Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-01 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1804.
[NO. 21.]
The following article is copied from an European publication, and although it is said to be taken from the transactions of the American Philosophical Society, we do not remember to have seen it in any of the miscellaneous publications in this country, which will excuse us for presenting it to our readers.
The Thermometer. —An article has appeared in the transactions of the American Philosophical Society, tending to prove that the change in the thermometer, always indicates an approach to land. The following is an extract from it:—“On the 22d of August, late in the evening, the water fell in temperature four degrees to 64; on the next day at noon, it being fallen to 62, and suspecting that we might be in soundings, though no alteration had taken place in the colour of the water, I induced the captain to sound, but no bottom was found at 140 fathom; on the 24th it will appear by the chart to have fallen to 58, and on the 25th to 55, about which time we were undoubtedly on Jaquet, or False Bank, and on the 26th having fallen to 51 at eight A. M. and assumed a green cast, I was desirous of sounding again, but in consequence of the ill success attending our former attempt, and not yet placing any reliance on the thermometer, the captain was unwilling to lose time in sounding, supposing that we were only approaching Jaquet or False Bank; but the next day having spoke a banker, he informed us that we were on the Grand Bank, and that Cape Race bore W. N. W. 150 miles. Upon sounding at noon we struck the ground at 37 fathom. Here let me remark, that our reckoning as shown on the chart has been well kept, and that the thermometer has with great precision indicated our situation; on the 21st at noon in a supposed branch of the Gulf Stream 72°—22d, approaching Jaquet Bank, and at no great distance from it, 66°—23d, still nearer 62°—24th, on the edge of the Bank 58°—25th, on Jaquet Bank 55°—26th, on the Grand Bank 52°—Thus at this season of the year is there a difference of 20 degrees of the thermometer between the water on the Bank, and in the same latitude in the ocean, not far to the east of it.
“Our captain, a sensible and observing man, as well as a very experienced mariner, struck with the regular gradation of the thermometer on the approach of the Bank, and convinced of its having pointed it out long before he had suspected his arrival upon it, from this time paid much attention to the thermometer. He found, as I had foretold, that it would equally, shew by the rise, when we had quitted the bank, and observed that as it would still more accurately define the limits of the Gulf Stream, as it was hotter than any other part of the ocean, he might with great advantage make his passage to New-York by following the northern eddy of the stream. This eddy he knew to exist, but was unacquainted with the limits of it, and knew not how to ascertain them, except by the thermometer. We pursued this eddy pretty accurately, having made good the latitude of New-York in long. 69, in about nine days from quitting the bank, and every day performed nearly equal and good days work.
“In this course from Newfoundland the Thermometer in leeward, every where, the approach to danger; on the 3d of September, the vicinity of Sable Island Banks caused a fall of 70°; and on the 7th a bank not marked in any chart I have seen, caused a fall of 11°. Upon sounding on this bank the ground was struck in 55 fathom, fine white sand, with some specks of red and black.—Captain Alvin was so much pleased with the accuracy of the thermometer, and with the security in which he had sailed for some time in consequence of it, and so clearly perceived the advantage to be derived from it in many instances, that he declared he would never more go to sea without one.
“The track of the Fair American appears to have lain very near to Jaquet Island, which in Governor Pownall's chart is marked as very doubtful; a good look out for it was kept for several days, but with no effect; this may so far tend to confirm the suspicion of non-existence.
“The journal from America to England, does little more than confirm the previous observations made in this track; the thermometer fell no less than 20 degrees on passing to the south-east of Newfoundland, and rose again nine degrees in the same longitudes, where, in our outward bound voyage, we supposed ourselves to be crossing a branch of the Gulf Stream. The fall from hence of the thermometer, as the coast of Europe is approached, is very remarkable and uniform.”
MANNERS—AN EXTRACT.
“Manners are of more importance than laws. In a great measure the laws depend upon them.—The law reaches us but here and there, and now and then. Manners are what vex or soothe, corrupt or purify, exalt or debauch, barbarize or refine us, by a constant, steady, uniform, insensible operation, like that of the air we breathe in. They give their whole form and colour to our lives. According to their quality, they aid morals, they supply them, or they totally destroy them; of this the new French Legislators were aware, therefore, with the same method, and under the same authority, they settled a system of manners, the most licentious, prostitute, and abandoned, and at the same time, the most coarse, savage, and ferocious. Nothing in the revolution, no, not a hat or a shoe, was left to accident. All was the result of design; all was matter of institution. —No mechanical means could be devised in favour of this incredible system of weakness and vice, that has not been employed. The noblest passions, the love of glory, the love of country, were debauched into means of its preservation and propagation. All sorts of shews and exhibitions, calculated to inflame and vitiate the imagination, and prevent the moral sense, have been contrived. They have sometimes brought forth five or six hundred drunken women, calling at the Bar of the Assembly for the blood of their own children, as being royalists or constitutionalists. Sometimes they have got a body of wretches calling themselves fathers, to demand the murder of their sons; boasting that Rome had but one Brutus, but they that could shew five hundred.
dred. There were instances in which they inverted and retaliated the impiety, and produced sons who called for the execution of their parents.—The foundation of the Republick was founded on moral paradoxes. Their patriotism is always prodigy. All these instances to be found in history, whether the real or fabulous, of a doubtful spirit, at which morality is perplexed, reason is staggered, and from which frighted nature recoils, have been their chosen and almost sole examples, for the instruction of their youth.” Burke.
Imported in the Portuguese Brig Concession, Captain Silva,
3 Pipes of FAY ALL WINE. 6 Hogheads, } OLD MADEIRA WINE. 12 Qr. Casks, } 6 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. Some Bundles of ONIONS. For sale by
Olivera Fernandes & Co. August 25. 3 106
MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE hours for transacting business in this Office, are from nine in the morning, until three in the afternoon.
John Cowper, Sec'y. August 25. 3 104
HARP-STRINGS.
A FEW SETTS complete, of the best quality—and a few HALF SETTS from the second octave, to the fourth.—Also, 50 BOXES PIPES. Just received and for sale by
John C. Niemeyer. August 9. 2 94w 63
TO BE SOLD.
On Thursday the 20th day of next month, (September,) at 12 o'clock, before the Exchange Coffee-House, in this Borough, for READY MONEY,
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LYING in the county of Nansemond, and known by the name of Everett's Bridge Plantation —about nine miles from Suffolk, and twelve from Smithfield. The advantages which this valuable tract of land possesses, are well known as not to require a more particular description.—ALSO,
At the same time will be SOLD, upon the same terms, Two very likely Negro Boys.
The above Tract of Land and Negroes, will be sold under a Deed in Trust, from Willis Wilkinson, deceased, and his Wife, to satisfy a debt due to Moses Myers, and Warren Ashby.
The Trustee. August 13. 18 80
BRICKS
Of the first quality, for sale by
Thomas Vickers, Near Mr. Clements' on Crab Creek. August 21. 1aw3w 87
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Rosa & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Admiral, Capt. Stover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA.
Apply to
C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE
COLOGNE MILL-STONES,
of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also,
BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds.
Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Ann Eliza, Capt. Small, from Aux-Cayes,
75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE.
For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 85
FOR SALE,
200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR.
EDWARD JOHNSTON. August 21. 3 93
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP
ANACREON,
Jabez Fletcher, Master.
Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 25. tf 47
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
THE SCHOONER
SILVIA,
N. F. Adams, Master.
Burthen 650 barrels, newly sheathed, and in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
50 Bales—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD. 20 do. No 1 BEEF, Boston Inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. August 25. tf 102
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
To a port in Europe, or the West Indies,
THE SHIP
VIRGINIA,
Capt. James Petrie.
Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teak Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
John Nowell, jun.
Who has for sale about
1500 BUILDING STONES,
received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21. tf 94
FOR LONDON OR LIVERPOOL,
THE AMERICAN SHIP
REBECCA,
Captain Fraser.
Burthen about 400 Hhds. tobacco—just arrived from Rotterdam—can take in cargo in 3 days; and will go to either port, for which 200 hds. are first offered.
George Murray & Co.
FOR SALE,
50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO,
TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few hds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE.
1800 Bbls. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 8300 Bbls. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice.
August 14. tf 73
WE WANT.
A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.
C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 49
A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old
Wheat, a-float.
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf,
A CHOICE PARCEL OF
Old particular Madeira WINES, in
Pipes, Hhds. and Quart Casks—Also, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth , from Maleira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days.
John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. tf 74
Who wishes to sell, Freight or Charter,
The above Brig
ANN ELIZABETH,
Burthen 1300 Barrels. She will be in complete order for a cargo in two days.
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP
PLANTER,
Wilson Boush, Master.
Having three-fourths of her cargo engaged, will positively sail in three weeks. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the captain or
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE,
460 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, made from new wheat—now a-float.
August 18. 6 78
ROBERTSON & BROWN,
HAVE FOR SALE,
Trinidad and St. Vincent SUGARS.
30 puncheons fine old RUM.
Madeira WINE.—And
80 hogsheads James River TOBACCO.
THEY WANT TO CHARTER,
A VESSEL,
of 5 to 700 barrels burthen, for a Windward Island.
Aug. 18. 6 89
FOR SALE,
A choice parcel of Grenada RUM,
now landing from on board the Brig Regulator . For terms apply to
John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. tf 66
WHO WILL SELL HIS
Brig REGULATOR,
on very low terms if application be made in the course of a few days, or will take a freight to the West Indies, if applied for in the course of ten days.
FOR SALE OR CHARTER,
THE AMERICAN SHIP
ELIZA,
John Evans, Master.
Burthen 450 hogsheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo—ALSO,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
To a port in France, with Tobacco only,
THE AMERICAN SHIP
NANCY,
Captain Turner.
Burthen 320 hogsheads—just arrived from Bourdeaux, and now discharging 47 hogsheads of prime CLARET, which we offer for sale.
C. & F. Whittle. August 16. tf 75
CASH GIVEN FOR
White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves,
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP
COURTNEY,
William Bryant, Master.
Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to
William Pennock.
Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale,
10 Pipes Particular, and
10 Pipes Common, } TENERIFFE WINE.
August 11. tf 70
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP
CUMBERLAND,
Joseph Blake, Master.
Will sail with all convenient speed, three-fourths of her cargo being now ready. For Freight of the remainder, or Passage apply to the Master on board, or to
Wm. Pennock. August 11. tf 71
New Grocery Store.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE to inform the public, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms.
Some excellent CLARET, at $4 1/2 per dozen.
G. Domezio & Co.
N. B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon, Coffee, fresh ROASTED, every morning.
The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink gr. better superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place.
August 25. tf 103
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE,
HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE,
AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Caskings, Nails
of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.
Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to
James Tucker.
Who has for sale, on very low terms,
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
on the South Branch of the Potomac.
August 23. tf 97
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM.
15 do. GRENADA do.
5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN.
20 do. COUNTRY do.
12 do. FRENCH BRANDY.
2 do. ALICANT do.
22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1804.
The British brig Spring, Capt. Williams, left Guernsey, the 17th July, she brings no papers, but Capt. Williams informs, that London accounts had been received on the day he sailed, to the 14th July—no invasion at that time!
TEMPORARY RUDDER.—The friend who handed us the following communication, has not only conferred a favour on us, but may render an essential service to trade, by furnishing the means of extricating a vessel from the most awful predicament to which she is exposed, and a still greater service to humanity, in saving perhaps the lives of thousands, by preserving their vessels. The general plans of Captain Mugford's and Captain Peckenham's rudders have considerable resemblance; but the simplicity of the latter, and the greater facility with which the materials are procured, being generally on board of every vessel, of every size, must give it the preference. The accidents of this nature to which all vessels going to sea are exposed, make it a matter of no small surprise that the precaution is not generally taken of being provided with so important an article as a spare-rudder, which could be hung upon some easy plan. While every encouragement is given to improvements in the art of ship-building, and to extend an accurate knowledge of the theory and practice of navigation, many of the minutiae in each have been neglected; and among the rest the rudder. We hope these two plans will call upon others to turn their attention to a subject of so much importance.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
Messrs. PRINTERS.
To give publicity to inventions beneficial to mankind in distress, is praiseworthy; you therefore merit the thanks of the publick, for giving a description of Captain Mugford's new rudder;—Perhaps it may not be amiss, to give you a description of Captain Peckenham's make-shift rudder, in order that those who may unfortunately be reduced to the disagreeable necessity of making a rudder at sea, may have it in their power to give the preference to the one they find themselves best enabled to effect. A spare lower cap, added to what all vessels usually take to sea, is all that is necessary, to carry Capt. Peckenham's plan into execution—in order to which—
1st. Take a spare topmast, for what may be called the main-piece, (the fid hole will answer to ship the tiller in.)
2d. The derrick, (a long pole or spar by which goods are hoisted in and out,) will make the two second pieces.
3d. A sprits-sail, or other spare, yard, cut in two, will serve to form the back of the rudder; these being fixed and fastened to the main piece, and to each other, with treenails, with a board at top, and one on each side, fayed to the topmast, and close to these boards a "woodling" round all; another board cut so as to give room for the rudder to traverse freely about the round part of the cap, with two woodlings, one above and the other below it, round all; also a board nailed on each side, at the lower part of the rudder, with a woodling about it. The spare cap should be without bolts across the after part, and fairly marked to fit the proper place on the stern post, and run of the ship, (the after part of the cap may be cut, so as to answer this important purpose, if occasion should require it) to make, what may be called the lower rudder band; one of the anchor stocks is to make the upper one. This upper band should be made from the largest anchor stock; and if not thick enough, may have some two or three inch planks, inserted between the two parts of the stock, so as to admit the making a collar, just fit for the round part of the topmast to traverse in, below the rudder heads. The anchor stock may then be treenailed together, and fixed secure across the deck, where it is to be fastened. If the anchor stock hoops be too small for the rudder head, it may be woodled above and below the tiller to strengthen it.
Perhaps it may not be unnecessary to observe that in making the rudder, the main part, or topmast, is to be run through the cap, before the additional or back part, is treenailed thereto, and the cap fixed at the height required by the boards to be nailed above and below it. A rope, or small hawser, is to be placed round the cap, (with a seizing passed over the neck thereof, between the stern post and the rudder) and the ends, one on each side, brought to and reeved through the hawse holes; another rope also, like that round the cap, is to be fixed round the bottom of the rudder, with a clove-hitch inside, just above the seal, and leading tight along the ship's bottom, through the hawse holes, will serve both to bring to and retain the rudder in its place.
Additional remarks might here be made to render this make-shift rudder, more complete; but what is here given, is deemed sufficient to enable any seaman, of common capacity, to make such a one as may be secured to the stern post without much difficulty, and answer the purpose very well to steer a vessel to her destined port—at any rate vessels that may happen to be without a gun, a carriage, or an iron tiller, (which is the case with much the greater number) may adopt the plan herein recommended, even should they deem Capt. Mugford's preferable, but, for want of the proper materials, be unable to carry it into execution.
NAUTICUS.
Tench Coxe, the present butt of the animadversion and ridicule of the Aurora, is pretty often mentioned in a late number of that print: the name occurs only about 75 times in one single paper. If it be possible to take a human name in vain, it is surely done in this instance.
[N. Y. Daily Adv.]
We have information from the best authority, that the yellow fever is prevalent on board a fleet of British ships at New-Providence; we think it proper to publish the fact, that the citizens of the several sea ports may be on their guard.
[Aurora.]
Per Contra.—We have advices from our correspondent in Nassau to the 10th current, as late as we presume, as those which furnished the above information, and not a word is said respecting the existence of yellow-fever in that quarter.
[N. Y. D. A.]
The late arrival of the mail yesterday, and a cursory view of the papers furnish us with nothing important.—The Cabinet at Washington has made no disclosure of the dispatches from Spain, which must have been several days in its possession.—Perhaps the heads of department have not yet returned to their duty.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Wythe Court House (Virginia) to his friend in Fredericktown (Maryland), dated July 30, 1804.
"We have for twelve days been clouded with a dark smoke, and this day I was informed by a gentleman from Kentucky, that the Clinch mountain had sunk (for many miles) to the depth of 50 feet; after which clouds of smoke issued therefrom, so that the inhabitants at the distance of 20 miles from the place were not able to discover an object at twenty feet distance. This, I suppose, was occasioned by the burning of the stone coal which is in the mountain."
OF THE POSSESSION OF LOUISIANA. DEMOCRATICK OPINIONS.
[Extract from a lengthy publication by MATHEW LYON, in a Kentucky paper.]
When I left this country last for the seat of government, great expectations were formed, respecting the extension of the American settlements in the Louisiana country, the publick mind was as much alive on this occasion as any I remember, the mail was crowded with letters of enquiry to me on my arrival there, respecting the terms of settlement of that country, and how and when the lands were to be sold; on the other hand I was surprised by declarations of the Southern gentlemen, that "Louisiana must be locked up; no body must go there;" when a reason for this was required, the publick answer was "our settlements are too scattered already;" but in conversation I often heard it said by gentlemen from the same quarter, "If we suffer Louisiana to be settled and give them a government that will be agreeable to the idea of the Americans, our poor middling sort of people will all leave us, and that we shall have nobody left but ourselves, and the western country people will make such an abundance of flour, hemp, tobacco and cotton to go to the same market with ours, that we shall get little or nothing for what we make; we know that population, wealth, power and government must eventually roll that way, but we must keep that event off as long as we can." After the ratification of the treaty which made that country ours, and the completion of all the laws on that subject, I have heard members (democratick) declare in the most solemn manner, that they wished there was not a foot of land west of the Mississippi on this continent, and that the land was all sunk in the ocean.
NATURAL HISTORY.—We have found, (says a Bourdeaux paper of the 10th April) in the Italian Journal, entitled Gazzetta Nazionale della Liguria , the following articles which we translate from that paper. Doctor Baradori, of Prato, in Tuscany, has seen two extremely rare phenomena, from which the ancients would not have failed to draw favourable or unfavourable auguries. The recital is inserted in the Annals de chimie & de historie naturelle , by Brugnatelli. The first singularity is a mouse sucked by a cat, the second is a serpent with two heads.
"In a farm at a little distance from Prato, belonging to Signore Martini, a bed of mice was found, which were carried home to a cat that had recently kittened, and was sucking her young.—The mice were instantly devoured, excepting one, which the cat kept with her little ones, and by which she suffered herself to be sucked, with an appearance of particular affection. Of this, the people on the farm, as well as their neighbours, affirm they were eye-witnesses. And one cannot suspect their testimony, since to be certain of the fact, it was only necessary to see it, and as the witnesses could have no interest in asserting a falsehood. They have farther assured me, that the little mouse, doubtless by an instinct proper to its nature, though caressed by the cat, often withdrew and sought to conceal itself; but the cat ran after, and immediately brought it back to the nest where the kittens lay. It happened one night that the cat was shut out, and the mouse having remained long without nourishment, was found dead by the side of the kittens. From this fact, one might perhaps infer, that it was not necessary to regard as impossible, or as fabulous, what has been told by many infants sucked by brute animals, and what is related respecting the ancients with so much assurance."
"As to the serpent with two heads, says Doctor Baradori, I have seen and examined it alive. It was young and very lively: it is since dead and has been preserved in alcohol: it had two heads and two necks, and by consequence four eyes, two mouths, two tongues, and two throats. It ate by both mouths, but as the animal had also two wills, the function of one head appeared independent of those of the other, and often the one was moved by a different will from that which influenced the other. Who knows, adds the doctor, but the fable of the hydra with seven heads, has derived its origin from the sight of a similar phenomenon. The natural propensity which men have for the marvellous, makes them always exaggerate whatever they have seen that is rare and extraordinary; this is the source, for the most part, of the prodigies of fable."
Narrative of the loss of the brig Calena , as related by Capt. Clark.
The brig Calena , Nathaniel F. Clark, master, sailed from Milford on the 5th of June last, for Barbados, with nine persons on board besides myself—No material occurrence happened on the passage till the 6th of July, when being in lat. 16, 30, long. 37, the weather being squally and most of the light sails handed, at 1 P. M. a squall rose from the eastward, clewed down the topsails, took in most of the main-sail, and such was the violence of the wind that it upset the brig on her beam ends, which settled the top gallant-mast two or three feet under water; our boat soon stove in pieces; we were not able to cut away our masts, and the vessel immediately filled with water; we were obliged to cut away her weather lanyards with our knives. The vessel being full, soon righted, in doing which, carried away her mainmast about 5 feet above the deck, also, the cap and heel of the fore-mast went away. We saved a barrel of flour, a barrel of beef, and two cheeses, which we lashed on the quarter-deck; the wreck having about three streaks keel, occasioned by the fore-mast standing with the heel carried away. Two days we were in this situation, in which time we cleared the wreck in the best manner we could; we saved two small sails with one top-gallant-mast, which we erected as a jury-mast to set the sails upon: having done this, we
put the wreck before the wind, completely under water, excepting half the quarter-deck and the bowsprit.
Seven days we were without water, in a warm latitude, the sun almost intolerable, on the 13th cleared some lumber from the hatch-way, a hogshead of fresh water came out, of which we were able to save one barrel to the joy of us all—how short the enjoyment! the next day the 14th, found the vessel settled in the water about 4 P. M. espied Desseada , a pleasing sight to us, we had great expectations of getting to land the next day, but our expectations were disappointed, at sunset the weather coming on squally, the wreck deep in the water, the sea made a fair break over us, we all repaired to the last and almost hopeless relief, the bowsprit, where death appeared almost inevitable. At 12 o'clock at night we perceived the main-deck breaking up and the wreck sinking from under us, each one endeavouring to save his life. Isaac Plumb and William Dickinson, belonging to Milford, were drowned at this time. Myself, the boy, and two people, got on a piece of the main-deck, about 14 feet in length, and four feet wide, in which we sunk ankle deep: the mate with three others, got upon the quarter-deck which separated entire. The wreck instantly disappeared; three days we were in this deplorable situation, without the least thing to support nature, having neither hat, nor shoes, and but very thin clothes, completely drenched, with the sea constantly breaking over us, which made the evening chill almost insupportable, in the day the sun scorched our skin to blisters.
On the 17th, we drifted near the Island of Montserrat, where we met with a strong current which carried us quick by the land, the sun about an hour high, the boy (John Jones,) took a board from our raft and set off for the shore, which he reached in the evening, soon after the boy set off, Harry Stow, fell from the raft through fatigue and drowned; soon after this Daniel Sules, the only one remaining with me, swam for the shore and arrived safe. At eight in the evening being almost up with the point of the land, drifted fast by with the wind and current; I saw a light on shore and people round it, I hailed, they answered, it was some negroes cooking their supper, they came off in a boat and took me on shore, where they treated me with christian humanity. They informed me the mate and three other people drifted on shore about the same time, two miles to the windward. The next morning we were all carried to Plymouth, where we met the humanity our situation required, from the friendly inhabitants of the place. I feel particularly grateful for the kind and humane conduct of capt. Sempner, at that place, who afforded me every assistance which was possible to render a person in my situation.
MONTGOMERY, (Jam.) July 21.
His Majesty's schooner Flying Fish , Lieut. Price, arrived here last Monday evening, from a cruise, with the French schooner privateer La Republique , Jacques Concord, Commander, which was captured off the West-end last Sunday afternoon; the privateer had one carriage gun, and 37 men; she had taken two ships' boats and one dogging schooner, the latter has been re-taken by the Flying Fish .
The schooner Americana , Paine, arrived from Charleston, last Monday.
The ship Experiment , Smith, sailed for New-York last Tuesday.
Thursday arrived the schooner Asepath , Chase, from New-York in 31 days.
JULY 28. Yesterday arrived at Port-Royal, from His Majesty's ship Blanche , Captain Mudge, from a cruise; with the Dutch privateer schooner Nymph , of 4 guns, her prize; and the American schooner Philip , from Laguire to Cuba, with flour, detained by her.
SAVANNAH, August 17.
On Wednesday last, the French national corvette L'Amitie , commanded by captain Louis Depraid, eighteen days from Porto Rico, arrived here in distress being in want of provisions, and having lost her fore top mast in a gale on the 12th Thermidor, (July 31.) n. lat. 23. 44, w. long. 73. 33, which tore and carried away her sails, together with the boat.
Four days after leaving Porto Rico and the next day after encountering the gale, she was chased all day by an English frigate. In the night made her escape by altering her course.
On her arrival opposite this city, she fired a salute of 21 guns.
By the politeness of capt. Depraid, we have obtained the following interesting intelligence.
On the 13th Prairial last, (June 3,) the brigands of St. Domingo, made an attempt on St. Jago. The Spaniards, who were in number 7000 men, sent to Saint Domingo for a French officer to command them. General Devaud was sent by general Ferraud for that purpose. The brigands were defeated and driven back with great loss.
Although the dates of the following articles are not so late as those we have already published, yet we copy them from a Boston paper, as containing some things not before given to the publick here, and as they in some instances corroborate our own opinions.
FRANKFORT, June 23, 1804.
The following very singular questions are stated in a paper printed on the other side of the Rhine. "Will the imperial cities remain, or will they be added to the mass of indemnities? Will not the emperor of Russia, with whom England wishes to stand on so amicable a footing, declare war against France in a short time? Will the new departments of the Rhine be actually formed into three Republican Electorates, whose possessors shall sit and vote in the Diet? What shall become of Italy and Switzerland? Will the present Pope abdicate the See of St. Peter, to make room for a more fortunate successor? Among a thousand speculative suggestions of this nature, it seems to be generally believed, that the great events which are in embryo will far exceed expectation, however highly raised."
LONDON, June 19.
Extract of a letter from Paris.
Even Buonaparte's police agents are forced to admire the loyalty and firmness of Capt. Wright, who has resisted alike their bribes and threats.—It is said at Paris, that the Grand Judge, after in vain offering him a large sum of money, with a commission of an Admiral in the French service, if he would betray the British Government, threatened that he should be shot in twenty four hours, as an accomplice with Georges, Pichegru, &c. but that his answer was, "If such a violation of the laws of war and of nations takes place, I shall recommend my soul to my Creator, and the vengeance of my death to my King and Country; but I hope that you will remember the many thou-
sands of your own countrymen prisoners in England." Many persons in France think, however, that he will not easily escape destruction.
JUNE 21.
Extract of a letter from Berlin, dated June 21. FRENCH PROJECT.
"Citizen La Foret, in announcing to Baron Hardenburg, Buonaparte's Imperial dignity, presented a plan for dividing the European Continent into four grand Empires, or those of France, Austria, Russia, and Prussia; and that no other Sovereign should be permitted, in future, to assume the Imperial title. Hanover was again offered to us, to concentrate better our possessions, and to make our population nearly as great as that of Austria, &c. The absence of our King has prevented any determination from being taken; and probably as his Majesty's return, this scheme, with a hundred others, proposed lately by France, will be declined; at least such is the common opinion here."
MOREAU.—It has been announced in the Paris Moniteur , (the government paper,) that this General has been banished to America—to what part is not suggested. Other papers mention that he left his prison on the 21st of June, and proceeded for Perpignan, followed by his consort; and that he is to embark from Spain for America. The General it is said had no intimation of this arrangement, and had just furnished his apartments in the Temple. When he was on his trial he was treated with much respect. After he delivered his speech before the Court he was loudly applauded by the spectators—and the guards presented arms when he passed. Several of the conspirators have been pardoned on the supplications of female relations, who prostrated themselves at the feet of the Emperor, and were seconded in their prayers by the Empress Josephine and her daughter.
June 28.
The Editor of the Moniteur boldly avers, "that all the rumours of hostile coalitions in that quarter are the mere coinage of English politicians." In support of this assertion, no fact or authority is quoted. It is the mere ipse dixit of a personage who has long forgotten his alliance to veracity. "On the contrary, letters from Berlin of the 9th inst. say, "We regard the rumour of a tripartite alliance between Russia, England, and Turkey, not only as probable, but as certain." It is also believed, they add, "that when the time comes for putting this Treaty into execution, or of making it publick, it will be acceded to by powers, who are at present little suspected of entertaining such an intention." Letters from Hamburg inserted in the Dutch papers, mention also the growing coolness which prevails between the Cabinets of St. Petersburg and St. Cloud, and state that the King of Sweden has transmitted a spirited remonstrance to the Emperor Alexander.
There is at length some hope, we are gratified to learn, that the fleet of the enemy, after fifteen tedious months of preparation, will venture to shew itself out of Brest Harbour. In consequence of the disposition which they have lately manifested, orders have been sent to Plymouth directing all the men of war in Cawsand bay immediately to join the Channel fleet. With this reinforcement of six sail of the line, the gallant Admiral Cornwallis will be nearly equal in point of numbers to the enemy, whom he has so long waited to chastise.
The French papers state that Lord Nelson has sent a squadron to Corfu, to act in concert with the Russian fleet.
A letter from Rotterdam reports, but we have not yet received the death of the prince of Orange, the promising heir apparent to the Stadholder.
By a neutral vessel arrived at Harwich on Wednesday, we find that the enemy have been in motion all along the Dutch coast. She fell in with an American, from whom she learned that all possible exertion was making to get the different flotilla to Boulogne, and that it was possible the threatened invasion would soon be brought to a trial. On board of this vessel, Johnson the smuggler, who, we understand to have escaped out of prison at flushing, had taken his passage to Boston.
Among the minor articles of French intelligence is a report, that the rank of High Admiral of France will be conferred upon Jerome Buonaparte, an office for which he certainly enjoys the oldest and most essential qualification, the art of keeping out of the way of English squadrons!
It is confidently reported, that M r . Pitt means to bring forward a plan for the amelioration of the state of the Roman Catholic Clergy in Ireland. Its principle is to make them entirely independent of the people, by assigning to them fixed salaries to be paid by Government. The four Archbishops it is said are to have 2000l. a year, and the inferior Clergy in the same proportion.
FROM PARIS, June 15.
(EXTRACT OF A PRIVATE LETTER.)
You appear astonished at the apathy with which the French have beheld the changes in their government, which have been effected with the same facility, and almost with as much rapidity as the shifting of the scenes at a playhouse. Yet I can assure you that there is no party nor person that loves the new order of things. The Senators themselves are ashamed at what they have done, and reproach themselves with not having made any stipulation in favour of the privileges of the people. You will say this state of affairs does not promise much solidity—yet if foreign courts consent to it, as is probable, and particularly if there be no continental war, the people will accustom themselves to it, and the Imperial government will not experience any violent shocks.
It would be different if the great powers were to evince energy. There could not be a more favourable moment, if they would adopt well combined and more disinterested plans of attack than they did last war. It is a folly to believe that anything can be obtained from the present government by means of mildness, and what is called a spirit of moderation. Those means are effectual with a powerful and unambitious government, or with feeble powers whom a haughty conduct on the part of the great powers would precipitate at once into the arms of France and into certain ruin; but to France in her present state measures of mildness, would be illusory; and if M r . Fox thinks to be able to obtain a solid peace, he deceives himself, and knows not the man with whom he has to deal.—The fate of Europe depends in a great degree upon the system adopted by M r . Pitt, in whom the Continent has generally more confidence.
The Court of Russia has presented a very strong note upon the violation of the territory of Baden, and a similar one to the Diet, which you have seen, as well as the pusillanimity with which Austria and Prussia voted upon the subject. Russia continues

to insist upon the evacuation of Hanover, Italy, &c. These are so many false steps which only serve to establish a war of words, which produce delay, and expose so powerful a Court to the chance of losing that consideration she enjoys at present, and of experiencing perhaps a re-action at the moment which may be the least favourable to her. We are sure here that Prussia will back the game of France, and enable her at least to gain time. I repeat that all these half measures will not ward off a continental war when it suits the French Government, to whom they afford the advantage of seizing the moment it may judge most favourable for declaring it.
This Government is making dispositions to maintain itself in Hanover. If the Court of Russia has any plan, she ought to make haste, and force the Court of Berlin, which entertains the design of paralysing every effort that may be made against France, from whom it has received too advantageous offers to make it change its system.
Mr. Fox has leagued himself with Mr. Addington, whose late measures he now approves; tho' during his administration, he so disapproved and condemned his volunteer system, that he would not even join that body, nor reward their exertions with the sanction of his approbation; though it must be confessed the conduct of the volunteers was patriotic; whatever difference of opinion there might be respecting their organization. The Foxes, the Grenvilles, the Windhams, the Addingtons, have united their discordant sentiments, and aristocratical influence, to overthrow "the pilot that weathered the storm."—The King and people of England well know the truth of the foregoing observations. Will the administration of Mr. Pitt be durable? The present King will support it; The Prince of Wales must support it in the event of his father's death, or inability to execute the sovereignty; for the prince must respect the opinions of the people in the choice of his ministers; and the people will support it. Mr. Pitt's majority, in the House of Peers, is very large, and his majority in the Commons is powerful, though not numerous; powerful because the members for the counties, who are freely chosen, mostly vote with him; from which he sees the disposition of the people, and though the minority is numerous, it is not alarming to the minister, because it consists mostly of Borough members sent in by Mr. Fox's aristocratical confederates in the minority of the house of Peers; and who may consequently be considered as the representatives of a party, rather than of a great body of the people. With the knowledge of these facts, well might Mr. Pitt observe, in a late debate in the house of commons, that "an administration which would be known by the name of an honourable gentleman (Mr. Fox) might be anticipated by some—in administration, however, which he was convinced only existed in prophetic vision, not likely to be soon, if ever, realized." Yes Mr. Pitt's administration will be durable, and the war will be prosecuted, offensively, with vigour.—The object is a great one; no less than to limit the power of France, and to determine the usurper Buonaparte. Thus may seem non-attack to some, but the plan is liberal, systematical, and will be pursued a cing.
THE SECRET FRENCH POLICE.
The present Secret French Police is founded upon the plan of the Secret German Tribunals, during the twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth centuries, with the only exception, that it secretly inspects or removes obnoxious or suspected persons; whilst the secret tribunals secretly condemned and secretly executed every person incurring their displeasure. In the present French system, all forms are laid aside; in the other, the forms were more terrible than death itself. Under the present system, persons disappear from society, to be shut up in dungeons, to be transported, or to be shot, without often knowing the cause, equally unknown by their jailor and by their executioners. It is, and remains, the secret of Government. For newly the accused were summoned, tried, acquitted, or condemned; had time to prepare themselves for defence, or by flight to escape, if possible, their persecutors. Under the present system, all flight is impossible; escape avails nothing, because the agents of our secret police are everywhere, in England as in Russia, in America as in Africa, in Turkey as in the East-Indies—they all possess the description (SIGNALEMENT) of the person persecuted; they are informed of his habits, places of resort, and have a FAC SIMILE of his hand writing. Unknown to each other, these agents act in unison by their reports as by their actions. The Duke of Enghien, Moreau, Pichegru, Georges, and others, were watched by hundreds of agents for years, of whom not two knew each other. Louis XVIII. at Warsaw, and the Bourbons at London, are yet surrounded by numerous agents unknown and INVISIBLE to them as to each other. The transactions of the Cabinets of St. Petersburg, of Vienna, and of Berlin are as well known to our Government, as those of Madrid, Florence, Naples, St. Cloud, the Hague, or of Berne. These agents sit in the Divan at Constantinople, as in the Congress of the Americans; and though their sentiments are often opposite, their services meet in the same central point. Not a Sovereign, not a Minister, not a Statesman, not a Counsellor, not a warrior, not a banker, not a merchant, not an author of any reputation, who is not watched by the invisible agents of our secret police, who employ the talents of preachers, as well as those of actors, to serve them; they take the advantage of the popularity of an orator in the senate, as well as of the fashionable imbecility of a ballad-singer in the street; they influence the decisions of privy councils in palaces, as well as the toasts of factions, at a publick tavern. Their activity is seen in the budget of finances for a state, as well as a subscription for a PTE NTC or charitable institution. They indirectly decide the marriage of princes, as well as the divorces of subjects. The political, as well as the amorous intriguer wear often their livery. The law promulgated, the air sung, the bargain concluded, the treaty signed, the war declared, the peace proclaimed, are more than often their doings. They employ at the same time and for the same purpose, the devotion of Christian and the infidelity of the Deist; the bigotry of the superstitious, and the blasphemy of the atheist; the intolerance of the fanatic, and the indifference of the philosopher. They penetrate and plot equally in the pagods of the Hindoos, in the temples of the Chinese, in the mosques at Constantinople, in the church of St. Peter, at Rome, and in the grand synagogue at Amsterdam. The Royal Exchange in London and the fish market at Paris; the diamond mines
at Brazil and the marble quarries in Laponia; the galleons at Cadiz and the flower hall at Naples, are equally visited and inspected by them. It is more difficult to say, where they are not than where they are; what transactions escape their notice than those they influence.
Some of the agents of our secret police are paid, others are volunteers; but they all combat under the same banners; they all fight for the same cause, and they are all registered at the same office, in the same register.—Though the volunteers are more numerous than the regulars, the expense of our Government for this INSTITUTION amounts yearly to eighty millions of livres; a large sum, if it was not remembered, at the same time, that tributary kings and nations pay us yearly more than three times that sum; and that we owe mostly to the agents of our secret police the power we have to command such an enormous external tribute.
Foreigners, as well as Frenchmen, have done Fouché the honour of considering him the parent of our secret police; but they are all mistaken. Its plan was proposed to our cabinet under the monarchy, but laid aside as impracticable. Talleyrand was the person who corrected and improved this plan; and our secret police may therefore justly be called his NATURAL child. Though our Grand Judge is a minister of police, Talleyrand presides in the office of the secret police, directs all its operations, rewards, promotes, disgraces, or punishes, its agents.
In this place he is the First Consul, Regnier Real, Fouché, and H. uterive, are his counsellors, and Desmarais is his secretary. Each of these counsellors has his department in Europe as well as in America; he knows nothing more than what concerns his own department; the whole (LE TOUT ENSEMBLE) is known to Talleyrand alone; even the female agents of his secret police are under his sole and immediate control; and the report of Madame Stael, and of Madame Genlis, directing their operations, is without foundation. Passions, more than money, are his means; he always employs and addresses the former; the latter is only used as an auxiliary to silence reason or conscience, if they should murmur.—LES NOUVELLES A LA MAIN, GERMINAL, AN. 12. No. III.)
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sloop Ceres, Connor, of Edenton, 30 days from Kingston, Jamaica—Rum—To the M ster.—Reports, that the ship Neptune, of Baltimore, was cast away on the 1st August, on the Grand Cayman, and totally lost: off Cape Antonio, fell in with three French privateers, who suffered him to proceed, after furnishing them with a small quantity of rum and sugar. Sloop Mahala, two days from New-York. Brig Ann Maria, Suggs, master, 30 days from Madeira—Wine—To Robert Maitland & Co.—28th ult. spoke Schooner Two Brothers, Burke, master, 18 days out from Guadaloupe, bound to Baltimore. Left at Madeira, the ship Marshal, of Hudson, Joseph D. Jenkins, master, arrived from Bristol, the 16th July, to sail in 8 days for Cape de Verds—the brig Greenwich, Captain Romington, of Philadelphia, arrived from Lisbon, the 24th July, to sail for Philadelphia, the first August—also, the brig Swift, of Warham, (Mass.) arrived the 25th July, to sail in 10 days for Philadelphia—schooner Industry, Sabins, to sail in 10 days—schooner Pitty, of Hartford, to sail in 10 days for the Cape de Verds—schooner Polly, White, of New-Haven, to sail for the West-Indies, in 4 days. Whilst Captain Suggs, was at Madeira, four fleets touched there, from Great Brit. in two bound to the West Indies, one to the East Indies, and one to Africa. In Hampton Roads, brig Edward & Charles, Captain Pettengell, 51 days from London—Dry Goods—bound to City Point. And ship Virginia, Dixon, 51 days from London—Dry Goods—bound to City Point. Left at London, July 8, the following vessels: Ships—Garland, Hinckley, of and for Boston, to sail the 25th July—Oneida Chief, Kemp, of and for New York, to sail the 28th July—Pigou, Collet, of and for Philadelphia, to sail the 28th July—Sally, Williams, of Baltimore, for City Point, to sail the 30th July—Brigs—Eliza, Hathorne, of Newburyport, for Boston, to sail 25th July—Eliza, Hoff, of and for New York, to sail the 28th July—Iris, Skinner, of and for ditto, to sail 29th July—Susan & Polly, Sargeant, of Providence, for Norfolk, to sail the 12th July—Eliza Ann, Harris, of and for Baltimore, to sail the 25th July. August 22, in lat. 36, long. 63, spoke the ship London Packet, from Baltimore to Amsterdam, out 13 days all well. The ship Active of Philadelphia, passed the Downs for London, the 10th July.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Mary Louisa, Latham, Nantz. Spring, Williams, Guernsey. Ann Maria, Suggs, Madeira. Schr' Eliza, Adlington, Boston. CLEARED. Ship Cumberland, Blake, London. Brig Diana, Messervy, Guernsey. Fame, Drummond, Gibraltar. Joanna, Rutherford, Portugal.
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hatton, master, from Bourdeaux. 50 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. 115
LANDING
On Town Point, out of the Brig Mary Louisa, from St. Thomas. A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA, Capt. Hatton, from Bourdeaux. 50 Casks, } CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, } 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. 114
PRICE-CURRENT.
   NORFOLK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1804.   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     BACON lb 10 8 11 scarce   Beef, cargo bb1 11 50   Prima 14   Meat   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 83 90   2d p. 87 92   3d p. 90 1   4th p. 1 10   Fr. 34 p. 1 30 1 40   4th p. 1 35 1 40   Peach 1 10   Apple 75   Bread, Plot. 100lb. 4 25 4 50   Md. 4   Ship 3   Butter, Export lb.   Candles, Dipt. 17 18   Mould 23   Sperm   Coal, Eng. bus. 28 none   Virg. 25   Cocoa, Island 100lb. none   Car c.   Coffee, W. I. lb. 27 28 none   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18   Sea island 34 3   St. Domingo none   Sunnam none   Duck, American lt. none   Raven 16 17   Russia 20 21   Holland 21 22   No. 1 to 7, bags 34 40   Flour, Superior b. 7 75 8   Flour 7 7 25   M. dings 4   X ditto 5   Fish, Cod, dry qun. none   Herrings bl. 4   Shad 6   Fustick lb. 40   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 54 1 plenty   N. E. 1st p. 66 6   Grain, Wheat bus. none   Corn 58   Barley none   Oats 27   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Ties, Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 11 12   Indigo, Flot. 1 75   N. Orleans 1   Iron, Pig ton. 36   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60 70   Camp. 70 75   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 14 16   Meat, Kildried bb1. none   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 16 20   St. Dom.   Moases gal. 60   Pea, Backey d. bus. none   Pepper 22 25   Pimento 16 18   Pork, Cargo bb1. 3 5 4   Prime 12   Mess 14 50   Raisins cask. 16 50 18   ditto box. none   Rice 100lb. 4 4 25   Rosin bb1. 4 dull   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 97 1   Antigua, 3d p. 90 92   St. Croix, 2d p. 85 90   W. Island, 3d p. 82 85   Country 64 66   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turk. Island   Isle May 70 75   St. Ubes   Cadiz 53 60   Liverpool 60 scarce   Seal, Brown b. 11 12   Castine 25   Sugar, Muscovado 100lb. 9 12   Hav. Brown 11 brisk   White 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 30   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. lhd. 28 33   pipe 50 70 brisk   hhd. head 28 30   do. red oak 18 20   Tar bb1. 2 50 2 75   Tobacco, Richmond 100lb. 7 7 25   Petersburg 6 25 6 50   Ra pa 4 50 5 50   Potomack none   Tallow, Russia lb. 10 12   American 14 16 scarce   Turpentine bb1. 3 25 3 50   Wax, Bees b. 30 35   Wines, Madeira pipe. 200 550   Lisbon gal. 1 30 1 35   Teneriffe 1 1 12 scarce   Sherry 1 30 1 35   Port pipe. 160 220 scarce   Malaga gal. 85 95  
PREMIUMS OF INSURANCE ON AMERICAN PROPERTY. To Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, & Portugal, 3a France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 4-4 In the Mediterranean, 4 6 Madras, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, 3 British and Neutral Windward Islands, from Barbadoes to St. Thomas 3-1 2 4 Jamaica and Honduras, 5 6 Porto Rico, 3-1 2 Havanna, 3 Cape Francois, (unarmed) 15 Ports in the Bight of Leogane, 20 25 Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, 15 20 Persia, India, and China, 4-1 2 5 Coasters, 1-1 2 2
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Virginia Bank, 6 dollars, per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 45 per cent. advance. United States Bank, 580 dollars, per share. Exchange on London, Par.
FALL GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR, HAS received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARDWARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. 91
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. 92
   METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL, From 1st to 15th August, 1804.   Day Month Weather Winds     Monday Aug. Fair N.W.   Tuesday Fair N.W.   Wednesday Fair N.W.   Thursday Fair N.W.   Friday Fair N.W.   Saturday Fair N.W.   Sunday Fair N.W.   Monday Fair N.W.   Tuesday Fair N.W.   Wednesday Fair N.W.   Thursday Fair N.W.   Friday Fair N.W.   Saturday Fair N.W.   Sunday Fair N.W.   Monday Fair N.W.  
EXPLANATION.—This Journal is marked at sun rise and at 3 o'clock.—The velocity of the wind is graduated from ten degrees down.
AUCTION.
On Wednesday the 5th inst. will be sold, at Mr. Myers's wharf, in Portsmouth, by order of Capt. John C. Moje, for the benefit of the owners, derwriters, or others concerned, The Danish Brig OVERSTROWEN, and all her Materials. Bound from St. Thomas's to Co. enbagne, put into this port in distress, and condemned as unfit to proceed on the voyage.—A no. nine Hogheads SUGAR, damaged on board said Vessel. Richard Bowden, V. M. September 1, 115
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday the 7th inst. 12 o'clock, at Francis S. Taylor's wharf, that very handsome, well fitted, fast sailing Schooner Lady Washington, Burthen 110 tons, pierced for 16 guns—built of Live Oak & Cedar, is about four years old, and was newly bottomed in this place at winter.—T is vessel will positively be sold to the highest bidder, on the day above mentioned, if fair—Ferns—A gociable notes at 3 & 4 months, with approved endorsers.—Inventory may be seen at the office of John Granbery. Sept. 1. 110
LANDING
From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qr. Casks, } Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. 109
FOR NEW-YORK, or BOSTON,
THE SLOOP AKERLY, Joseph Sturges, master. Will take a freight for either of the above ports, if offered in 4 days. For freight or passage, (having good accommodations,) apply on board at Taylor's wharf, or to Francis S. Taylor. Sept. 1. 111
FOR SALE,
The Schooner THOMAS, As she arrived from sea—Burthen 110 tons, is in good order to receive a cargo—sails remarkably fast—terms of sale may be known, by applying to Captain Hayward on board at Taylor's wharf, or to Francis S. Taylor. N. B. If not disposed of at private sale, before the 7th instant, will be sold on that day, at publick auction, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at my wharf

Mathematical Instruments, &c.  Received by the Ship Swift, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by  LEVIN DORSEY; No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town Point.  ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Achromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferenters, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glass—hour, half hour, 20, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c.  Like the following Articles,  FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions.
ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES. THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday, the 1st day of October next, at Publick Auction, if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL, in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Quarter, Stable, &c. all in tolerably good repair. This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation—Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak. From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to cart them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy. The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid. In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia.  William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'Orient, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to  William Vaughan, Adm'or. August 21. tf 90
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from King's Bay, 12 Hogsheads, } PRIME SUGARS; 4 Barrels, } 23 Tierces, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE. 33 Barrels, } 18 Barrels CASTOR OIL. 89 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons EBONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms.  C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 50
FOR SALE, 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hhds. } 40 Tierces, } MUSCOVADA SUGAR. 20 Barrels, } 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes, } 11 Barrels, } PHILADELPHIA ALE IN BOT'S. Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries.  A. Maclure. July 28. tf 45
SLATE. I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A large quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time.  William Hartshorne, jun. August 13. tf 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.  WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there.  Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 36
JOHN RORKE & Co.  Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square, Cognac, } BRANDY. Cinnamon. Old Peach, } Cloves. Apple, } Pepper. Antigua, and Wind- } Mustard. ward Island, Rum. } Race & Ground Ginger. Holland and Country } Almonds. Gin. } Raisins. L. P. Madeira, } Fig Blue. Sherry, } Starch. Teneriffe, } Refined Salt Petre. Imperial, } Powder and Shot. Hyson, } Goddard's Havana Se- Young Hyson, } gars, of the first qua- Loaf and Muscovado, } lity. Sugar. } Nails. Coffee. } Scythe Blades. Chocolate. } Baltimore Iron. French and Italian Oil. } Steel. Olives. } Cart Wheel Boxes. Capers. } Irish Glue. Basket Salt. } Mould Candles. Pearl Barley. } Corks. Mace. } Wrapping Paper. Nutmegs. } July 17. tf
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by  Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
FRESH TEAS.  Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } TEAS, HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, }  Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE, 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.  ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.  Fisk & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & CO.  Have received a Mill for Manufacturing  PAINTER'S COLOURS, and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 22 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gallons Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigris; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes. July 17, tf 14
FOR SALE, 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gingham. Apply to  Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE, 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms.  Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 100 hds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.  C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by  D. M. Randolph. Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
FOR SALE, New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK.  Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT,  And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Main-street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to  William Dick. July 17. 11
SUGAR. 18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by  William Hartshorne, jun. July 17. 22
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.  Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America, to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. d3m&law3m 48
FOR SALE, 35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron.  John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.  John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
General Alexander Hamilton.  R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 15 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. ** Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LADGER. Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
STRATTON & COLE, HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  GROCERIES; CONSISTING OF Antigua, } RUM. Nests Wooden Ware. Jamaica, } Wool Cards. Wd. Island, } Bacon. New England, } Pork. French, } BRANDY. Mariners Compasses. Peach, } Quadrants. Apple, } GIN. Spy Glasses. Holland, } Hour. Country, } 1-2 Minute } GLASSES Sherry, } WINE. 1-4 do. Malaga, } White Lead. Imperial, } TEA. Venetian Red. Hyson, } Spanish Brown. Young Hyson, } SUGAR. Blue. Brown, } Tar. Molasses. } Turpentine. Vinegar. } White. Nutmegs. } Red, } BUNTING. Allspice. } Blue, } Pepper. } Small, } LINES. Cinnamon. } Deep Sea, } Ginger. } Bed Cords. Chewing Tobacco. } Seine Twine. Spanish, } Wrapping do. American } SEGARS. Indigo. Powder & Shot, } Blueing. Alum, } SALT. Window Glass. Brown, } Knives and Forks. Superfine, } FLOUR. Pump Tacks. Fine, } An assortment of Cast- Coffee. } ings. Chocolate. } Earthen Ware assorted. July 17. tf 6
FOR SALE, A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to  James Callis. August 11. tf 61
A few hogsheads Richmond Tobacco, For sale by  PHINEHAS DANA. July 19. tf 26.
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,  Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by  N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to Two ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A YOUTH who has a tolerably good EDUCATION, and can be well recommended, may hear of a situation in a dry good store, by applying to the Editors of the Publick Ledger. August 11. tf 69
District of Virginia. United States of America. United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honorable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, who soever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the Collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Teste,  Seth Foster, Clerk N.D.C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. 1aw6w. 23.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE  MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. BY S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
Apprentices—Two or three Lads from fourteen to sixteen years of age, who have received a good, English Education, and are of honest, reputable connexions, will be taken, on liberal terms, as Apprentices to the printing business at this office. Their parents may rely on every attention being paid to their moral conduct.  NORFOLK: PRINTED AND PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY  JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAT. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, Payable in advance.