Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-06-17 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  ESTABLISHED FOR PRESERVATION
[VOL. IV
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 17, 1808.
NO. 142.]
Astonishing Female Artists!!
The Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, are respectfully informed, that two more singular and surprising instances of the wonderful productions of nature was perhaps never so apparently demonstrated as in the cases of Miss Sarah Rodgers and Miss Martha A. Honeywell , two young Ladies who have just arrived in Norfolk, and by the solicitations of a number of respectable families, have been induced to stay a few days—They now reside at Mrs. Taylor's Boarding-House, No. 35, Catharine-Street, where they will perform during their stay in Norfolk.
MISS RODGERS is a native of New-Hampshire; she was born without the use of either hands or feet, but the amends made in the exercise of her other faculties, surpasses all human belief. Without the use of her limbs, and with her mouth only, she will Paint elegant Flowers and Landscapes, mix colours, write, thread a needle, cut paper or cloth with the scissors held in her mouth, &c. &c.
MISS HONEYWELL is a native of New-York; she was born without hands, and with only three toes on one foot. She is not so much a subject of wonder and admiration for her great ingenuity and elegance in embroidering Flowers for framing, and in cutting with rich variety and taste Gentlemen's Watch Papers, as for the peculiar felicity of her disposition, diffusing gaiety all around her. Indeed their sportively engaging aspects at once dispel those painful sensations, which the deprivation of their limbs excites in the sympathizing breasts of their visitors, and give place to the most felicitous impressions, resulting in an admiration of the good sense and cheerful resignation of these young Ladies to their peculiar lot, which they have rendered by their persevering industry, spirit, and wisdom, a happiness to themselves, and a very instructive and consolatory example to the world in general, and to their own sex particularly.
Admission Fifty Cents—Children half price. Hours of admittance every day from 9 o'clock in the morning till 2, and from 3 till 7 in the afternoon. May 25. tf
Received per Ship Fame, 31 puncheons Jamaica RUM, 6 do fine retailing Molasses. For Sale by Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. June 13. tf
Just Received, 15 hhds. 1st quality St. Croix Sugars, 5 do N. E. Rum; 15 barrels do 60 barrels Rye Whiskey; 50 boxes old brown Soap. In Store. 200 barrels Loaf Sugar, of good quality, which will be sold at reduced prices, 50 barrels fresh Family Flour. Martin Fisk. June 15. 5
NOTICE. Whenever hereafter any person or persons, shall prefer his or their petition, to the Judge of the Virginia District, for the purpose of obtaining a mitigation or remission of any fine, penalty or forfeiture, incurred under the laws of the United States; such petition must be deposited with the Clerk of the District Court, and by him, be transmitted to the Judge. By order of the Honourable Cyrus Griffin, Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia. Teste, Seth Foster, Clerk. June 15. 3w
FOR RENT. A convenient Dwelling-House for a small family, pleasantly situated. Apply to Job Palmer. June 13. 5t
William and Mary College. The Visitors of William and Mary College are reminded that the semi-annual examination of the Students and Grammar Boys will commence on the 28th day of June. Frequent attempts to obtain a meeting have heretofore failed in consequence of some of the members not finding it convenient to attend. This not only augments the labour of those who make it convenient, but the interests of the College are neglected. S. TYLER, Rector. Williamsburg, May 30. 4
Landing at Southgate and Dickson's wharf, from the Ship Fame, from Jamaica, and for Sale, 86 puncheons choice 4th proof Rum, 20 hog-heads do Molasses, 4 casks Ginger; 18 bags Pimento. William Dickson. June 13. tf
For Cash or Discountable Paper, 20 pipes 4th proof French Brandy, entitled to debenture, 5 hogsheads and 3 barrels Loaf Sugar, 1 tierce and 5 barrels Green Coffee, 20 hogsheads Muscovado Sugars, 10 puncheons N. E. Rum. Christopher Fry. June 13. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
Phoenix Fire-Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Provisions hereunto subjoined. N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. 159
FROM THE AURORA.
ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT.
The following address was presented to the president of the United States, by the delegates of the general ward meetings of the city of Philadelphia, in March last.— Owing to publick engagements at the close of the session of congress, an answer was delayed until the end of May; and it is now published by the chairman of the meeting for the general information of their constituents:
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
At an epoch so fruitful of events, so calculated to awaken vigilance, and embarrass deliberation, when a foreign nation always insidious and unfriendly, and recently hostile, multiplies her injuries and asserts a power unwarranted by the usages of nations, and unsanctioned by any rule of right, the delegates of the democratic republicans of the city of Philadelphia, in general ward committee assembled, in behalf of themselves and their constituents, mingle with their fellow citizens of the union, the assurances of their entire approbation of the publick measures, adopted, pursued, and recommended by you. They have evinced foresight and precaution, the evidence of wisdom, and the anticipation of safety; they have given a dignified and imposing attitude to our nation, and amidst the perils surrounding her, are securing her interests, while the uplifted arm of war is suspended by the boldness and composure with which it is surveyed. Nor can we behold, without indignant feelings, the arraignment of the most salutary counsels, and the condemnation of the most patriotic measures, by the disaffected; while we see British outrage palliated, and aggression justified by the devoted partisans of Great Britain, in the very bosom of the country: although we applaud the toleration which permits such evils, yet we cannot repress the emotions of disgust and abhorrence which they excite. The peace and prosperity of our beloved country are blessings which we highly prize; yet, should war, unavoidable war, be her lot, our ardour will be animated in her defence, by considerations of the necessity, honour and justice of our cause. In such an event we pledge the exertions of all our energies, and while we front the foreign enemy, our vigilance to mark and unmask the domestic traitor, shall be active and untired. That treason, threatening the dissolution of a government which embraces, with parental and undistinguishing care, all its citizens, committing no oppressions, and arousing by no acts of individual animosity, should be planned, begets the most mortifying reflections; but that detected traitors, of whose guilty open treason none could doubt, should be shielded from a just punishment by judiciary subtleties, excites in our bosoms the most afflicting sensations. Impunity seemed to be insured for the deepest crime, where the judge is the enemy of the administration, or the friend of the criminal. But we confidently trust that the people, with united voices, will call for the remedy of an evil which menaces our happy institutions with mischief.
Nor can we omit to deplore the desertion of the common cause of republican principles, by a class of fellow citizens, who formerly co-operated with us in the discomfiture and overthrow of federalism, and all the train of evils which threatened the destruction of our peace and liberties. When they at first united themselves with our political adversaries, in various sections of the state, we were still willing to ascribe their aberrations, rather to the effect of temporary delusion, or misguided resentment, circumscribed abandonment of those broad and fundamental principles which they assisted, by their suffrages, to achieve and establish. We cannot, however, longer disguise, while we deeply regret, that recent occurrences in our state legislature, and more especially an opposition to acts embracing cardinal points in national policy, and above all, the hostility to the embargo, a measure, proved by every day's experience, to have been conceived in the happiest foresight, and fraught with benefit and safety, but too plainly indicate their final enlistment on the side of federalism, to revive and to re-establish a power, which they so honourably a few short years ago, aided to oppose and prostrate.—Hostility to measures of such a nature, in which the foreign nation will not discern the baseful influence of faction, but attribute to the disaffection of this important state, we sincerely deprecate, and from our knowledge of public feeling and sentiment protest against. We are persuaded the people will not witness the abuse of their power with tameness, but will spurn a coalition formed by their representatives, to the sacrifice of national honour, policy and patriotism; that they will again rally round that standard of principle, which was triumphantly unfurled at your election to the presidency, and which has since conducted the nation, through unobstructed freedom, to an elevated and envied prosperity. We see nothing in the present state of our country, to dismay, or even to damp the feelings of the high minded American. We behold in a temporary suspension of our commerce an ephemeral and doubtful evil, producing a great, a growing and lasting good. We see arising out of this case, the prolific sources of our internal wealth explored, and with industry and ability directed through channels, which, while they benefit the enterprising, enrich our country with solid wealth, and make her more independent and happy.
We likewise deem this, sir, a proper occasion, and one to which we are peculiarly invited by our feelings to facilitate you on the success of your administration of our happy government, rendered still more happy by the zeal, the wisdom, and spirit of liberty with which it has been administered. In
yielding our homage to the motives, which have induced your voluntary retirement from publick life, while surrounded by the warmest affections of the people, we derive consolation from the consideration that your example may operate on all future presidents to pursue a course which has added lustre to your character, already dear to liberty and to your country. And now permit us to assure you that our prayers for your repose and happiness, will follow you to the shades of private life, which we hope will be impenetrable to the breath of slander and the shafts of calumny, and will be fanned by no breeze, but the incense of grateful hearts, for long, faithful, and distinguished services.
PRESIDENT'S ANSWER.
To the delegates of the democratic republicans of the city of Philadelphia, in general ward committee assembled.
"The epoch, fellow citizens, into which our lot has fallen, has indeed been fruitful of events which require vigilance and embarrass deliberation. That, during such a period of difficulty and amidst the perils surrounding us, the publick measures which have been pursued should meet your approbation is a source of great satisfaction."
It was not expected, in this age, that nations so honourably distinguished by their advances in science and civilization, would suddenly cast away the esteem they had merited from the world, and revolving from the empire of morality, assume a character in history, which all the tears of their posterity will never wash from its pages. But, during this delirium of waring powers, the ocean having become a field of lawless violence a suspension of our navigation, for a time, was equally necessary to avoid contest, or enter it with advantage. This measure will indeed produce some temporary inconvenience; but promises lasting good, by promoting among ourselves the establishment of manufactures hitherto sought abroad, at the risk of collisions no longer regulated by the laws of reason or morality.
It is to be lamented that any of our citizens, not thinking with the mass of the nation as to the principles of our government or of its administration, and seeing all its proceedings with a prejudiced eye, should so misconceive & misrepresent our situation as to encourage aggression from foreign nations.—Our expectation is that their distempered views will be understood by others as they are by ourselves. But should war be the consequence of these delusions, and the errors of our dissatisfied citizens find atonement only in the blood of their sounder brethren, we must meet it as an evil necessarily flowing from that liberty of speaking and writing, which guards our other liberties; and I have entire confidence in the assurances that your ardour will be animated in the conflicts brought on, by considerations of the necessity, honour, and justice of our cause.
I sincerely thank you, fellow citizens, for the concern you so kindly express for my future happiness. It is a high and abundant reward for endeavours to be useful; and I supplicate the care of providence over the well being of yourselves and our beloved country.
TH: JEFFERSON.
May 25, 1808. We were about to offer some comments on the above scandalous letter, and had just finished the first sentence, when the following communication was received from a correspondent.—N. Y. Herald. TO HIS EXCELLENCY THOMAS JEFFERSON. Sir,
Your answer to the delegates of the democratic republicans of Philadelphia, published in last Friday's Aurora, has just come forward, and requires some remarks, addressed to the author.
If it were proper, on an occasion of this sort, to notice defects of language, there would be no difficulty in showing that your stile is more vicious and obscure than usual: but the important matter couched behind your obscurities calls for serious attention. You have thought fit to descend from your elevated rank, for the purpose of calumniating a portion of your fellow-citizens. They have therefore the right to demand an explanation. Be assured that the day of reckoning approaches, and rely on it, you shall not be permitted, by shifting off the weight of your own misconduct upon others, to elude responsibility. You assert that a part of the American people, which you describe in such manner as to point out the Federalists, have by their misrepresentations encouraged aggression from foreign nations. Now, sir, you are distinctly called on to designate the instance. You are not to shut yourself up in official dignity. Every right and every pretence of that sort vanished the moment you made this newspaper attack. If you had thought proper to risk so heavy a charge in one of your messages to congress, it would have been competent to that body to call for information and institute inquiry: Of consequence it would have been improper for individuals to interfere in the arrangements they might adopt. You have not pursued this path; and your reasons are easily understood; but they shall not be explained here, so that you may assign any you think most agreeable to your party. But since your charge is delivered to the citizens of the United States through the medium of a newspaper, they have the right to call for a specification of the facts and evidence to support them. This call, sir, is now made. It shall be repeated. You certainly are not to learn the conclusion from your silence, should you decline to answer. You must know that he who charges his neighbour with a crime and fails to produce the proof, when properly called on, must be considered by every honest, impartial man, as having advanced a calumniating falsehood. You may perhaps believe, what your flatterers will not fail to say, that your popularity secures you against those evils
which generally attend a conduct like yours. Be not deceived. In less than six short months these flatterers will turn their backs on you, and if it suits their interest will be foremost in the yelping pack which runs you down. If you are saved; it will be by the manly spirit and virtue of those whom you traduce.
You tell your Democratick Addressers that you expect, what you are pleased to call our distempered views (but what you had in the preceding period characterised as misconception and misrepresentation) will be understood by others; that is to say by foreign powers, as they are understood by you and your friends, in which case the peace of America may be preserved. This is the idea conveyed, but whether it be the idea which prevailed in your mind when you wrote, is a matter of no little doubt. It is high time, sir, that you quit your jargon and speak plainly. If you are unable to express yourself in your mother tongue, acknowledge your ignorance, and the respectable part of this community will excuse and pity your want of intellect. If, on the contrary, you pretend to understand English, but persist in the use of terms so dark and unintelligible, there is but one conclusion to be formed, and the world must adopt the single opinion that you have the malevolence to insinuate what you dare not assert.
You go on to say, "but should war be the consequence of these delusions and the errors of our dissatisfied citizens find atonement only in the blood of their sounder brethren, we must meet it as an evil necessarily flowing from that liberty of speaking and writing which guards our other liberties." That is to say, if a foreign power sheds the blood of democrats to atone for the errors of Federalists it is consequent on the abuse of the liberty of the press. But how comes the word atonement in this phrase? If the federalists have so represented the situation of this country as that foreigners, counting on our weakness, should wantonly and wickedly attack us, surely this federal crime which cannot offend foreign powers cannot require the precious blood of democrats as an atonement. Indeed, sir, it is time, high time to speak plainly. Has Napoleon signified to you his resentment at what is said of him in American newspapers? Is he about to shed American blood to atone for those insults which you have permitted? If that be the case that blood will rest on your head. Why have you permitted, not to say encouraged, the scurrility which renders American newspapers proverbial? Was there no curb to licentiousness in the common law? If there was why was it not used? If there was not, why did you not apply to the legislature? You are charged with our foreign relations, and you must account to the American people for the exercise of that trust. It is a manifest absurdity to pretend that every scribbler can lawfully compromise the national peace and safety. And it is ridiculous to suppose that powerful sovereigns will sit down quietly under the most virulent abuse. To believe that every other monarch will have the forbearance exhibited by the British king ever since you and your adherents have exerted their talents and almost exhausted their powers of speech to vilify him, is preposterous. Will you say in excuse, that to have proposed laws restraining the liberty of the press would have been unpopular? That poor excuse shall not avail. No virtuous freeman will ever assent to restraints on the liberty of the press, but every virtuous man, every man who has a proper regard for character, earnestly desires that proper measures may be adopted and pursued to correct the licentiousness of the press—to punish infamous liars who are a disgrace to any country and to any cause.
The conclusion of the paragraph above quoted deserves the more attention from the matter which preceded. You express entire confidence that the ardour of your friends will be animated by considerations of the necessity, honour, and justice of our cause. Thus, after all our wickedness, if war should take place, the cause of America will be honorable and just. What then is the federal crime? You say, that if their distempered views are not understood, they, by misrepresenting our situation encourage aggression, and will occasion the spilling of democratick blood to atone for their errors.—Nevertheless, if war should be the consequence, our cause is honourable and just—our situation the result of necessity. Such assertions from a man in your station excite general apprehension. You ought therefore to have been explicit. But since you wrap yourself up in mystery, it is our duty to call for explanations while we repel the calumny.
That we shall be involved in war has long been foreseen and foretold by some of our ablest statesmen as a necessary consequence of your misconduct. That we are now at war with France is notorious, so far, at least, as taking and destroying the property of one nation by another can constitute the state of war when the assaulted nation neither resists nor returns the blows she receives. The emperor has gone almost as far as he can.—The ceremony of sending Mr. Armstrong to the temple or to England had not indeed been performed when our last advices left Europe, but that he has long been treated with disrespect we have good reason to believe. We are founded also in the opinion that you have long possessed the information to which you now so darkly allude. And we repeat that it is your bounden duty to speak a plain and intelligible language on a subject of such alarming import.
I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, A FEDERALIST.
MRS. SUSANNA HALL, Having taken that airy and pleasant House in Martin's Lane, nearly opposite the Exchange, formerly occupied by Mr. Thomas Gibbons, will be glad to accommodate a few genteel boarders by the year, month, or week, on moderate terms. June 13. law33

Our small papers are wholly destitute of interest. Nothing further had been received relative to the arrival of Mr. Nourse in England, or the departure of Mr. Armstrong from Paris. For a confirmation or a contradiction of those reports, we must wait the arrival of later news. We notice that a ship was to leave Liverpool the day after the Liverpool Packet, arrived at New-York, by this arrival our doubts will be removed.
On the first page will be found an address to the President of the United States from persons styling themselves delegates from the ward committees of Philadelphia, with the president's answer, and some remarks from the New-York Herald. Other matter has hitherto prevented us from placing on our files the two former. The address contains nothing which can produce surprize or concern, but the President's answer furnishes ample cause for both.
It has been our employment to conduct the Publick Ledger for nearly three years, during all which time we have carefully abstained from any personal disrespect to the Chief Magistrate, or to the high constituted authorities of our country. It is not, however, in the power of any one, who feels it his duty to express a disapprobation of publick measures, to do so in terms altogether acceptable to those who entertain a different opinion. But there is no occasion for personal rudeness or invectives, which are the effusions of vulgar minds or corrupt hearts. So long therefore, as a high publick character, moves in that only, as such his conduct ought to be examined, with candour and decency, and with a due allowance for the errors incident to our nature. But when a great publick character will descend from his high station, and condescend to respond to the sentiments of party; not only to respond to such sentiments, but to surpass them in the bitterness of spirit, it becomes a question how far we are bound to observe respect, except so far as every one who regards his own character is bound to preserve.
Whatever was Mr. Jefferson's intentions when he delivered his first inaugural speech, we shall not undertake to examine. It is certain, however, that in a very short time after his administration commenced, the system of proscribing men for their political opinions, was acted upon with unexpected & unprecedented intolerance. But as these proscriptions extended only to removal from office, and as the cause of removal was avowed, no man suffered in the estimation of his fellow-citizens, his integrity and his patriotism were not impeached for being a victim of party spirit. It was the fate of many a man of honour and talents, to see his former place filled by a knave or a blockhead, and often by both, and a proud consciousness that this was well known, afforded consolation for any pecuniary privations, that naturally followed by a removal from office.
In the answer to which we have alluded, a proscription of a very different nature appears, affecting the patriotism and the honour, of a very large portion of the citizens of America, a proscription which stigmatizes them as traitors, exposing them to ignominy, and inviting violence. Upon such an occasion it would be ridiculous to affect not to understand—and understanding it, would be meanness to submit to reproach in silence.
Having noticed the embargo, with some of the motives, which he says produced it, the President adds—
"It is to be lamented that any of our citizens, not thinking with the mass of the nation as to the principles of our government, or of its administration, and seeing all its proceedings with a prejudiced eye, should so misconceive and misrepresent our situation as to encourage aggression from foreign nations. Our expectation is that their distempered views will be understood by others, as they are by ourselves. But should war be the consequence of these delusions, and the errors of our dissatisfied citizens find atonement only in the blood of their sounder brethren, we must meet it as an evil necessarily flowing from that liberty of speaking and writing which guards our other liberties: and I have entire confidence in the assurances that your ardour will be animated, in the conflicts brought on, by considerations of the necessity, honour and justice of our cause."
The opposers of Mr. Jefferson's measures, the Federalists, and probably the republican minority, are charged with encouraging aggression from foreign nations. Mr. Jefferson uses a little more caution than the addressers, for they allude to Great Britain, and to her only. It is necessary to peruse the address and answer, and the different parts of both with reference to each other, in order to arrive at the intention and meaning of both. The address speaks of a party devoted to Great Britain, which are described in it, and in the answer the same are described as the opposers of particular measures of the administration. We feel a proud confidence that the imputation is not less groundless than it is illiberal. Who are they that are thus stigmatized? A majority of the great state of Massachusetts, the cradle of American liberty and independence? A majority of the state of Rhode Island? Three fourths of the state of Connecticut? A half, if not a majority of the state of New York? These come under the stigma, by the event of recent elections, and we flatter ourselves that in this unjust denunciation a majority of the people of Ame-
rica will be eventually included. The approaching elections will prove that it is not a club in Philadelphia, with the high aid of a President of the United States, that can destroy the political and moral reputation of men, who have never been before impeached.
The answer then proceeds, "our expectation (that is my expectation) is that their distempered views will be understood by others, as they are by ourselves." In the preceding sentence, the opposers of the administration are described; in this sentence the President invites the addressers to mark them. It is the next sentence that forms the climax of proscription, and darkly hints at what cannot be thought of without horror. It war should be the consequence, says Mr. Jefferson, and "these dissatisfied citizens find atonement only in the blood of their sounder brethren."—then—aye, what then? Why, we must lay the blame on, and ascribe it all to the liberty of speaking and writing! And was this pompous declamation, these fearful apprehensions, all produced for the purpose of uttering an unmeaning sneer at the liberty of speaking and writing?—we may say an unmeaning sneer, merely by comparison, to what we fear will be very differently understood by those to whom they are addressed. The subject does not bear to be pursued—if we can be convinced that we are wrong in our conjectures, as to what would be the effect of such denunciations and proscriptions, we shall feel a pleasure in acknowledging our error, but the impressions which the address, the answer, and other circumstances have made on our mind, could not permit us to be silent. Mr. Jefferson may not intend all that his addressers contemplate, but his answer is calculated to encourage their desperate views; upon the prudence and propriety of which, we think candid men cannot disagree.
For the satisfaction of the merchants and others, who forwarded letters intended for Great-Britain by His Britannick Majesty's schooner Cuttle, which sailed in March last from Hampton Roads for Bermuda, we are enabled to state, that she arrived there towards the middle of April, after a tempestuous passage.
[It affords us great satisfaction to observe that the respectable body of Friends, commonly called Quakers, are earnestly and ably invited to come forward at the approaching election in Pennsylvania. From the general correctness of those people, we can feel no apprehension for the manner in which they will exercise their right of suffrage.]
From the American Daily Advertiser.
The people called Quakers consider the Magistracy, in a legitimate government, as being the ordinance of God: and therefore, believing the office of magistracy to be consistent with the Christian Religion, they profess truly to honour the lawful civil magistrate. There are no members of the community, in this country, who have a greater interest in the well being of the government, than the Friends: The religious principles maintained by the members of this society—and also of the Mennonists and some other sects of Christians—will always give them a peculiar interest in, and consequently must produce in their minds a correspondent attachment to, that constitution of government and body of magistracy, which shall both in principle and practice, protect from violation the rights of conscience. It is true, that the peaceable and unoffending principles of the Friends (under which appellation we use the freedom of comprehending also the Mennonists, and some other societies of similar principles) prohibit, to them, as unlawful, all violent or irregular means of either setting up or putting down any species or order of civil government, whatever; but it is nevertheless equally true, that there is nothing in their religious principles which restrains them in the exercise of those civil rights, to which, under a free and just government, they are entitled, in common with the rest of their fellow citizens. Hence, they cannot use carnal weapons in any case, not even for defence; and the constitution of the country, respecting as it does, their scruples of conscience on this head, as well as in other particulars, has very properly exempted us from any obligation to bear arms: their omitting to do so, can subject them to no greater legal forfeiture, than that to which others, who have no scruples on the subject are liable for a similar omission—the penalties are meted to both descriptions of persons, in the same measure. But altho' the Friends will have no hand in setting up and putting down governments—both of which imply either the use of force, or other means by them deemed unlawful; they may, in this country, freely exercise, consistently with their religious principles and their political rights, and the privilege of peaceably concurring with their fellow citizens in that regular and ordinary process of organizing the government, which the constitution itself prescribes to the Freemen of the state; they have the right of Electors; and the exercise of this right not being in contravention of any of their religious principles, it becomes their duty, as good citizens, to exercise it.
The Friends under any form of government, must necessarily have an interest in the mode in which it is administered: for, even where the form of the government is bad, it may be administered with a great regard to equity and humanity, by good men; whereas, on the contrary, the people may be made to feel oppression itself, under the freest constitution, if the government be placed in the hands of corrupt, or even of weak men.
In this country, the Friends are a free people; and therefore, as has been already observed, they have a strong inducement to support the constitution, as the fundamental law of the land—as the great charter of their privileges. In England, where, even now, they do not possess equal privileges, they have often times, and very early, thought themselves justifiable in approving praise worthy, and in
remonstrating against offensive measures of the government.—In the month of June, in the year 1688—a period in which the dissatisfaction of the English and Scottish nations was openly manifested against the tyrannical measures of James II—the Friends, then holding a yearly meeting in London, addressed that king; praying a redress of certain grievances, and expressing their satisfaction, at the same time, not only that some of the sufferings of their society had been alleviated—but that, at the pressing solicitations of his subjects, he had ordered a parliament to be holden in the November following.
On the return of William III. to England, from the continent, in the year 1701, the Friends presented to him a congratulatory address, which begins in these words.—"May it please the king! We thy dutiful subjects sincerely express our joy for thy safe return to thy people, having great cause to love, honour and pray for thee, as a prince whom we believe God had promoted and principled for the good ends of government, under whose reign we enjoy great mercies and favours, and particularly that of liberty to tender consciences in religious worship;" &c.—Sewel, in his history of the people called quakers, remarks—"It was by the favour of the king, that the quakers, (so called) were tolerated as a free people."—Peace being concluded between England and France, in the year 1713, the Friends addressed queen Anne on the occasion: Among other things, after expressing their regret at the calamities which the war had brought upon Europe, they say—"We are under a dutiful sense of the queen's gracious government and compassion manifested towards tender consciences at home; as well as noble and christian interposition, in favour of persecuted protestants abroad." And, on the accession of George I. to the throne of the three kingdoms, in the succeeding year, the Friends thus addressed that king. "Great prince! It having pleased Almighty God to deprive these kingdoms of our late gracious queen, we do, in great humility, approach thy royal presence, with hearts truly thankful to divine providence, for thy safe arrival with the prince thy son; And for thy happy and uninterrupted accession to the crown of these realms; which, to the universal joy of thy faithful subjects, hath secured to thy people the Protestant succession, and dissipated the just apprehensions we were under, of losing those religious and civil liberties, which were granted to us by law, in the reign of king William III. whose memory we mention with gratitude, and affection." The rebellion of 1715 having been crushed, the Friends again addressed George I. in the following year.—In this address, they testify their loyalty to a prince of "justice, clemency and moderation;" and, having declared their sorrow for the unhappy delusion of such of their countrymen, as had been induced to take up arms against their lawful sovereign, they proceed thus—"Nor can we reflect on the late unjust and unnatural rebellion, without concluding the promoters thereof and actors therein, were men infatuated, and hurried by such an evil spirit as would lay waste and destroy both the civil and religious liberties of these Protestant nations."
Similar instances have occurred in our own country, of the Friends expressing their sentiments concerning publick men and publick measures, in the nature of addresses to persons invested with governmental authority; and, especially, to the truly great president WASHINGTON, who was at all times scrupulously regardful of the rights of conscience, as well as of the civil liberty of the Citizen.
Thus it is manifest that the friends are fully warranted, both by the principles and practice of their society, in co-operating with their Fellow-Citizens of other religious denominations, peaceably to support the lawful government of the country;—and, by due and orderly means, to aid in investing with the civil authority those, destined to be publick Functionaries, whose appointment, in the mode prescribed by the constitution, belongs to the People. Friends have an equal right with all other qualified citizens, in this country, to elect and to be elected into any civil office in the State.
In an elective Representative Republick, both State and Federal—such as is our own—certain descriptions of the great body of the Magistracy (including, under this general term, the Legislative Assemblies under whatsoever denomination, and the Chief Executive Magistrates) must be renovated or revived at regular and stated periods; otherwise, a kind of interregnum would ensue—possibly, a total extinction of the government. This periodical renovation or revival, in the legislative and executive departments of the government, can only be effected by the voice of the People.—The government, in this, may, not unaptly, be compared to a time-piece, which must, at intervals of time, be wound up, in order to be useful to those whom it was designed to serve. If wound up by a rude or unskilful hand—or, if this process should be neglected to be performed in due season; the mechanism of the Time-piece, would probably be exceedingly injured in its usefulness, if not totally ruined; or it might be rendered unfit to be at all relied upon, to answer the purposes for which it was intended. The great machinery of government is contrived for the good of all the citizens: all have an interest in keeping it in order, and this instant is a mutual one, among the various members of the community; therefore it is a duty, incumbent on every Individual, to contribute his share towards the good of the whole.
Friends are, in a particular manner, interested in supporting the Constitution of Pennsylvania, and in voting for such men as it may be confidently relied on will administer the government, in its several departments, according to Justice, Mercy and Truth.
Let Friends bear in mind, that, by the third section of the ninth article of the State Constitution, it is declared, among "the general, great and essential principles of Liberty and free government"—"That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own Consciences;" and, "that no human authority can, in any case whatever, controul or interfere with the Right of Conscience." Let them remember, that, by the fourth section of the same article, it is also declared—"That no person, who acknowledges the being of a God and a future state of rewards and punishments, shall, on account of his religious sentiments, be disqualified to hold any office or place of trust or profit under this Commonwealth." Let them afterwards make a solemn appeal to their own Consciences—whether it be not their bounden duty to come forward to Election, in
times of exigency, and give their suffrages for Men who will faithfully support that Constitution which maintains them, and which, if duly administered, is admirably well calculated to promote, with the blessing of Divine Providence, the political welfare of the whole community.
A PENNSYLVANIAN.
From the Baltimore American.
SIR, That man who dares be honest in the worst of times, and sacrifices the ambitious walks of offices, at the shrine of patriotism, who bares the traitor of his vizor, and exhibits his treason to publick execration, is certainly preferable to that character, whose patriotism has been so long at market until it has become dog cheap. He is certainly more entitled to publick confidence, whose approving conduct has assisted the helmsman in steering the barque of state through the stormy season of the past session, than he whose confidential letters have had a tendency to shake the confidence of a portion of society in their rulers, by a proscription of the embargo, with a design of compelling an acknowledgment of his unbounded influence, to coerce an admission of his weighty claim on the presidential chair, and whose apathy to the union of the republican citizens of America, will suffer his selfishness to to preponderate over their wishes.
The present incumbent of the vice-presidency has suffered his name to be made use of by an individual printer, as a candidate for the first honours of the country, against the wishes of a great portion of the citizens of America, through their representatives in congress, and by this act has given sanction to the idea that he wishes not to continue in his present exalted station. Therefore, I think it would be doing a publick duty, to show our contempt of the paralyzing endeavour of the British partizans in the Massachusetts Legislature, to thwart the measures of government in their career of duty, to hold JOHN QUINCY ADAMS forth as a deserving candidate for the vice-presidency.—In making this proposal publick, you will gratify the wishes of thousands of your
Republican Fellow-Citizens.
From the New York Herald.
THE WORD.
"His majesty considers war as existing and having been declared by the United States against England, and that they are associated with the other powers: that he would take no definitive measures against their vessels in his ports in a state of sequestration, until he should receive their final answer."—Champagny's Letter.
THE BLOW.
Translation of a letter, dated Hamburg, 9th April, 1808, to a merchant in this city, received by yesterday's mail via Baltimore.
Since our last of the 29th October, we have waited with much anxiety for the certificate we requested of you, in order to save your property if possible, from confiscation. We are now sorry to say, that iniquity has prevailed; for without producing any proof, and disregarding all remonstrances, here, as well as in Paris, the French commissioners have thought proper to confiscate your goods. Such treatment amongst civilized people is without example; but it is not the only instance of injustice of which the French have been guilty, and which calls for vengeance. These unjust confiscations are carried to such a shameful extent, that the chief French commissary for a long time hesitated, whether he would furnish us with the act of condemnation of your property. Happily for us, however, after all hopes of saving those goods had vanished, we with much trouble, prevailed on that man, to order a formal act of condemnation to be made out, which enables us to furnish you the regular and official evidence of the fact. However, not being allowed a duplicate of the said act of condemnation, we have thought best to have the same recorded in the American consul's office, a certified copy of which you will find annexed to this.
There is no other method of recovering any thing than by means of the said copy of condemnation, and to apply to the French government direct through your ambassador at Paris. The success is however very doubtful; at least as long as your government does not come into the views of the French emperor with respect to Great Britain.
Inclosed you will find account of charges on your goods, amounting to Fl.304. 13. It is extremely hard that besides the loss of your property, you should be subjected to this extra charge. The cost of the condemnation act, we have charged you with on the postage account.
Our commerce has been totally ruined, as we receive no more supplies of colonial produce, the prices advance daily."
HAMBURGH, April 5th, 1808.
Imperial Customs.
The Director of the French Customs
Certifies that forty-six seroons bark, weighing ct. 4628 pounds have been seized by the superintendent of the customs, on the 21st of September 1807, that the seizure has been confirmed by his imperial and royal majesty.
(Signed) P. EUDEL.
A tree copy, (Signed) J. M. FORBES,
Consul of the United States of America.
COPY.
These are to certify that the annexed are a faithful copy of an original certificate signed by M. P. Eudel, director of the French imperial decrees or customs for the district of Hamburg and its Dependencies, carefully collated by me. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Consulate aforesaid, the 6th day of April, 1808.
(Signed) J. M. FORBES,
Consul of the United States of America.
From the Boston Gazette.
The friends of the embargo having insisted much upon the benefit that would result to manufacturing industry from the destruction of navigation and commerce. It would be strange if so enormous an evil should not produce some good. If you will burn your house you may have ashes to sell. We also confess that much political good has already ensued from that terrible measure, and more is expected.—Many well disposed but somewhat irritable and hasty citizens already see they have trusted too

much to professions. Facts have come at last to strip hypocrisy naked before the eyes of many who thought themselves and the country safer to trust to what Jefferson said than what Washington did. Now let the honest man of all parties shake hands. The public good has at this moment but one impediment, the embargo. It has come with blast and mowed in its wings, and the earth refuses its fruits, or yields them to perish untasted. It makes poverty pinch with a death-grip, and the heart of labour is faint. Remove the embargo and the state would flourish. Let this object which concerns all unite all in a firm confederacy.
But let us return to the question of the benefit manufacturers will derive from the embargo.
With new land enough, as Mr. Jefferson himself says, for the thousand generation to occupy, will not land continue as heretofore to discourage manufactures. It is only a country that is full of people, that abounds with raw materials, and possesses a redundant capital that can wholly manufacture for itself. It would be centuries before we shall be full of people, and more, if Mr. Jefferson persists in buying wild land; except cotton we have no redundancy of raw materials, and it is only by a prosperous commerce, and extensive navigation that we can accumulate a great capital. These considerations well weighed, are enough to confute the pretence, that the embargo promotes manufactures. It can be demonstrated that the embargo, by introducing poverty, retards their progress, or rather prevents their existence. Poverty, in fact, sink a people into barbarism, it never yet in the world did lift them into skillful industry and wealth.
Violent remedies are seldom successful, and this is at least as violent and desolates as much as the invasion of a civilized enemy would do.
We are very far from denying that manufactures are useful, and that their prosperous growth is most earnestly to be desired. It is not, however, by giving a mortal stab to industry, that we are to promote their growth. On the contrary, while industry of every sort is free, the country will thrive most, and from this state of things, we are to look for the establishment of manufactures. Commerce and navigation, have been to Massachusetts, like the Nile to Egypt, which after some time, have filled not only their own proper channel, but have overflowed and fertilized the whole land. From the success of trade, manufactures had begun to take root and thrive; and as they were planted without an embargo, or the violent forcing hand of government they might be expected to grow with our growth, and strengthen with our strength.
Of these enriching manufactures, the cod and whale fisheries, which are manufactures, and ship building, with its appendages, were in point of value more than half. The embargo then at a stroke, destroys one half, and those only who can see "what is not to be seen," can tell how it is to benefit the other half. The tanners, &c. formerly depended much on the importation of hides, the cabinet-makers, on wood, the gilders, on looking glass plates, and a numerous class on the furs of Canada. Many articles too are made where they are not to be used, and by the stoppage of the coasting trade, they cannot be sent where they are wanted.
Let Mr. Jefferson himself then judge, whether it is for the advantage of industry that he has tied its right hand behind its back.
COMMUNICATIONS.
POLITICAL BULLETIN.
DEATH. — Commerce , after a succession of attacks from the palsy of the Embargo , which at last has reached all its limbs, and having been thrown into convulsions, from the repeated constipating preparations of the political quacks , under whose care it was placed, has at length expired. This melancholy event is owing entirely to the ignorant and unskillful treatment of its physicians, who, it is rumoured, have long harboured a secret enmity against it.
DISEASES. — Agriculture , the sister of the deceased, being now deprived of all means of support, and bewailing the dissolution of all those natural ties, to which she has hitherto looked for sustenance, is in a languishing state , and notwithstanding some appearances which might encourage hope of her recovery, those who best know her situation, declare they are only hectic flushes , that indicate with certainty her lamentable destiny.
Mechanick and Manufacturing Arts. In a starving condition .
Credit. At its last gasp .
Democracy. In a galloping consumption , and on its last legs .
The National Administration. Violently affected with the Cannon fever .
Federalism.  Convalescent : and hopes are entertained of its speedy recovery to its former strength and influence.— Boston Repertory .
From the Kennebec Gazette, June 3.
Disturbances and alarm still continue to agitate this country. On Tuesday last, during the sitting of the Supreme Court, Sheriff Chandler notified the Court that he had good reason to apprehend from the movement of the insurgents in the North East part of the country, that an attempt would be made to rescue Nathan Barlow , one of the insurgents, who was in Gaol. The court directed the Sheriff to do his duty. General Chandler immediately called out the militia, composed of Capt. Eastman's company of cavalry, Capt. Vose's light infantry, and part of Captain Thomas and Shubal Pitt's companies, together with a corps of volunteers, in which several of the gentlemen of the bar entered the list. This precautionary measure frustrated the designs of these deluded people. Thus much for the vote gathering proclamation. It is however to be observed that the thinking part of these discontented are fast leaving their masked brethren since the change in the State Legislature. They find their pretended friends have promised what they are not like to perform.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 13.
The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES arrived in this city on Friday last from Monticello. We are gratified in stating that he is in good health. The Secretary of State arrived on Saturday.
The information, received from England, is in several respects interesting. Mr. Rose reached London on the 23d of April, when a cabinet council was immediately called. The promptness of this proceeding is, as far as it goes, favourable. Mr. Nourse, the bearer of dispatches from our govern-
ment, arrived in London on the 25th day of April. As the latest London dates do not extend beyond the 25th, time had not elapsed to learn the impression of our measures on the British cabinet. The next arrivals may be expected to bring something interesting. The information from France, stating the departure of Mr. Armstrong from Paris, is too vague and general to be entitled either to much credit, or to throw much light on our affairs with that country. Neither the date or causes of his departure, or the place of his destination, is mentioned. It is possible that it may have arisen from the imperial confirmation of the seizures at Hamburg, stated in the subjoined article; or it may have arisen in consequence of the receipt of dispatches posterior to the departure of the emperor from Paris, which may have induced Mr. Armstrong to follow him. These are, however, mere conjectures, which, with a thousand others, may be indulged on the occasion. It may not, however be useless to state, as evincive of the high improbability of some recent articles in the federal prints, representing Mr. Armstrong to have been treated in a contumelious manner by Napoleon, that that gentleman has heretofore been invariably treated with respect. Indeed those acquainted with his character know that he would not brook any other treatment.
The delay of the Osage in France still remains unaccounted for. The instructions given were to land Mr. Lewis at L'Orient, and then to carry Mr. Nourse without delay to one of the out ports of England: and on the latter receiving Mr. Pinkney's dispatches, to return to L'Orient and take on board Mr. Lewis with Gen. Armstrong's dispatches, and thence forth-with to repair to the United States. There is one circumstance that renders it somewhat probable, that she may have remained at L'Orient under the apprehension of being prohibited to return to France after having touched at England. This is the recent treatment of a vessel, having on board the family of the Prussian minister, which in consequence of having touched at England, was sent back from France without permission having been given to the family to land, although attached to the minister of a friendly nation. Nat. Intel.
A letter from the American consul at Hamburg mentions that all the seizures of American property made prior to the 1st January, 1808, by the director of the custom house there, had been confirmed by the Emperor of the French, who had directed that all, the coffee, sugar and cotton not in a perishable state, should be transported by land to France. Ibid.
NEW YORK, June 10.
Our Members of Congress. —In the Albany Register, we have the certificates of the proper officers, that the following persons are respectively elected by the greatest number of votes, returned to the secretary's office.
 4th district James Emott.  5th do. Barent Gardenier.  6th do. double { Robert L. Roy Livingston. { Herman Knickerbacker.  7th do. Killian K. Van Rensselaer.  9th do. Thomas Sammons.  11th do. Thomas R. Goold.  14th do. Vincent Matthews.  1st do. Ebenezer Sage.  2d do. { Gurdon S. Mumford. { William Denning.  3d do. Jonathan Fisk.  8th do. John Thompson.  10th do. John Nicholson.  12th do. Erastus Root.  13th do. Uri Tracy.  19th do. Peter B. Porter. 
The eight first are federalists of the Old-School. Of the remaining 9, we consider 3 as bitter democrats, 3 as moderate men, and 3 who will at least sometimes, and perhaps altogether be found in the federal ranks. To speak of the whole in the lump, however, we should say, that there are 8 federalists and 9 democrats; of course, that in all political questions in Congress, the state of New York will possess the right and dignity of one vote.
Massachusetts Electors for President. —The report of the joint committee appointed by the Legislature of Massachusetts was read in the Senate last Monday, proposing to postpone the choice of election of President and Vice President until the next session.
The accounts from the West Indies are of the most distressing nature. While provisions here are spoiling on our hands, owing to Mr. Jefferson's embargo, the inhabitants of some of the islands are starving for the want of them. At Martinique the price of flour is SIXTY DOLLARS a barrel, and the inhabitants in a state of revolt and starvation. At Dominique flour is fifty dollars.
Captain Tredwell, of the Elizabeth from Gibraltar, informs, that the British sloop of war Squirrel arrived at Gibraltar with information that a French squadron of 7 sail of the line and 50 transports had passed by Minorca, supposed to be bound to Cetté, or Algiers. A frigate was immediately despatched with information to the British squadron off Cadiz.
Capt. Hudson, of the Quantibaycook, from Madeira, informs, that just before he sailed, a cartel arrived at that place from England, and brought out further orders to have the island surrendered to the Portuguese; which was accordingly done, and the Portuguese colours hoisted on the forts. A frigate was daily expected to take on board gen. Beresford, who it was reported was going to the Brazils. Mr. Cathcart, the American consul, informed capt. B. that news was just received by a vessel in 6 or 7 days from Lisbon (with passengers) that the old king of Spain was killed, and that Buonaparte was only two days a march of Madrid, at the head of 80,000 men! The inhabitants of Lisbon were in great distress for provisions.
[The news of the demise of the old king of Spain is not true. Later accounts, from Madrid of the 27th of April, received in this city do not notice it.] The Boston Palladium says—"A vessel sailed for Halifax on Sunday, on board of which were about 100 foreign sailors as passengers. We heard of one American among them, who passed himself for an Englishman, and on being questioned by a person who knew him, said he had been long without employ, and wished to get some where, where he could find business."
June 11.
It is reported, that Col. Bunn was passenger in the British Packet which sailed on Thursday last. If so, it is certain, that he has not gone out with an appointment from Mr. Jefferson, relative to Spanish affairs.
Extract of a letter from St. Croix, dated the 20th May last, received per the brig Henry, Captain Goodrich, arrived at New-Haven.
"I am sorry the Embargo continues. Mr. Jefferson, certainly is a very great enemy to his own country, and has done her more real injury in a short time than he could ever do the English or French. We are not so much distressed for provisions as Mr. Jefferson, by his embargo might wish. We have some flour, corn meal, and plenty of Irish beef, pork and butter, and salt fish from Nova-Scotia: besides we have plenty of yams (a good substitute for bread), not only in this, but in all the Windward Islands; where all the planters have turned their attention to the cultivation of provisions: consequently, American provisions will be less in demand: hence Mr. Jefferson has been a scourge to his country, and what he thought would be a curse to the British Colonist, is a blessing in disguise. We had several arrivals lately, some from Bristol, Newcastle, and four from Liverpool—some from Halifax and New Brunswick; and in due time will have more, and plenty from Quebec."
Letters from St. Croix, by the same arrival, say, that the American vessels that were there previous to the Proclamation, would be permitted to take cargoes, but no others.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) June 4.
Captain Dame from Sicily, in 60 days, confirms generally the information brought by captain Mantor, and given in the Centinel of the 7th ult. that a large French squadron had left port, and had been pursued by Lord Collingwood, accompanied by admiral Thornborough and Sir R. J. Strachan.
The last accounts before he sailed, stated that the French squadron had arrived in the Gulph of Tarrento; where it was supposed, they expected to join a small Russian squadron from the Adriatick, and afterwards proceed towards the Black Sea, with an intention of forming a junction with the Turkish fleet.
Admiral Martin with five sail of the line, was at Palermo.
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
To the Editor of the (London) Times.
Sir, I am a foreigner, and arrived in your country not long since; I do not therefore pretend to have any exact knowledge of your home politics and party disputes, and certainly do not mean to interfere with them. Yet there is one thing which has so much surprised me, that I wish to say a word on the subject. It is the opinion I find entertained here, or rather the language held by publick characters, on the Copenhagen expedition. I will not say a word in favour of that expedition, but I must notice my astonishment at the extravagant censure passed upon it by those of your great orators in parliament, who are stiled the Opposition. They have stiled it an outrage on the law of nations, surpassing all and every thing ever done by the French! I am told indeed, that some phrases do not mean much when spoken by party men; still they serve to mislead and deceive. To say nothing of an infinite number of acts done by the French which I and all of us are alike acquainted with, or ought to be before we hold such language; I am desirous to put in parallel one of Buonaparte's acts, which seems to me to be really what many term the Copenhagen expedition, and which has had a strong effect upon me, from the circumstance of having been an eye witness of it; and as I can state details, which I believe are unknown in this country, my narrative may amuse your readers when there happens to be no fresh arrivals from abroad.
The affair I have alluded to, is the seizure of the Electorate of Hesse Cassel, which has since been united to other plunder, and formed into a younger brother's portion for king Hieronymus. Immediately after the battle of Jena, the French government required of the elector to declare whether or not he would be neutral in the Prussian war; in which case, he was desired, as a pledge, to disband the 40,000 men he had in arms.—The elector answered in the affirmative, and complied with the request immediately, leaving only 4,000 dispersed through the country. This took place toward the end of October.
In the beginning of Nov. an army of 30,000 entered Hesse, under the command of marshal Mortier and the king of Holland; they proceeded towards Cassel, and requested permission of the elector to march through the town, on their way to Hanover. After some objections this was granted, and the following day fixed upon for that purpose. The French troops advanced in great numbers, but still no one suspected any harm. The operations of the war sufficiently accounted for such movements. All the beau monde of the place, and the elector with the rest went out to behold the French soldiers. The day passed over, and the elector was further requested to permit the troops to encamp before the town for one night; this was granted, and the inhabitants were ordered to furnish the soldiers with all the conveniencies they wanted.
When, however, the day broke, the people found to their amazement that the French had spent the night in erecting batteries, and planting artillery against the town; and soon after an officer was sent to the elector, commanding him instantly to disarm his soldiers and surrender the town. The elector protested against such a proceeding, and begged for 24 hours to consider what he should do. Marshal Mortier returned an answer to the following effect: that he had received orders from his monarch to take possession of Hesse, and disarm the soldiery; that on the least denial he should proceed to hostilities: the elector could judge of the marshal's power to execute these commands. He had three hours given him to form his resolution; but the Marshal trusted he would take himself off before that period should be elapsed. The military amounted to no more than 1800, and the enemy was 50,000 strong; the elector retired, and the French entered as conquerors!
The character of the Hessian soldiery now shewed itself. Their rage was excessive. The greater part of the cavalry mounted their horses, and fought their way through the enemy. The infan-
try could not escape, but destroyed, for the greater part, their arms. The guard especially, which was stationed before the castle gate, distinguished themselves. When the French came to off their post, the subaltern officer, a venerable old man, stepped forward, and exclaimed, while the tears were in his eyes—"I have ventured my life for my prince, and never yielded up my arms; and you are the last who should have them;"—and instantly dashed his sabre into pieces against the pavement. In a moment all the soldiers of the guard did the same. To do the French soldiers justice, I should add, that they stood by without uttering a syllable; they seemed ashamed of the vile part they were made to play. The whole day long, the soldiers were seen running from street to street, and even crying for rage; some exclaimed that the elector did not think them worth being shot for him. In the mean while, the French took care to remain in bodies of thirty or forty together; strong patrols marching in the streets. The new government adopted measures of precaution, trying to pacify the populace, and promising kind treatment, &c.
About a week afterwards, a contribution of four millions of dollars was levied on the town. The arsenals, the picture gallery, and the museum, one of the richest in Germany, were seized, and subsequently transported to Paris. The elector's palaces were gutted; and the furniture and effects, which were not worth sending into France, were sold by auction.
And was this act of robbery then surpassed in atrocity by the Copenhagen expedition?—It was pretended that the elector was friendly to Prussia at his heart! What then? He subdued his private feeling; he acceded to the proposal of France to disarm his troops; and no breach of his engagement has been proved against him.
The brother of the elector is governor of Holstein, and the elector himself fled into that province for shelter. It would be curious to know how far they agree with their kinsman the king of Denmark in his exclamations against the English.
Only one word more as to resemblance this act bears to the Danish expedition. I hope I shall not be told, that because Cassel was taken, and Hesse seized and disarmed without bloodshed, the proceedings of the French were more humane than those of the English at Copenhagen; for if Cassel was not bombarded, this surely was not owing to the forbearance of the assailants, but was occasioned only by the different characters of the two princes. Had the Crown Prince been summoned at Cassel, he would not have absconded, and Cassel would consequently have been battered to the ground."
When Cassel was required to yield, there was no offer of restitution at a certain period; there were no purposes of self defence, no requisition merely to disarm; it was an act of unqualified rapine and subjugation.
This is all I have to observe, Mr. Editor. I know not how Englishmen may feel on the recital of such deeds. On the continent you are frequently reproached with insensibility to the crying injustice committed by France against all the continental countries, from the confidence you feel that you are out of the reach of such devastation.
I wish to God you may never find yourselves mistaken. I am, Sir, your humble servant.
HASSIENSIS.
On Wednesday the 22d inst. at 11 o'Clock on Marsden's wharf, will be Sold for Cash, 5 pipes choice 7 years old L. P. Madeira WINE. And for approved Notes at 60 days, the Inspector's Notes for 32 hlids. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco, and 20 puncheons Grenada Rum. FRANCIS SMITH. June 17.
WIG-WAM GARDENS Will open THIS EVENING with the Fort Band, with Fire-Works and Illuminations, viz: 1. A Horizontal Running Piece, crowned with Chinese Fire, Sheaves, bearing in its centre a battery of Roman Candles. 2. A Brilliant Sun, various in shape and colour, which will stop entirely without any appearance of fire, and will resume its rotation again. 3. A Running Vertical Piece, bearing in its centre three Rings, blue, red, and white. 4. Two Rays of Brilliant, changing into the battle of the four Butterflies, their different shapes and rotations. ICE-CREAMS, &c.—Admittance 25 Cents. FRIDAY, June 17. 2
New Baltimore and Norfolk Packet. The Sloop William & Mary, will sail from Newton's wharf for Baltimore, TO-MORROW EVENING (Saturday) This vessel is intended as a regular Packet, has a large and elegant cabin, containing twenty beds, with four state rooms, perfectly retired for the accommodation of families. The table will be handsomely supplied, and the beds neat and clean. Ladies and Gentlemen who intend to visit Baltimore by water, will please to call at Newton's wharf, and examine the accommodations, where passages may be taken. Freight will be received on the usual terms. June 17.
The Subscriber is disposed to Contract for a quantity of BRICKS and LIME. Terms will be made known on application to John Saunders, Asst. M. Agent. Fort Nelson, June 17.
SHOES SELLING OFF. E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, Main-Street, Offers for SALE at cost and charges, The greatest variety of SHOES ever offered for sale in any one store in the United States, for CASH only. All persons indebted as above, are respectfully requested to make payment. June 17. 3
FOR BOSTON. The Schooner JANE, John Hedge, master, will sail in fifteen days. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf, or Martin Fisk. June 13. 3
FOR ST. BARTHOLOMEWS. The Swedish Sloop AFRICAN; will take passengers if application is made within fifteen days. A charter would be accepted, or to bring property from any British Island not to be leaved off St. Thomas. Apply on board to Captain Portely, at Lee's upper wharf. June 1. 1

NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808. Cornelius Cruywaygan, Compt' In Chancery. against Marizita Bozellis and Moses Myers, Defendants. The defendant Marizita Bozellis not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Marizita Bozellis, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Marizita Bozellis in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808. Thomas Jones, Compt' In Chancery. against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased. The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808. Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Slater, widow and devisee for life of John Slater, deceased, Richard and William S. Slater, sons and devisees of the said John Slater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Slater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Slater, deceased, Defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendants Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
York County Court, April 18, 1808. Ordered, That Thomas Griffin, Gawin L. Corbin, and Peyton Southall, gentlemen, be appointed Commissioners to let to the lowest bidder at the expense of this County, the building of a CLERK'S OFFICE as soon as possible, for the use of the said County, on the publick square in the town of York, on the plan and of the dimensions following, viz—The House to be of brick and covered with slate or tile, 20 by 12 feet in the clear, 10 feet pitch in the clear, a chimney, a brick floor, and a passage at the entry; two and an half bricks thick to the water table, and two bricks thick above—the wood work whereof to be neatly painted; bond with approved security for the due and faithful performance of this work of the under-taker is to be taken, and returned by the said commissioners to this Court. Copy, Attest, S. Shields, Jun. C. Y. C.
The Commissioners above named are anxious to proceed in the execution of the above order, as early as possible, and will be glad to receive proposals for the erection of the building mentioned in the preceding order immediately. Thomas Griffin, } Com'ts. Gawin L. Corbin, } Peyton Southall, } The above will positively be Let on the third Monday in June, it being Court Day. York Town, 9th May, 1808. 3w
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established
A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY. For this purpose he has employed the journeyman who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it. New SHOES from New-York, as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s. and 8s. 6d. for 7s. 6d.; those at 15s. for 13s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction. Gentlemen's SHOES and PUMPS of many kinds, made in his factory, and in Newark. VERNON'S BOOTS, which are no doubt elegant—Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very few gentlemen who cannot be fitted. A few hundred bushels of ground Alum Salt; India Cottons, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash. From 10 to 15 BOYS may get good places as apprentices to the Boot and Shoe-Making Business—those will be preferred who have been taught to read, write, and cypher; none will be taken under 12 nor over 16. June 6. if
WHITE JEANS, &c. Just Received A few pieces very fine White JEANS, Real Patent NANKINS, Best NAVY CLOTHS, and fashionable BUTTONS. For Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. May 9. if
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops. The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the undivided attention of the medical profession. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superior efficacy of his prescriptions in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtues of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vendored, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 11, South Second Street, Philadelphia. The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following: Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render it useless for the time of use, when, on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed. I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficial act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton. Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmer's Bank of Maryland. I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON. Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor. I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plumb Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatism pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatism affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR. The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters. Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders. PRO BONO PUBLICO. Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to seafaring men and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse. The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second Street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD's, Petersburg. Where also may be had, THE IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. 1awly
A NEGRO WOMAN for Sale. She is an excellent Cook and House Servant—Price 300 dollars, Cash. Apply at the Ledger Office. May 13. if
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2. if
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Warehouse, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
FOR RENT. That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also, That convenient House, where Mr. Cornelius Calvert formerly lived; they have very fine gardens and all convenient out-houses—possession may be had on the first day of May next, on application to James Tucker. April 13. if
Landing from the Sloop African, from St. Bartholomews, 258 bags Gaudaloupe COFFEE, 37 hogsheads } St. Martin's SUGARS. 8 barrels 8 puncheons Rum. In Store, 60,000 wt. Jamaica COFFEE, 10,000 do. Laguira do. 30 kegs Raisins; 150 barrels Rye Whiskey, 4 pipes Country Gin; 10 pipes old Madeira Wine, 6000 bushels Ivice 5500 do. St. Ubes 2500 do. Turk's Island 5000 do. coarse Liverpool } SALT. C. & F. WHITTLE. May 30. if
FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. April 7. if
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. March 2. if
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. if
ENGLISH KID SHOES. WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, 1 trunk fashionable English Kid Shoes For Sale at a very low price. To close a consignment, they will sell the best of Hussar BOOTS at 8 Dolls. per pair Backstrap do. at 10 do. if do June 9.
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars. Moses Myers. April 18. if
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 96 Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. if
Ladies' Kid and Morocco SLIPS. ALSO, Monroe SHOES with Heels. June 6. if
BANK NOTES LOST. FIFTY DOLLARS will be paid to any person who will give the Subscriber such information as will enable him to recover the following Bank Notes, of the Branch Bank of the United States, Norfolk. L. No. 1134—dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804, favour R. Taylor, for 100 dollars. F. No. 6663—dated Philadelphia, 12th April, 1803, favour R. Taylor, for 100 dollars. WILLIAM DICKSON. June 6. if
I will give Cash for barrel STAVES for fifteen days from this date. Moses Myers. June 6. if
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2 lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do 2s. 9d. m. or 1d 3d. do 2s. 3d. or 12 1-2 Sheathing, 7 1-2d 6d Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street 10 hlhd. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hlhd. and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 6 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffs; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. if
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No. 44, Church-Street M 30. if
FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. April 7. if
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. March 2. if
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. if
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lantens, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. if
LABOURERS WANTING. The President and Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to Richard Blow, William Cannack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer. May 6. if
LANDING From on board the Swedish Sloop African, captain Portelly, from St. Bartholomews, 2800 HIDES, Spanish, 10 tierces fine Green Marseilles COFFEE, 15 seroons Flouant INDIGO—For Sale by Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. IN STORE, 10,000 wt. good COFFEE, 15 hogsheads good 2d quality SUGAR, 10 do. N. E. RUM. May 27. if
FOR SALE, Or will be bartered in part for Tobacco, 73 punch. choice Demarara RUM, a few puncheons Gosport RUM, and very fine retaining MOLASSES. JAMES YOUNG. June 3. if
RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR. Have received by the Ship, Rolla, Captain Garey, from London, A few Packages of GOODS, suitable for the season. They have also on Hand, Cambrick; common and furniture Cantones; plain and striped Cambrics, White and coloured Jeans; Irish Linens. Sheeting and Cotton Shirting; London fine line Cloths and Cassimeres, 4 3/4 and 6 3/4 Cambrick Muslins; Ginghams, Silk and Cotton Chambrys, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves and Hosiery, of all kinds, Sacking, Oznaburgs, and Brown Rolls, Pipes by the box, and Combers by the barrel, And an assortment of HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. all of which they will sell low for Cash, or undoubted Paper at Sixty Days—Also for Sale, 150 barrels NEW PORK, 50 kegs Lard; Old Jamaica Rum and Sugar. May 6. if
Just landed from on board the Schooner Ploughboy, Capt. Hall, from Charleston, 50 tierces fresh RICE, 15 Bales Upland COTTON—For Sale by GEORGE RAINCOCK. May 11. if
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia, a hand-some assortment of SPRING GOODS, which with their goods on hand, comprise a large and general assortment, and they will be sold at very reduced prices for Cash only. May 9. if
On Hand, A few qr. casks of choice Teneriffe WINE, And a few kegs fresh Dutch HERRINGS—For sale by the Subscriber. Moses Myers. April 25. if
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the Schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of super or quality. ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Picklenburgs, superior Cloths, Ginghams, Silk Hosiery, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for Cash or a protracted note. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. if
ADVERTISEMENT. A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD. This Book was sent to the late Mr. Mack to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office. April 29. if
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled, 6000 bushels do. do. 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Salem, by A. Maclure. May 6. if
AT PRIVATE SALE, BY S. MARKS, JUN. 60 hogsheads St. Kitt's RUM. March 2. if
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Matras Tickling, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 26. if
ICE-CREAMS. The Subscriber begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and Portsmouth, that he has begun to make ICE-CREAMS in various shapes, which he will sell for the moderate price of nine pence during the season, at his House No. 30, Church-street, where he has a neat place for the reception of private parties; and for convenience, he will send out with care and punctuality according to the orders he will receive. Also, Cordials, Syrups, and Cakes. J. DENIS. June 1. 3w
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.