Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-09-01 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUD.
VOL. VI.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 1, 1809.
NO. 20.]
For New-Orleans, The regular Packet Brig SPANISH LADY, Richard Hurst, master, will sail on the first day of October next.
For Lisbon, The fine fast sailing Ship BETSEY, Edward Watson, master, will sail in 10 or 12 days; has excellent accommodations.
Freights are wanted for the Ship ARIADNE, Capt. R. Hoyt, burthen 298 tons, a fine new ship, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in about 10 days.
The Brig WASHINGTON, Capt. V. Bagley, burthen --- tons, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo.
Charter, The Ship William & Mary, E. Tipling, master, burthen 230 tons, will carry 200 barrels or 230 hogsheads.
For Sale or Charter, The Brig EXPERIMENT, Henry Dickson, master, burthen 140 tons, and will carry 1100 barrels Flour.
60 hogsheads St. Kitt's MOLASSES, 60 do. Sugar; 50 do. Jamaica Coffee, 52,500 wt. St. Domingo do.
A Good Stanch VESSEL, Of 150 to 180 hogsheads wanted.
The Great Match Race! For Two Thousand Dollars, Will be run on WEDNESDAY the 13th of September next.
NEW GOODS. WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED 30 packages Spring and Summer GOODS.
LANDING At Newton's wharf, the CARGO of the Brig George, from Matanzas, Consisting of Fine Muscovado SUGAR, in Hhds.
FOR RENT, A HOUSE and LOT, On Catherine Street, adjoining Mr. Wm. Thomson's; possession may be had immediately by applying to the subscriber.
Who will give Cash for 200 cords WHARF WOOD, on delivery. RICHARD TAYLOR.
150 Barrels New HERRINGS, For Sale by JENNINGS & RODDEY. I will Sell or Rent for a term of years, that desirable Little Retreat, called THE COTTAGE.
Now landing from on board the Schooner Fair American, from St. Domingo, 24,000 feet MAHOGANY, of the first quality.
1,400 lbs. Spanish TOBACCO. 12 pipes Cogniac and Bourdeaux BRANDY.
Now landing from on board the Schooner Success, from Portsmouth, 16 kegs BUTTER; 18 boxes SOAP.
NOTICE. I intend to leave this State about the first of Oct. next, and request all persons having claims against me to bring in their accounts for settlement.
Just Published, Proofs of the Corruption of General JAMES WILKINSON, And of his connection with Aaron Burr.
Letters by M. De St. Evremont, and Waller—Vol. 4th American Reprint—Shakespeare's Plays, the first complete edition in America, in 17 volumes.
Manchester Academy. In consequence of the intended removal of Mr. JOHN WOOD, to the City of Richmond, on the 25th September next.
State of North-Carolina, Superior Court, April Chowan County. Term, 1809. JAMES R. BENT, vs. ADON CURTIS.
THE DEFENDANT in this suit having failed to appear and file his answer agreeable to law, and it being represented to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this State.
I wish to Sell on moderate terms, A Valuable Tract of LAND, Well timbered, containing 460 acres, more or less, surveyed by Mr. George Nicholson, County Surveyor.
NOTICE. THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The settlement of its concerns devolves on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorized to grant discharges.
DOCTOR BALFOUR, Will take a Young Gentleman into his Shop as a Student of Medicine.
For SALE or RENT, That large Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Town-Point, Main-street, at present occupied by the subscriber.
Who wishes to Sell, 259 ACRES OF LAND, Lying in the County of Princess Anne, on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River.
Gingham, Calicoes, and Shirtings. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received via Philadelphia, 4 Trunks CALICOES.
LANDING From the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Wheeler, from St. Vincent, 50 puncheons RUM.
LOST OR MISLAID. The following LAW BOOKS: 4th Volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 5th do. Comyn's Digest; Powell on Contract.
I will sell very reasonable The following LAW BOOKS: VIRG. Bacon's Abridgment, Gwillim's Edition, Feam on Contingent Remainder and Executory Devices.
ANTIGUA RUM. Landing from on board the sch'r Catharine Shepherd, 25 puncheons Antigua RUM.
And in Store, 15 punch. choice 6 years old RUM. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor.
NOTICE. I intend to petition the next General Assembly, to pass a special act, authorizing the Overseers of the Poor, or Commissioners for that purpose, to be appointed, to sell the GLEBE LANDS, in the County of Mathews.
FOR SALE, 2 Carriages and 6 excellent HORSES, 2 Shares in the Norfolk Theatre, 1 Pew in the Episcopal Church, 1 Pew in the Presbyterian Church.
A GREAT BARGAIN. Wig-Wam Gardens for Sale For air, water, and health, none superior. Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar, 20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE.
THE COMMISSIONERS For Paving the Streets in Norfolk, are desirous to contract for as much clean coarse Sand as shall be necessary for the paving of Market-Street.
Bills on London, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate, Just Received, A few bales very fine India Cottons.
Wood & Hastings, A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne.
Tully Robinson, 50,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate.
SPRING GOODS. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received a small supply of SEASONABLE GOODS, among which are, 4-4 Irish LINENS, part extra fine.
BROAD CLOTHS. Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle, Drab, Mixed, &c. Broad Cloths; middling and common do.
NOTICE. The Subscriber desires all persons who have claims against him to present them for settlement, and those who are indebted to him are requested to make immediate payment.
John Hamilton, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Price 37 1-2 Cents, A few Copies of LETTERS, Under the signatures of SEXEY and of A FARMER.
From the Editor's Preface. Great publick exigencies, in free governments, have always called forth great virtue and talents.
Should we survive the fraud, prejudice and power, which have conspired for our ruin, we shall not fail to meet the timely illustrations of the sage, and the heroic devotion of the patriot.
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NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the General Court of the Commonwealth.

His Grace - Marquis
The court martial on admiral Harvey, for charges
set forth in lord Cochrane's letter, dated April 4
1809, on the Caledonia, in Basque Roads, this day, on
board the Gladiator, in Portsmouth Harbour.
The court was composed of Sir R. Curtis, Bart.
President; Vice-Admiral G. B. Holloway, Vice-Presi-
dent; J. T. Duckworth, V. ad. Sir H. R. Stanhope,
V. ad. William R. Raper, J. Sutton, Rear-ad. W.
A. Greville, Capt. the Hon. N. K. Levesque, Captain
Palmer Malcolm, Capt. James M'Namara, Capt.
John Irwin, M. Greetham, Esq. Judge Advocate.
The order for assembling the court, and lord Gam-
bier's two letters, being read as follows:
No. 88.
Caledonia, in Basque Roads, April 4.
Since the receipt of your letter, signifying their lordships'
direction to me, to employ him upon the service of
attempting to destroy the enemy's fleet by the means
of fire-ships, &c. and I beg leave to assure their
lordships, that lord Cochrane shall have every as-
sistance, with all the means in my power to give
him, for the accomplishment of so desirable an object.
As the fire-ships may be expected to arrive every
moment, I immediately communicated to the different
ships (through the medium of the admirals of di-
visions to the respective captains) the projected in-
vention of destroying the enemy's fleet, and direct-
ed them to furnish me with the names of such lieu-
tenants as would volunteer to command the fire-
ships, which may not be under the direction of an
officer of the rank of commander; and also that a
number of volunteer seamen, sufficient to man the
fire vessels, (or for any other service) should be
kept in readiness - at the same time I held out to the
officers and men (volunteers) encouragement of re-
ward by their lordships to such as should distinguish
themselves on this occasion.
Upon this, rear-admiral Harvey came on board
the Caledonia, and stated a number of officers and
men on board the Tonnant, that were ready volun-
teers to undertake the service, and that he offered
himself to have the direction of that service. I in-
formed him that their lordships had fixed upon lord
Cochrane for that purpose; on which rear admiral
Harvey declared to me, in the most disrespectful
manner, and desired me to consider it as an official
communication - that if he was passed by, and lord
Cochrane, or any junior officer appointed in
preference, he should immediately desire to strike
his flag, and resign his commission. I informed
him that I should be sorry to be obliged to take such a
strong measure, and that the lords commissioners of
the admiralty having fixed upon lord Cochrane, and
directed me to employ him upon the service, I could
not deviate from their lordships' orders; the rear-
admiral, upon this, continued his vehement and in-
sulting language to me, and stated how much he had
been neglected for his former services, both by my-
self and by others of their lordships' predecessors
there - that he had not been rewarded for the emi-
nent services he had performed. And after much
violent invective, and a continuation of insulting ges-
tures and language, under which, I beg to assure
their lordships, I preserved my temper and calm-
ness towards him, he declared, that he had differed
with me in opinion, with respect to my conduct in
the command of the fleet - that he could impeach
me for misconduct and bad management; and ended
by saying, with the same insulting tone and manner,
that he then offered himself to go, in the Tonnant, or
any old rotten vessel, four-gun ship, to board the
enemy's three-decked ship in Aix-roads, and bring
her out.
Here I must observe to their lordships, that in a
conversation, a few days ago, with rear-admiral Har-
vey, upon the strong position of the enemy's fleet, he
stated it to be his opinion, that any ships that enter-
ed their anchorage to attack the enemy, could never
return from it.
I shall not trouble their lordships with any further
detail, respecting the disrespectful conduct of rear-
admiral Harvey towards me, but only to say, that I
never in my life received so much insult towards my
feelings, as on the present occasion. I
must add, however, that I have uniformly shown the
rear-admiral that respect and attention to which his
rank entitled him; and I can venture to appeal to
all the officers under my command, that the service,
since I have been in the command of the fleet, has
been conducted with the greatest harmony, and the
best understanding with the officers their lordships
have done me the honour to place under my com-
mand; and that I have used all the zeal, attention,
and diligence in my power, to discharge my duty
with integrity and uprightness. Under these cir-
cumstances, and a consideration that the public ser-
vice may be impeded, I trust their lordships will see
the necessity of taking the most speedy measures of
relieving me from the embarrassing situation in
which I am placed by the officer second in command
to me here, treating me in a manner so contemptu-
ous and insulting as to amount even to mutiny. Hav-
ing stated what I have done, I beg to assure their
lordships, that I do it only with a view to vindicate
my character from the unmerited aspersions cast upon
me by an officer so violently situated against me as
rear-admiral Harvey appears to be, and this for an
act not my own.
If your lordships should not, upon this statement,
think it necessary to order a court martial to be held
upon rear-admiral Harvey for his conduct, I beg it
may be considered that I reserve to myself the right
of making an application for that purpose.
I have the honour to be, &c. GAMBIER.
No. 90.
Caledonia, in Basque Roads, April 4, 1809.
Sir - Since I closed my letter to you this morning
(No. 88), stating the conduct of rear admiral Har-
vey yesterday, it has come to my knowledge that he
has, in many instances, spoken of me in a most con-
temptuous and disrespectful manner, to several of-
ficers in the fleet; and done so, with that publicity,
that it cannot fail to have been disseminated amongst
the inferior officers and seamen under my command.
It is truly painful to me, particularly under the
circumstances of an approaching enterprise, that
Basque Roads should have been used by any one, calcu-
lated to subject the confidence and discipline, and
to militate so much against the proceedings of the
public service; more especially that it should have
been used by an officer holding the station of second
in command here. I cannot now, however, hesitate
upon the course which it becomes necessary for me
to pursue on this occasion, and have therefore to re-
quest that the lords commissioners of the admiralty
will be pleased to order a court martial to try rear
admiral Harvey upon the charges set forth in my
letter of this day's date (No. 88); and for having,
as before stated, spoken of me, and my char-
acter and conduct, at different times, in an inso-
lent and contemptuous manner, tending to sub-
vert the discipline of the fleet, much to the preju-
dice of the public service.
I have the honour to be, &c. GAMBIER.
The above two letters were addressed to the hon.
the Earl of St. Vincent, Secretary to the admiralty.
Lord Gambier was sworn and examined by the ad-
miral prosecutor, Charles Bicknell, Esq.
Q. I believe your lordship is commander in chief
of the fleet at present, and was so on the 3d of April
last, and that your flag was flying on board the Ma-
rlborough ship, Caledonia, A. I. was.
A. I believe that your lordship's flag was flying
on board the Caledonia on that day.
Q. Did your lordship, as such commander in chief,
receive orders from the lords of the admiralty, to
employ captain lord Cochrane, of the Imperieuse,
in an attempt to destroy the enemy's fleet in Basque
Roads, and on that day did your lordship receive
such order? - I did receive directions to that pur-
port, I think on the 2d or 3d of April last; I can-
not speak positively to the very day.
Be pleased to produce that order.
(The order was accordingly produced and read to
the court.)
Did your lordship, in consequence of that order,
issue any, and what, directions to the respective cap-
tains of the fleet, through the medium of the admir-
als of divisions, on the subject of such service? -
I issued orders through the flag officers of the fleet,
as set forth in my first letter to Mr. Pole, which I
believe is unnecessary to repeat.
What was rear admiral H. rvey's rank and situa-
tion in the fleet at the time? - He was rear admiral
of the red, and second in command.
Did rear admiral Harvey afterwards come on
board the Caledonia, and on what day? - Admiral
Harvey came on board the Caledonia in the after-
noon, I think, of the 3d of April.
Be pleased to state to the court all that passed be-
tween your lordship and the rear admiral on that
day - Having detailed the circumstances that led to
the unpleasant interview with admiral Harvey, in
which he offered an insult to me in my capacity as
commander in chief of the channel fleet, which I
could not pass over without compromising that disci-
pline, which it was my duty to support and to en-
force; on the afternoon of the 3d of April, as I stat-
ed before, admiral Harvey came on board the Cale-
donia, and in my cabin, no other person being pre-
sent, informed me, that in consequence of the orders
I had issued, calling upon the officers and seamen in
the fleet to volunteer their services in the fire-ships
that were preparing to be sent against the enemy's
fleet in Aix Roads, there were several officers, and
a number of men on board the Tonnant, ready and
willing to undertake that service, and admiral Har-
vey offered himself to me for the direction of it. I
informed admiral Harvey I had received directions
from the lords of the admiralty to employ lord Co-
chrane in the enterprise of the fire-ships. Upon which
admiral Harvey declared to me, in a high tone and
disrespectful manner, that if he were passed by, and
lord Cochrane, or any other officer junior to him,
(admiral Harvey) appointed to that service, in pre-
ference to him, that he should immediately desire to
strike his flag, and should resign his commission. I
informed admiral Harvey I should be sorry to be ob-
liged to take such a strong measure; that I had received direc-
tions from the admiralty to employ lord Cochrane,
and could not deviate from their orders. Upon this
admiral Harvey, in a vehement and insulting man-
ner, said he had been neglected for his former ser-
vices, by myself, when I held a seat at the admir-
alty, and by other members of that board; that he had
not been rewarded for the eminent services he had
performed. Admiral Harvey added, in a very con-
temptuous manner, and offensive to me, that he was
sure I had written to their lordships to propose or re-
commend some officer junior to him, to supercede
him in the execution of any service that might be
undertaken by the fleet in Basque Roads. Observ-
ing admiral Harvey's heat and intemperance of man-
ner, I was careful to avoid saying any thing that
might give him the least offence, or increase his ir-
ritation, but calmly told him I had not taken such a
step; that I had in a private communication with
lord Mulgrave, informed him that the enemy's ships
in Aix Roads lay much exposed to the operation of
fire-ships, and that no doubt many volunteers might
be found to undertake the service, without mention-
ing any person to conduct it; which the rear-ad-
miral, by his manner and countenance, appeared to
treat with contempt; he said, he should bring me
to account for my conduct; but that was not the pro-
per time or place for it; he said, in a most con-
temptuous manner, that he despised the measures
of my sending an application to the admiralty, from
the acting master of the Tonnant, for a court mar-
tial upon the rear-admiral. I must observe, in jus-
tice to myself, that I had used all the means in my
power to accommodate the difference between ad-
miral Harvey and the acting master, which I thought
deserved the acknowledgments of the rear admiral.
Admiral Harvey also reproached me for not confid-
ing in him, or consulting him upon any service or
occasion; that I had no confidence in any person;
and that sir John Duckworth told him that I never
confided any thing in him. Admiral Harvey said he

BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY.
The subscriber informs the liberty of informing the public that he has been engaged in the business of boot and shoe making in Philadelphia, and has been successful in establishing a factory in this city.
Boot Legs, Tops, Vamps, and Calf Skins.
Of superior quality; together with an assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins of different patterns and colours, and such as now worn in the fashionable cities of England and France. He has brought with him some workmen from Philadelphia, and has employed a person lately from London, who has been employed a person lately for the purpose of making fashionable Shoe-Heels—SPANG LING done in the neatest manner, equal to that of London, as in Philadelphia he procured some of the most fashionable patterns by the late arrivals from England. From the knowledge he has of business, having worked in some of the best factories in London, Dublin, and Philadelphia, he offers himself to give general satisfaction to all who favour him with their orders; at which his prices shall be reasonable, as Cash will be required for every article on delivery.
August 9. John Fry.
Millinery and Mantua-Making Business.
The subscriber informs the Ladies of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, that she has arrived here from Philadelphia, and has opened Shop in Main Street. No. 1. Next to Mr. Peter Elliott's, where she carries on the above business in the most fashionable manner. This she is enabled to do, having provided herself with the latest and most fashionable PATTERNS from England and France.
ELIZA FRY.
Who has for Sale, a fashionable assortment of Ladies' Kid and Morocco SHOES.
Of the best quality. August 9.
J. MORAN,
Has just received per the schooner Rising Star, captain Gilbert, via New-York, in addition to his former supply.
AN ASSORTMENT OF Ship Chandlery and Hardware;
Among which are the following, London White Lead, Sheet Lead, Winding Hoes, Tea Kettles, Handaws, &c. August 7.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.
WANTED TO PURCHASE.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK,
For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHN GRANBERY, President
JOHN PENDREY'S
Boot and Shoe Manufactory,
No. 70, MAIN-STREET. The public are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentleman of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that he shall be waiting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N.B. Orders for Double Backstays, single do. and Cosmick, executed with the greatest despatch. August 1.
FOR RENT,
That large and commodious Three Story Fire Proof House,
on Wide Water-Street, at the head of Romney's wharf, lately occupied by Messrs. Noble and Arbuthnott & Co. as a Shipchandlery Store. Apply to Lilias M'Pherson. May 12.
AVIS.
Le Propriétaire de ces beaux Jardins
a "Brig's Point" est disposé de les vendre pour un Prix modique. L'Emplacement, l'Air & l'Eau le rendent désirable au point d'y faire un Amusement du Plaisir. Juillet 31.
THIRD NOTICE.
All persons having proper claims against the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are hereby notified to bring them in properly attested on or before the first day of September next, or this notice will be pleaded against all that may or shall be omitted to be brought in, it being requisite to make my return. Daniel R. Waddey, Administrator of D. Patterson's Estate. July 28.
LANDING
This day on Commerce Street, from the schooner Two Brothers, Capt. Nichols, 2 pipes, 50 hogsheads particular Tenerife WINE, 25 quarter casks superior quality Tenerife WINE, For Sale by Moses Myers & Son. ALSO, 100,000 feet Northern BOARDS, For Sale by the Ship Owners. July 6.
NEW RICE.
Just received, and now landing from the Schooner Ploughboy, 157 tierces NEW RICE, For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 30.
FOR RENT.
A TWO STORY HOUSE,
with a large and excellent Garden, pleasantly situated in Brigg's Point. The House is now undergoing repairs, and will be ready for the reception of a family in a few days—Apply to William Flume, & Co. August 7.
TENERIFFE WINE.
Landing from the Brig Androscoggin, Capt. Curran, Old London P. Tenerife WINE, In hogsheads and quarter casks—For Sale by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. July 14.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company: No. 29, Wall Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise. FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
The Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in ruin the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION: and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the public.
No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified—The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
No I. HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No II. HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No III. HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No IV. HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, or other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required.
Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Comps, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Corn Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
I. All applications for insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described.
II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupiers; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, or as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.
III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.
IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned out by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.
V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.
VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.
VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.
VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.
IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.
X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as is possible, to deliver in particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and, until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable: Also, if there appears any fraud, or false recovery, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to reimbursement of premiums, by virtue of the policy.
FOR SALE ON BARTHE.
For West-India Produce, at the Subscriber's Wharf, Houses on Commerce-Street and Town-Point.
60,000 WT. NAVY BREAD,
10,000 do. Pilot do. from New York. 100 do. Ship Bread. 100 barrels Crackers, 100 do. Ship Bread. STEPHEN HARRIS.
ALSO, 240 Casks STONE LIME.
August 14.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Lewis, on Monday last from Philadelphia, a large quantity of the best
Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, &c.
that has (probably) ever been in Norfolk. With the Philadelphia Upper Leather for Boots—the choice of Seal and other Leather here—good workmanship—great attention—no disappointments—a regular bred foreman—and a tolerable supervisor—He has already furnished and will continue to furnish, better Boots and Shoes and better treatment to custom than has been received here by any person in this way; on these conditions only he expects custom.
He has now from Baltimore, &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good stock of KID and MOROCCO all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an allowance made for that which is not; but the great increased price of all the materials, and the high price of labour in this way, will not admit of the Shs being said at the price of the run-work, generally offered for sale here.
He is now getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibility of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see.
He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gentlemen may be fitted at any time, with a certainty of getting such as are good, as he has no run work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His terms are cash only.
A LEASE
For the eligible PROPERTY
he now occupies is to be disposed of—it has about three and an half years to run.
Martin's Double Brand FLOUR,
in barrels and half barrels, manufactured solely for family use. July 6.
FOR RENT.
A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer.
Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient outbuildings. Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Lucker. August 15.
FOR SALE,
A very valuable Tract of LAND,
Containing eleven hundred acres, situated at the mouth of York River, in Gloucester County, remarkably pleasant and healthy, abounding with the finest fish, oysters, and wild fowl. The soil is well adapted to the culture of corn, small grain, tobacco and cotton; there is about 400 acres cleared and under good fence—the range for stock of all kinds is equal if not superior to any, having a large firm salt marsh attached to it. The timber is fully sufficient for the use of the plantation. The improvements are a good Overseer's House, an excellent Barn, Corn, and Negro Houses should have no objection to divide the Land, so as to suit purchasers, provided the whole could be sold—one third of the purchase money will be wanted in cash, the balance will be made easy; a great bargain may be had in the purchase, and the privilege of sowing 150 acres in small grain in the fall, which is now in corn; possession at Christmas next.
Any person who may wish to purchase, it is presumed will view the premises, which will be shown by Mr. William Thornton, who resides on the plantation, or the Subscriber, William K. Perrin. Gloucester County, June 24, 1809.
Just Landed,
104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR,
10 boxes clayed do. 150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey, 150 do. Alexandria superior Flour, 200 do. Middlings—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. Who off is for RENT, A Dwelling-House with five Rooms, pleasantly situated in the fields. May 17.
BEST FRENCH HATS,
Now opening and for Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. Also, just received on consignment, 3 Trunks CALLICOES, 9 cases Shirting Cotton; 2 do. Colrain do. 1 do. Platillas; 1 do. Ginghams, French Sewing Silk. June 26.
FOR SALE,
100 hogsheads choice MOLASSES,
JAMES YOUNG. July 11.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on South-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
NORFOLK.
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Genuine Patent and Family Medicines,
Celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human frame is liable. Prepared by T. W. DYOTT, M. D. THE CELEBRATED Stomachic Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and Fifty Cents.) Which has proved by thousands, who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the public; for speedily relieving and curing the cramp, pain, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual constipation, sick nerves at the stomach, severe head aches, &c.
For the dysentery or flux, cholera morbus, severe gripings, and other disorders of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy, and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility.
Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints, or disorders of the breast and lungs, even in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief.
Coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstructed respiration, will be found to yield to its influence in a few hours.
In rheumatism or consumptive complaints, horseflesh, whelings, shortness of breath, and the hooping cough, it will give immediate relief.
Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters.
(Price One Dollar.) These celebrated and well-known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet powerful virtues, and are particularly recommended for restoring weak constitutions, cleaning and strengthening the stomach, and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their purity and safety, are a most natural and effective remedy, when administered to children; they are gratefully warm, and pungently aromatic; they are extremely serviceable in all fevers, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventive against the complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Vegetable Nervous Cordial,
OR, Nature's Grand Restorative, Is confidently recommended as the most efficacious medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness, and various complaints, resulting from diffipated pleasures, residence in warm climates, the immoderate use of tea, the unskilful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Drops.
A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, swellings and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and a kind of green wounds; the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c.
Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven Hundred Thousand Persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility. These Medicines, which by being timely administered, will prevent the progress of many fatal diseases.
The Proprietor wishes to afford every information relative to the efficacy of the above Medicines in a small compass by exhibiting a list of exemplary cures, attested by respectable characters, for the satisfaction and encouragement of the afflicted—for which purpose such cures have been selected at different times and been inserted, as might display the alterative power of phyick. But as the number of cases are now become so numerous, I am obliged, instead of identifying the particulars, only to print an abstract of several testimonials, referring the reader to peruse the pamphlet, left at the Book-Store of Messrs. BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk June 5.
Phenix Fire Office
No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK.
INSURANCE UPON SHIPS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.
One month 12 1/2 cents per $100. Two do. 20 do. Three do. 25 do. Four do. 30 do. Five do. 35 do. Six do. 40 do. Seven do. 45 do. Eight do. 50 do. Nine do. 55 do. Ten do. 60 do. Eleven do. 65 do. Twelve do. 70 do.
The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent.
FOR SALE,
A neat well finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in
Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Eliegood. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 300 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoining Capt. John Stone's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON.
Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Davis, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to satisfy his creditors. May 8.