Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-08-09 00:00:00

WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1805.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, etc.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3 1-2
Prices of Stocks.
Virginia Bank, 10 dolls. per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 15 per cent. advance.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM...
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do.
A. Maclure.
August 7. tf 48
FOR SALE,
ON BOARD THE SHIP FRANKLIN, 120 Firkins Choice Boston BUTTER, Fit for Family use.—Apply to Moses Myers.
August 7. tf 49
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE RECEIVED,
By the Ship Hurren, from Lisbon, via Baltimore—Brig Sugar, from Oporto, via New-York; and Ship Pan & Triumph, from Bahia, and Bonavista— MADEIRA WINES.
CARCAVELLOS and PORT, of excellent quality.
ALSO, 10,000 Bushels loose Bonavista SALT, a float—which will be sold on moderate terms, if taken from along-side.
LIKEWISE ON HAND, A few Cwt. Superfine Portuguese Chocolate—Some Hamps Vermicelle—Sherry Wine in Quarter Casks—Fresh Raisins and Walnuts—And a few Pipes Gin and Cognac Brandy.
Oliveira, Fernandes & Co.
N. B. Wines will be sold low if taken by the quantity. August 7. 3 50
FOR SALE,
10 Puncheons West India RUM. 10 do. and 20 bbls. Continental do. 25 Barrels first quality SUGAR. 2,000 lbs. Green COFFEE, in bags, and 100 Barrels FLOUR—fresh from the Mills, and now a-float in the harbour.
FRANCIS SMITH.
August 7. 3 55
LANDING THIS DAY,
From on board the Schooner Jane, from Philadelphia, 10 Hogsheads Pennington's Loaf SUGAR. James Herron.
August 7. 2 55
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF,
FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Frith.
August 7. tf 52
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.
JOSEPH F. FOULER & CO.
BEING convinced of the Publick utility to the Merchants and Citizens of Norfolk generally, have determined on opening an Office of Intelligence, at No 4, Commerce-Street, next door but one to Little Water-Street, upon the same establishment as in all Commercial Cities, both in Europe and America...
N. B. Freight procured for Vessels, and Vessels for Freight—Books Fostered—Bills of Sale—Charter Parties, and every species of Writing, executed with neatness and expedition, upon the most moderate terms. Apply as above. August 7. 3 54
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,
A PERSON who has a perfect knowledge of Book Keeping, both Double and Single Entry, and of Accounts and Mercantile concerns generally—Merchants, Traders, or Merchants wanting an Assistant, or their Books brought up, may engage with the Advertiser on easy terms, as he is unemployed at present.—He would have no objection to go to the country. A line addressed to S. C. and left at the Intelligence Office No. 4, Commerce Street, next-door but one to Little Water Street, will meet due attention. July 7. 51
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT,
380 Barrels fresh inspected FLOUR. 235 do CORN. James Dykes & Co.
August 5. 3 44
WE ARE JUST RECEIVING—FOR SALE,
A FEW HUNDRED BARRELS
Prime fresh ground Superfine FLOUR, well worth the attention of those shipping this article, and wishing it to arrive at Market sound and in good condition
ALSO ON HAND, 100 Barrels SHIP STUFF. 125 do. X MIDDLINGS. 100 do. Fine FLOUR. Which will be sold low, or bartered for West India produce.
A FEW BARRELS
PLAISTER OF PARIS.
J. & W. Southgate. August 2. 4 36
LANDING THIS DAY, ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
The Cargo of the Schooner DANA, —Bastfir, Master, from St. Bartholomew's, 22 Hogsheads, } CHOICE SUGAR. 22 Barrels, 9 Hogsheads RUM. 5 Pipes TENERIFFE WINE. And a parcel Manufactured IRON WARE. Moses Myers. July 12. tf 818
From Bell's London Weekly Messenger.
The proceedings in parliament, this week, have been of a nature so important and interesting, as almost to form an era in the political history of this country, Lord Melville has been condemned by a vote of the house of commons, of a gross violation of law, and a high breach of duty in his conduct whilst treasurer of the navy, and the charges brought against him in the Tenth Report have generally been substantiated.
This event naturally suggests many considerations respecting the character of the offender, and the colour of his offence. It fixes our attention, likewise, upon the proceedings of the house of commons, the state of the ministry, and indeed, upon the whole aspect of publick affairs. The circumstance, though simple in itself, by no means stands detached in its consequences; it involves, in a great measure, the character of the ministry with whom Lord Melville has so long acted; it affects the credit of the government, that so vast a weight of the machine should have been sustained by a man publickly stigmatized; and above all, it must inflict the most dreadful wound upon the feelings of the noble lord himself, that after having consumed so great a portion of his life in this sunshine of publick favour, in the confidence of his king, and the general estimation of the world, he should be dismissed into a retirement, to which he can carry no consolation from the reflection of past services, but which must ever be poisoned with the most galling remembrances, and be divested of every thing, that can diffuse a calm and sweetness over the decline of his political life.
Pitiable indeed, would be the condition of lord Melville, if sentence were considered as finally passed upon him; but surely no one who has attended to the proceedings of the house of commons, will affirm this to be the case. If we were to credit the language of faction, and the triumph even of some of the newspapers, we should be led to suppose, that the greatest criminal who ever appeared in the world was now led in triumph by the publick justice of the country—that a monster of peculation was exhibited, such as the people had never seen before, and that new and unheard of crimes which were not familiar to our statute book, but which require the law of the country to be extended in order to comprehend their enormity.
Such is the language of faction, and such we are sorry to say, has too frequently been used. To triumph over a fallen enemy is always ignoble; and nothing, surely, can be more ungenerous than to swell the catalogue or heighten the colour of those offences for which he suffers.
Let it be remembered then, that lord Melville has not yet been convicted of peculation;—the purport of Mr. Whitbread's resolutions were to convict him of a breach of the act of parliament, and a neglect of duty. The expression expressly went to a division; cleared, for the present, of an imputation that lord Melville had participated with Mr. Trotter; not a sentence in the resolution bears the most distant reference to a direct charge of peculation. For though it is doubtless the intention on one part of the house of commons to follow up the blow, and fix upon lord Melville the stigma of having shared with Mr. Trotter in defrauding the publick, the end of their vote on Monday was only meant to smoothe their way to this investigation; and it was pretty evident, when the debate was resumed on Wednesday that the general feeling of the house would not accompany them in harsher proceedings, without a more full and judicial examination.
Upon the question which Mr. Whitbread put, it seemed impossible that the house of commons could have come to any other vote, because the charges had been acknowledged by lord Melville himself, they had been confessed before the commissioners, and afterwards in his publick letter. It was a happy thing, therefore, for the credit of the constitution and the glory of the country, that Mr. Whitbread's question was carried: we confess that we rejoice in it for the sake of the publick triumph, and the character of the house, however we may compassionate the individual who is the object of their censure.
It is indeed, a glorious day for the constitution, to see a man exalted in place and influence, covered by friends, intrenched behind the ministerial phalanx, and sheltered by the mighty shield of Mr. Pitt, reached by a censure of the house of commons, and dragged from the asylum, in which he thought himself secure, to undergo the publick justice of the country. Such a spectacle is gratifying to the eyes of the people; for it is not uncharitable to triumph in the mortification of a publick delinquent, because the punishment of offenders of this class acts with us as new incitement to our political duty, improves in us the spirit of patriotism, and cherishes a publick purity.
That the house of commons acted as they did, is matter of extreme joy to us; that the prosecutors of Lord Melville wisely desisted from pushing their resolutions further, we are likewise glad; for certainly, upon the present evidence, enough has been done. Lord Melville is recorded, by a vote of the house, to have broken his statutes, and violated his duty; it will be another inquiry whether he be a peculator. If this charge is established, in God's name, let him be made a memorable example of publick justice, that his disgrace may live in our annals, and be handed down to our posterity in the latest times. But, undoubtedly, there too frequently mixes with publick virtue a leaven of vice and faction; there is a zeal and fiery persecution in justice as in every thing else; and as the case of lord Melville is somewhat novel and ambiguous, we should be particularly cautious that we do not confound a zeal for the publick with the spirit of faction, and mistake justice for persecution.
FROM THE NAVAL CHRONICLE.
THE DANISH NAVY.
The following interesting account of the Danish Navy is extracted from the celebrated travels of Kuttner through Denmark, Sweden, &c. which are now translated in English.
"The whole Danish Navy lies in the harbour of Copenhagen. Though this arrangement is in many respects very convenient, yet it is attended with great disadvantages, both on account of danger from fire and blockades, or surprises in time of war. The harbour for merchant-ships, and that for the men of war, are separated only by wooden piles, or a kind of balustrade. Contiguous to the latter are several islands, denominated Holms, upon which are Dock-yards, containing every thing necessary, not only for the building, but likewise the equipment, of ships of war. The house in which the cables are made is said to be 900 feet in length, and I really think it the longest I ever saw. The thickest cables made there are 20 inches in circumference."
"We were conducted to the model-house, which is not usually shewn in other Dock-yards; on this
occasion it was observed, that no foreigner is permitted to see those at Portsmouth and Plymouth. A complete model of a ship of the line was shewn us. I never saw, even in England, any thing more per-fect, or more exquisite workmanship, or better calculated to afford an idea of each individual part of a ship. The whole can be taken into very small pieces, so that every thing may be seen in the most distinct manner. We were told that several men had been employed nine years on this model."
"Mr. Hohlenburgh has invented a new method of building men of war, which consists in decreasing the width of the stern, so as to make it much narrower than across the middle, or than the ships of war of any European nation usually are. This method is attended with the advantage, that the three aftermost guns on each side may be directed so as not only to fire straight forward, but likewise to the right and left. I saw a 24-gun frigate of this construction nearly ready for launching. It likewise has this peculiarity, that all the knees are of iron. By the alteration a considerable space is gained in the ship, and the movement of the guns greatly facilitated; for as the iron knee is much smaller than one of wood, and consequently requires less room, the guns may be pointed in a more oblique direction, either to the right or left. The English, however, are extremely hostile to this new method, and maintain ship is so shaken by the firing of the guns, that every part must receive and yield to the shock; but if the knees are of iron, instead of yielding, they re-act upon the body of the ship with greater violence, so that it is more liable to injury, and in the end will not last so long as those with wood in knees. Time must decide who is right."
"All men of war built at this place are of oak. Fir, which the English occasionally employ, is absolutely rejected. The Seeland oak is held in the highest esteem."
"Besides the above-mentioned frigate, a 74-gun ship was on the stocks, but not on Hohlenburgh's plan. I thought this vessel very heavy in wood, when compared with an English man of war of the same number of guns, but the Danes obstinately refused to admit the truth of this observation. I had before made the same remark on the Dutch ships."
"The whole Naval force of Denmark consists at present of 24 ships of the line, the largest of which carries 84, and the smallest 64 guns. Only one, called Christian VII. carries 100 guns; but she is too heavy, and consequently draws too much water for these northern seas, and is on that account never used. They could not, or rather would not, tell me the number of frigates and small ships, but I know that it is inconsiderable. The heaviest cannon are 36-pounders; the largest English ships carry 42-pounders; but the Danish pound is 10 per cent heavier than the English."
To inspect the Holms, or Dock-yards, a special permission from the Court is required. Our names were transmitted to the Crown Prince, and this regulation extends to all foreigners. Particular precaution has been observed in this respect since the last conflagration.
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Brig Brothers, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, For sale by William Pennock.
August 2. tf 37
40 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 400 Sacks Liverpool SALT. 250 Barrels Fine, 110 do. X Midling, } FLOUR. 160 do. Straight do. For sale by James Maurice & Co.
August 2. tf 32
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF,
From on board the Martha & Mary, from Grenada, 26 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHIRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston, 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 36,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 130 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle.
August 2. tf 33
NOW LANDING,
90 Bags Prime Green COFFEE. For sale by Moses Myers. July 22. tf 14
A SINGLE MAN,
Who writes a fair hand, and understands the French language well, will meet with an eligible situation by applying at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 26. tf 19
GILLIAT & MACKINDER,
Have received their assortment of SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London.—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. 622
250 Barrels Superfine, 250 do. Fine, 100 do. X Midlings, } FLOUR. 150 do. do. 50 do. Ship, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 589
NANKEENS AND TEAS.
5000 Pieces Yellow NANKEENS, of the first Chop. 30 Chests Hyson and Imperial TEAS. Both entitled to drawback.—For sale by Martin Fish. WHO HAS THIS DAY LANDING, From the Ship Charleston, Capt. Hall from Liverpool. 100 Crates QUEENS WARE, well assorted. May 29. tf 723

Last night the Storehouse of Messrs. Benjamin & John Reynolds was broken open. The villains ripped off the weather boarding and by that means got to the bolt that fastened the window, and thus entered the house. Nothing was taken off, as hath been yet discovered, but a Pocket Book, containing some papers of no importance, and a silver seal: The Pocket Book was found this morning, thrown into the dock. This act was perpetrated in the most publick part of the Borough, and near where the Watch assembles.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
A FEDERAL REPUBLICAN is received, and his request taken into consideration. We cannot conjecture what should induce this correspondent to request an insertion in the Ledger of what has been published so long ago, and in so many Papers in the United States. We may be wrong, but we do suspect this FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, to be an enemy in disguise. It must be evident that matters, to which the publick attention has been drawn in so great a degree could not have escaped our notice, and our omitting to publish them, was a plain proof that we did not choose to publish the articles requested. The private life and actions of Mr. JEFFERSON we have no right to examine, except when in connexion with his publick character, and it is our opinion that some of our federal friends have discovered more zeal than discretion in this particular.
The poetical communications of AMICUS are received, and although we have no wish to silence him, we cannot gratify him by an insertion of either in the Ledger. His Muse requires some cultivation, to meet the criticism, of taste and judgment.
Erratum.—In our last read in Mr. Elliot's letters from No. 1 to 10, for 1805 1804.
POLITICAL ESSAYS
ON THE ESSENTIAL AND DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF DEMOCRACIES AND REPUBLICS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
From the Baltimore Republican or Anti-Democrat.
ESSAY I.
It will be remembered that we lately republished from a Virginia paper of 1794, some remarks on the nature of our federal constitution; tending to prove, that, although it partakes of the principles of the three forms of government, the democratick, aristocratick, and monarchic, yet that it belongs not to any one of them, and in particular, that it is not a democracy.—The object of the writer appears to have been, to convince that party which then began to assume the name of democratick, that, as applying to our constitution, the title was ill-chosen; inasmuch as it substituted for the actual government of the country merely one of its originating principles. In this we so fully coincided that we considered the arguments in support of such an intention well deserving a republican.
In the Aurora (a paper published in Philadelphia by Mr. Duane) of the 14th June 1803, it is attempted to be proved that the article alluded to (which is subsequently denominated, 'a flaming, but treasonable' attack upon the American forms of government) has totally mistaken the nature of our federal and state constitutions, which are asserted to be in every respect complete and perfect Democracies, according to the favourite dogma of the party to which that paper is an oracle. In the National Intelligencer, a paper published at the seat of government, and next in authority to the Aurora, it is asserted that Liberty does not flow from good laws, but that good laws proceed from liberty. Which, if meaning any thing, must refer liberty to that state of nature, wherein man is unconfined by any law, not to that state of civil society, where Man's rights and liberties are secured by laws enacted by, and obligatory on, that society. These are the opinions intended to be implanted as sacred truths in the publick mind, by those whose interest and wish appear to be to confound all the barriers of civil order, and subvert the constitution of our country, by giving it a false definition, and by forcing the deluded people of these states to believe themselves, not the subjects, but the masters, of the law. These are the sentiments and doctrines which it is the duty of every well-meaning citizen to combat and destroy.
That the goodness or badness of the laws constitutes freedom or slavery in a state, is a position, which those who contradict have only involved themselves in absurdity by opposing; which can scarcely be made clearer by demonstration; which argument only tends to perplex; and to which the general understanding of mankind immediately and involuntarily assents. And the only reason why a republican is preferable to any other form of government, is, that it gives the great promise of just and equal laws, and of their fair and impartial administration.
No government, merely for its form, is to be made the object of reverence or of attachment; as no idol of a certain shape is to be regarded as peculiarly the symbol of the supreme being. To constitute the utility of a political system, as well as the excellence of a religious one, we must calculate, in both cases, whether they answer the purposes for which they were instituted; whether in the one instance it produces temporal prosperity, in the other points the way to eternal happiness. This is the true criterion of a good government: and no doubt can be entertained that, as the character of one nation differs from another, so should its government. Can a Frenchman enjoy rational liberty; or an American tamely crouch under despotism? Would the spirit of an English constitution be productive of aught but anarchy and confusion in the plains of Asia? or the institutes of Timur suit the refined manners of civilized Europe?
They, then, who, in their chimerical projects, have talked of revolutionizing the world to one great scheme of fraternity, have only shown themselves madmen or fools. Nations must differ on the great subjects of politics and religion. Una lex Roma, una Athenis. And to undertake to establish an universal system, which is equally to subjugate the mind and body, is as Quixotick as the hope of shackling
*This is the first time we have heard of this species of contradiction: treason against the United States: the first time we have heard that we could be tried by the mere efforts of the few. The advocates of Democracy have, however, made many discoveries equally or even more wonderful.
the tempest; or, by commanding the waves to stillness, to hush the ragings of the sea.
There is little doubt that the constitution of the United States is the best system of theory in existence: but they who call themselves its only friends, appear least to understand its nature. Their devotion has been addressed to the temple, not to the divinity which inhabits it. Or if they have felt any religious inspiration, it has been for a fictitious Deity, a fabled God, with all the attributes of a blood-thirsty Moloch, whom they have introduced into the sacred fane, and worshipped under the title of DEMOCRACY!!!—In their sentiment, no one but him who joins in their unhallowed rites, should be permitted to kneel before its altar, and bless the guardian of his country. Intolerance has ever followed superstition. Having taken on themselves the exclusive privilege of being Right, they excommunicate and persecute all who dare to differ from them in the interpretation of that which is the common right and property of all.
But although the Editor of this paper may bring a falling house upon his head, whenever he offers an opinion upon the true nature of our government, or endeavours to support the constitution of his country, by preventing, as far as the weakness of an inconsiderable advocate will allow, its gross misrepresentation and abuse; though Democracy yell, and malignity slander, he will persevere in what he considers to be his duty; and, as long as he is favoured by the protection of the laws, raise his voice to expose doctrines of the most destructive tendency; which he who does not resist, in some measure subscribes to the ruin of social order.
From the New-York Commercial Advertiser.
The following account of the Russian and Massachusetts enterprise, along the west coast of North America, was drawn up by Jacob Crowninshield, Esq. of Salem, for Dr. Mitchell. It is highly interesting, and has a near connexion with the persevering attempts, making by captains Lewis and Clark, to penetrate by land to the Pacific Ocean.
"I fear it will not be in my power, Dear Sir, to give you very correct information, as to the points of your inquiry. You ask, whether I am in possession of any facts, relative to the settlement of the Kamshatka, or subjects of Russia, by land or sea; along the North Western coast of America."
I am in possession of no facts, except from the information of others, but I believe it is certain that the Russians, for 8 or 10 years past have been on the coast, and that they are extending their settlements, if they may be called such, to the Southward. They come from Kamshatka, and their progress is to the south, where I have no doubt they will prove troublesome, either to the Spaniards, or to ourselves, if we should ever take possession of that part of the coast (and we can produce better titles to the country than any European nation whatever.) Although I am not now able to point out the places where they have made establishments, yet I have been informed, and I think correctly, that several Russian traders from Kamshatka have fixed themselves at Queen Charlotte's Island, and in that neighbourhood, where they carry on an advantageous commerce with the Indians. They remain over winter, and collect large quantities of Sea Otter and other skins, which are delivered to Russian vessels that regularly visit the coast from St. Peters and other places on the eastern parts of Kamshatka. These vessels make frequent voyages, and supply their traders with such articles as will sell to advantage among the natives. I am not positive that I have heard of the Russians making permanent settlements, but I am sure that the Americans have frequently met with traders on different parts of the coast, to the north of Nootka Sound. It is said they mix freely with the natives, learn their language, and endeavour to conciliate them by every means in their power: and I was once informed by a gentleman who had been on the coast, that they possessed a very considerable influence over the northern tribes; and it was his opinion, as it is mine, that the Russian government contemplates making encroachments to the southward, until they shall be stopped by the Spaniards. The American traders were assured on the coast before the Russians, except, indeed, that a Russian vessel or two might have visited that part of the coast immediately opposite the eastern extremity of Asia, a few years before. It is almost twenty years since the ship Columbia, Captain Kendrick, and the sloop Mary Washington, Capt. Gray, were dispatched from Boston to the N. W. coast of America; they made important discoveries, and took possession of a considerable tract of country; and Capt. Kendrick actually received deeds of a large part from some of the principal chiefs. The river Columbia, if I am not mistaken, receives its name from the Boston ship I have mentioned. I saw the Columbia in Canton, on her return, with a cargo of sea otter skins, which were advantageously disposed of in that market. The Mary Washington afterwards came to China, and made frequent voyages back to the coast, but I believe never returned to the United States. Capt. Kendrick having sent the Columbia home, under charge of Capt. Gray, remained in the sloop, and finally lost his life on the coast, in saluting another vessel. I was acquainted with Capt. Metcalf of New-York, who commanded the brig Elenora: he was early on the coast, and told me he had taken possession in behalf of the United States. Captain Metcalf was either cut off by the natives, or lost on the coast, on his second trip, after he had visited the Isle of France. Capt. Roberts and others, from Boston soon followed Capt. Kendrick. Since these voyages were made (and they were the first undertaken from this country) the Americans have carried on a constant trade to the coast, where they collect otter skins and carry them to China, and for ten or fifteen years there have been from five to ten vessels principally from Massachusetts, engaged in this trade. I have only referred to their voyages, particularly to Capt. Kendrick's, with a view of showing you that the Americans, have as good, if not better claims to the country than the Russians can possibly have. I wish a collection could be made of all their voyages; the information to be derived from them would certainly be interesting, and perhaps important, in establishing our title to the country embraced within the limits of their discoveries. Capt. Metcalf was a very correct navigator, and had made valuable charts and drawings of the coast and harbours which he entered, but I presume they were lost with him. The first navigators are chiefly dead, and it is doubtful whether their journals were preserved. Captain Kendrick's is said to have fallen into the hands of a Mr. Howell, who, it is understood, died in Manila, where it is probable they were lost. Capt. Ingraham, who sailed under Kendrick in the Columbia, afterwards made a voyage to the north-west coast, and thence to China, and on the passage discovered a small cluster of islands; and I have heard that his journal was presented to General Washington, and it is very probable it may be found among his papers. It is possible that Capt. Magee's may be preserved by his friends or relations who reside in Boston, and if a copy can at any future time be obtained, you may depend I will not fail to present it to you. I do not recollect a single vessel ever having performed a voyage from Salem to the western coast of America. Our merchants having generally been engaged in other enterprises, particularly to the East Indies by the way of the Cape of Good Hope, few or none from our port, within my knowledge, have despatched any vessel round Cape Horn, upon voyages for sea otter skins, which are only procured in high northern latitudes, on the west side of this continent.
The eastern extremity of Asia is so near the western part of North America that the Russians have easy and frequent communications with it. I have not the least doubt but that they have views of taking possession of the whole coast, from the northern extremity of the continent (as far as the sea is navigable) to the Spanish settlements to the southward; and I am of opinion the late Russian voyage of discovery is connected with the general system of extending their settlements in that quarter of our continent. The Russians, for the first time, I think, are now passing Cape Horn, and their ships are destined to Kamshatka and the N. W. coast of America. We must wait the event, but if I am not much deceived, you will find their attention principally directed to discoveries and settlements on our western shores.
The extreme point of their southern discoveries I cannot ascertain. They collect the skins of the sea otter and other animals which they carry to Kamshatka, and by that route they reach Europe and China by land, but I have heard of no Russian vessel making a voyage from the coast direct to China; nor do I think that any Russians have as yet undertaken any commercial voyage from the eastern shores of Asia to China, except indeed they may have passed into some of the ports on the northern and eastern coasts of that country, which are not frequented by our navigators. The European and American traders are only allowed to visit Canton. If the Russian government intends to make permanent settlements on the American coast and extend them southward, there can be little doubt that they may interfere with our claim to the western part of Louisiana, provided we secure a title to that territory as far as the great western ocean.
FROM THE ALBANY GAZETTE.
It has been a controversy of long standing, and was formerly subject to much uncertainty, whether the ancient or the modern philosophers were superior in wisdom. For a long time the ancients appeared to have the advantage, and were particularly distinguished above their rivals, for their choice sayings and profound maxims, in which deep thought was expressed in few words, and the most admirable wisdom couched in short, pithy sentences. In those times a philosopher was the most popular, as well as the most estimable of men. The seven sages were almost worshipped as divinities; and few, even among the legislators and defenders of the country, were honoured like a Thales, a Plato, or a Pythagoras. Their discourses were listened to as oracles, and every word that dropped from their mouths was recorded in the memories not only of their disciples but of the common people. From the recesses of their academick groves, the people of those days were instructed in the principles of morals, the government of the passions, and the conduct of life; and the influence of their doctrines was diffused thro' the state with wonderful energy. Perhaps we have nothing in modern times to compare with this moral influence, except the influence of that political light that pours upon the community, in a steady stream, from the presses of Messrs. Duane, Cheetham, and other great masters of modern philosophy. The methods, however, of the modern sages are different from those of the ancient. Instead of short sentences and wise sayings, these great professors chiefly hold forth in learned lectures on their own inventions, diversified with spirited invectives against the enemies of the people, and embellished with a profusion of fictitious narrative: so that truth, in their discourses, is not so much wrapped in wise saws, as swallowed up and extinguished in a blaze of wisdom. The happy ascendant acquired over the community by these great masters seems to be very nearly equal to that of a Solon or a Socrates. From a view of the eminent advantages of modern philosophy in such hands, aided by the art of printing and by that burning heat of patriotism, of which the bosoms of the ancient sages were not susceptible, it appears that the scale has been for some time turning in favour of the moderns; and I am inclined to think, that, in consequence of one extraordinary modern invention, the question of relative superiority may be now considered as at rest. The invention I speak of is that of TOASTS. This is a species of philosophy properly modern; being unknown to the Greeks and Romans, though some suppose they have discovered traces of a practice in some respects similar, among the Scythians and Gauls. Unknown to the ancient schools, it is practised by all the modern. Epicurus was ignorant of it; and yet nothing is more familiar to our modern Epicurians. Cato the stoick never dreamed of it, and yet all our modern republicans Catos are well versed in this science, and have its maxims in their mouths, on all publick occasions. The custom of TOASTS has now become a great branch of publick instruction, and is doubtless the happiest contrivance ever hit on for inculcating general principles. It completely fills up that interval, where something appeared still wanting to give us a decided superiority over the ancients, especially in politics: and while the Press under the guidance of Philosophers Cheetham and Duane, manages all the details of doctrine and discipline, it is reserved to our sage toast-makers to instruct and refresh the publick mind with great leading truths, couched in the form of maxims, pointed with the sting of the epigram, and carried directly to the brain by the cheerful glass. Admirable union of philosophy and wit; of the utile and the dulci; where the surly Diogenes shakes hands with the jolly Aristippus; and where Anacreon, crowned with the olive and the vine, sets to musick the divine words of Aristotle and Plato, while he pours out libations to Bacchus! It is here, at some publick table, on some periodical solemnity, that modern superiority appears conspicuous. Here, for one jocular day, the philosophers of all the schools assemble to eat, to drink, to hold wise discourse, and to utter profound oracles, under the discharge of cannon, accompanied with loud huzzas. Here the proud dictator becomes the modest citizen; the artful intriguer a disinterested patriot, and pure republicans; while the humble citizen becomes a hero, a ruler and a statesman. All alike glow with the pride of philosophy. Men of all shades of character join in the expression of sentiments and maxims worthy of the most venerable sages, and seal the truth of them with the dashing of glasses, swinging of arms, and cheering huzzas, sometimes three, sometimes six, and at others nine, according to the importance of the toast. A set number of wise republican sayings are first toasted in succession. These may be called the primary circle; are usually prepared with wise premeditation by the fathers of the schools, and are intended to exhibit the grand system of doctrines: Then follows the secondary circle of satellite-toasts, vulgarly called VOLUNTEERS. They commonly comprise such eccentric flashes of wisdom and wit as do not necessarily belong to the system, and yet sometimes serve to grace it wonderfully. These are generally given out by the principal teachers; but sometimes a very humble tyro in philosophy will put himself forward and let fly a VOLUNTEER, that shall astonish the whole company. —Most of these toasts of both sorts, when analyzed, may be found to contain a definition, a plaudit, a prayer, and a curse, or some one or more of them; and thus constituted, they embrace nearly the whole circle of modern philosophy. The definition expresses the pure abstract doctrine, and distinguishing dogmas of the new academy; the plaudit is the incense offered up to great men, whether heroes, statesmen or patriots, (provided always they be but republicans) —The prayer is the invocation of blessing on a virtuous administration (excepting always
that of Pennsylvania) —And the curse —what shall I say? What can it be, but the voice of Nemesis the AVENGER thundering in the ears of the wicked, denounced, devoted federalists?
Perhaps a larger crop of learned philosophical toasts were never produced in one season than those which were the fruit of the late anniversary. —They would furnish the enquirer with numerous notable instances and illustrations, from which modern philosophy would derive great lustre. I doubt not that if all the genuine republican TOASTS produced within these few years and now extant, were collected by some able hand, they might be formed into a co. of wisdom, that would remain immortal. Such a code, digested with skill and accompanied with a learned commentary, would entitle the compiler to the gratitude of his country, and the praise of posterity. I have thrown out these hints, hoping that some one will take the matter in hand. —To any one so inclined I could mention a few particular toasts on the occasion, which for their richness, pregnancy, and point would deserve a volume, or at least a dissertation. —While we have a sufficient number of learned toast-makers and patriotick toast-drinkers, we ought never to despair of the commonwealth —Liberty will be safe, and Philosophy will flourish.
A STUDENT IN PHILOSOPHY.
DEDHAM, (Mass.) July 15.
Remarkable Suicide.—We seldom have to record a more truly singular and distressing event of the effect of passion in youth, than the following: On Friday last, Avery Harlow, only 13 years of age, whose parents are called respectable, living in Sharon, had returned from an errand, when his father chastised him in a gentle manner, for his loitering. He was then bit by his father to go with a horse to pasture, about three quarters of a mile distant. As he was going, he was heard to say by one of the smaller children, that he never would come home, or come back again. This exclamation was unknown to his parents till he had been gone considerably longer than was necessary to have gone that distance. They were then informed by the child what he had said when he went away. But they, supposing it was but a natural fit of obstinacy, and that he meant merely to alarm them, in retaliation for his punishment, did not immediately pursue him.
After waiting some time for his return, they went to the pasture, near which he had tied the horse; and near by, horrid to relate! they found their son hanging on a tree entirely dead! —He had seamed with his teeth a long strip of bark from a hickory, which being at one end too large to tie, he very curiously had made it fast over a limb above 12 feet from the ground, by tying down the end with a few smaller pieces. A complete noose was about his neck. His father cut him from the tree, and attempts were made to resuscitate him by a physician, but to no purpose. We understand the verdict of the jury is —that he put an end to his own life, through want of reason and reflection, in the heat of passion.
NEW-YORK, July 29.
The brig Sally Tracy, (arrived here on Saturday) left Bourdeaux on the 9th of June, at which time no new event of importance had occurred on the theatre of European politics. The Rochefort squadron had got safe into port from the West-Indies, and had sailed again on a secret expedition.
BALTIMORE, August 5.
By a gentleman who arrived on Saturday evening from Washigton, we are informed, that the note, &c. taken from Mr. Peter, between Alexandria and George-Town, on Tuesday last, has been recovered, except ten or twelve dollars. In the house of the robber, the money was found, but our informant does not recollect his name. [Bal. Tel.]
BUSINESS FOR THE ADAMS FRIGATE. OR CHARLESTON BLOCKADED.
CHARLESTON, July 29.
Captain Tate from Guadaloupe, was boarded off the Bar, yesterday, by a French privateer schooner mounting 4 short guns, and one 18 pounder, and apparently about one hundred men on board; who appeared to be a motley collection of all nations. We are sorry to state that Captain Tate recognized several Americans, and among them a Captain Ross, who formerly sailed out of this port.
Captain Tate informs, that the brig Lydia, Patterson, of this port, captured by a French privateer in Turks Island passage, had been carried into St. Bartholomew; and the Capt. and crew liberated. The privateer had arrived at Guadaloupe, and the commander having informed the commander in chief of his having liberated Captain Patterson, General Ernouf expressed his approbation of his conduct, not wishing any more Americans, so situated, to be brought into Guadaloupe.
* The Lydia was detained; it is not our citizens, but their property, General Ernouf wants.
Ed. Ledger.
On his outward bound passage, 24 hours after leaving this port, Captain Tate was boarded by a French privateer, who robbed him of every article they could lay their hands on —compelled him to open his hatches, and took out several articles of his cargo. [Times.]
July 30.
The ship Benjamin, of New-York, Capt. Scofield, was captured off our Bar yesterday afternoon, by the French privateer cruising off this port. This is believed to be the ship which was taken by a French privateer some months since, on her passage from the Cape of Good Hope for Havanna, and retaken by the British and sent to Kingston, where she was bought in by Americans, and was now sailing under American colours. Captain Scofield is on board the privateer; the mate remains in the ship; and the crew were brought up last evening in a pilot boat. —Captain S. belongs to Norfolk. [Courier.]
Captain Taggart from Africa, was boarded yesterday morning, by the French privateer schooner; they were very insolent and threatened to take some of his slaves. [Gazette.]
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, June 1.
This day a Hamburgh mail arrived, as also one from Gottenburgh. The only important articles which they bring are the following:
Madrid, May 3.
Our Carthagena squadron, consisting of six sail of the line, under the command of admiral Salzedo, put to sea on the 27th April, in the morning, and not on the 8th or 9th as before reported.
Our fleet at Ferrol is now completely ready to sail, and expects the arrival of another division, with which it will act in conjunction. To-day we are assured that above 80 sail of English ships have appeared off Ferrol.
Our privateers, the Espadarte, the Buena Dicha, and the Madrileo, of which the two former were fitted out at the expence of private individuals here, have taken six English prizes; and on the 27th of April an English goletta on the coast of Valencia, was taken by boarding after an obstinate engagement, in which the English had twenty-eight men

killed, and six wounded.—The goletta, which was very much damaged, sunk; the survivors of the crew were, however, saved.
June 7. The squadron of 15 sail of the line, stationed in the Downs, is to act as occasion may require in the narrows of the channel, or in the north sea. The squadron of admiral Russel, which lately blockaded the Texel, is ordered round to make a part of this armament. From this circumstance we may infer that the rumours respecting the Dutch force in the Texel are not accredited. At all events the force in the Downs will be in readiness to act from this central point, on any emergency. The Boulogne flotilla begins to send forth its summer swarms, but they never venture from under their batteries.
June 10. Despatches were on Saturday received at the Admiralty from Admiral Cochrane, which are dated the 1st ult. off St. Lucia, at which time it was understood that the Rochefort squadron after throwing a reinforcement of about 600 men into the city of St. Domingo, had literally taken "French leave" of the Antilles. The Cork fleet, respecting which some apprehensions were entertained, we are happy to find, has arrived in safety at Jamaica. Admiral Collingwood, we understand is now cruising off Cadiz, and Sir R. Bickerton off Cape Finisterre. Admiral Lord Nelson has certainly steered on a fruitless pursuit of the enemy to the West-Indies. The expedition under the command of Sir J. Craig, had not left Gibraltar when these advices came away; they were shortly to depart for Malta, to strengthen that important depot, and to act as circumstances may require. The report that they were to take Minorca in their way, is not credited in the best informed circles. The destination of the Combined Squadrons of the enemy is a matter still afloat in the ocean of conjecture!
To-morrow's debate in the Commons, on Mr. Whitbread's motion for the impeachment of Lord Viscount Melville, will call forth all the great energies of that Assembly. No publick question, perhaps, ever excited a more lively interest in the publick mind, than that which now presses for final discussion. Government in resisting the motion, calculate upon a considerable majority; but this must materially depend on the collateral aid, or opposition, which may be derived from the partizans of Lord Sidmouth, and Mr. Wilberforce. Respecting the former, two counter reports prevailed yesterday; the one "that his lordship meant to support Mr. Pitt, on the ground that the punishment of Lord Melville had already been proportioned to his offence;" the other, "that he and the Minister had separated on ill terms last Saturday, because Mr. Pitt would not concede to his Lordship's opinion, the political, as well as moral necessity of an impeachment." Which of these be the fact, we do not pretend to know; but the motion of to-morrow night will decide it. As to Mr. Wilberforce, and his corps of Sectaries, they make no previous declaration of their political faith, when there is any hope, or chance of "new light, to lighten the Gentiles!"
Experiments made by Dr. Miguel Caballus, one of the physicians employed by the court of Spain during the dreadful epidemick at Seville.
"Being desirous of proving, by some direct experiments, the property the mineral acids possess of destroying contagion; I placed some putrid meat in three apartments, which were immediately filled with a most putrid stench. I made fumigations with the acids in the three different apartments; in the first I used the nitrick acid, in the second the sulphurick, and in the third the muriatick acid gas. These fumigations were frequently repeated during sixteen days, and the factor was completely destroyed in all the three rooms; and during the continuance of this experiment, I inhabited the apartment where the nitrick fumigation was employed without any inconvenience from the smell or suffering any bad consequence whatever."
"Dr. Sarrais was seized with the fever the day of his arrival at Seville, and died the day following."
"Not, however, satisfied with this proof of the efficacy of the mineral acids in destroying contagion, I determined to make a further experiment on myself.—With this intention I took the riding coat which Dr. Sarrais wore during his dreadful illness, in which he was wrapt up, in which he had sweated, vomited, and in short, in which he had expired.—Having placed this in a small room or closet, I burnt under it an ounce of sulphur, having first shut the door; next morning I exposed the great coat to a second fumigation, made with the nitrick acid. The riding coat, thus purified, was spread on my bed, and having lain down under it, I slept from eleven at night until half an hour after six the next morning; I then got up, putting on no other clothes but the riding coat, which remained in constant contact with my body until eight o'clock, that I dressed myself.—I then went out with the riding coat above my other clothes; I walked through the city during the morning, and for some time very quickly in the sun, until I was in a profuse sweat. I then sat down and remained quiet, wrapped up in my riding coat, until one o'clock, when I returned home. Looking upon this experiment made upon myself as complete, I thought myself at liberty to make another, giving this riding coat to a beggar who had not been infected with the contagion. The man took the coat without the smallest apprehension or hesitation, having seen me wear it, and knowing that I was an officer of health; from this moment he wore it constantly in the day, and made use of it as a covering to his bed at night; for twelve days following neither he nor I caught the contagion, nor suffered the slightest alteration in our health."
Signed, "MIGUEL CABAELLAS."
Extract from the Journal de Commerce de Bordeaux , April 6, 1805.
If the superabundance of subject matter would sooner have permitted it, we should ere now, have given an account of the affecting ceremony that took place on the 7th ult. in the church of St. Susanne.
Ten Deaf and Dumb Pupils there, for the first time, partook of the communion, and were immediately confirmed by the archbishop of Bordeaux, who had previously visited the establishment, and fully ascertained that the young neophytes had received sufficient instruction to qualify them to receive this twofold sacrament. The names of the pupils were as follows:—
Lads —Francis Garel, of Bourdeaux; Claud, Honorat, of Nimes; Louis Boisset, of Masle; Francis Ganet, of Garault; Martin Trias, of Menssegu.
Girls —Mary Bretagne, of Bourdeaux; Jamee Lambert, idem; Emilia Rose Lebretton, department d'Ille and Vilaine; Mary Graun, de Preuilli les Mans; Mary Rose Collet Emard, of the department of Jura.
We read in the " Journal de Debates ," of 27th Ventose, interesting information respecting the progress which the art of educating the Deaf and Dumb and of placing them in a condition of communication with the rest of mankind, has made in Europe.—Our readers will doubtless be glad to have the inspection of the passage relative to the Bourdeaux.
"Under the direction of Mon. St. Sernin, it excites the unanimous admiration of all the travellers who visit it. The foundation and endowment of this school is indebted to the distinguished piety of Mon. de Cite; formerly archbishop of Bourdeaux, at present archbishop of Aix. It was formed under the eye of Mr. Sicard."
"Mr. Sernin, and the other founders of this seminary, are as much distinguished by the plenitude of their very humane and affable deportment, as by an extreme assiduity in their functions. There have been issued from it twenty nine scholars, all perfectly in a capacity to be useful in society, and even to procure honourable situations therein for themselves. One of them maintains the foreign correspondence in the commercial house of his father, one of the first merchants in Bourdeaux."
"I have been informed of a curious anecdote respecting the deaf and dumb of that city. They regularly read the publick papers, and are minutely acquainted with the date and epoch of every victory obtained by the French armies. In order to designate his majesty, the emperor, who is frequently the subject of their conversation, they have among themselves invented a sign which is extremely expressive. They imitate the motion and gesture of a man springing forward, and planting a standard on the ground. It is obviously the celebrated passage over the bridge of Arcole, which has made the greatest impression on their minds, amidst so many heroic exploits of the French monarch."
Those who have been witnesses to the origin of the Bourdeaux school; who have, as may be said, followed its progress with an attentive eye, know, and will attest, if necessary, that this noble institution owes its existence principally to the persevering zeal of Mr. St. Sernin, to his privations and to his sacrifices. He renounced, for the sake of his adoptive children, an estate which afforded him affluence. His fortune became theirs, and when that was exhausted, he supported the establishment, by mere voluntary donations only, obtained of sundry citizens of Bourdeaux.—The school had all the marks of a private and particular undertaking until the year 1790. The established authorities then concurred in the support of it; but a part of the advances made until that era is still due to him. On the other hand it is he who also instructed the young persons. He is therefore doubly entitled to the appellation of the Father of the institution at Bourdeaux .
From the Edinburgh Review of "Tennant's Indian Recreations."
From these documents it appears clearly, that during the four years ending in 1801, the company have been adding to their debt at the rate of one million one hundred thousand pounds per annum , to enable them to defray the expenses of government, and to transmit the usual investments to this country; that the private and neutral trade has increased in the same period from 1,978,190l. to no less than 3,580,103l. while the sales of the company have diminished from 8,337,066l. to 6,648,028l. and that the debt owing by the company has increased from 9,600,000l. to 23,000,000l. between the years 1787, and 1803, even without reckoning the sums due to government in the form of publick participation , which have never been paid since 1794, and must now amount to at least 4,500,000l. From the latest accounts, which bring those statements down to the year 1802—3, (Parliamentary Debates, 1803, Vol. VII. p. 337.) it appears that the whole concern is worse for that last year than the preceding, by 1,372,380l. although it had been said that during that year, the company would be in a condition to appropriate a whole million as a sinking fund for the extinction of their debt.
Desperate, however, as the condition of the company appears to be, there is no danger of it speedily committing an act of bankruptcy; and though it will continue to add largely to its debts, it will still find money enough to borrow. It is most important to inquire in what manner this is brought about, and to consider to what consequences it ultimately leads. By laying before parliament, yearly, the accounts relative to the East-India company, and certain resolutions of approbation and acquiescence being constantly passed, the legislature, in fact, has held out the credit of the country as the security to which the creditors of the company are to look forward in case of its failure. The assets and debts of company pass unnoticed; they never enter into the consideration of those who are desirous of lending money to the directors. There is not a man indeed in England, who doubts that if the company should fail, the country would adopt the debt of 23 millions as its own; and there is not a man who would hesitate to recommend that measure. Is it not better, therefore, that the country should adopt the debt now , when it is comparatively small, than permit it to go on accumulating under the bad management of the company, having no control over its increase, and in fact incurring a large debt which is borrowed for the advantage of individual merchants, not for the expense of government—always recollecting that the effect of the present system of monopoly is to diminish and destroy the resources of that country from which the interest of the debt ought to come in the same ratio as the debt itself increases!
The possession or influence of the company reaches from lat. 10. north to lat. 38; for such is the magnitude of their empire, that miles are too small a compass to compute it by. The breadth of these possessions cannot be so easily ascertained; but the whole peninsula of India is now subjected to their power. To our former possessions of Bengal, Behar, and Benares, the present government of India has added the country lying between the Ganges and the Jumna, with the Rohilcund; Oude remains, more than ever from its weakness, and appendage of this presidency. From the Nizam has been taken his share of the spoils of Tipoo; the Carnatic and Tanjore have been added to our dominions; and the choice of a prime minister for the Rajah of Travancore, was the only circumstance, after he became tributary, wanting to subject that country also to our power. Possessing therefore the Mysore, we enjoy in full sovereignty all the peninsula down to the south of the river Toombudra. But, besides this, the Nizam has been so fond of the English ever since the French were dismissed his service, that he retains in his capital, Hyderabad, an additional garrison of our troops to the amount of 4400 men. The Paishwah, too, has not been wanting in his proofs of attachment; and the important cessions, in the Guzerat, of the coast between Surat and Canara, together with the province of Bunelcund, must confirm the good opinion which we entertained of his wisdom and integrity, which he has still further increased by taking 8000 of our troops into his pay, and stipulating to make no treaty without our consent. (Lord Wellesley's Notes.)
The only powers in that part of the world, who seem to have been insensible of our kindness, are the Mahrattas, but they will no doubt speedily open their eyes to the force of reason and of arms. The descendant of the Moguls, when restored to the throne of his fathers, will require the assistance of a company of English traders, in the government of his provinces, and in the collection of his revenues, which cannot possibly be in kindness refused him. This, with the addition of the province of Cuttack, and some important acquisitions in the Guzerat, and the countries between the Ganges and the Jumna, which are just united to our empire, places the whole peninsula under our dominion.
The population of this vast empire is far from being accurately known. The author of the Indian Recreations has copied from the same unpublished printed work, ( Asiat. Ann. Reg. 1802, Misc. Tr. 41. ) a computation of the number of inhabitants in Bengal, &c. scarcely need to be observed, that no dependence can be placed on these computations, as they assume, as facts, what we have no reason to be-
lieve to be so. The result makes the population of Bengal, Behar, and Benares, 30 millions; and according to the ideas of the author, the population of the English empire in India, including the country of the Nizam and Oude, will amount to between 60 and 70 millions of souls.
The resources of the commerce of this empire are by no means proportioned to its population. The nature of the government destroys every principle of industry and of action. The prosperity of so large a portion of our dominions, is undoubtedly an object of concern of no mean importance and the consideration of this question must derive additional interest from its having been declared in parliament, by the highest authority, that no man would be bold enough to ask for a renewal of the charter on the footing on which it at present stands. The liberties granted to the private trader will be the first step towards the proper colonization of that country; and as it is obvious that the one cannot be granted without leading to the other, it will be much better to look to it steadily, and consider seriously what is the best means to regulate and direct the change. From the improved system of government in the older provinces of the empire, few can now hope to make a fortune and return to this country again, as was formerly the case. Those who go out must now leave this country with very little prospect of ever seeing it again; and not having European females to adorn and improve their society, they contribute to the production of an intermediate class of inhabitants, who have neither the education or virtues of their European parents, nor the inactive and submissive talents of their Asiatic brethren. The colonization of India, as we have before said, is going on silently and progressively, in a way equally detrimental to the interests of England, and hostile to the welfare of India.
According to the last accounts, the number of the company's civil servants in India were 702; officers 2141; ditto of the marine 122; and of European inhabitants not in the company's service 2316; in all 5161. To this is to be added the numbers of European soldiers 24,000 making a total of 29,161, to govern a people whose numbers amount to 70 millions! The inadequacy of this system, when opposed by rebellion aided by European intrigues, must be apparent to every man, while the numbers are sufficient to produce a race what will eventually expel us from our eastern empire.
* It is a fact extremely worthy of attention, that the officers who have been displaced and led on to action the troops of Scindia, under the direction and after the desertion of the foreign officers, during the present bloody contest, are the natural children of Englishmen, who, by the constitution of our Indian government, are prevented holding any situation under the company. Will it be said that no danger arises from the increase of such a population, if not counteracted by a more effective one from Europe.
† This is the number stated by Lord Castlereagh. In fact, however, there are not much more than half that number of European troops in India.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Marcella , Laughton, 14 days from Havanna, Molasses, Tho. Armstead—July 29, off Cape Florida, spoke sloop Enterprise , Ellery, from Florida, with a cargo of Mahogany, bound to Nassau, from thence to New-York—Capt. Ellery informed that he saw a brig belonging to and bound to New-York loaded with sugar, ashore on Cape Florida, 14 days before—Four wreckers were taking the cargo out, and it was supposed a great part would be saved.—Captain L. was embargoed after he was under way coming out, for 5 days, in consequence of a brig of 16 guns being ordered out to cruise for the New Providence privateers.
British brig Diana , Bertea, 12 weeks from Jersey, Ballast, Henry Brunet—June 7, in lat. 38, lon. 30, spoke ship Eliza , Richardson, of and from Salem, bound to the Isle of France—July 20, lat. 32, long. 60, brig Friends , and from New-York, bound Trinidad, 12 days out.
Ship India Packet , Rindge, 38 days from St. Lucia, Wine, P. Dana & Co.—Left there July 1, ships Olive Branch , Donaldson, Philadelphia; Lexington , Sellers, Baltimore; Thomas , Boush; Maria , Hatton, Norfolk; brig Tyger , Bartlett, and sch'r Mary , Howe, Boston; a number of others names not recollected—July 16, in lat. 30 long. 54, spoke sch'r Granger , Emery, from Portland bound to Barbados, 15 days out—28th, lat. 36, long. 65, ship Gosport , Derkheim, from Norfolk bound to Falmouth, 7 days out—Aug. 3, lat. 37, long. 74, sch'r Mount Vernon , from Guadaloupe, bound to New-York, 15 days out.
The ship Eliza , Evans, of this port, some time since carried into Cuba by a French privateer was restored to the Captain about the 2d of last month. Of her cargo, consisting of 180 puncheons of Rum, only 50 remained. The vessel was plundered of sails, rigging and materials, could not proceed home without considerable repairs and refitment.
NEW-YORK, JULY 30.
Particulars of the loss of the Brig Lion , of New-York.
We have been favoured by captain Clark, late master of the Lion , with the following particulars of the loss of that vessel, drawn up by himself.
"Nothing particular occurred on our voyage, except having head winds and bad weather until the 8th of June; when we were surrounded with squalls, and it came on to blow a gale. On the 10th it moderated, and the winhauled round from S. S. W. to S. W. We stood on very well, (although it began to blow again very hard) under close reefed top-sails and fore-sail, and fore and aft main-sail reefed, until about half past 12, A. M. of the 11th, being then in the lat. of 40, 21, long. 61, 30; it still blowing fresh, the vessel seemed to carry too much of a weather-helm, when I ordered the main-sail to be hauled down, and settled down the main-top-sail on the cap; and all at once I heard a roaring in the elements like thunder; it proved to be a water-spout accompanied by a whirlwind; and it was so thick and rainy that we could not see any thing. I called the mate and told the watch to call all the hands; this done I took the helm, and ordered the top-sails to be clewed up and to haul up the fore-sail—but before the watch could get out the vessel was so knocked down with the whirlwind, and the body of water that fell into her, that our lower mast lay in the water; she was so low that I thought she would be turned bottom up. The body of water from the water-spout then fell into the forecastle, which sunk her bows under water, and the boat breaking from her grips carried away the main hatchets, and the water breaking into the main-hatches and companion, she filled so quick that it was impossible for all the passengers to get out of the cabin—and those that did get out were obliged to break their way through the sky-light, and were badly cut. Four out of eight were drowned, as was also my apprentice boy. The vessel was knocked down so quick that every body on deck were thrown overboard except myself, I hung by the tiller ropes (for the vessel was so low that it was with great difficulty I could reach any part of the rigging and caught by the topping-lift, and hauled myself up by the other rigging, and got on the weather gunwale. By that time the rest of the people got on board except the four passengers that were on the weather gunwale, whom we rescued. We then cut away our weather rigging.—By a jerk of the sea both the masts broke off by the deck; which caused the brig to right. By this time
our decks were under water—and the bales of cotton which were floating out, we were apprehensive that she would sink. I then told the people that to preserve our lives we must make use of our boat, which was full of water; we then with great difficulty got her clear of the deck; being under water we hauled her upon our lee gunwale, and some of the water run out—one of the prople providentially procuring a bucket we bailed her out. The vessel sinking very fast, we got into the boat, having but little provisions, and only part of a pot of sweet-meats, and a few bottles of cordials. At 9 A. M. we left the wreck, and steered N. N. W. in hopes to fall in with some vessel. There were 12 persons in our small boat, all of them without hats to their heads or shoes to their feet. We remained in this serious situation for two days. On the 13th, it being calm, we descried a sail, and providentially came up with her. She proved to be the schooner Nancy , of Halifax, James Rumford, master, bound to Dominica, who treated us very kindly. Four of the passengers were afterwards at their own desire, put on board of the ship Eliza , Ann, from New-York, bound to Europe. The Nancy arrived at Dominica on the 2d of July, at which place I was very kindly and humanely treated, particularly by Messrs. Holor, Hardy & Co. I afterwards took passage on board the brig William , captain Thompson, for St. Croix, where I arrived; and a few days since returned to New-York in the sloop Atlantick , captain Darling—by both of which gentlemen I have been kindly treated.
TO SUBSCRIBERS, &c.
The declining state of my health for some time past, and at present, rendering a change of climate necessary, I have this day disposed of my interest in the Establishment of the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger , to my former associate Mr. John Cowper; under whose direction the paper will henceforth be conducted in such a manner as, I can with certainty and pleasure anticipate, will leave its patrons no reason to regret the change.
GEO: L. GRAY.
July 26, 1805.
OFFICE OF THE PUBLICK LEDGER,
July 26, 1805.
The co-partnership of the proprietors of the Publick Ledger having been this day dissolved, those indebted will make payment to John Cowper, who will pay any debts which the establishment may owe.
JOHN COWPER, GEO: L. GRAY.
TO EDITORS OF PAPERS.
The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the LEDGER are requested to direct their papers to the "Editor of the Publick Ledger ,"—Correspondents will please to observe the same.
Ledger Office, Aug. 9, 1805.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, Master, Burthen 400 hlds. Tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana, & Co.
Who have received per said ship from St. Lucia, 139 quarter casks SHERRY WINE, for sale on moderate terms. August 9. ff 56
A PASSAGE TO BORDEAUX, May be had on reasonable terms, in the good Brig KATY, Which will sail on the 15th instant.—Apply at Mr. Fisk's Store. August 9. 3* 57
LOST—YESTERDAY MORNING, Between the United States Bank , and the Lower Bridge , A GOLD CHAIN AND SMALL RED SEAL, with the impression of a HOUND .—A Mulatto Boy was seen to pick it up.—A liberal reward will be given to any person who will leave it at the Ledger Office . If offered for sale, it is hoped it will be stopped and information given. August 9. ff 58
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday the 16th day of August, will be Sold, At Publick Auction, on Commerce-Street Wharf, Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. THE ENTIRE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY, AS IT ARRIVED FROM THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, Consisting of the following articles, viz. 125 Casks, containing 15,000 gallons CAPE WINE , some of a superior quality. 22 do. of CONSTANTIA, MUSCAT, & STEEN WINES. 2 Cases of CONSTANTIA WINE. 80 Casks, } ALOES—Containing 50,000 lbs. 63 Casks, } 19 Casks, containing 9,000 lbs. of TAMARINDS. 10 Cases of ARRACK. 250 lbs. NUTMEGS. 4 Hogsheads BRANDY , with some other articles. Terms of sale, will be—all sums under 100 dollars cash— all sums above 100 and not exceeding 1000, notes with approved indorsers, at 60 days—and for all sums above 1000 dollars, notes at 120 and 180 days. John Granbery, V. M. July 17. tds 3
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed by CHARLES MAHON , to secure a Debt due to JOHN WHITTINGTON , WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, At the Exchange Coffee-House, On Tuesday the 13th day of August next, At 12 o'clock, ALL THE INTEREST OF THE SAID MAHON, IN
A HOUSE AND LOT OF LAND, Situate on the East side of Church-Street, and bounded as follows, to wit, "Beginning at a corner stone next to James Taylor's house and lot, leading thence Southwardly, or thereabouts, to a back ally formerly known by the name of Stammer's ally, thence leading a South-west course, or thereabouts, twenty feet to another corner stone, and from said corner stone leading about West North West along Whittle and Boush's land, up to Church-Street to another corner stone, thence along the front on Church-Street twenty feet to the first station, next to James Taylor's house and lot."—The original lease was for 18 years, and commenced on the 30th day of June, 1795.
The Trustee.
August 2 tds 31
TO RENT,
THE Warehouses at present occupied by James Heron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides.—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them.
Also, for Lease, for a term of Years,
The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to
John Davis.
Portsmouth, July 29. 23

FOR LONDON, The good and fast sailing Ship SPY, Will be ready to receive a cargo immediately at the moderate freight of 41. per hhd. and 5 per cent. primage. Apply to the Captain on board, Thomas and Amos Ladd, Richmond; Maitland & Christian, Petersburg; or
William Hartshorne, Jun. August 7. 47 FOR PORT GLASGOW, The good British Ship COUNTESS OF BUTE, P. M'KEILAR, Master:— Expected to sail by the 15th current—A few Bales of Cotton, or other small stowage, will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to Robert Maitland & Co. The Countess of Bute, has excellent accommodations. For passage apply to the Master on board. August 2. 2w 34
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jesse, Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to William Pennock. Who offers said Brig for Charter; she carries 260 hogsheads tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper bottomed Ship THOMAS, Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2. tf 38
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Ship JOHN, A. M. SPALDING, Master:— 297 tons burthen, a staunch, strong, tight vessel, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. July 22. tf 10
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good copper bottomed Ship EARL OF LEICESTER, Two hundred tons burthen, will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. July 24. 3w 17
FOR LIVERPOOL, The British Brig BETSEY, 200 hogsheads burthen—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days; a large proportion of her cargo is now engaged. For the balance apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 22. tf 10
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The copper bottomed Brig MARY-LOUISA, GEORGE FARRER, Master:— Burthen 1200 barrels—will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Thomas Willock. July 19. tf 7
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The fast sailing Brig ELIZABETH, ROBERT BARCLAY, Master:— Burthen 1300 Barrels. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 31. tf 27
FOR CHARTER, The American Ship REUNION, Burthen 280 tons—she will be ready for the reception of a cargo in fifteen days. Warren Ashley. WHO HAS ON BOARD SAID SHIP, 3000 Bushels Coarse SALT. July 8. tf 799
FOR LONDON, The American ship ABERDEEN, WILLIAM MORGAN, Master:— Burthen about 450 hogsheads tobacco—Intended to sail by the 1st of August—can take on freight about 200 hogsheads tobacco, and 50 bales cotton. For terms apply to J. & W. Southgate. July 3. tf 792
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The American Ship REBECCA, GILBERT FOWLER, Master:— Burthen 450 hogsheads tobacco, in complete order to receive a cargo, and will be ready in 15 days. For terms, apply to Phinehas Dana & Co. Who have received per said Ship from Bonavista, 10,000 Bushels coarse white packing SALT. For Sale, on moderate terms, if taken from alongside. July 15. tf 819
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, JOSEPH BUNNIN, Master:— Burthen 176 tons, or 230 hogsheads tobacco For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana & Co. July 8. tf 804
FOR BREMEN, The good fast sailing Ship COMMERCE, JACOB ADAMS, Master:— Will sail in about twenty days—80 to 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. A few passengers can be accommodated. Apply as above. July 12. tf 847
FOR LONDON, The Ship MENTOR, STEPHEN WATERMAN, Master:— Burthen 380 hogsheads tobacco—Will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days, and will sail by the last of this month. She is a very fine vessel of 18 months old, and well found in every respect. For freight or passage, apply to Freeland & Gullies, in Petersburg, or to N. Heron. July 8. tf 805
FOR CHARTER, The British Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE, JOHN M'BRIDE, Master:— Burthen 280 tons, carries 14 guns and men suitable. Clyde, or Liverpool, will be preferred. Robertson & Brown. June 8. tf 752
For Freight or Charter, The fine new American Ship MECHANICK, V. BAGLEY, Master, burthen 250 tons, or about 350 hhd. tobacco, now ready for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. June 27. tf 782
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The new Portuguese Barque MERCURIO, H. MAZZA, Master:— Burthen 170 to 180 hogsheads—having part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken on a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to the Captain on board, or to John Newell, Jun. Who has received per said Barque from Lisbon, 5 to 6000 Bushels SALT. Which he will sell low, if taken from on board. July 29. tf 23
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FRANKLIN, SPOONER, Master:— Burthen about three hundred hogsheads. For terms apply to Moses Myers. July 24. 2w 16
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale, at their Warehouse on Commerce Street Wharf, 86 Barrels Prime, } PORK. 14 do. Cargo, } Received per schooner Weymouth, Capt. Weymouth, from New-York. Phinehas Dana & Co. August 5. tf 43
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of the late William Aitchison, Esq. are desired to send them to the subscriber, and those indebted are requested to make payment to Mary Aitchison, Administrator. June 29. tf 753
TO RENT. The Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
3000 lbs. of WOOL, For sale—low for cash—by Philip Collins. June 11. tf 754
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
CAMPHOR AND BARK. THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 200 lbs. REFINED CAMPHOR. In small convenient Casks of 2 lbs. each—Also, RED, YELLOW, AND PALE BARK, Fresh—Apply to N. Gregory. July 5. tf 791
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, where he offers for sale, on reasonable terms, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
MARTIN FISK, Has this day landed from the Ship Glory, from Liverpool, AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF CUT GLASS, For family use—such as Decanters, Wine Glasses, & Tumblers. July 5. tf 795
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 122 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Fame, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27. tf 716
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT AND CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, or my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
NOTICE. THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop.
N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, AND ROBERT C. JENNINGS, AND CO. under the firm of SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12. tf 814 To Lease—For Eleven Years, THAT VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, on the corner of Commerce and Little Water Streets.—For further particulars, apply to J. Tucker. August 2. tf 35
WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR. JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT WILLIAM P. FARRAND & CO'. Classical Book-Store, No. 185, Market-Street, FARRAND'S EDITION OF WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR. An Edition literally translated into English, as far as possible; with a full variation of the examples of Adjectives; also, variations of a participle in each tense: with a table of Abbreviations explained. The translator has been politely favoured with the following letters, which he offers as testimonials in favour of his Edition of WETTENHALL'S GRAMMAR. DEAR SIR, You ask my opinion, whether it be better that a Greek Grammar, intended for the use of schools should be in Latin or in English; and I can give it the more readily, as my opinion is and ever has been what, I presume, you would, on this occasion wish it to be. I think, that not only the Greek, but all other Grammars, which we have occasion to use in our schools, should be in English: because it is certainly desirable, that whatever is to be committed to memory should first be, if possible, perfectly understood; and because I am persuaded, that even the best of our scholars understand their native language better than any other. If, in proposing to me this question, you have been influenced by any solicitude with respect to the demand which there may be for your translation of WETTENHALL, I am confident that it is wholly unnecessary, for, if I am not much mistaken, there will hereafter be little or no demand, in any part of the United States, for any other Wittenhall than that with which you are now about to furnish us. I have looked over it as far as your Translation goes; and though I cannot say, that I find in it no inaccuracies, yet I can say truly, that there are but very few, and those of no great consequence; whilst, as to the quality of the paper, the size and neatness of the type, and the general correctness which every where prevails in it, it is far superior to any other edition of that work which has been hitherto published in this place. On behalf of the Faculty, ROBERT DAVIDSON, President.
MR. WM. P. FARRAND. The Professors in Dickinson College, who have carefully examined the first sheets of your English translation of WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR, observe, with pleasure, that the work is executed in an accurate manner—the additional notes are highly useful, and the type is neat and elegant. It is their wish and hope, that your performance—a work that must have cost much pains and expense—may be duly estimated by the public, and that it may encourage and assist young men to acquire an accurate knowledge of one of the most admired and useful languages of antiquity. On behalf of the Faculty, ROBERT DAVIDSON, President.
MR. WM. P. FARRAND. For almost a century, common sense has exhibited and rejected the absurdity of teaching the Roman tongue by the use of a grammar written only in the language it is intended to illustrate, and to which the pupil is a perfect stranger. As at the time youths begin the study of Greek, their acquaintance with the Latin is very partial, the operation of the same principle is correcting the impropriety of teaching the elements of the Greek through the medium of that language. This is the more necessary, as in some grammars, particularly in Dr. WETTENHALL'S, the style has in it more of the refined elegance of the scholar than of the requisite simplicity of the teacher. Contemplating the correctness of your translation, the useful notes you have added, and the general utility of the work, I cannot avoid expressing as well as hoping that in its extensive circulation you will find your deserved reward. W. STAUGHTON.
MR. WM. P. FARRAND. Philadelphia, October 25. 469 300 Barrels INDIAN CORN, Deliverable at short notice—for sale by James Maurice & Co. July 29. tf 24
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3. tf 555
LANDING From on board the Schooner JOHN, from Guadalupe—and for Sale, SIXTY-SIX HOGSHEADS, AND A FEW BARRELS MUSCOVADO SUGAR. Moses Myers. July 12. tf 815
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Ship SHEFFIELD, from Buryport, Imperial Blue and Black CLOTHS. FANCY WAISTCOATING, SILK HOSIERY—and CLARET WINE in cases. July 26. 2w 81
MISSING—THREE BUNDLES LEATHER, Consisting of—Sole, Bridle, and Calf Skins, THAT were sent by the Subscribers about six weeks ago, to Maxwell's Wharf, to be shipped on board one of the Packets for Williamsburg—which from circumstances it is presumed were put, through mistake of the drayman, on board a vessel bound to some other place. Should the person in whose possession it may have fallen, be so good as to return it; all expenses attending it will be paid, and the favour gratefully acknowledged by William Plume & Co. July 26. 3w 22
112 Puncheons high proof Grenada RUM, Landing this day on our wharf, from on board the Schooner Thomas. C. & F. Whittle. July 8. tf 808
WANTED, Two Hundred Cords Wharf Wood, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to Thomas Warren. May 29. tf 720
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Duffries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blount's American Coastal Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skilllets of Superior Quality. Carrriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheeves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted.
All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 628
TO RENT, Two Rooms adjoining the Office of the Publick Ledger. Apply at this office. July 26.
IRISH LINENS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received in addition to his London Goods, a large assortment of Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, Dowlas, Hardware, &c. Per Ship Charleston, Captain Hall, from Liverpool, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. ALSO, 500 Pieces Twilled SACKING. Richard Taylor. May 31. 729
COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 326
AN APPRENTICE wanted. State of North-Carolina, } Superior Court of Law and Equity—April Term, 1805. Edenton District, } WILLS COWPER, vs. Complainant Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, Wm. Vaughan, Slaughter, as the President and Directors or the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, and William Davies, William Plume, and Theodore Armstead, Defendants. The Defendants in the above cause having failed to appear and put in their answer to the Complainant's Bill of complaint, and it being made appear to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, William Vaughan, Slaughter, William Davies, William Plume, and Theodore Armstead, are not to be found in this State; It is therefore ordered, that unless they do appear and put in their answers to the said Bill of Complaint, on or before the first day of our said Court of Equity, to be held for the District of Edenton, at the Court-House in the Town of Edenton, on the Sixth Day of October next, that the said Bill shall then be taken pro confesso and set for hearing ex parte—And it is further ordered that the Clerk and Master of this Court do cause this order to be published in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, for the space of three weeks successively, that the said Defendants may have notice thereof. By Order, Alex. Millen, C. & M. E. F. D. 9t 813
JUST RECEIVED, Per the Ship Reunion, from Alvent, and for sale by the Subscriber, 200 Hogsheads Choice RED WINE. 3,500 Bushels SALT. Moses Myers. July 8. tf 800
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s. per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s. do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, ters, Wine Glasses, and Britannias, Basket Flasks, &c. Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 3 Boxes English Mustard. yard wide, 8 bales Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Dowlas and Creas of the best quality, Andirons, Waffleiron, Shirt linen, Diapers, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Bed Ticking for Marrases, Seeds of all kinds, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Table matts, & Straw plates, Tickenburgs, Oznaburgs, Suspenzers of the best kind, Brown Hemp Hessian, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Brown and White Rolls, Fifes, Harp strings and Russia Sheetings and light Canvas. Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, Plush for Sadders, black Satin for waistcoats, 50 do. good quality St Jago do. Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India scowling Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tipits of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumbler, Decanters, 250 M. com cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 cases superior Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5. tf 273
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in January last, a Negro Man named DAVY—about 45 years of age, and pretends to be a Baptist; was formerly the property of Mr. Fatherly, on the Western Branch—he has been seen in Nansemond, where he has a wife, who lives with Mr. Lightfoot. I forewarn all persons employing him, and will give the above reward, to any person who will apprehend and lodge him in jail, that I get him again, or deliver him to me in Portsmouth. Robert Barclay. Portsmouth, August 5. tf 45
MARTIN FISK, HAS FOR SALE, 300 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT. 30 Chests Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS—of a very late importation, and of a superior quality. 10 Hogsheads 5 years old Antigua RUM. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hhds. and Bbls. May 27. tf 712
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.