Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-05-08 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
[VOL. V.
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 8, 1809.
NO. 117.
For Liverpool, The British Letter of Marque Ship AURORA, Burthen 300 hogheads tobacco...
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner UNION, 320 casks STONE LIME, 30,000 feet Bards...
For Freight or Charter, The Ship FACTOR, The Sloop CONNECTICUT, 14 casks STONE LIME...
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship BRUTUS, The Schooner PHOENIX, Who has for Sale on board the said Schooner at Maraden's Wharf...
FOR SALE, A fine new Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, The HULL and SPARS, A full built SCHOONER...
FOR SALE, A VESSEL, of 240 tons, of very superior materials and construction, building in Mathews...
FOR CHARTER, THE BREMEN BARQUE PATRIOT GROENING, The Bremen Barque Bremen, Who offer for Sale, 20 pieces of a superior quality RUSSIA CANVAS...
FOR SALE, or Freight to New-York, The fine new Pilot-built Brig PATRIOT, Richard Pitt, Master, burthen about 150 tons...
FOR CHARTER, The Fine Copper Fastened Ship POCAHONTAS, Christopher Tompkins, Master; burthen 380 tons or 430 hogheads...
Wanted, A fast-sailing VESSEL, of 230 to 250 hogheads burthen, AND One of 250 hlds. burthen.
Who have for Sale, 600 barrels FLOUR, For Freight or Charter, The good Ship AUGUSTA, Capt. James Pace, burthen 325 tons...
For London, (To sail on the 10th June,) the fine copper fastened and fast sailing Ship POCAHONTAS, Christopher Tompkins, master...
For Freight or Charter, The substantial and fast-sailing Brig PALLAS, Ephraim Wilcox, master, burthen 242 tons...
FOR CHARTER, The Ship General Colburn, The Ship POCAHONTAS, AND The Ship ARIADNE, Burthen 330 tons...
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BELL SAVAGE, Reuben Jones, master, now lying in Hampton Roads, burthen 325 tons...
FOR CHARTER, The Ship NANCY, William Noyes, master, burthen 190 tons, will carry about 200 hogheads tobacco...
FOR SALE, on our wharf, 4000 barrels FLOUR, 15000 bushels blown SALT, principally afloat.
Who offer for Charter, The fine new Ship Justina, burthen 350 tons, now ready to receive a cargo.
Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogheads Tobacco.
Norfolk & Portsmouth Jockey Club RACES, Over the New Ditched-in Course, will commence on WEDNESDAY, the 7th of June...
First Day. A Purse of 400 Dollars—Four Mile Heats. Second Day. A Sweepstake for 3 year old Colts and Fillies...
Third Day. The Proprietor's Purse of 200 Dollars—two mile heats—10 dollars entrance. Good Stable and Litter near the ground found gratis...
SPANISH HIDES. One Thousand SPANISH HIDES—For Sale, by Wm. Plume, & Co.
Just Received, A few bales very fine India Cottons, suitable for Sheeting, Nankenees of superior quality...
Wanted on Hire, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer. Enquire of the Printer.
A YOUNG MAN Of respectable connexions, and possessing a competent knowledge of business, is desirous of a situation as Supercargo...
Portsmouth Sugar-House. The present Proprietors of this establishment finding a larger capital necessary to carry on successfully...
For Sale by B. REYNOLDS, 25 barrels New-England RUM, 25 boxes Mould Candles; 10 boxes Table Fish...
FOR SALE, 40 Sacks JUNIPER BERRIES, James Young.
WANTED, Rough Oak bbl. and hhd. STAVES, of the best quality, for which Cash will be given.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Havana, from Havana—Consisting of 50 hogheads MOLASSES, 50 do. prime Muscovado...
FOR SALE, 70 tiers RICE, 25 half do. 25 bales UPLAND COTTON—By George Raincock.
Niemeyer and Von Kapff, Offer for Sale at their Warehouse, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following GERMAN LINENS...
11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities. 110 boxes Spanish SEGARS, 40 do. Crown GLASS, 150 do. English PIPES...
I have this day taken into Copartnership my eldest Son, and shall in future transact business under the firm of MOSES MYERS & SON.
NOTICE. The Copartnership of KID & OWEN, is by mutual consent dissolved, SAMUEL KIDD is authorised to settle the business of said firm in Norfolk.
NOTICE. By mutual consent this day dissolves the copartnership of JOHN R. WADDEY & CO. John R. Waddey is authorised to pay and receive the debts of the concern...
RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK of the very first quality, for Sale by C. & F. Whittle.
SPRING GOODS. WOOD and HASTINGS, Have just received a small supply of SPINGOODS, among which are, 4-4 Irish LINENS, part extra fine...
BREAD CLOTHS. Best superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Dray, Mixed, &c. Bread Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemen's Silk Plush Hats.
Carolina PORK and LARD, 350 barrels of PORK, and 150 boxes of Lard—Just received and for Sale by Richard & John Taylor.
Green Coffee and Leaf Sugar, 20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE, 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Leaf SUGAR.
LANDING. On Southgate and Dickson's wharf, the CARGO of the British brig Alert, 123 punch's choice Grenada RUM.
Wanted by the Subscriber, A quantity of OAK BARK, for which the following prices will be given, delivered at their Tan-Yard.
Just Received, A parcel of very superior Muscovado SUGAR and best GREEN COFFEE, A few boxes Havana brown SUGAR, and 150 barrels WHISKEY—For Sale by Wilson & Cunningham.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 8, 1809.
The Foreign Intelligence given in our two preceding numbers, being directly from France, and copied from French papers, left no doubt on our mind of the certainty of a new continental war...
It will be noticed that our advices from England via Boston, are not so late as those from France, but serve to corroborate the latter.
Translation of an extract of a letter from a gentleman in Bordeaux, to his correspondent in this place, dated March 18, 1809.
Business has been generally inactive for the last three months, but our markets being very scantily supplied, foreign produce has gradually advanced in price.
I see no probability of any prompt political changes that will materially affect the face of our commercial affairs. Austria being on the eve of being drawn into a ruinous war with France and Russia...
The domestic productions of this country finding no vent by exportation, are at very reduced prices.
I have received advices from Paris, purporting that by an Imperial decision, the embargo for some time past existing on American vessels was removed from those not under sequestration or difficulties...
Published in the Ledger of Wednesday List.
dates from the French consuls in America, proving that the ships have complied with the bonds, and the cargoes landed from them, to consist of the productions of the French empire.
We have to thank a friend for the preceding communication, and believing it to proceed from a very intelligent source, we must confess that it considerably staggers the opinion which we have expressed of the views of Russia.
The revocation of the British orders in council, as they respect the United States, does not appear to have been expected by the merchants in France, and what effect it will produce upon the government of that country, is uncertain.
From the National Intelligencer.
COPY.
PARIS, 23d February, 1809. SIR—His majesty has been pleased to raise the embargo on American vessels within the ports of France and her dependencies...
I am with much regard, Your obedient servant, JOHN ARMSTRONG. Wm. Lee, Esq. Consul of the United States, Bordeaux.
RULE—"The owners, consignees or captains of the American ships in the ports of France, or of her dependencies, must, previously to their clearing out, give to the consul or vice consul of their nation...
From the North American.
Extract of a letter to the Editor, dated Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, 26th April, 1809. DEAR SIR,
On the 24th inst. terminated the congressional election for this district. So long had the state been under the dreadful trammels of democracy, that the dominant party considered themselves as exclusively entitled to go on; and it was not without the most miserable torture, I assure you, that they at last found themselves obliged once more to subscribe to the lawful dominion of those they have been so long scourging.
Mr. Swoope, (federal) 653 Mr. Smith, (demo.) 291 Leaving Mr. Swoope, in the district, a majority of 187.
For the State Legislature. Mr. Steel, (federal) 824 Mr. Anderson, (do.) 768 Mr. Johnson, (do.) 269
Consequently Mr. Steel and Col. Anderson were elected by a very great majority, the representatives from Augusta.
Thus, sir, has democracy been cut down; and we are once more to see our congress and publick councils adorned with disciples of the good old school.
The election of Mr. John Randolph is over, and in spite of all the brutal tricks of the Jeffersonians and Madisonians, he prevailed by a great majority. So has major Shelly succeeded, opposed to a democrat of confirmed principles...
trary tendency. Mr. Swoope hailed the happy tidings, and the federalists felt more desirous of securing themselves from deception and disappointment...
You now see that the sun of federalism has arisen, and Virginia is once more to be ranked as an highly honourable member of the union.
Our state legislature will, either in whole or in part, throughout this transmontane country, be re-presented by federal men, a few counties only excepted—such is our prosperity.
Election Returns.—We have not been able to procure complete returns of this city in time for this evening's paper. We learn, however, that for the lowest upon the democratic ticket is but nineteen votes a head of the highest on the federal ticket.
From the county of Westchester, we have heard from two towns only. The town of Westchester has increased our majority considerably; and New Rochelle has given for the first time a federal majority.
Our majority in Queens is increased more than one hundred.
Our accounts from a part of Suffolk are very favourable. On the whole we have at present very little doubt of a federal senator in the Southern District.
QUEEN'S COUNTY—Official Returns. FEDERAL TICKET.
Table with 4 columns: MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY, Carman, Kisson, Townsend. Rows include Jamaica, Flushing, Newton, Oysterbay, Hempstead with vote counts.
SENATOR. Blydenburgh, in the above towns, 826.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Table with 4 columns: Mansfield, Pettit, Seaman. Rows include Jamaica, Flushing, Newton, Oysterbay, Hempstead with vote counts.
SENATOR. Carl, in the above towns, 671.
Average federal majority for the assembly 258.
OFFICIAL RETURN Of the votes for Senator and Members of Assembly for the city and county of New York.
Table with 4 columns: Federalists, Democrats, FOR SENATOR, FOR MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY. Lists names and vote counts for various candidates.
An Antigua paper of the 4th of April, mentions the arrival of an express-brig from England to the admiral off that station, with the important intelligence that War had been declared against France by Austria, Prussia, and Russia...
From the Antigua Journal of April 4.
The Swaggerer has been sent hither by the admiral with an order for provisions to be forwarded to him off the Sainte, where he now is with his squadron, blockading three French line of battle ships and four frigates, lately arrived in these seas.
We learn by the same vessel that admiral Duckworth had not arrived with his fleet at Barbadoes, as was reported on Sunday from St. Kitts. Nothing is yet known of him, or of the French ships he was pursuing.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2.
The jury in the case of the United States, against Michael Bright, brought in a special verdict yesterday afternoon. The verdict states, the defendants to be guilty of knowingly and wilfully obstructing, resisting and opposing the Marshal, in his attempt to serve and execute the judicial writ of arrest mentioned in the indictment...
May 3.
In the case of the United States, vs. Michael Bright and others, the circuit court decided on the special verdict, that the defendants were Guilty, and yesterday afternoon the prisoners being placed at the bar, the district attorney addressed the court and said, that in compliance with his duty, he called upon the court to pronounce the sentence of the law.
A concluding period has now arrived to the long and deplorable contest, in which you have been, we believe, under mistaken notions of duty, most unfortunate for the character of our common country, and peculiarly of this respectable part of it, engaged...
course the liberties, the laws, the happiness and the safety of the nation.
That such was the object, of that this was the melancholy catastrophe either intended or desired, we have not the most distant belief. But such must be the result when arms are opposed to laws, and force is resorted to in resistance to the deliberate and interested decrees of the tribunals of justice...
We should be unworthy of the responsible stations in which we are placed, if we suffered any other than publick motives connected with a sense of duty, to one, but we have endeavoured to perform it with impartiality.
It is obvious that you have mistaken a supposed duty which you presumed you owed to the constitutional authorities of your particular state, while you were opposing the laws of the United States and violating predominant obligations.
It does not lie with us to enter into those considerations which belong exclusively to another department of the government. Our duty is prescribed and we must obey.
It is our duty however unpleasant the exercise of it, to pronounce the following sentences in your several cases, and in fixing the degree of punishment, we have not been insensitive to every circumstance which has been offered in your favour.
The measure of punishment is in your unfortunate case particularly, of small comparative importance. Example and not severity is dictated by our duty and has been our aim.
The sentences of the court, are that you Michael Bright, be imprisoned for the term of three months and pay a fine of two hundred dollars, to the United States, and that you James Atkinson, Wm. Cole, Abraham Ogden, Daniel Phyle, Charles Hong and John Knipe, be severally imprisoned for the term of one month, and severally pay a fine of fifty dollars, to the United States, and stand committed till these sentences are complied with.
The marshal immediately conducted the prisoners to J. J., where they are now confined. All was transacted in peace and tranquility and to the honour of our city it be mentioned, that the demands of the laws have been satisfied without tumult or riot.
BALTIMORE, May 8.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in this city, dated
KNOXVILLE, (Tenn.) April 17. George Washington Campbell has declined a re-election to congress. The legislature, now in session, on the 11th instant, elected two senators in the congress of the United States; Joseph Anderson's term of service having expired, and gen. Smith, who had two years to serve, resigned.
Anderson, 227 Gov. Sevier, 155 Anderson re-elected. West Tennessee— Jenkins Whiteside, 223 J. Whiteside elected. Gen. J. Winchester, 165 Gen. Winchester, being perfectly indifferent on the subject, made no interest personally.
BOSTON, April 28.
We yesterday received a Halifax paper of the 18th inst. with intelligence from the London Gazette to the 14th, and from Greenock to the 17th March. The die, at last, is cast in Germany. The whole Empire exhibits one scene of military movements.
FRENCH MOVEMENTS.
The French army of the Rhine under Davoust is on its march to the Danube. Gen. Oudinot, whose head quarters are at Augsburg, commands nearly 30,000 men.
A French army is to be found in Saxony, with which the forces of the Confederation of the Rhine are to act.
The French have also an army of about 40,000 men in Italy, near the Austrian frontiers. Massena is to have the command.
On the 12th Feb. dispatches arrived at Vienna, with the final decision of Buonaparte on the subject of his differences with the emperor Francis. Messengers were immediately despatched to Petersburg, Berlin, and Copenhagen...
Marshal Duroc passed thro' Frankfort, February 2, on an important mission from Buonaparte to the Russian cabinet.
Jerome Buonaparte, by command, has issued a decree, ordering out an army for service, of 5,500, and an army of reserve, of 2,500.
GERMAN MOVEMENTS.
A cordon of troops has been formed along the whole extent of the frontier. Great exertions

ons are making to fortify Ems, in Upper Austria. The cabinet of Vienna have ordered further augmentations of their armies. The militia too are disciplined two evenings every week and provided for actual service.
The archduke Charles is appointed Generalissimo with unlimited powers, so that his operations will no longer be shackled by the interference of the Aulick council.
SPIRIT OF HOLLAND.
Louis Buonaparte was at Utrecht, taking measures to relieve the country suffering under the inundations, when he received orders from Napoleon for the immediate march of 15,000 Dutch troops into Bavaria, to act under gen. Davoust, and another division of like force to be ready by the middle of March. Louis sent off couriers to Amsterdam, &c. calling his ministers and council of state to Utrecht, where, after much deliberation, his council declared to him the incompetency of the nation to sustain the burthens of a new war, and solemnly protested against his employment of so large a force, in a service so unconnected with the interests of the country. A few regiments were however sent off; (the same mentioned above, on their way to Franco-nia.)
The Ottoman Porte, it is said, in a letter from Holland, will immediately join Austria in a war against France. It is said to be one of the secret articles of peace between Turkey and Great Britain. The British government had received intelligence at the head-quarters of the Spanish army at Cataluna, (an advantageous post in Sierra More) dated February 12. The Spanish patriots still retained a respectable force, and a confidence of eventual success. Gen. Urbina had been appointed to the command of the central army and that of Carolina, in place of the duke D'Infantado, under arrest. The French army had retired upon Toledo and Madrid for the purpose of entering Estremadura with an army of 25,000 men.
The Halifax paper contains a splendid account of the arrival of sir George Prevost at that place, with his gallant troops, whose bravery in the speedy reduction of Martinique, honoured them with a cordial and grateful welcome.
In corroboration of the above highly interesting intelligence, we copy the following from an Antigua paper of the 4th ult.
ST. JOHN'S, (Ant.) April 1.
His majesty's ship Swagerer, lieut. Evelyn, arrived at English harbour this morning, and brings accounts that an express had reached admiral Cochrane, in 13 days from England, with information that AUSTRIA, PRUSSIA, and RUSSIA, HAD DECLARED WAR AGAINST FRANCE, and that Buonaparte was in consequence leaving Spain, with a large portion of his army. An envoy from each of the above powers, had arrived in London, for the purpose of effecting an alliance with Great Britain.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By the ship Recovery, capt. Thomas Jefferson, from Liverpool, we have the following.
LONDON, March 9.
Yesterday colonel Wardlaw moved, in the house of commons, an address to the king for the removal of the duke of York from the command of the army. This motion was opposed by Mr. Button, and Mr. Percival (C. of E.) who declared his intention not only to oppose the motion, but to move an address highly approbatory of the conduct of the noble duke as commander in chief; and that his removal would be highly injurious to the army, and public service. Mr. P. reproached the connection with Mrs. C. No decision was had on the motion.
The Russians, we learn, have marched a body on the ice across the Gulf of Bothnia, captured the Swedish island of Aland, and were preparing ice boats for an expedition to Sweden proper. The distance from Aland to the main is about 60 miles.
March 12.
The Gazette of yesterday contains lord Cochrane's official account of the defence of Rosas and the castle of Trinidad against the French; of the former by the Spaniards, and of the evacuation and destruction of the latter by his lordship, and a party of seamen and marines belonging to the Imperieuse. Lord Collingwood speaks in high terms of the heroic spirit and ability which have been exhibited by lord Cochrane, in the assistance he has endeavored to afford the Spanish patriots. Lord Collingwood was at Malta the 26th Jan.
The Gazette contains also a letter from admiral Stopford, dated on board the Cesar, near Belaise light house, March 2d; which states, that the French Brest fleet then remained at Isle d'Aix, consisting of 10 sail of the line, 4 frigates, and the Calcutta. The 11th sail of the line was bilged on the shoal within Isle d'Aix. She is the Warsaw, a new 80. Of the 3 French frigates which ran under Sables d'Olonne, one was bilged and abandoned; and the other two up an inlet where they grounded every low water. A western swell which was set in would destroy them.
March 13.
Our Falmouth letter says, "The Surveillante, on the 2d March, in lat. 40, 30, long. 10, 12, saw 4 sail of the line and 3 frigates lying to, to leeward, and in the act of burning a brig; but several large ships, apparently of the line, appearing to windward, they crowded all sail, and stood to the westward. The first is undoubtedly the L'Orient squadron; the latter supposed to be admiral Duckworth in pursuit."
The French squadron at Flushing is said to consist of 12 sail of the line, which being joined by others, and a Russian and Danish force, is to attempt some great enterprize in the spring. So say the French papers.
March 13.
The Hope, sloop of war, from Lisbon is arrived at Plymouth with dispatches, brings nothing new, as the accounts by the last packet are of a later date; on the 6th inst. she fell in with the Surveillante frigate, and a fleet from Brasilia, and were informed that on the 1st inst. they saw six sail of French men of war steering S. W. The Walsingham packet arrived from Lisbon, saw on the 1st inst. in lat 47, six large ships steering N. W.
OFFICIAL FROM SPAIN.
On the 12th Feb. the H. Q. of the Spanish army was at La Carolina, under gen. Urbinet—The duke d'Infantado had been unfortunate, and was removed.—The Supreme Junta remained at Seville. Gen. Abadia had been appointed minister of war. A French army of 25,000 was preparing to enter Estremadura. General Cevallos, with 16,000 Spanish troops, was at Trujilla. At Alacantara there was a Portuguese and British division, amounting to 14,000. The French had advanced to Ciudad Rodrigo. Sault was at Betanzos, the 28th Jan. Romana had entered Portugal. The 40th and three other British regiments were at Seville, on the way to join Urbina's army at La Carolina, and to defend the Sierra Morena. The Spanish army in La Mancha was looking their enemy in the face.
March 14.
There is reason to believe, that the intelligence relative to Saragossa in one of the unofficial papers, is not true, and that that noble city still holds out. Letters have been received from the immediate neighbourhood of Saragossa which state that on the 25th ult. it was still in possession of the Patriots.
The French papers had stated it to have surrendered on the 21st.
The amount of the Exchequer Bills presented to be funded, amounted at the close of yesterday being the third day to 6,000,000. The whole sum to be funded is only 8,000,000.
Private letters from Holland report, that according to a secret article of the recent treaty between Great Britain and Turkey, the Porte is to join with Austria in the war against France, and Great Britain is to furnish the Turkish government with arms and ammunition at Malta or the Morea. This intelligence, it is said, comes from Malta.
The Cotton Planter arrived at Greenock Monday se'night from St. Mary's river, and brought American papers to the 20th Jan.
March 15.
Though the British regiments which sailed from Lisbon for Cadiz have been permitted to land at Cadiz, they have been supplied with every convenience, and it is not supposed that any want of confidence on the part of the Spanish government in the English, has prevented their landing. Upwards of 400 British seamen have been invited by the government of Cadiz into Cadiz, to assist in rigging and trimming the French and Spanish vessels lying in the inner harbour, in order to bring them into the outer bay, and fit them for sea.
No immediate danger appears to threaten Cadiz. All the passes between it and the enemy are well watched and defended. The French have not yet advanced towards Andalusia.
The prevailing expectation at Hamburg was, that Russia would join the emperor of Germany, should he be compelled to defend himself against the tyrannical demands of Buonaparte.
A statement has appeared in some newspapers, which we are happy in being able to say is wholly without foundation namely, that the king of Prussia had, in compliance with a mandate of Bonaparte, delivered up his minister, the Baron de Stein, as a victim to his resentment. We are informed from a credible source, that as soon as the Moniteur, containing the tyrant's decree against this patriotic minister, reached Berlin, he immediately resigned his official situation, and made his escape to the Austrian territory, where he has found protection and a kind reception.
March 16.
We received this morning the following letter from Dover:
"DOVER, March 15."
"A boat with two Foreigners arrived to-day, bringing over two British officers who had made their escape—one is Mr. Mansell, son to the Bishop of Bristol, who was taken with capt. Wright, in the Vincenzo. I understand that they bring an account of the war between Austria and France being on the point of taking place, in which it is expected that Russia, Prussia, and Turkey will join. They embarked at Middleburg in Holland and had been at sea two nights and two days, in great danger of being lost."
March 17.
By the Contest gun-brig arrived at Plymouth, a letter has been received from on board his majesty's ship Adonis, convoy to the fleet which left Oporto on the 23d ult. dated 2d inst. in lat. 44, 24, long. 11. The Contest gave them the intelligence of a French fleet being at sea, but the commodore said, he thought they were not in danger of meeting them. The Contest left Sir J. Duckworth off Cape Finisterre, he meant to proceed to Cadiz.
Down to the 22d ult. the French had not entered Oporto or even been heard of. The surf continues so high on the bar, that no vessel could pass either inward or outward, nor had done so for the last two months.
March 18.
Admiral lord Gambier arrived off Rochfort on the 7th inst. with the Caledonia, Tonnant, Illustrious, Bellona, and several frigates and sloops. On the day following the Resolution joined company. The line of battle ship which was driven on shore, is lying on the shoal with all her masts gone; and there is not the least probability of getting her off. One of the frigates that went on shore is got off, and is refitting. The French frigates L'Italienne, La Calypso, and Le Furieuse, are totally destroyed.
The Defence and Valiant, from off Rockfort, are arrived at Plymouth. On the 9th inst. they were boarded by an American brig from Bordeaux, bound to England, who informed them that she sailed from Bordeaux on the evening of the 8th inst. and it was confidently stated then, that Austria had declared war against France, and that for several days past of the Imperial Guards had marched through Bordeaux on their way to the North.
The house of commons came to two more decisions last night, upon the subject of the charges against the duke of York: The chancellor of the exchequer wished to substitute another resolution for the one of which he had originally given notice—it was opposed by Mr. Tierney; who suggested his intention of moving an amendment upon it. The chancellor of the exchequer, however, withdrew his new resolution, and proposed the resolution (his second resolution) which he had stated to the house on the first day of the discussion of the evidence—It was in substance that there is no ground for charging his royal highness with personal corruption or connivance. Sir Thomas Turton moved an amendment, declaring it to be the opinion of the house, that the Duke must have been aware of those abuses, of which evidence had been given at the bar of the house. There was much impatience for the question throughout the whole debate, which lasted till five o'clock this morning.
The first division was on Sir T. Turton's amendment, when it was rejected by a majority of 199.
The second division was on Mr. Percival's second resolution of acquitting the duke of personal corruption or connivance. The resolution was carried by a majority of 82. The number of members who divided on this second resolution was greater than that which divided on Sir Thomas Turton's amendment. Of 474 members present, 196 divided against the resolution of acquittal; a proportion less than 3 to 2. The discussion is not yet finished. Mr. Bragge Bathurst moves his resolution on Monday, which is in substance "that the house had observed with the deepest regret that there had existed a connexion the most immoral and unbecoming; and that it had given rise to an interference in official matters, which had a tendency to give the colour of authority to transactions the most criminal."
GREENOCK, March 17.
The foreign papers make a war between Austria and France inevitable. The Archduke Charles is appointed sole dictator of military operations. The Dutch council of state has remonstrated against involving Holland in a new war.
London correspondent, after mentioning the raising of the 24 hours embargo in Sweden, adds, the Sublime Porte will immediately join Austria in a war against France.
PLYMOUTH, March 15.
By the Constant gun-brig, lieut. Gregory, which came in from vice-admiral Sir J. Duckworth, whom she left ten days ago, off Cape Finisterre, and was then going to proceed for Cadiz, is learnt, that she too saw and kept company with the French squadron of four sail of the line, and a frigate, from the port of L'Orient, several days, and went in search of vice-admiral Sir J. Duckworth, to whom she imparted the circumstance; but Sir J. Duckworth thought
it more advisable to proceed to Lisbon or Cadiz, where he might be most wanted, than run a wild-goose chase after this small squadron. The Constant was despatched from Plymouth with this intelligence, which was conveyed yesterday to the admiralty by telegraphick dispatch.
EMSBURG (Germany) March 4.
The French army of the Rhine under the duke of Auerstadt (Davoust) has broken up from its cantonment in the countries of Gatha, Hana, &c. and is now on its march to the Danube. The staff of the army was on the 17th ult. removed from Erfurth, for the purpose of being established at Ulm. The army under general Oudinot, which on the 20th had head-quarters at Augsburg, at that date, comprised nearly 80,000 men.
Some Dutch regiments have passed the Mein on their march to Franconia. Several divisions of French troops from the Duchy of Berg, &c. have taken the same route, and all the carriages and horses in the countries through which they passed, were put in requisition for the conveyance.
A French army is to be formed in Saxony, with which the forces of the confederation of the Rhine are to act—several Westphalian regiments were on the 20th ult. under orders to proceed thither.
The French have already established an army of between 40 and 50,000 men in Italy, within a few miles of the Austrian frontiers. The Dalmatian army under Marmont has been broken up for the purpose of forming this new corps, but at present it consists chiefly of Italians. A reserve is forming near Brescia, and is to be joined by a body of Swiss troops. It is understood that Massena is again to have the command of the Italian army.
Count Mier arrived at Vienna, on the 12th February, with dispatches from count Metternich, the Austrian ambassador at Paris, communicating, it is stated, the final decision of Buonaparte on the subject of his differences with the emperor Francis. Messengers were immediately despatched to Petersburg, Berlin, and Copenhagen, as also to the several Austrian governments, and orders were given for the necessary arrangements preparatory to placing the militia on permanent duty. The messenger, Nappier, arrived from Paris on the 14th, and stated that previous to his departure, the tradesmen belonging to the Austrian embassy had been directed to furnish their several accounts, in order to their being discharged.
A cordon of troops has been formed along the whole extent of the Austrian frontiers, and no person is permitted to pass without a passport from the Imperial publick chamber at Vienna. One hundred and fifty bakers at Vienna, had been put in requisition for the service of an army. The Austrians are making great exertions to fortify the city of Ems, in Upper Austria, and have appointed 6000 soldiers, and a like number of peasants to that service.
The cabinet of Vienna, with a view to the farther augmentation of their army, has ordered the first and second battalions of reserve to be gradually incorporated with the regiments of the line, and has directed that the third battalions of reserve be immediately formed.
VIENNA, February 17.
The measures adopted for the security of the country continue to be carried into execution with the most unremitting assiduity and zeal. All those who are absent on leave have been ordered to join their regiments forthwith. The officers who were in this capital have received orders to repair to their respective regiments. In the interior of Austria, various corps are in motion to advance to the frontiers.
It is rumoured that the Wirttemberg envoy, M. Beroldingen, and the Bavarian, M. Bechberg, have left Vienna.
February 19.
The depression of the publick funds have become alarming. Bank Stock has fallen from 84 to 70; other stock is sunk in proportion.
It is now certain, that no negotiation for peace between Russia and Turkey will take place.
PARIS, March 6.
The official paper of to-day contains the following:—Here is a second intercepted letter from the writer of the official Vienna paper to the writer of the Hamburg paper. We pledge ourselves for the authenticity of the latter as well as the former. We abstain from every kind of remark:
"Vienna, Feb. 13."
"Sixty thousand frontier troops have received orders to repair towards the interior of Austria. A considerable army, above all, well furnished with cavalry, is already in Bohemia; on account of the increase of the French force in the territory of Bayreuth. Fifty thousand men are assembled near Vienna, in order, according to the pressure of circumstances, to repair to the interior, to Upper Austria, or to Salzburg. The garrison of Vienna has not yet received orders to put itself in motion. As soon as it marches out, the militia are to do their service, and occupy the barracks."
"Though there were already a number of troops on the other side of the Ems, yet a few more regiments had been sent. Transport ponpons have already been brought hither."
"The army is furnished with everything, except that hitherto, no surgeons have been appointed."
"At Constantinople an occurrence has taken place, which may throw some light upon the situation of Austria. The Austrian Internuncio, Baron Von Sturmer, had, on occasion of the marriage of one of his kinsmen, given a dinner, and invited to it the secretary of the English legation. The French charge d'affaires, M. Latour Maubourg, who was also invited, wrote to M. Von Sturmer, that he could not be present at any entertainment while an enemy of France was of the party. M. Von Sturmer not answering this letter, M. Latour Maubourg communicated the circumstance to the diplomatic agents, and invited them to break off all intercourse with M. Von Sturmer; which all the agents who were at Constantinople have carried into effect."
"We hear again that a number of Russian troops have lately assembled near the frontiers of Austria, more especially since M. Von Sturmer so openly threw off the mask at Constantinople."
March 7.
The official paper of to-day contains further, a report from the minister of marine, Decres, to his majesty, whence it appears that rear admiral Willaumez, in consequence of his majesty's command, sailed from Brest on the 31st February, with 8 ships of the line and 2 frigates, in order to attack the enemy, who was blockading the harbours of L'Orient and Isle d'Aix, with two squadrons, consisting each of 4 sail of the line, and some frigates; and so relieve those harbours from the blockade. On the evening of the same day, the rear admiral appeared off L'Orient, whence three frigates were to join him; but these could not get out in the evening, and as the rear admiral could not wait for them, on the following day, when these frigates did get out they were placed in a very unpleasant situation, and were obliged, being chased by four of the enemy's ships, to retreat towards the Sable roads, where, being aided by the forts, they defended themselves for three hours most obstinately against the superior force of the enemy, and at length compelled him to retreat.
In the meanwhile the rear admiral pursued his voyage, and reached the Basque Roads on the 24th of February where, however, he did not find the enemy, who having received intelligence of the ap-
proach of the French squadron had escaped. The operation, therefore, has not effected only this, that the squadron of Brest has united itself with the division of Rochfort in the roads of Isle d'Aix; and that the enemy being driven from before L'Orient, capitou has been able to run out with his division, to fulfil the mission which the emperor has intrusted to him.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. British brig Point Shores, Stowe, 16 days from Turk's Island, Salt, John Granbery.
Brig Minerva, Malcolm, 10 days from Newburyport.
Sch'r Samuel, Somersby, 11 days from Newburyport.
Sloop Triton, French, bound to St. Bartholomews, put back in distress.
The brig Eliza Henry, Butler, of this port, has arrived at New York from Amelia Island.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH: CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTRED.
Sch'r President, Walker, Baltimore, Samuel, Sinnerby, Newburyport, Speedwell, Asps, Edenton, Sloop Liberty, Nichols, Digton.
CLEARED.
Sch'r Harmony, Evans, Philadelphia, Nancy, Woodhouse, Edenton, Ploughboy, Hall, Charleston, Sloop Fair Play, Rhodes, Providence, R. I.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
The Publick are respectfully informed, that in consequence of an arrangement for the season, the stay of the Company in Norfolk will be necessarily short; during which time, in hopes to afford general satisfaction, a New Production will be given each Night of Performance—Nor will there be any postponement on account of weather.
By Particular Desire. At the request of several families, who, by the indelicacy of the weather were prevented from attending the Theatre on Wednesday last, that Night's Play will be repeated on Monday Evening for the last time during the season.
This Evening, (Monday) May 8th,
Will be presented a celebrated Drama, called
THE WANDERER;
Or, The Rights of Hospitality. Gustavus Adolphus, (Heir Apparent to the Throne of Sweden) Mr. Spear; Sigismund, (Son to John late King) Mr. Green; Count Valdestein, Mr. Fox; Count Sparre, Mr. Young; Baner, (Col. in the Swedish army,) Mr. Clark; Serjeant, Mr. Utt; Olaus, Mr. Clough; James, Mr. Byrne; Ramsay, (a Scotchman in Valdestein's service,) Mr. Ringwood—Countess Valdestein, Mrs. Placide; Christina, Mrs. Young; Officers and Soldiers, Gentlemen of the Company.
After the Play, A Ballet Dance, to be performed by Children only, called
THE BIRD CATCHERS,
Or, The Merry Girl. Lutin, (The Bird Catcher) Master H. Placide; Lucetta, (The Merry Girl) Miss C. Placide; Hunter, &c.
To which will be added, the musical entertainment of
THE POOR SOLDIER.
Patrick, Mr. Fox; Captain Fitzroy, Mr. Clough; Bagatelle, (first time here) Mr. Placide; Dermot, Mr. Spear; Darby, Mr. Green; Father Luke, Mr. Ringwood—Norah, Mrs. Young; Kathleen, Mrs. Placide.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the curtain to rise precisely at 7 o'clock.
Tickets to be had at the Office of the Theatre. Subscribers will please send as usual to Mrs. West for their Tickets.
Bills on London,
For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. May 8.
FOR RENT,
The STORE fronting the Old Market Place, at present occupied by Mr. Sergeant. Apply to Wood & Hastings, or
Robert Taylor.
FOR SALE,
A neat well finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Elligood. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, Meret towards the shoal 900 feet; also, an unimpaired Lot, well enclosed, adjoining Capt. John Sturte's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry in Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to
ROBERT GIBSON.
Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Davis, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to satisfy his creditors.
May 8.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Take leave to inform their friends and the publick in general, that the
EAGLE TAVERN,
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
Will hereafter be conducted under the immediate management of GEORGE TURNER, they having formed an engagement for this purpose. They entertain the most sanguine hopes that their unremitting exertions will entitle them to patronage and favour. Every comfort which necessity may require, or which taste may suggest, will be procured with avidity and pleasure. They are determined, if possible, to render the Eagle in every department of their business agreeable to their guests, and a pleasant abode to the stranger. Their solicitude upon this score has induced them at considerable expense to make some important changes in the arrangement of the rooms. They feel a great share of confidence in assuring their friends that they will meet with every convenience and attention that a house of this character is calculated to afford. Their Bed Rooms are furnished with an entire new set of Beds and Furniture, with a suit of curtains to each, and the Rooms covered with Carpet.
Their Stables are large and commodious (which will always be furnished with a full supply of the best provender the country affords) and within twenty minutes' walk of the wharves, with a pump of constant water at the door, for the purpose of watering and washing the horses.
They take further pleasure to state, that a COFFEE ROOM has lately been established in one of the Rooms of the Eagle, in which the Newspapers from all the principal towns on the continent are to be seen. With these advantages, and those determinations, in which they are confirmed never to relax, they can but hope for the most flattering success.
George Turner, John S. Smithers.
May 8.

SALT. A quantity of coarse SALT, suited for the fisheries, on board the Ship Jeanie. And Liverpool Blown SALT , on board the Ship Highlander, for sale on accommodating terms, taken from a long side. March 20. Robert Dickson.
PATENT ILLUMINATORS, or Sky-Lights for Shipping, &c. Giving a more general Light than the common Sky-Light, with one half the expense; and are equally applicable to the state-room, steerage and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck. Apply to E. Sturtevant, Agent. March 10.
TAKE NOTICE, That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is viz. B. No. 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dollars 50 C. " 3820, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 " 50 E. " 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 " 50 F. " 815, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 " 50 F. " 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 " 50 F. " 1688, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 " 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk. A MANDATORY REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us. MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes, 2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES, 3,300 bushels coarse SALT, 2,300 bushels INDIAN CORN, 1,200 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 130 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 28 do. New Orleans do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 54 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE, 40 chests and 20 boxes Hyson & Young Hyson TEA. —ALSO— A general assortment of Dry Goods. September 27. Mif
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo, D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, 50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 50,000 Superfine Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS. Also, 400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME, Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD of superior quality for family use. Feb. 13.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings. Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighborhood. Tully Robinson. Dec. 7.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
FOR SALE, 40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 120,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 boxes Havana brown SUGAR, 80 do. do. white do. 600 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT, 120 sacks Liverpool do. 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHEQUES and LISTADOES, 40 boxes CANTLE SOAP; 14 boxes CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM. James Young. March 16.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MARK-STREET. The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the Borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N.B. Orders for Double Backstamps, single do. and Clogs, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York. Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall-Street. PROPOSALS For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION; and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the publick. * * * No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified.—The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
 No. I. HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1/2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  No. II. HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3/4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  No. III. HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  No. IV. HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1/2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire. 
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c.—The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Malsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
 I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for Insurance accurately described.  II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises; all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false, or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.  III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.  IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.  V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.  VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect; and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a rateable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.  VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.  VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.  IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.  X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and, until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable:—Also, if there appears any fraud, of 
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy. XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever. XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb. 13.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809. THOMAS HOLLIDAY, Compt. against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. TAZEWELL and PETER DALEY, In Chancery. Defts.
THE defendant William Smelly not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Smelly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smelly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809. Richard Gernon, Complainant, against William and Anthony M. Buckley, In Chancery. and Shanks and Binford, Defts.
THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809. THEODORICK ARMISTEAD, Compt. against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRISTOPHER FRY, In Chancery. Defts.
THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809. JOHN WALLACE, Compt. against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadelphia, and ALEXANDER MACLURE, In Chancery. Defts.
THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander MacLure, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809. STEPHEN G. WILLS, Compt. against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETERSON BROWN, administrators, &c. of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY, In Chancery. Defts.
THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the utmost stretch of medical investigation. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; there is another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescription in chronic cases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachable, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtue of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vendred, and the sale is now becoming so general, and their certainty in curing the disorder of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 37, South Second-street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed. Therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a benificent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Bank of Maryland. I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a feverish fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor. I, Mary Taylor, No. 133, Plum-street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatism pains for more than eighty years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatism affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR. The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, KONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters. Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders. PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are exposed much to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse. The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, KONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIR-VELL & KONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had, THE IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID. For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. Tawly
ADVERTISEMENT. Wishing to close my present concerns, I solicit those having claims against me to bring them forward on or before the last day of August next, otherwise this notice will be plead in bar against them; all those that are indebted to come forward and settle by bond or otherwise. I will sell low for Cash, or give in payment the following Property:—One third of a HOUSE and LOT of LAND, in fee simple, in Cumberland-street, adjoining Dr. Barraud's; Fifty Acres of LAND lying in the County of Norfolk, near the Great-Brigge, in fee simple; also, a Life Estate in a PLANTATION, lying and being within 6 or 7 miles of Norfolk, and rents for 50 dollars per year. Peter Daley. April 28. 2aw2m
NOTICE. THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorised to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 5.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from on board the British Brig Point Shares, from Havana, 239 boxes SUGARS, 87 hogsheads } Prime Muscovado Sugar, 14 barrels } 112 bags GREEN COFFEE—For Sale by Moses Myers. March 3.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.