Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-08-10 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  VINCIT OMNIA VERITAS
VOL. IV.]
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, 1807.
[NO. 11.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
FOR LONDON. The fine ship Liverpool Packet , James Kennard, master, will sail in 15 days. For freight of a few bales of cotton or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or
Phinehas Dana.
FOR LONDON. The fine American copper-bottomed Ship AMELIA , burthen 369 Tons, or 500 Hlds of Tobacco; daily expected from Philadel- phia.—For freight apply to
A. Maclure.
FOR LIVERPOOL. The elegant Ship CERES , John Shackford master, burthen 280 tons, copper fastened and now entering upon her second voyage. She will sail in all this month, having a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or pas- sengers, apply to the master on board or
N. Heron.
FOR CHARTER. The excellent new Ship NIAGARA , L. Cross master, duly expected from New- York, burthen about 3.0 Hlds Tobacco. For terms apply to
Richard Blow.
FOR LONDON. The good Ship CHARLES CARTER , John Dodsale, master, will be ready to take cargo on board in ten days, and having the greater part engaged, will sail in all August. Terms of freight 5 pound sterling per hhd. and 3 per cent. primage.— Apply to
Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
For Liverpool. The fast sailing coppered Ship CALEDONI- AN , John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hogsheads tobacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 8 days. For freight apply to
William Dickson.
Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, Stoved SALT , loose and in sacks, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware, which will be sold low if taken from along side. July 10.
Wanted to Hire, from this time until Christmas, A sober attentive NEGRO BOY , to drive a cart.
Richard E. Lee.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 400 barrels superfine FLOUR , 2500 bushels Corn, and 150 barrels Pork, good quality. Just received,
50 boxes fresh Lisbon LEMONS.
GEORGE WILSON,
CASH given for good Rough bld. and bbl. STAVES , by Moses Myers.
For RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport.
William Wilkinson.
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret , from Teneriffe, 70 hogsheads and 100 quarter casks choice Teneriffe WINE.—For sale by Moses Myers.
FOR SALE. The Cargo of the Schooner Ann Ballard , Capt Langdon, from Trieste, consisting of 350 boxes Castile SOAP ,
80 casks Currants; 37 boxes Glass, consisting of Tum- blers, Wine Glasses, &c. 13 boxes German Linen, consisting of Flatillas, Crease, Checks, Listadoes, and Battamias, 6000 wt. Lead in pigs; 20 boxes German Steel, 2000 do. Shot; 1500 do. Parmesan Cheese; 25 kgs Capers, 48 bags Juniper Berries; 16 do. Corks, 1 hogshead Cream Tartar; 100 wt. Sweet Mercury, 100 wt. Percipate; 100 do. Sublimate.
James Young.
FOR SALE. 1000 barrels CORN , deliverable here at short notice,
221 boxes white and brown Havana Sugars, 17 hogsheads Muscovado do. 5 pipes French Brandy, 4 do. Holland Gin, 20 barrels Rye Whiskey, 8 pipes and 2 hds. very choice old London particu- lar Madeira Wine, 50 boxes Raisins, 100 kgs Lard, 27 boxes Ship Stuff, 2 boxes Irish Linen, 3 cases Mens, Boys, and Children's Hats.
Francis Smith.
Military Plumes and Epaulets.
JAMES TUCKER , Respectfully acquaints the publick, that he has just received an elegant assortment of Military Plumes, Epaulets, and some Silver Cord, for sale at the Store of Mr. Joseph C. Maigne, No. 98, Main-street.
August 5.
We have for Sale, Jamaica Coffee, Guadalupe do.
Antigua Sugars in hds. tceces, and barrels, Alexandria and Richmond superfine Flour, Madeira Wine fit for present use, &c. &c.
C. & F. Whittle.
August 7.
POCKET-BOOK LOST.
FIFTY DOLLARS
Will be given to any person who has found a large Leather Pocket-Book, containing sundry Bank Notes of Newbern, Cape Fear, Charleston, Virginia, and Saco Banks.—It was lost last evening on or contiguous to Brigg's Point. The above reward, or more if required, will be instantly paid, on the Book's being left with its contents at the Ledger Office, Herald Office, or at
John Rourke's
No 5, Taibot-street.
List of some of the papers.
Cape Fear Bank 11 Notes of 10 dollars each; Bank of New- bern 2 of 10 dollars, and 4 of 5 dollars; 1 of 20, 1 of 10, and 3 of 5 dollars bank of Virginia; 1 of 10 and 1 of 5 I believe Port and Bank; 1 Three Pound Note payable at the South Caro- lina Bank in Charleston, in paper currency; 1 Note of 5 dollars, Charleston; 1 Note of 5 dollars, Saco Bank, much worn, and is stitched with silk. The Three Pound Note, and the Saco Bank Note, being very uncommon here, will if offered by any person, perhaps lead to the recovery of the property.— Persons to whom they may be offered, it is hoped will at- tend to the circumstance of those Notes, and stop the person who may offer them. August 7.
LUGAN,
No 111, MAIN-STREET,
Has just received from Philadelphia in addition to his stock, some fresh GOODS that he will sell on moderate terms, viz.
English white silk Stockings embroidered do. do. rose do. do.; rose embroidered clocks; white do. do. men's black do. plain; women's do. embroidered clocks; cotton Stockings (men's) laced clocks; women's do. do.; Kid Gloves assorted, extra long; do. do. short; silk Gloves assorted, extra long; do. do. short; men's Gloves; 1 box fine thread Lace, assorted; 1 do. cotton do. do.; 1 do. black do. do.; lace Veils; do. bleaves; do. Gloves; Sattin Shawls of various sizes and colours; Muslin do. do.; linen Cambric Handkerchiefs; linen Cambric; cotton do.; Man- tua Ribbon, assorted; do. Tafted, blue and white; Sar- nets, rose and white; silk Parasols, 20 inches; 2 dozen Combs of the finest tortoise shell and of a new pattern; Kid Shoes; do. embroidered; do. copper plate; morocco Shoes, black, purple, and green; one Cloak of superfine blue cloth. August 7.
INCENDIARIES.
On Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock, a wash and cook-house near to the dwelling-house of the subscriber, in the county of Princess-Anne, was intentionally and wick- edly set on fire and burned down. There can be no doubt but that this diabolical act was perpetrated with design, (as no person lodged in the house) and in the expectation that it would communicate to my dwelling-house, which would have happened if the fire had not been providentially discov- ered. I will give a reward of THREE HUNDRED DOL- LARS to any person who will give information so that the offender or offenders shall be detected, and convicted of the offence.
Joshua James.
Princess-Anne, August 7.
50 Dollars Reward
For the recovery of 1 hogshead Sugar, 15 boxes Raisins, and 2 barrels Flour, or in proportion for any part of them, stolen from Warehouse No. 4, Southgate and Dick- son's wharf, last Wednesday night.
Howland & Triplett.
August 5.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp- bell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water- street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his as- sortment of
Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hds. and 6 bhs Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Cannas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes.
Also just received,
20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kgs Tongues and Sausages, 40 kgs and 2 bhs Salmon, 5 bhs. Mackarel, 15 cases Salado Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 b. xs Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour.
John D. Haldane.
July 31.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of
ENGLISH KID SHOES,
in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) import- ation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great vari- ety of kinds.
Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town —since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workman- ship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it.
A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Phila- delphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail.
He has just received,
New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boots at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suawarrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of
India COTTONS,
very low for Cash. May 27.
From the Columbian Centinel.
WAR.—Is it NECESSARY, or if not NECESSARY, is it EXPEDIENT?—No. I.
Fellow Citizens,
It was extremely natural, that the late at- tack upon the Chesapeake should have excited the sensibility, and roused the feelings of the nation.— No man who loves his country, could fail of being warmly interested in a cause in which the national honour appeared to be involved, its rights perhaps violated, its peace, and of course, its prosperity en- dangered.—So far as the proclamation of the Pres- ident of the United States went, as to its measures, if not to its language, all honest men, I believe, of all parties, were united.—To forbid an intercourse with the armed ships of Great Britain under the existing causes of irritation, and to demand repara- tion for the injury, were certainly wise and prudent measures.—They were all, and they were no more than the occasion required.
But the language which has been held by the edi- tor of the National Intelligencer, a paper issued under the eye, and it has been said, in some respects under the authority of the administration, a paper which has certainly hitherto been employed in pre- paring the publick mind, for measures which the go- vernment have intended to propose, gives the most serious, and just ground of alarm.
This Editor began by cautioning our merchants to lay a voluntary embargo , and assigned the reasons why the Government itself did not think it prudent to adopt that measure. It preferred relying upon the patriotism and prudence of the individuals. The Editor proceeded in his next paper to say, that war was most probable , and in every subsequent paper he has proceeded to discuss, and to exhibit, what he has pleased to call our means, resources, and ad- vantages , by which we can carry on, or which will be produced by a war . Whether this language pro- ceeds from policy, or from the serious determina- tion of the Cabinet; whether it is a part of a system to frighten Great Britain into a relinquishment of her principles by a display of our means or serious- ly to alarm our merchants, and to induce them to check their commercial enterprises, is to be sure un- certain:—But coming as it does from an official quarter, it must, until explained, be a source of alarm and uneasiness. It behoves then, our Mer- chants, who will be the first victims, our Farmers, on whom the weight and burden of a war must eventually fall, our Mechanics who in such an event will be instantly stripped, and all other des- criptions of men, young and old, who have either property or hopes, to pause , and consider the causes for which a war (if any) is to be undertaken, our means, the course, effects, and probable issue of such a war.
In discussing this most important question , I pro- pose to do it seriously and dispassionately, not by assumed facts, and pompous declamation as has been done by the editor of the Intelligencer, but by a cool examination of the principles upon which a war is to be undertaken, and an accurate compar- ison of our power and means with those of our pro- posed enemy; in doing which I shall attempt to shew, that the events of our last war bear no analo- gy to the existing case, and are no national foundation for a hope of future success.
The subject may be divided into the following questions:—
1stly. Is there any thing in the general conduct of Great Britain towards us, (since we entered into a treaty of amity with her, which merged all former causes of complaint) which would justify, or would render it expedient to go to war with her?
2dly. Is the case of the attack on the Chesapeake a justifiable cause of war, let the circumstances of it be what they may?
3dly. What are our means and resources for car- rying on a war? What will be its effects on our go- vernment and people? What are, or what will be its object? What will be its probable issue?
As to the first question, whether prior to the at- tack on the Chesapeake we had any justifiable cause of war against Great Britain? I should not think it necessary to discuss it, if it were not to be earnest- ly desired, that the case of the Chesapeake might stand alone unmixt with any former causes of ir- ritation. It is impossible to examine fairly a question of that delicate nature, if we suffer to enter into it, the hatred and prejudices which we may have permitted to grow up, or which we may have cultivated against the nation with whom the question exists. It is also important to consider this point first, because the President himself, and many of the resolutions adopted by different cities, allude to the former causes of complaint against Great Britain, as tending to aggravate the insult and injury in the case of the Chesapeake .
What then were our causes of complaint against Great Britain prior to this late event, and how stood her disposition to do us justice?
Our complaints were I believe only these: 1st. Her enforcing her doctrine of the illegality of the colonial trade.
2dly. Her impressment of her own seamen on board our merchant vessels, and as a necessary con- sequence, the taking our own occasionally, when destitute of protections.
3dly. The killing of John Pierce .
It will be perceived, that I lay entirely out of the case, the vexations often complained of, or having our vessels boarded, searched, and sometimes sent into port without just cause, because such things necessarily result from a state of war and the ex- ercise of undoubted belligerent rights:—Because the British admiralty courts are better than those of a- ny other nation except our own:—Because the ma- rine officers of all nations often exercise these acts of individual injustice, and it is believed those of Great Britain less than any others, and it is not considered a cause even of complaint, if the go-
vernment institutes fair tribunals for the trial of the causes which occur; and because every man ac- quainted with our own war knows, that no nation ever took in more neutrals for examination, nor made greater exertions for the condemnation of them than the Americans did.
1st. As to the question of the colonial trade .— Many impartial men even in our own country, have thought Great Britain right upon this point. It is certain that she set it up in former wars against other nations, and enforced it, and there are very strong arguments to be adduced in support of it.— But strong as they were, and unlimited as was her power to enforce them, she had agreed in the treaty made with Mr. Munroe , and sent back by Mr. Jeff- erson , to define and secure this right to us, with restrictions which were totally unimportant. This great source of all our wealth—this exclusive bene- fit of our neutrality, she has agreed to give up, and confirm by a solemn compact.
2dly. The second cause of complaint is—her im- pressments of her own seamen in our merchant ves- sels, for it is not pretended that Great Britain claims the right to search our ships of war, and see if there are no seamen of her nation on board of them.
This question is said to be one upon which the two governments cannot agree, but upon which it is feared, that Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Madison are disposed to commit the peace of the nation; and it is apprehended, that they will endeavour to confound it with the case of the Chesapeake , to enlist the passions of the people, naturally excited by that case in favour of a principle, which stripped of all such circumstances, it is believed the American peo- ple would entertain serious doubts of, or at least, for which they will never stake their best blood and treasure.
It would be without the scope of my present ad- dress to go into the discussion of the principle. It ought to be examined by itself, but I think the fol- lowing are sufficient reasons why it ought not to be the basis, either secret, or avowed, of a war:—
1st. Great Britain has need of all her men in the mighty contest in which she is engaged, and it is unjust in us to withhold them.
2dly. We have no need of these men, and it is treacherous in us to attempt to screen them under the American character, by false protections and other dishonourable means.
3dly. We cover but few or none of her enemies subjects; we therefore weaken Great Britain more than we weaken her enemies.
4thly. Great Britain exercised this right as much before Mr. Jay's treaty as since.—The silence of our government was in some measure a sanction of the principle.
5thly. Great Britain offered Mr. King , that if we would adopt any restrictions by which she could be assured that her subjects should not get on board our ships, she would abandon the right of search for persons.
6thly. It is said, and believed, that she has of- fered to give up the principle except as it respects the narrow seas. In other words, in three fourths of the seas in which it could be exercised.
3dly. It may be alleged that the killing of John Pierce goes to swell our catalogue of complaints. This would be most preposterous. It will not be pretended, that Whitby acted under orders. The British government could not foresee that he would attempt to board and be resisted or refused. As soon as informed of the fact, she caused the officer to be arrested, carried home as a criminal, and tri- ed by a court martial. He was acquitted.—Is that the fault of the British government? Did not our government agree to that mode of decision? Is it not the usual mode adopted by all civilized nations? Is it certain the decision was wrong? If the fact was done out of our jurisdiction, Whitby was not guilty. After hearing all our evidence, a court mar- tial was of opinion, that the firing was upon the high seas.—Is it certain that this was not the case? At any rate did not the British government pursue the course our government requested—the course which all civilized nations in like cases usually ad- opt? Is there then any just cause of complaint on that ground?
From this short view of the subject, it is appa- rent, that although we have more occasion of col- lision with Great Britain, from her decided mari- time superiority, than we can possibly have with any other nation, yet, that during a long war, in which she might be expected to be jealous of our unrivalled prosperity and increase, obtained almost wholly at her expence, has given us but few causes of offence, and that all these, like our former ones, she was ready to discuss, and redress, to examine, and heal by a treaty of amity.
That this was really her disposition, we have the highest evidence, from Mr. Jefferson's positive as- surances in his addresses to Congress, in 1806 and 1807—From Mr. Munroe's letter, communicated to Congress, in which he declares that he is likely to settle all the points in dispute as favourable as could have been wished.—From the terms of the treaty itself which are known to have been highly advantageous to us, and very unpopular in England —and lastly from the expressions of good will, and the attentions paid to our ministers at the date of our last dispatches from Europe.
It is therefore unreasonable, and highly unjust to blend the former causes of complaint with the late attack upon the Chesapeake , in order to inflame the passions, and swell the catalogue of wrongs—Such a proceeding may be proper in a manifesto, when war is declared, but is extremely unwise when we are discussing the previous question.
To all present purposes, the evis which Great Britain had agreed to redress in Mr. Munroe's tre- aty, are as if they had never existed.—We will pro- ceed in our next number to examine the case of the Chesapeake .
PACIFICUS.

We shall continue to lay before our readers, such essays as we shall be of opinion will inform them upon the important subject which now agitates the publick mind. In doing this we shall occasionally select such as do not accord with our opinion as well as those with which we coincide. Our paper of this day, contains some essays which merit attention, particularly one in the first page, and one from the National Intelligencer.
THE PRESIDENT of the United States left Washington on Saturday the first instant for Monticello.
The last Norfolk Ledger has the following remark — "with respect to the force sufficient to protect this place, as stated in the Governor's letter, viz. "The Cybelle French frigate, the Chesapeake, six teen Gun-Boats, and Forts Nelson and Norfolk," &c. and then the editor proceeds to comment upon the idea of the French frigate's being "accounted as a part of our force." We shall make no remark upon this hypercritical observation, but we merely enquire to whom was this letter addressed? For we wish to know the man, who could be guilty of the impropriety and even indecorum of suffering the publication of such an extract. Was it C. A. Matthews? that general upon whom (in the language of the Ledger) "so many severe, indeed illiberal attacks have been made."
We entertain the strongest doubt, about the correctness of the Extract. — Enquirer.
The preceding article should not receive our notice, if it were not to repel an insinuation, not less groundless than it is un candid. The editor of this paper did not see the General for three days before the letter alluded to was received, nor for three days after, and he never had a word of conversation with the general at any time, upon the subject of any communication from the governor or any other publick character, nor did he ever see a letter received by the General.
It was known here on Sunday the 2d, or early the next morning, that orders had been received by the general to disband the troops, and these orders were announced in general orders on Monday the 3d.
Before the General had received the Governor's letter, the Richmond Argus, noticed that such orders were given, and made the following remarks:
"We are happy to find from this information that the president of the United States is convinced that the frigates La Cybelle and Chesapeake, together with the gunboats now at Norfolk, and others about to be sent thither, aided by the batteries of Fort Nelson and Fort Norfolk, will be sufficient for the defence of that place from any attack which may for some time be expected."
Now as the troops were disbanded by orders of the Executive of the U. S. which orders were communicated to the General through the Governor, it was natural for us to conclude that the Governor's letter conformed to the opinion of the President. The Editor of the Enquirer, may inform himself fully upon this subject from his neighbour, the editor of the Argus. If, however, the Governor's orders to the General did not notice the Cybelle, we are mistaken, and acknowledge it; but then we have the authority of the Argus, that the President contemplated the French Frigate, as a part of our defence.
EDENTON, August 6.
The editors of the Norfolk papers are requested to inform their subscribers in this place, the cause of the irregular reception of their papers here on Saturday, if in their power. The irregular reception of papers north of this, at this time, renders it necessary that the cause should be made publick. It is thought the post-master at Suffolk is to blame, if so, could not the Norfolk papers be sent by the Eastern or Indian-Town mail, which arrives here on Fridays. — Edenton Gazette.
It is exceedingly mortifying to us that our Edenton subscribers should experience any irregularity in receiving their papers from this office. We can assure them that we would be very happy if it were in our power to detect the neglect. The papers go from this office three times every week. The Post Master is very willing to send them by either route, but then he says they must go only one way; now as we understand that the mail goes from Suffolk twice in each week, it is certainly a better way than by Indian Town, thro' the lower counties, where the mail goes only once a week. We could not undertake to charge the neglect upon the Post Master at Suffolk, without having some evidence, and that we have not. It will be our duty, as it is our inclination, to do every thing in our power to prevent disappointment to our subscribers.
DIED at Baltown Springs, the 26th ult. Doctor FREDERICK HEERMANN, sen. of this Borough.
HERMAN BLANNERHASSETT.
This person is in confinement, in the penitentiary in this city—he was apprehended at Lexington in Kentucky: and the following facts are communicated.
Mr. D. Meade of that state, was summoned to the trial of col. Burr as a witness. He was in this city, when the Grand Jury found an indictment against Mr. B.—He returned to Kentucky, and there found Mr. Blannerhasset.—Mr. Meade gave information to judge Todd, who issued a warrant upon Mr. Meade's affidavit.—Mr. Meade was then appointed Deputy Marshal of the state, and conducted Mr. Blannerhasset to this place under a guard.—They arrived in this city on Tuesday last, and B. was immediately conveyed to the penitentiary by the Marshal of Virginia, under a capias for Treason.
Richmond Enquirer.
POLITICAL.
"Our voice is still for Peace."
The most inveterate opponents of Mr. Jefferson's administration, are those who bellow for war, after having read the pacifick language of the government. To prove this, let the newspaper ebullitions of these anonymous noise-makers be contrasted with the language of the president's proclamation, and his answers to recent addresses. Are the constituted authorities to guide, govern and direct the people and destinies of the United States, or are newspaper scribblers to wield the executive arm, and to govern as they please, or involve the country in war, if they see fit? How degraded our country must appear in the eyes of the world; if they are to take its character from certain newspapers?—It must appear destitute of government, constitution, and laws; and governed only by concealed paragraphists, who had assumed the self-created be-all and the do-all in the United States.
The constitution of the United States has expressly declared, that congress alone shall have the power to declare war. But the executive is delegated to watch over, and regulate its concerns, as it respects foreign powers. Until congress then is convened, every friend to order and government will look up to the executive, and to that alone, for the measures they are to take, and the language they are to hold, and treat with contempt all other language. The president, in whom these noise-makers pretend to have confidence, must know better than they can the points in controversy, and the chance and probabilities of war. What has he said or done? Read his proclamation! Does that breathe any other spirit than that of necessary precaution, of conciliation, of magnanimity, and continuation of peace? Certainly not.
The Proclamation says:
"Hospitality under such circumstances [those of the wanton attack on the Chesapeake] ceases to be a duty, and a continuance of it, with such unprovoked abuses, would tend only by multiplying injuries and irritations, to bring on a rupture between the two nations. This extreme resort is equally opposed to the interests of both as it is to assurances of the most friendly dispositions on the part of the British government in the midst of which this outrage has been committed—in this light the subject cannot but present itself to that government, and strengthen the motives of an honourable reparation of the wrong which has been done, and to that effectual control of its naval commanders, which alone can justify the government of the United States in the exercise of those hospitalities it is now constrained to discontinue."
Such is the mild and temperate language of the President, in his Proclamation. Let us hear what he says, on the 8th July, six days after the proclamation was issued. In answer to an offer of service of a military corps, Mr. Jefferson says,
"To the legislature will be rendered a faithful account of the events which have so justly excited the sensibilities of our country: of the measures taken to obtain reparation; and of their result: and to their wisdom will belong the course to be ultimately pursued."
Such then is the course which the President has pointed out.—In this we can see at present, nothing of a warlike aspect.—And it is on this language, and this course that we shall rely, and not on the crude and vapouring rhapsodies of petulance, which so often infatuate our public papers. — Centinel.
From the National Intelligencer.
THE CRISIS.
Although it is chimerical to suppose that party spirit will ever cease to exist in this country, or that the most virtuous and enlightened administration will be without its opponents, still at a crisis like the present, it might be expected that the amor patriæ would have a decided preponderance over the demon of faction. The atrocious outrage recently committed by a piratical squadron within the limits of our jurisdiction has, indeed, justly excited the indignation of every real American, and the cry of vengeance is heard from every part of the union. It is however to be lamented that some of the "opposition papers," have proclaimed sentiments, which might well become British emissaries, but which are dishonourable when uttered by Americans.—Not daring at present to justify the conduct of the British government, these devoted tools of an expiring faction are indefatigable in their attempts to render the President unpopular. By some he is denounced as a pusillanimous statesman, and as being incompetent to direct the helm of government—by others he has been charged with having been uniformly hostile to England, and censured for having returned the late treaty with that power, without previously submitting it to the consideration of the Senate. Nay, a writer in one of the principal opposition papers has lately had the effrontery to declare that should a war take place between this country and England, Mr. Jefferson, and not the British king, would be the cause of it.—A brief view however of the conduct of the President, as respects our dispute with England, will be sufficient to convince every candid and unprejudiced person that the above mentioned charges and insinuations against the executive, are base, illiberal and unfounded.
The impressments of our seamen may be considered as the original, if not the principal cause of the dispute now existing between Great-Britain and the United States. The British government has uniformly contended for the right of impressing from neutral vessels persons born in their dominions—on the other hand, our government has denied this right, and assert that the flag of the United States ought to be considered a sufficient protection to every person sailing under it. While this subject was under discussion a number of our vessels (laden with bona fide American property) were captured by British armed vessels, and condemned by British courts of admiralty, by virtue of orders founded on principles contrary to the rights of neutral powers, as recognized by the most celebrated writers on the law of nations.
Such flagrant acts of injustice did not fail to excite much indignation among our citizens, but as a change of administration had taken place in England, about this time, there was reason to believe that an amicable adjustment of our differences with that power might be effected. Under these impressions, the President appointed two ministers extraordinary to open a negotiation with the British government, but before much progress was made, the then British minister of foreign affairs, the celebrated C. J. Fox, died, and the cabinet of St. James
immediately abandoned that liberal policy, which he had introduced—our ministers were therefore unable to obtain such terms as the President considered we had a right to expect—Still, however, animated with a desire to preserve peace, fresh instructions were forwarded to our ministers (at the court of London) in which it is understood they were directed to enter into further explanations and discussions with the British government, and with a view to remove every obstacle to a friendly negotiation, the President exercised the authority vested in him by Congress, in suspending the operation of the act prohibiting the importation of certain British manufactures.
While the president was giving such strong proofs of his desire to preserve peace, a British squadron entered the Chesapeake, and committed an outrage unparalleled in the annals of history, and unequalled in atrocity by any acts heretofore committed by the Barbary powers. The executive has not been un mindful of the duty which he owes to his country at this important crisis—a proclamation has been issued by him, interdicting to all British armed vessels the use of our ports and harbours, and forbidding our citizens to furnish them with any kind of supplies. The governors of the several states have been directed to have one hundred thousand men immediately organized and equipped, and to be held in readiness to march at a moment's warning. The greatest exertions are likewise making (by orders from the executive) to place our sea-ports in a state of defence. The sum appropriated by congress for this object, together with our gun-boats, will, it is believed, render most, if not all, of our commercial towns invulnerable to any attack which may be made on them. Notwithstanding these warlike preparations, the president is determined still to offer "the olive branch" before a resort is had to arms—a publick vessel has been despatched with instructions to our ministers at the court of London; and altho' the writer of this is unacquainted with the contents of these despatches, and with what is termed "cabinet secrets," he nevertheless ventures to predict that unless honourable reparation is made to us for the injuries and insults we have received, that the ministers of the United States at London will demand passports, and immediately return to this country. Congress will be assembled here (in case they had in the negotiation with which they are charged) and that honourable body will then no doubt adopt such measures as shall appear to them best calculated to avenge the cause of our much injured country.
Americans! you are not in a common crisis—per haps at this moment our shores are invaded by piratical bands, and the blood of your countrymen already shed. Be prepared therefore to march at a moment's warning. Let unanimity be the order of the day, for united we stand, but divided we fall—Rally round the constituted authorities of your country, and frown indignantly on the wretch who (at this time) should dare to calumniate those whom you have honoured with your confidence, and who have not ceased to deserve well of their country, — CATO.
FROM THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
Messrs. Adams and Rhoades,
The state of Virginia displays a spirit and patriotism, equal to the times. Their resolutions and measures will reflect a lustre upon the character of our country, that the contemptible aspersions of a few British adherents can never tarnish.
Although weak attempts to palliate British outrage may appear in many public papers printed in this town, we can assure our brethren of the South, that they are not the representations of the publick sentiment here. The state of Massachusetts is a republican state, and republicans, to a man, view with detestation the late outrage. It is naturally presumable that many of our mercantile citizens will be extremely injured in the event of hostilities; such men may not be wanting in patriotism, should they advocate great concessions on the part of the United States as the means of preserving peace.—The human mind, it is said, is continually influenced by interested motives. And thus mankind generally act a part that will advance some private benefit. If then we are told by the enterprising merchant that a war with Great-Britain will be attended with the most calamitous consequences to our country, we shall immediately discover that his apprehensions are not so much for the general happiness of the country, as they are for the welfare of his own private property. The merchant, however, may be extremely patriotick—for we shall hear him advocate a naval establishment adequate to the protection of his ships sailing on the ocean; nor will he hesitate to burthen the cultivators of the soil with the expense of its maintenance. If the naval flag of the United States be insulted and degraded; if our citizens fall a sacrifice to the wanton attacks of British violence; if the honour and sovereignty of the country be prostrated beneath the paw of the British lion; these are circumstances of secondary consideration, when estimated with the advantages of commerce. Perhaps national honour and reputation are merely bubbles; but the benefits of commerce are substantial; and the glittering allurements of wealth ought to be paramount. They ought to predominate in our councils, and convince the world that the inhabitants of these states are nothing but an assemblage of traders and money-changers. Then let our national flag no longer display the towering eagle, but let its field more appropriately represent the emblems of traffic; thus should our coat of arms demonstrate our national character. It is however to be hoped, that our flag is not to be degraded—nor is the genius of America to weep for the degradation of her sons.
The merchants compose a very respectable part of the national community, and every one of them who pursues an honest and innocent trade merits universal esteem. It would be highly reprehensible at any time to doubt their willingness to support the honour of the American name, especially when those of this town, in a town meeting so timely and deliberately convened, have pledged themselves to their country for its support. But from the nature of their pursuits, they may be willing to compromise our present dispute with a spirit of conciliation somewhat incompatible with national dignity.
The independent farmers form the greater proportion of the people; these men are not immediately interested with commerce, nor is their interest totally disconnected with trade. The natural trade of the country no doubt advances their prosperity, but
should the carrying trade be annihilated it could have but a slight effect upon their interests. These men, thus situated, will, through the organs of their representatives in congress, decide upon the important question. They will then take into consideration the merits of our constitution; they will reflect upon the benefits they enjoy; they will look to the prosperity of their children and posterity, and decide whether the dignity of a great and growing country is to be maintained, or abandoned.—We shall then have an opportunity of seeing whether the spirits of our fathers slumber with them in the grave; we shall then know, if the politics of the speculating few, are to predominate over the industrious many. The people of these states ought to know the truth, and must not be misguided by prejudice. If we are to subsist as a nation, let our conduct bespeak to the world our determination to maintain our rights. If we are to sacrifice our reputation in this instance, we shall continue to be the foot ball of Europe; we shall be considered by them destitute of spirit, and unworthy the liberty we have attained.
Should we abandon our national reputation for the advantages of an incidental trade, we forsake the real interests of our country: for, as I have before observed, if the United States are to become a mercantile people, and carry the surplus of their own soil in their own ships to foreign markets, the flag that waves upon the stems of their vessels must be respected; and nothing will cause it to be respected but a determination to resent its violation. But all things as yet may be accommodated; the interest of trade will not suffer, nor will the honour of our flag be degraded, if the British government be inclined to make us adequate reparation. Should they however persist in their hostile policy, and refuse to an independent state the satisfaction it so justly calls for, it will become us to meet the event with steady and determined resolution. The industrious cultivators of the soil will not, in any event, be influenced by the barkings of those who have continually been aspersing the reputation of their country, and defaming those men whom the voice of the people has elevated; but view with disdain every insinuation that may be calculated to mitigate the flagitious conduct of our adversary.
MARCELLUS.
BOSTON, May 28.
COMMERCIAL RESTRICTION.
If any man will prove to us, that it is more expedient or more of the true American, to accommodate our political speculations on the foreign relations of our country, to the foolish and mistaken notion of street harangues, rather than to utter the words of truth and soberness, we are ready to sacrifice all we acquire by studying men and things—the interests of nations, the principles by which they ought to be governed, and the dictates of reason and justice. But until that is done, we feel it a duty, paramount to all others, to state things as they really are, and construct our inferences accordingly. If a people refuse to practice upon the truth, because they can imagine something else more agreeable, they voluntarily plunge into errors which will lead them into embarrassment.
Commercial restriction is a favourite topic with many. By some of our great men it is deemed the strength of our nation, and all other resources of power are abandoned, for the imaginary strong hold we possess in this. If the doctrine be true, let it be demonstrated by some plausible train of reasoning, and not by base, unfounded invectives against those who see nothing but disappointment and ruin, as the consequence of such reliance.
Shallow politicians, in their minds eye, suspend the commerce of the U. States, and confining their views to the first and direct effects of such a measure, they never admit into their contemplations what would certainly follow.
There are now but two commercial nations in the world; Great-Britain first, and the United States of America the second. In the case of a rupture with us, the former will possess the only protected commerce on the ocean. The nations of Europe must have intercourse with other parts of the world, and so must we—and if the English can, by their naval superiority, prevent our continuing to supply France, her other enemies and ourselves, with what the relative circumstances of all render necessary, she will, directly or indirectly, find the means of keeping up, the wonted intercourse, herself. This will be the second effect of our ceasing to trade, not that trade will cease. A state of war will prevent her from supplying even her enemies with what they much want, and what we could furnish with advantage to herself. This has been experienced, during the present and recent wars, just as far as the abundance and freedom of our commerce left it necessary. Let our commerce be relinquished, and her's would, of necessity, in some way, introduce itself, to supply the deficiency, not even excepting our own wants. Of this latter position the history of our revolutionary war affords incontrovertible evidence.
Where then will be the mighty advantage to us, of our adopting as a war measure, a plan of commercial restriction. We shall throw trade out of our hands, and we may find it very difficult to regain it. Trade has its habits—if we put nations into the habit and in a way of doing without us, we only lessen our own consequence and injure ourselves. It is for our interest, on the contrary, to supply all the world if we can, and to make it always more convenient to be supplied by us than any other nation, or we shall find the truth of that trite, but very just and important maxim, there is no friendship in trade.
The last war taught our eastern settlements, which depended for their bread on the lumber trade with us, to cultivate their fields and supply themselves. They acquired a habit of it, which has not changed since the peace, though their population has immensely increased. We can refuse the West India colonies our beef, pork, fish and corn. They will be under the necessity of taking the same articles of others who may offer to supply them, or of raising themselves, which would not be difficult.—Much the same would be the effect every where.—Then what would be the advantage of such a war measure? We should gain a loss, a very heavy one. Like an inconsiderate mechanick, who quarrels with his employer, in the full persuasion that he will be enraged in withholding his services. Another is engaged on the same terms, or his employer strips off his coat and goes to labour himself, and perhaps finds he can do his own business. The works goes on, the mistaken workmen looses his

job, and solicits employment elsewhere under a disadvantage, or starves.
No—we are the second commercial nation in the world. We ought of course to be the second maritime power. Let us never teach nations to supply their wants without us, but make our intercourse every where convenient. Commerce, as it grows, furnishes means for the defence of itself. The more commercial, the more rich; the more rich, the more able to be formidable and command respect. But if when molested we only fly to a state of nature, we may, to be sure, become as independent and as poor as our savages; and perhaps the world will deem us a nation of Philosophers, but some more cunning and spirited nation will take our place. Americans, think on these things as these are not the fancies of a visionary brain. It is the voice of common sense the counsel of observation.
RICHMOND, August 7.
TRIAL OF AARON BURR.
WEDNESDAY, August 5th, 1807.
Present—John Marshall, chief justice of the United States.
Mr. Hay requested that the names of the witnesses might be called over, who had not appeared on Monday and of whose arrival he was not yet informed.
The following witnesses answered to their names: Charles Wylie, John Graham, Samuel Swartwout, Julien Dupre, P. H. M. Prevost, Israel Miller, William Eaton, George Morgan, Cyrus Jones, Simon Poole, Dudley Woodbridge, Ambrose D. Smith, John A. Frost, and Hugh Allen.
The names of the witnesses being called over, Mr. Hay observed, that the court would perceive that the number of witnesses attending was greater than it had been on Monday—that he presumed the whole of them would be here in a few days; that he had no doubt they would go into trial during the present term; but that he could not now furnish the accused with such a list of the witnesses as was required by law; for though he knew their surnames, yet he was ignorant of the christian names of many and their places of residence. He was not certain to what day the court might properly adjourn.
Chief Justice. It is of no sort of difference to the court whether it adjourns from day to day; or to a certain day.
Mr. Bots. We must observe again, that it is sufficient for us to have the names of the witnesses without being particularly exact about their places of residence.
Mr. Hay. There will then be only one more circumstance necessary to go into a trial: it is, to know whether the material witnesses are present. If gentlemen accept of the list which I am prepared to make out we may perhaps go into trial on Friday. But I presume, if other witnesses may be summoned, and appear, whose names are not on the list, that they may be added from time to time.
Mr. Wickham. Perhaps it may be material to know the places of residence of some of the witnesses: I suppose the attorney for the U. States will furnish all the indications, that he may possess, for ascertaining that circumstance.
Chief Justice. All that we can say is, that if the list made out should not prove satisfactory, the cause cannot proceed. Let the court be adjourned until the day after to-morrow.
Mr. Hay. I must take the liberty of mentioning one circumstance; which may save the trouble of the court, if it can be adjusted, before the jury is impanelled. It relates to the manner of proceeding in this trial. The practice in Pennsylvania is the same as it is in Great Britain. After reading of the indictment, the counsel for the prosecution state the case and the facts on which it will be supported; witnesses are then brought and examined on behalf of the prosecution; the counsel for the accused next state the principles of law on which they oppose the charge, and then they exhibit their witnesses; and the attorney for the prosecution then winds up the argument. This is the practice in Great Britain and in Pennsylvania; but not so in Virginia, where a short statement is first made of the case; then the testimony on both sides is exhibited; which is finally argued and commented on by the counsel on both sides. It is almost indifferent to us, what course is pursued; though I should prefer the former; because it may contribute to save the time of the court. It rests with the court to point out the system, which shall be pursued. I believe that in this state there never has been such a trial as the present; a trial for treason.
Mr. Wickham. This is a point, Sir, which never has occurred to us. We presume that the general practice will be pursued: though certainly a deviation might be made, if there was any real necessity for it. We shall consider the present motion as a mere intimation of the wishes of gentlemen; and we may hereafter close with or object to their proposition. It has been a matter of deliberation with them, but not with us.
Chief Justice. I suppose the present motion will be brought up on Friday; but if in the mean time the gentlemen on both sides can agree to any arrangement among themselves, it will certainly meet the concurrence of the court.
Mr. Hay. Mr. Wickham is mistaken in saying, that it is with us a matter of deliberation: because it was only mentioned among ourselves, in coming into court. It was at first indifferent to me, what course should be pursued; but it becomes less so, the more I think on the subject. The arrangement is an important one, not only in relation to this cause, (if we can see any end to it) but to several others of the same complexion. I am informed that Blannerhasset was yesterday brought to the city; and it is rumoured that Mr. Dayton is in the neighbourhood.
Mr. Martin could not suppose that this motion had been made on any deliberation: He presumed that the same course would be pursued in a prosecution for treason as for murder.
Chief Justice. We need not come to any arrangement at present: But if gentlemen can agree on any mode among themselves by Friday, it will be acceptable to the court.
Mr. Hay. I shall beg leave to observe, Sir, that this case may be opened on Friday, and if the English mode be pursued, it will be opened in a very different way, from that which is pointed out by the criminal practice of Virginia. Is it not better, therefore, to adopt some previous arrangement on the subject?
Mr. Wickham. Certain habits, Sir, are familiar to us all; we feel at home, while pursuing them; and it produces a species of embarrassment to depart from them in any degree. We are used, for
example, to certain ways of proceeding in criminal prosecutions: Why sir, depart from them, to run into embarrassment? But it is time enough to decide this question, when the jury shall have been impanelled. We should have time to deliberate on it, as well as to consult our client, in a case which may so materially concern him. (Mr. Burr was not this day in court.)
Mr. Hay. This is not a case, Sir, in which the consent of council is at all necessary; for to the court belongs the sole privilege of prescribing the order of proceeding. But permit me to observe, that if this arrangement is postponed until Friday, we may not then be prepared immediately to pursue that course, which the court may prescribe. It is therefore, that I wish the court to make an immediate decision.
Chief Justice. The court is unwilling to dictate any particular course; for although I have read some books of practice, my opinion on this point is not finally made up. Perhaps the best system is pursued in Great Britain, unless indeed some other proceeding had been previously established; and a long course of experience in that country has perhaps attested its conveniences. I am unwilling, to wave altogether the practice of Virginia. That course which appears to me the best in this case, considering the great number of council who are employed, and the benefits of reconciling the saving of time with the clear treating of the case; is perhaps the following: Let the case be fully opened on behalf of the United States, and the testimony on that side gone through: Let one of the opposite council afterwards open the case on behalf of the accused, and the testimony on that side be fully exhibited; then one of the remaining council for the United States may comment on the whole evidence, who may be answered by the counsel for the accused; until at length the argument is closed by the remaining counsel for the prosecution. However, this is a case, in which I do not pretend to dictate.
Mr. Hay. Were this a solitary case, Sir, I should feel but little solicitude on this subject. But as we have repeated labours of the same sort to undergo, I must confess that it is with much regret I hear the decision of the court. The opposite council have not so much labour upon their shoulders; because they are so numerous that they may easily divide and reduce it.
Mr. Bots suggested the propriety of adjourning the court till to-morrow, when some arrangement might be adopted on the subject.
Mr. Hay. There is this serious objection to the arrangement of the court. I understand that after one of the counsel has opened the case, he is to retire from the action; unless to cross-examine the testimony exhibited on behalf of the accused. Now how many counsel are on the other side? Five or six: perhaps as many as seven. And I understand you, Sir, that the two remaining counsel among ourselves are to answer them all. It would be a most oppressive labour upon the last, who winds up the prosecution, to be compelled to answer all those who preceded him; and I should really suppose that the first who opened the case, should be permitted to come in at the close of the argument.
Mr. Martin. We have no objection, Sir, if all three were to come in.
Chief Justice. I repeat it, that I am not solicitous to adopt the arrangement which has been suggested. But as to the objection which has been urged, it seems to me, that the same argument will often be repeated by the counsel for the accused, and that of course the counsel who closes the argument will have nothing more to do than to collect these arguments together and answer them all the same time. The labour cannot therefore be as great as has been represented. However, if the first counsel wishes to come in, I certainly can have no objection.
Mr. Wirt. It is scarcely necessary, Sir, to call the court together to-morrow, for this purpose alone. Whatever arrangement be adopted, we, Sir, shall readily acquiesce, if two gentlemen at least may be permitted to divide the burthen of answering six or eight.
Mr. Wickham said there would not be so many. The question was then waved for the present and the court was about to adjourn, when Col. Edward Carrington (of this city) rose and informed the court, that he had been so much indisposed on Monday, it was impossible for him to attend; that his name having been called over on the jury, and not having answered, he had conceived it incumbent upon him to pay so much respect to the court as to appear before it and to account for his absence.—Whether he should be able to serve hereafter, it was impossible for him to say.
The court then adjourned until Friday 12 o'clock.
NEW-YORK, July 31.
In the brig Plymouth, arrived at Salem from Magadore, came passenger Mr. Joseph Lee, of Marblehead. Mr. Lee was mate of the brig Indefatigable, captain Seaver, of Boston, which was wrecked upon the Arabian coast about 18 months since, and the crew carried into captivity and sold by the Arabs. Capt. S. and Mr. Lee were redeemed by their friends, and brought to Magadore, whence the former had gone to London. James Fenwick, native of Charleston, S. C. cook; Wm. Riggs, of Wilmington, N. C. half seaman, and Louis Gumbal, of Bordeaux, had run away, and got safe to Magadore. John Battle, of Norfolk, Th. Black, of Portsmouth, John Scholts, of Boston, Robert Wise, of N. York, Antonio Pacelage, of Ragusa, Edward Swedenh, of Dartmouth, Eng. (seamen,) and J. B. Berret, of New Orleans, passenger, still remain in captivity; and Henry Long, of Charleston, S. C. was dead. Capt. Seaver is son of the unfortunate Mr. Seaver, supercargo of the ship Commerce, which was cast away upon the Arabian coast in the year 1792, where he and many of his companions perished of hunger, as related in the journal published by Daniel Saunders, of Salem.
August 1.
By the ship Hare, captain Barry, from Bordeaux, we have received French papers to the 14th of June, from one of which the following interesting article is translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
FRANKFORT, June 4.
The following details on the position of the Russian and Prussian army are given as authentick.—The corps of Prussian troops from the right wing of the coalesced army. Its right is supported by Frilchaff, and its left extends to Wormditt. The passage separates it from the French troops; that river is very shallow, Prussian deserters often pass it over to the French army. From their reports it
would seem that the Prussian troops are much too far extended, comparatively to their number. The Russians occupy the line leading from Wormditt to Schippenheil through Aulberg and Bartenstein. They have strong guards posted in front of their wings and centre. General Platow, hetmann of the Cossacks commands that of the left wing and carries his reconnoitrings as far as Ostelburg. A body of Russian troops separated from the Russian and main army is stationed between Bialystock and the Bug.
The communication between the French, Prussian, and Russian head-quarters continues to be very frequent; and a general opinion is prevalent, that negotiations for the re-establishment of peace are followed up with some hopes of success. The Prussians appear to be extremely desirous of it.—According to the Nuremberg Gazette, M. de Novosilzof and baron de Hardenberg have arrived at the French head quarters as plenipotentiaries.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
Received at Boston by the Savannah.
LONDON, June 2.
Sun Office, 2 o'clock P. M.—We stop the press to announce the receipt of foreign papers of a late date, from which we have made the following extracts:—
AUGSBURG, May 18.
We expect here to morrow, the French horse chasseurs and Cuirassiers: they will be followed by the Spanish regiment of Guadalaxara, and several other regiments.
So much has been said lately of negotiation, and the reports which have been circulated are so contradictory, that it is difficult to know what to believe.
It is however generally believed that the negotiations are not so far advanced as was believed.—They say, that Emperor Napoleon, always anxious to employ all the means in his power to prevent the effusion of blood, had proposed Peace to the emperor of Russia and king of Prussia, on very moderate terms; that the two sovereigns replied, they were ready to treat, but that their connexions with Great Britain and Sweden did not permit them to act without the participation of those courts. It is said that France did not oppose this proposition, declaring that she wished for a general peace. The principle of compensation was then proposed as the basis of a peace, and some general articles were even discussed; all these propositions have been communicated to the courts of London and Stockholm, but their answers have not yet arrived. The letters from Poland say, that these communications have been made through the medium of Aids-de-Camp, but that no diplomatiack conferences have yet taken place. Baron St. Vincent, who represents the sovereign whose mediations have been accepted, had been made acquainted with what had passed—but it is feared that the intrigues of the English minister will frustrate the efforts of the friends of humanity.
June 3.
Upon Gen. Benningsen has the chief command of the Allied army been conferred. The emperor Alexander, after expressing in General Orders his entire approbation of the conduct of General Benningsen, and of the high sense and opinion which he entertains of his talents and his services, orders it to be notified to the army, that the supreme command is vested in that officer, and that all dispatches are to be transmitted to, as well as orders received from him.
June 4.
Major Morgan, who was the bearer of the last dispatches from Lord Flutcheson, is an officer no less distinguished for his intelligence than his bravery and skill. He was at Gen. Benningsen's head quarters the day previous to his setting out for England; the Russian Chief had then made all the necessary dispositions for battle, but waited to ascertain the object of certain movements of the enemy before he commenced the meditated general action, upon the result of which the fate of the Continent might depend.
It is stated, in letters from Vienna of the 14th, that the Emperor, on leaving Osen, passed over the Carpathian mountains, to have a conference with the Emperor of Russia.
The French have devoted uncommon labour to strengthen their position in Prussia; the banks of the Lorge from Marienwerder to the Brausen lake, and thence to the Passarge, present a continued chain of batteries, defended by 300 pieces of cannon.
Admiralty Court—Doctors' Commons.
June 3.
This day the Right Hon. Sir Wm. Scott, proceeded to the adjudication of the following case:
Rolla. — Coffin, master.—This American ship, laden with a cargo of hides, and bound from Monte Video to New-York was seized (on the ground of a breach of blockade) in the River Plate, on the 20th November, 1800, by his majesty's ship of war Medusa, and carried, first to Maldonado, and afterwards brought to the River Thames—The court, in this case, was of opinion, that there was a competent authority to impose a blockade, and accordingly condemned the ship and cargo.
Copy of a letter written for the information of the Lords of the Admiralty.
His Majesty's armed ship Sally, Fair Water, near Dantzick, April 20.
I have the honour to inform you of my arrival here with his majesty's armed ship Charles, capt. Clephane, on the 12th inst. the Falcon sloop of war having joined us on the same day. His excellency Gen. Kalkreuth suspecting that the enemy would be supplied with provisions by sea, I ordered the Charles to cruise between Rose Hind and Dantzick Bay, to intercept any such vessels. Having suggested to his Excellency the Governor, the utility of having a ship in the Fair Water, a place of considerable importance, and which had been frequently attacked by the enemy, it met his warmest approbation, and I was honoured with his thanks for having anticipated his wish on this occasion. I accordingly brought my ship into the Fair Water, on the 16th, and moored her in a flanking position on the isthmus, which the enemy would be obliged to pass in order to make an attack thereon. On the following day, finding the communication stopped between Fair Water and the city of Dantzick, the enemy having posted themselves on the left bank of the River Vistula, called the Nebrung, I determined to endeavour to force a communication, and by great exertions on the part of my officers and ship's company, I got the ship lighted that evening
so as to enable her to heave thro' the sluice, at the mouth of the River Vistula.
At half past 6 P. M. on the same day, I commenced action with the enemy at the Great Hollandu, on the Nebrung, who opposed to us a very strong force of musketry, supposed to be about two or three thousand men, in their entrenchments, and sheltered by the ruins of houses lately burnt, with three pieces of artillery, assisted by a small battery, on the right bank of the river called the Egan—The action continued within pistol shot until nine o'clock, when several of the gun-breakers being shot and carried away, and having no wind to maintain our position, I endeavoured to get the starboard broadside to bear upon the enemy, but without effect, the current setting down. I then hauled down the river to resume my position at the Fair Water. The gallant conduct of my officers and seamen was such as ever characterizes British seamen; and though my efforts were not completely successful, from the wind failing us, I have the satisfaction of saying, that it appears to have a good effect in inspiring the inhabitants here, and at the city, with additional energy and confidence in the cause which we are engaged in, and I have been honoured with a very handsome and flattering letter from his excellency Gen. Kalkreuth, Governor of Dantzick, on this occasion, in which I am happy to have anticipated his views. I am sorry to add that my loss has been considerable, having my first Lieutenant and nearly half my ship's company wounded by the incessant fire of the musketry, mizen-mast shot through, sails and rigging much cut, and upwards of a thousand musket shot in the hull.
The loss of the enemy, by every information we can obtain, is between four and five hundred men killed and wounded, besides one piece of artillery completely dismounted, which was also observed from the ramparts.
Gen. Beresford, it is said, is to return to the South American army.
The recall of the Swedish minister is at his own request, but his excellency will not leave this country before the arrival of M. D'Adlerberg, who is appointed his successor, and who was at Gottenburg, preparing to embark for this country when the last mail came away.
BRITISH NAVY.
By the official report of the distribution of the British Naval Force, down to this day, it appears, that there are now at sea, 83 sail of the line, seven ships from 50 to 44 guns, 121 frigates, 144 sloops, and 168 gun-boats, making a total of 523 ships of war, exclusive of those in ordinary, building, repairing, &c.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
The ship Jane, Colley, of and from this port, was spoken June 27, in lat. 52, long. 29, 30, 21 days out, bound to Liverpool.
The brig Fame, Cromwell, from Petersburg, Virginia, was at Amsterdam the 3d of June.
Extract from an Act, to reduce into one, the several Acts concerning Slaves, Free Negroes, and Mulattoes.
"No person whatsoever shall buy, sell or receive of, or from a slave, any commodity what so ever, without the leave or consent of the master, owner, or overseer of such slave. And if any person shall presume to buy, sell or receive of any slave without such leave or consent, he or she, so offending, shall forfeit and pay to the master or owner of such slave, four times the value of the thing so bought, sold, or received, to be recovered with costs by action upon the case, in any court of record within this commonwealth, and shall also forfeit and pay the further sum of Twenty Dollars to any person, who will sue for the same, to be recovered with costs by summons and petition, in the same manner, as other debts not exceeding twenty dollars, nor under five dollars in any court of record, or receive on his or her bare bark, thirty nine lashes, well laid on at the public whipping post, but shall nevertheless be liable to pay the cost of such summons and petition."
In obedience to the law, all persons interested, are hereby notified, that from and after the 20th instant, no slave will be permitted to vend, or sell any commodity whatever, (milk, fish, and oysters excepted) at the Market house, wharves, or any where within the limits of the corporation, without permission in writing from the master, owner or overseer of such slave, expressing in such permission the articles permitted to be sold, and that if any slave should presume to sell or offer for sale any commodity whatever, (milk, fish, and oysters excepted) such commodity will be seized and distributed among the poor of the corporation.
The clerk of the market, captains of the watch, watchmen, and constables, are enjoined to use the utmost vigilance in carrying the law and this regulation into effect.
Richard E. Lee, Mayor.
120th A.
August 10.
On Wednesday the 12th inst. will positively be Sold without reserve, at Marsden's wharf, The Brig CALYPSO, burthen 117 tons, about 5 or 6 years old, in good order for the reception of a cargo. JAMES TAYLOR, Jun. Auc'r.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust from Robert Lawrance, to Noble & Arthnuth & co to secure a sum of money, will be Sold to the high st bidder for ready money, on Saturday the 22d instant.
A LOT OF GROUND,
situated on Voss Street, 40 feet front, and 123 1-2 feet deep, with a good wooden two story Dwelling-House thereon, in complete order; there is a good pump on the lot, which is well inclosed—the situation is healthy, and commands a good view of the river.
The Trustee.
August 10.
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Ship ANAREN, daily expected, burthen 380 hogsheads tobacco—For terms apply to William Dickson.
August 10.
NEW FLOUR.
Now landing FLOUR in barrels and half barrels, from new wheat, and of a superior quality.
Rowland & Triplett.
August 10.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
Ranaway from the subscriber about the 20th May last, living in the county of Princess-Anne, a negro man named AFRICA, about 30 years of age, has a scar on his right cheek. All persons are forewarned from harbouring him, and I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him home, or so secure him that I may get him again. Joshua James.
Princess-Anne County, Aug 10.
I wish to Purchase
A few likely NEGROES,
among them I want a good Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Shoemaker; those who are disposed to sell will do well by making known their disposition immediately, as my stay in town will be short. Apply to the subscriber at the Esplanade. N. A. M'Nary.
August 10.

Just landed from schooner Virginia Ann , 200 bags choice COFFEE , and A few serious best Spanish INDIGO .—For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. August 3.
For SALE , New FLOUR in half barrels. JAMES HERRON. August 3.
For SALE , A handsome well finished GIG , with a complete set of plated Harness—Also, A likely young HORSE . Enquire of the printer. June 29. tf
3000 bushels Northern CORN , of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES , 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds and pipes—For Sale by Phineas Dana. June 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for pro- perty, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Por- tugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main- street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained ad- ministration on the estate of THOMAS O'CONNOR , request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, } Adm's. Fred. Heerman & Son, } June 19.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs , At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz.— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1/2 d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE , 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 Red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2.
NOTICE. The partnership of B. Nottingham, & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all those who have demands against the said firm are requested to exhibit them, and all those indebted to said firm are requested to make payment to B. Nottingham, who is fully authorized to settle the same. B. Nottingham, & Co. N. B. The business in future will be carried on by B. Nottingham. July 1.
For SALE at my Brew-House , Strong, Table, and Ship BEER , by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. A. J. Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries , wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former ca- pital in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Ridgick, } plff. against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts. } The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not hav- ing entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an in- habitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith in- serted in one of the newspapers published in the borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy. Anthony Robinson, C. C. May 18.
Forty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the sub- scriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEF- FERY , purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high— Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the sub- scriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted their plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are here- by cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
An extensive, useful, and elegant va- riety of GOODS , Lately imported by the Subscriber, and on hand from former importations and consignments, which he offers for Sale on accommodating terms for approved paper, amongst which are
GERMAN LINEN, &c. 22 bales coarse German Linen, 3 boxes 100 pieces each do. 1 case of 100 pieces German Lace and Edging, 1 do. fine Thread Hose, 2 do. coarse do. 1 do. extra fine Shirt Linen, 1 do. fine Linens and Bed Bants two yards wide, 3 do. containing 40 pieces Paper Hangings, 8 do. Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 80 do. Window Glass, 100 do. sheet Pipes, 140 do. Havana Cigars from 12 to 20 dollars per box, 1,000 bbl Coffee Bags, 4000 cheap Gunny Bags, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 200 wt. brass and iron nailed wiring Wire, 800 do. Glue ALSO, 3 pair large and very elegant gilt framed Looking Glasses; sewing, and Apoticoary's Twine; Scarlet Plush for saddles; a great variety of Toilet Glasses; drif- ting and shiving Cases; Musical Instruments and Muff; Chess- men and Dice; Cutlery; Jewellery and fine Lace; velvet Ribbons; Flanders Sheetings; Waffle Irons and Coffee Toasters; Liquor Cales; Oil Cloth, &c. &c. John C. Niemeyer. July 17.
450 pieces elegant PAPER HANG- INGS , assorted, just received on consignment, and for sale on low terms by the whole invoice, by John C. Niemeyer. Who offers for Rent,
The second Floor of the Ware-House on Maxwell's whf. now occupied by Proby, Harmanson, & co. Also, A part of his Store in Main-Street , a back Room, and some other conveniences may be had with it, and possession may be had in a few days. Apply as above. July 15.
WOOD AND HASTINGS , No. 90, Main-Street , have just received an addi- tional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS , Among which are, 9 cases 4 1/2 Lish Linens, 1 true 4 1/2 Cambric Muslins, 1 trunk Amber Cotton Chambrays, 1 do. checked do. 1 do. conta ning elegant springed, dotted, and Trafalgar Indian Muslins, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs, 2 cases Domities entitled to Drawback, 2 do. red cotton Umbrellas, 6 bales India Cottons, assorted, 1 bale India Checks, 1 case Brown Hollands, 1 case White Britania, 1 do. Cotton Balls. July 15. tf
Norfolk Drawbridge Company , The President and Directors at their semi- annual settlement of the Company's affairs on this day, declare a dividend of three per cent. on the capital stock of the said Company for the last six months, which dividend will be paid to the respective Stockholders or their legal representa- tives, on or before the 15th of the ensuing month, by William Cammack, Treas'r. July 15. tf
NOTICE. On Saturday the 11th instant, was stolen or taken by mistake from Southgate and Dickson's wharf, a quarter cask of PORT WINE , marked and num- bered on the head No. 153, Baltimore, Federal Jack, Port, 3 gallons, Delogier, November 4 1805. Twenty Dollars will be given to the informer if the Wine has been stolen and recovered, or thanks to any person who may have received it through mistake, by applying to William Dickson. July 15. tf
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, July 6, 1807. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 6. tf
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hlds. 14 tierces and 47 barrels Muscovado SUGAR , And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms Henry Hastie. July 10. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON , deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, That pleasant place BELL VIEW . It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barnet's Neck , Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek , fronting Newport-News , Hampton Roads , and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
To RENT , That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Streets. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22. tf
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. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank ; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on pa- per of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large pa- per, and approved form. BENJAMIN OFFICE. June 8.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County , at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 18th of May, 1807. John M'Douall and Company, } Plffs. against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander } In Chancery. Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedder- burn, eldest son and heir at law of said A- lexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, and Lydia Wedderburn, de- fendants. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the de- fendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough, August 3, 1807. The parties named in the above order, as plaintiff and de- fendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 7th day of September next, for acting upon the said or- der; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts. John Cowper, M C of Norfolk Borough.
NOTICE. The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson, and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent deb- tors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hour of ten to one o'clock at that day, at the court- ing house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated the 24th day of June, 1807. James M'Evers, } Assignees. Alex. V. Pfister, } John Jones, jun. }
To Elizabeth Plume , one of the devisees of William Plume , Esq. deceased; Fortescue Whittle , sole ad- ministrator of William Davies and Mary his wife , and Theo. Armistead . In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, by Wills Cowper against the President and Direc- tors of the Nismal Swamp Canal Company , William Plume , deceased, William Davies , deceased, and Theo. Armistead , certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North- Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately de- pending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton, where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the repre- sentatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume , William Davies , by scire facias or otherwise, to de- fend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armis- tead answer agreeable to the following order of the said court. Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the sub- scriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume , Fortescue Whittle , and Mary his wife , in yapper and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in Sep- tember next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pur- suant to the said order.
J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant. Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807. Wills Cowper, } State of North Carolina, against } first circuit, in equity, The President and Directors of the } Chowan County— Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. } March Term, 1807 In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months.—The death of Davies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is or- dered that he have leave to serve the executors, administra- tors, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume , with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, (Signed) J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
Spring and Summer GOODS . The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter , from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS , which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1. tf
For RENT , (and possession given immediately,) My WHARF and WARE-HOUSES , at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others.—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND , on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20. tf
This Day landing from on board the schooner Hulda and Anna , capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR , 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries , from Li- verpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Mess. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY , Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz. British CANVAS , from No: 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Stepped Draw Locks, Chains, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Muhl, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Panel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description.—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8.
Cash will be given, for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter , for the use of my Foundery. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS , assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town-Point. July 27. tf
The Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company , are requested to call on the Treas- urer for their Certificate of Stock. July 20. tf
2000 bushels CORN , for Sale low for Cash. Apply to William Cammack. July 20. tf
SLOOP EXPERIMENT , FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. ELIJAH S. BUNKER ,
Begs leave to inform his friends and the pub- lick, that he will, on the first of July, commence running a Sloop of about 110 tons burthen, between the cities of New- York and Hudson, for the purpose of carrying passengers. Few people who have had occasion to take passage up or down the North River, but have experienced the inconveni- ence and risque of going on board vessels deeply loaded and lumbered on deck: therefore captain Bunker has determined to take no freight on board the Experiment, which will reme- dy the inconvenience and entirely do away the risque. The owners of this vessel being desirous to render the pas- sage as short, convenient, and agreeable as possible, have not only taken care to furnish her with the best Beds, Bed- ding, Liquors, Provisions, &c. but they have been at very great expense and trouble in procuring materials and building her on the best construction for sailing, and for the accom- modation of ladies and gentlemen travelling on business or for pleasure. The Experiment will leave New-York every Wednesday evening precisely at 6 o'clock, and Hudson every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, throughout the season. Captain Bunker having been several years engaged in the righting business between New-York and Hudson, has be- come well acquainted with every part of the river; and he hopes by attention and punctuality, to merit the patronage of ladies and gentlemen from the southward, who may visit the celebrated Palston, Saratoga, and Lebanon Springs, or travellers who may have occasion to travel through the nor- thern states.—The shortness of the passage to Hudson when compared with that to Albany or any place above Hudson, (where the river is impeded by bars, islands and overslows, that render it impossible for fast sailing vessels to pass) he thinks will induce most people who are acquainted with the difference, to take passage to Hudson, where carriages or boats can at all times be had, at a moderate expense, to convey them to Albany, Troy, Lansingburgh, or the Leba- non Springs, which are about 50 miles distance. HUDSON, May 1807. 12/2aw
For RENT , The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Dion. Apply to William B. Lamb.
WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock . April 13. tf
For RENT , (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE , on the North side of Wide Water street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
At Private Sale , BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31. Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. 1 Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 10 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 20 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13. tf
For Rent or Lease , The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms be- low stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber , 70 crates EARTHENWARE , 12 cases Glassware, 30 gross Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 300 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3760 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10. tf
For RENT , (until September next,) That commodious brick Dwelling- House , lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catha- rine street, opposite to Mr. Richard Baghall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family.— For terms apply to Richard Bowden. June 1. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
300 dozen empty BOTTLES , will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. ALSO,
An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE , for Musquito Curtains. May 27. tf
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11. tf
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS , FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.