Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-10-01 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 1, 1806.
[NO. 33.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE 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
Received per the Sloop Farmer's Daughter, from Jamaica, 41 puncheons high proof RUM. For Sale by
Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Freight will be taken on low terms for EDENTON, on board said Sloop, if immediately offered. Sept. 29. tf 210
For SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit.
Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202
For Freight or Charter, The Ship JUNO, Thomas Ritson, mas- ter, burthen 3000 barrel. Flour, or 375 hlds Tobacco; will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days.
ALSO, The Ship COURTNEY, Wm. Bryant, master, burthen 1800 barrels Flour, or 240 hogheads Tobacco; now ready to receive a cargo.
ALSO, The Ship INDUSTRY, Noah Wright, master, burthen 3000 barrels Flour, or 375 hogheads Tobacco, now at City Point, and will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in 15 days.
William Pennock. Sept. 22. tf 199
For Liverpool, The good Ship LAURA, Thomas Hoole, master, burthen about 260 hlds Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure.
Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do Earthenware.
And in Store, 8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 73 crates Earthenware; 38 Hogheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 hlds. Cogniac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Cattle Soap; 25 baskets 12 cases Anniseed 20 pieces Hessian; 230 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 195
For SALE, on accommodating terms, the remarkable fine Barque Peterburgh, now lying at Leffingwell's wharf, Portsmouth, an inventory may be seen by application to Capt. S. Davis, who will also inform the terms of Sale.
ALSO, The Snow Wentworth, lying at Pierce's wharf, Portsmouth; a very great bargain may be had in this vessel if ap- plied for immediately, she is now ready to take in a cargo. George Wilson. Sept. 17. tf 185
For Liverpool, The new, staunch, and remarkable swift- sailing Ship ELIZA, John W. Treadwell, master, will sail by the 1st of October, having two thirds of her cargo engaged. For freight, apply to the master on board at Gorham's wharf, or Phinchas Dana. Sept. 17. tf 159
For Freight or Charter, The very fine Ship MENTOR, Stephen Waterman, master, burthen 330 Hlds now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to N. Heron. Sept. 12. tf 172
For CHARTER, The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, Master, burthen 230 tons, in good order, and can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to the master on board, or WILLIAM PENNOCK.
Who has for Sale, on board said Ship, 100m. feet Merchantable BOARDS. Sept. 8. tf 162
For Freight or Charter, The Ship JANE, Melzar Joy, master, burthen 183 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days. Apply to the master on board, or Phinchas Dana.
Who offers for SALE, 77 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, Imported in said Ship. Sept. 3. tf 144
For Sale or Charter, The fast sailing Sch'r CAROLINE, James Gilbert, Master, burthen 120 tons, or 850 barrels. Will be ready to receive a cargo in 4 days. Apply to Francis Smith.
Who is now landing and for Sale, from said schooner, on Maxwell's wharf, 23 Puncheons choice Grenada RUM. August 29. tf 124
For ANTWERP, The good Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—For the remainder, about 300 bales of cotton are wanted, which will be taken at a moderate freight, if application be immediate- ly made to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & co. Richmond; Rambaut, Gerou, & co. Petersburg, or to James Maurice, & co. August 25. tf 109
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogheads burthen.
C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 128
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship JASON, Titus Salter, master, burthen 240 to 300, can be ready to re- ceive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinchas Dana. August 29. tf 130
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship ALEXANDER, Miles King, master, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days. For SALE, 12,000 bush. Liverpool stoved SALT, 30 Crates of well assorted CROCCERY WARE. Also—An extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, Which will be disposed of on low terms, for Cash. J. & W. Southgate. August 27. tf 116
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Captain Vickery, to a port in France, bur- then 350 hogheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary. Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf 102
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and bur- then 500 hlds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accomodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf 98
For Sale or Charter, The fine staunch fast sailing Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Richard Owens, master, 4 years old, burthen about 1300 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Brown.
Who has received from Madeira by said Brig, a few pipes, hogheads, and quarter casks London particular Madeira WINE, which will be sold low by applying as above. August 11. tf 66
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 16. tf 908
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received from the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz.
Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, } Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blan- kets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Gingham; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrais; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Whitewares; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
We wish to Purchase, a quantity of White R. O. bbl. & hhd. STAVES. Sept. 15. tf 181
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hub- bard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of do- cuments to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, } August 18, 1806. tf 86
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years, A commodious BRICK-HOUSE, Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscri- ber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to Thomas Price.
Who has for Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
Left in the necessary out-house on Rothery's wharf, the 16th instant, a double case SILVER WATCH, maker's name John Wood, Liverpool, No. 903 On her face is the subscriber's name, in printed capital let- ters, arranged in the place of figures, beginning at one o'clock, thus, Edw'd S. Harwood, and on the outer case is cut in cypher the initials W. S. The person who has taken the said Watch from the above place, or if any person has become otherwise possessed of her, is hoped they will, on seeing this advertisement, leave her at the Office of the Publick Ledger, or deliver her to the owner, who will give a reward of FIVE DOLLARS for the same. Edw'd S. Harwood, Sept. 19. 1aw3w 190 Marsden's wharf
FOR SALE, 430 Shares MARINE STOCK, For Cash—Enquire of the Editor of this Paper. August 23. tf 113
FOR SALE, A handsome CHARIOT, and two well broke Bay HORSES. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. September 24. 1aw3w 203
SALT. 11,000 bush. Liverpool Blown SALT, loose and in sacks, on board the Ship Juno, captain Ritson, will be sold low if applied for immediately. William Pennock. Sept. 22. tf 200
Landing from on board the schooner Harriet, 60 Tierces RICE, and a few bales of COTTON—For Sale by Fisk & Catlett. August 20. tf 100
FOR SALE, 40 Hogheads prime TOBACCO, (Petersburg inspection,) 100 Barrels prime PORK, 20 Casks HIBBERT'S PORTER, Madeira and Malaga WINES, &c. &c.—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Sept. 22. 2w 197
Information Wanted of ROBERT THOMPSON, WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Port- mouth, Captain M'Neal, from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson, resides at Newcastle, upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in New- castle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Nor- folk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom-House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger, in Norfolk, in Vir- ginia, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person who knew the said Robert, will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. tf 182
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 5. tf 150
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. Richard & John Taylor, Have received by the Ship Alexander, from Liverpool, and Father and Sons, from London, an extensive assortment of Seasonable GOODS, which they offer for SALE by wholesale and retail, on mod- erate terms, for Cash or approved paper. Sept. 5. tf 155
FOR SALE, TWO LOTS OF LAND, No. 27 and 28, situated contiguous to Mr. Theo. Armistead's Rope Walk, running thus: 140 feet on Cumberland and Jefferson streets, and 161 feet on Scott's and Second Streets. For terms apply to Alexander Baird. Sept. 12. 3w 170
200 barrels new superfine FLOUR, Afloat—For sale by Fisk & Catlett. Sept. 15. tf 180
FALL GOODS. Received by ship Alexander, captain King, from Liverpool, 30 bales of Napt Kendal COTTONS, 15 do WHITE PLAINS, 10 do. ROSE BLANKETS, 10 do. FLANNELS, 6 Boxes Coarse HATS, 3 Trunks of Fancy Manchester CORDS. The above articles may be had on very low terms for cash, ap- proved notes, West-India or country produce, by an early application to Gilliat & Mackinder. August 29. tf 117
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular Madeira WINE, A Cargo of Ise of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stoved do. 20 Hogheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 87
For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 GIN CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good as- sortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
Now landing on our wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, viz.—from the British schooner Henry Morris, Capt. Dull, from Antigua, 44 hlds. prime Muscovado SUGAR, 6 Puncheons Old RUM, and 2 hlds. MOLASSES. From the British sloop Union, captain Livingston, from Jamaica, 50 Hogheads Fine Green COFFEE. From the American brig George, captain Cox, from St. Thomas, 19 Hogheads Muscovado SUGAR. C. & F. Whittle. Sept. 10. tf 167
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1806. John Gardiner, jun. Jonathan Worth, and Woodbridge Gullin, Merchants, trading un- der the firm of John Gardiner, jun. and Co. AGAINST Francis and Francis, G. Robinson, absent debtors, Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, Defts.
In Chancery. The Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson, not having en- tered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants Fran- cis and Francis G. Robinson do appear here on the fourth Mon- day in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complain- ants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some paper printed in the Borough of Norfolk for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court- House of this Borough; and it is further ordered, that the Defendants Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, who have effects of the said Francis and Francis G. Robinson, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them till the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, 199 William Sharp, C. N. B. C.
GREEN COFFEE. 40 Tierces } Fine Jamaica Coffee, 40 Barrels } Landed from the Sloop Union. For Sale by William Pennock. Sept. 8. tf 163
10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES, 700 Groce CORKS, 500 lb. excellent GLUE, 11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS, 105 Boxes Window GLASS, 175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS, 27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. July 28. 3m 25
For Rent, or Storage received, That large and commodious WARE- HOUSE, on Hutchings' wharf. For terms, apply to John Brown, or Wm. Cammack. August 4. tf 44
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware- Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM; bus- siness in future will be transacted by Phinchas Dana. August 20. tf 95
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per schooner Father and Sons, capt. Hipkins, from London, part of their supply of FALL GOODS, consisting of a handsome assortment of Best superfine broad Cloths, and Cal- simeres; fashionable Waistcoating; Gentlemen's Beaver and patent Silk Hats; silk, cotton, and worsted Hosiery; fine Irish Linens; Diapers, Sheetings, and Long Lawns; hand- some furniture Calicoes; a few elegant Ladies' Shawls, and a variety of Fancy Articles. They are in expectation of receiving by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of
Woolens, Hardware, &c. &c. Which will make their assortment very general, and which they will dispose of on the lowest terms by wholesale or re- tail, for cash or good paper. Sept. 5. tf 152
SIR, TAKE notice, that between the hours of nine in the morning and six in the afternoon, on Wednesday, the 1st day of October, at the office of Robert B. Taylor, in the Borough of Norfolk, we shall take the deposition of James Taylor, jun. Alexander Wilson, Moses Myers, and — Bud, to be read in evidence in a suit in Chancery, now depending in the Borough Court of Norfolk, brought by us against you as an absent debtor, and others in this state having effects of yours in their hands, or indebted to you; at which time and place you may attend to cross-examine if you think pro- per. This notice is given, pursuant to the Act of Assembly, directing the mode of taking depositions, when one of the parties does not reside in the State of Virginia. Campbell & Wheeler.
MR. THOMAS WILSON, Merchant, London. 156 Sept. 5.
Ran-away from the Subscriber, a ne- gro man named TOM, about 45 years of age, a short thick fellow, about 5 feet high, speaks with a little of the Guinea accent; has lost all his fingers on one hand, and two on the other, by frost, his thumbs are saved on both. I purchased him from Nansemond, but he may be lurking about Norfolk. I will give Twenty Dollars if taken out of Norfolk or Ports- mouth, or Fifteen if in either of them, and delivered to me. John Cox. September 1. tf 134
FOR SALE, THE LOT and HOUSES, whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office, a Kitchen, and other houses necessary for family use—Well of good water newly fitted, and a Garden lately paved in, a Ware- house and Cellar under it, the remains of a Wharf which will make a good foundation to build on, with all the priv- ileges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf—Also, two hundred and seventy-one and half acres of well tin Bar- red Land, with a good Fishery on Withoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Fish and Oysters can be conveniently taken—Also, a Lot in Smithfield, between Mr. Purdie's and Capt. Todd's lots. For terms apply to Thomas Newton. August 1. tf 39

NOTICE.
Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
 1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections.  2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.  3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.  4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.  5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth.  6th. For an amendment to the Dock-Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.  7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Limiting each to depend upon their own industry, "to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.  8. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river.  9. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plum's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 29. tma 207 
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few Thousand Pounds sterl.
in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at six days sight.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
Sept. 22. tf 196
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchard; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, be ing about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit.
Tully Robinson.
Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
FOR SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION,
Living on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres, 250 of which are the very best sea-island-cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land.
The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves.
For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq Charleston, or to
Thomas Hamilton,
Sent. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
TO RENT,
For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and
Valuable PLANTATION,
Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hone, son of Hampton, which lease expires the last day of December, 1806. It has a very valuable orchard on it, is Hampton on one side, and Hampton river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without the convenience of land carriages. For terms apply to
Lockey Curle.
Warwick, September 24 Gw 208
FOR SALE,
4000 bushels Coarse SALT,
received by the brig Rebecca, from Marennes, which will be sold low if taken from along side.
ALSO,
A few pipes Cogniac BRANDY.
Nobl, Arbuthnott, & Co.
Sent. 29. tf 211
FOR SALE,
New-York and English SLATE,
A few Boxes HAVANA SEGARS, of superior quality, 1 Cask TAMARINDS—Apply to
Reilley & Tunis.
Sept. 5. tf 151
FALL GOODS.
The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper.
J. & W. Southgate.
Sept. 12. tm 173
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in
excellent order for Shipping,
80 do. do. 150 do. SALT & 750 bbls. TAR., 450 do. TURPENTINE.
Richard Blow.
July 12. tf 907
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 1, 1806.
When this paper was put to press, the MAIL due last night, had not arrived. We presume the late heavy rains have carried away some of the Bridges above, and prevented its arrival.
By Captain Seaman, we have received a New-York paper of Saturday, by which it appears that accounts have been received to the 6th of August from London. At that time there was nothing conclusive known as to peace. A gentleman who came passenger with Captain Seaman informs us that a vessel had arrived at New York, which spoke another, that left England the 11th of August, and that then there was no peace.
The publick impatience upon this subject, outstrips all probability, for it is hardly possible to suppose that Lord Lauderdale who could only have reached Paris the 5th of August at soonest, could have terminated such important business as the adjustment of differences between the two nations in a few days. We shall not be surprised if the publick should not be relieved from this state of uncertainty for five or six weeks to come.
HOSTILE APPEARANCES. —The letters which we copy "from the Mississippi Territory," are taken from the New York Gazette received by Capt. Seaman; they are published in that paper without any comment, of course we can offer no opinion upon their authenticity. Accounts have so often been published from the same quarter, and without foundation, that we should be cautious of placing much reliance on the present. If there is any truth in the reports, it is presumed that the Government will receive the earliest information, and be officially informed of events that may lead to such important consequences.
Loss of the Schooner Charming Mary. —Captain Seaman informs us, that on Sunday last, in 6 fathoms water, about 4 leagues to the northward of Chinco-teague saw the schooner Charming Mary, of this port, about 10 feet of her lower masts above the water, topmasts standing, and her fore-top-sail yard across. The land was in sight, we have not heard the fate of the crew, but it is hoped and presumed that they have been saved in the boat.
Captain Town, of the sloop Adventure, from Philadelphia, also saw the wreck on the 25th ult. at which time there were a number of empty beer casks floating about her.
The following portrait of American enterprize on the ocean, was drawn by EDMUND BURKE, in a speech delivered in the House of Commons two and thirty years since. This is a people who our philosophical rulers would persuade to abandon the ocean, who while (as the orator says) in the gristle exhibited such wonderful enterprize. "As to the wealth which the colonies have drawn from the sea by their fisheries, you had all that matter fully opened at your bar. You surely thought these acquisitions of value, for they seemed even to excite your envy; and yet the spirit by which that enterprising employment has been exercised, ought rather, in my opinion, to have raised your esteem and admiration. And pray Sir, what in the world is equal to it? Pass by the other parts, and look at the manner in which the New England people have of late carried on the whale fishery. Whilst we follow them among the tumbling mountains of ice, and behold them penetrating into the deepest frozen recesses of Hudson's Bay, and Davis's Streights, whilst we are looking for them beneath the arctick circle, we hear that they have pierced into the opposite region of polar cold, that they are at the Antipodes, and engaged under the frozen serpent of the south. Falkland Island, which seemed too remote and romantick an object for the grasp of national ambition, is but a stage and resting place to their victorious industry. Nor is the equinoctial heat more discouraging to them, than the accumulated winter of both poles. We know that while some of them draw the line and strike the harpoon on the coast of Africa, others run the longitude, and pursue their gigantic game along the coast of Brazil. No sea but what is vexed with their fisheries. No climate that is not witness to their toils. Neither the perseverance of Holland, nor the activity of France, nor the dexterous and firm sagacity of English enterprize, ever carried their most perilous mode of hardy industry to the extent to which it has been pursued by this recent people; a people who are still in the gristle, and not yet hardened into manhood."
To the Editor of the New York Evening Post.
"SIR, "I take the freedom of dropping you this line, in order to undeceive you with regard to the fate of the unfortunate crews of Miranda's two schooners. It is stated in Laguna by all the Spaniards, as well governmental officers as others, that of the two crews, ten of the principal men (viz. the officers) were hung at Port Cavello; and all the remainder sent to the mines, or put in confinement for life. From these, however, are to be excepted, two boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, who are to be sent back to the United States. This is said, in Laguna, to be the real fate of the crews, and is universally credited by Spaniards and Americans; indeed I have no doubt of its correctness. After those people were hung, their heads were taken off and six sent to Carraccas, two to Laguna, and two kept at Port Cavello. The two heads sent to Laguna, are put in iron cages, and hung on lofty poles just without the front gate of the city. Mr. Lynch, a very intelligent gentleman from Philadelphia, residing at Carraccas, told me, that he saw the two heads when first put up at Laguna—they were then fresh, and felt pretty confident that one of them was the head of Doneheau (I presume I do not spell the name properly) the other he thought to be captain Gardner's—this, however, must be only conjecture.
The reason why I did not mention the above circumstance in my letter to you from quarantine ground, was, that I supposed that the American pub-
lick must have been possessed of the facts some time before. You will excuse my troubling you with this relation, as it is merely to satisfy your own mind upon the subject."
The late gale, which appears to have been very extensive and unusually severe on our coast, extended but a small distance on the land. We are informed, that, fifty miles from the sea, there was little wind or rain; and that at the distance of eighty miles, the weather was fair and calm.
The progression of North-East storms from South-West to North-East has often been noticed in publick journals, and in philosophical publications. The late gale which produced so many melancholy disasters, began as appears from the loss of the Baltimore packet, in lat. 33, on Friday—whereas it did not commence in New-York and New-England till Saturday night, and was not severe until Sunday morning.
It is mentioned in Mr. Webster's History of Pestilence, that "the years when comets approach, or volcanoes discharge fire, are, beyond comparison, the most tempestuous."
"As dry seasons usually precede volcanick eruptions, so very wet seasons often follow them. This seems not to be the invariable course of events; but there are remarkable instances of deluging rains after these discharges. Witness the seasons following the universal convulsions of the earth in 1692 and 3, and 1766.
"In every case, I believe this remark will be found true, that the approach of Comets, and volcanick eruptions disturb the regular course of the seasons. The heat of summer and the cold of winter are in extremes; more snow is generated in winter, and more hail in summer; tempests are more violent and frequent; meteors more numerous, and rain more unequally distributed over the earth."
Without intending to offer an opinion as to the soundness of the remarks, which are evidently the fruit of unwearied historical research—without intending to apply them to the past, or present season, we shall here merely observe, that, a few months since, a comet was noticed by the Astronomers of England; and, as appears from an article in our paper of last week, a very extraordinary eruption of Mount Vesuvius occurred during the month of June. To record such coincidences of great physical phenomena, is one of the essential duties of a publick Journalist. N. Y. Paper.
The following article is copied from a democratick Newspaper, "of the first water" in Maryland.
The following paragraph we have copied from Duane's Aurora.
"A HINT.—Two of the Maryland papers have sought to attract our notice.—They shall not be disappointed—we are perfectly acquainted with the springs upon which they move—but as we have a little business of our own in Pennsylvania, we just now apprise them, that we only postpone a due and explicit notice of them, and of others of that cast, till the season which we think to be most proper—until that period they may go at large without further notice or animadversion from us."
The world in general have to lament that Mr. Duane does not write in verse. The beauty of his style, and the felicity of his invention, would undoubtedly place him high in rank among the jinglers of the day. However, as he does not please to make rhymes, we must e'en put up with his prose, and give him a place alongside of baron Munchausen.
"Two Maryland papers (quoth Duane) have sought to attract our notice.—O vanity of vanities! ALL IS VANITY! Mr. Duane is perfectly a bag of wind; and when you press him closely, as children do full-blown bladders, you may always hear a little cracking. Precious Mr. Duane, we did not indeed, indeed, seek to attract thy notice. Fearful are we of thee as of the paw of a bear; for verily thou art a ravenous animal! and like the bear too, when thou art hungry thou wilt destroy every thing (however good and great) that happens to cross thy path!"
But, to be more serious—the editor of the Aurora is guilty of falsehood and equivocation as relates to this paper. We have neither sought to attract his notice, nor to avoid it. It is a matter perfectly indifferent to us, whether he ever notices the Advocate or not. But we confess that it is not a matter of such indifference to us, when he attacks Mr. Jefferson and others, as to suffer him to go on uncorrected in the mode he has done to revile the administration. By the way, we perceive that he has become a little more cautious since Mr. Cheetham gave him a thrashing for it the other day, and particularly since our questions have appeared. But Mr. Duane "knows the springs upon which we move!"—If he is acquainted with the properties of an honest mind, he may easily discover the "springs," that move the Editor of this paper. Begin the battle when he will, we promise Duane that he shall not get off so easily as he has done in his contests with the federalists. We will shew the world his baseness, and make it appear that he has used patriotism as a stalking-horse for sinister purposes. Let him come on. We will then talk to him a little more about "springs."
But why does the gentleman not answer the questions we put to him the other day? Why, to be sure, "he has a little business of his own in Pennsylvania." Indeed! What! the great Mr. Duane got more business than he can attend to? Strange enough. We had thought from his boasting that he had been a match for the world. Surely so ready a writer as Duane cannot be at a loss to answer, directly, two or three short questions. Why don't he answer? He is afraid. He knows the truth would then come out against Randolph. And if ever Duane does answer our questions (mark what we say) he'll do it in a circumlocutive manner; for he dare not come to the point.
When Cheetham gave him a thrashing as stated, Duane fell to boasting of his integrity and services in the republican cause; as if a correct course of conduct for one portion of a man's life was to be an excuse for all the vagaries he might afterwards choose to be guilty of. We never observe Duane at the work of praising himself, but immediately the picture of a member of the French national convention, as drawn by Moore, presents itself to our mind. As the image is in point, we will give it to the reader:—
Drouet, a post master, had been the cause of the arrest of the king of France at Varennes, when Lewis was fled from Paris. This post master, for such a piece of service, was elected a deputy to the convention. Whenever he went to shew his eloquence before his colleagues, he would always lug in the story about his having stopped the king in his flight; saying, "I did this—I did that, &c. Just so is Duane. He eternally prattles about what he did in the 'reign of terror,' concluding from thence, that he is entitled of course to act as he pleases now and forevermore. To close for the present—we conceive that the following observation of Vergniaud, delivered on another occasion, applies very forcibly to such persons as Duane—
"There are men who call themselves republicans, and are, in reality, the slaves of demagogues; they spread suspicions, hatred and vengeance among the citizens—they wish to excite the people, like the soldiers of Cadmus, to cut one another's throats, instead of fighting the common enemy."
OSBORN...The MARTYR!!!
Our readers are requested to peruse with attention the following concise history of this persecuted patriot's truly unfortunate case!! and then, if they have one spark of "genuine" patriotism left, write their instruments of war, and lie to his relief!!!
From the Litchfield Monitor.
Messrs. COLLIER'S, The trial of Osborn for a libel, and his imprisonment for not complying with the sentence of the court has not only excited the turbulence of every factious democrat in Connecticut; but seems to have called into action, throughout the union, all those sympathies which democracy feels when a villain is punished for his foul attempts to disturb the peace of society. The unfound, shameless clamours on this subject, have been animadverted upon, in a manner that must be perfectly satisfactory to every reasonable man. But as it has been stated by Osborn that the jury which attended the court, when he was tried was a packed jury, which compelled him to elect to be tried by the court rather than by such a jury; hoping for better justice at the hands of the court, than from such a jury.
I have written this piece for the information of our federal friends in other states, that they may know what kind of a jury that is, which Osborn calls a packed jury; and that they may be informed what is meant in Connecticut of electing to be tried by the court, for to them the trial of an offender by the court, without the intervention of a jury, must be perfectly unintelligible, without a knowledge of our law on this subject.
In Connecticut, there is a statute which enables the court to try issues in fact without a jury, provided both plaintiff and defendant agree so to do, by placing that agreement upon the record; but neither party can, by any means, compel the other to such a trial; for the trial by jury, when there is an issue in fact, is never taken from any man without his consent. This statute relates only to civil causes, and when enacted probably contemplated no other; but after the enacting this statute, it was claimed by persons accused of crimes, that they ought to have the privilege of being tried by the court rather than a jury. That this was after considered a privilege in civil cases, and that the genius of law shewed as much indulgence in criminal as in civil cases. The attorney for the state making no objections to these claims, it has become a common thing for criminals to claim to be tried by the court, and these claims have been allowed, and for many years past they have been tried by the court without a jury, when they have chosen to put themselves on the court, and not on the country. The court do not consider themselves bound to try any criminal without the intervention of a jury; but when there is no objection to such a trial, it has always been held to be a valid legal trial. In Osborn's case, he chose to be tried by the court rather than by a jury. To this the attorney for the state consented, and accordingly the trial was had by the court, and by them Osborn was found guilty.
Osborn now publishes, in his weekly vehicle of slander, called the Witness, that he was compelled to elect a trial by the court, for that the Jury was packed. Whoever is acquainted with the laws of Connecticut, respecting the manner in which Jurors are brought into court, knows that it is next to an impossibility to pack a jury. But for the information of those who are not acquainted, I will state the manner, which is as follows: there is a law of the State directing, that in each town in the State, there shall be chosen, annually, a certain number of persons as jurors, allotting to each town the number to be chosen proportioned to the size and population of the town. These jurors are to be chosen on the first Monday in January, by the Civil Authority, Selectmen, Constables, and certain officers known by the name of Grand-Jurymen, (because it is their duty to complain of all breaches of law within the town, to the Civil Authority;) when chosen in each town, their names are written upon slips of paper and put into a box; which is locked and lodged with the town clerk. A little time before the setting of the court, a venire issues from the office of the Clerk of the Court, to the Constables of certain towns, commanding them to summon from their town, so many able freeholders to attend the court: three or four are commonly summoned from those towns to which the venire is sent. It is the duty of the Constables, on receiving the venire, to repair to the office of the town clerk, and in his presence to draw by lot, without seeing the names, as many slips as the venire directs them to summon—those men whose names are on the slips, to attend the Court as jurors, who accordingly attend. In this business no officer has the least interference except the Constable, who draws from the box by lot. If indeed by reason of sickness, or any other accident, the panel is not full, the Sheriff is empowered to fill up the Jury de talibus circumstantibus.
This mode of procuring jurors is the pride and the boast of Connecticut: yet a jury thus formed is what Osborn calls a packed jury—for the jury which attended the court when he was tried, was thus formed, by which he might have been tried if he had chosen a trial by jury. And that no pretence may be found, as an apology for the infamous falsehood thus published to the world, that the jury was a packed jury—the whole panel was full of jurors, drawn from the boxes, so that no jurymen was wanted de talibus circumstantibus.
On this statement I think our federal friends abroad will feel some indignation, at the abuse so liberally poured forth, from democratic presses, upon the State of Connecticut, in different parts of the Union. Thanks to judge Pennington, (whether a fool or a knave, or both, I care not) and his democratic rabble, their conduct has excited a spirit among us, that will make us just to ourselves. It is not enough that we have to counteract the influence of the officers of the National Government, who are bent upon revolutionizing this State; but attempts are making, by the democrats in the several States, to destroy us. Let the wickedness of Jacobinism, and folly of democracy, join hand in hand; yet Connecticut will remain an enduring monument of correct principles. The ten tribes of Israel may, if they please, bow down to the Calves of Jeroboam, in Bethel and in Dan; yet Judah and the smaller tribe of Benjamin, will worship JEHOVAH, who brought them out of the land of Egypt to his temple at Jerusalem.
New York, Sept. 27.
Capt. Galloway, of the ship Fanny, writes to his owner in this city, that the Fanny was dismasted in the gale of the 28th August, and was towed into St. Johns, Newfoundland, by his B. M. sloop of war Heron. Mr. Supple, a passenger, was washed overboard and a boy drowned in the cabin.
EXTRACT—Mississippi Territory, Aug. 19. "Gov. Claiborne was here all last week, and being called by express left Natchez yesterday morning. The Spanish party that had been sent to stop our exploring party (under Freeman) had arrived at the Cado town on the Red River, 20 days after our party had passed the same place, and finding the American flag flying there cut it down and rebuked the Indians for suffering it to be set up or us to enter the Spanish territory. The Cado chief replied that the Cados were an independent people, and the Americans their friends, and they would protect them.
"The Spaniards set off in pursuit of our party up the Red River, but they had got 150 or 200 hundred

miles in advance of them, 600 Spanish cavalry had arrived at the Sabine and crossed, possessed themselves of the post from which Capt. Turner had driven them last spring. This circumstance required the presence of the Governor to call out the militia which he had been organizing for some previous time.
"An old soldier from the Apusla country, who passed here to day met Gov. Claiborne yesterday 20 miles beyond the Mississippi, he had tired one horse and had got another, and proceeded rapidly on his journey. Before he left the Apusla, the militia there had been called out to aid the regular troops and the spirit of the people was very much roused. Col. Cushing had determined to fight the Spaniards who had crossed the Sabine. The troops under his command at Natchitoches may be about 500 regulars; the militia of this territory are ordered to be in readiness."
"The soldier reports from Apusla that 2000 more Spaniards were on their way to the Sabine with 500 mules laden with provisions, &c. This if true, will make a force superior in number to our regulars; and some entertain doubts, though I do not, of the attachment of the militia on the other side. In this territory we can have 700 or 1000 volunteers at a few hours notice, and whose activity will render them fit for immediate service. At any rate if the Spaniards but come down, we shall be able to give a good account of them. The Spaniards report, that they mean to re-occupy all the Louisiana country, and say they have emissaries in the U. States."
Another Letter dated 25th August. Since my former letter another express arrived at Fort Adams from Natchitoches, advising that the Spanish forces had arrived within 20 miles of that post, and that all the troops at Fort Adams were ordered to march to the assistance of the garrison at Natchitoches which expected to be attacked before they could arrive there. Advices from Loftus Heights, from an authentic source, confirm these accounts, and add that all the troops were to march from the heights the day before yesterday; the post will be left in charge of an officer and a strong militia body, to guard 3000 stand of arms and 30 pieces of cannon which our government prudently placed here long ago as a provision against exigencies.
"Gen. Wilkinson has not yet come down the river. Col. Cushing, who is said to be an able officer, commands at Natchitoches, but united with the force from Fort Adams will hardly exceed 700 men; the Spaniards have 1000 horse and 2000 infantry, near the Sabine. So that our American metal will be now tried, and our enterprise and intrepidity will have both a fair opportunity for exertion and for giving a striking example to these unjustifiable violators of treaties."
"This territory contains five militia regiments, the eldest commanding officer is Col. Ozman; if called into service, we shall want 2 brigadiers and a major general, which no doubt the President will make."
FROM EUROPE. Last evening the ship Adriana, from Liverpool, and the Factor from Greenock, arrived at this port.
Capt. Ricketson having favoured the editors of the New-York Gazette with Liverpool papers to the 8th ult. they have it in their power to enrich the marine department of this day's paper.
On the subject of peace, we have but little—the passengers in the Adriana, however, say, that this event was sanguinely expected at Liverpool, at the time of their departure.
The Courier of the evening of the 6th, contains the following paragraph: "The funds yesterday experienced a considerable depression—and some, supposed to be well informed, sold to a very large amount. The fall was imputed to various causes. Some affirmed, that the Moniteur had been received, containing a violent attack upon this country—inferences unfavourable to peace were therefore drawn. We attach but little importance to the report. The Moniteur attacked the conduct of Russia with great severity, at the very moment M. D'Oubril was about to sign a separate treaty of peace with France. Another rumour was, that the terms of the treaty are more unfavourable than had been supposed—that they contained no stipulation in favour of Sicily—and that as our ministers had determined not to yield upon that subject, and as Buonaparte had insisted on his brother being put in possession of Sicily, the negotiations between the two countries might be expected to break off immediately. Whether there be any foundation for this rumour we know not. The fall might have been produced by the Bulls or buyers wishing to realize their profits, and turning Dears."
Extracts from late London Papers.
Parisian Fashions. —The hats are of crape or silk, pale yellow, pink and pale yellow straw mixed with silk, white chip mixed with ribbon all variegated in some way or other; immense bows of ribbon, and uniformly fastened under the chin, but tied in a large bow on the top of the crown. Flowers are worn likewise in the front in imitation of those most in season; but the flower mostly admired is a kind of fancy rose of which half is white and half lilac, or half pink and half lilac. The number of hats in imitation of the men's is greatly augmented. They are worn with a large cockade in the front. These hats are called (but without the smallest reason) Pamela hats. Why not as well call the present large hats of the men (which have frightful crowns, with broad brims) Basil hats?
Poke Bonnets continue as much in vogue as ever, with all their tassels, &c.; all variegated likewise (as the hats,) but in different ways. Handkerchiefs like a Scotch plaid, are worn over these bonnets, and tied modestly under the chin. Some are chip, striped with pink ribbon; an immense bow of pink at the side, another before, and two behind.
Crape Gowns are quite the fashion at present, the favourite colour is grey shot with lilac; small bunches of white ribbon are worn with this dress, upon the sleeves, which are made with a double cuff, and exceedingly full; the same ornaments at the bottom of the petticoat all round; the waist is likewise ornamented with a large white bow behind, the same before, and the hat, which is nearly the colour of the dress, is literally covered with small white bows like half cockades.
The Cashmere Shawls are going out, but another article of eastern commerce is introduced, viz. perfumes: all the shops of the perfumers are filled with little boxes containing various and costly scents; the boxes are differently shaped, and have Persian, Arabic, and Chinese characters engraved or painted on their lids.
The shawls are not many at present: what there are, are of a beautiful white pink.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch't Richmond, Seaman, 3 days from New York. Sloop Juliann, Ingram, 8 days from Philadelphia. A Schooner belonging to Edenton, loaded with Wheat, Rice and Staves, bound to New York, drove on shore ten feet above high water mark, at Hampton. The sch't Virginia, Phillips, from New York, bound to Norfolk, with Cordage, is on shore about two miles above Hampton Creek, also at the same
place a sloop from North Carolina, bound to New York, with Naval Stores. Three pilot boats were drove on shore in Hampton Creek.
The Schooner Willing Maid, Norton; and Sally, Shanswood, both of Edenton, were driven on Old Point Comfort and stranded.
From Gore's Liverpool paper of August 7. Arrived, Hector, Harney, from Charleston and Africa; Robert, Green, do.; Jupiter, Libby, Philadelphia; Intrepid, Steed, Virginia; Watson, Leaths, Baltimore; Scudder, E. Scudder, ditto; Amity, Perkins, Massachusetts; Nancy, Morton, New-York; Enterprise, Colcord, Alexandria; Susan, Stevens, Wiscasset; John, Ray, Maremache; Halcyon, Earl, New-York; Diamond, Manson, Philadelphia; Lucy, Ingles, Boston; Hercules, Thomas, New-York; Ruth, Bullock, Castine; Eleanor, Keating, Charleston; Clio, Austin, Boston; Chatham, Wasson, New-York; Mars, Reid, do.; Intrepid, Smith, Alexandria; Dispatch, Holland, Savannah; Eliza, Salter, Portland; Baltic, Orr, New-Orleans; York-shire, Lee, Charleston; Alex. Hamilton, Leech, New-Orleans.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED. Brig Lioness, Dove, Charleston. Sch't Richmond, Seaman, New-York. Sloop Sisters, Johnston, do. CLEARED. Brig Lioness, Dove, Baltimore. Sch't President, Walker, Richmond, Seaman, Richmond.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 65, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality, Borax, Campher, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Guns Ammonial, Assafetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Fluke, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opiun, Jalap, Rhabarbar, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Salpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. Hartshorne Shavings, Glycer Pipes, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancets, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Ophidelock, Turington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MACHINES, URINALS, BR. AST. PIPES, SHELLS, &c. *** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
NOTICE. I forwarn all persons from harbouring or trusting my Wife ELIZA COOK on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting from this date. Thomas Cook. October 1. 31c 217
NORFOLK BOROUGH. In Common Hall, Sept. 27, 1806. ON motion, Resolved, that Mr. John Southgate, Mr. Richard L. Green, and Mr. John Bramble, be a committee for the examination of all accounts against the Corporation, till the 24th June next, and that this resolution be published three weeks in the Norfolk Herald and the Publick Ledger. A copy, Teste, 213 Wm. Sharp, c. c. h.
THE SUBSCRIBERS TO Carpenter's Monthly Register, are informed that Nos. 10, 11, 12, are received, and will be delivered to the Subscribers on application at the Office of the Publick Ledger. October 1. ft 214
ROBBERY!!! Ranaway from on board the brig Lioness, WILLIAM SYMES, a Lascar by birth, about 22 or 23 years of age, has lost the palate of his mouth, which causes him to speak through the nose—He took out of a trunk eighty-four Dollars in silver, and a variety of wearing Apparel. Whoever will apprehend said Symes, and secure him in jail shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS reward. Marmaduke Dove. October 1. 3t 218
The Sloop ADVENTURE, CAPTAIN TOWN, Will sail for CHARLESTON on SATURDAY For passage only, apply on board, at Southgate's Wharf. Oct. 1.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Barque PETERSBURG; she is now ready to take in a cargo either for Europe or the West-Indies, the former would be preferred.
A Freight is also Wanted For the Snow WENTWORTH, for the West-Indies, she is also ready for the reception of a cargo. George Wilson. October 1. 3 221
FOR RENT; That large and convenient WAREHOUSE on my wharf, in the town of Portsmouth. The facility of receiving and delivery of grain, or salt, from this store-house, will make it desirable to any person who may be in the habit of having those articles on hand—I have also a large Lumber Yard, and a shed erected for storing Tobacco or Naval Stores, which may be had with or without the Ware-House. For terms, apply to Mr. George Wilson in Norfolk, or to Thomas Peirce. Smithfield, October 1. 3 222
The partnership of Taylor, Barrand, and Hansford, will be dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of October next. All those indebted to that concern, or to Taylor and Barrand, are requested to settle their accounts—The business will in future be conducted by Barrand and Hansford. James Taylor, P. Barrand, Lewis Hansford. Sept 15. 4w 174
Sales at Auction.
To-Morrow, (Thursday) the 2d instant, at XII o'Clock, at Newton's Wharf, 27 hhds. Sugar, 10 do. N. York Ale, 20 Barrels Prime Pork, 20 do. Mess Beef, 10 do. Prime Pork, 20 do. Mess Beef, 30 Boxes Claret Wine, 2 Ton Cordage, 10 Bags Coffee, 20 Boxes Soap, 17 do. Segars, 1 Keg of Nutmegs. Terms of Sale—Notes at 60 days with app-proved endorsers. T. Blanchard. October 1. 1 219
To-Morrow, (Thursday) the 2d instant, at X o'Clock, Will be Sold on Loyall's wharf, without reserve, the materials of the Ship James & William—consisting of Two best bower Cables and Anchors, Standing and Running Rigging, Topmast, do.; Caps, Cross-Trees, and Spars; a quantity of Blocks; all the Sails, consisting of a complete suit, and several spare Sails; a quantity of Old Iron, Iron Hoops, Water Casks and Shooks; and a quantity of Iron Futtoc Plate; twenty-two Guns and Carriages; one ton of Ball. Terms made known at the time of Sale. Phinehas Dana. October 1. 1 220
Postponed Sale. On Tuesday, the 7th instant, will po- sitively be SOLD, on a credit of 12 months, at the Market-House, precisely at 11 o'Clock, the NEGROES George, James, Sue, Kitty, and Polly, belonging to the estate of Col. John Willoughby, deceased, pursuant to an order of the Worshipful Court of Norfolk County. The Commissioners. October 1. 3 215
Postponed Sale. On Monday, the 6th of October at 10 o'Clock on Newton's wharf, will be SOLD without reserve, 11 hhds. old Antigua RUM, 20 do. new do. 40 Barrels Whiskey; 7 hhds. Sugar; 15 do. Molasses, 4 Pipes Holland Gin; 4 do. Cognac Brandy. An assortment of Liquors and Wines, in stand casks and bottles, for approved endorsed notes at 60 and 90 days for all sums under 300 dollars. over 90 and 120 days—Also, 4 pipes L. P. Teneriffe Wine; 3 qr. casks do. 1 pipe do. Madeira do. 15 chests Hyson Skin; 3 1-2 do. Young Hyson; 1 1-2 do. Imperial, 1 do. Souchong Tea; 20 doz. bottles Snuff, 20 kegs Manufactured Tobacco; 50 kegs FF English Gun-Powder; 500 Deep-sea Leads, 50 casks wrought Nails and Spikes; 50 do. cut do. 2 do. Weeding Hoes; 2 do. Huling do. 100m. Brads and Spriggs; 50 do. Scupper Nails, 30m. Pump Tacks; 15,000 lbs. Cordage; 4 doz. Log Lines, 20 doz. Fishing Lines; 20 doz. Chalk do. 9 pieces Broad Bunting; 12 do. Narrow do; assorted colours, Scarlet, White, and Blue, 10 doz. ground Paint Brushes; 30 kegs and 40 pots English Paint, ground in oil; Green, Blue, Black, Red, and Yellow; 500 lbs. Lamp Black; 2 bbls. Candlewick, 2 barrels Brimstone; 2500 feet duffed Oars; 4 Spy Glasses, 50 Coasting Pilots and Navigators, approved latest editions. 252 wt. Ship Carpenter's Axes—For approved endorsed notes at 90 and 120 for all sums under 300 dollars. over 4 and 6 months. Richard Bowden. Sept 29. 3 209
COPPER NAILS. Just received by the Father and Sons, capt. Hipkins, from London, 1700 wt. 4, 6, 10, & 24d wrought Cop- per NAILS, suitable for boat building. For Sale by Waddey, & Co. Eastern-Shore, Northampton Court-Yard, Sept. 12. 1m 194
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has just received for Sale, 260 Pieces India COTTONS, 10 Boxes half pint TUMBLERS, 2 Casks German STEEL, 12 Bales Coarse LINEN, 5 Hamps BOTTLES. Also on hand, 10,000 BAGS of 2 and 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 800 Pieces BAGGING in bales. 160 Boxes best Spanish SEGARS, 700 Groce CORKS, 90 Boxes English and Baltimore Win- dow GLASS. Sept. 26. 6w 206
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
NOTICE. The partnership of S. MARKS, jun. & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and S. Marks, jun. is fully authorised, to settle the said concern. S. Marks, jun. Henry Bull. August 29. 122
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEBERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protectress, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. *** PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHE'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. tf 835
A Reward of Twenty Dollars WILL be paid by the Subscriber for apprehending my Negro Fellow TOM, who absconded from Petersburg last March; he is about 6 feet high, has a large mouth, very thick upper lips, and remarkable upper broad teeth before, and speaks in a whining manner, as if he had a cold; he has not the use of his fore-finger on the left hand; he is a good rock-borer, and a pretty handy fellow at almost any rough job.—I have reason to believe he is gone to Norfolk; if he is taken up there, the above reward will be paid by Mess. Shanks & Binford, and all other reasonable charges. George Robertson. Chesterfield, Sept. 10. 14w 169
SECOND CLASS. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dollars each, dolls. 59,380 4,683 do. at 15 do. do. 70,245 10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500 Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 155 Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500 1 do. 2000 500 1 do. 3000 500 1 do. 4000 500 1 do. 5000 500 1 do. 6000 500 1 do. 7000 10,000 1 do. 8000 500 1 do. 9000 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dollars, in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
NOTICE. This day by mutual consent, the Partnership of DAVIS & DICKSON is dissolved. All those having claims against the concern are desired to bring them in for adjustment, and those who are indebted to make immediate payment to, Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. The business in future will be carried on by Thomas Dickson. Sept. 17. 2aw4w 1-7
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 90 do. Dipped do. 2 Bates Fine CASSAS, 5 do Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2 69t
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz. 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs, 160 pieces Platiillas, white and brown, 13 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bed ticking 2 yards wide, 24 do. Mattress Ticking, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dollars per piece, 14 do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dollars per piece, 24 do. Velvet Ribbons, assorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads. 300 doz. Watch Christials, assorted, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 10 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Godfrey's Spanish Segars, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 60000 Toy Marbles, 1 case fine Hats, 100 wt. Twine, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords, 35 boxes short Pipes, three groce each, 350 wt. Canary Seed, 1 cask Glue, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, Goggles plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do. common, single do. Flutes, patent and plain, Fifes; Octaves; Tambourines; Phagolets, double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Music, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws. Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz.
Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Houses, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Segar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Birds, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Water Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, Sooty Agate Flints, Jewellery and Crystal Beads, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Pinch for Saddler, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamp and Wicks, Backgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards. Apply as above. May 16. 744

Department of Miscellany.
From the Port Folio.
MISCELLANY.
[In Aiken's Geographical delineations there occurs so just and so elegant a sketch of the French national character, that we are convinced our giving it a place in the Port Folio will be as agreeable to the publick as to the editor. The opinion expressed of the article, we should have hardly expected from Dr. Aiken, whose politics are by no means so pure and so correct as his style. But all imperious truth will sometimes vanquish the most obstinate prejudice. So far are the French from being peculiarly capable of blessings of a free constitution, that we may go farther, and say, that no nation is capable of being happy, no not for an hour, under any such constitution as we have seen from the hands of republican mountebanks.]
"A country so well adapted to the residence of man, has from early times possessed a large population, and been inured to all the forms and institutions of civil life. The French people are chiefly a compound of Celtic and Gothick stock; but the long continuance of the Roman dominion in Gaul must have given a strong Italian infusion, since it was able to introduce a language with a Latin basis. But, whatever were the diversities of origin, the natives of France have amalgamated into a mass possessing a national character, as distinct and clearly marked as that of any numerous community in the civilized parts of the globe. The essence of this character is an exuberance of animal spirits, producing excess of mobility and a perpetual restless activity. They are quick, ingenious, inventive, fertile in expedients, buoyant against difficulty or adversity; but mutable, trifling, confident, vain, credulous, and incapable of moderation. With much that renders them amiable in society, as readiness to oblige, delicate attentions, kind sympathy and lively sensibility, they are often of insecure commerce, from laxity of principle, unmeaning professions, jealous irritability, and a strong propensity to intrigue. Their feelings of every description verge to excess; & there is nothing, either good or bad, of which they are not capable, under the influence of their impetuous ardour. No cabinet has excited so much disturbance among the neighbouring states, from ambition and the spirit of intermeddling, as that of France; and we have seen that no change of political system at home has made an alteration in their foreign policy. The French, beyond all people, are the creatures of society; by it their manners and sentiments are fashioned, and in it are centered their chief pleasures and gratifications. They would excel all nations in the art of conversation, were not the desire of shining too universal. The love of glory operates upon them with extraordinary force, and stimulates them to great exertions but it is often attended with empty ostentation and gasconade."
"Although a passion for novelty is apt to lead them into a multiplicity and rapid change of pursuits, yet they are capable of long and steady application, when deeply interested in an object; and in every department of science and art they have attained a high degree of persecution. Even the mathematical sciences have been cultivated by them with a success not inferior to that of any other nation. Their writers have rendered their language familiar to the lovers of literature throughout Europe, and in the value of their productions they have no equals among the moderns, with the sole exception of the English. Their taste in letters is, upon the whole, purer than in the fine arts, in which they are generally marked by superabundance of ornament and an affected manner. In some of the inferior arts, indeed, they are unrivaled. They supply dancers and cooks to all Europe, and are the supreme arbiters of fashion in dress."
"The French, naturally inquisitive, and prone to discussion, had proceeded far in emancipating their minds from the shackles of an arbitrary system of government and religion, before any correspondent change had taken place in their publick institutions: at the same time, refined luxury and general dissipation had relaxed the bands of morality and accumulated abuse and disorder in every department. Financial difficulties brought on a necessity for reform; and when the idea of change was once admitted, it was not in the national character to proceed in it with caution and moderation. Violent struggles between old and new principles terminated in a revolution, in which monarchy, established religion, and every institution sanctioned by age and veneration went to wreck. The events of this dreadful period displayed prodigious energy in the nation, but accompanied by a ferocity and disregard of justice and humanity, which involved the cause of reform and its supporters in indelible disgrace. A host of foreign foes united to suppress the dangerous flame, or to make advantage of the confusion; but the vigour of the new republick not only assaults, but carried its conquering arms into the surrounding countries, and finally extended the limits of France farther than her most ambitious monarchs had ever attempted. This success, however, was produced by exertion of authority, which subverted every thing free or republican in the constitution, and prepared the way for a military despotism. The most successful of the generals, a man of a daring genius, and capacious views, seized the reins; and first under the title of Chief Consul exercised, without controul, the authority of the nominal republick. Europe has since witnessed the astonishing spectacle of the same man, an obscure Corsican by birth, causing himself to be declared emperor, with hereditary succession in his own family, crowned by the Pope, recognized by all orders of the state, and thus founding a new dynasty, while the Bourbons are wandering from country to country as exiles. The Roman Catholic religion has been re-established; a kind of new nobility has been instituted, arbitrary government and all the pageantry of a court have been restored; and it seems at present to be an allowed political maxim, that THE FRENCH ARE INCAPABLE OF THE BLESSINGS OF A FREE CONSTITUTION."
From the Freeman's Magazine.
The Influence of Freemasonry on Society.
Philosophically enquired into.
With an account of the origin of the Institution. The facts which I shall attempt to prove in the present investigation are these:—That the Institution of Freemasonry has an absolute tendency to inculcate every thing laudable and useful to society; and that its leading qualities are, philanthropy well directed, morality pure, secrecy inviolable, and a taste for the fine arts.
It may be observed, that Solon, Lycurgus, Numa, and all the other political legislators have not been able to render their establishments durable; and that however sagacious might have been their laws, they had at no time the power to expand themselves over all countries, and to all ages. Having little more in view than victories and conquest, military violence and the elevation of one set of people above another, they were never universal, nor consonant to the taste or genius, or interest of all nations. Philanthropy was not their basis. The love of country, badly understood, and pushed into limits on which they should not verge, destroys often, in warlike republics, the love of general humanity. Men are not to be essentially distinguished by the difference
of tongues which they inhabit, nor of dignities with which they are ornamented: the whole world is no other than one great republick, of which each nation is a family, and each individual a child. It was to revive and re-animate such maxims, that the society of freemason's was first instituted. The great design was to unite all men of sense, knowledge and worthy motives, not only by a reciprocal love of the fine arts, but still more by the great principles of virtue, where the interests of the fraternity might become that of the whole human race; where all nations might increase all knowledge; and where every subject of every country might exert himself without discord, and embrace mutually, without forgetting or too scrupulously remembering the spot in which he was born. What obligations do we not owe to those superior souls, who, without listening to the suggestions of interest, or the natural desire to surpass others in power, first conceived an establishment, whose end was the re-union of the understanding and the heart, to render both better by the contact?
The sanctity which attends the moral qualities of this society, is the next branch of the subject worthy of observation. Religious orders were instituted to render men more perfect christians; military orders were founded to inspire the love of glory; but the orders of freemasonry was instituted to form men into good citizens and good subjects; to make them inviolable in their premises, faithful votaries to the God of Friendship, and more lovers of liberality than of recompense.
But freemasonry is not bounded by the display of virtues merely civil. As a severe, savage, sorrowful, and misanthropic kind of philosophy, it disgusts its votaries, so the establishment under consideration renders men amiable, by the attraction of innocent pleasures, pure joys and rational gaities. The sentiments of this society are not such as a world which loves ridicule may be tempted to suppose. Every vice of the head and heart is excluded: libertinism, irreligion, incredulity, and debauchery, are banished and unqualified. The meetings of the masons resemble those amiable entertainments spoken of by Horace, where all those are made welcome guests, whose understandings may be enlightened, whose hearts may be mended, or who may be any way enulous to excel in the true, the good, or the great.
O noctes, cænasque Deum, Sermo oritur non de regnis, domibusque alienis, sed quod magis ad nos Pertinet, et nescire malum, et agamus Utrovum divitiis homines.
From the society in question are banished all those disputes which might alter the tranquillity of friendship, or interrupt that perfect harmony which cannot subsist but by rejecting all invidious excesses, and every discordant passion. The obligation which is imposed upon this order is, that each member is to protect a brother by his authority, to advise him by his abilities, to edify him by his virtues, to assist him in an exigence, to sacrifice all personal resentment, and to seek diligently for every thing that may contribute to the pleasure and profit of the society.
True it is, that this society hath its secrets; but let not those, who are not initiated, laugh at the confession; for those figurative signs and sacred words, which constitute amongst freemasons a language sometimes eloquent, are only invented to prevent imposition, and to communicate at the greatest distance, and to know the true member from the false, of whatever country or tongue he may be.
Another quality required by those who enter into the order of freemasonry, is the taste for all useful sciences and liberal arts of all kinds.—Thus the decorum expected from each of the members is a work which no academy nor university have so well established. The name of Freemason, therefore, ought not to be so taken in a literal sense, as if the initiators had been really workmen in stone and marble. They were not only able architects, but many princes, both warlike and religious, dedicated their talents and fortunes under this banner, to the Most High.
And this leads me naturally to present an abridged history of the origin and progress of the order of freemasonry.
In the times of the holy wars in Palestine, a great number of princes, noblemen, and citizens, entered into a scheme to establish christian temples in the holy land, and engaged themselves, by oath, to employ their talents and fortunes to give them all the primitive advantage of architecture. They agreed among themselves to use certain signs and symbolical words, to distinguish themselves. These mysteries were never communicated but to those who solemnly promised, at the foot of the altar, never to reveal them. But this sacred promise, so far from being the impious and unmeaning oath which some people imagine, was that respectable guarantee, in order to unite men of all nations in the confraternity. Freemasonry, therefore, ought not to be looked upon as a revival of bacchanalian dissipation, or scandalous intemperance, but as a moral order, instituted by our virtuous ancestors in the Holy Land, with a view to recall the remembrance of the most sublime truths, in the midst of the most innocent, social powers.
The kings, princes, and noblemen, on their return from the Holy Land, established a number of lodges; and in the times of the last Crusade, we find several of these were erected in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.
James I. of Scotland, was grand master of a lodge established at Kilwinning, a very little while after the death of Robert III. of Scotland. This Scotchman received, as freemasons in his lodge, the earls of Gloucester and Ulster.
After the deplorable demolition of the Crusades, the discomfiture of the christian armies, and the triumph of Bendoedar, sultan of Egypt, Henry III. King of England, seeing that there was no longer any security for the Masons in the Holy Land, led them from Palestine, and established his colony of brothers in England. As prince Edward was endowed with all those qualities of the heart and understanding, which form the hero, he publicly declared himself Protector of the Order, and gave it the name of the Freemason Society. From England the institution passed into France, and it is at this time flourishing in all the civilized states of Europe. Its universality is an instance of its value and worthy tendency; and if by means of this short essay any one acquires a clearer idea of its origin or intent, than he had before, the pains and the purpose of writing it will be amply answered.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Rising States, Captain Newcomb,
20 Pipes Holland GIN, entitled to debenture, 10 do. 4th proof Cogniac BRANDY, 12 Kegs Ground GINGER.
Fisk & Catlett.
August 4. tf 43
For Rent,
The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to
Thomas Willock.
March 17. 584
Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX
ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereunto subjoined.
N B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor.
September 8. tf 157
PROPOSALS
From the PHOENIX COMPANY, OF LONDON,
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
** In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurances against Fire.
No. I.
Hazards of the First Class, viz.
Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous contained in such buildings.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II.
Hazards of the Second Class, viz.
Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles.
Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Fax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
No. III.
Hazards of the Third Class, viz.
Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick.
Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Fax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV.
Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz.
Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such Buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-Petre, Fax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in Buildings of the third class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 dollars.
** Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire.
†† Larger sums may be insured by special agreement.—All buildings in contiguity to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium.—The rates may also in some cases be proportionally moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security.
‡‡ Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt-Houses, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat-Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionally increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—a so, the name or names of the present occupiers.
Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Cooks, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.
II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.
III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.
IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.
V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy.
VI. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give notice of any other insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other insurance to be endorsed on their policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a rateable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.
VII. No order for insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the office; and all persons desirous to continue their insurances, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the same will be void.
ten days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the same will be void.
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their cash or affirmations, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the Fire happened, not concerned in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavit and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy.
IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.
X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.
** Persons desirous of effecting insurances, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR, in Norfolk, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorized to grant Policies on behalf of the Company.
LONDON, 1806. 4wawtf 158
FOR SALE.
The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Land, offers for Sale
The following valuable PROPERTY, viz.
In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Post road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a compote dairy and store-room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smook-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware-house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 15, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said Lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family scow, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S. W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Ware-house and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Ware-house on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to
Charles Grice.
Elizabeth City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz.
Table with 3 columns: Nail Type, Price per lb. Rows include: 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails at 7 1-2d per lb.; 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb.; 6d Nails at 9 1-2d per lb.; Sheathing, 6d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb.; 4d, 3d, and 2d Nails at 2s 9d per M.; 4d, 3d, and 2d Brads at 2s 3d per M.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536
FRANCIS SMITH, Has removed his Vendue and Commission Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Richard F. Burke, in Market-Square, where he offers at Private Sale, 20 hds. and 20 bbls. choice SUGAR, 35 puncheons RUM, chiefly Grenada, 20 hogsheads Grenada retailing MOLASSES, 2 pipes Cogniac BRANDY; 50 bags COFFEE, 30 boxes Mould CANDLES, London particular Madeira and Lisbon WINE, 2 Boxes Irish LINEN; 5000 yards twill'd SACKING, 4 tons Patent SHOT. September 12. St 1aw3w 168
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance