Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-05-22 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
[VOL. V.] MONDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1809. NO. 123.
WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. NORFOLK, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1809.
   ARTICLES. Per From To Remark.     BACON, Hams lb. 11 12 1/2   Beef, Prime bb. Mess   Brandy, Fr. 4th p. 1 25 1 30   Peach, 75 80   Apple, new, 60   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 5 Navy,   Candles, Mould lb. 20 Sperm.   Cocoa, Carracas 56   Coffee, W. India 24 26   Cordage, 100lb. 20   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 16 18 Sea-Island   Duck, Ravens bolt. 22 Russia   Flour, Sup. bb. 40 Holland   Fine 40 No. 1 to 7, English   Middlings 6 25 6 75 dull.   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 5 75 6   Herrings bb. 4 3 75   Fustick ton. 3 50   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 30 N. E. 1st p.   Grain, Corn bush. 1 25 80   Hemp, Russian ton. 55   Hides, Dried lb. 420   Hog's Lard, 10 12 1/2   Iron, American ref. ton. 12 1/2 130 Russia   Logwood, Bay 120 None   Camp. 40   Mahogany, Bay sq. ft. 45   Molasses, gal. 14   Peas, Black-eyed bush. 35 40   Pepper, lb. 70 75   Pimento, 25   Pitch, bb. None   Pork, Cargo 12   Prime 14   Mess 17   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4 50   Rice, 100lb. 3 25   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 95 1   Antigua, 3d p. 90   Country, 45   Salt, Turk's-Island, bus. 55   St. Ubes, 50   Liverpool, 45   Sugar, Muscovado 100lb. 8 11   Ilav. Brown, 8 50   White, 11 50   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 50   Staves, W. O. hhd. 30 35   do. red oak 20 25   Tar, bb. 18 2 75   Tobacco, Rich. 100lb. 5 8   Petersburg, 4 50 6   Rappa, 4   Turpentine, bbl. None   Wines, Madeira pipe. 250 300   Lisbon, gal.   Teneriffe, 1 12 1/2 1 25   Sherry, 1 25   Malaga,  
Premiums of Insurance—American Property. To or from Ports in Portugal, Tangier, Ceuta, and Ports in Spain without the Straits, 5 a 6 Azores and Canaries, 5 a 6 Great Britain and Ireland, 5 Gottenburg, 8 British Islands to Windward, 5 Jamaica, 5 1/2 a 6 Permitted Ports in the Mediterranean, and not interdicted by blockading decrees of the belligerents, 7 a 12 1/2 St. Bartholomew, Porto Rico, and Ports of Cuba, 5 Spanish Main North of the line, 6 Brazils and Ports under Spain, South of the line, 7 a 8 Amelia Island, 3 Coasters, 2 a 2 1/2 Prices of Stock. Virginia Bank Stock, 4 per cent above par. Norfolk Marine Insurance Stock, 5 per cent above par.
SPRING GOODS. WOOD AND HASTINGS. Have just received a small supply of SEASONABLE GOODS , among which are, 4-4 Irish LINENS , part extra fine, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings, Superfine and common Calicoes, Gingham; Madras Handkerchiefs, Fine Corded and Fancy Dimities, Mens' and Womens' Cotton Hose; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine, Royal Cord and other fashionable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Seer Suckers, Nankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do. BROAD CLOTHS. Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Drab, Mixed, &c. Broad Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemens' Silk Plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprise a very hand some assortment, and will be sold at low prices for CASH only. April 7. tf
FOR SALE. 40 Sacks JUNIPER BERRIES. James Young. April 26. tf
For Liverpool, The fine new Ship JUSTINA , Edward Howe, Master, having a considerable part of her freight engaged; for the balance, apply to A. MACLURE. May 12. tf
For a Port in Ireland, the fast sailing copper bottomed Ship DESTINY, Captain Bernard, to sail the 10th June; has good accommodations. For passage only, apply to the captain on board, or Robert Maitland. May 12. tf
For London, (To sail on the 10th June,) the fine copper fastened and fast sailing Ship POCAHONTAS, Christopher Pomkins, master; a considerable part of her cargo being already engaged, the freight of about 200 hogsheads tobacco and 50 bales cotton is only wanted. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. May 5. tf
For Liverpool, The British Letter of Marque Ship AURORA, Burthen 500 hogsheads tobacco, John Smith, master, mounts 16 guns and carries men in proportion, coppered, and a remarkable fast sailer; will be ready to depart from hence soon as the intercourse with Great-Britain is resumed. For freight, apply to C. & F. Whittle. April 26. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship FACTOR, Capt. Reynolds, burthen 291 TONS. Apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. Who offers for Sale, 14 casks STONE LIME, 10,000 HOOPS, and a box of WOOL HATS. April 26. tf
FOR CHARTER, THE BREMEN BARQUE PATRIOT GROENING, Mathias Probst, master, burthen about 500 TONS, in very complete order and almost new. ALSO, The Bremen Barque Bremen, John Conrad Dorman, master, burthen about 280 TONS; both ready for a voyage. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff. Who offer for Sale, 20 pieces of a superior quality RUSSIA CANVAS, 60 do. Stout German RAVENS DUCK, and 50 bags St. Domingo COFFEE. April 19. tf
Wanted, A fast-sailing VESSEL, of 230 to 280 hogsheads burthen. AND One of 250 hhds. burthen. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale, 600 barrels FLOUR. May 1. tf
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship AUGUSTA, Capt. James Place, burthen 325 TONS, now on her first voyage. Apply to the master, or Christopher Fry. April 28. tf
For Freight or Charter, The substantial and fast-sailing Brig't PALLAS, Ephraim Wilcox, master, burthen 242 TONS, or 300 hhds. tobacco; she is double decked, sheathed, and newly grained. The port of Liverpool would be preferred, and she is now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Captain Wilcox, or N. HERON. May 3. tf
For Charter, The Brig MINERVA, Wm. Malcom, master, burthen 211 TONS, or 280 hogsheads of tobacco, is in complete order, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber. WM. PENNOCK. Who offers for Sale, 80 Bundles excellent HAY. May 10. tf
For Charter, The Ship Columbia, Captain Cook, 246 TONS burthen. ALSO, The Ship Ann Alexander, Capt. Price. 211 TONS burthen, both good vessels, and ready to take cargoes on board. For terms apply to Richard Blow. Who has for Sale, 2 TONS first quality Russia Hemp, 2 do. Cordage; 40 pieces Raven's Duck; 50 barrels Boston Beef; 33 barrels Northern Prime Pork; 100 hogsheads Petersburg Tobacco. May 15. tf
I have this day taken into Copartnership my eldest Son, and shall in future transact business under the firm of MOSES MYERS & SON. Moses Myers. May 1. tf
For Charter, The Ship ALEXANDER, Captain Ballard, Burthen 280 TONS, and is in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Warren Ashley. Who has just received, Loaf Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, And a few small boxes Imperial Tea of superior quality. May 17. tf
For Liverpool, The Ship General Colburn, Capt. Prince, to sail in a few days. For freight of fifty hogsheads, or passage, apply to the master on board, or Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, Russia and Holland SAIL DUCK. May 15. tf
For Liverpool, The fast sailing Ship Rodney, Capt. H.vey, wants sixty hogsheads on freight, and will take passengers. Apply to the captain on board, or Moses Myers & Son. May 15. tf
For Freight or Charter, The brig John Adams, Andrew Tufts, master, burthen 224 TONS, in complete order, and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Capt. Tufts, or N. Heron. Who has for Sale on board the brig, 50,000 feet of Northern Boards, May 15. tf
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BELL SAVAGE, Reuben Jones, master, now lying in Hampton Roads, burthen 326 TONS, will carry about 450 hhds tobacco—This excellent Ship is in complete order, and can be ready to take on board a cargo very soon. ALSO, The Ship NANCY, William Noyes, master, burthen 190 TONS, will carry about 200 hogsheads tobacco, or 1750 bbls flour; this Ship is almost new, double decked, and in fine order. A cargo of grain or flour will be preferred. Apply to RICHARD BLOW. March 31. tf
For Sale, on our wharf, 15000 bushels blown SALT, principally afloat 6000 ditto Coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto Liverpool, filled, 136 bags St. Domingo COFFEE, 7 hhds do. SUGAR, 44 bbls. do. do. 65 hhds. St. Kitt's SUGAR, 87 bbls. do. do. 36 hhds. do. MOLASSES, 52 hhds. Jamaica COFFEE, 24 do. do. SUGAR, 121 bags PIMENTO, 380 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 28 bags do. COFFEE, 27000 feet MAHOGANY, 5 ton LOGWOOD, 3 do. BRAZELETT, 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE, well assorted. 10 hhds. Havana MOLASSES, 10 pipes L. P. MADEIRA, 30 cases superior CLARET, 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM. Domestic. 1000 hogsheads TOBACCO, 100 barrels PORK, 100 do. TAR, 100 do. PITCH, 200 do. Superfine FLOUR, 50 do. WHISKEY, UPLAND COTTON. C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA, burthen 420 hogsheads Tobacco. March 16. tf
FOR SALE, A neat well finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Elligood. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 900 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoining Capt. John Store's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON. Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Davis, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to satisfy his creditors. May 8. tf
Just Landed, 104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, 10 boxes clayed do. 150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey, 150 do. Alexandria superfine Flour, 200 do. Middlings—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. Who offers for RENT, A Dwelling-House with five Rooms, pleasantly situated in the fields. May 17. tf
A YOUNG MAN Of respectable connexions, and possessing a competent knowledge of business, is desirous of a situation as Supervisor; the most satisfactory recommendations can be given. A line addressed to A. B. and left at this Office, will be immediately attended to. May 3. tf
The Subscribers HAVE PURCHASED the Stock in TRADE of Mr. EDWARD CLARKE, and know that well known Stand under the EAGLE TAVERN , lately occupied by him, where, in addition, they offer for Sale, for Cash only, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES, AMONG WHICH ARE, Old Rum, Coffee, Holland Gin, Imperial, Hyson, and Young Country do. Hyson Tea, Cognac Brandy, Soap and Candles, Apple do. Chocolate, No. 1, 2, 3 N. E. Rum, Mustard, Whiskey, Manufactured Tobacco, Port Wine in bottles, Spanish Segars, Beef and Pork, 100 Straws half pint Tum- Split Herrings, blers, Racon and Venison Hams, Wrapping, Writing, and Brown Sugar, Printing Paper, Loaf do. A few Bales Upland Cotton. ALSO, Hardware & Ironmongery, Consisting of Brass and Iron Plate Door Locks, Hinges and Screws, Knob Latches, Screw Augers, Shingling Hatchets, Masons' Tools, Plastering do. Shovels and Spades, Dutch Ovens, Spiders, Skillets, Griddles, And Irons, Garden and Weeding Hoes. They also offer for Sale, on accommodating terms, That valuable & well known FARM, called FAIRFIELD , only 3 miles from the Borough, containing 285 Acres, adjoining the lands of Dr. James Taylor, and Mr. William Colley, on Tanner's Creek, well timbered, and highly improved, with a large two story Dwelling, and all necessary Out Houses. ALSO, A two story Frame HOUSE , in Bank Street, 28 by 30 feet, with two Tenements above, and Grocery Shops below. LIKEWISE, A large two-story Brick Building at the intersection of Little Water-street and Rothery's Lane, 32 by 50 feet, calculated for two families and Grocery Stores. AND Two or three likely NEGROES. J. R. & James Rhodes. May 15. tf
FOR RENT; The STORE fronting the Old Market Place, at present occupied by Mr. Sturtevant. Apply to Wood & Hastings, or Robert Taylor. May 8. tf
Lost last evening at the Theatre, A GOLD FRENCH WATCH, No. 1286, with the letters J. D. on the pendal; a hair chain, a key, and a seal, G. S. W. marked on it. TEN DOLLARS reward will be given to the finder, by Captain Dulton, at the Navy Yard. May 12. 6
Portsmouth Sugar-House. The present Proprietors of this establishment finding a larger capital necessary to carry it on successfully than they have it in their power to devote, are disposed to sell it in whole or in part, as shall best please the purchaser, and will give a great bargain to any one inclined to buy. The House is competent to the refining of 300 hogsheads raw Sugar a year; the consumption of loaf may be judged of by the result of an accurate inquiry, made with a view to ascertain the fact, that the towns of Richmond, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg alone, all in Virginia, and holding their relations in trade immediately with Norfolk, consume an afford vent for an aggregate quantity of at least 900 hogsheads Loaf Sugar a year; to say nothing of the consumption of the town of Norfolk itself, inferior to neither of the others, and where too, from its immediate intercourse with the West-Indies, the raw material has always hitherto been plenty and upon terms as cheap, often cheaper than at other ports north of this upon the continent. For further information apply to Campbell & Wheeler. May 3. tf
FOR RENT, That large and commodious Three Story Fire Proof House, on Wide Water-Street, at the head of Rothery's wharf, lately occupied by Messrs. Noble and Arbuthnott & Co. as a Shipchandlery Store. Apply to Lillias M'Pherson. May 12. tf
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar. 20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE, 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. For Sale on reasonable terms by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. March 22. tf
Norfolk & Portsmouth Jockey Club RACES, Over the New Ditched-in Course, will commence on WEDNESDAY , the 7th of June, free for any Horse, &c.—New-Market Rules. First Day. A Purse of 400 Dollars—Four Mile Heat—Money put up. Second Day. The Ladies' Purse of 100 Dollars—One mile heat—the best three in five, with exact weights—15 dollars entrance. Third Day. The Proprietor's Purse of 200 Dollars—two mile heat—10 dollars entrance. Fourth Day. A Handy Cap Purse. Good Stables and Litter near the ground found gratis, and every kind of Fungus at the lowest price. The ground is considerably improved since the fall, and is equal to any course on the continent. Racers and their Horses will be free of toll. Entrance to be made with the Treasurer at the Trenches, in the usual way. The Treasurer. April 21.

Paragraphs have appeared in some of the northern papers, which might induce a belief that the Publick Ledger, will be shortly discontinued. The Editor begs the patrons of this paper, to pay no attention to any reports upon this subject; he is now engaged in measures, which when they are matured, will be announced to the publick, they have for their object an improvement of this paper (so necessary) in its editorial department, that will render it worthy of the increasing patronage, which it daily receives. The Editor deems it unnecessary to enlarge upon the subject at this time.
Ledger Office, May 22, 1809.
The Essex Register (Salem Democratic paper) of the 13th inst. has the following article:
"VIRGINIA ELECTION." —The Representatives to Congress elected in Virginia, are 16 genuine Republicans and friends of the Administration, 2 Randolphites, and 4 Federalists. In the last Congress, there were 4 Randolphites, one federalist, and 17 friends of the administration. So that after all the vaunting and boasting of the opposition, the friends of government have lost but one member, and have gained a great accession of talents."
We shall take the liberty of stating the Representative account current in Virginia, as it really stood in the last, and as it stands in the present Congress. In the former, there were 1 Federalist, 3 Opposition Republicans, and 18 Democrats. In the present congress there are 4 Federalists, 3 Opposition Republicans, and 15 Democrats, making a Federal gain of three, and a Democratic loss of three. But the Register says, the democratic party "have gained a great accession of talents." Unless in Mr. Keen, this great accession has been made, we know not where else to look for it, for he is, we believe, the only democratic member, in the present, who was not of the former congress.
On Friday evening the Frigate UNITED STATES, Commodore DECATUR, anchored off Crany Island. We understand that this is a ship of the largest draft of water that has passed through the shallowest place, approaching our harbour, which she did, as we are informed at little more than half flood, drawing more than twenty-two feet water.
MARTINIQUE. —Although it was some time since that our readers were informed that this important colony was lost to France, we have not before seen the Capitulation, which completely surrendered it to Great Britain; it will be found in the Ledger of this Evening.
Our paper of this day contains in part, some remarks of the celebrated TALLEYRAND relative to our country; they will be concluded in our next, and it is very justly observed by the Editors of the ANTHOLOGY, (to whom the public are indebted for their republication) they every way merit the attention of the citizens of the United States.
We have in a series of essays, a considerable time since laid before our readers, the sentiments and views of the old French government in relation to our country. The leaders of the revolution, were not indifferent to us, as appears from what was said by M. TALLEYRAND, in the article already referred to.
A few days since accident put into our hands, some remarks of CARNOT, a name, which though now obscured by the superior splendour of the Corsican Usurper, is nevertheless well remembered by those, who have bestowed any attention on the events of the French revolution. About the beginning of the year 1793, Carnot, was sent into that unfortunate country "La Vendee," and in an address exhorting the people of it, to submit to the rulers of the regicide faction, he took occasion to notice the United States in the following manner: "The resentment of the world we fear not. We have already thrown down the gauntlet to all Europe, and as to the petty States of America, les ingrats, we owe them no good office; for although they had almost brought themselves into a war with the English from their partiality to our cause, yet when it was ready to burst out, from an obedience to the influence and virtue of one man, they retreated. But let us prosecute the war against those Islanders (the English) to their utter extermination; and when this happy event shall take place, we shall not only be able to dictate peace or war, as either may suit, but to establish a predominant influence over all Europe AND AMERICA." [For more of this address see Philadelphia Daily Advertiser, 27th March, 1795.]
It appears from various authentic documents, that under every change or form, the French rulers have had an eye to a commanding influence in this country, which as Carnot has remarked, will be predominant, when England shall be conquered. We have endeavoured to impress this upon our readers at different times, more particularly when we have had to contend against those who by their wishes, would aid France in her project of subjugating, or as Carnot says of exterminating England.
This day is appointed for the meeting of the Eleventh Congress, and although we have no doubt of a house being made, it is not likely that the President's Communication will be made before to-morrow. The election of Speaker, Clerk, and other officers will occupy this day. We expect the communication on Friday or Saturday.
One side of the Fort lately erected at Gloucester, (Cape Ann) fell to the ground on Sunday the 7th inst. The cause of the downfall occasioned much conjecture: Common opinion attributes it to the discharge of a cannon from on board a Salem vessel at about three leagues distance! But whatever was the cause, the fact demonstrates the folly of entrusting the disposal of public money to any one, without enquiring, "Is he honest? Is he capable?" "Jefferson" (as Mrs. Adams sarcastically observes) "has
passed away," and it is pretty evident "his works are following him."
Boa. Cen.
SEAMEN. —The disposal of the affair of impressment will doubtless form the most prominent and difficult subject of discussion on the arrival of the expected British envoy. The injury to the citizens of the United States from this source has been great, particularly at some seasons; but nothing to be compared with the estimates which are given to the public. When the basis upon which they are framed, is least unexceptionable, they are taken from the number of applications made to the consuls and agents, without distinguishing the repetitions of the same individual and without the possibility of deducting those who ought to be excluded from the number, on account of their false assumption of the American character. Instead of aggravating the picture, it is our interest to reduce it to a close resemblance of truth; because if the government of Great Britain were sensible how little strength her navy gains by outrages on our merchant service, we might presume that she would be less tenacious of the right to which she lays claim. She ought, and we hope she will, consider that claim no otherwise important than as a barrier against desertions from her navy. To regain the British seamen already in our service is not much moment, considering her vast resources for manning her fleets. If therefore any expedient can be devised to secure her against losing others in future, we take for granted, that she will be satisfied. Such expedients are not impracticable to a great degree, and they may be made promotive of our own resources for supplying our vessels, and insure us at the same time a sufficient number of faithful, expert and valuable seamen for both commercial and defensive purposes. Happy the day, when they shall be cordially offered on one side, and wisely accepted on the other!
North American.
From the Monthly Anthology.
RETROSPECTIVE VIEW.
ART. 4.
Memoire sur les relations commerciales des Etats-Unis avec l'Angleterre. Par TALLEYRAND. Lu à l'Institut National, le 15 Germinal, An 5.—Suivi d'un Essai sur les avantages à retirer de Colonies Nouvelles dans les Circonstances presentes. Par le meme auteur. Lu à l'Institut, le 15 Messidor, An 4. Seconde Edition. A Londres: de l'imprimerie de J. Dean, 37, Wardour-Street, Soho. Se vend chez J. de Boffe Librairie, Nassau-street, Soho, et chez tous les autres libraires, 1808.
Memoir concerning the Commercial Relations of the United States with England, by citizen Talleyrand. Read at the National Institute, 15th Germinal, in the year 5. To which is added, an Essay upon the advantages to be derived from New Colonies in the existing circumstances, by the same author. Read at the Institute the 15th Messidor, in the year 5. 1796. London, 1806. pp. 87.
Nothing is more rare than to be able to obtain contemporaneous documents, which develop the private opinions and views of those who sustain an eminent rank in the management of human affairs. The motives are various to prevent such an exposure; and as we can only see their sentiments in the disguise of official papers, we may be often mistaken in regard to the individual feelings of a minister, as we may misapprehend the real views of a government. Every thing therefore which escapes from the private pen of a statesman, is of great importance to the politician; and a single sentence has sometimes roused a languid court or an infatuated nation to timely exertions—What would have been the value of half as many hints, as are contained in the present pamphlet, on their own affairs, from the same quarter, to the court of Spain eighteen months ago?
The commercial relations of the United States with England, is a very interesting subject, and would draw attention to any writer who should discuss it—our curiosity would be more excited if this were done by a Frenchman—what value then must it not possess in the hands of Talleyrand himself? We confess indeed, if we could have chosen a task for this wary minister, this should have been the one. It is the more important, because of its sincerity; as it was read to the Institute before he came into office, when the opinions of the individuals were not modified or concealed by the policy of the minister. A striking instance of the effect produced by his being in power, will be noticed hereafter, and which we regret he should have shown, as it derogates by its meanness, from a work which we consider, in other respects, distinguished for its fairness.
The author is one of the most remarkable men, in this wonderful era. Placed in high, though very different stations, under the old monarchy, during the short-lived, mob-crested oligarchy called a republic, and since, under his imperial master, new-modeling and changing the face of Europe, every thing he writes should be read, by one half the world to know how they fell, and by the other half to know how they rose. The bishop of Autun, citizen Talleyrand, and prince of Benevento, is not only a consummate statesman, but a man of wit, and in some respects a philosopher. Whatever comes from his pen, therefore, cannot fail to possess an interest from various considerations; and it is hardly necessary to say, that the present performance has not lost any it ever contained, but perhaps has more now than when it was written. Such a man, addressing such an assembly, on such a subject, after personal observation in the country itself, can say nothing of a fleeting temporary nature. His thoughts too are conveyed in a great style of elegance, though they are deformed by some Gallicisms in this translation.
He introduces his subject by some general observations, which contain valuable maxims, respecting the manner of conducting such inquiries. We shall quote only one short paragraph from this part, and that for the purpose of showing the refined politeness, which modestly offers the memoir before us, and with seeming diffidence claims for it some notice among the more important dissertations on the size of butterflies eggs, or the relative quantities of A. B. C. D. and E. F.
"I have persuaded myself that some of these observations, verified through the whole extent of a country, still in its early infancy, might be arranged amongst the facts of political economy, and be received there with the same interest which in natural history is granted to the most simple of the productions collected by a traveller."
The object of the memoir is thus stated: "It is said, proverbially, that facts cannot be disputed. If this proverb should ever prove true, there will remain very few disputes amongst men."
"A remarkable fact in the history of commercial relations, and which it has fallen to my lot to observe clearly, has served to convince me fully to how great a degree we ought to be attentive observers of what is, at the time that we occupy ourselves with the consideration of what will be, and of what must be.—The fact is, the constantly increasing of the commercial relations betwixt the United States and England; an activity, which, on account of its causes and its consequences, has an equal relation to political economy, and to the philosophical history of nations."
He proceeds to give the reasons which had been calculated upon to prevent the activity of the commercial intercourse between the two countries. All these reasons are moral ones, and are stated appa-
rently out of civility to visionary theories, though in reality to overthrow them; because Talleyrand was too wise, too practical a statesman to be blinded by reveries which had turned the heads of half his countrymen. After enumerating them, he adds; "Observation, close observation alone can prevent these false conclusions." This is followed by a description of the real state of things.
"Whoever has well observed America, cannot doubt, that still she remains altogether English in the greater part of her habits; that her ancient commerce with England has increased, rather than declined in activity, since the epoch of the independence of the United States; and that, consequently, that independence, far from being of disadvantage to England, has benefitted her in many respects."
He thinks however that this effect was aided by the impolitic conduct of the ancient government of France, and the prompt and wise measures of England. With respect to the latter, we believe, more was done by natural causes, than by the foresight of that nation; and it was more owing to their general principles of action, than to particular calculation, that the astonishing commerce between the two countries was suffered to grow up, which has assisted in gradually obliterating the remembrance of a mutually fortunate, though on their side impolitic quarrel, and forced the ranking enmity, and unfounded jealousy of individuals to disappear before the pressing wants and natural relations of the two countries. We are inclined to believe, that the real nature of our commercial relations has not been thoroughly understood till lately; and if a few sordid, narrow minded politicians are still inimical to enlarged and liberal views of the subject, their influence will not long endure even with the aid of a certain class of experimental, political philosophers, the effects of whose personal antipathies and shallow theories have been too severely felt, to be much longer tolerated. "I must, without reserve affirm, that the inconsiderate conduct of the ancient government of France laid, in a greater degree than is imagined, the foundation of the success of England. If, after the peace which secured the independence of America, France had been sensible of the full advantage of her position, she would have continued, and would have sought to multiply the relations which, during the war had been so happily established betwixt her and her allies, and which had been broken off with Great Britain; and thus, the ancient habits being almost forgotten, we might at least have contended with some advantage against every thing which had a tendency to recall them.—But what did France do at that period? She was fearful that the same principles of independence which she had protected by her arms in America, should introduce themselves amongst her own people, and, at the conclusion of peace, she discontinued & discouraged all connection with that country. What did England do? She forgot her resentment; she reopened speedily her ancient communications, and rendered them still more active. From that moment it was decided that America should serve the interests of England. In fact, what was wanting for that? That she should wish it, and that she should be able to do it. Now the will and the power were united in this instance."
This is followed by an able and eloquent enumeration of the motives, independent of the interested ones, which attract the people of the United States towards England. We shall refrain from quoting it though we cannot help noticing the grave sarcasm, which he has aimed at some politicians among his countrymen, but which were applicable to a much more numerous class among us; we trust we are right with very few exceptions, in saying were . Speaking of persons who embarked in the revolution, and who, according to him, "are now unconsciously brought back to England, by an involuntary feeling of respect," he says;
"They cannot dissemble, that without France they should never have succeeded in shaking off the yoke of England; but, unfortunately, they think that the good offices of nations are the result of calculations only, and not attachment; they even say that the ancient government of France, at the very time that it made sacrifices in their favour, did more for their independence, than for their liberty; that, after having assisted them in separating from England, it intrigued to keep them disunited amongst themselves, in order that they might become emancipated, without having either wisdom to conduct, or power to protect themselves."
We shall quote what he says about religion, which we think generally true. The example of some ambitious turbulent dogmatists, is only an exception to a general rule; and we think their efforts in a rational tranquil community, will not be able to extend further than to produce some clattering and jarring among the weaker vessels. The note attached to it, was prophetic of some recent addresses, which we have seen from a grovelling sect.
"Thus inclination, or if you please, habit, incessantly attracts the Americans towards England; interest does so still more; for the first and most important consideration in a new country is, without doubt, to increase its riches.—The proof of such a general disposition manifests itself every where in America; we find evidence of it in every part of their conduct. The customs, with regard to religion, are themselves strongly tinged with it. I will mention the result of what I have observed in this respect; its connection with my subject cannot fail to be perceived."
"We know that in England, religion has preserved a powerful influence over the mind; that even the most independent philosophy has not there dared to divest itself of religious ideas and from the time of Luther, all sects have found their way thither; that all maintained themselves, and that many have there taken their rise. We know the share which they have had in the great political changes; in short, that all have been transplanted into America, and that some of the states owe their origin to them."
"It appears, at first, as if these sects, would after their transmigration, preserve their original state, and it is natural to conclude that they might likewise agitate America. But how great is the surprise of the traveller, when he sees them all co-exist in that perfect calm, which as it would seem can never be ruffled; when, in the very same house, the father, the mother, the children, each follow peaceably and without opposition, that mode of worship which he prefers! I have been more than once a witness of this spectacle, which nothing I had ever seen in Europe could have prepared me to expect."
On the day consecrated to religion, all the individuals set out together; each went to the minister of his own sect; and they afterwards returned home, to employ themselves in their domestic concerns. This diversity of opinion did not produce any in their feelings, or in their other habits; there were no disputes, not even a question on the subject. Religion there, seems to be an individual secret, which no one has a right to doubt or investigate. Thus, when there arrives in America, from any country in Europe, an ambitious sectary, eager to afford a triumph to his doctrine, by inflaming the minds of men, far from finding as in other places, persons disposed to enlist under his banner he is scarcely even perceived by his neighbours; his enthusiasm is neither attractive nor interesting; he inspires neither hatred nor curiosity; in short, every one perseveres
* By this we mean to the famous Berlin decree which by itself and its consequences has confounded every thing connected with commerce.
steadfastly in his own religious opinion, and uninterruptedly prosecutes his temporal concerns.
"This apathy, which cannot be raised by the most fervent spirit of proselytism, and which it is our present business to point out, not to account for, certainly takes its immediate rise from the perfect toleration of the different sects of religion. In America, no form of worship is proscribed, no one established by law; and therefore there are no distinctions about religion. But this perfect toleration has itself a principle; which is, that religion, although it is there every where a real sentiment, it is more especially a sentiment of habit; all the ardour of the moment is employed about speedily improving worldly prosperity; and hence results the chief cause of the entire calm of the Americans, respecting every thing which is not, according to this constitution of their minds, either a medium or an obstacle."
(To be continued.)
† In a time of political factions this would cease to be the case; for then every sect would wish to be an auxiliary of such or such a party, as we have already seen; but when these factions were once gained, religion would immediately become, in the United States, what it is at this day; which is as much to say, that it has there no fanaticism as a constituent part of its composition; and that is an important thing.
"(Note of citizen Talleyrand, in the month of Ventose, year 7.)"
From a Jamaica Paper received at the Office of the Ledger.
WEST-INDIAN INTELLIGENCE.
MARTINIQUE.
Articles of capitulation between lieutenant-general Beckwith, commander of his Britannick majesty's land forces, and rear-admiral the honourable sir Alexander Cochrane, K. B. commander in chief of his Britannick majesty's squadron upon a joint expedition against the French colony of Martinique, on the one part, and general Villaret, captain-general in the service of France, on the other part.
Fort Desaix shall be given up to the troops of his Britannick majesty on the following terms:
Article 1. The garrison of Fort Desaix shall march out, to be embarked and conducted to France, to one of the ports between Bordeaux and L'Orient, the day and hour to be agreed upon, with all the honours of war, that is to say, drums beating, colours flying, lighted matches, with four field pieces in front, and the necessary artillery-men to manage them. The civil and military officers of the navy, and all others belonging to that department, shall also be conducted to the same ports.
Answer. The garrison shall march out with all the honours of war demanded, but must ground their arms before the glacis; officers shall keep their swords. In answer to the rest of this article, it is agreed that the forces of France shall be embarked in proper vessels as prisoners of war, that they shall proceed to Quiberon Bay, under guard of some English ships of war, where an exchange shall take place between the two nations, rank for rank; but from the high respect and esteem with which his excellency the captain-general Villaret Joyeuse is held by all, it is admitted that himself and his aides-de-camp shall be sent to France, free from any restriction.
Art. 2. The captain-general, colonial prefect, general officers, officers of the staff, of the artillery, engineers, officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the land forces; the officers, marines, and crews of the navy; the chief of the administration, commissaries, deputy commissaries, and clerks of the administration of the colony, shall retain their arms, personal effects, and their property. They shall besides be at liberty to dispose of all and every kind of their private property, and every kind of security must be allowed to the purchasers.
Ans. Granted; excepting in what it differs from the preceding article.
Art. 3. The garrison shall be embarked at the expense of his Britannick majesty, by battalions and companies. Civil or military officers, clerks of the administration, and soldiers, shall receive, during the passage, such rations as are allowed to each rank, according to the regulations of the French.
Ans. Granted; but to be victualled according to the English ration.
Art. 4. A sufficient number of waggons and boats shall be provided for carrying and transporting on board the baggage, papers, and other effects, of the captain-general, colonial prefect, general officers, commissaries, staff, pay-master of the colony, and other civil and military functionaries; those papers shall not be subject to any search or inspection, under a guarantee that they contain nothing but what concerns the publick duties of the respective agents.
Ans. Granted, it being understood that it is not to protect publick papers or property.
Art. 5. The sick and wounded, as well as those that were in the hospital at the attack of the colony, as also all that were brought in since, shall be attended at the expense of his Britannick majesty, and shall be treated as the garrison. Those that shall be in a condition to be embarked immediately are to be allowed to follow the army; the sick and wounded remaining will be entrusted to the humanity of the English general, and a sufficient number of French medical officers, and an officer of the administration shall remain to attend them.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 6. The garrison of Pigeon-Island, as well as any other military or civil officer or soldier that should happen, at this moment, to be out of Fort-Desaix, shall be treated as the French garrison, and sent to France in the same manner.
Ans. It is not objected that the garrison of Pigeon-Island shall be treated in the same manner as the rest of the garrison.
Art. 7. The fortifications of Fort-Desaix shall not be demolished, until after a treaty of peace between the two powers.
Ans. The British government alone can reply to this article.
Art. 8. A written statement shall be drawn up concerning the situation of the fort, its buildings and magazines, which, on being proved correct, shall be signed by the commissioners appointed for the execution of the present capitulation.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 9. As soon as the present capitulation shall be concluded, the Redoubt Bouille shall be occupied, one half by French troops and the other half by English troops, of which the number shall be fixed by the commissioners. The French garrison shall continue to occupy Fort-Desaix until its embarkation, and shall have a free communication with the town. The time and manner of the evacuation shall be fixed by the commissioners. The sick and wounded now in Fort-Desaix shall be moved to the hospital of France, and means of conveyance shall be supplied for that purpose. The garrison shall all the time be maintained from its own magazines, and by means of the French agents.
Ans. Granted; but it is required that possession should be given also of the sail-pot, of the north front, and of the demi-mune, as soon as the articles are ratified by the several commanders in chief.
Art. 10. The officers and other civil or military functionaries, who are married, shall be allowed to embark with their wives and children. Those that have properties or business at Martinique shall be allowed to remain for six months; the English ge-

nerals shall grant them every protection to that effect, during their stay in the colony, afterwards they shall be treated as the rest of the garrison, and sent to France at the expense of his Britannic majesty.
Ans. Granted; and those officers, who remain for a time, shall be assisted with passages as convenient.
Art. 11. The medical officers and others, who have been for the moment attached, by order, to the French army, shall be allowed to return to their homes without any hindrance or molestation.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 12. The colonists or inhabitants who shall be inclined to follow the army, and embark for France, with their property, shall be permitted to do so. All individuals, of whatever nation, inhabitants of the island of Martinique, shall not in any manner be molested, or their political opinions interfered with. Those that may have been arrested under that pretence shall instantly be set at liberty.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 13. The persons and properties of all and every of the inhabitants of Martinique shall be respected; the laws now existing continued until the conclusion of peace between the two nations; the tribunals of Justice shall retain their present organization, the Catholic religion be maintained in its present situation, its ministers protected and respected, and the national property, appropriated towards its maintenance, shall have its strict application.
Ans. Granted; subject to such alterations as his Britannic majesty may judge necessary.
Art. 14. Considering the distress to which the colony is reduced, the inhabitants shall be exempt from taxation during two years.
Ans. Not granted; but every consideration will be had for the state of the colony.
Art. 15. The general in chief of the French army shall be allowed to send immediately an officer to his majesty the emperor and King with the news of the present capitulation. A vessel shall be provided by the British admiral, and the officer shall be landed at Bordeaux, Rochfort, or L'Orient.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 16. If any doubt should arise as to the meaning of any of the articles of the present capitulation, the same shall be interpreted in the manner most favourable to the French army.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 17. Hostages of a superior rank shall be mutually delivered by the army and English squadron, and by the French army, for the security of the present capitulation. The officers of the British army shall be released when the articles concerning the garrison shall be executed, and the officer of the squadron when the disembarkation of the troops shall have taken place in France. The same shall be executed as to the garrison.
Ans. No hostages are necessary.
Art. 18. His excellency rear admiral sir Alexander Cochrane shall be requested to receive on board his Britannic majesty's ships or frigates his excellency the captain-general, the Colonial Prefect, and the other officers of the French army.
Ans. Granted; and a ship of war will be provided for the general and his suite.
Art. 19. The embarkation of the French troops shall take place at the earliest in eight days, and at the latest fifteen days, according as his excellency rear admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane shall have provided transports.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 20. The articles of the present capitulation shall be ratified as soon as possible, the furthest to-night at ten o'clock.
The present capitulation is signed by the commissioners appointed by lieutenant-general GEORGE BECKWITH, commander of the forces of his Britannic majesty, and of rear admiral SIR ALEXANDER COCHRANE, K. B. commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's squadron on the one part, that is to say, lieutenant general SIR GEORGE PREVOSE, BART. MAJOR GENERAL MATTALAND, and COMMODORE COCHRANE. And of the commissioner appointed by GENERAL VILLARET, captain general in the service of France, on the other part, that is to say, the general of brigade, VILLARET JOYEUSE, COL. MONTFORT, of the 2d regiment, and LIEUTENANT COL. BOYER, chief of the staff.
Done at the advanced posts, this 25th day of February, 1809.
PHILADELPHIA, May 15. Assurances have been given by the secretary of state, that there is no objection to permit British vessels to load, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of the 9th January, 1809, on giving bond, conditioned that the vessel shall not proceed to a foreign port which bonds will become null on the 10th of June, by the effect of the law, under the president's proclamation of the 19th April, 1809—U. S. Gaz. May 16.
Our spring has hitherto been remarkable cold, so that several nights in this month have produced frost and on that of Friday last ice, nearly a quarter of an inch thick, was produced by the cold, in the neighbourhood of this. It has been remarked, that in several springs which have proved cold, large bodies of ice have been met with off our coast, passing from the northward to the southward, this may contribute in some measure, to cause the cold of this season.
SUPREME COURT, May Term, 1809. Mr. George Howell was brought up by Habeas Corpus, with the record of his indictment and conviction on return to a writ of Certiorari. The objections taken on his trial by Messrs. Griffin and Fay were argued on his behalf by Emmet and Griffin, and opposed by Riker (district attorney-general) and Sampson.
They were overruled by the court, and the prisoner was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment in the state prison at hard labour.
The punishment for forging Bills of Exchange, Bank or Promissory notes, is imprisonment for life; but as a check is not strictly a bill of exchange, though usually declared on as such, the court in so penal a case adopted the mildest construction.
Another criminal case, removed from the sessions by similar proceedings, occupied the attention of the court.
A jury had been sworn to try several capital indictments against one prisoner. They retired to deliberate, and returned with a verdict Not Guilty on the first; But in their absence another prisoner had been put upon his trial. They conceiving probably, that the other indictments would follow the result of the first, without notice or leave of the court or public prosecutor, or consent of the prisoner, dispersed; and several of them went to refresh themselves in the adjoining tavern usually frequented by prosecutors and witnesses during their attendance on the court. They were sworn thereon a second time; but Sampson, for the prisoner, objected to the irregularity; and declined, under the circumstances, the defence of his client, who was convicted (without counsel) upon the subsequent indictments. This case was argued at the bar by Sampson for the prisoner, and Riker (district attorney-general) for the people. The court was satisfied of the irregular conviction; but as the various authorities cited from the books were not conclusive either way, the difficulty was whether the maxim of the law, that no man should be put twice in jeopardy for the same
cause, should not give to this proceeding the effect of an acquittal. Experience has sanctioned this humane maxim; as the most innocent man may not at all times, and after the rigours of long confinement, and on repeated trials, be able to command the same testimony. At the same time the court, however disposed to discharge the prisoner absolutely, his case being favourably represented to them, were yet unwilling to set a precedent that might be cited in a future case, when the policy of the law might require more strictness. The judges, therefore, adopted the prudent measure of recommending the prisoner to the governor for pardon, which would operate as a discharge, without the danger of a new precedent, as was done in the case of Alexander Kinlock, a Scotchman, took among the rebels of 1715. (Cited from Foster's Reports.)
Illegitimate Children. —An argument (says a late London paper) as curious as it is interesting, is depending, respecting the marriage of illegitimate children. The case before the court upon this subject is as follows: A gentleman dying, left his natural daughter a very considerable estate. At that period she was living under the guardianship of her mother, and before she attained the age of 21, she was married with her mother's consent. The question before the court is, whether the issue of that marriage can inherit the estate left by the grand father? The legitimate issue of the grandfather say they cannot, and seek to recover it back. The argument in support of that position is, that natural children, in contemplation of law, have no father nor mother, and consequently the marriage above alluded to, by the provisions of the marriage Act, is null and void, as the mother could not make the marriage binding by her consent; and the natural daughter being in that case married without the consent of a legal parent, and she being a minor at the time, the issue of that marriage are bastardized, and the estate must revert back to the legitimate issue of the grandfather. The reply is, that the mother of a natural daughter is a parent for the purpose of assenting, or dissenting to her marriage when a minor; but if she is not a parent within the meaning of the act, then are the issue no children within the meaning of the act, and the suit must fail. If the act recognized none but legal parents, then could it recognize none but legitimate children; so that, which ever way the argument shaped itself, the issue of the marriage could not be deprived of the estate of question.
The Court took time to consider of their judgment.
SALEM, May 12. We have seen no accounts of late of the Marble-head Cruiser , nor of any famous exploits she has performed against the refractory towns of Beverly, Manchester and Gloucester. Ought she not before now, to have blown the houses down about the ears of the poor reprobate fishermen who inhabited them and to have had her praises announced in a grand bulletin of the embargo war? can it be that president Madison rejects the voluntary services so eagerly accepted by Jefferson, and has sent her with the gun-boats into dry dock, instead of employing her in a warfare against the industrious citizens of our northern seacoasts? Oh! the ingratitude of rulers!
LONDON, March 22. Sweden. —According to some accounts, the insurrection in Sweden was not of that kind which was at first apprehended. Two regiments of militia (the whole Swedish army we believe goes by that name) not being able to obtain their pay, expressed their resentment in a mutinous manner, nor could subordination be restored by the utmost exertion of their officers, till their arrears were paid.
The following letter gives a statement more highly coloured, but the smallness of the number of men mentioned in it, negatives the rumour of any thing like a serious insurrection.
Gottenburgh, March 11. We this moment have received two couriers from Carlstad, bringing the unpleasant news, that 2000 men, infantry, headed by major general Adlesparre, are on their march to Stockholm. I have seen the publications which these rebels have issued. They state that they are going to force the king to collect a diet, and to adopt the form of government of 1772, which the late Gustavus III. altered. We are all easy on that subject; and although it will create astonishment, and perhaps some disturbance, (which God forbid!) there is no doubt that the men will be brought to their senses, and the instigator, although a Swede born, but a Frenchman in his heart, will be punished.
Other letters mention a circumstance which happened previously to the adjustment of the dispute, and which does great honour to the patriotism of the Swedish soldiery. The Norwegians thought this a fair occasion to profit by the seeming dissention between the government and the military, and threatened to invade Sweden. On this, the discontented troops caused a proclamation to be published, declaring, that whatever grievances they might complain of against the government were concerns purely domestic; and that these would not prevent their exerting all their energy to repel a foreign and invading foe.
General Adlesparre was one of the malcontents in 1800, and who opposed the government at that period in the diet, and renounced his privileges as one of the nobles. The king, in order to show the placability of his disposition, and his wish to conciliate the opposition party in the Swedish diet, gave this general a command.
Russia. —Letters from Rotterdam, dated the 17th inst. state, that in consequence of the rumours circulated concerning the part of the emperor Alexander was disposed to act in the approaching conflict between France and Austria, the Russian minister at the court of Holland had formally declared, that his master was unalterably determined to adhere to the treaty of Erfurth. No one will of course be influenced much by a declaration of this kind; and other letters from Holland, of the same date, advise, that the emperor of Russia had made peace with the Ottoman Porte.
Spain. —Some of the letters from the northern coast of Spain, whence we have already announced the accounts received, are to the 7th inst. state that the entire French force in Galicia, from the defiles of Villafranca to Cape Ortegal, and from the borders of Asturias to the confines of Portugal, did not exceed 20,000 men; and these were so much exhausted by fatigue, and oppressed by want, that they were in no respect formidable to the natives; who, indignant at the wrongs they endured, have, by secret stratagem and open violence, swept off one quarter of their numbers. At Betanzos 200 French soldiers were massacred. The brave Asturians occupy the passes of the mountains, and bid defiance to the legions of Bonaparte, which remain inactive on the extended plains of Leon.
Conquest of Spain. —Mr. Canning, in a recent speech in parliament, took the ground which we had assumed upon this subject, that the conquest of Spain, even if complete, would weaken the power of Bonaparte. The following is an extract. "It was his opinion, that, in spite of all the disasters which the Spaniards had met with, still much might be expected from their patience and perseverance, and even though Bonaparte should be able to subjugate Spain, yet he would still need the country im-
patient of the yoke; and rather a source of weakness than of strength. The continued success which the ruler of France has met with, produced a species of glare that was apt to dazzle the minds of men; and induce them to regard his general conduct with more complacency than would otherwise be done. But still it might be said, that if the tide of his fortune was not turned, it yet did not run with that rapidity which it had done before, and this was to be ascribed to the efforts of the undisciplined armies of Spain. He could not consent to join in the strain of despondency which had been used this night, with regard to the affairs of this country. At any rate, we should ever feel the highest satisfaction from the recollection that this country had supported a revolution in Spain, which rejected all that was bad in the French revolution, and might ultimately produce the most beneficial consequences; a revolution which shewed an attachment to monarchy and the ancient establishment of the country might be united to the love of freedom and independence."
"In the succouring this country had afforded Spain we had shown ourselves disinterested; in our course we had looked neither to the right hand nor to the left for the golden apples, and this must furnish a cause of gratification of which we could never be deprived. The real object of the present resolution certainly went to the dismissal of ministers; but he could hardly believe it would be the pleasure of the house that Spain should be abandoned, or that the management of affairs should be again committed to those ministers who had left us such a succession of military disaster as they had done. He deprecated the idea of yielding to the fortune of Bonaparte, as a species of inexorable necessity. His good fortune was still only fortune, it was not fate. Let not the observation of the poet apply to us—
Te nos fecimus, Fortuna, Deam, Cœloque focamus.
"Even the new raised undisciplined armies of Spain, had shewn what could be effected by valour; and he trusted even now Bonaparte would not remain master of any part of Spain but what he retained by force, and that the ground on which his armies were encamped, would be the only soil that he would command."
Sales at Auction.
To-Morrow, 23d inst. at 12 o'Clock, Will be Sold, Before the New-Market, without reserve, 44 tierces } LOAF SUGAR. 25 barrels }
All sums under 100 Dollars, Cash; above that sum approved endorsed Notes at 60 days. S. MARKS, JUN. May 22.
On Wednesday, the 24th inst, at the end of Campbell's wharf, at 11 o'Clock, A STANCH BRIG, Burthen one hundred and forty tons. May 22.
Sale of Pews in Christ's Church.
On Tuesday, 23d of May, at eleven o'Clock in the forenoon, the following PEWS will be Sold to satisfy a claim for ground rent, unless the money due from the owners of said Pews is paid before the said 23d this month—viz. Nos. 45, 24, 10, 27, Gallery Pews. Nos. 60, 43, 41, 24, 62, 61, 8, 32, 33, 37, 59— Pews below Stairs. W. C. Moore, D. S. For Samuel Moseley, Sergeant. May 12.
TO BE SOLD, For Ready Money at Public Auction, On Thursday the 1st day of June next, A HOUSE AND LOT, Situate on Charlotte-Street, in the Borough of Norfolk, adjoining the residence of James Nimmo. The above property will be sold by virtue of a deed in trust executed by the Reverend James Whitehead, deceased, and Clarissa his wife, to satisfy a debt due to Dr. A. Slaughter. The Trustee. May 15.
REMOVAL.
E. STURTEVANT, Has removed to the Store lately occupied by Mr. Francis Smith, and next door to Messrs. R. & J. Taylor's,
WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's SHOES, of first quality, and at reasonable prices. A fresh supply of Ladies' and Children's SHOES, now opening. A constant supply of American Manufactured COTTON GOODS, Will be kept for sale (if encouraged), at cost and charges Just received on consignment from the Hope Cotton Factory, a sample of Stripes, suitable for Servants' wear, Bed Ticking; White Cotton for knitting, sewing, and working; black, blue, olive, and slate for knitting; Cotton Thread, all colours.
ALSO, Nankeens, Buttons, Tread, Needles, Pins, Sewing Silks, Twist, Playing Cards, &c.; 2 cases Furniture Calico, Hosiery, Muslins, Cambicks, &c. will be sold at reduced prices. Patent Sky-Lights for Shipping, AND One Binnacle Illuminator. May 22.
RACES.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Races will commence on WEDNESDAY , the 14th June, at Christian's Field, Norfolk County. First Day. 3 Mile Heats—250 dollars—Entrance 25 dollars. Second Day. 2 Mile Heats—150 dollars—Entrance 15 dollars. New-Market Rules to govern. Third Day. Mile Heats—best 3 in 5—Entrance 10 dollars. Catches on each. Stables and Litter convenient to the ground (free.) Entertainment and Forage on moderate terms. N. B. The Horse or Filly winning at the Bridge Race Field, on the 7th June, is prohibited from running at the above Races. Purses will be hung up. EDWARD NEWMAN. May 22.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED. Sch't Polly, Gilding, Edenton. Mars, Lewis, Falmouth. Sloop Cape May, Young, Philadelphia. CLEARED. Ship Columbia, Cook, Tappahannock. Hazard, Estlin, Gottenburg. Brig Mary, Snow, do. Sch't Ocean, Haynes, St. Bartholomews. Liberty, Lewis, Richmond.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
The Publick are respectfully informed, that in consequence of an arrangement for the season, the stay of the Company in Norfolk will be necessarily short, during which time, in hopes to afford general satisfaction, a New Production will be given each Night of Performance—Nor will there be any postponement on account of weather.
THIS EVENING, May the 22d, Will be presented, a celebrated Tragedy, (written by Mr. Krowne) called
BARBAROSSA; Or, The Downfall of the Tyrant of Algiers. Selim, (disguised as Achmet) Mr. Young; Barbarossa (the Tyrant) Mr. Clark; Othman, Mr. Fox; Sadi, Mr. Clough; Heli, Mr. Spear; Muley, Mr. Byrnes; Aladin, Mr. West; Guards, Soldiers, &c.—Zaphira, (the Mother of Selim) Mrs. Placide; Irene, Ms. Young; Attendants, Mrs. Utt.
End of the Play. COMICK SONG, In Character of an Old Woman, Mr. West. RECITATION, The Pilgrim and the Peas, Mr. Fox. A HORNPIPE, Miss C. PLACIDE.
To which will be added, (for the first time here) a Grand Melo Drama, written by James Kenne, Esq. called
ELLA ROSENBERG. The Elector, Mr. Spear; Colonel Mountfort, Mr. Fox; Rosenberg, Mr. Young; Storm, Mr. Clark; Fluttermann, Mr. West; Commander of the Guard, Mr. Ringwood; Soldier, Mr. Byrne; Stephen, Mr. Utt; Conrad, Mr. Clough; Peasant, Mr. Rice—Ella Rosenberg, Mrs. Young; Christiana, Mrs. Clark; Mrs. Fluttermann, Mrs. Utt.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the curtain to rise precisely at 7 o'clock. Tickets to be had at the Office of the Theatre. Subscribers will please send as usual to Mrs. West for their Tickets.
FOR RENT, The CHAMBERS over Wood and Hastings's Dry Good Store, (Taylor's buildings,) with a good kitchen, very convenient for a small family. Apply to WOOD & HASTINGS. May 22.
For Freight or Charter, The good Brig JUNO, Four years old, burthen 197 tons, in good order and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or William Dickson. May 22.
Just landing from on board the Schooner Tartar, from Charleston, 120 casks New RICE, and a few bales COTTON, For Sale by Jennings & Rodney.
The said Schooner TARTAR, Burthen about 100 tons, new and in complete order for the reception of a cargo, is offered for sale on accommodating terms. Apply as above. May 19.
For London, The Brig CAROLINE, Capt. Duak, Burthen 250 tons. Moses Myers & Son. May 19.
DANIEL SANFORD, No. 88, Main-Street, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of Useful and fashionable Goods, Received from Liverpool, via New-York, this spring. Also in Lumber Yard, 50,000 W. O. drawn hbd. } 30,000 do. rough do. } STAVES, 10,000 do. do. bbl. } 10,000 feet seasoned Pitch Pine Plank, from 2 to 4 inches thick. Wanted Immediately, A quantity of Masts, Spars, and Oak Plank, For which a liberal price will be given. May 19.
IRISH LINENS. 200 pieces of low priced 3-4 and 7-8 Irish LINENS, For Sale by R. & J. Taylor. May 12.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Fame, John Stone, Master, from Havana, CONSISTING OF White and Brown Sugar in boxes, Prime Muscovado do. in hogsheads, Prime Green Coffee in bags, and 40 hds. Molasses. Moses Myers & Son. May 12.
Bills on London, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. May 8.
133 boxes white } Havana SUGARS, 143 do. brown } The Cargo of the Brig Louisiana Packet—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. In Store, 70,000 wt. St. Domingo COFFEE, 200 boxes Raisins, 120 bales Sea Island and Upland Cotton. May 17.

SPANISH HIDES.
One Thousand Spanish Hides, For Sale, by Wm. Plume, Esq. Co. January 23.
WANTED,
Rough Oak bbl. and hhd. STAVES, of the best quality, for which Cash will be given, Robert Maitland. April 25.
Just Received,
A few bales very fine India Cottons, suitable for Sheetings, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Nankenees of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings. May 3.
TAKE NOTICE,
That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is list, viz. B. No. 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—Dolls 50 C. 3820, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 50 E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 819, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 1668, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Dis- count and Deposit, at Norfolk. A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us. MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10.
Twenty Dollars
For the apprehension of SAM, a negro man the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mis- tress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and all probability is in one of those places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly. John Tyler. Richmond, March 16.
RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK
of the very first quality, for Sale by C. & F. Whittle. April 13.
PATENT ILLUMINATORS,
or
Sky-Lights for Shipping, &c.
Giving a more general Light than the com- mon Sky-Light, with one half the expense; and are equally applicable to the state-room, steerage and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck. Apply to E. Sturtevant, Agent. March 10.
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo, D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 20,000 Superfine Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS. Also, 400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME, Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD of superior quality for fa- mily use. Feb. 13.
A BARGAIN OFFERED,
In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be ad- vantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscri- ber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land—The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the o- ther heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec 7.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
NOTICE,
THE Partnership of T. & W. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolves on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authori- sed to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 3.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes, 2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES, 3,500 bushels coarse SALT, 2,500 bushels INDIAN CORN, 1,250 barrels Superior FLOUR, 180 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 28 do. New Orleans do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 54 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE, 40 chests and 20 boxes Hyson & Young Hyson TEA. A general assortment of Dry Goods. September 27.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall-Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having in- corporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the li- berty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole pur- pose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal pro- perty from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular sa- tisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which so frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION; and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liber- ality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patron- age of the public. No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified—The Company also make good losses on pro- perty burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
 No. I. HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or me- tal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not ex- ceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  No. II. HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not ex- ceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  No. III. HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceed- ing 10,000 dollars in one risk.  No. IV. HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Build- ing, may be insured against Fire. This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an in- crease of premium in all cases where the local situation, or other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c.—The pre- miums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden build- ings in the country, when standing single or detached, and attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same build- ing exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bak- ers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpen- tine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Car- penters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machi- nery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required. 
Conditions of Insurance.
 I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the of- fice of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described.  II. If the property offered for insurance is within the dis- trict of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and re- port thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just descrip- tion thereof, viz. of what materials each building is construct- ed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how other- wise; where situated; the name of the present occupiers; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the in- surance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or per- sons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.  III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be de- clared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to co- ver such property.  IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.  V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.  VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same proper- ty, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy: and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect; and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the pay- ment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.  VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may hap- pen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil com- motion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.  VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.  IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.  X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver, in as par- ticular account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required: and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstan- ces of the person or persons insured; and do know, or ver- ily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable:—Also, if there appears any fraud, or 
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitut- ion or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allow- ance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.
XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Sur- veyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb. 13.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THOMAS HOLLIDAY, Compt. against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. TAZEWELL and PETER DALEY, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendant William Smelly, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Smel- ly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smel- ly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
Richard Gernon, Complainant, against William and Anthony M. Buckley, and Shanks and Binford, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forth with inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Bor- ough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THEODORICK ARMISTEAD, Compt. against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRIS- TOPHER FRY, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively and post- ed at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
JOHN WALLACE, Compt. against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadel- phia, and ALEXANDER MA- CLURE, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having enter- ed their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not in- habitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defend- ants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complain- ant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the court- house of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander MacClure, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further or- der or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
STEPHEN G. WILLS, Compt. against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETER- SON BROWN, administrators, &c. of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, not having entered their appearance and given securi- ty according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, do ap- pear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is fur- ther ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, con- vey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
FOR SALE,
40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 boxes Havana BROWN SUGAR, 80 do. do. white do. 6000 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT, 130 sacks Liverpool do. 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, De- canters, and Wine Glasses, 15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHECKS and LISTADOES, 40 boxes CASTILE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM. James Young. March 16.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Grip- pings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickens at the Stomach, severe head- ache, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many ref- pectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an in- contestible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robert- son's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to such that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by tak- ing Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advis- ed me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immedi- ately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure ex- plain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM. JULION.
MR. DROTT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, with the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robert- son's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your me- dicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abid- ing by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effect- ed my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
MR. DROTT. Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the af- flicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
MR. T. W. DROTT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectively removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
MR. DROTT. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the pro- prietor, T. W. DROTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Phi- ladelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, eterburg. May 23. 1807
FOR RENT,
A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also,
That commodious House on Catha- rine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad- joining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House.