Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-05-13 00:00:00

WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 13, 1807.
The ship Union, Capt. Remington, arrived this day from Rotterdam, which place he left on the twenty-eighth day of March. Capt. R. brings no papers, but he says, that it was reported, and very generally believed, that the Grand Army under Bonaparte, had been defeated with great loss, although the papers were silent upon the subject. Captain R. says that an army of 60,000 men was collecting at the Hague, in order to march and reinforce the Grand Army; on the day he left Rotterdam he saw the City Guards of that place cross the Brielle, on their way to the general rendezvous at the Hague.
On Monday last his B. M. frigates Milan and Cleopatra, and sloops of war Halifax and Bermuda, anchored in the Bay.
The United States frigate Chesapeake, captain Gordon, is on her way down from Washington. Commodore James Barron, goes out in this ship, to take command in the Mediterranean.
The Wasp sloop of war is yet at Cray Island. Mr. Purviance, who it is said is to go out in her with the British treaty, has not arrived from Washington.
We have received from a correspondent in this place, a letter said to be written in New-York, which we shall not publish for want of the author or communicator's name. We think it strange that this letter should have been sent for publication, when it can have no operation upon the subject which has caused the writer to desire its publication. This might not have been known to the writer, but to the person who communicated the letter, it certainly was.
(From the Letter Box.)
Our "would-be economical" administration evinced their regard to the publick savings, especially in the treasury department—there now lies in Gosport, in a state of decay, a vessel mounting 14 guns, and which, if I am rightly informed, cost the United States 24,000 dollars. In this wretched state has she been suffered to remain for the last fourteen months, and at an expense as to her principal officer (commander) equal to full pay, as if in commission, when it is a notorious fact that he lives up York river, a distance of 50 or 60 miles from hence, where he quietly cultivates his farm, and comes here only quarterly, to draw his full pay, &c.—So much for economy.
A SUBSCRIBER.
We are just informed that Daniel Sheffy, esq. is elected to congress, for the Wythe district, in opposition to gen. Abraham Tigg, the former representative. Star.
FAIRFIELD RACES.
  First day—Jockey Club Cup, valued 30 guineas.   Mr. R. Wormley's S. F. Nettleton, by 1 1   Spread Eagle,   Mr. Wade Mosby's Br. F. Hummingbird, by Alderman, 2 D   Mr. W. Johnston's B. G. by Alderman, 3 2   Col. H. Burnley's S. F. Casket, by Daredevil, 3 D   Mr. E. Smock's B. F. Nosegay, by Knowsley, 4 D   Mr. Temple's B. C. by Americas, D   Second day—Jockey Club Purse, 500 dollars.   Mr. Wormley's B. H. Top-Gallant, 1 2   Col. Seiden's B. F. by Knowsley, 2 3   Mr. Ball's S. H. Sweet-Lips, 2 1   Mr. Mosby's S. H. Rattray, 5 4   Mr. Lynch's G. G. 4 5   Third day—Proprietor's Purse, 250 dollars.   Mr. William Ball's B. F. 1 1   Mr. R. Wormley's S. H. Stump the Dealer,   Mr. W. Mosby's B. H. Monticello,   Fourth day—Handy Cap, 100 dollars.   M. Ball's S. H. Horse, Sir Harry, by Diomedes, 1 1   Mr. R. Wormley's Black C. by Whip, 3 D   Mr. W. Johnston's B. H. by Alderman, 2 2   Col. Burnley's S. F. Casket, by D. Devil, 4 drawn.   Mr. E. Smock's B. F. by Knowsley, 5 drawn. 
*Stump the Dealer and Monticello came through nearly together, the former winning the first heat, and neither being allowed to start again, in consequence of foul riding—were both deemed distanced.
NEW-YORK ELECTION.
Official Returns for Governor.
  Majorities.   Lewis. Tompkins.   New-York, 134   Queen's, 251   Orange, 223   Dutchess, 1062   Richmond, 16   King's, 52   Columbia, 203   Greene, 316   Albany, 400   Rensselaer, 150   Ulster, 400   Suffolk (in part) 344   Rockland (in part) 205   Total, 2681 1075 
COMMUNICATION.
Arrived at the City of Washington, on Monday, the 27th of April, Lieut. ROBERT J. SPENCE, who behaved himself in so gallant a manner off Tripoli. He was seized, by gen. Wilkinson's order, on the 25th of February last, on a supposition of being favourable to Burr's plans, and delivered to Capt. Shaw, who sent him on to the city. Mr. Spence is now under an investigation of his conduct.
It is to be hoped this young gentleman, in whose manly soul honour and valour dwell, left no room for treason to lurk. Wash. Fed.
In our paper of Friday last we published an appeal to the publick from the President of the College of Princeton. The following ironical article exposes the folly of the pretensions of the Students in a very happy manner.
FROM THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE.
Nassau Hall, April 30, 1807.
MR. BRONSON.
That this delectable age is "the age of reason," and of the rights of boys too, as well as of men," and women, no one who has a nut shell full of brains in his skull, will deny. And why not youngsters have their exclusive rights too? Are little masters to lay aside their bibles and pappooses, and for the first time to draw on a pair of breeches, and suwattows to go to a seminary of learning, there in the first place to be dubbed misters , and then to be subject to the caprices of pedagogues with hearts harder than paving stones; Are they to leave the arms of their nurses to go straightway into the arms of that brain-like demon, Discipline ; that crammer of early genius? Are the exuberant sprouts of juvenile viracity to be lopped off by the keen scissors of that amazonian despot, just as they have begun cleverly to vegetate? No sir! We will no longer bear such wrongs! Sooner shall our college and academies disgorge the monster.—Yea sooner will we burn those edifices down about her ears! We will! Be it known henceforth to all literary tyrants that strange as the fact is, the right exercise, and the abuse of power, are two things; that the use of power is to suffer us to do as we please—and the abuse of it, to bear hard on and curb our innocent , and of course, harmless propensities. This point settled beyond all dispute, I shall proceed to explain the cause of these observations—and of the trouble I am now giving you, sir.
A few weeks since, some towering spirit amongst us, in this college, had the temerity to go one night, and attack a hog-stye in the back Campus, fire-brand in hand, and that too without a soul to support him in the "MANLY" enterprize! Well, sir, would you believe it, our faculty folks were pleased to take it in dudgeon! Yes sir, to make a noise about it! This was intolerable; so two or three nights afterwards the same enviable creature (I suppose, for I am not in all our secrets) assailed a little brick building attached to the institution, and which some wisecracks thought a very necessary appendage to it, and by one o'clock A. M. its combustible parts were burnt into ashes. The cream of this jest was, that the building was very expensive, and displayed a more than ordinary handsome exterior; but then it was a horrid nuisance , as every reflecting person will allow, especially when the wind blew fresh from the south. After this glorious and brilliant act of prowess, old Discipline became more and more shy of us (and we of her too in truth) till at last, one day, she had the insolence to snub three of the worthiest among us! Then it was that we resolved to throw off the hateful yoke—then with a Stentorian voice we bellowed an invitation to "the genius of revolt" come and help us to shove Madame Dis. out of the window. The kindly maiden came with alacrity, and thanks to her aid we soon found ourselves free " men ." On the evening of this ever memorable day—this glorious epoch of juvenile liberty and equality, we proposed entertaining—I mean recreating ourselves after the fatigues of our late exploits, with one of the rarest, of all rare jokes. This was, in the first place, for some of us to attack one of our tutors (after emptying a few bottles of cordial) and so mob him to death. In this act we should have been perfectly justifiable , for "many a time and oft" this fellow has had the base officiousness to interrupt our little parties of innocent mirth in the very midst of their enjoyment, only, forsooth, because on those occasions, the natural and allowable gaiety of our hearts commonly bade us to the breach of a half dozen or so of the villainous laws of the house! In the next place, we were to proceed to a universal attack on the college windows—break them to pieces, and to throw them out of the doors, and then to—throw the doors after them. Then we were to—indeed I do not know what we were to do next, unless to fire the college itself and burn ourselves up in it, merely for a finishing stroke to the joke, and to give it more éclat . But the execution of this plan was completely spoiled by the audacious interference of some ninety or a hundred tasteless and barbarous Princetonians , in consequence of which we postponed the matter. Notwithstanding this disappointment we should have done well enough—and determined to hold possession of our castle, only that those naughty puppies turned us out of it. Unshaken by adversity we entered into a league offensive and defensive, against the whole faculty; and swore most horribly that not a mother's son of us would ever in future acknowledge their superiority , unless they should make proper concessions to us, and duly to humble themselves, for the vile excesses they had so recently committed on our " privileges ."
That they might not have a word to say against the strict propriety and manliness of our proceedings, we organized a committee to remonstrate with the trustees at their meeting here, on the subject. Well, at this said meeting (which lately took place) our representatives presented an elegant and nervous remonstrance, in which there was the most perfect harmony between respect and contempt, humility and insolence, &c. and yet, would you think it, sir?—It was sent back unopened!!! As many of us as dared , have since returned home to our nurseries, where some have been flagellated ; some shut up in their rooms and fed on bread and water; and almost all, roundly scolded by their affectionate parents. For my part I am waiting here, slaving in my skin, under the constant apprehension that my dad will come in propria persona to lead me home to execution after my late misfortunes ; which as he is the most prejudiced of men, I know that he would call crimes —and so, mercy on my poor bones! What makes my case peculiarly irksome, is, that I received a letter from old square toes a little time since, commanding my immediate return home—but knowing the consequences I have ventured to disobey the mandate.
A circular from our committee to my dispersed companions, has made its appearance in Rel's Gazette of April 22d. As it is above all praise, and a
* Vide Tom Paine. * Vide Mrs. Wolstencroft.
just commentary on all its beauties would occupy at least two reams foolscap , I refer you to the production itself, for a full acknowledgment of its worth . As to the 30 or 40 spiritless wretches who would not join us in this memorable business, I leave them to sink down to the quagmire of merited oblivion, and only mention them to say how much I and every other little " man " of spirit must nauseate at the very appearance, or even recollection of them.
A general account of this affair has been published by the adverse party, which under the rose, has not a whit more truth in it than there is of justice in the rusty maxims of their own college statutes.
With a just and " man " like esteem for insubordination, and " youthful privileges ," and a cordial aversion to college laws, and college professions, I remain, dear Sir,
Yours, very respectfully, HECTOR PIGMY.
From the Anthology.
PROFESSOR LUZAC.
The following letter from a gentleman of high respectability, residing in Holland, was addressed to the late president of the United States. It contains the relation of an event of the most afflictive nature to the friends of humanity, of freedom and of virtue. To the people of New England who re-collect with reverence and affection the pilgrimage of their parents, the city of Leyden was a spot peculiarly interesting; and to all those who know any thing of the American revolution, and feel any attachment to its principles, the name and character of JOHN LUZAC will ever be dear and venerable. He was descended from one of those virtuous and persecuted families, which, in the reign of Louis the 14th, took refuge in Holland from the violence of that religious fanaticism, which will forever disgrace the annals of that prince. Educated to the profession of the law, and highly distinguished in its practice at an early period of his life, he had for many years relinquished these forensick pursuits to discharge the duties of Professor of the Greek Language and History, at the university of Leyden. He had also been the principal editor of the Leyden Gazette, a paper equally celebrated for the elegance of its composition, for the accuracy of its narratives, and for the comprehension, penetration, boldness and correctness of its political views. In the following letter, the voice of ardent and sorrowing friendship speaks the strict and unexaggerated truth. There are men of louder fame, and more extensive influence yet remaining; but the round world cannot produce a man uniting that assembly of qualities, necessary to form a profound classical scholar, an accomplished statesman, and virtuous and honourable man, in more perfect harmony than was exhibited in the character of JOHN LUZAC.
John Adams, esq.
SIR,
Immediately connected in a disinterested friendship for many years with Mr. John Luzac, professor at Leyden, who often confided to me the marks of esteem he received from you, his respected friend, as well as of the immortal Washington, I now take the mournful task to announce to you his death, in a dreadful manner, by the explosion of a barge with gun-powder, that laid, contrary to law, in the centre of the city of Leyden—the two thirds and best part of it is ruined by the force of it, which is to be conceived by the quantity, being thirty thousand weight. His house is dashed to pieces; his children were saved before it fell down. His absence from thence of about five minutes, makes it almost certain that he was, at the fatal time, at the place where the barge laid. Thousands perished with him, and the town is a heap of rubbish. The churches and a considerable number of houses threaten to fall, and are taken down to prevent more mischief. This catastrophe took place on the 12th inst. at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Not fifty houses are left without being damaged.
Mr. Luzac, great by his profound learning, by his unremitting assiduity and labour, and by his incorruptible honesty, was reckoned to be the greatest, deepest and most virtuous politician in Europe. Neglected by the intriguing herd, they did him all the evil they dared; they feared his piercing eye, and wounded him in the dark. He disdained and withstood them on all points. His enemies were those of his unhappy country, whose fall he tried to prevent; but his voice was stifled, his principles calumniated, the spirit of party, of ambition, of self-interest, and intrigue prevailed, and his country was ruined. Even those whom he had instructed and fed, became his oppressors. The more he was ill-treated and persecuted, the greater he became in the eyes of those that saw him act—the greater he became in the eyes of Almighty God, whom he always fervently served, and who, judging him to have fulfilled the hard task he had given him, took him home in a moment—to everlasting felicity!
He left to his friends three sons, the eldest of about 18 years of age, bred under the parental eye in the school of wisdom and learning, promises to become the successor of his great father's merits—the second of 14, and the youngest of 10 years, promise both also well. They entered early in the school of adversity, having lost a few months ago their tender and beloved mother, by an apoplexy, very suddenly and very unexpectedly. He left them with his great example, a moderate fortune, and the benevolence of his friends and admirers, deeply wounded by his loss.
Full of respect to you, I remain your most obedient servant,
January 17th, 1807.
P. S. I inclose this to my friends, Messrs. J. and T. H. Perkins, of Boston, desiring them to forward it to you; and after they calculate it to be in your hands, to have it placed in one of the best newspapers; as America is yet the country where such a man can be duly appreciated.
New-York, May  York, May 8.
It is an historical fact, worthy of observation, that after Rome had groaned for forty years under the tyranny of the Cæsars, the emperor Claudius, who was little less a tyrant than the worst of them, took it into his head to amuse the people with the word Liberty . This policy of his arose from the circumstances of the times. On the death of his predecessors, Caligula, there appeared no successor. The Consuls and Senate thought it a favourable juncture to restore the spirit of liberty, unanimously
asserted the general freedom, and met in the Capitol for the first time since the Dictatorship of Julius Cæsar. One of the most noble and spirited orations of antiquity, is recorded by Josephus in his Jewish Antiquities, spoken by a Consul of the name of Sentius Saturninus, to animate the Senate and persuade them to improve that opportunity of recalling their exiled freedom—And Josephus, who has left us many interesting particulars respecting that period, says, that when Cæsar the Praefect of the Praetorian cohort, to manifest his acknowledgment of the supreme power being restored to the consuls, went to them for the word , which had before been given by the emperors, they gave the word " LIBERTY ."
Claudius, however, found means to dash the hopes of the Senate; but being a notable hypocrite, distrustful and timid, or, as Suetonius says of him, Nil æque quam timidus ac diffidens fuit , he put forth the word liberty in large characters to hide his perfidy, and got a medal struck off with " LIBERTAS AUGUSTA " inscribed upon it, joined with his name, and encompassing his head. So that the trick is very stale—And yet is practiced at this day with great success. Peoples' Friend .
An English poet, of the name of NORTHMORE, has been a considerable time engaged in writing an Epic Poem, to be completed in ten books, entitled WASHINGTON, or Liberty Restored . The basis of the work, exclusive of the imagery, will rest solely upon historic truth. Ibid .
CINCINNATI, April 27.
[Communication.]
CHARLES VATTIER, a native of France, but for many years a resident in this town, and who has been some time confined in the jail of this county, upon suspicion of robbing gen. James Findlay, the receiver of publick monies, of a large sum of money, was indicted this term. On Friday 10th inst. he was arraigned and the indictment read, and the grand jury found a bill against him, containing three counts or charges—one for burglariously breaking and entering the house of James Findlay, and stealing therefrom eight bank notes of $100 each—the other two charges were for stealing from Findlay, American and foreign gold, and bank notes, in all amounting to $47,000 and upwards, to which he pleaded—Not Guilty—a motion was made by his counsel for a continuance of the cause until next term. Other motions were made and most of the day was taken up in argument, as were several others—and prisoner's counsel declared it was their object to gain a continuance by any legal means in their power; however, on Tuesday 31st, the trial came on. General Findlay stated that he had lost at a variety of times, upwards of $47,000, this was the sum at a moderate calculation; but he believed he should not be wrong in saying $54,000—it was proved that Vattier had been in a habit of robbing Findlay for a number of years by means of false keys —this evidence depended on the testimony of Charles Britton, a mulatto fellow who was formerly a servant to Findlay, and was also an accomplice with Vattier. His relation, which contained a variety of curious particulars, unfolded a tissue of cautious, crafty and systematick villainy, scarcely to be equalled—was told in so plain and unembarrassed a manner, and confirmed in such a number of circumstances by other witnesses, that it seemed impossible to doubt its truth.—The prisoner's defence depended on endeavouring to impeach the credit of Britton's testimony, and proving that other persons beside Vattier might have robbed Findlay. The evidence and arguments of counsel took up nearly four days.—On Friday, about 15 minutes before 6 o'clock, P. M. the jury retired and in about half an hour, or little more, came into court and brought in a verdict— Guilty as he stands indicted . A motion was then made by the prisoner's counsel to poll the jury, which was done, and they answered each singly— Guilty .
On Saturday last, Charles Vattier, who was convicted of stealing from General Findlay, Receiver of publick monies, several sums, exceeding $47,000—received the following sentence:
The court sentence, that the said Charles Vattier, pay to the state of Ohio, a fine of $200—That he pay to James Findlay, esq. the owner of the property stolen, the sum of $54,000—That he be imprisoned thirty days, and that he be publickly whipped on his naked back, ten stripes , on the 23d of May next, at ten o'clock in the morning—to pay costs of prosecution and stand committed until sentence be performed.
SALEM, May 1.
The Turkish War.—By captain William Cook, who arrived here on Wednesday night from Palermo in Sicily, we have some additional particulars respecting the new war which has been commenced between the Turks and Russians, which is likely soon to assume a high degree of interest and importance. The Turks are doubtless considered as acting a part assigned them by Buonaparte; and, as was to be expected, the British have made a common cause with the Russians against them. We have already had some reports of the progress of the Russian arms, under general Michelson, in the direct route for Constantinople.—Captain C. further informs of the co-operation of a naval force in the expedition against the Ottoman capital. Dispatches had arrived at Sicily, with orders for Sir Sydney Smith to join Admiral Duckworth, and sail with all possible speed for the Dardanelles, to act in concert with the Russians against the Porte; and that sailed, in consequence, on the 26th of January. We do not know the amount of the British force. The Russians were stated to have twenty-five sail of men of war in the Mediterranean, on board of which was a considerable number of troops; and it was expected that in conjunction they would attack the Dardanelles and pass up to Constantinople. In the mean time fears were entertained for the safety of admiral Louis, who with a small squadron was, by the last advices, above Constantinople, and who might therefore be arrested on his return into the Archipelago, if the Turks should be apprised in season of the hostility of Great Britain.
Of the war between the French and Russians no intelligence could be obtained in that quarter, to be relied on. The accounts were such as had passed through French channels, and in general represented Buonaparte as having met with little or no obstruction in his victorious career.
Our correspondents at Sicily were highly gratified at receiving, in London prints of the 5th of Janu-

ary, official accounts of the conclusion of a treaty between G. Britain and America; the more so, as the Paris papers a few days previous had represented the negotiation as likely to fail, and a rupture between the two countries, as almost unavoidable. At the same time there was considerable murmuring among the British on the occasion; for, though the conditions of the treaty were unknown, yet there was a general impression that the American commissioners had got the advantage in the negotiation, and that the honour and interest of Old England had not been properly maintained.
EXTRACTS
From Paris papers received at the Office of the Public Ledger.
PARIS, March 7.
The last victories of the grand army have secured the advantage of its military positions, completed the successes of this prodigious campaign, and prepared those of the next, should the blindness of the Russian cabinet lead it to persist in a war prejudicial to its true interests.
The French army, by reaching the banks of the Vistula, after having conquered Westphalia, Hesse, Prussia, Saxony, Silesia and Prussian Poland, surpassed the expectations of even those who had hoped the most from his courage. Such labours would form the whole history of a great commander, and they are, however, only two months of the life of Napoleon. At this stage, the inclemency of the season, the difficulty of the marches, the scarcity of subsistence, and the advantage of the positions, prescribed a suspension of the operations: the French army seemed to have no more to do, but to consummate the conquest of Silesia and Prussian Poland, to clear the left bank of the Vistula and establish fortified posts upon the right, to be able to assume the offensive as soon as it would be convenient.
This also appeared to be the aim of the emperor. Some Prussian officers, thoroughly informed of the situation of their country with regard to Russia, since the dismemberment of Poland, had seen that Prussia had only an ill-defended frontier, that her armies, to be able to attack the Russians, had to pass through a difficult country, intersected, wild, and impracticable for six months in the year; whereas at the first signal, a Russian army might in a few days march, take possession, almost without firing a shot, of ancient Prussia and her Polish provinces, as far as the Vistula. This disadvantageous position has no doubt often influenced the decision of the cabinet of Berlin, in the part it was to take between France and Russia. It had been in agitation to draw a defensive line from Warsaw as far as Konigsberg, but this measure would have suddenly raised a dangerous war. It is very singular that this plan should have been partly realized by the last operations of the grand army.
The first care of the Emperor, upon arriving on the Vistula, was to fortify himself there. The Russian general felt the importance of his position, and wished to dislodge him: the successes of the battles of Pulaski and Golymin rendered this barrier inexpugnable, and it became the centre of the successive operations. It was a point from whence the emperor directed the whole army, and a position equally important to observe the march of the Russian and Ottoman armies, which were advancing towards the theatre of the war.
In this dangerous situation for them, the Russian generals attempted a difficult diversion. Whilst they were really upon the defensive before an army ever victorious, despairing of being able to defend themselves in front, they demanded to attack the French army upon its flanks, to stretch beyond it by the lower Vistula, and thus disengage Dantzig, Graudentz and the whole country, which could not avoid being soon occupied by the French army. Thus even the despair of being able to defend themselves, inspired them with the audacity of attacking; and the ill success of this attack, was a complete defeat.
But a feeble division of the French army sufficed at first to stop the unexpected march of the Russians, and being soon led on by the Emperor in person, it beat the enemy and carried its conquests sixty leagues farther than his majesty had thought of advancing before the spring.
The attack of the Russians, therefore, completely miscarried. To stop, was to defeat them. The deliverance of Dantzig and Polish Prussia, was its object; their entire conquest is the immediate effect of this expedition, and the French army has acquired finer positions from it. No victory then could have been attended with more advantageous results.
March 10.
The last intelligence from the theatre of war fully confirms the brilliant successes of the French army. But at the very moment when a more terrible campaign is preparing on all sides, it is singular that rumours of peace circulate, die away, and are renewed at different intervals.
As it is well known that the object which the emperor of the French proposes to himself in this war, is only a general and solid peace; as he always shows himself accessible to any propositions, directly or indirectly, which may tend to this end & accelerate this happy period, the most vague circumstances may give rise to rumours of peace, and perhaps some foundation would also be found in them if only the relative situation and real interest of the belligerent powers were consulted.
It is true that a great part of Europe is engaged in this contest; but notwithstanding its apparent heat, notwithstanding the immensity of the preparations, it may be remarked that the enemies of France have such different interests among themselves, that they must sometimes assist each other with mistrust, and fight her with regret.
We see a great example of this. The policy of the cabinet of St. James's has perhaps never been more embarrassed than at this day, in the situation it is in between the Porte and Russia. It can hardly be doubted but that it clearly sees the danger of this war, and that it dreads the success of it almost as much as its reverse. It ought to use all its endeavours to prevent it, by inspiring Russia with more moderate sentiments. But Russia has never served its commercial ambition on any other condition than that of its shutting its eyes to the continental usurpations of the court of St. Petersburg; thus England has been forced to sacrifice the interests of the future, to the passions of the moment, and to inordinate her benefactors to those who may one day become her tyrants.
What has been said of the hostilities of admiral
Louis, before Constantinople, is ridiculous. Scarcely has the official intelligence of the determination of the Divan, yet reached London. Notwithstanding the example of admiral sir Home Popham, it is not to be presumed that an English admiral will take upon himself to attack without orders, a power yet considered as friendly.
There is more reason for being astonished that the war between the Turks and the Russians has not taken a more active turn. But the forces which Michelson has been obliged to detach to the succour of the Russian army in Poland, have perhaps too much weakened his own to allow him to undertake important operations. Besides, he expected to find an open country and revolted subjects all ready to join their arms to his; whereas it appears that the common danger has united all the subjects of the Porte under the standard of the Prophet.
March 12.
The Gazettes of Presburgh, which had announced the passage of the Russian army near Widdin, now contradict their own report and assert that Michelson, reduced to a corps of 30,000 men, thinks rather of fortifying himself against the arrival of the Turks than of making conquests. A great part of the troops with which he entered Moldavia, suddenly received orders to repair by forced marches to the assistance of the Russian army in Poland; and it is probably that to the arrival of this reinforcement the Russians owe the bloody defeat which they have just experienced along the whole line from the Spregel to the Bug, since it was this succour that had emboldened them to attempt their attack upon the Grand French Army. Thus the emperor Napoleon at once beat the Russians in Poland and effected a powerful diversion in favour of his ally, by preventing them from penetrating into Turkey!
The same Gazettes of Presburgh publish the royal letters by which his majesty the emperor of Austria convokes for the 5th of April next, the Diet of his States of Hungary. The spirit and tenor of this convocation are essentially pacific and suffice to belie the absurd rumours which the newspapers sold to England had spread upon the dispositions of the court of Vienna.
March 14.
The manifesto of the Sublime Porte (published in the Ledger some time since) is an important document in the history of the last twenty years of the age. One is astonished upon reading it, that the Porte should have suffered so many iniquities and that the neighbouring powers should have tolerated this long oppression, which was only the prelude to an approaching and complete usurpation.
No doubt the Sublime Porte stood in need of a Manifesto to justify the war which she had just declared against Russia. All Europe had seen the progress of the audacity and violence of the Russians. No one was ignorant of the invasion of the Crimea, nor of the connections which the Russian cabinet had formed in the midst and in the very capital of the Ottoman Empire. Every body saw that this pretended protection of the Republic of the Seven Islands, had converted itself, on the part of Russia, into absolute dominion; it had even been foreseen that the raising of the Montenegrins, the arming of the Albanians and the occupation of the Mouths of the Cattaro, were perhaps less offensive means against France that open hostilities against the Turks. But these grievances set forth by the Sublime Porte itself with so much simplicity and energy, are a stigmatizing accusation against the Russian cabinet. At the same time that it so openly violated treaties, and meditated the ruin of a great empire, it affected before the other European power, an hypocritical moderation: it wished to be their arbiter, and by the patronage which it claimed in the affairs of Germany, it hoped to pave the way to the complete enslaving of the other states.
Constant in its progress, dazzling Prussia and Austria by concessions which it knew how to get back from them with interest when it should be time, it kept up a continual fermentation in Europe; by vain promises or tardy succours, it excited or rekindled hatreds ready to be extinguished. In this project, which every thing seemed to favour, it is happy that there should have arisen from the very midst of the dangers assembled against France, a coolness of glory and power sufficiently formidable to save Europe from calamities which signalized the fall of the Roman Empire.
The Manifesto of the Ottoman Porte, who has been forced for these twenty years past to undergo the outrages of an insolent oppressor, is the first pledge of general safety and a shining mark of the confidence with which the Emperor Napoleon inspires his allies. The reasons and style of this state paper bespeak an indignation long stifled by necessity, and announce a firm resolution to throw off the yoke and to recover the Ottoman independence and glory.
This generous movement impressed upon the whole nation, has not been sullied by the private violence that sometimes attends the hostile declarations of the Porte; which gives reason to think that the Turkish nation will maintain the more courageously their dispute and rights in the field of honour. The Ottoman army which is to assemble under the orders of the Grand Vizer at the beginning of April, will be very numerous; and if until then the Turkish corps of the northern provinces can stop Michelson, it is not to be doubted that the next campaign will open with memorable success, and that the Turks, animated by the example of their powerful allies and the remembrance of their own renown, will perhaps soon recover the absolute possession of the provinces which seduction, intrigue or violence have wrested from them against the faith of treaties.
The death of the famous pacha of Widdin (Passwan Oglou) has happened so favorably for Russia, that it is difficult to prevent reports from circulating which might give room for suspicion that this death was more natural one; most of the journals of the south of Germany exhaust themselves in conjectures on so unforeseen an event. We shall only remark that under similar circumstances, death via Russia of the most active and dangerous of their enemies, Crim-Gueray, khan of the Tartars. This enterprising and persevering chief, at the head of 100,000 men, made Russia tremble for a long while ere she succeeded in ruining him with the Porte, but as soon as war was resolved on between Mustapha and Catharine II. the Grand Seigneur restored his full confidence to Crim-Gueray. It was at the very moment when he was going to set out on his march against the Russians, that death carried him off unawares. The following is what Mr.
Rulhiere, in his excellent Histoire de d\u00e9membrement de la Pologne , relates on this head.
"The good fortune which had always attended Catharine II. in all her enterprises did not abandon her in these conjunctures, if it be true that we ought to apply the word good fortune to the event which ensued. Crim-Gueray, that implacable enemy of the Russians and faithful ally of the Poles, was, in his return from his expedition to New Servia, after a long repose in exile, attacked by a yellow fever, some think by the effect of poison, at the very moment he was preparing to set out in order to attack the Russians in Poland, and breathed his last in the town of Cantchan, which he had built. An emissary of France saw this prince lying dead. His face and body were covered with livid spots; the hairs of his beard remained in the hand as soon as they were touched; his nails fell off; every thing in short gave evidence of poison; and the Russians were publicly suspected of this crime. The whole of the army he was going to lead forward to the deliverance of Poland, became a prey to the divisions which arose in it, owing to the vacancy of the throne and the factions in behalf of the different candidates."
VIENNA, February 26.
Within this week past our ministry have held several conferences, which were presided by the emperor. The dispatches received here gave rise to these meetings.
The minister for foreign affairs, count Stadion, has transmitted a memorial to the English and Russian ambassadors, in which he complains, in the name of our sovereign, of the vexations which the commanders of the English and Russian squadrons in the Adriatic Gulph, exercise towards the merchants carrying the Austrian flag. He has also informed them of the illegal manner in which the said squadrons had taken possession of several merchantmen of Triest, and insisted on the restoration of the same. The Russian and English ambassadors are said to have protested that their government were extremely well disposed towards Austria, and that they (the ambassadors) would immediately dispatch the remonstrances of count Stadion to their respective courts.
It is said that Mr. von Duben, the Swedish chargé d'affaires, is on the point of quitting this metropolis.
The Persian envoy extraordinary was treated with the greatest distinction, during his stay here, by general Andreossy, the French ambassador; a great deal of taste and magnificence was remarked in the f\u00eates given to him by his excellency their R. H. the arch-dukes, and also duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen, honoured with their presence a brilliant assembly of all the nobility of Vienna, who were invited on this occasion. Those who were near the Persian ambassador admired the justice of his observations, the liveliness of his answers, and more particularly the elegance and politeness of his manners.
General Andreossy received in a manner equally distinguished Emmi Effendi, the ambassador of the Porte: The Persian, Turkish and French ambassadors, were all seen together in the same box at one of our Theatres.
The news from the frontiers of Gallicia is very favourable; our neutrality there is respected in the most scrupulous manner by the French military authorities. Count Bellegarde, governor of Gallicia, who has frequently had occasion to send officers of his staff to Warsaw, bestows high commendations on the friendly manner in which they were received there.
We now know to a certainty that there has been no engagement whatever on the banks of the Danube; a few skirmishes between the advanced posts have alone taken place; and the armies are, on both sides, too weak to undertake any considerable enterprise. General Michelson is still at Bucharest, whence he dispatches courier after courier to Petersburg, in order to inform the Russian cabinet how important it is that he should quickly receive reinforcements, to enable him to take advantage of the present moment when the Turkish forces are not assembled together. But it remains to be seen whether, with the best will, the Russian cabinet have means to send assistance to Michelson, for the last letters from Petersburg state, that all the disposable forces had been sent to Poland to cover the west provinces of Russia against the French. It is also known that the corps of general Essen, which was to have reinforced Michelson, has received another destination. It may then (says a private letter, which has reached us from a most respectable source), be laid down as a principle, that the Russian army, which amounts at most to 40,000 men, cannot act offensively, until it receives considerable reinforcements.
General Michelson is exerting himself to prevent Mustapha-Bayraktar from cutting off his vanguard, which is continually harassed and attacked by the Turkish light troops. General Miladovich, who commands his vanguard, composed for the most part of Cossacks, Calmucks and Tartars, required reinforcements of Michelson, which the latter hastened to send him.
The Russian detachments, which had advanced into the western part of Walachia, did not remain there long. They withdrew to Bucharest, and nothing announces their intention of approaching Widdin.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch't Ranger, Courner, 22 days from Jamaica, Rum, Warren Ashby.—Left at Port Antonio, April 20, ship Hope, Shaw, and sch't John, Thatcher, both of and for Rhode Island, to sail the 10th May with convoy; sch't Remembrance, Tread, for New-York in 6 days.—May 2, off Cape Florida, spoke brig George, of and for New-York, 9 days from Jamaica. British brig Diligence, Millen, 31 days from Demerara, Sugar, Coffee and Rum, James Young. Ship Union, Remington, 45 days from Rotterdam, Gin, Glass-ware, &c. to the Master.—Left there March 28, brig Mount Vernon, Owens, of this port to sail in 3 or 4 weeks. Sloop Columbia, Davis, 20 days from Point Peter (Guad.) Sugar and Molasses, P. Daza. Brig Abeona, Hill, 30 days from Nassau, and 9 from Cape Florida, Ballast, to the Master. Sch't Catharine Shepherd, Webb, 16 days from St. Martins, Sugar, Harrison Allmand. Sch't Milly, Bythwood, 14 days from Charleston, Sugar and Rice, owner on board. Sch't Canton, Carter, 5 days from Boston.
Sales at Auction.
BY WM. B. LANE. TO-MORROW, at eleven o'Clock, will be Sold, Two likely Negro MEN, for Cash. May 13.
Will be Sold on the premises, on Friday the 29th instant,
Four LOTS or parcel of LAND, situate in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport, and distinguished in the plan of the said town by Nos 14, 15, 63, and 64, with the Buildings and improvements thereon, conveyed to the subscriber by Captain John Cox, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said John Cox to the late firm of Robert C. Jennings, & co.—A credit of 3, 6, and 9 months, will be allowed the purchaser on giving notes with approved endorser.
Warren Ashley, Trustee.
May 6.
Valuable PROPERTY for Sale. Will be Sold at the Exchange Coffee-House, on Friday the 22nd May, at XII o'Clock,
One Lot of Land on Smith's Point, opposite Mr. Colvin's house, containing 107 feet front, and 199 feet deep, bounded on the South by Butts-street, North by York-street, and East by Dunmore-street.
Also, The Water LOT,
where the old ship Tom lies, containing about 200 feet on the front of the channel, and running back about 700 feet to Henry-street, agreeable to Moore's plan, which may be seen at my office.—Terms made known at the sale.
Daniel R. Wadley, V. M.
ids
April 29.
WIG-WAM GARDENS.
GRAND FIRE-WORKS.
The exhibitor has twice been so unfortunate as to disappoint the public in the proposed exhibition of the Grand Fire Works, but which he trusts will be attributed to the real cause, the weather. It is with infinite mortification that on account of the Jubilee, and the sitting of the district court, he is again compelled to postpone it until
Tuesday Evening, the 19th instant, if the weather will then permit, if not, the exhibition will be on the first evening the weather will permit.
As the Exhibitor has not spared pains nor expense, he flatters himself he will give satisfaction to the public. The exhibition will correspond with the hand-bills which have been issued.
May 11.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER. The good brig ABEONA, G. Hill, master, burthen 93 tons, or about 700 barrels, can be ready to receive a cargo in 3 days.—For terms, apply to the master on board, or to
C. Fry.
Who has for sale, 3 to 4000 feet of choice Mahogany. May 13.
For SALE, The Ship UNION, 218 tons burthen, sails remarkably fast, only 6 months old, and well found in every respect. For terms apply to the master on board, or
John S. Eddy.
May 13.
For Sale—Afloat, 250 bbls. superfine, 60 do. fine Richmond FLOUR. In Store—CLARET of approved quality, in cases of two dozen each.
James Herron.
May 13.
For SALE, The Cargo of the brig Diligence, capt. Mil-len, from Demerara, consisting of 74 hogsheads of SUGAR, 9 puncheons Rum; 64 bags choice Green Coffee. James Young.
May 13.
SHOES.
E. STURTEVANT, next door to Mrs. Cox, Main-street, has received per schooner Sally and Priscilla, and Canton, from Boston, 40 trunks and barrels SHOES of superior quality, suited to the present season.
Ladies' kid, plaid, plain, fancy and spangled, spring, Wirtenburg, Italian, and York Heels; Morocco, Black (with spangles) blue, green, and red spring and fashionable Heels. Gentlemen's finest Seal, Calf and Morocco Shoes and Pumps.
Misses' Kid and Morocco, a variety, Masters' fine Shoes and Pumps; Children's every description, Servants' of all kinds.
India Cottons, Cotton and Wool Cards, Playing Cards, Umbrellas, (Nottow), a variety of Trunks, Calf Skins, Boot Legs, Seal Leather, Upper Leather, Shoe Brushes, Morocco Skins all colours, &c. &c.
Ladies wishing Morocco, Leather, Cork soled Boots, Bouteux, or Slippers, for the ensuing fall, may have them made to any pattern.
Gentlemen wanting Shoes for their servants for the coming season, may have them purposely made, and warranted of any description, by sending their measures (speedily) as above.
May 13.
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Saddle and Harness Manufactory.
The inhabitants of Norfolk, and the public in general are respectfully informed, that
ROBERT Y. M'BRIDE, & CO.
have just commenced the SADDLING-BLING-BUSINESS in this place, at No. 40, Church-street, where they intend carrying it on in all its variety; they make all kinds of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddles in the newest fashion; Coach and Gig Harness of all descriptions, with every other article in the Saddlery Business, and they take this opportunity of informing the public that their work will be executed in a style of neatness and utility, equal to any imported from London or any other place, and far superior to any thing of the kind ever done in Norfolk; their materials will be of the very best quality, and every attention paid to give satisfaction; from these considerations, and in the hope that the best work will always command the preference, they rely on the public for encouragement. Those who have been in the habit of importing, or sending to Richmond, Petersburg, &c. for Saddles and Harness, will now have an opportunity of being supplied in their own neighbourhood.
May 13.
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Fifty Dollars Reward.
Will be given to any person that will return an ANCHOR, of about 1500 wt. belonging to the late Ship Betsey, of New-York, which was burnt on the 26th ult.—Apply to
N. Heron.
May 13.
The sloop Vexus, capt. Boush, will sail for New-York on Sunday next—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf.
May 13.

WOOD and HASTINGS. Have received by the late arrivals at Baltimore from London and Liverpool, an elegant assortment of Seasonable GOODS, For sale at No. 41, Main street, by wholesale and retail, at very reduced prices for cash, or approved credit. AMONG WHICH ARE, 5 Cases 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens; 1 do. 3-4 shooting do. and diaper table cloths; 1 do. downies; 3 do. 9-8 and 6-4 white cambric muslins; do. black; 2 do. buff, blue and pink ginghams; 1 trunk elegant printed furniture; 6 do. common and fine calicoes; 1 do. rich mull seeded and worked dresses; imperial shawls; do. mantles; Spanish do.; 6-4 plain spotted and checked Leno muslins; 4-4 seeded and worked mull muslins, and elegant printed dresses and bordering; 1 do. plain and figured silk Chambrey muslins and shawls; 1 do. ladies' and gentlemen's elegant silk hose, with embroidered clocks; embroidered and lace do.; silk lace sleeves; silk gloves; pic nic gloves and mits; black lace do., etc. 20 gross common and elegant fans; fashionable ribbons; velvet bindings; men's leather gloves; women's extra long kid do.; cotton gloves and mits; Leno shawls and handkerchiefs; linen cambricks; Madras handkerchiefs; black and fancy silk handkerchiefs and shawls, &c. Cambric and other dainties; fancy vestings; silk and cotton umbrellas; a variety of fancy muslins; 2 cases men's and women's cotton hose assorted; a few doz. thread hose; 2 do. blue, black, buff and mint cotton cassimeres and gron-cerelles; 7-8 wide olive, do. and fancy cords; 1 bale real superfine broad cloths, fashionable colours; 1 case fashionable cassimeres; 1 do. Mosquito netting; India cottons, &c. May 4. tf
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Hunter, from London, an assortment of GOODS, suited for the season. ALSO, A few patent and grand Piano FORTES. May 1. tf
HERMITAGE & CLARET. We are landing from Bordeaux a few cases of each of very superior quality. C. & F. Whittle. April 27. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber, 5 hogsheads Loaf SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking. A. Maclure. April 27. tf
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber, 150 barrels Pilot BREAD, 300 do. Navy do. 100 do. Ship do. All of superior quality, which I will sell low for cash or good paper. Stephen Harris. April 24. tf
For SALE, The Subscriber is authorised to Sell A HOUSE AND LOT, belonging to Captain John George, and at present occupied by him, immediately at the foot of Colley's Bridge. The Lot commences 13 feet to the eastward of the house, and runs 60 feet back towards Hodge's line, thence on a line parallel with the street out to the channel of the creek. For elegance of situation, this Lot is not surpassed by any in the Borough, and must from its situation be equal to any in point of salubrity. For particulars apply to Francis S. Taylor. April 24. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too careless to preserve it, that oppressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home, where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be injured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15. tf
145,000 wt. prime COFFEE. We will commence landing the above quantity from on board the ship Rebecca, to-morrow; it is offered for sale on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. April 13. tf
For RENT, The Fire-Proof HOUSE on Market-Street, occupied by Mr. S. Marks, jun. possession to be had on the 1st June next. George Vashon. Feb. 23. tf
FOR SALE, 370 bags Coffee, 22 bales Cotton, 11 hogsheads clayed Sugar, 50 do. Muscovado do.—entitled to drawback and certificate. 10 chests German Goods, consisting of Britannias, Platillas, and Crease a la Morlaix—entitled to drawback. 15,000 feet St. Domingo Mahogany, of large dimensions and choice quality; 5000 bushels Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks; Gosport Rum in hds. and barrels. And on a credit of twelve months for approved paper. 12 pipes choice old L. part. Madeira Wine. James Young. For SALE, A likely Mulatto BOY, about 12 years of age. Apply to the Editor of this paper. April 27. tf
SPRING GOODS. COCKE and SANTORD, Have received for the Ship Hunter, from London, an assortment of SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Muslins, plain and figured, Cambricks, Dimities, Calicoes, Ginghams, Chambrys, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheeting, Oznaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Dowlas, Checks, Seine and Wrapping Twine, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Gloves, Best superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bombazens, Bombazens, Bombazens, Cases, Lutestrings, Folding Matrasses, Fashionable Hats, and a few pair Dress Boots. They are in daily expectation of A supply of Cutlery and Saddlery, &c. from Liverpool. May 4. 2m
Spring and Summer GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the Ship Hunter, from London, their supply of Fancy and Fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1. tf
NEW STORE. KIDD AND OWEN, Have just received at their Store, No. 39, Main-street, by Captain Walker, from Baltimore, a handsome collection Of Seasonable GOODS, Among which are A few pieces 7-4 wide black and blue superfine Cloths; 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen; 7-8 wide Cotton Cassimeres; narrow do.; 6-4 wide Leno Shawls; 4-4 and 6-4 figured and plain Leno; Dimities; 4-4 wide pink coloured Ginghams; 6-4 wide pink plaid Muslin; Linen Cambrick; Calicoes; and a variety of other GOODS in their line, which being chosen out of the first spring arrivals in Baltimore, and purchased on the best terms, will be sold low for cash. April 29. tf
For Rent or Lease, The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms below stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4. tf
WANTED, A Negro WOMAN, A washer, and one that has been used to a family, for which cash will be given; a young woman would be preferred; none need apply but such as can be well recommended.—Apply to the Editor of this paper. May 4. tf
Wanted by the Subscribers, A quantity of OAK BARK, For which the following prices will be given in Cash, delivered at their Tan-Yard, For Spanish Oak Bark, $ 10 per cord, Willow or Water Oak, 9 Red Oak, 8 Young White Oak, 7 It is recommended to those who get Bark, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. William Plume, & Co. April 10. tf
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, 100 half barrels do. } Afloat. Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffit, from Matanzas, 43 boxes brown } Clayed SUGARS, 32 do. white } And in Store, 150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 50,000 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading, A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on liberal credit. George Wilson. April 22. tf
FOR SALE. Now landing from the brig Sally and Jenny, 64 hhds. Sugar; 11 barrels do. 34 bags Coffee; 10 hhds. Rum.—Apply to Phinehas Dana. March 6. tf
NOTICE Is hereby given, that application will be made at the Bank of the United States, for payment of a Note, No. 1785, for Fifty Dollars, dated 6th July, 1804, payable at the Office of Discount and Deposit in Norfolk, one moiety of which Note has been lost or destroyed by accident. May 6. 1aw3m*
Landing on Newton's wharf, the CARGO of the brig Paulina, Captain Fernald, from Tobago, 116 hogsheads RUM, 12 do. Molasses, 4 do. Shrub. On Commerce-street wharf from on board the Ship Meridian, Robert Lord, master, from Rotterdam, 100 pipes choice Holland GIN. For Sale by Moses Myers. April 27. tf
For SALE, 64 boxes of fresh Imperial TEA, Received from Philadelphia per the Schooner Adventure, Captain Town, entitled to drawback of duties if exported. Also, 3 bales of German Ticklenburgs, 1000 pieces of Yellow Nankeens, first chop, 500 do. do. do. long, 3 cases White Platillas; 10 pipes Holland Gin, 18 pipes Country Gin, 46 quarter chests Young Hyson Tea. Mackinder & White. April 24. tf
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Allum, Balsam of Peru, Balsam of Tolu, Balsam of Virginian, Balsam of White Pine, Balsam of Wild Cherry, Balsam of Wild Plum, Balsam of Wild Walnut, Balsam of Wild Oak, Balsam of Wild Elm, Balsam of Wild Ash, Balsam of Wild Poplar, Balsam of Wild Willow, Balsam of Wild Birch, Balsam of Wild Cedar, Balsam of Wild Cypress, Balsam of Wild Juniper, Balsam of Wild Redwood, Balsam of Wild Sequoia, Balsam of Wild Yew, Balsam of Wild Hemlock, Balsam of Wild Spruce, Balsam of Wild Fir, Balsam of Wild Larch, Balsam of Wild Tamarac, Balsam of Wild Nootka, Balsam of Wild Alaska, Balsam of Wild Pacific, Balsam of Wild Atlantic, Balsam of Wild Indian, Balsam of Wild African, Balsam of Wild Australian, Balsam of Wild American, Balsam of Wild European, Balsam of Wild Asiatic, Balsam of Wild South American, Balsam of Wild North American, Balsam of Wild Central American, Balsam of Wild Caribbean, Balsam of Wild Mediterranean, Balsam of Wild Black Sea, Balsam of Wild Caspian Sea, Balsam of Wild Red Sea, Balsam of Wild Persian Gulf, Balsam of Wild Arabian Sea, Balsam of Wild Indian Ocean, Balsam of Wild Pacific Ocean, Balsam of Wild Atlantic Ocean, Balsam of Wild Arctic Ocean, Balsam of Wild Antarctic Ocean, Balsam of Wild Southern Ocean, Balsam of Wild Northern Ocean, Balsam of Wild Eastern Ocean, Balsam of Wild Western Ocean, Balsam of Wild Southern Ocean, Balsam of Wild Northern Ocean, Balsam of Wild Eastern Ocean, Balsam of Wild Western Ocean. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MATCHES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. *** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'tx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. June 2. tf
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. 783
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteus, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER OF ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. *** PERRY'S and LETTOM'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHE'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf, 1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback. A few cases, Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in hds. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and a few hds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit. Brunet & Thompson. March 16. 6d&1awtf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marden's and Kethery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER. The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens; to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography." April 1. tf
DESERTERS!!! Deserted on the 12th instant, from the Sloop Harmony, of Philadelphia, bound to Washington City, with recruits for the Chesapeake frigate: CHARLES WALKER, SAMUEL FRANCIS, THOMAS PENDLETON, and PERRY POULSON. C. Walker is 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, aged 32 years, the skin on his left ear is contracted, on his left breast he has the figure of a man and woman printed with India ink. SAMUEL FRANCIS, is 5 feet 1 and an 1-2 inches high, aged 17 or 18 years, sturdy built and flat nosed; the first joint of the fore finger on his right hand is cut off; speaks Creole occasionally. THOMAS PENDLETON, 5 feet 2 inches high, aged 18 years, sturdy built, light complexion. PERRY POULSON, a mulatto, 5 feet 9 inches high, curly hair and black eyes; his right thumb nail has been injured. Ten dollars reward will be given by the subscriber for either of the above mentioned men being secured so that I get them again. Also, escaped from the rendezvous in Norfolk, on Friday night, April 19th, JOHN BROOKS, shipped in the United States service; he is aged about 25 years, 5 feet 10 inches high, light complexion, light hair and grey eyes, and is pug-nosed. The subscriber will pay 15 dollars to any person who will deliver the said Brooke at the rendezvous, with all expenses paid. Sidney Smith, Recruiting Officer. April 20. tf
The partnership of Gilliat & Mac- kinder being dissolved by the mutual consent of those concerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed. All persons therefore who have any claims against the said concern, are requested to send in their demands forthwith, and those indebted are desired to pay up their respective debts to Mac-kinder & White, who are fully authorised by the late partners of the house of Gilliat & Mackinder to settle and adjust concerns. March 6. 3m
LOTS FOR SALE. The subscriber will sell fourteen LOTS in the Borough of Norfolk, well situated for private residence. A credit of one and two years will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. A plan may be seen by applying to Robert B. Taylor. March 18. 2m
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead drawn Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanon & Co. March 2. tf
For RENT, And possession given the 1st June next, that well known Tavern, The Exchange Coffee-House. Any person inclined to rent may have it furnished with suitable furniture and servants, or not, as they may think proper. This house is so well known, that it is conceived no particular description of it is necessary; it is sufficient to observe that it was built expressly for a publick house. John Warren. March 18. tf
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale, The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Grass, adjoining the town of Kempville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchard; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
NOTICE. The concern of Davis and Dickson, being settled by arbitrators, those indebted will make immediate payment to Thomas Davis, who is solely authorised to settle and adjust all accounts for or against said concern. Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. April 8. tf
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO,  NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE, February 27.
ALEXANDER CLARK, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Intends soon to leave this State, and requests all those indebted to him to make immediate payment, and all those to whom he is indebted to render their accounts for settlement. Grateful to his friends for past favours, still solicits a continuance until his business is settled. February 6. 1awtf
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.