Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-11-12 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDI.
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 12, 1806.
[NO. 51.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
The Ship SHEFFIELD, for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton on moderate terms.—Apply to Nov. 7. JOSIAH COWPER.
For MADEIRA, The Brig CATHARINE, Thomas Callahan, master, having half her cargo engaged, will be dispatched by the 20th inst. For freight of a few hundred barrels, apply to Robert Dickson.
Wanted —200 bbls. Hominy Corn, and some black Ey'd Pease. Nov. 7. 3t
For FREIGHT or PASSAGE, The new Schooner MORNING STAR, will sail for Charleston with all convenient speed, if sufficient encouragement is offered; has excellent accommodations for passengers, and can take 3 or 400 hundred barrels on freight. Apply to capt. F. Barber on board, at Campbell's wharf, or to Christopher Try. Nov. 7. 3t
SALT. A Cargo of best Liverpool Stoved SALT, arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, will be sold on accommodating terms if taken along side. Robert Dickson.
The DUNROBIN CASTLE, burthen 288 tons, 12 guns and men a favorable, is offered for Freight or Charter to a port in Britain or Ireland. Apply as above. Nov. 5. 6t
For PHILADELPHIA. The fine new Schooner ADONIS, Frederick Hall, master, having part of her cargo already engaged, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, lying at Macure's wharf, or D. R. Waddey, & Co. November 5. tf
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Josiah Cowper. Oct. 28. tf
For Charter, The fine new Ship Moses Brown, burthen 356 tons, can receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, MOSES MYERS. October 28. tf
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 300 bbls.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf
FOR SALE, The fine new Pilot Boat Schooner COMET, burthen about 120 tons, will sail uncommonly fast, built in the very best manner, and will be sold very low. For terms apply to Mr. Litchfield on board, at Newton's wharf, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. October 17. 3w
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY, Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Peterborough, or to T. & W. A. Armistead. October 10. tf
For Liverpool, The very excellent Ship MENTOR, Stephen Waterman, master, two years old and an half old, and burthen 350 bbls.—she is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 25th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or N. Heron. Oct. 8. tf
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED, Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogheads burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in all this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to Christopher Fry. October 7. tf
For SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary, Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Captain Vickery, to a port in France, but then 330 hogheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogheads burthen. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship. 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 128
For SALE or CHARTER, The Schooner NANCY, C. Greene, master, burthen 54 tons, or about 400 barrels, in complete order for sea, and can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or Christopher Try. November 10. 3t
For SALE, The fast-sailing American registered brig FLORA. If not applied for in ten days, a freight for Liverpool will be preferred. Alexander Leckie. November 10. 3t
A Freight of TOBACCO is wanted for the remarkable American Ship AMIALE ANTONIETTE, Capt. Williams. Apply as above. November 10. 8t
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, the fast sailing new Schooner THREE FRIENDS, captain Sears, burthen 100 tons—A freight to the West-Indies would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or FISK & GAILLETT. Who have for Sale on board said vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron; 1 do. German Steel, 150 barrels No. 1 & 2 Beef; 40 casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales India Cotton, assorted, 100 boxes Chocolate and Sommaceti Candles, 1000 wt. white Ginger in the root; 15 trunks Shoes assorted, 100 sides Leather and 200 do. Dry Goods suitable for the season, which will be sold very low. Nov. 10. tf
For Liverpool, The good Ship LURA, Thomas Hood, master, burthen about 260 bbls. Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander MacLure.
Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do. Earthenware. And in Store,
8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 75 crates Earthenware; 35 Hogsheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do.; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 bds. Cogniac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Winder Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Cattle Soap; 25 baskets 12 cases Anniseed, 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf
Potatoes & Cod Fish. For Sale on board the Schooner Sally & Louis, lying at Messrs. Southgate's wharf, 1000 bushels Nova Scotia Potatoes; 10 quintals Cod Fish. November 10. 3t
SHOES, &c. E. STURTENANT, has now landing from the Schooner Three Friends, a fresh assortment of Ladies' Gentlemen's and Children's SHOES and BOOTS; Cotton and Wool CARDS. Nov. 10. 3t
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living on Knott's Island, Currituck County, on Sunday the 5th instant, a negro man by the name of JACK, between 27 and 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, stout build, of a bright dark colour; his under fore teeth are a little decayed, and has on his right arm a scar occasioned by a burn, between the elbow and wrist; had on when he went off a pair of English striped linen towlers, coarse cotton shirt, tow frock, and a freamouth jacket much worn, a fringed gingham short coat, short mouselon top jacket, an old wool hat, and a pair of old shoes. Whoever secures the said negro so that I get him again shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home to me. Elias Williams. November 10. 3*
Dissolution of Partnership. THE Subscriber informs his friends that having dissolved his Partnership with Louis Sautreau, he has removed to the house No. 11. Church-Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Magie, where he intends to keep a general assortment of FANCY GOODS, which he will sell at a moderate price. He has just received from New-York, Two trunks of fine Kid Slippers, do. Miles' Red Morocco do. do. do. Boots for Children, With a handsome assortment of Tortoise Shell Combs. BERAUD. November 7. 3*
GIVEN for drawn Red and White Oak Hog-head STAVES.—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.  FOR SALE, London Porter, Linseed Oil in jugs, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Pork, &c. November 7. 6t
Taken up Adrift. IN the gale of the 18th last month, a large Wood LIGHTER, about 40 feet long, 12 feet wide, appears to have been recently tarred, and last employed in the transportation of pine wood. The owner on paying the expense of this advertisement, and some gratuity to the Negroes who took her up, may have her again by applying to Luke Wheeler. November 7. tf
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marseilles, 600 bbls. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 120 bbls. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes Wespier Gin; 800 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. 251
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 butts SALT—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann, Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31. tf
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Mar-tinique CORDIALS. Oct. 7. tf
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morla, 5 bales Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs—entitled to drawback. James Young. October 17. tf
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular 18 Pipes, 11 Hogsheads, 3 Qr. Casks Madeira WINE, A Cargo of Isle of May SALT, 600 Sacks Live-pool stoved do. 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 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 Canvass, 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 10. 244
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Ex'r. August 1. tf
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. 534
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hubbard, who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia, have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, } August 18, 1806. tf
The Subscriber offers for Sale the following Merchandise on reasonable terms, 50 casks Nails and Spikes, assorted. 6 do. Hoes do. 5 do. Smoothing Irons; 1 do. Axes, assorted, A few pair fire Dogs and Irons; 6 doz. Spades, 3 boxes half pint Tumblers, Window Glass, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, 2 Time Pieces; a quantity of Jugs and Butter Pots, 40 jugs split Pease; a few bags Pepper, A few bds. Molasses; 15 bds. low land Tobacco. ALSO,
A brick DWELLING-HOUSE, slated, 26 by 32 feet, and nearly finished with the best materials, situated on a pleasant lot on Cumberland-street, in fee simple, 130 feet deep by 33 feet 8 inches front. Robert Gibson. October 15. 12w4w
ROBBERY!!! ON Saturday evening between the hours of eleven and twelve, the subscribers store was broken open, and the following GOODS taken therefrom, viz.
10 yards 5-4 blue Coating; 2 pieces 5-4 white Cotton; 1 1-2 yard 6-4 dark brown Cloth; 6 pieces 4-4 white Cottons; 12 or 14 pieces fine Calico; 8 pieces common do.; 10 pieces Pocket Handkerchiefs; 1 piece 6-4 Muffin 10 yards; 3 or 4 Muffin Shawls, blue borders; 2 Mandras Handkerchiefs; 10 Ronal do.; 1 black silk Waistcoat; 1 blue silk do.; 1-2 piece Linen; 1 piece Gingham; 1-2 piece blue Cotton; 1 bottle Wine; 1 do. sweet do.; 1 Note Bank Philadelphia, 10 dollars; 20 dollars in silver; 1 small box containing sundry pieces of money, and also a note of hand given by Nicholson to Wood for seventy dollars; 3 dozen Women's Hose; 2 pair blue do.; 1 pair grey do.; 2 hams; 2 pair gloves. FIFTY DOLLARS reward will be given for the detection of the thief and recovery of the property, and in proportion for such as may be returned. John Gerard. November 3. 4*
LANDING on Marsden's-whf. from Alexandria, 134 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do. 24 do. Crackers; 43 half barrels do.—which will be sold on very low terms by applying to John Brown, Marklan's-wharf. October 22. 252
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. 95
FOR SALE, NOW a-float in the harbor, 10,000 drawn pipe STAVES. Richard Blow. Nov. 3. tf
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. tf
The Subscriber has on hand, 200 barrels Pilot Bread; 200 do. Navy do. 300 quarter barrels Crackers—All of first quality, which will be sold on liberal credit, or bartered for West India produce. STEPHEN HARRIS. Five or six Boys from 14 to 16 years of age will be taken as Apprentices to the Baking business. October 29. tf
FOR SALE, 400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinheha Dana. October 10. tf
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 13. tf
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Superfine CLOTHS, Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Sible Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburgs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazets, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf
Salt Sacks and Double Twilled Sacking, of an excellent quality, for Sale by William Knox. November 3. 3
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterl. in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at sixty days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5. tf
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 thickets; 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
Grenada RUM. THIS DAY landing on Commerce-Street, from the ship Mose, captain Leaman, 280 puncheons fine flavored Grenada RUM—For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. IN STORE,
15 Pipes Hollands GIN; and a parcel of excellent Green COFFEE. Nov. 5. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf

TO SHIEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING NOV. 12, 1806.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability in Hampshire county, Massachusetts, to his friend in the vicinity of Amherst, N. H. dated in September last.
"General Eaton is now in this town; and he says that he has seen a letter but a few days from Marietta, (Ohio) which informed, that colonel Burr was there, and was undertaking or endeavouring to undertake, an expedition—that he had actually engaged some boats, and offered commissions to a number of young men in those parts to engage with him in what he (Burr) said "would be a laudable & honourable undertaking." Gen. E. has no doubt that Burr's intent is to erect a separate government west of the Alleghany, and probably make himself either a sovereign or be viceroy to some foreign prince.—The latter I am inclined to think, can't be the motive. Burr had rather be the first in hell than to serve in heaven. Spain will not be in a condition to support such a colony as perhaps France may. Should Burr raise an insurrection many things will be necessary, which we little think of."
[Albany Gaz.]
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Washington, dated 30th October.
"The brother of a lieutenant of marines in the barracks here has written from Marietta, or wherever else col. Burr is, that his actions are suspicious, and in consequence thereof he had moved his family back, and intended to remain and protect his property."
The letter further states, that this information had been laid before the president, and that energetic measures were talked of, but as congress would soon meet, nothing would probably be done until their meeting, though it was confidently said, the marines were ordered to proceed immediately for New-Orleans under captain Cormick.
Another letter says,
"All the marines at Washington are ordered immediately to New-Orleans."
Captain A. Stodart, of the United States army a few days since, marched from Philadelphia with 30 men—at Carlisle he will receive 100 more—and from thence proceed to fort Adams on the Mississippi, or to Red River.
Aurora.
[The following article is copied into our paper, with a view to shew to our readers the discussions which are agitated in the Western country.]
From the Ohio Herald.
The growing prosperity and increasing wealth of the United States is a pleasing subject of contemplation. A government of our choice, and those appointed to administer it indulging our utmost wish; an exemption from direct taxation; a market procured for us at the expense of our Atlantick brethren, and a thousand other advantages, to which our connexion with the union can alone secure us, are benefits which should not be disregarded.
These reflections are occasioned by observing a serious attempt to sow dissatisfaction among us; to prepare the publick mind for any measures a desperate character may incline to pursue.
The western people will, we hope, spurn at the base proposition, and shew a proper detestation of the nefarious scheme.
We have noticed for some weeks a highly impolitic enquiry continued up in the Ohio Gazette, printed at Marietta, relative to Burr's plans in the western country. So far from disapproving a secession of the western country from the union, the necessity is urged. Querist, the writer's signature, says of Burr, "It should be known, however, to the intelligent of the western country, that the National Intelligencer will never dare to take part in the inculcation of one man, whose views a deperate parographer in Frankfort has foolishly attempted to fathom. A Wilkinson or a Brown may gaze for a moment on the ignis fatuus that has danced upon the swamps of Frankfort; but a spark from the genius of a Burr would dissipate the vapour."
On the 11th inst. the following appears.—"The condition of a great nation, plundered of its national rights; with an administration suffering itself tamely to be brow-beaten at the seat of government by an unaccredited individual of a foreign nation, actually occupying one hundred miles extent of territory on both banks of the Mississippi; not in a country, the right to which is waiting the issue of negotiation—but in Louisiana, properly so called by Spain herself; a nation governed by an administration supported upon the dilapidated basis of a broken and disappointed party, that will with difficulty endure the period of its natural expiration—a nation, abounding in natural and political resources, and stocked with good and patriotick citizens—but actually unprovided with a party to take the helm of or the political compass to steer by. Such a spectacle may furnish a scene of pantomime, will be awful and revolting to all true Americans. Do we desire further examples? our ears are assailed by the just murmurs of the disbanded army, and our glorious infant, but discontented navy. Shall we compose our alarms in the hope of reviving federalists and Federalism? But that party, if it could be rallied, never will assist, never did co-operate in unity of sentiment or individuality of interest.—What a prospect then so speedily solicits our regards of a catastrophe so near at hand!"
"No man, who is capable of duly appreciating the nature of whatever trade does or shall hereafter fall to the share of the western countries, will deny, that we never can be absolutely free from all extrinsic influence or controul upon that trade; and therefore, that however difficult of access we may be by a foreign enemy in commercial pursuits, so far as we can prosecute them from our situation, we shall for a long time be subject to the influence of our foreign relations. But that we neither ought nor will vest that influence in the Atlantick States, is a principle which, if not palatable to every one on its presentation—will, I am persuaded, before two years, more roll over us, be held orthodox and sacred by every man capable of understanding it, on this side of the mountains. I will now, however, further anticipate a subject I shall more fully handle hereafter.
A great previous question involving our dearest rights and independence, viz. "how long these cis-Allegany countries will continue, as at present, members of the Federal union," first demands our earliest investigation—and among the causes that have retarded or hitherto prevented the information of the people on both sides of the Allegany on this subject—there seems no hesitation to enumerate the following—1st. An impolitic jealousy of the growing wealth and consequence of the western country, cherished under various forms, by all parties in power, since the revolution—2dly, Commercial prejudices in the Atlantick states—3dly, the general poverty of a large majority of the emigrants to these western countries, and the greater facility they experience here of settling themselves in ordinary circumstances above that they possess to the eastward.
"If it be unknown to our brethren on the Atlantick—or disregarded there by all but merchants and financiers, that these western countries, in effect, labour under greater hardships than ever the old colonies endured from Britain, having besides to digest the nauseating drug of a misplaced and untrusted delegation, legislative and executive, which will continue to bear them down, under the share they bear of the federal burthen; that every administration since the union, has been influenced and ever must be so, by a commercial interest adverse or indifferent to the prosperity of the western country; that it must be the wish of such interest, to see any system continued, that will prevent an increase of the impost, by supplying a federal revenue from other sources. If these things be withheld from the knowledge of the people by their servants how loudly should we shout from the mountains to the ocean, and demand, "for what beneficial return to ourselves do we pay an annual contribution of upwards of 3,000,000 of dollars, appropriated to objects of federal concern, no way regarding our interest, present or to come, whilst 100,000 would suffice for administering the government or governments of our country! but this, Sir, is only one of the six motives, I have thought of, that must and will induce a severance of the cis and trans-Atlantick states, which I shall hereafter develop."
Such are the leading arguments introduced to refute the charges, and divert the odium attached to certain characters since the publication of the Western World.
WASHINGTON, November 5.
The honourable DAVID M. ERSKINE, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannick Majesty to the United States, was on Monday received by the Secretary of State, and by him presented to the President of the United States.
On the same day, ANTHONY MERRY, Esq. late Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from the same court, took leave of the President.
Information from the Westward.
The latest authentic accounts are from gov. Claiborne and gen. Wilkinson, and come down to the 24th of Sept. At this period an answer was expected from the governor of the Spanish province of Taxos, which would be likely to determine the complexion of the measures to be pursued on the part of the United States. Such doubts were entertained on this head, that the preponderating opinion was that recourse to force would be rendered inevitable. In this event, we rejoice to say, that there is but little ground for apprehension. The Spanish forces amount to about fifteen hundred, while our regular force, reinforced by militia, will be from eleven to thirteen hundred. The Americans were still at Nachitoches, and the Spaniards at Bayou Pierre.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) Sept. 20.
Late accounts from a neighbouring colony state, that the insurgents there had recently engaged with General Ferrand, in which they received a very severe repulse, from four to five thousand of their men having been killed and wounded during the contest. Dispatches are likewise said to have arrived there from France, expressing the most ardent wish of the emperor Napoleon, to have good order and tranquillity re-established, for which purpose it was stated, that every succour with troops, &c. should be afforded them, and that one of the branches of the imperial family was to be nominated to the government of the colony. This it was generally supposed and accredited, would be "Notre Frere Jerome," an appointment no doubt more consonant and agreeable to his feelings, and where he runs no risk of either his life or being made a prisoner, than that of his recent "hair breadth escapes" while on board a French man of war.
October 3.
His majesty's brig Ferret, arrived at Port Royal, on Monday evening, from a cruise. The Ferret, on her arrival off Coro, learning that the city had been evacuated by Gen. Miranda, put capt. Leslie (who returned from this island, with answers to the dispatches addressed to our commanders) on board the Galatea frigate, from whence he was landed at Aruba. On Sunday last off Aruba, the Ferret spoke the British brig Highland Lass, captain McNicoll, of this port, and obtained information from her, that Gen. Miranda had been reinforced by La Seine frigate, captain Atkins, on board which vessel he had embarked, and sailed with all his armament from Aruba, and it was supposed intended to go to Curacoa, from whence he would proceed to Barbados, in the hope of obtaining a sufficient number of adherents, to attempt once more his long meditated scheme of giving freedom to South America.
Foreign Intelligence
Via New-Bedford.
LONDON, Sept. 15.
The embarkation of troops for foreign service is renewed with increased activity.
An order has been received at the dock-yard, Portsmouth, to communicate how soon the flat bottomed boats, which are usually employed in disembarking troops, can be got ready for service.
The boats of the Haughty gun brig, have recently cut out of port 8 Spanish loaded vessels. She has, in her last cruise, destroyed 12 or 14 other vessels.
An attempt to cut out Jerome's ship Veteran, we have every reason to believe has, ere this, been made by two of our frigates.
Price of Stocks—Consols 63 3/4, Omnium 7 3/4. Omnium on the 13th was at 8 1/2.
The reason given by Alexander for his refusal to
ratify the treaty with France, is that D'Oubril had acted entirely contrary to his instructions; but his Imperial majesty declares he is willing to renew the negotiations.
[St. Petersburg—Official.]
September 18.
CAPTURE OF BUENOS AYRES.
The official news of the capture of Buenos Ayres is received. It capitulated on the 27th of June.—There fell into the hands of the English 1,291,338 dollars in silver and bullion. General Beresford has issued a proclamation as lieutenant governor; and promise to allow a free trade to all nations in amity with England.
The trade of Buenos Ayres is to be on the same by promise, as that of Trinidad.
It was estimated that the merchandise in the king's stores, principally jesuits bark and quicksilver; and what is in the Phillipine company's stores, with the little that is retained of floating property would amount, if it could be disposed of, to between 2 and 3 million of dollars. Of the bullion delivered in, some was claimed as private property, and was to be restored—and so of some of the money.
Ninety pieces of ordnance, 550 whole barrels powder, 2203 muskets with bay onets, 71 without bayonets, 616 carbines, 4079 pistols, 31 musketoons, and 1247 swords were taken at Buenos Ayres. The English had 1 man killed, 12 wounded, and 1 was missing.
In the capitulation, the 1st article provides that the Spanish troops shall be prisoners of war, allows native and domiciliated officers and soldiers to remain—the 2d article promises respect to all private property, civil military or religious—3d promises protection to the people, and that they shall not be compelled to bear arms against his Catholic majesty—4th continues the civil officers in commission, and promises respect to existing customs—5th provides for the safety of the publick archives—6 continues the taxes and appropriations as heretofore—7th assures respect to the Catholic religion—8th continues the ecclesiastical court—9th directs the delivery of coasting vessels to their owners—10th agrees that all the publick property shall be delivered to the English.
In general Beresford's letter to the secretary of state, announcing the capture of Buenos Ayres, he mentions that the whole force under his command was 1621, with 2 5 and a half inch howitzers, and 2 light 3 pounders. The Spanish regular force consisted of 2000, and opposed the advance of the British a short time at the village of Reduction, and at the river Chuelo, at which latter place they had destroyed the bridge. Their fire was always ill-directed, and did little or no execution.
General Beresford, in one of his letters, says, that after the passage of the river Chuelo, the city of Buenos remained at his mercy and that the only conditions on which he entered were such as he pleased to offer. The coasting vessels released were valued at a million and half of dollars. The British had made an expedition 50 miles from the interior, had found the dispositions of the people favourable to the British, and had recovered considerable treasure which persons were endeavouring to carry to Cordova.
Extract of a letter from commodore Popham, who commanded the expedition against Buenos Ayres, to the secretary of the admiralty.
"Off Buenos Ayres, 6th July.
"Sir, in a letter which I had the honour to address you from St. Helena, on the 30th of April, I fully explained, for the information of my lords commissioners of the admiralty, the motives that induced me to press so strongly the urgency and expediency of undertaking an expedition against the enemy's settlements on Rio de la Plata.
"I have, therefore, only to give you a short detail of the proceedings of the squadron; previously congratulating their lordships on his majesty's forces being in full possession of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, the capital of one of the richest and most extensive provinces of South America.
"To the commerce of Great Britain it exhibits peculiar advantages, as well as to the active industry of her manufacturing towns.—And when I venture, in addition, to assure their lordships of the extreme healthiness of the climate, I trust I only hold out a consolation that the friends of every person employed on this expedition are justly entitled to, and which I am satisfied will be equally gratifying to the feelings of every British subject.
"As I considered it an object of material consequence to obtain the earliest local information of the river, I placed the squadron under the direction of capt. Rowley, and preceded it in the Narcissus for that purpose.
"On the 8th ult. we anchored near the island of Flores; and after passing Montevideo the following day, we detained a Portuguese schooner, by whom the intelligence we had formerly received, was generally confirmed. On the 11th, we fell in with the Encounter and Ocean tranports near the south coast of the river, and on the 13th, we joined the squadron.
"It was immediately determined to attack the capital; and no time was lost in removing the marine battalion to the Narcissus, the Encounter and the tranports, for the purpose of proceeding to Buenos Ayres, while the Diadem blockaded the port of Monte-Viedo, and the Raisonable and Diomede, by way of demonstration, cruized near Maldonado, and other assailant points.
"Our progress up the river was very much retarded by the shoalness of the water, adverse winds and currents, continual fogs, and the great inaccuracy of the charts; but by the unremitting and laborious exertions of the officers and men, I had the honour to command, these difficulties were surmounted, and the squadron anchored, on the afternoon of the 25th, off Point Qu Imey a Pouichin, about 12 miles from Buenos Ayres.
"As it was impossible for the Narcissus to approach the shore on account of the shoalness of water, the Encounter was run in so close as to take the ground, the more effectually to cover the debarkation of the army in case of necessity; the whole however was landed in the course of the evening without the least opposition; consisting of the detachment of his majesty's troops from the cape, and that from St. Helena, with the marine battalion under the orders of captain King, of his majesty's ship the Diadem, which was composed of the marines of the squadron augmented by the incorporation of some seamen, and three companies of Royal Blues from the same source of enterprize, which had been regularly trained for that duty, and dressed in an appropriate uniform.
"The enemy was posted at the village of Reduction, which was an eminence about two miles from
the beach, with the appearance of a fine plain between the two armies, which, however, proved in the following morning to be only a morass in a high state of verdure.
"This in some measure checked our advancement, nor did the enemy open his field train till the troops were nearly in the middle of the swamp, from whence he thought it was impossible for them to be extricated.
"The able and excellent disposition of gen. Beresford, and the intrepidity of his army, very soon, however, satisfied the enemy, that his only safety was in a precipitate retreat, for we had the satisfaction of seeing from the ships near 4000 Spanish cavalry flying in every direction, leaving their artillery behind them, while the troops were ascending the hill with that coolness and courage, which has on every occasion marked the character of a British soldier, and has been exemplified in proportion to the difficulties and dangers by which he was opposed.
"On the 27th, in the morning, we saw some firing near the banks of the river Chello, but it blew so hard that it was totally impracticable to have any communication with the shore during that day. On the 28th, our troops took possession of Buenos Ayres.
"I have sent lieut. Groves to take possession of Eusenaba de Baragon, a port to the eastward of Buenos Ayres, where I understood there are two gun vessels and two merchant ships."
It appears that the French have not yet obtained possession of Cattaro. The Montenegrins hold it.
GREENOCK, Sept. 19.
Since our last, both the Hamburg mails which were due have arrived. Their contents are important. Prussia has been driven to such extremity, that unless she at length determine to resist the further encroachments of France, she must submit to receive the imperial coup de grace, and sink into absolute vassalage. Russia holds a commanding position; Sweden preserves her wonted spirit; and Austria seems waiting for an opportunity to revenge the insults she has sustained.
A Cottenburg mail has likewise arrived: the following is an extract of a letter from that place:
"The messenger, Basset, arrived here yesterday from St. Petersburg: He brings advice, that the emperor of Russia has refused to ratify with France the convention concluded by M. D'Oubril. A letter from Stockholm contains the same intelligence, with the addition, that a new coalition is forming against France, to consist of Russia, Prussia, Sweden, Hesse, &c. If this be true, peace must yet be at a distance."
Another letter from Cottenburg of the date of September 5, says:
"A Russian courier arrived yesterday, in 8 days from St. Petersburg, with important dispatches for England.
"All the accounts from St. Petersburg, agree in stating, that the emperor has refused to ratify the treaty made with France; & that M. D'Oubril is in some disgrace for having gone beyond his instructions. The Russian army has been considerably augmented, and 500,000 men were ready to march at a moment's warning. The command of it will be given, it is said, to the old gen. Kanniokoy, who was famous in the time of Catherine."
ALTONA, Sept. 6.
On the 21st August, an alliance was concluded between Prussia and Hesse.
Great preparations are making in Russia. That emperor has 40,000 men on the frontiers of Moldavia; 40,000 on those of Gallatia, and 150,000 on those of Prussia.
Continuation of Translations from Paris papers, received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship William Penn, Captain Watson, in 42 days from Nantes.
ASSEMBLY OF THE JEWS IN PARIS.
PARIS, Sept. 11.
The German papers, having most strangely perverted the answers given by the Synod of the Jews convened in Paris, more particularly those given to the third and sixth questions, we have to gratify a number of our subscribers republished all the answers, as we have obtained them from a well informed correspondent. (Journal des Commerce.)
1st Ques.—Is a plurality of wives permitted to the Jews?
Ans.—It is not lawful for the Jews to take more than one wife. They generally comply with the laws of the European states in which they reside, and those forbidding polygamy, the Jews comply with those laws.
Moses did not expressly command to marry more than one, neither did he forbid it. It would appear that taking it for granted that such a thing would happen, he regulates the portions of children of different wives. Although polygamy was tolerated in the East, the ancients proscribe to the Jews not to marry more than one woman, unless their substance afforded the means of providing for more, and their issue. It was different in the west, where desirous of conforming to the usages of the nations among which they settled, the Jews generally renounced polygamy. Some few individuals however still following that practice, a Synod was convened at Worms in the 11th century, in which the Rabbi Gueshon presided, composed of 100 Rabbies. This assembly pronounced an anathema against every Israelite, who should thereafter marry more than one woman, this prohibition, seconded by the influence of European manners and laws, has been obeyed ever since.
2d Question.—Does the religion of the Jews admit of divorce? is such a divorce considered as exclusive, when at variance with the laws of France?
Ans. Divorce is allowed by the law of Moses, but it is not valid unless previously decided by the tribunals according to the laws of France. Submission to the laws of the Prince, is the first duty of all Jews, and if it is a fundamental maxime adopted among them, that in whatever relates to civil and political concerns, the laws of the state shall be paramount. Before they enjoyed in France the same rights as other citizens, and when by special acts of the state, which permitted them to govern themselves in conformity with their religious customs, they had the liberty of divorcing their wives; it was however very rarely used. Since the Revolution they have entirely conformed to the French laws; and when admitted to the rights of Citizenship, the Rabbies and principal Jews of France appeared before the local municipalities, and took the oath, strictly to

conform in all things to the laws of France, and to have no other rule in the adjustment of their civil concerns. Thus they can no longer consider divorce pronounced by their Rabbies as valid, since to be so it must be previously pronounced by the civil tribunals of the state.
Inasmuch as the Rabbies, by a decree of the Consuls, were forbidden to administer the marriage ceremony, unless the parties could show that they were previously married by a municipal officer, so in like manner they cannot pronounce divorce, unless previously pronounced by the civil authority. If even this decree did not decide the point, the sentence of the Rabbies would not be valid, as the law in regard to civil concerns, would be superior, to which either of the parties would have the right of appealing; from all which it results that the sentence of the Rabbies, without the sanction of the civil law, cannot be valid. And it is further evident, that since the Jews marry before the civil magistrate, that no Jew, who respects his religion can repudiate his wife, unless by double divorce, and on which account it is asserted that the law of Moses, is perfectly conformable to the civil law.
Question 3. —May a Jewess marry a Christian, or a Christian woman marry a Jew; or does their law allow them only to marry among themselves?
Answer. —The laws does not say, that a Jewess shall not marry a Christian, nor a Christian woman a Jew; neither does it declare that the Jews can only marry among themselves. The law forbids only marriages with the seven Canaanite nations, with Ammon Moab, and the Egyptians. The prohibition with the seven nations is absolute, that respecting Ammon & Moab is according to the laws of the Talmud, confined to the men, and not to the women, but it is believed that the latter ought to have embraced the Jewish religion. The law concerning the Egyptians is confined to the third generation. The prohibition is strictly applicable to the nations who worship Idols. The Talmud declares formally, that the modern nations are not idolaters, seeing that they, as we do, worship the Lord God of heaven and earth, hence many marriages have taken place between Jews and Christians, in France, Spain and Germany. These marriages were permitted or prohibited by the Princes in whose kingdoms or states the Jews resided; some such marriages are to be found in France at present, yet we cannot conceal that these marriages are against the opinion of the Rabbies; according to their tenets it is held that in the acceptance of the Talmud, a marriage requires religious ceremonies called Kiduschin , & the nuptial blessings, and as no marriage is valid in point of religion, if the said ceremonies are not performed, it is evident that no such marriage can take place between two individuals who should not both consider the said ceremony sacred: in which case they might separate again without being under the necessity of applying to their church for divorce. They would be considered as civilly, but not religiously married. Such is the opinion of the Rabbies, members of the assembly, and they would in general be not more inclined to celebrate the nuptials of a Christian woman with a Jew, or of a Jewess, than the Roman Catholic priests would be disposed to consecrate such a marriage.
The Rabbies however confess that a Jew who marries a Christian woman does not therefore cease to be a Jew in the opinion of his co-religionists, the same as he who marries a Jewess civilly and not according to the precepts of the religion.
Question 4. —Do the Jews consider Frenchmen as brothers, or as foreigners?
Ans. —The Jews consider Frenchmen as brothers, and not as foreigners, and which mode of considering them is in conformity with the principles of the law of Moses.
At the time when the Israelites existed as a nation, their legislator, prescribed to them, to love the stranger as their brother. "Remember, said he to them, that you have been strangers in Egypt." Respect and kindness towards strangers, are not only recommended by Moses, as a mere practical duty of social morality, but commanded by God himself. "When getting in your harvest, said he to them, do not go back to gather the gleanings, leave them for poor strangers, and the widow, do not ill-treat the stranger, do him no injury, love him and give him bread, supply him with clothes, if he want, I am the Everlasting your God, the Everlasting lover of strangers."
To those sentiments of benevolence Moses adds, the love of mankind in general. "Love thy equal as thyself." David also expresses himself, "The lord our God is all goodness, his mercy extends over all his works."
A Talmudist says, "we are obliged to love as brothers, to visit the sick, to bury the dead, and to assist the poor of the stranger, the same as if they were Israelites, whatever may be their opinions." There is in truth no act which a true Israelite ought not to perform towards a stranger." His principles, are, to forsake idolatry, not to blaspheme, not to commit adultery, not to kill or wound a fellow creature, not to rob, nor deceive, and to maintain justice. All our principles therefore make it a duty for us to love the French as brothers.
A pagan once required of the Rabbi Hillel, information respecting the Jewish religion, and to be briefly informed of its principles. He received the following reply "Do not to thy fellow creature that which thou would not should be done unto thee." This is the true religion, the rest is but consequence. A religion which prescribes to love the stranger, which recommends the practice of all the social virtues, enjoins us to love a fellow citizen as a brother. How can we consider them otherwise? we inhabit the same soil, we are ruled and protected by the same government, enjoy the same privileges, and fulfil the same duties.
There is between the Jew and the Christian another tie on the former, effacing the recollection of any difference of religion; that of gratitude, inspired by a free tolerance of our religion, which in addition to other favours, has acquired such force, that we cannot avoid joining our destiny with that of France. Yes, France is our native Country, and Frenchmen are our brothers. This glorious title, while it gives us more estimation in our own minds, is a pledge that we shall never cease to deserve it.
Question 5. —What are the relations, which the law prescribes to those French, who are not of the Jewish creed?
Ans. —The relations are the same as from one Jew to another. We acknowledge no other difference, but that of worshipping God, each in his own, and we believe this differing does not displease the God of Heaven and earth. The answer to the preceding question shews the relations which the law
of Moses, the Talmud, prescribe to us with the French who are not of our religion. And now since the Jews are no more a distinct nation, & since they enjoy the advantage of being incorporated into the great nation, which they consider as a political redemption, it is impossible that a Jew can consider a Frenchman who is not of his religion, different from one of his religion.
Question 6. Do the Jews who are born in France, and who are treated by the law, as French citizens, consider France as their native country, and are they obliged to defend her?
Ans. Men who have adopted a country in which they have resided during several generations, who under the restraints of particular laws which abridged their civil rights, and who had affection enough for that country, to prefer the misfortune of not partaking the rights and privileges of the other citizens, to that of leaving her, cannot now consider themselves in France but as Frenchmen. The obligation of defending her appears to them a duty both honourable and natural. Jeremiah, chap. 29, "tells the Jews to consider Babylon as their native country, although they were to remain there but seventy years. He recommends to them to clear the land, to build houses, to sow and plant." They followed his advice in such a manner, that Esdras, chap. 1, says "that when Cyrus gave them leave to return to Jerusalem, in order to rebuild the second temple, no more than 40,360 left Babylon, and that these were chiefly proletaire , all the rich having remained in that city." The love of the Jews for their country, is a feeling so natural and so ardent, and so much unconnected with their religious faith, that a French Jew when in England, although in the midst of other Jews, considers himself as a stranger, and that the same takes place when an English Jew comes to France. This feeling prevails so much against the spirit of the religion, that French Jews have been seen in the late wars fighting to the utmost against German Jews, who were opposed to them. A great number of them bear honourable scars, and have given in the field glorious proofs of their valour.
Question 7. —How are the Rabbies appointed?
Ans. —Since the revolution, in all places where the Jews are sufficient in number to support a Rabbi, he is chosen by the heads of families, who examine into his morality, and capacity.
Question 8. —What jurisdiction of police had the Rabbies over the Jews? have they any judiciary jurisdiction among themselves?
Ans. —The Rabbies have no jurisdiction of police over the Jews. The term Rabbi is found no where in the law of Moses, nor did it exist in the time of the first temple; the first mention of Rabbi is to be found towards the end of the second temple. The Jews were governed in those days by Sanhedrims or tribunals. There was one superior tribunal called the grand Sanhedrim , which held its sittings in Jerusalem, and was composed of 71 Judges. There were inferior tribunals, for police and civil affairs, these were composed of 5 judges, and there was another tribunal composed of 23 judges, which determined matters of more importance, and were called the inferior Sanhedrims . The term of Rabbi is noticed for the first time in the Mishna and Talmud , and is there used to denote a Doctor of Laws, hence a man who was learned was commonly called Rabbi. After being dispersed, the Israelites formed small communities in those places where they were permitted to settle, and there a Rabbi, assisted by two doctors, called Bedims , formed a tribunal and decided matters relative to the Jews. The Rabbi was president, and the doctors were judges or assistants. These tribunals however, were at all times, held under the permission and pleasure of the government under which they lived, that is, they had no independent judiciary.
None of those tribunals of Rabbies are to be found at this time in France or Italy since the Revolution. The Jews after that epoch became citizens, and conformed themselves in all things to the laws of the State. The functions of the Rabbies in the places where they are established, are confined to the duties of preaching, celebrating marriages and pronouncing divorces. In places where there is no Rabbi, any Jew learned in his religion, may agreeable to the law consecrate a marriage, without the assistance of a Rabbi, which is an inconsistency, the evil consequences of which ought to be remedied, by extending the prohibition of the Rabbies, made by the arrest of the Consuls to every other person, who may be applied to, to consecrate a marriage. As for what concerns the judiciary police among themselves, they can have none since there is no constituted ecclesiastical hierarchy nor any subordination of religious functions.
Question 9. —Are those forms of election and the jurisdiction of those tribunals, directed by law, or merely established by custom?
Answer. —The replies made to the two former questions, make any reply to this unnecessary. It may only be observed, that supposing the Rabbies to possess any judiciary jurisdiction at this time (the contrary of which is the fact) or that there are any particular form of election, they must be the effect of custom, and not by the authority of law.
Question 10. —Are there any professions, which the laws of the Jews forbid?
Ans. —There are none: on the contrary to the Talmud ( Kiduschin , chap. 1) declares positively that the father of a family, who does not bring up his child to a trade, brings him up to be a highwayman.
Question 11. —Does the law of the Jews forbid them to take usury of their brethren?
Ans. —Deuteronomy, chap. 23, verse 19, "you shall not lend on interest to your brother, neither money, nor grains, nor any thing whatsoever."
The Hebrew word nechel , which has been translated by the word usury , has wrongly been explained. It signifies in the Hebrew tongue, "any interest," and not an usurious interest: It has not, therefore, the signification which is now applied to the word usury . It is even impossible that it could have that signification, for that expression is relative, and there is nothing in the text which expresses its relation.
What do we understand by the French word usury ; is it not an interest higher than the rate fixed by law?
If the law of Moses has not fixed that rate is it possible that the Hebrew word should signify an illegal interest?
The word Nechel is in the Hebrew tongue, what the word Fanus is in the Latin.
In order therefore to induce one to believe that this word signifies usury , there ought to be another word which would signify interest ; and since that
word does not exist all interest is usury , and all usury is interest. What view may the legislator have had, when he forbade the Hebrews to take interest from one another? It was certainly to bring the ties of brotherhood closer among them, and to induce them to assist each other from motives of benevolence.
The first object was to establish among them equality of property and mediocrity of private wealth, in consequence of which, the Sabbatick and Jubilee years were established; the former to take place every seven, and the latter every fifty years. The Sabbatick year abolished all debts, and the Jubilee restored all the property which had been sold or alienated. It was easy to foresee that difference of soil, more or less industry, and the common calamities of life, which would occur, would naturally produce inequality of property, and that the unfortunate Israelite, would require the assistance of the more fortunate. Moses did not wish that the latter should profit by the misfortune of the former, and that he should increase his misfortunes, by making him pay for the aid which the unfortunate should be compelled to ask, & become more opulent, as the other became poorer, and therefore he says "you shall not lend on interest to your brother." But what loans could the Jews make to each other in times like those; they had no commerce, and but little money was in circulation, and when property was more equally divided? It could be nothing else but a few bushels of grain, some cattle, or a few utensils of husbandry, which Moses commanded to be loaned gratis. He wished his people to be a people of husbandmen. Long after the time of Moses, and although Judea was situated near the sea, inhabited by the Tyrians, Syrians, and other commercial and maritime people, the Hebrews did not engage in commerce. All the ordinances of their legislator seem to divert them from commerce.
This prohibition of Moses is therefore not to be considered as a principle of commerce, but merely as a principle of charity; according to the Talmud the loan is only considered as neighbourly, and as granted to one in want; if it was granted to a merchant, and if he was a Jew, it would be lawful to grant it under the condition of advantage, equivalent to the risk. The word usury had formerly no opprobrious signification, it merely signified any interest. A simple loan on interest, was not only prohibited between Jews, but between Jews and persons of other religions. It must be free and gratuitous, whenever it has for its object to serve him who required it, and was not made for the purposes of commerce.
It ought however to be remembered, that these wise and wholesome regulations, were made at a remote period from the present, and when the Jews existed as a nation of the world.
But when this unhappy people were dispersed among the nations of the earth, the duties and obligations imposed on them by their legislator, while in Palestine, naturally ceased with the changes of their condition, and although they delight in the principles of the law, yet as the reasons for the law have ceased, they do not now hesitate to lend money on interest to trading Jews, as well as other persons of different religions.
Question 12. Does the law prohibit, or does it permit the Jews to lend money on usury, to strangers?
Ans. We have shown in the answer preceding, that usury considered as the smallest interest, is less a principle of commerce, than of charity and benevolence, and in this view it is equally prohibited by Moses, and by the Talmud, and this prohibition extends as well to our own countrymen, who do not profess the Jewish religion, as to those who do. The spirit of the law, which permits us to take interest from a stranger, evidently applies to the nations with whom we are engaged in commerce, otherwise a palpable contradiction would be perceived in the following, and twenty other passages of the holy writings "love the stranger, because the Lord our God loves the stranger, give him food and raiment.—There shall be but one law for you, and for the stranger, who resides among you. Let justice be equally administered to the stranger as among yourselves. Cursed be he that do the least wrong to the stranger, treat the stranger as yourself."—The restriction then was applicable to the stranger, who resided in Israel; the scripture puts him under the safety of God—The stranger is a sacred guest, whom God has commanded us to treat as the widow and the orphan. It is evident then that the text which says " extraneo facerabis et fratri tuo non facerabis " is to be applied only to foreign nations, with whom we are engaged in commerce; & in this sense the scripture while allowing interest to be taken from the stranger, does not mean excessive interest, oppressive to him who pays, and scandalous to him who receives it. " Non licuisse Israelitis, say the Doctors, usuras immoderatas exigere ab extraneis, etiam divitibus, res est per se nota ."
Moses in being the legislator of the Jews, was not so for the world. The laws which he gave to the people confided to him by God, could not be supposed to be laws for all the world. "You shall not take any interest from your brethren." What security had he that in the relations which were to be formed between the Jews and foreign nations, that the latter would renounce the customs of commerce, and lend the Jews without interest; it could not be supposed that he would sacrifice the interests of his own people who were poor, for the purpose of enriching foreign nations. It is absurd to blame him for the restriction made in his precept of the Deuteronomy. What legislator would not have considered it as a principal of natural reciprocity? How greatly superior in this instance is the legislation of Moses, how much more simple, more noble, more just, and more humane than that of the Greeks and Romans. Were there ever seen among the ancient Jews, any of those scandalous and cruel scenes occasioned by inexorable creditors? Were there among the Greeks and Romans, any of those frequent abolition of debts, for the purpose of saving numbers of miserable people, reduced to wretchedness and driven to despair by the exactions of the Prators? as were seen among the Jews?
The legislation of Moses, and its interpreters have with a laudable philanthropy distinguished the different uses of borrowed money. If it is borrowed for the support of the family, the interest is prohibited. It is permitted when the loan is made for commercial purposes, which endanger the capital of the lender. This interest is permitted even from Jew to Jew. Lend to the poor says Moses, gratitude is in this case the only interest, and the reward for the service rendered is the satisfaction of having rendered it. It is quite different with regard to the
rich who employ large capital in extensive trade; in this case he allows the lender to become an associate with the borrower; and since there was scarcely any trade among the Israelites, who were exclusively engaged in agriculture, and since what trade there was, was carried on with foreigners, that is to say, with neighbouring nations, it was to partake with them in the profits arising therefrom.
This caused M. de Clermont Tonnerre to deliver these remarkable words in the constituent assembly. "Usury, it is said, is permitted to the Jews. This assertion rests only on the false interpretation of a principle of benevolence and fraternity, which forbids them to lend on interest to each other. This opinion, is that of Puffendorf & of many Jurisprudents. It is incontrovertible that interest is permitted among Jews when it is for mercantile purposes in which the lender, by running a share of the hazards, which the borrower runs, associates himself also with him for his profits. This is the opinion of all the Jewish doctors."
It may be noticed that the opinion contrary to social morality which a Rabbi may have given, can by no means induce one to judge unfavourably of the Jewish doctrine in general: no more than similar ideas pronounced by Catholick Theologians, would influence the Evangelical doctrines.
The same may be said of the imputation spread against the Hebrews, that they have a propensity for the infamous trade of usury. It cannot be denied that there are some, yet a very insignificant number, who follow that shameful commerce prohibited by the law, but if very few deviate in that regard from the law, is it not unjust to charge 100,000 individuals with the same vice? Would it not be unjust to charge all the Christians with the same because some are guilty thereof?
AUGSBURG, Sept. 10. Letters from lower Bavaria, contradict the report that Brannau has been given up to the Austrians, every thing remains in statu quo . The army of general Soult has not changed its position, it remains still in its cantonments.
SEMLIN, Aug. 24. For several days past the Servians have continued to bombard Belgrade, with great violence, which has done considerable damage to the town, and among other valuable buildings, which have been destroyed are the hotels of the Pacha, and the chief of Kersalas. The Turks in the garrison return the fire briskly, and have made several sallies with a view to procure provisions, but in which they have not succeeded.
Czerni-Georges is at present before Schabatz, which he besieges very closely. This commander has succeeded in surrounding a body of 3000 Turks, who had crossed the Drina, with the view of reinforcing the garrison.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Schooner Margaret K. Bayly, Reilly, 17 days from St. Bartholomews, Rum, Sugar, and Molasses, to the master—Left there October 19, brig Resolution, of Philadelphia, from St. Domingo; schr. Spy, of Baltimore, from and bound for St. Domingo; schr. Harriot, of Alexandria—Oct. 21, in lat. 25, 50, long. 64, 29, spoke British ship Boyd, of and from London, bound to St. Domingo, with a cargo of Dry Goods.
Schooner Amicus, Jackson, 3 days from New-York.
British schooner Polly, Jones, 17 days from St. Kitts, Sugar and Coffee, Warren Ashbey.
Schooner Little Will, Olphant, 10 days from Philadelphia.
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FOR LONDON, The good Ship MONTICELLO, John Drysdale, master, having a considerable part of her cargo engaged, the will be immediately dispatched. For freight of the balance, apply to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or Robert Maitland, & Co.
Wanted—Rough hhd. and bbl. STAVES, for which cash will be given. Apply as above. November 12. 4w
FOR SALE, 38 pipes, 10 hds. 10 quarter casks four years old London particular Madeira WINE, a part of which is said to be equal, if not superior to any for Sale in the place—The above Wine is offered on liberal terms, or won'd be bartered for Flour, Tobacco, or Corn; choice Lisbon Wine, in pipes hds and quarter casks; 1 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 6 chests fresh Young Hyson Tea, 20 hds. 36 barrels good Sugar, 10,000 lbs. Coffee; 7 hogsheads Molasses. ALSO, £ 1000 sterling worth of Dry Goods, imported this fall, are suitable to the season, and are well worthy the attention of those who are in want. November 12. Francis Smith. Scitawdw
BY VIRTUE of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, Will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following
LOTS OF LAND, situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Bute and Dunmore-Streets, running thence along Bute-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Streets, thence 196 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-Street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Genl. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't. B. Taylor.
Corn, Hogs, Cattle, &c. WILL BE SOLD at my Plantation in the county of Princess-Ann, on MONDAY the 17th day of November, at XI o'clock, 350 barrels Corn, 40 head of Cattle, 100 Hogs, and farming utensils of every kind.—Terms made known on the day of Sale. DAVID MILHADO. Oct. 29. ids
NEWCOMB's Packet will sail for New-York on THURSDAY next. Nov. 10.

Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY , of London, for the State of Virginia, begs to leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined.
N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor.
September 8.
PROPOSALS
From the PHOENIX COMPANY, OF LONDON, For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, has been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting Insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurances against Fire.
No. I.
Hazards of the First Class, viz.
Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous contained in such buildings.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II.
Hazards of the Second Class, viz.
Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles.
Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
No. III.
Hazards of the Third Class, viz.
Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick.
Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV.
Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz.
Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such Buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-Petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in Buildings of the third class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
** Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire.
††† Larger sums may be insured by special agreement. All buildings in contiguity to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium. The rates may also in some cases be proportionably moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security.
‡‡‡ Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt-Houses, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionably increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—a so, the name or names of the present occupiers.
Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Cookers, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandize, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.
II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.
III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.
IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.
V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy.
VI. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give notice of any other Insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other Insurance to be endorsed on their Policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a ratable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.
VII. No order for Insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the office; and all persons desirous to continue their insur-
ances, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective policies or the same will be void.
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the fire happened, not concerned in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really and, by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavit and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy.
IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.
X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.
* Persons desirous of effecting Insurances, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR, in Norfolk, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorized to grant Policies on behalf of the Company. LONDON, 1806 4w1wtf 153
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery
For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars, Dollars. It lists various prizes from 1 to 7291, including Stationary Premiums and 14,209 Blanks.
14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000
21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000
Table with 3 columns: Arrangement of Stationary Premiums—viz. It lists prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Drawn Blank, and Last drawn Blank.
15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature,—the peculiar favour which St. Mary's College has enjoyed,—and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The Managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Strett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurensom. Managers.
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIP-LETT.
October 20. tf 278
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
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.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, viz.
Table with 3 columns: Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs. It lists prices for 8d, 10d, 12d, 14d, 16d, 18d, 20d, 22d, 24d, 26d, 28d, 30d, 32d, 34d, 36d, 38d, 40d, 42d, 44d, 46d, 48d, 50d, 52d, 54d, 56d, 58d, 60d.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
TO RENT, For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and
Valuable PLANTATION, Curle's Pasture, it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hope, sen. of Hampton. It has a very valuable orchard on it, joins Hampton on one side, and Hampton river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without the inconvenience of land carriages. For terms apply to Lockey Curle. Warwick, September 24. 6w 208
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER,
Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce.
30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS,
Table with 3 columns: Bales, White Plains, Rose Blankets, etc. It lists various types of cottons and their prices.
FOR SALE.
The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale The following valuable PROPERTY, viz.
In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, living on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a complete dairy and store-room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smook-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two store Ware-house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 13, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Ware-house and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Ware-house on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice.
Elizabeth City, N. C. Sept. 18. tm 201
NOTICE.
Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections.
2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.
3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.
5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth.
6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.
7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, "to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.
8. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river.
9. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plum's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 29. tma 207
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in
Table with 3 columns: do. cut, do. SHAD, do. TURPENTINE. It lists prices for 80, 130, 430 barrels.
Richard Blow. July 14. 907
NOTICE.
ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUGHWOOD, deceased, are required to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested, and those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
Reynear Gilbert, Adm'r.
October 29. tf
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
Table with 3 columns: 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. It lists total amounts: 59,380, 70,275.
10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 129,655, 4,500
Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.
Table with 3 columns: 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, 4 do. 2000 do. It lists various prizes and their amounts.
Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500
Table with 3 columns: 1 do. 2000, 1 do. 3000, 1 do. 4000, etc. It lists stationary prizes and their amounts.
1223 Prizes. 9400 Blanks. Dolls. 125,000
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dollars. In the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robt. Greenhow, Agt & Treasurer. June 18. tf 212
FALL GOODS.
The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper.
J. & W. Southgate. Sept. 12. tm 173
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 65, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
Table with 3 columns: Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, etc. It lists various drugs and medicines.
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—Noot's MACHINE, 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 216
PORTER BOTTLES.
25 Crates PORTER BOTTLES just received, for Sale by John C. Niemeyer. Oct. 15. 2w3w 264
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.