Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-08-02 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER
VOL. I.]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1804.
[NO. 1.]
WE WANT
A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 31. tf 49
A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP ANACREON , Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. tf 47
FOR SALE,
A neat Two Story House, with a Shed, in that part of the Town of Portsmouth, leading to the Cottage; agreeably situated, with two lots adjoining. For terms enquire of the subscriber.
Who wants a Freight
FOR THE BRIG GEORGE , Momently expected from New-York.
John Cox.
July 21. 1m 28.
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA.
Apply to
C. & F. Whittle.
July 24. 38
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Absconded about two months ago, a negro man named MANUEL, belonging to Mrs. Wilson, of Portsmouth, a Calker by trade, and about 45 years of age, walks lame; he is supposed to be in or about Smithfield. The above reward will be given, for delivering him in Norfolk. Thomas Warren.
July 24. tf 35
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by
D. M. RANDOLPH,
Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
Jamaica Rum, Molasses, &c. &c.
Now landing, from the schooner Rebecca , John Drysdale, Master, from Jamaica.
117 Puncheons Rum.
8 Hhds. Molasses.
For sale by
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE IN STORE,
150 Puncheons of Antigua and Grenada Rum, of fine flavour—and
A few Hogsheads and Barrels of Sugar.
July 28. 6 43
Received by the ship Suffolk , from London, and for sale, 60 Casks HIBBERT'S best bottled PORTER and BROWN STOUT.
Robert Maitland & Co.
July 28. 13 44
FOR SALE,
70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco.
10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum.
50 Hhds.
40 Tierces. } Muscovada Sugar .
20 Barrels. } 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar.
15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout.
17 Boxes, } Philadelphia Ale in Bot's .
11 Barrels, } Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles.
2 Boxes Hats.
8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes.
50 Bags Juniper Berries.
A. Maclure.
July 28. tf 45
TO RENT,
A HOUSE situated on Brewer's street.
Apply to E. RORERTS.
July 26. 42
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
July 24. 36
123 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR.
127 do. Fine, } And a few Hhds. RICHMOND TOBACCO.
For sale by
Phinehas Dana.
July 19. tf 26.
TO THE PUBLICK.
The growing prosperity, population, and commerce, of the Borough of Norfolk , having suggested to several gentlemen of intelligence, the utility of establishing, a second News-Paper, whose chief objects should be, the promotion of the Commercial interests of the Borough, by collecting and publishing mercantile information, and the good of the community, generally, by exhibiting a correct and regular detail of foreign and domestic transactions; JOHN COWPER was, at their instance, induced to issue proposals to that effect, on the 31st of January last. Owing to several causes, and principally to the arduous duties of an office which he then held, Mr. C's intended publication was procrastinated until the 17th of May; when, having united with GEORGE L. GRAY, formerly editor of the Republican or Anti-Democrat at Baltimore, the patronage of the citizens was again solicited to their undertaking, by an Advertisement in the Herald , which they here republish.
PROPOSALS,
For publishing, in the Borough of Norfolk, A Political and Commercial News-Paper , To be called the NORFOLK GAZETTE & PUBLICK LEDGER. CONDITIONS.
This Paper shall be published on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays , upon a royal sheet and an entire new letter, in a style of typographical elegance not inferior to any paper in the United States.
The charge to Subscribers will be Five Dollars and Fifty Cents per annum, payable in advance.
Advertisements, not exceeding one square, to be paid for at the rate of Fifty Cents for the first insertion, and Twenty-Five Cents for each succeeding publication. Any thing exceeding one square to be paid for as two, &c. &c.
PROSPECTUS.
In a few words may be summed up the principal objects which shall occupy the columns of the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger .
Believing, as the Editors do, that the Constitution of the United States affords the best protection to Civil Liberty that has yet been offered to her in any human institution, and revering it as the most finished result of patriotick wisdom; the publication which they propose to conduct, shall exhibit an uniform and firm attachment to that instrument, as it issued from the hands of its authors; and a candid opposition to the introduction of such experimental changes, or innovations, as, however calculated to catch popular applause, may, by gradually obliterating its fundamental provisions, lead to a final destruction of the whole.
In this department, therefore, the Editors will deem it their duty to keep a watchful eye on the conduct of the constituted authorities, whatever may be the denomination of that party by which they may think proper to be distinguished. But at the same time that they promise, as far as to them may be possible, to expose whatever they may think, in the conduct of those at any time in power, has a tendency to militate against the publick good, or to endanger the integrity of the Constitution, they will treat them with all the respect due to the rank with which it may have pleased their country to invest them.
As every thing that relates to trade and agriculture, either at home or abroad, must be highly interesting to the people of the United States, generally, commercial and agricultural subjects will, therefore, engage unremitting attention, and, when necessary, supercede every other.
The grand movements on the theatre of Europe, shall meet with every possible regard; and regular and connected details, from the most authentic sources, shall be given. In this part of their duty the Editors will, from time to time, and as often as it may appear to be requisite, present their readers with summaries of the most interesting occurrences, and will endeavour to ascertain their connection with, and influence upon, our own domestic concerns.
To enable them to do this with the better effect, they have already established correspondences in different parts of the British Empire, in the French Republick, and throughout the European continent generally.
The foregoing, with such aid as they may be able to derive from the men of talents in this place; a punctilious analysis of domestic intelligence; and occasional literary sketches; it is hoped will produce a paper worthy the most respectable and extensive patronage. To render it such will be the constant aim of the Editors.
JOHN RORKE & Co.
Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square,
  Cognac,  Cinnamon.    Old Peach, } BRANDY.  Cloves.    Apple,  Pepper.    Antigua, and Wind-  Mustard.    ward Island, Rum.  Race & Ground Ginger.    Holland and Country  Almonds.    Gin.  Raisins.    L. P. Madeira. } WINE.  Fig Blue.    Sherry, }  Starch.    Teneriffe, }  Refined Salt Petre.    Imperial, }  Powder and Shot.    Hyson, }  Godfroid's Havanna Se-    Young Hyson, }  gars, of the first qua-    Loaf and Muscovado,  lity.    Sugar.  Nails.    Coffee.  Scythe Blades.    Chocolate.  Baltimore Iron.    French and Italian Oil.  Steel.    Olives.  Cart Wheel Boxes.    Capers.  Irish Glue.    Basket Salt.  Mould Candles.    Pearl Barley.  Corks.    Mace.  Wrapping Paper.    Nutmegs.     July 17.  tf  
FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
Amidst the repeated demonstrations of sorrow, produced by the late mournful catastrophe, there is a soothing, melancholy pleasure, in observing that even those who most strongly opposed his political opinions, whilst living, are found uniting with his friends, in one common sentiment of esteem for his private worth, gratitude for his public services, and admiration of his exalted talents. Among the many instances of this sort which we have seen, there is none that bears more honourable testimony to the merits of the departed Soldier and Statesman, than the following editorial article from the American Citizen of this morning. It discovers a spirit of justice and feeling, which does the highest credit to the writer. If the same liberal discrimination was indulged towards the living, how much would the animosity of party spirit be diminished!
THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
General Hamilton's Death.... The Editor, in all humility, asks the reader to accompany him through a brief review of the correspondence, recently published, in relation to the unhappy affair which terminated the existence of the illustrious deceased. He enters upon this unpleasant task the more readily and with the more zeal, since he views, and cannot but view, the death of General Hamilton as a national loss, and as the inevitable and deplorable effect of a long mediated and predetermined system of hostility on the part of Mr. Burr, and his confidential advisers.
Lest, however, he may be misunderstood by some, and knowingly and injurious misrepresented by others, he deems it fit to cause himself to be clearly and distinctly understood. This, perhaps, is an homage due to the honest errors of the less liberal part of the community.
To a few of those with whom I think and act in whatever relates to the administration of the State and General Governments, it may seem extraordinary that I, who while the General lived to give comfort to his family and splendour to his nation, was opposed to him on some political points, should, when laid in the cold and silent tomb, become a guardian of his fame, a vindicator of his wrongs. If in the Republican party there is one man of this description, (and I trust there is not) I would with diffidence beg him to reflect, and to exercise, with becoming dignity and moderation, those intellectual powers which it hath pleased God to impart even to the humblest of his image. I ask only for the privilege of thinking and of expressing my thoughts with exemption from cruel and overbearing intolerance. A fixed determination, however, to enjoy the one, will prompt me to a due resistance of the other. I must unthink what I thought and unlearn what I know, before I can act the part of a savage; and he deceives himself who concludes that, in my editorial pursuits, I will be guided by any opinions but my own. With conscious, and, as I think, becoming pride, I utterly disclaim and renounce that illiberality which will not award to illustrious merit its just due. I have, and always had, an exalted opinion of the deceased, and with unaffected sincerity and deep regret lament his loss.
This opinion and this sentiment, however, will not be construed by the liberal and the enlightened, into an approbation of the political maxims of this great statesman, nor into a dereliction of principles formerly maintained and still tenaciously adhered to. It is the high prerogative, the distinguished power of the human mind, and most honourable to man, justly to discriminate in whatever relates to the fame of those pre-eminent citizens who give character and lustre to a nation. HAMILTON, I believe, entertained political opinions at variance with mine, and on which, manifested, in many instances, by the administration of Mr. Adams, and, in one by that of General Washington, I cannot, without unpleasant sensations reflect. From these, which while living I opposed, I still dissent; but, alas! he is dead and I cannot pursue him to the grave for opinion honestly entertained, calmly and dignifiedly asserted, luminously and instructively enforced, and conveyed to the publick with all the elegance of a scholar, and enriched with all the erudition of a distinguished jurist. I leave it to presumptuous arrogance, to a species of party rancour which I disdain, to take another course.
So far I differed from General Hamilton in political opinion, but all difference is now at an end. Death has swallowed up in victory, cruel and fatal victory, the narrow latitudes that separated from this great luminary, those with whom I act. I know that ancient writers urged with force and
propriety, and that modern politicians are frequently laying before the people, by way of admonition, and to put them on their guard, the vices of great men, even after death has destroyed the power of repetition. But were I asked whether General Hamilton had vices , in the sense of the world, in the presence of my God, I would answer, no. Like all men he sometimes erred, but I cannot admit that even his errors were those of the heart. He was human, and therefore not perfect. But if we correctly judge of human perfection by purity of heart, by rectitude of intention, I hesitate not to say, that, in my opinion, General Hamilton was most perfect.
His private virtues, his publick services, his great abilities, involuntarily excite in me the warmest esteem for his memory.
Of his private virtues, there is no difference of opinion. All men, of all parties, speak of them with rapture, and acknowledge them with admiration. To these, vice pays voluntary homage, the plotting, mischievous citizen, whose bloody hand, guided by cool malignancy, terminated his existence, will acknowledge them. In all the private relations of life he was honest, faithful, generous, and humane. His heart was the seat of every manly virtue. No man ever impeached his integrity with any colour of justice. In vain have party collisions and rancour ransacked publick records and exhausted private inquisition for a blemish. The fatal catastrophe proves that like Aristides, he chose to yield his life rather than his integrity. Such a man, whatever were his political opinions, irresistibly commands our esteem.
His publick services were many, splendid and great. From these, nothing but deplorable infatuation; nothing but fiery zeal, unmixed with a ray of reflection, can withhold a lasting glow of admiration and gratitude. The friend of liberty, he who for a moment reflects that out of the revolutionary contest, that chaos of clashing elements, arose a WORLD OF FREEDOM, cannot but venerate the memory of those who as it were, created it. In this most glorious, most useful, most splendid of earthly scenes, HAMILTON performed a conspicuous—shall I not say a disinterested, a patriotick part: Scarcely arrived at the "gristle of manhood," glowing with patriotick fire, with military ardour, he joined the creative phalanx and signalled himself by constancy, by perseverance, by valour; and irradiated, with the rays of his superior genius, all within the sphere of its presence. His revolutionary services entitle him to our affection, and will endure his memory to all his memory to all who are sincerely attached to our independence.
His civil was more brilliant than his military career. His early efforts as a statesman excell in utility and lustre his exertions in the field. Perhaps to him, more than to any other man, we are indebted for the excellent constitution under which we live. Whatever aberrations from republican maxims, rigorous inquisition may have discovered in his efforts in the convention, I know not; but this I may predict, from what we do know, that his numerous essays, under the title of "FEDERALIST," advocating the principles and enforcing the adoption of the constitution, will immortalize his name, and render him illustrious when every memento of the casting winds of the day, shall be swept from the records of time, and buried in everlasting forgetfulness. I think I am not incorrect when I say, that these essays are the ables political papers in the world. They are replete with lessons of wisdom clothed in unusual elegance. They are the production of a mind naturally capacious and enriched with all the stores of learning. I read them with renewed pleasure and instruction. Amidst the afflictions of the relatives of the deceased, it cannot but be pleasing to witness statesmen and jurists* resorting to this elementary work as an unerring standard by which to test and determine matters in controversy.
I commit to his biographer the task of doing justice to his services and his talents, and proceed to examine the correspondence.
*See Tucker's Blackstone and Debates in Congress.
ANTIGUA RUM.
104 Puncheons fine flavoured Antigua Rum. Just received and for sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
Who will sell BILLS on New-York, at 10 days, and 60 days sight. July 19. 6 26
A PRESSMAN
Well acquainted with his business, will meet with constant employment and good wages at the office of the PUBLICK LEDGER.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHOW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS PORE AND PRESSURE.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1804.
FRENCH IMPERIAL FRATERNITY.
By a gentleman who arrived yesterday from Charleston, we are informed, that the French privateers have completely blockaded that port, as the following fact will shew.—Captain Micks, in a schooner laden with Coffee from Cape Francois, having taken a pilot off the Bar of Charleston, wished to go in, but the pilot informed him that two French privateers were lying close to the Bar, that it would be impossible for him to get in; and advised him to attempt another port. Capt. Micks did so, and arrived safe at Wilmington, North Carolina!
We would request the attention of our readers to the article in our first page. We have before taken notice of the independent manner in which Mr. Cheetham treated the memory of general Hamilton. The candour he has shown on this occasion is the more gratifying, as he has hitherto been the implacable enemy of every thing federal, and of general Hamilton in particular, as, avowedly, the most distinguished of those whose enlightened political views have attached them to the system of the federalists, and taught them to know that it is most congenial to the principles of our constitution.
With the Citizen we can also rank the National Aegis, (a Democratical Paper published in Worcester, N. E.) from which we extract, with pleasure, the following short, but elegant paragraph.
The Patriot to whatever political sect he may belong, remembers in him, the firm, the enlightened, the profound, the inflexible statesman. The soldier looks back, with grateful devotion, on his revolutionary labours, and reveres the intrepid friend and companion of "OUR FIRST AND GREATEST REVOLUTIONARY HERO." The man of letters mourns, with milder sorrow, the learned philosopher and the accomplished scholar!—The admirer of eloquence dwells with rapture on the musical accents of his voice, the beautiful sublimity of his language, and the irresistible force of his persuasion! He who delights in the blandishments of life, and finds comfort and consolation in the enjoyment of social intercourse, cannot withhold a tear, when he calls to his mind the amiable and interesting traits in his character, which had won the affection of all who were comprized within the extended circle of his acquaintance!—His family—But here, remembrance is too painful!—Within the narrow compass of two years, a wife and a mother has followed to the grave, a son and a husband; both victims to the same cruel destiny!—The annals of our country do not record an instance of parallel distress!—We forbear to harrow up her soul by cold and unfeeling reflections on the manner of his death!—If an inveterate and deep rooted custom is ever to be exploded, it will be done, not by the labours of the moralist, or the threatenings of the preacher.—Scenes of such poignant affliction, will sink deep on the memory and will serve as an awful warning, to the followers of that treacherous phantom, which leads to beguile, and seduces to destroy.
We wish we could cite from all the papers whose Editors are opposed to the political tenets of Mr. Hamilton, equal proofs of candour. This is not to be expected. And amongst those to whom we cannot pay the tribute due to such engenuousness, we are sorry that we must rank the intelligent editor of the Enquirer; from whom we should have more immediately expected it.
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
President of the United States of America, TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
THE CITIZEN ARGAMBAEL having produced to me his commission as Commissary of Commercial Relations of the French republic at Baltimore, I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise such functions, power and privileges as are allowed to similar agents of the most favoured nations.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington, the twenty-third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the independence of the United States of America the twenty-eighth.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
By the president,
JAMES MADISON,
Secretary of state,
In Philadelphia for one week ending 21st inst. the interments in the different burial grounds were 23 adults, and 37 children.
To CORRESPONDENTS.—However we may applaud the intentions of EROM, we are under the necessity of withholding his verses. The merits of Hamilton require a more practised, and more warm muse. Erom might very well exclaim—
"I shall lack voice—The deeds of Coriolanus Should not be utter'd feebly."
"The man I speak of cannot in the world Be singly counterpoised."
The anonymous writer of a letter reflecting upon the character of a gentleman of this Borough, is informed that his production has been treated just as it merited.—However we may differ, in political sentiments, from the gentleman of whom he speaks, or from any other, we deem that no excuse for transgressing the laws of decency.—He, therefore, and all others, are informed, that subjects of individual slander or defamation shall never find a place in the LEDGER.
The following eminently beautiful and pathetick lines we copy from the (N.Y.) American Citizen. From the style and signature we presume they are from the pen of a fair poetess whose elegant numbers have heretofore frequently ornamented the columns of the Morning Chronicle, a paper under the immediate patronage of Burr. Gas. U. S.
THE GRAVE OF HAMILTON.
Soft beams thy rays, fair daughter of the skies, With rich profusion gilding o'er this scene Of deep repose and death: each vagrant breeze Lies hush'd within its cell, in seeming fear The solemn calm of nature should be broken— Save when a solitary zephyr's sound, Signing in mournful cadence through the trees, Seems like a parted spirit's whisp'ring voice Which tells of woe to come— A chilly horror rushes through my frame, As o'er this sad, sepulchral scene I tread, With slow and winding step—lest on some grave, Haste might impel my feet—nor you, ye wise, Smile at the superstition fond, which deems The act unholy, and a sacrilege To nature's laws—oh, rather join, and pay The rev'rence due to nature's sad remains. This is the spot my wand'ring feet have sought, The last receptacle of him, who once Was great and good—alas! how far beyond The reach of common nature's—his it was To blend each nobler quality which forms The soldier, statesman, and endearing friend In happy union—his the feeling heart Which to the tender charities of life, Beat in kind unison—the electric power Of genius was his own, in such degree That all stood mute before him—awful lesson To man's fond vanity—that HAMILTON, Whose wisdom, goodness, valour, were almost Beyond all parallel, has bow'd beneath Death's iron sceptre, and but late entomb'd! That eye, whose light'ng spoke the soul within, Those lips, whose sounds in pleasing fetters held Each ear attentive, moulder in the dust. Bright dart the moon-beams o'er his lowly grave, And by their silv'ry light, methinks I read A name to him allied, his eldest hope: Heart piercing sigh! here, side by side arrang'd, Father and Son lie wrapt in long repose! Alike untimely fallen, victims alike To honour—tyrant of the feeling heart. O hapless mother! widow'd wife! what words Can paint thine anguish? Scarce the streaming tears Which deep maternal sorrow taught to flow, Were dry'd from thy pale cheek, when this rude blow Struck at the beam of peace that still remain'd, And tore it from thy breast. May each blest power, Kind guardians of the good, with constant care Support thy grief-worn heart; and resignation Upon thy bosom shed her healing dew. For him, who lies, this sacred dust beneath, Vain is our deep regret—a nations tears— A nation's prayers could not avail, to add One moment to his life—Yet, to ourselves, A soothing, melancholy, pleasure springs From ev'ry tribute rendered to his worth: How justly all must know—Fond mem'ry still Delights to trace the youthful warrior's steps From field to field, but chiefly loves to dwell On southern plains, where York extends her bounds; Where, to the desperate charge, his troops he led, Then on the vanquish'd foe benignly smiled. Sure angels, from their bright abodes, look'd down And blest a victory worthy of a hero. Unmark'd with blood's contaminating stain, Valour and mercy, for his youthful brow, A laurel crown entwined with fairest flowers Perennial internix'd—still shall it bloom, Though "cold and motionless" the hand that won it, And to remotest ages gives its sweets. But why recount his deeds in war or peace, O'er all Columbia's wide extended shores His name long since was heard, who did not know; In worth and valour few were found his equals— In genius none—Then be his well earn'd fame Confided to a grateful people's care. CLARA.
Amongst the prisoners condemned and executed at Turin, were, a son, for having poisoned his Father and mother; a Wife, for having poisoned her Husband; a Mother, for having poisoned three of her children; and a servant, for having poisoned his master, his mistress, two of their children, and two domesticks [N. Y. MONITEUR.]
W. Cobbett (Porcupine) has been convicted of publishing a libel on the government of Ireland.
COMMERCIAL CLAIMS ON FRANCE.
We have been favoured by a distinguished merchant, of Philadelphia, with a perusal of several recent letters from Paris. From one dated the 9th of May, we extract the following remarks upon the subject of American claims, a subject which, either for the want of talents, in those instructed with the management of it, or from some worse cause, seems daily to become more intricate and embarrassed. [Gaz. U. States.]
"As yet nothing is done. The difference between the Commissioners and our Ministers still continues. They think, they are not accountable to him, nor any person; and of course, refuse to explain; and until the cases they have rejected, are finally decided upon, all is at a stand, and will remain so. We therefore, yesterday, petitioned the minister, to obtain all the information on the rejected cases, and that he would take the proper, and necessary measures, with the French government, to have them finally settled, that certificates should be issued on all the liquidated claims, and that he would, for such certificates issue bills on account, for such part as could not (in case the 20 millions should not be sufficient to pay all, and a pro rata should be adopted) injure any one.
"The delay, has augmented the debt full a million of livres; and it is very probable this government, will make it a question who shall pay it. However right the commissioners may be, they and Mr. Skipwith, in refusing to consult or to communicate without minister since his appointing them, are certainly unjustifiable. A friendly communication, would have kept all right, and in good humour; I think I may add, would have procured payments long since. A great many persons, whose claims are rejected, complain bitterly of the commissioners refusing to communicate with them, for the purpose of explaining the business; or to give them any reasons why their claims are rejected; that the apartment where they examine the papers, and deliberate, is declared to be private, and no person is admitted; and that even in the anti-chamber, they never see more than one of the gentlemen; and that one declines to explain. This conduct occasions general discontent. The commissioners in England admit every one, and explain freely. It appears to me that the only questions for the commissioners to decide are; Is A. B. a citizen of the United States? Was the debt contracted before September 1800? Is it of a nature to be excluded by any preceding article? All the papers are at their command. The reporter gives them attested copies and translations, so that there can be no difficulty in determining; and notwithstanding this, the conjectural note is not yet gone through; and until it is settled, no other account will be examined. Besides the embargo business, which I hear will soon be finished, several accounts lie over, for want of proof: now to delay others, on that account, appears to me absurd. 12 months may pass, and that proof may not arrive; and twelve months only are allowed for settling all the claims. Another matter you will think very strange; many claims are admitted by our commissioners, which are afterwards rejected by the French board; the documents being taken from the French bureau before they had been examined there. From what I am able to judge of this business, it will not be finally settled twelve months hence; and God knows whether any bills will be issued before, unless, indeed, the President has given full instructions to Mr. Livingston; for I am satisfied, that the minister will not act, unless he is fully instructed. He leaves Paris the 12th, and goes by the way of Dippe to London; so that you may calculate on two months, in which nothing can be done.
The manner in which this business is conducted, gives no favourable idea, of our character, either to the government, or individuals; and will force many to accept of thirty per cent, on their claims, to obtain money for present support.
I wish some of my friends, would try Fecamp with a few small cargoes of coffee, cocoa, sugar, cotton, dye-woods. I am sure it would do well—and the best remittance would be in bills on the United States.
The 14th of July, is the day appointed for installing the emperor.
Amongst the whimsical publications with which the press of England teems every month, there is one of which a short account is given in a periodical review, which seems to have taken fast hold of the publick fancy. It is intitled "Letters from Satan to BUONAPARTE." Speaking of which, the reviewer says that Satan seems to have taken a close survey of the transactions of the life of this his bosom friend; and, to give the Devil his due, he has stated the case very fairly. As an earnest of what he means to do for him, by and by, he has made him several handsome donations, viz. "The cup from which Alexander the great drank before he died; the sword of Dionysius, and
his diary, bound in calf; the ring which Hannibal constantly carried about him, and from which he drank poison; the dagger of the conspirators who slew Julius Cæsar; the sword which terminated the existence of Nero; the identical weapon the Tribune used when he dispatched Caligula; the rope with which Heliogabalus was dragged through the city over which he had reigned; the crossbow and arrows of William Tell; the sword of Richmond; so fatal to Richard the Third; and the pistols of Oliver Cromwell."—On these Satan enjoins his friend Napoleon to meditate both by day and night; in the morning when he rises, at the sumptuous banquet, and at night when he lies down for the purpose of courting repose.
That Napoleon may not be ignorant of the manner in which some of his worthy predecessors are employed in hell, he tells him that "Marat is still the butcher of swine, Robespierre is the intimate friend of Draco, that Grecian who is said, figuratively, to have written his laws in human blood. Egalite, ci-devant Duc d'Orleans, climbs up a ladder, and vainly attempts to reach the crown of his cousin, for whose death he voted; an attendant, one of the party with whom he lived on earth, mocks him, and holds to his thirsty lips a pitcher, through whose porous bottom the waters of oblivion discharge themselves. The philosophick Condorcet, raises airy bubbles from soap and water, through a tobacco pipe."
From these epistolary specimens (adds the Reviewer) it may be inferred that the First Consul's correspondent is a deuced good writer: and from the friendly terms upon which they appear together, there can be little doubt but that, whenever they meet, the consul will receive from his diabolical admirer a very warm reception. (Charles. Courier.)
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
From the French Papers, received, by the ship Martha, at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
We find the dates of our papers as late as the 28th May. Their contents relate principally to the new form of things. We shall however be able to cull from them on more general matters.
PARIS, 6 Prairial—26 May, 1804.
On the 3d. inst. Prince Louis, Constable of the Empire, presented to the oath which they took from the hands of the EMPEROUR, the Marshals of the Empire.
The Senators.
Kellerman, Perignon, Lefebvre, Serrurier.
The Generals.
Berthier, Bernadotte, Murat, Mortier, Moncey, Ney, Massena, Davoust, Angereau, Bessieres.
The Generals of Division now in Paris.
Belliard, Mathieu, Canclaux, Michaud, Carra-St.-Cyr, Morlot, Desbarreaux, Nansouty, Dulauloy, Quantin, Macdonald, Suchet, Marescot, Victor.
The Generals of Brigade.
Clemencet, Nogues, Fresia, Pannetier, Garreau, Reille, Harty, Sebastiani, Morgan, Vital.
The Adjutants Commandants.
Curto, Lomet, Dalton, Requin. Dufresne,
The Colonels of Engineers.
Marlaincourt, Valloigne.
The Inspectors in Chief of Reviews.
Gaultier, Servan. Dennice.
The under Inspectors of Reviews.
Bremond, Mellinet, Daru, Davrangé, Martial, Tabarier. Grobert,
And the Commissaires Ordonnateurs.
Dubreton, Davrangé Dukermont.
We learn that the Senator Lucien Buonaparte, arrived at Rome on the 1st. of last month.
The French emigrant Vernigues, who was arrested some months since in that city at the request of the French government has been conducted to the frontiers of the Pontifical Territory, and there delivered up to a detachment of French soldiery.
Rear-Admiral Magon, commanding the left wing of the national flotilla, has written to the minister of the marine, that a Prussian vessel had just come into Ostend, after being visited by the division of Sidney-Smith, which is lying at

anchor before the port, at two leagues distance. On board this vessel Sidney-Smith had sent two Frenchmen, a corporal and an officer who commanded the Batavian convoy, which was taken on the 26th inst. This officer reports that the pinnace belonging to Sidney-Smith's ship had been armed with two howitzers, and was yesterday dispatched against the sloop of war la Ville d'Anvers, and that in the fight the pinnace was sunk together with her whole crew, consisting of sixty men."
The number of addresses which have arrived from all parts of France, announcing the unanimous wish of the citizens that the imperial dignity should be hereditary in the family of his present majesty, is too great to admit of their being all inserted; and we cannot select any one without incurring the imputation of partiality.
Numerous acclamations and reiterated cries of Long live Buonaparte! Long live the Emperor of the French! every where resounded at the proclamation of the Senatus-Consultum which took place last Sunday throughout Paris.
The proclamation of the Senatus-Consultum was made on the 2d Prairial, at Rouen, with the utmost solemnity. The evening exhibited illuminations and publick dances at the Champ-de-Mars , and at the Town-hall.
England may now be well called the Land of Promise —for the universe can bear witness—that there is no performance there.
If Mr. Pitt was so fond of war when he could not even boast of the smallest military knowledge, France may tremble at seeing him again Minister—after his having acquired such a proficiency in military tactics, that he piques himself upon being able to command an army!
Adrices from Semlin, in Hungary, state, that Commissioners were daily expected to arrive from the Porte, for the purpose of terminating the differences between the Garrison of that City and the Servians. In the mean while the war continues to rage with the greatest fury.
On the 18th ult. an English privateer captured a Genoese Tartan off Viareggio, on the territory of Lucca. Cit. Christiani, the French Commandant at Viareggio, was no sooner informed it, than he embarked a detachment of the garrison who were joined by some of the inhabitants on board three Cutters, which came up with the Privateer and retook the Tartan, which was restored to her owner. The Government of the Republic of Lucca having learnt what had taken place, wrote to the French Commandant thanking him for having immediately obtained satisfaction for this violation of their territory.
Letters from Vienna state, that Mr. Spencer Smith, after staying a very short time at Baden, had taken the road to Bohemia.
MINISTRY OF MARINE.
Copy of a Letter from Guayava, dated the 14th March 1804.
On the 6th January last, I left Porto Cavallo in order to go to Caraccas, where I remained until the 31st. on that day two English Men of War, two Frigates and a Schooner anchored at the entrance of the Harbour, and sent in to order the Commandant of the Town to surrender.
The Captain of a Dutch frigate, together with some Frenchmen he had onboard, resided, in spite of the Government of the Town, which kept up an intelligence with the enemy.
At eleven o'clock, the English had already landed at a league's distance from the city, and a fort called Pescadero was given up to them. They immediately disembarked a quantity of ammunition and artillery from their vessels. The action began with great vigour, but although the English were three times attacked, they remained masters of the field of battle. They then erected batteries opposite the town, composed of 4 eighteen pounders, 2 eight pounders and 2 twenty-four pound mortars, which continued without intermission to fire red hot balls on the city. By this means they burnt down some houses and caused damages which it will require a long time to repair.
This was endured for 22 days, when it was resolved either to conquer or die.
At the end of this time, the English were attacked at every point, their general, and some other officers killed, the remainder took refuge on board their ships, leaving behind them their cannon, muskets, pistols, powder, etc. besides 4000 to 5000 balls.
Rear-Admiral LINOIS, Commander in chief of the French forces in India, to the Minister of the Marine and the Colonies.
On board the ship the MARENGO, in the road the Bemoule, 12th Frimaire, year 12.
CITIZEN MINISTER, I have the honour to transmit you an account of my departure from the Island of la Reunion. I captured under the Line an
English merchant-man of 1500 tons, which sailed from Bengal and was bound for China, this ship may carry sixty guns and is valued at several millions. My mission was to land upon the island of Sumatra. Before entering the strait of the sound, I wished to assure myself whether there were any vessels in the road of Bemoule. In consequence, ere-yesterday I descried six; but the night forced me to anchor in the offing. At day-break those vessels perceiving me at anchor, sought to take shelter at Sellabar, to the south of Bemoule. I had hoisted English colours. An English pilot was sent me from Bemoule to enquire the names of the ships of my division and to what squadron they belonged. I made use of this pilot to anchor before Bemoule, out of reach of the guns of Fort Marlborough. I then dispatched the Serillante, captain Motard, and the Berceau, captain Halgan, for Sellabar, with orders to destroy the English ships which might be there. In spite of a small fort which fired several volleys of shot without effect, these two vessels accomplished their mission. Six vessels were burnt by the English themselves. Two others were burnt by us, as also three large warehouses belonging to the company filled with pepper, rice and opium. The ship Eliza Anna, of 400 tons, which had arrived but the day before from Madras, was captured, and likewise two brigs. The loss sustained by the English may be estimated at 10 or 12 millions of francs. I had it in my power to burn the town of Bemoule, but we use no hostilities against the Indians. I was unwilling to imitate the conduct of our enemies, in studying to ruin private people without cause.
The ships the English have lost were richly laden and came from Bengal. A lieutenant and a drummer were killed by a cannon shot; two men wounded. At Selabar we respected private property, and only directed our attack against the warehouses of the company. This conduct inspired the inhabitants with confidence.
I have none of my men sick. The crews are all in perfect health. I continue my cruise.
Salut et Respect. Signed LINOIS.
BY THE MAIL.
We are indebted to the politeness of a friend for a file of Irish newspapers to the 9th of June, received last night by the brig George, captain Snow, in 42 days from Cork. The lateness of the hour when the papers were received, renders it impossible to present our readers with any extracts today, and admits of but a slight glance at their contents. The New Administration have commenced their career in a manner which justifies the opinion formed of them. Already have they planned several important expeditions—one of which is destined for the Cape of Good Hope and Batavia, and is entrusted to Gen. Sir Alured Clark. Thé arrangements to equip a competent armament for these objects are going on with energy and rapidity. Copious extracts tomorrow.
We understand the ship True American, capt. Teubner, arrived last night from Gibraltar, has despatches on board from Commodore Prebble, for our government. N. Y. Daily Ad.
Yesterday, says the Boston Palladium of 20th, arrived, the ship Montezuma, capt. Isaacs, from London. We received papers to the 5th ult. but we are necessitated to be brief in mentioning their contents.
The King of Great Britain had been again indisposed, but had in a great degree recovered. A cabinet examination of his majesty's physicians took place on the 2d; and it was rumoured that some important arrangement would be made in consequence.
On the 5th of June Mr. Pitt was to offer to the House of Commons his new plan for the defence of his country.
Shipping had been engaged in England for a foreign expedition.
Mr. Livingston, the American minister to the French Court, is in England, in pursuit of some agricultural information, as it is said in some of the papers, in others it is conjectured that his object is to negotiate a loan for the purchase of the Floridas. Mr. Fox, and many of the British nobility, have been particularly attentive to him; and some of the London editors have expressed an astonishment at these attentions, considering his conduct with respect to the late "conspiracy."
On the 30th of May Mr. Wilberforce moved in the house of Commons for leave to bring in a bill for the total abolition of the slave trade; which he obtained by a majority of 75 out of 173.
The Emperor of Russia has publicly approved of the conduct of his late envoy at Paris, between whom and the Consular Government it has been understood some misunderstanding took place.—The emperor has besides presented to the Diet of Ratisbon a note on the subject of the violation of the German Territory by the seizure of the Duke D'Enghien; in which
he expresses his sorrow at the event, and his surprise that France, under existing circumstances, should have authorized such a procedure.—The Envoy of Sweden presented a note on the same subject; the Emperor of Russia wished for an application to be made on the part of the empire to the French government for a satisfactory explanation. He had already instructed his Charge des Affaires at Paris. The subject was deferred by the diet for 6 weeks.—There are various accounts of the movements of troops.
The French funds had fallen, owing to reports of a misunderstanding with Russia; and "the unwillingness of Prussia to give up Embden!"
Some experiments have lately been made to ascertain the practicability of holding a Telegraphick correspondence between Scotland and Ireland, which are said to have been attended with success.
The Tallow Chandlers in France lament that the late conspiracy failed, as had the deposition of Buonaparte taken place, there would have been successive illuminations throughout the Republic.
   METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL, from 17th to 31st July, 1804.   Days Week Weather Winds Velocity Barometer Thermometer     Tuesday 17 Mon Fair W 2 30.04 73   Wednesday 18 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Thursday 19 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Friday 20 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Saturday 21 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Sunday 22 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Monday 23 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Tuesday 24 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Wednesday 25 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Thursday 26 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Friday 27 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Saturday 28 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Sunday 29 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Monday 30 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76   Tuesday 31 Mon Fair W 2 30.08 76  
EXPLANATION.—This Journal is marked at sun rise and at 3 o'clock.—The velocity of the wind is graduated from ten degrees down.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Father & Sons, Aberdeen, 8 days from Charleston—Wine, Sugar, and Rice—William P. Brown, on board.
Ship Antelope, Corran, 90 days from Dunkirk—Gin, Dry Goods & Wine—Th. Armistead.
Brig Fame, Cornick, 16 days from Barbadoes—Wine—R. Bowden & Co.
Ship Ocean, of New-Bedford, hence for Falmouth, was spoken June 29, lat. 39, 33—long. 63. Eight days out.
Same day, and by the same vessel, the Snow Concord, of Kennebunk, hence for Dunkirk.
Hamburg Ship Charlotta, hence for London, was spoken, July 7, in lat. 39, long. 65. Eight days out.
Schooner Palladium, hence, has arrived at Vigo.
June 1. The following Virginia vessels are in Lloyds list. At Cork—Bald Eagle: at Falmouth—Two Brothers, and brig Martha Bland, Weyville.
Ship Almira, hence for London, was spoken July 9, lat. 41. long. 66, out five days.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Antelope, Corran, Dunkirk.
Brig Fame, Cornick, Barbadoes.
Schr d Milford, Davis, Jamaica.
Sprightly, James, ditto.
Maria, Holines, Grenada.
Father & Sons, Aberdeen, Charleston.
CLEARED.
Ship Roba & Betsey, Richardson, Cadiz.
Industry, Vickery, Liverpool.
Alexander, Weston, Cowes.
Schr d Dagsborough, West, Philadelphia.
Sloop Freedom, Storer, New-York.
Arrived, Sloop Mary & Hannah, John-ston, 10 days from Charleston.
FOR ALEXANDRIA,
The new Sloop Mary & Hannah, James Johnston, master.
Will positively sail to-morrow. For freight or passage, (having good accommodation) apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf.
August 2. 1. 51.
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 800 Barrels CORN. 700 do. SUPERFINE FLOUR. 65 Tierces RICE. 16 Hogheads CLARET. SUGAR in Barrels. ALSO IN STORE, 1000 Barrels Superfine, } 500 do. Fine, } FLOUR. 800 do. in Half Bbls. } 60 Barrels MACKEREL. A few Barrels SHAD. 64 Hogheads TOBACCO. George Murray & Co. August 2. 52.
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley August 2. 53.
For Freight or Charter. THE BRIG JOHANNA, John Rutherford, Master, Burthen 1100 barrels, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Who has just received, and OFFERS FOR SALE, 33 barrels S. F. } 72 barrels Fine } FRESH FLOUR. August 2. 54.
We are this day landing on our wharf, front on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from Kingston, 12 Hogheads, } PRIME SUGARS; 4 Barrels, } 23 Tierces, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE. 38 Barrels, } 13 Barrels CASTOR OIL. 59 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons BEONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 55.
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America, to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. d3m&1aw3m 48
BOOKS, &c.
Just received and for Sale, by Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. a valuable collection of BOOKS, many of which are new publications—among them are,
 Johnson's Works, 12 vols. Nicholson's Dictionary of Chemistry, 2 vols. 4to. Hutten's Mathematical and Philosophical Dictionary, 2 vols. 4to. Philosophy of Medicine, or Medical Extracts, with coloured plates, 5 vols. 8vo. Vattel's Law of Nations. Atkins Reports in Chancery, 3 vols. 8vo. Motherby's Medical Dictionary, folio. Quincy's Lexicon. Mosely's Treatise on Tropical Diseases, &c. Sydenham's Works, 2 vols. 8vo. Murray's Materia Medica, 2 vols. 8vo. West's Poems, and Plays, 2 vols. Gray's Poetical Works. Adams's Geometrical Essays. Adams on the Globes. McLaurin on Fluxions, 2 vols. Rumford's Essays, 3 vols. Cavallo on Electricity, 3 vols. Price, on Morals. Rorrng's Natural Philosophy, 2 vols. Emerson's Mechanick's 4to. Do. Algebra. Bouycastle's Astronomy. Do. Geometry. A Burlesque Translation of Homer, 2 vols. 8vo. Cruttwell's Gazetteer, 3 vols. with Atlas. St. Pierre's Studies of Nature, 4 vols. 8vo. Hoopes Orlando Furioso, 5 vols. 8vo. Emerson's Astronomy. New Whole Duty of Man. New Weeks Reparation. Bath Guide. Spirit of Masonry. Anna St. Ives, 5 vols. Hugh Trevor, 4 vols. Benevolent Quixotte, 4 vols. Light and Shade, 4 vols. Tale of a Tub, 4 vols. Military Mentor, 2 vols. Life of Earl Howe. Life of Thomas Reid, D. D. F. R. S. Agustus & Mary. Wrangham's Poems. Zollikoffer's Sermons, 2 vols. 8vo. Adolphus's History of France, from the year 1750, to the peace in 1802, 2 vols. 8vo. Potter's Aeschylus, 2 vols. 8vo. Boyd's Dante, 3 vols. 8vo. Hunter's Poems. The Depraved Husband and Philosophick Wife, 2 vols. The Grumbler Family, or the Old Bachelor and his Sister, 3 vols. Goldsmith's Miscellaneous Works, 4 vols. Plutarch's Lives, by Langhorne, 6 vols. 8vo. Transactions of the American Philosophical Society at Philadelphia, vol. 6. Swift's Works, 24 vols. German Theatre, 6 vols. Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 vols. Denon's, Wilson's, and Whitman's Egypt. No. 9 Literary Magazine. 9 vols. Mavor's Universal History. 
BOOK-BINDING, done in all its various branches.
ACCOUNTS BOOKS, ruled & bound to any given pattern.
July 31. ff. 51.

STRATTON & COLE,
HAVE FOR SALE,
A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES;
CONSISTING OF
  Antigua, } Jamaica, } Wd. Island, } New England, } French, } Peach, } Apple, } Holland, } Country, } Sherry, } Malaga, } Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } Loaf, } Brown, } Molasses, } Vinegar, } Nutmegs, } Allspice, } Pepper, } Cinnamon, } Ginger, } Chewing Tobacco, } Spanish, } American, } Powder & Shot, } Alum, } Blown, } Superfine, } Fine, } Coffee, } Chocolate, } July 17. ROM. Nests Wooden Ware. Wool Cards. Bacon. Pork. Mariners Compasses. Quadrants. Spy Glasses. Hour, } 1-2 Minute } 1-4 do. } GLASSES White Lead, } Venetian Red, } Yellow, } Spanish Brown, } PAINTS. Tar. Turpentine. White, } Red, } Blue, } BUNTING. Small, } Deep Sea, } LINES. Bed Cords. Seine Twine. Wrapping do. Indigo. Blueing. Window Glass. SALT. Knives and Forks. Pump Tracks. FLOUR. An assortment of Castings. Earthen Ware assorted. tf 6 
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by
N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS; to turn a Paint Milk.
July 8. tf 3
SHAKSPEARE.
Time, which is continually washing away the discoloured fabrics of other Poets, passes without injury by the adamant of Sakspeare.
Dr. Johnson's Preface.
FIRST COMPLETE EDITION IN AMERICA, FROM THE TEXT OF THE BEST EDITORS OF SHAKSPEARE.
Hugh Maxwell & Thomas S. Manning, Propose to publish, as speedily as possible, VOLUME I.
OF THE Plays of William Shakspeare , With the corrections and illustrations of VARIOUS COMMENTATORS.
To which are added,
NOTES,
By SAMUEL JOHNSON & GEORGE STEEVENS. From the fifth and latest London edition, published in 1803—Revised and augmented
By ISAAC REED.
With
A GLOSSARIAL INDEX.
Sweet SWAN of Avon, what a sight it were, To see thee in our waters yet appear, With all those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza and King James! But stay,—I see thee in our hemisphere Advanc'd, and made a constellation here:— Shine forth, thou STAR OF POETS, and with rage, Or influence, chide, or cheer the drooping Stage. Ben Jonson.
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It will be printed in a style eminently beautiful, on a fine cream-coloured woven paper, with a type entirely new, and cast for the purpose by Messrs Binny & Ronaldson.
The Proprietors pledge themselves, that it shall surpass the London edition in neatness of mechanical execution, and rival it in fidelity and correctness.
It will be printed under the immediate direction and superintendence of an Editor, assisted by several Men of Letters.
The Price, to Subscribers, will be 1 Dollar 50 Cts per vol. in boards; to non Subscribers, 1 Dollar 75 Cents.
The inferior copy of the last London edition, in 21 vols. boards, sells for FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS; more than double the price of the proposed edition, which the proprietors have resolved shall, from its cheapness, as well as elegance, deserve the notice of the Public.
To consult the economy of the taste of different Purchasers, an edition will be printed in a compressed, cheap, and portable, form, without the notes, in 8 vols. 12mo. price 1 dollar per vol. in boards.
It is contemplated to print one volume every month, from the time of commencement, until the work be completed.
A correct Alphabetical List of the Subscribers, will be given with the last volume.
The Proprietors sanguinely hope that the liberality of the public will be conspicuous in the support of a work of singular magnitude, to which intense labour and great expense are necessarily incident.
N. B. The first volume of the above work is now at press.
Subscriptions will be received by Bonsal, Couraud & Co. Booksellers; and by George L. Gray, at the office of the Publick Ledger, Norfolk. Philadelphia, July 1. tf 4
FOR SALE,
 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour.  900 do. Pork, in shipping order.  60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2.  50 Puncheons Grenada Rum.  6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine.  26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco.  44 do. Petersburg do.  Tar and Turpentine.  Pilot and Ship Bread.  A few Trunks Irish Linens.  A Trunk Ginghams. 
Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE,
 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread.  200 do. Pilot. do.  200 do. Ship. do.  500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and a superior quality. 
All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris.
July 17. tf 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 100 hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco.  300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh.  20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum.  500 barrels Pork, in shipping order.  200 pieces Nankeens, first quality.  50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. 
A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables. C. & F. Whittle.
July 17, 1804. tf 16
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK.
ALSO,
200 barrels Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson.
July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given,
That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Main-street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to
William Dick.
July 17. tf 11
SUGAR.
18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by William Hartshorne, jun.
SLATE.
A quantity of Slate, shortly expected from New-York.
July 17. tf 22
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Persons acquainted with any branches of COACH-MAKING, to whom the most liberal wages, with constant employ, will be given.
Two YOUTHS of respectable connexions will be taken as apprentices to the above business. Apply to
S. W. Quarrier,
near the Methodist Meeting-House, Cumberland-street.
July 17. tf 5
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent, which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again.—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.
John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy.
July 17. tf 15
TO RENT OR LEASE,
That Large and Commodious Dwelling House where I now live. It has four rooms on a floor, excellent cellars, and an out kitchen. In point of situation, health and view, there can be no objection. It can be had with furniture, and several house servants, if required. For particulars, apply to
William Leigh.
Portsmouth, July 21. tf 33
PRINTING in all its variety, and in the neatest manner, executed at the office of the Publick Ledger, near the corner of Main, Commerce Street.
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers,
IMPERIAL, } HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS,
Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars.  10 Pipes French Brandy.  100 Casks Nails—all sizes.  10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee.  10 ditto Molasses.  50 Barrels Whiskey.  200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B.  50 Casks best English Gunpowder.  50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass.  50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil  30 Boxes Pipes.  20 Casks Copperas.  5 ditto Refined Salt Petre.  10 Boxes Wool Cards.  10 ditto Spermaceti Candles.  50 Bundles Printing Paper.  100 Ream Writing ditto.  20 Bags Black Pepper.  30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard.  500 lbs. Race Ginger.  50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection.  A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. 
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.
Fisk & Stearns.
July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & CO.
Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing
PAINTER'S COLOURS,
and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gallons Lintseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigrise; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes.
July 17, tf 14
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE TRAVELS OF
Anacharsis the Younger,
IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era,
With copious Notes and References.
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY,
Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the the Royal Academy of Inscrip-tions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London, edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature, of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations, may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and, therefore, perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
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