Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-09-20 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1805.
[NO. 29.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1805.
Table with columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cotton, Duck, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Hog's-Lard, Indigo, Iron, Logwood, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straits of Gibraltar. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden. In the Mediterranean. Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas. Jamaica and Honduras. Porto Rico. Havanna. Cape-Francois, (unarmed). Ports in the Bite of Leogane. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo. Persia, India, and China. Coasters.
Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, par. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares at par, full sale. United States Bank, 540 ells, per share. Exchange on London, 428 2-3 dollars for 100l. Sterling.
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
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The fine, new Schooner FAME, William Warnam, Master:— Burthen about 700 barrels.—For terms, apply to the Captain on board, or Daniel R. Waddey & Co.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 50 Hogsheads TOBACCO. 20 Puncbeons 3rd proof ANTIGUA RUM. 30 do. W. I. do. 12000 lbs. Prime GREEN COFFEE. 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. 4000 Bushels Cadiz SALT. 40 Sacks Liverpool do. 20 Boxes MOULD CANDLES—5 to the pound. 10 Chests fresh Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin TEAS. And a few Barrels fresh Alexandria FLOUR, fit for family use. September 18.
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FREDONIA, Andrew Malcolm, Master:— Burthen 207 tons—will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. September 16.
FOR FREIGHT, (To Barbadoes, with liberty of another Island,) The fast sailing Brig ALBERT. Will take in three hundred barrels at a low freight, if immediately offered—Apply to the Master on board, at Campbell and Wheeler's Wharf. September 16.
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, (To New-York, or Boston,) The good Schooner LIBERTY, Henry Daskum, Master:— Burthen 93 tons—For terms, apply to the Master on board at Maclure's Wharf, or to George Finch. September 13.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The Ship SHEFFIELD, Josiah Cowper, Master:— Will take eighty hogsheads tobacco, or other goods equivalent, on freight, the remainder of her cargo being engaged. Three passengers can be accommodated.—Apply to the Master. WHO HAS FOR SALE, A FEW CASES OF LIQUEURS, Of superior quality, at prime cost. September 6.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rudge, Master, Burthen 400 hds. Tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have received her said ship from St. Luc, 139 quarter casks SHERRY WINE, for sale on moderate terms. August 9.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Ship JOHN, A. M. Spalding, Master:— 297 tons burthen, a staunch, strong, tight vessel, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo.—For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. July 22.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The well known, fast sailing Ship TWO GENERALS, Alexander Cunningham, Master:— Burthen 300 hogsheads tobacco, or 2400 barrels—The Two Generals is a new ship, has made only four voyages to Europe, and always delivered her cargo in good order. A freight for Bourdeaux will be preferred, at a moderate price. She will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to Theo. Armistead. August 28.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Brig DANUBE, Gilbert Howland, Master:— Having made only one voyage—burthen 194 tons, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo will carry about 1800 barrels flour, or 220 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 Drawn White Oak Pipe STAVES. August 26.
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE, Burthen 136 tons per Register—copper and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given—Also, 38 Hogsheads, 28 Tierces, 56 Barrels, PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle. August 23.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MONTICELLO, to sail by the 20th of September. Tobacco or cotton, will be taken in on low freight, if immediate application is made to R. Maitland and Christian, Petersburg, or to Robert Maitland & Co. August 19.
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP Of from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with Lumber for a Port in Jamaica.—Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. August 30.
FOR NANTZ, The good, fast sailing Ship BRUTUS, Captain PENDERGAST. Burthen 370 hds. or thereabouts—a vessel well calculated to carry tobacco to France. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, lying at Mr. Blow's wharf, Portsmouth, or Thomas Payson & Co. At Mr. Fisk's Store. August 14.
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jesse, Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to William Pennock. Who offers said Brig for Charter; she carries 260 hogsheads tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper bottomed Ship THOMAS, Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Ship PLANTER, Burthen 400 hogsheads of tobacco, in complete order and will be ready to receive a cargo, in ten days. For terms apply to William Mackenzie & Co. Richmond, or John Mackenzie & Co. Holt's Wharf. WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 100 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO. 79 Kegs Manufactured do. 10 Bales COTTON. 100 Barrels of 4, 6, 8, 10, and 20d. NAILS. August 30.
FOR A FRENCH PORT IN THE CHANNEL, The good Brig JOHN, Captain WOOLFER:— Burthen about 180 tons—can be ready to take a cargo in a few days, and will receive a few hogsheads of tobacco on a moderate freight. For terms, apply to John Newell, jun. September 9.
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncbeons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also, 70 Hds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF. August 7.
NOTICE. THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop. N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, and ROBERT C. JENNINGS, and Co. under the firm of SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12.
LOST ON MONDAY LAST, A NOTE of Mr. William Pennock, in favour of Captain W. J. Richardson, payable at the United States Bank, for Eight Hundred Dollars, at 60 days, and dated 25th July. As payment is stopped, it cannot be of service to any person, if found I should be obliged by its being returned. Edward Roberts. August 14.
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Brothers, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, } For sale by William Pennock. August 2.
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF, FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncbeons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncbeons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Frith. August 7.
TAKEN from along side the Brig Milton, on the night of the 25th instant, a CLINKER BUILT YAWL, about twelve feet long, yellow bottom and painted green inside—Milton of Suffolk, marked on her stem. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will give information of her, so that I get her again. Tuder Frith. August 28.
CHOICE FLOUR OF NEW WHEAT, From Mayo's Mills—for Family use. 300 Whole and 300 Half Barrels. For sale by Moses Myers. August 19.
250 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 250 do. Fine, } 100 do. X Midlings, } 150 do. do. } 50 do. Ship, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, } 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12.
THE SUBSCRIBER, GIVES NOTICE, THAT he has conveyed his Estate in Trust, for the benefit of his creditors, to James Thorburn, Martin Fisk, and James Maurice. Francis S. Taylor. August 28.
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Mary & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncbeons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncbeon SHRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston, 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 36,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 130 Bares Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncbeons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2.
NOW LANDING, From on board the Brig Fame, from Ilwanna, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27.
MARTIN FISK, Has this day landed from the Ship Glory, from Liverpool, AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF CUT GLASS, For family use—such as Decanters, Wine Glasses, & Tumblers. July 5.
NOW LANDING, From on board the Brig Fame, Captain Dogget, from Porto Rico, 23 Tons FUSTICK. 78 Bags, } GREEN COFFEE. 2 Barrels, } 34 Hds. } SUGARS—1st quality. 97 Barrels, } For Sale by William Pennock. September 9.
PREPARING FOR THE PRESS, And will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume, THE SPIRIT OF THE PUBLICK JOURNALS; BEING an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. and which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the Baltimore Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. August 23.
HIBBERT'S PORTER AND BROWN STOUT Just received per the Ship Planter, from London, A QUANTITY OF Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Apply to ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. August 28.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19.
JOHN C. NIEMYRE, Has received in addition to his former assortment of GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Consisting of Platiilas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheetings, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Tickings for Mattresses, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempens Hessians, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheetings and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silks, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Seisars, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters.
I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5.
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Menop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plum & Co. August 19.
NOTICE. CONCERT-HALL, BOSTON, May, 1805. THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Publick, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent, during the summer season, that the house known by the name of Concert-Hall, situated in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (corner of Court and Hanover Streets) has been fitted up at a very great expense with the genteellest accommodations. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient house, or a more grateful reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall, whose assiduity to serve them shall exceed the liberality of their patronage. 765 lawSm T. WHITCOMB.

COMBINED FLEETS.—We fully expected this day to have published a detail of the engagement which we are now confirmed has taken place between the British and Combined fleets, but we are disappointed, although we have reason to believe that the particulars will be received when the mail arrives. The wind being light, and the tide ebb, we sent a row-boat eight miles down the river, in order to meet the mail-boat. At two o'clock our boat returned, and no mail-boat was in sight, we are therefore obliged to put our paper to press, but shall, if the intelligence is important and official, issue an extra paper.
We have seen letters from Petersburg, which state that there had been an action, in which the combined fleet lost THREE SHIPS OF THE LINE TAKEN, and one sunk, these letters did not go into details; the writers expecting that the northern mail of this day would bring the particulars. An account by the way of the West-Indies, states that the combined fleet lost SEVEN sail of the line.
On Wednesday night last, no less than three Burglaries were committed in this Borough.
The store of Mr. William Cox in Marquet Square was broken open, and goods consisting of Linens and Cassimers to a considerable amount taken out. Mr. James Tucker's store and the store of Mr. Peter Heron were also broken open, but we have not learned the particulars of the goods stolen from them.
Owing principally to the vigilance and activity of Mr. ALDERMAN VAUGHAN, the goods of Mr. Cox have been recovered, and the following persons have been apprehended, Peter McNeal, from Baltimore; Charles Hall, from Charleston; James Philips and Wm. Mount. They were all committed by the Alderman before whom they were examined, and will in a few days undergo a further examination before the Hustings Court. That three acts of this sort should be perpetrated in one night, in the most publick parts of the town, does not say much for the vigilance of the watch.
Russia.—By our mail papers from Charleston, received this day, we observe the arrival of the ship Maria, captain Higgins, at that port from Cronstadt, which place she left the 10th and Elsinore the 21st July. When the Maria sailed, there was every prospect of Russia becoming a party in the war, her fleets were fitting out with the utmost expedition, and her armies recruiting with great activity. The date of the sailing of the Maria, was subsequent to the orders given by the Emperor of Russia for his Minister M. de Novosiloff to return the French passports. The Minister's note at Berlin, is dated the same day that the Maria sailed; of course the determination of the Russian cabinet, and the orders for the minister, must have been previous. The cabinet of Russia could not expect such declarations as are contained in the note, made before all Europe, would be received by France, but as strong indications of hostility. At Elsinore the captain of the Maria procured a Hamburg paper containing the note published in our last.
OUR SUBSCRIBERS in town and abroad, are respectfully informed, that the second year's subscription to this paper was due on the 17th of July last. The former will be called on and the latter we hope will do us the favour to remit the amount; there are few of them who have not correspondents in this place or Portsmouth, and they can easily cause payment to be made to the Editor. The Gentlemen who were so kind as to receive subscriptions the last year, will do us that favour again, if the money is offered them, but the Editor cannot think of giving them the trouble of calling on each of the subscribers. The accounts for advertisements for the last year are making out.
The EDITOR OF THE LEDGER, encouraged by past favours, and anticipating increasing patronage, has spared no trouble or expense to render his paper worthy of both, performing as far as his talents will permit, his contract with the publick. The Editor of the Ledger, can say without vanity, that the quality of the paper on which it is printed, and the execution of the mechanical department, is not exceeded by any paper in the United States.
The Editor can assure the publick with truth, that the paper whereon the Ledger is now printed augments the expense of the establishment upwards of four hundred dollars per annum. The Editor nevertheless relying upon the punctuality of the patrons of his paper, does not regret the increased expense.
The Jew who have not paid the first year's subscription, will we hope spare us the mortification of making a second application for what has been so long due.
Office of the Publick Ledger, } September 18, 1805.
The following Ordinance I have just received from the Danish Consul-General, with a request that it might be published.
FRANCIS S. TAYLOR, Danish Vice Consul for the State of Virginia. Norfolk, 20th September.
Directing, that Danish masters of vessels, sailing from North-American ports for Europe, shall provide themselves with certificates of health from the Danish Consul or Vice-Consul, at the place of lading.
COPENHAGEN, May 15, 1805.
We Christian the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and Goths, Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, and of the Ditmarschen, also of Oldenburg, &c. &c. Make known by these presents: Whereas, by the establishment of a complete quarantine regulation, we have taken care to secure our realms and dominions against the danger, to be feared from pestilential epidemick disorders; so it is likewise our most gra-
cious pleasure, that commerce and navigation should enjoy every alleviation, which may be consistent with the important ends of these regulations. And whereas, the great distance and the extensive coasts of the United States of North-America, require particular measures of precaution, to be assured of the health of the places, from whence vessels may arrive in our ports, if all the severity of the quarantine laws, shall not in every instance be applied to them, we found ourselves induced, most graciously to ordain as follows, to wit.
I. The consuls, appointed by us, in the ports of the United States of America, and by the vice consuls subordinate to them, shall be obliged to supply all vessels of our subjects, which are destined to depart from the ports of their respective districts for Europe, after strict investigation, besides the bills of health, issued by the proper authorities, with a particular certificate, whereby the state of health of the place, at the time when the vessel was lying there in lading, may be known with certainty; for which purpose, particular forms, according to which these certificates are to be made out, shall be forwarded to them.
II. Every one of our subjects, commanding a vessel, who is destined to sail with the vessel commanded by him, from any North American port to any seaport in our or other European states, shall be obliged to demand such a certificate from our consul or vice-consul at the place, from whence he commences his voyage; under penalty of paying a fine of fifty rix dollars, which shall go to our quarantine establishment.
III. Whereas our consuls and their vice-consuls in the ports of the United States of North-America are empowered, when thereunto required, to grant similar passports to American and other foreign vessels, destined for our and other ports of the states, bordering on the Baltic, there shall in future; and to commence from the time, when the contents of this our ordinance shall have been made known in each place, no vessel arriving from North-America, although the same may produce a clean bill of health, have free admittance into any of the ports of our realms and dominions, unless she is provided at the same time, with such a certificate from our consul or vice consul, which shews, that the same is absolutely not subject to any suspicion.
In the contrary case, she shall be considered as suspected of a contagious disorder, and shall be subjected to the treatment directed in the quarantine law of our dominions, &c. &c.
According to which, all those concerned have most humbly to conform themselves.
Given in our Royal residence of Copenhagen, the 15th May, 1805.
CHRISTIAN R. SCHIMMELMANN. SEHESTEDT, EWALD, YUNGBERT, WINDELBOE. C. WINTHER.
1 159
POLITICAL ESSAYS
ON THE ESSENTIAL AND DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF DEMOCRACIES AND REPUBLICS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
From the Baltimore Republican or Anti-Democrat.
ESSAY XVIII.
"Our modern sophists, those hypocrites who endeavour to disguise their hatred of popular representative government, by attempting to impose upon the people the delusive falsehood, that a democracy is a different thing from a republic."
AURORA, 14th June, 1803.
In pursuance of the design of these supplementary papers, it is now to be shown, III. That THE BEST INFORMED AMONG THE ANCIENTS, WHO HAVE WRITTEN RESPECTING THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF GOVERNMENTS, DISTINGUISHED BETWEEN A DEMOCRACY AND A REPUBLIC.
The quotations which this proposition will require to be introduced, may prove tiresome to persons acquainted with the subject; but such are requested to reflect how few are conversant in this kind of reading; and that they are essential to the manifestation of truth.
Of the ancient writers on government whose works have descended to the present time, Aristotle is the most conspicuous and pre-eminent. If he shall have made no distinction between a Republic and a Democracy, we stand ready to acknowledge our error, and to compliment Mr. Duane upon his profound learning and discriminating powers.
"To treat of the science of politics", Aristotle observes, "completely and usefully, we must not be contented with the general division of governments into Monarchies, Aristocracies, and Republics, and their respective corruptions, Tyrannies, Oligarchies, and Democracies. It is necessary still further to examine wherein government, of one corruption of government, differs from another bearing the same name. We shall then most easily discern for what materials each political structure is best adapted; what are the changes which is the most likely to undergo, and what are the laws by which it may be preserved, subverted, or amended." (92)
"Beside Monarchy, Democracy, and Oligarchy, there are two other kinds of government; that which is commonly called an Aristocracy, and that which we have named by the general appellation of all commonwealths, a Republic, a form of political arrangement, which, as it rarely occurs, has been omitted by Plato and other writers. In strictness of language an aristocracy is that form of policy in which the pre-eminence of birth, wealth, and every such political advantage, totally disappears and vanishes, in comparison of that which is infinitely greater than them all; a government in which civil honours are distributed, or apportioned, by no other rule and standard but that of virtue alone; and in which the duties of a good man perfectly coincide with those of a good citizen. But the aristocracies which commonly prevail are formed on a coarser model; and as they differ from Oligarchies on the one hand, so they differ from this perfect republic on the other." (93)
This Republic, as we shall see, is a mixed government, composed of the elements of different governments, blended and combined in such proportions as to secure their advantages, and occlude their inconveniences.
"The nature of a mixed government, or what for distinctions sake we call a Republic, will evidently appear by considering the elements of which it is composed. These are oligarchy and democracy; though such mixed governments as incline most to the side of democracy are called republics, while those which incline most to the side of oligarchy are commonly called aristocracies; because birth and education seem to have a natural connexion with wealth; the rich being already in possession of that very object for the acquisition of which men are most frequently stimulated to injustice. In vulgar language, therefore, a rich man is confounded with a good one; and as there are only three distinct principles which contend for political authority, virtue, wealth, and numbers, (for birth may always be analysed into hereditary virtue or hereditary wealth) it is plain that if we comprehend under the name of
(92) Arist. Pol. B. vi. C. 2. (93) Idem. B. vi. C. 8.
aristocracy, all those governments in which virtue forms a constituent element, we must define a republic, strictly so called, to be that in which wealth and numbers, that is the prerogatives of the few and the rights and liberties of the many, are duly respected, and impartially maintained. The laws (fundamental) therefore, adapted to a republic must be formed by properly blending those which prevail in democracies and oligarchies." (94)
In order to obviate any misconceptions, and, if possible, prevent misrepresentations, we shall give Aristotle's definition of an oligarchy.
"Of Oligarchy as well as Democracy there are various kinds. The first kind is that in which all political power belongs to men of a certain census or fortune; and in which this census is so high, that the great body of the people are totally excluded from every share in the administration. The second kind is that in which the pecuniary qualification for office is not so high as totally to exclude the majority of the citizens; but in which the various councils and magistracies supply, by election, the vacancies that happen in their own numbers: if they elect from the citizens at large, they act conformably to the principle of an aristocracy; if they confine their choice to men of a certain census only, they act conformably to the principle of an oligarchy. A third kind of oligarchy takes place, when offices are hereditary. And a fourth, when, in addition to this circumstance, the magistracies govern by their own will and pleasure, not by established laws. This last, and worst kind, is called in Greece a Dynasty. It bears the same relation to Oligarchy that Tyranny does to Monarchy; and that the turbulence of the democracy last described bears to the fair equality of popular government." (95)
"In that species of oligarchy which we call the best, (because it most resembles a mixed government, retaining nothing of oligarchy but its undue preference of wealth to other political elements) there ought to be a double census, or two sorts of qualifications, of which the lowest ought to entitle those possessed of it to hold all the inferior magistracies. By this means the best portion of the citizens would have a direct personal interest in supporting the authority of government, and in defending the honours of that privileged order, which, enjoying the highest census, would be exclusively entitled to form the supreme council, and to administer the great offices of state." (96)
"The strongest proof that a republic is well composed and happily blended, results from this, the terms oligarchy and democracy may be applied to it with equal, though not exact propriety. Such a republic seems to comprehend both extremes, because it contains a due mixture of opposite principles, nicely poised, and accurately adjusted." (97)
"With regard to external circumstances, communities are composed of three classes of men. Men encumbered by wealth, men oppressed by poverty, and men enjoying a happy mediocrity of fortune.—Excess of wealth, like superiority in strength or in beauty, disdains the dictates of propriety, and spurns the authority of reason: extreme poverty, like weakness and deformity, sours the temper, and debases the character. The former excesses produce insolence; the latter engender baseness; and these together, form the ordinary sources of all human turpitude. The one spreading into every species of audacious guilt; the other sinking into every kind of cowardly fraud and mean mischief. A certain mediocrity is necessary to equality, and equality to friendliness to security. Under all governments the happiness of those men is most secure, whose condition is above committing, and below provoking, an injury. It is plain, therefore, that the best commonwealth is that in which middling men most abound; and prove, if not more powerful than both, at least superior to either of the extremes. Where this does not take place, the commonwealth necessarily degenerates, either into oligarchy or democracy; both of which forms of government are much more likely than a republic, abounding in the middle ranks, to fall under the tyranny of one man.—Such a republic is not only less liable to be subverted; it subsists unagitated by sedition; the great intermediate mass restraining the activity of the two hostile extremes. For this reason democracies are found to be more durable than oligarchies, because in the former the middling class is more numerous than in the latter; and large communities enjoy more tranquillity than small ones, which, from the paucity of their members, have few citizens of an intermediate condition between riches and poverty. It is this intermediate class, however, that alone balances and keeps steady the vessel of the republic. When this class is destroyed or removed, an outrageous democracy takes place; which is speedily overwhelmed in its own fury." (98)
(94) Idem. B. vi. C. 9. (95) Idem. B. vi. C. 5. (96) Idem. B. viii. C. 6. (97) Idem. B. vi. C. 9. (98) Idem. B. vi. C. 11.
AMERICAN CONSULATE.
COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.
Whereas there have been passed in this session of parliament, severe laws, which will subject to quarantine all ships arriving in British ports, from any place in Europe, without the Straits of Gibraltar, or from the continent of America, with any of the articles enumerated in the schedule annexed, unless they can produce a declaration on oath, made by the owner, proprietors, shipper or consignee, stating that such articles are not the growth, produce, or manufacture of Turkey, or of any place in Africa, within the Straits of Gibraltar, or in the West Barbary, on the Atlantic Ocean; or stating of what place they are the growth produce or manufacture. It is therefore earnestly recommended to the shippers of goods in America, to provide the captains of all ships loading for Europe, and the captains are advised to take care, that previous to their sailing from America, they are provided with a certificate, or declaration on oath, of the owner, proprietor or shipper, specifying the quantity and quality of all the goods on board, with the sorts of package, and that all the said goods, wares, merchandise and packages are the growth, produce or manufacture of America, the East or West-Indies, &c. as the case may be.
And the captains of American ships taking in cargoes in any ports in Europe, are earnestly recommended to furnish themselves, before leaving such ports, with a certificate, or declaration on oath, from the owner, proprietor or shipper, specifying the quantity and quality of all goods on board, together with the packages; and that said goods, wares, merchandise and packages are not of the growth, produce or manufacture of Turkey, or of any place in Africa, within the Straits of Gibraltar, or in the west Barbary, on the Atlantic Ocean. As in case of not having such certificate or declaration, all ships arriving in any of the ports of Great Britain, and having any of the articles enumerated in the schedule annexed, will be put under strict quarantine.
THOMAS AULDJO, American Consul.
N. B. The usual clean bill of health must be attended to. COWES, 1st July, 1805.
No. 1.—Quarantine Declaration.—As to the growth, produce, or manufacture of the following goods, that is to say, apparel of all kinds, Artificial Flowers, Bast or any article made thereof, Beads, Bracelets, or Necklaces in strings; Beds, Bed Ticks,
Books, Brooms of all sorts, Brushes of all sorts, Parquets, Camblets, Canvas, Carmen Wool, Carpet, Cordage not tarred, Cotton Wool, Cotton Yarn, Cotton Thread; All articles wholly made of or mixed with Cotton, Silk, Wool, Thread, or Yarn; Down, Feathers, Flax, Furrriers Waste, Goats Hair, Gold or Silver on Thread, Cotton, Hair, Wool, or Silk, or any other substance hereinbefore enumerated; Grogram, Hats, Caps, or Bonnets of Straw, Chip, Cane, or any other Material; Hemp, Hoes, Horn and Horn Tips, Hair of all Sorts, Leather, Linen, Liquor of any Kind in Bottles or Flasks; Lutestrings, Catlins, or Harstrings; Maps, Mattrasses, Mats and Matting, M hair Yarn, Nets, new or old, Paper, Packthread, Parchment, Pelts, Plating of Bast, Chip, Cane, Straw, or Horse Hair; Quills, Rags, Sails and Sail Cloth; Silk, viz. Crapes and Tiffanies, Husk and Knobs, Raw Silk, Throw and Organzine Silk; Waste Silk Wrought do; Skins, Hides, and Furs, and Parts of Pieces of Skins, Hides, and Furs, whether undressed or in Part, or wholly tanned, tawed, or dressed; Sponges, Straw, or any article made of, or mixed with Straw; Stockings of all Sorts, Thread, Tow, Vellum, Whisks, Wool, whether raw or any wise wrought Yarn of all Sorts.
And all other Goods whatsoever if they shall have arrived in or with Packages consisting wholly or in part of any of the Articles above enumerated, unless such Goods shall be removed from such Packages.
In respect to each of the following declarations must be made upon oath, by the owner, proprietor, shipper, or consignee of the said goods, or of the ship or vessel in which the same shall be shipped for Great Britain, if coming from any port or place in Europe without the Straits of Gibraltar, or on the continent of America, (at which there is not a regular establishment for the performance of Quarantine, declared sufficient for that purpose by his majesty in council), before some magistrate of the port or place from whence the same shall be brought, and must be attested by such magistrate, and also by the British consul, or vice consul, or in case there shall be no consul or vice consul there, then by two known British merchants, and must accompany the goods shipped, and be produced by the master on his arrival, or attempting to enter any port or place in Great Britain, or the Islands of Guernsey, &c. to the superintendent of Quarantine. In default of which the said ship and cargo will be subject to and will be obliged to perform Quarantine.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION.—I, [Here insert the name, place of abode, and description, either as owner, proprietor, shipper, or consignee, as the case may be] of the following goods, (that is to say,) [Here insert a list of any of the articles before mentioned on board] shipped on board the ship or vessel called master, now about to sail from the port of do declare upon oath that none of the said goods, wares, or merchandise are of the Growth, produce, or manufacture of Turkey, or of any place in Africa within the Straits of Gibraltar, or in the West Barbary on the Atlantic Ocean. So help me GOD.
Sworn before me at on the day of OR AFFIRMATIVE DECLARATION.—I, [Here insert name, place of abode, and description, either as owner, proprietor, shipper, or consignee, as the case may be] of the following goods, (that is to say,) [Here insert a list of any of the articles before mentioned on board] shipped on board the ship or vessel called master, now about to sail from the port of for the port of do declare upon oath that the said are of the growth, produce, or manufacture of So help me GOD.
Sworn before me at on the day of CERTIFICATE.—I do hereby certify that the above-written name of is the signature and handwriting of, a magistrate of
In testimony of the truth whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of British Consul, (If no Consul) Vice Consul, Known British Merchants, resident at the Port of
N. B. It is in the option of the party to produce the negative or the affirmative declaration; but in either case the certificate, as to the signature of the magistrate before whom the same is sworn, must on no account, be omitted.
FROM THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE.
Spoliations on our Commerce.—Ever since the introduction of "economies" into our system of government, and the consequent reduction of our navy to the "least competent force, our neutral rights have become, systematically, an object of scorn and derision, with every nation with whom we are connected. The armed ships of England and France have, for nearly two years, been in the habit of blockading our ports and harbours; attacking and capturing each other within our jurisdiction; seizing upon our vessels in sight of our ports, & impressing our seamen and citizens in open defiance of our sovereignty and their protections. Nay, the miserable Spaniard, who has hardly an existence or a name among the independent nations of the earth, rises into a momentary importance when put into comparison with a government still more pusillanimous than his own; and, unable to resist the temptation of shewing that there is one power on earth sufficiently contemptible to be spurned and trampled on with impunity, even by him, he too erects his crest, affects to play the bully; seizes upon our vessels publick and private; refuses to satisfy our claims, which have been once acknowledged as fair and valid; and suffers our ministers, one after another, to make him humble court; to pray, that he will graciously be pleased, in his great mercy, to do us justice; and then to depart as they went, leaving him hereafter either to grant or reject our prayers (for they cannot be called demands) as humour or interest may dictate.
Such is the situation of our foreign relations.—Yet "Gallio cares for none of these things." Our administration, sufficiently occupied and amused about horned toads, salt mountains, and prairie dogs, leave the subordinate concerns of national rights to take their own course.
It is true, that during the last session of congress, the clamours of the country became so great in consequence of the injuries and insults that were heaped upon us, in our very harbours, that government was at length forced to affect some solicitude upon the subject. It then became a question what was to be done. To send and remonstrate with those governments by whose subjects the outrages were committed, demanding reparation, and at the same time preparing by force to repel future aggressions if they should be found to be authorised, would be acting just as General Washington and Mr. Adams had acted before; and of course would be very unphilosophical and very antirepublican. After much deliberation and consultation, a law was passed just at the close of the session, entitled "An Act for the more Effectual Preservation of Peace in the Ports and Harbours of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction." This law enacts, that foreigners, in armed vessels, shall not commit insults and outrages in our ports and harbours; and if they do that our marshals, and constables, and militia men shall go and take them out of their ships of war and have them before our justices, by whom they shall be fined and imprisoned, and sent out of the country; and that they shall never come here again.
If any thing was before wanting to render us completely ridiculous as well as contemptible in the eyes

of foreign nations, it was just such a law; a law, which was intended merely to be talked of, and to enable the friends of the administration to say that something had been done for the vindication of our national rights and sovereignty; a law which at the time of its passage we predicted would never be carried into execution; because, paltry and inadequate as it is, we knew that the administration would never have the courage to execute it.
The event has verified the prediction. Those very humiliating insults which that law was to prevent and punish, have been daily increasing till there is now scarcely a port of any consequence in the United States which is not blockaded in form by armed vessels of some foreign power, and scarcely a mail arrives that does not bring intelligence of some violence committed upon the persons or the property of the citizens of this "free, sovereign, and independent nation." Where then is this formidable law which was to arm Mr. Jefferson with power to overawe the nations of Europe, and compel them to observe the laws of nations and respect the rights of neutrality? Is it totally inadequate to the object, that it should sleep in perfect inactivity at such a time as this? If so, the more shame to those who made it, and those who praised it, when they ought to have been doing something that would be efficient for our protection, and for the preservation of peace in our ports and harbours. On the contrary, will it be said by any one that the act was dictated by political wisdom, and that it was competent to the object for which it was made? The very acknowledgment is the severest of all reproaches upon the chief magistrate of the union, who having in his hands the means of protecting our rights, looks on with perfect unconcern, for month after month, and sees them made the sport, the derision, and the prey of every paltry picaroon that navigates our waters, while he is amusing himself and the nation with knick-nacks and playthings that would disgrace a school-boy.
The arrival of General Wilkinson, at St. Louis.
On the first day of July, 1805, his Excellency James Wilkinson, Governor of the Territory of Louisiana, arrived at St. Louis, escorted by a troop of cavalry, composed of the citizens, who, for that purpose repaired to meet him six miles below the town. At the bridge near St. Louis, he was saluted by a body of Indians of different nations, of about 100 in number, who discharged their pieces several times in honour of the General, as he passed by. On Main Street, in front of his house, stood a body of 240 regular troops, with their officers, who, in due military order, saluted their General on his arrival; whilst from the fort was heard the reiterated sound of the artillery.
On the third a select committee, attended by a number of the citizens of Saint Louis, waited on the General and presented him with the following ADDRESS.
To his Excellency James Wilkinson, General and Commander in Chief of the United States' Army, and Governor of the Territory of Louisiana.
SIR, "The political wishes of the citizens of St. Louis are accomplished. The many vicissitudes of government which they have lately experienced, are at length brought to a close. An apprehension of our future destiny, the clouds of uncertainty, of inquietude, of anxiety, consequent on the late negotiations in the cabinets of Spain, of France and of the United States, respecting the cession of this extensive territory, are dissipated by the dawn of political liberty, which now begins to expand and brighten in the western hemisphere.
"The arrival of a governor of known principles and worth—whose deportment during many years of publick service, is characterised by prudence, stability and firmness—with a disposition to promote the happiness of civil society, on the broad basis of equal laws, order and the rights of man vested too with power to procure these salutary objects for the members of the society over whom he is to preside, and among whom he is to make his residence, has anticipated the most sanguine expectations of the citizens of St. Louis.
"These, sir, are objects of the most flattering nature: These are objects whose intrinsic value can never be too highly appreciated.
"Actuated, therefore, by a sense of the importance of these advantages, we beg leave, with the most sincere and profound respect to congratulate you, sir, on your arrival here as a man, as a member and ornament of society, and as Governor of the territory of Louisiana.
And at this moment, we beg leave to assure you of our inviolable attachment to the general government of the United States; and of our full determination to support, with unalterable firmness, the constitution and present administration by whose wisdom and energy we have the inexpressible pleasure to reflect that, liberty, security, and the pursuit of happiness are guaranteed to us and our posterity. Accept our best wishes for your health and prosperity; and a long and happy administration of the government of the territory of Louisiana.
(Signed) Charles Gratiot, Augt. Chocau, Aut. Sculand, Robert Wescott, J. Darneille.
To the foregoing address, the Governor, in that persuasive eloquence of which he is so great a master, immediately delivered the following energetic REPLY:
"Gentlemen, "I received with great complacency your very obliging salutation, and am highly flattered by the courteous style in which it is conceived.
I am sensible you have greatly overrated my merits and my capacities; but I am certain your most sanguine anticipations do not outstrip the zeal, integrity and ardour, with which I shall promote your substantial interests, and your true happiness.
"Born, bred and educated under a government of laws and not of men, I well know, that did I possess the disposition, I do not enjoy the power to injure you essentially: because it is the infallible security of republican systems, that official depravity should find its antidote in the condemnation of the constituent power.
"But impelled through life by a strong current of philanthropy, it has been my pride and my pleasure to promote the good fortune and happiness of my fellow creatures, from the untutored Indian to polished man; your confidence cannot therefore be misplaced when duty and inclination take the same direction.
"When addressing you, gentlemen, I speak to men of discernment, of candor, integrity and honour, and therefore I will not restrain myself to the bare expression of my solicitude for your happiness, or my thanks for your partiality; but I will avail myself of the occasion, freely to expose to you my opinion of the conduct best calculated to forward the prosperity of your country.
"I consider personal factions the bane of social harmony, and political strife hostile to human felicity: we should therefore sedulously endeavour to expel the gall of party spirit from our scattered feeble community, and encourage a rivalry in the benevolent deeds, an accord in sentiment—a concert in policy, and a cheerful support of government and the laws, under which we fortunately find ourselves: much, very much indeed of our reputation abroad, of
our tranquillity at home and our prosperity every where, will depend on our co-operation and union in these particulars.
"And on my part, gentlemen, to advance these important objects, I shall steadily maintain a course of conduct conciliatory, amicable, impartial and just; but at the same time firm and independent: With such dispositions, I will hope for pardon, while I express a wish that I may never be approached by insidious intrigue, or inordinate ambition, whose office it is to waylay every generous sentiment, and rob it of its commission, for sinister purposes.
"I beg you, gentlemen, and the inhabitants of St. Louis, to be assured, that the demonstrations of personal respect with which you have been pleased to honour me, are extremely grateful to my affections; they excite my sincere gratitude, and were it possible, would inspire me with redoubled zeal, to discharge with fidelity the high trust confided to me by the President of the United States.
"Signed, J. WILKINSON. To Messrs. Gratiot, Chocau, Sculand, Wescott and Darneille, on their own part and that of the inhabitants of St. Louis.
Contraband of war on the outward voyage, forfeit the vessel on the return voyage, and also the homeward cargo, being proceeds of the outward cargo.
COURT OF VICE-ADMIRALTY.
NASSAU, August, 16 1805. At a court of vice-admiralty, held on Tuesday last at the court house, before his hon. Henry Morton Dyer, Esq. sole judge and commissary, came on to be heard, the case of the sch't La Liberte , Maroteau, master, of New Orleans; captured by the private ships of war British Tar , John Feast, commander, and May-flower , George Johnson, commander.
It appeared that this vessel sailed from New Orleans with a cargo consisting principally of pitch and tar, furnished from the custom-house at that port, with a clearance for St. Thomas; that she had put into Matanzas, in the island of Cuba, landed her cargo, taken in another consisting of sugars and rum, and proceeding on her return voyage to New Orleans, was captured and sent into this port for adjudication.
Mis majesty's attorney general, supported by Mr. Mathews, moved for condemnation of vessel and cargo, on the ground of having supplied the enemy with naval stores, deemed contraband of war; from the proceeds of which, it was asserted, the present cargo had been purchased.
The counsel for the claimant, contended, that the vessel, thro' stress of weather, having become leaky, the master had been compelled by the crew, to put into Matanzas, where the cargo had been landed, but remained unsold, and at the disposal of the shipper,—that the present cargo was shipped on freight, for the account and risque of other neutral merchants residing at New Orleans; and prayed that the property be restored to his party.
The counsel for the captors rejoined and concluded.
His honour the judge having heard the arguments on both sides, and examined the depositions of witnesses on the standing interrogatories together with the documents exhibited by the parties in support of their respective arguments having been read, was pleased to condemn the ship, as lawful prize to the captors, and directed further proof to be brought respecting the cargo. His honour on delivering the decree of the court, took a minute retrospect of the merits as well of the allegation as of the claim, considered that no letters of advice appeared from the shipper at New Orleans to the consignees at St. Thomas, to regulate them in the sales of the outward cargo. Altho' this appeared to be the first time the ship had been sent on such a voyage, having been heretofore employed in the trade between New Orleans and the island of Cuba:—that the log-book merely mentioned, the ship's having made much water, "the master determined to put into Matanzas, without taking notice of any compulsory act on the part of the crew; that the master, in the said log-book, passed over in silence the days of his stay at Matanzas until he mentioned the taking on board the cargo; that it did not appear that the ship had undergone the least repair, during such her stay; and that the agent for the master at Matanzas in his letter to the person in whose behalf the present cargo was claimed, expressly stated his having shipped the same on board this vessel, agreeably to his orders; all which circumstances, induced his honour to be of opinion, that the ship had gone to the port of her real and true destination, and that for purpose of securing the property against capture, a clearance had been procured for St. Thomas, the more effectually to cover the fraud.
In the case of the brig Gayoso , of New-York, Woofendale, master,—vessel cleared—but the principal part of the cargo, consisting of wines, cordials, castle-sap, &c. shipped by John Murray & son, and Baker & English, have been reserved for further proof.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. British ship Turton , Adamson, 90 days from Leith, Coal, Canvas and Powder, Robert Maitland & Co. Ship Emily , Welch, from Antigua and 15 days from St. Kitts, Rum and Sugar, John Keith. Sh'r Almira , Edwards, 6 days from Newbedford, Salt, Spars and Oil, to the master.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Emily , Welch, Antigua. Ship Turton , Adamson, Leith. Sch't Almira , Edwards, New-Bedford. CLEARED. Brig Active , Bennet, Baltimore. Petsey, Coullhard, Liverpool. Sloop Rebecca , Herbert, New-York. Favourite, Holmes, Richmond.
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel.
114 John Hamilton.
LAND FOR SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed in Trust, from Edward Moulton, to Henry Dickson, to satisfy a debt due to William Dickson.
WILL BE SOLD, At the Highfield Biddle , for Ready Money, on Tuesday 1st of October, PLANTATION situated on Paradise Creek, near Portsmouth.—The sale to take place at 12 o'clock, at the Market House in Portsmouth. HENRY DICKSON, Trustee. September 18. 136
AUCTION.
By James Taylor, Jun. On TUESDAY, September 24th, at 10 o'Clock, at the New Market, 40 Tierces } Superiour SUGARS. 60 Barrels } For approved Notes at 60 and 90 days. September 20 160
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship Plantar, Bousit, from London, and Fredonia, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on Low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are
9 do. Stripe do.
10 do. White and Red Flannels.
12 do. White Plains and Kersey.
14 do. Blue do.
6 do. Blue & Green Half Thick.
2 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.
2 do. Yarn Hose.
2 do. Carpeting and Carpets.
8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts.   17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  16 Boxes Boys' and Mens Hats.    18 do. of Rose Blankets.  6 Trunks of Manchester.   4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.   50 Casks Shot.   150 Kers of Gunpowder.   40 Casks Nails.   4 do. Seine Twine.   6 Trunks Mens and Womens Worsted Hose.   3 Bales of Osnaburgs.   Fleece Hosiery, or Ladies' and Gentlemens' wear.   Muslins, Dimities, Callicoes, &c. &c.   The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
JOHN STRATTON,
WISHES to acquaint his Friends and the Publick, that he would be glad to take 7 or 8 rented BOXES, by the Week, Month, or Year, at the house where he now lives, on Granby Street, near the United States' Bank.—It is a very airy, pleasant and healthy situation; and every attention will be paid, to render those who favour him with their custom, as comfortable as possible, and charges reasonable. September 16. 1M 151
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Just received from Liverpool, her Ship Fredonia , by Richard Taylor. September 16. 1M 146
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE,
Have received per Ship Fredonia , Captain Melhuish, from Liverpool, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres, Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms. THEY HAVE FOR RENT, TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS. September 16. 2M 147
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship Peter , lying at my Wharf, 1389 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Casks EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots. A. Maclure. September 16. tf 143
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT,
300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, Gallego's Brand. JAMES HERRON. September 16. 3 152
BANK NOTE FOUND LAST WEEK.
The owner proving property and paying charges, may have it again—Apply to REYNEAR GILBERT. September 16. 3 153
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
(To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING:— Burthen 330 hogheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISBON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 153
CASH GIVEN FOR
A FEW SHARES OF STOCK IN THE VIRGINIA BANK. AND FOR SALE, A FEW HUNDRED SHARES IN THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Apply to the Editor of this paper. September 13. 4
THE BLACKSMITH BUSINESS
Is carried on in the Shop lately occupied by WILLIAM G CAMP & Co. on Loyall's Wharf, by JOSEPH GARDNER & Co. Who will execute any work in the above line, with fidelity and despatch, and at very moderate prices. September 13. tf 143
To Lease for a term of Years,
Several LOTS OF LAND , adjoining the Virginia Bank. MARY AITCHESON. Sept. 11. 9 141
LANDING,
Out of the Brig Albert , Captain Fraser, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, } Branded 20 Hogheads, } M. M. 40 Quarter Casks, } Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported—For sale by Robert Dickson. September 11 tf 140
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemens' fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Plantar , Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliatt & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
Landed from the Ship Susan, Captain Loring,
LISBON WINE, In Pipes and Quarter Casks. Oliveira, Fernandes & Co. WHO HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF PORT WINE, Of very superior quality—in Pipes, Hogheads, and Quarter Casks, in Cases. September 9. 5w 137
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. An APPRENTICE wanted, Nov. 16. tf 326
NOW LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Lydia , Capt. Livington, from Madeira, 8 Pipes, } OLD PARTICULAR WINE, 8 Hogheads, } fit for immediate use. 12 Qr. Casks, } 39 Pipes, } PARTICULAR WINE, 1 Qr. Cask, } Vintage—1804. 10 Pipes LONDON MARKET And from on board the Ship Cartrey , William Bryant, Master, from St. Petersburg, 80 Tons Clean HEMP. 600 Pieces RUSSIA DUCK. 200 do. RAVENS DUCK. 200 do. RUSSIA SHEETING. 35 Ton IRON. For Sale by William Pennock. September 18. 3w 154
TO LEASE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS,
HANDSOME and well situated Lot, 110 by 100 feet, near HARRISON ALMENDS.—For terms, apply to MIKA YOUNG, Or, WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, jun. September 18. tf 157
POLYGRAPHICK PAINTING.
THIS art, so long kept a secret and exclusively by the Polygraphick Society in London, is now in the possession of a citizen of the United States lately arrived from Europe; who proposes to execute, by subscription, two hundred copies from an original Allegorical Painting in the Shakespeare Gallery, New-York, by permission of the Proprietor being
A PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON,
Supported by Liberty, Virtue, and Justice. Virtue is holding the emblem of the reward she merited. In the right of the piece, America, characterised as an Ab-original, is seated in a passive posture, lamenting her loss. In the left is Painting turning to History, for a subject worthy of her art, who is so poised to answer, "THERE IS NONE MORE WORTHY THAN WASHINGTON."
The whole forming a more emblematical tribute to the memory of that great man, than has yet been offered to the publick.
To those who esteem his publick services and his private worth, and to the Patrons of improvements in the fine arts, this work is dedicated. Such as are already furnished with different engravings on this subject, will, it is hoped, still find room for the present undertaking, when they consider, that it will be a Painting, and the design new, executed by a process, which renders it more durable than oil painting—that it requires no glass—that while their prints contain, perhaps a faint resemblance only, this work affords a correct likeness, with the addition of six beautiful allegoric figures. The price also is reduced so as to leave, on comparative merits, no objection.
Subscriptions, at Eight Dollars each, payable on delivery, (which is very little more than the price of an engraving of the same size) are received by Conrad & Co. Booksellers, Philadelphia, and Bonsal, Conrad & Co. of Norfolk.
IT IS ALSO PROPOSED TO EXECUTE
Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Washington, by the same process, on subscription, of Four dollars and fifty cents each. It is a principal aim of this work, to produce the most correct likenesses of this amiable couple.
The Artist presumes that the secret art of Polygraphick Painting is known only to himself, in the United States; having travelled from the Carolinas to Massachusetts, without finding a master of it. By this Art, original paintings may be multiplied, so as to render it difficult to point out the difference. The Polygraphick picture, of the two, when compared together, is the most brilliant, and the nature of the process cannot fail rendering it more durable. In fine, the whole is so exact and beautiful a copy, that the mind is lost in conjecture as to the method in which it is executed. Philadelphia, June 4, 1805. law1N. 777
I HAVE RECEIVED,
Per the Sch'r. Concord , Capt. Rogers, from Bristol, 100 Casks NAILS—assorted, and 9 do. WEEDING HOES. Which will be sold low for cash, or good paper. R. Gibson.
ON HAND,
A quantity of SPIKES—assorted. WINDOW GLASS, 8 by 10, 11 by 9, 12 by 10, 14 by 12. FIG BLUE, in boxes. 50 Kgs WHITE LEAD. 30 Pipes Old L. P. MADEIRA WINE. 30 do. HOLLAND GIN. 50 Punchs. ANTIGUA & GRENADA RUM. 5 Pipes FRENCH BRANDY. 20 Barrels N. E. RUM. A few tierces Brown SUGAR, super. qua. 400 Sacks SALT. A quantity of CRATES—Earthen Ware well assorted. 300 Barrels BEEF. 50 do. PORK. 50 do. NAVY BREAD. 34 Hogheads RICHMOND TOBACCO. 20 do. YORK RIVER do. September 6. law3w 130
TO RENT,
THE Warehouses at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them.
Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 25
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey , Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina , Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Bal-
timore TOMORROW. Sept. 20.

DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
FROM THE FARMER'S MUSEUM.
A faithful Copy of a paper written by a poor wretch, in the county of Sligo, in Ireland, who actually put his unhappy resolve into execution, just in the manner he himself mentions.
On the superscription: "This will be found after my death, if they look sharp."
DENNIS TOOLE.
As I noe the people that has found my carcase is curious about the manner of my death, which is somethin out o'the way, I'll giv'em aul the satisfaction in my power about it, as I noe the hole matter from beginnin to end, which is my own misforthin that I marrid a cross woman that's neverplazed but when she's after vexin me and spending my substance, whereby I have bin reduced to grate shifts as all the world noe, and fader Mc Donogh in particular, and I don't huv to be rippen up ould soars.
It may be reported, as the world's grately giv'n to lyin, that I dy'd by axident, but that's a misteak, for I throw'd myself into the river o'Wednesday even and so drownded myself of my own accord; bein tir'd of the world, and fretted out of my life; and as the little that's left of my substance is not much, I hoap ther will be no quarrel about my disposin of it in the followin manner. Ther may bee in my breeches pocket (as I putt them all I could get together) about somethin less than half a guinea in silver and sixpences, with some ha'pence. I give that to little Dolly Maginnis at farmer Delays. The people say'd and so did my wife, that I had unlawful dooin wid her; but that's a lye of her own inventin, and if I was alive I'd say it to her faace, so let noboddy go to reflect on her upon my account, for, as I hoap to live, I declare wid my dying breath, I doant noe for sartinty wheether she be man or woman.
Peter Doyle makes me pay too much for my kabin and the little bit of patay ground belongin to it, but I make it up by chargin the Parson and wone way or oder, so I leave it to my youngest son Robbin, because I luv him better nor Corny. As for him and his moder, they'll provide for themselves; I had enuff to do to maintain 'em during my life, and I'm sure I'll not trouble my head about 'em now I'm ded.
My Sow and Piggs, and my Crucifix, along wid my bades, my tobacco-stopper, my too hens, and my mass-book, I leave to Fader Mc Donogh, for though he squeezes hellfire hard, he's a good sowenuff at the bottom. My oak sappin, my dog Smutt, my woollen night Cap, and my razure, I give to honest Toby Hoorigen, for he's the best crathur that ever drew breath, tho' the people gives out oderwise because he takes a sup, and has turn'd his children out o'doors; my best shirt I give to the same Toby Hoorigen: as for the toder it's the won I have on now, and not worth any body's takin, so I leave it to my wife that she may have no reason to complaine.
I forgiv all the world exceptin my wife, and her I forgiv too, but it's against my will and only to humour Fader Mc Donogh and keep my poor soul out of purgatory. I doant ritely noe whear I shall go to, but I'm pretty easy about that, as I got absolootion cunningly to day, widout the Priest's knowing what I had got in my bed.
It may seem odd for a poor man such as me to put himself out of the world as it is only your grate people that teaks them figaries, but our landlord is so pleguy tire wid us that wee must ede or do it or starve, so that to be shure it'll gree a fashion in time amongst us as well as the rich, and in my mind wee have the best rite to do it.
I boar an indifferent good karecter while I was alive; and would have noak'd the biggest man down that dar'd say a word aginst it; but now I'm ded they may say what they plaze, and to be shure they'll say bad enuff, but the divile reward 'em and my curse lite upon 'em.
I die in charity wid every body, and wish well to such as had a regard for me; as for the rest I kare not for 'em all, and may the grass grow before their door. I don't care three straws whear they berry me, so as then don't let my corpse stay in the water, for I woodn't like to be ett by the fishes; of the too I'd rader the crows had me, because it's more natural: they'll have no pretence for ottomizin me, and the rest I may be pretty easy about.
I didn't think to say haf so much, but as it's likely to be the last time I shall sett penn to payer, I was willing to tak my fill of it; and as to the makin away wid myself and the like of that, it is no more than what every body has a rite to do: as for that matter I noe I shan't be mist, for the parson in won of his kross fits t'other day, told me I was little good for the negur. As to good nathur indeed I had never much to spare, but I aulways tok car of won, and that was going by the rule of the Gospel, for it sayd somewhere in the ould testyment that charity begins at home.
If I waulk after my death, He hant my wife to vex her.
I was devided betwixt hanging and draunding and sadly troubled which to choose: but
* The native Irish have in their own language a curse, of which this is the exact sense; the meaning of it is evident. "May they be forsaken by the world, and no one ever come near them." The Irish deem this the heaviest imprecation they can denounce upon any one. The looking upon the being shut out from mankind in so very dreadful a light, is a strong argument, among many others, of the social and hospitable spirit of that brave and generous nation.
at last I resolved upon this way that I have taken, as I thaut it wasn't quite so vulgar as toder, for they hang clippers and coiners, and tees and murderers, but never drownd 'em. So I depart this lyfe in the forty-aith year of my age without wincin or whinning, but like a man at my own free moshon and choyce, being at aul times, both in lyfe and deth, a sinseare member of the hoaley moder church of Room, wid full assurance of going to heav'n if Fader McDonough isn't the biggest roague upon the face of the yearth; for tho' I didn't mind my work much, nor wasn't giv'n to charity, nor very sober, nor didn't mind much such like trifling things, I aulways went regular to shappil, and never begrudg'd the church nor stinted it of its daw, so he tould me often and often to make myself easy for that I'd go clear of coarse.
And I have roat this payper all wid my oane hand, and sett my naam boath at the beginnin and end of it, that my wife and Corny mayn't say that it's a forgery, for they are cappable of anny thing that's spyteful and contray, so the Lord Jesus have marsy on my soul, and may the hoaley Virgin talk to her bosom this 16th dea of February 1767.
DENNIS TOOLE.
An account of the HERODIANS mentioned in the New Testament.
The Herodians were a sect who derived their origin and name from Herod the Great, king of Judæa. Several of the ancient fathers, and some modern divines, have imagined, that the distinguishing tenet of this profession of men was, their belief that Herod was the Messiah. Others have conjectured that the courtiers, domesticks, and friends of Herod, from their attachment to their master, and to his political measures, enjoyed this denomination. Herod was a powerful and opulent prince—the friend of Augustus—and throughout the whole of his long reign studied every art and artifice to ingratiate himself with the emperor, and to secure the favour of the principal personages in the court of Rome. He was a most insinuating sycophant—wholly devoted to Rome—fond of Roman manners and usages—destitute of all religion—sacrificing every thing sacred to political principles, and to the mercenary views of interest and ambition. Josephus informs us, that his ambition and his entire devotion to Cæsar, and to the leading men at Rome, induced him to depart from the usages of his country, and in many instances to violate its institutions—building temples in the Greek taste, and erecting statues for idolatrous worship—apologizing for this to the Jews that he was absolutely necessitated to do these things by the superior powers. Many of the Jews, particularly of the Sadducees, came into his measures, espoused his political maxims, joined with him in flattering the court of Rome with the most servile adulation, abandoned all regard to the principles and obligations of the religion of their country, and adopted heathen manners and heathen vices. These from their admission of the principles, and the compliance with the practices of the court of Herod, received from the Jews the appellation of Herodians, and were generally the most depraved and profligate of men. We find the Sadducees, who denied a future state and consequently who had little regard for the religion and liberty of their country, being disposed by their principles for any enormities, readily embraced the tenets of this party; for the same persons, who in one of the gospels are called Herodians, are in another called Sadducees.
Evening Fire-Side.
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY.
ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Road, 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 300 to 600 lbs of Nails daily. He is also provided, with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
Table with 4 columns: Nail size (10d, 12d, 20d, etc.), Price per lb, Nail size (8d, 10d, 12d, etc.), Price per lb.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
LEVIN DORSEY.
LANDING. At the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann, 200 Gross BOTTLES, 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS, 3000 Bushels COALS.
A. Maclure.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS S. TAYLOR, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE.
THAT the management of the affairs of that estate is confided to Robert B. Taylor, to whom persons indebted are desired to make payment, and those who have claims to make them known.
JAMES THORNBURN, MARTIN FISK, JAMES MAURICE.
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HORN'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS RECEIVED BY THE BRIG BETSY, FROM HAVANNA, 120 Tons CAMPECHE LOG WOOD, of the 1st quality. 70 Logs of MAHOGANY. 100 Boxes White and Brown SUGAR. 36 Hogsheads MOLASSES. ALSO—IN HAND, 66 Pipes, 40 Hog heads, 25 Quarter Casks, 3 Pipes VINEGAR, 40 Barrels WANUTS, 8 Hhds. 60 Bbls. TENNERIFFE WINE. PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR. 12 Hogsheads St. Martin's SUGAR. A few Logs St. Domingo MAHOGANY. The whole of which will be sold on very moderate terms, for approved paper.
Edward Roberts.
FOR SALE, 12 Puncbeons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qt. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK— and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, o' my last winters flock, equal to any imported.
Joseph Hayes.
FALL GOODS, Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush. J. & W. Southgate.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A FEW THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING OF Approved endorsed 60 Day Bills on London. ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier.
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Refreshes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year. Henry Benbridge.
TO RENT, Two Rooms adjoining the Office of the Publick Ledger. Apply at this office. July 26
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp.
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Gross, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 50 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOINS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR.
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumfries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blunt's American Coastal Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettie Scales of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheeves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual April 26.
TO RENT, (Ad possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Proudfoot. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson.
BUENOS AIRES HIDES, Now landing from on board the Ship Nancy, Capt. Laurence, from Rio de la Plata. For sale by William Pennock. 300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, For sale by James Maurice & Co.
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock.
IRISH LINEN. TWELVE BOXES BROWN LINEN, For sale at my Office. William B. Lamb.
NOTICE. THE concern of JOHN STRATTON & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those to whom the concern is indebted, as well as those who are indebted to the concern, will settle their accounts with Geo. Wilson. Geo. Wilson, J. Stratton.
NORFOLK BOROUGH: At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. Alexander Maclure, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Wadday, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Wadday & Co. Compts. Again, Gilbert Robinson, and James Brown, Merchants, trading as partners under the firm of Robinson & Brown, and Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan. THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Congress, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the Complainant by their Counsel, it is ordered, That the said Defendants Robertson and Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Courthouse of the said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendant Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan, deceased, who hath effects of the said Robertson and Brown, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. (A Copy, Teste,) 127 WILLIAM SHARP, C.N.B.C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. William Pennock, Compt. Against Jean de St. Maria, Robert Law, Francis, and Theo. Armistead, Defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant Jean de St. Maria, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court—and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant Jean de St. Maria, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court House of the said Borough—And it is further ordered, that the defendants Robert Laurence, and Theo. Armistead, who have effects of the said Jean de St. Maria, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same. (A Copy) 128 Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C.N.B.C.
DESERTION. Deserted from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 62 years old, 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward on his delivery at this post. J. Saunders, Captain U.S. Artillery Commanding. Fort Nelson, August 30.
FOR SALE, THE REMAINDER OF THE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, viz:— 100 Casks CAPE WINE. 13 do. CONSTANTIA do. 1 do. STEEN do. 5 do. MUSCAT do. 19 do. TAMARINDS. 4 do. BRANDY. 44 do. ALOES. A liberal credit will be given, and if the whole is taken, the above articles will be sold at a bargain—Any person inclined to purchase, may rely that the articles on hand, were not the refuse of the Cargo, which was sold by shewing one case of each quality, and were delivered as they came to hand. John Granbery.
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c.
THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the Royal Gazette and Bahama Advertiser, published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, early and correct information to subscribers in Europe and America, of the arrivals, clearances, captures, and misfortunes, that may happen to vessels about these and the different West India Islands. As the procuring and forwarding such information, will occupy much time, and be attended with considerable expense—to insure this attention, it will be necessary that men interested in mercantile and other information, should subscribe with liberality to his Gazette. It is published twice a week, price eight dollars and a half per annum. One half in advance.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received in London, by the proprietor of the Courier; at Liverpool, by Messrs. T. & J. Moss, merchants, and the proprietor of the Mercantile Chronicle; at Greenock, by the proprietor of the Advertiser; at Dublin, by J. Wilson, Esq. American Consul; in Savannah, by the proprietor of the Museum; in Charleston, by the proprietors of The City Gazette, The Courrier, and The Times; in Norfolk, by the proprietor of the Publick Ledger; in Baltimore, by Mr. G. Douglass, and the proprietors of the American; in Philadelphia, by Mr. C. P. Wayne, and the proprietor of the True American; in New-York, by T. & J. Swards, E. Sergeant & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle, and of the Daily Advertiser. ROBERT WILSON. Nassau, (New-Providence,) June 28.
TO PRINTERS.
I WILL DISPOSE OF A FONT OF BURGEOS TYPE, Upon which the Publick Ledger is at present printed. It consists of about 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, with French and Latin accent; has been carefully used; and is almost as good as when new. Should the whole be too much, any one who might incline to purchase ONE HALF, will please to make application, by letters post paid, or personally, at this Office. The terms will be liberal, and a credit will be given, if required, to a purchaser who can give good security in Norfolk or Baltimore. John Cowper.
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6.
A SINGLE MAN, Who writes a fair hand, and understands the French language well, will meet with an eligible situation by applying at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 26.
I intend to leave this State for some time. John Davidson.
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.