Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-07-19 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1804.
[NO. 2.]
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 domestick transactions; JOHN COWER 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 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays , up 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 domestick 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 punctual analysis of domestick 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.
"They who conceive that our News-Papers are no restraint upon BAD MEN, or impediment to the execution of BAD MEASURES, know nothing of this country.—Our MINISTERS and MAGISTRATES have in reality little punishment to fear, and few difficulties to contend with, beyond the censure of the PRESS, and the spirit of resistance it excites among THE PEOPLE. While this CENSORIAL POWER is maintained, both Minister and Magistrate are compelled, in almost every instance, TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HIS DUTY AND HIS REPUTATION." JUNIUS.
As the Publick is now presented with the first number of the NORFOLK GAZETTE and PUBLICK LEDGER , it may be expected, in compliance with established usage, that the Editors develope, more fully than they have hitherto had an opportunity of doing, the principles upon which they propose to proceed; and their motives for adopting those principles.
For an idea of the objects which shall engage the attention of the Editors, they beg leave to refer to the short Prospectus which they submitted to the publick, when they first solicited its patronage. In it will be found a succinct analysis; to which they will endeavour to conform, in the detail of their operations.
It is now universally expected, in this
country, from the establishers of News-papers, that they explicitly declare their political sentiments, and adopt, as their rallying point, the dogma of one or other of the parties which engage the attention, and divide the opinions of the people.
To this the Editors of the Publick Ledger can advance no sufficient objection, nor do they dread any consequences which may ensue an avowal of their political creed, while seriously convinced that its basis is in the constitution, and its object in the happiness of their country.
It necessarily results from the nature of free government, that those who live under it, or are its constituents, will have various conceptions as to its principles, and the most proper manner of carrying it into operation, so as to produce the effect contemplated in its establishment—the happiness of the citizen.
Such a government as ours, is, in a more peculiar degree, obnoxious to the evils, as well as open to the benefits, consequent on this variety of opinion, from the frequent return of the delegating powers into the hands of the people. On those occasions all the virulence of party is excited, and the publick good forgotten, or more generally sacrificed at the shrine of private and interested ambition, or to gratify the blind indulgence of popular resentment.
The existence of party in the United States is coeval with the constitution; and its uniform progress has been from one degree of violence to another, until, as in our day, we behold it assailing and bearing down every barrier which truth, honour, virtue, and patriotism, could oppose to its ravages. Not merely are the publick transactions of men (to which the people must be allowed the right of extending its censure if called for) exposed and commented upon, with rancorous detraction; but the sacred domestick asylum is invaded, and every petty aberration of the passions, every trifling constitutional weakness, dragged into view, and exposed with merciless cruelty, with vindictive malice, to the world; surcharged with all that misrepresentation can create, or that even malevolence can venture to promulgate.
Yet such is the state of society at present, that he who does not range himself under the banners of some sect , is branded with every epithet of contempt, or looked upon, and perhaps not without reason, as one who is indifferent to the interests, and heedless of the well-being of his country. But if it be admitted, that a man may fully adopt the grand, national, views of either party, without contributing to the common means by which those views are extended, then it is hoped that the Editors of this paper may be allowed to declare themselves firmly attached to the principles of a party, and yet to retain all the candour and honesty belonging to the man and the citizen.
They can, therefore, under this liberal interpretation, have no apprehension of any evil result, either to themselves or to the community, from openly professing their attachment to the constitution of their country as it was resigned to his successors by its great patron, WASHINGTON, after it had been administered by him eight years, according to its true principles, and in the full tide of successful experiment ."
Gounding their acceptance of its provisions upon the interpretation then given of it, by those who united with him in framing and co-operated with him in applying it, the Editors feel no hesitation in declaring their unfeigned regret for those innovations that have already been made upon it; and their full determination to oppose, with all the strength they possess, every future attempt which shall be made, to fix new deformity on it, by loading it with conditions destructive of its original proportion and beauty.
Having, therefore, declared themselves attached to the political, or constitutional, principles of that sect , or party, denominated, with strict propriety, FEDERAL , it follows, of necessity, that they cannot approve of those which appear to direct the movements of our present administration: to the leading characteristics of which they cannot accord the merit of patriotism; to which, in its motives and in its means, in its origin and in its continuance, they are most conscientiously and decidedly opposed.
Thus far, and thus openly, have the Editors revealed themselves, in submission to the prejudices of the world. But at the same time that they assert their general disapprobation of the measures pursued by our present rulers, and their determination to oppose whatever, in the acts of administration, may not square with their ideas of political right or expediency; they wish to be perfectly understood, by
their readers of each party, both with respect to their opposition and the grounds upon which it may be conducted.
As they disapprove of the manner in which the affairs of the nation are, and during the presidency of Mr. Jefferson have been, conducted, merely because that manner does not correspond with their opinion of what is consistent with the interests of the state, and the purity of the constitution; so their opposition, as often as it occurs publickly, shall be directed to the correction of the evil, and will not extend farther. Because they have declared themselves Federalists , they do not relinquish their right of judging for themselves; they do not consider themselves pledged to accompany their party per fas aut nefas ; to adopt all the opinions of all its parties; nor to decry every thing which is done by those of different sentiments. Neither do they wish it to be understood, that, in opposing their views to the views of those in power, they are, thereby, bound to censure all the acts of the administration or its adherents.//
They hold themselves equally disengaged from the trammels of both parties, so far as their judgment and their justice may, in the smallest degree, be implicated—equally at liberty to approve and to censure all publick proceedings, according to the impressions which such proceedings shall make on their mind. And inasmuch as their favourable testimony shall never be withheld, through fear of what one party may think or say; so neither shall they be deterred from passing the strongest sentence of condemnation, when called for, from any dread of the persecutions or prosecutions of the other,))
They bind themselves, therefore, to the publick, that their paper shall, as often as the subject of internal politics, or the operations of the general or state governments, are alluded to, give the candid and undisguised convictions of their mind. They will neither disgust their readers with fulsome panegyrick, nor illeberal detraction. They will neither praise through servility, nor condemn through malevolence. And they will carefully avoid giving offence to truth and delicacy, by making their paper a vehicle of general calumny, or of private slander.
Notwithstanding the foregoing exposition of the political creed of the Publick Ledger , and the determination of the Editors, from time to time, to devote its columns to discussions of this nature; they will not, for a moment, lose sight of the very important and main object of utility which is proposed by this establishment; and to the commercial interests of their friends, and the community, they will be ever anxious to pay that deferential attention which they hope will be beneficial.
Our country may well be said to exist by Commerce; as all its fiscal resources are derived from thence. The exertions of every person in the state ought, therefore, to be directed to the advancement of the interests of the merchant, and the security of trade. The Editors of this Gazette , will endeavour to discharge this duty.—They will not promise novelty in their plan, but industry and care in its execution; and they will always acknowledge themselves grateful for any improvement that may be suggested, or for any intelligence that may be communicated.
In the accomplishment of this part of their design, they propose—
To keep a correct and regular register of the arrival and departure of vessels, at and from the different ports in the United States; and of American vessels abroad, as early as the intelligence can be received.
To publish, once in each week, a price current of such articles as are commonly in demand and for sale at this market; in this they are promised the aid of several commercial friends.
With the price current will be published the rates of premiums of Insurance. In this accuracy may be fully relied on, as the situation of one of the Editors affords the most certain means of obtaining correct information.
A meteorological table will also be published, once in each week. To persons of science and curiosity, a journal of this nature must be very acceptable. But it is the commercial man, and more particularly he who is concerned in the business of Insurance, who will, it is hoped, derive useful knowledge from it. The proximity of Norfolk to the sea, will enable distant readers to know, with considerable accuracy, the prevalent winds and weather on the coast of Virginia . By this journal, they will be enabled to form a judgment of the probability there has been for vessels to enter into, and to depart from, the Chesapeake .
and of the weather to which vessels may have been exposed. This journal is kept by one of the Editors; and was originally undertaken at the desire of the Marine Insurance Company , whose directors have acknowledged considerable benefit from it.
Besides these particulars, they will carefully report whatever mercantile news they meet with, either in American or in foreign news-papers; decisions, on questions of trade, in courts of law both at home and abroad, as often as they shall come under their attention; and they will occasionally exhibit extracts from such books as may appear to contain any novel instruction, on matters connected with commerce.
On subjects relating to Agriculture the Editors cannot be supposed to have much skill. Here, however, they will endeavour to be useful: They solicit the instruction of all those who can direct their views to whatever may be so; and promise that they will not be negligent. The respectable circulation which their Paper has, and is likely to have, among those who are immediately interested in cultivation, demands their most grateful attention.
It is unnecessary to enlarge, beyond what is said in the prospectus, upon their desire to make the Ledger a vehicle of correct and early intelligence. Added to the local advantages of Norfolk , which they will endeavour to make an advantageous use of, they expect from arrangements taken, to be regularly furnished with London, Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Paris, Bourdeaux, Marseilles, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Leghorn ; and other Italian, News-papers. From these sources, they have little doubt of being able, after some time, to present a highly interesting News-paper to their Subscribers.
Thus the Editors propose to do. The undertaking is not a trifling one, when meant to be discharged with integrity.—They can only promise not to omit any thing which may depend upon themselves. The success of every thing must rest finally upon a higher power. The aid of that power they beseech, with all that humble reliance, and respect, which is becoming in a mortal, when addressing the ruler and dispenser of his fate.
They would also express their great willingness to avail themselves of the talents of all those to whom the gift of improving the taste, or of correcting the errors of the age has been imparted. They would invite the Politician, the Philosopher, the Divine, the Poet, the Fabulist, the Lawyer, and the Critick, to join in their labours, and contribute to their design of spreading knowledge amongst their fellow citizens.
Communications of every description, not militating against the interests of society, will be thankfully received. For this purpose, a Box will be placed in the window of the office, where they wish every thing of this nature to be deposited. The authors, who come forward with laudable intentions, may rest assured that their productions shall receive the most respectful attention which it is in the Editors' power to bestow on them. They hold a belief in the full liberty of the press, but abhor its licentiousness. Those who write, with virtuous motives, need not, therefore, be under any apprehensions.
But as their own political sentiments, are known, and as they alone are to be responsible, it cannot be expected that they will submit themselves as machines, to promulge opinions contrary to those which they believe correct, without reserving to themselves the right of animadverting upon, though in no instance will they, unauthorised, take the liberty of changing, the sentiments or language of their correspondents.
With these remarks the Editors conclude; promising to do every thing in their power to discharge their duties to the publick; fully relying upon its justice. They will with Junius , "speak to the plain understanding of the people, and appeal to their honest, liberal construction." In discussing publick measures, they would address their readers in the words of Shakespeare , and remind them that—
The wound of peace is surety, Surety secure: but modest doubt is call'd The beacon of the wise, the tent that searches To the bottom of the worst.
Troll: & Creu.
And should they sometimes " doubt ", should they, perchance, betray the want of that " surety secure "; should they ever discover an inclination to search " to the bottom of the worst "; they would recuse those for whose sakes they do so, in the language of Rowe , to—
Judge them not ungenerously Of manners rude, and insolent of speech, If, when the publick safety is in question, Their zeal flows warm and eager.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1804.
Washington Navy Dock. The conveniences and inconveniences of this national depot, have long formed subjects of publick enquiry and discussion, which has been reanimat- ed by the late equipment of the Mediterranean squadron. Here its friends pretend to discover great matter of exultation, and its opponents equally clear matter of disapprobation. On this occasion a late National Intelligencer, the official paper at Washington, contains the following publication.
The Frigate CONSTELLATION, the last vessel destined for the Mediterranean service, left the Eastern Branch on the 11th instant.
As it is fit that publick agents should receive censure, when their conduct merits it, so it is proper that they should receive a due share of commendation, when their actions entitle them to it. In noticing the departure of the last vessel of the squadron, we do not hesitate to say that the navy department has done its duty. Under the circumstances attending the expedition, the nation had a right to expect promptness and energy. Facts will shew that they have not been disappointed.
On the first of April, 1804, the Frigate President of 44 guns, the frigates Congress and Constellation of 36 guns each, the Essex of 32 guns, and the John Adams armed en flute, lying in ordinary in the Eastern Branch, were put into commission. In consequence of the captains and superintendant of the yard being engaged on a court of enquiry, some as members of the court, and others as witnesses, they were unable to attend to their respective ships until the 16th of April. From that day an unabating exertion was made to put the ships to sea, and the last of them left the Eastern Branch on the 11th instant, within a period of less than two months.
Let us compare the time consumed on this occasion, with that taken up with other equipments made in other ports of the United States.
On the 15th Feb. 1802, the Adams, lying in the harbour of New-York, was put into commission, and we well recollect that it was an object with the government to send her to sea as early as she could be fitted out. Notwithstanding all the exertions that were used on this occasion to equip the Adams for sea, she was not prepared to sail till the 10th of June, 1802—The Adams is a small 32 gun frigate.
On the 4th May, 1803, the Constitution, lying in the harbour of Boston, was put in commission—and every exertion was made to equip her for sea.—She was not ready for sea, however, till the 14th August, 1803. The Constitution is a 44 gun frigate.
On the 21st May, 1803, the frigate Philadelphia, lying in the harbour of Philadelphia, was put in commission—and every effort was used to equip her for sea. She was not ready, however, till the 28th July 1803. The Philadelphia was a 40 gun ship.
From these facts it appears, that in New-York it took near four months to fit out a small 32 gun frigate; that in Boston it took three months to fit out one 44 gun ship; and that in Philadelphia it took more than two months to fit out one 40 gun ship; while in the Eastern Branch, one 44 gun frigate, two 36 gun frigates, one 32 gun frigate and a frigate armed en flute, have been fitted out in less than two months from the time that their repairs commenced.
While on this subject, it may not be improper briefly to notice some other objections which have been urged against laying up our national ships in the Eastern Branch, which will shew that they have arisen either from intentional misrepresentation, from ignorance, or from local prejudice.
The Eastern Branch is objected to on account of its great distance from the sea. It is true that the Eastern Branch is a considerable distance from the sea; but this very circumstance renders it less liable to the assault of an enemy. If a place could have been selected, nearer the sea, possessed of all the advantages of the Eastern Branch, it ought to have been preferred for a national Dock Yard; but such a place cannot be named. The Eastern Branch furnishes a spacious and safe harbour, free from the worm, and directly under the eye and control of government.
The navigation is alleged to be difficult. But this is not true. There are some difficulties; but they are comparatively trifling, and may be easily overcome.
The great difficulty in the navigation of the mouth of the Potomack to the Eastern Branch, is
near the mouth of the Branch, and gentlemen well acquainted with this difficulty say that it might be removed at a very small expence. On Mattawoman the shoalest part of the channel of the Potomack from the mouth of the Eastern Branch, there is 22 feet water at half flood, and on Maryland point which is the next shoal in magnitude, 23 feet; the bottom is perfectly soft. This is water sufficient for the largest ship in our service with all her guns and water on board, and the bottoms of these shoals being soft many feet down, it is obvious that the depth of water upon them might be increased so as to be deep enough for a ship of the line, with guns, provision, water and all her stores on board.
These facts may be confidently presented to the publick as a decisive vindication of the general government in making the Eastern Branch the principal deposit of the navy, and as conclusive evidence, derived from experience, of the equality, if not superiority of this yard to all others in the United States. This statement might not have been made, but for the numerous falsehoods lately circulated through the Union, and seized upon with avidity by local or party prejudice. It has been said that the Eastern Branch was miserably adapted for a naval scite, and that the navy department have been shamefully remiss in the discharge of their duty.—Trusting to the unprejudiced discernment of our fellow-citizens, on this occasion, as on many others, we offer them facts. Possessed of these we confide in the correctness of their decision. Slander, disappointment and envy will, as long as the world endures, delight in detracting from merit; but the man who discharges his duty promptly and ably, may safely trust his character to the award of an enlightened people.
The remarks which we have to offer on the preceding article, do not originate in a wish to censure, but in a desire to promote the truth, upon a subject of such high national concern as the Navy. And although we cannot admit that the squadron has been fitted out with all the celerity of which the official paper boasts, yet we candidly allow, that, every circumstance considered, the Navy Department merits general approbation for the expedition with which the squadron has been got in readiness; were expedition, in this place, the only subject of contemplation.
We shall, however, take the liberty of reminding the National Intelligencer, that he is under a mistake when he affirms that, "in less than two months from the time of commencing their repairs, four frigates, and one armed en flute, have been fitted out;" unless, indeed, he has conceived the idea that a ship is fitted out the moment she leaves the Eastern Branch of the Potomack. Our idea is, that a ship is not fitted out until she is completely ready for sea. And with this impression we can say, that the squadron for the Mediterranean was fitted out in something more than three months, having sailed from Hampton Roads on the fourth instant.
The analogous reasoning to prove that Washington is a more eligible situation for the equipment of a Navy, than Boston, New-York, Norfolk, &c. cannot be supported; as the facts do not warrant the conclusion. And if it had been proved that the squadron, in the present instance, had been put in a condition for service with much more expedition than the ships mentioned on the former occasions, still we could not agree that the scite of Washington is more eligible than the Atlantick towns.
The squadron, with the exception of the Constellation, left the Eastern Branch, completely manned, about the last of May; but the ships were little better than half fitted for sea, in other respects, when they got into Hampton Roads. Having witnessed the activity of the officers, after their arrival in the Roads, we can say that no censure, for delay, can attach to them.
It is, we presume, a waste of time to say more on the subject in this point of view; as it must be obvious to every man of the smallest practical knowledge, that ships cannot, in the nature of things, be equipped at Washington, with the same expedition as at the Atlantick Commercial ports.
We have yet said nothing of the expense. We are well informed that Carpenters were hired at two and one half dollars per day, to go from hence to Washington: the same
men could have been hired to do the same work, at one half of that sum. It is reasonable to infer that other mechanicks, and labourers, were paid an extra hire, in the like proportion. We know that each seaman, not shipped at Washington, (making perhaps nine-tenths of the whole number) was put on board at an expence of from eight to ten dollars, at least, for passages from Norfolk, Baltimore, &c. We know, also, that the crews of the five ships were on board their vessels, or at the publick charge, six weeks, or more, before they were ready for sea.
When all these things are connected, we think there will be no great reason to vaunt the wisdom of the measure that selected Washington, as the most proper place of depot for the naval force of the country.
Another reason is offered in support of the wisdom of the measure. "The distance of Washington from the sea renders it less liable to assault from an enemy."—True. But the force of the argument is lost, when we recollect that we are not in hostility with an enemy who is bringing war to our shores, but to whose ports we are carrying it. And that, were such our situation, while our fleet is assembling at Washington, or working down the Potomack against head winds, our seaports might be sacked for want of defence.
"Washington is to be preferred because it is free from the worm." Unless this worm can perforate copper, the reason has but little weight.
We have submitted these remarks, from a conviction that the publick interest would be promoted by the establishment of Dock-yards in the principal Atlantick ports.—That great expense would be saved, and delay avoided, in fitting out the ships of war in those places, where seamen are to be collected with most facility, where all the different tradesmen that are required reside, and may be procured at half the wages for which they go to Washington.
Being on the subject of the Navy, we cannot refrain from expressing our unfeigned satisfaction, in perceiving the happy change of sentiment, respecting it, in the party supporting the present administration. In the warmth of their new zeal, they should not forget that the Navy is the child of Federal Policy. An honourable conviction merits approbation. We are pleased to see men turn from their errors, and hope, as the good work of reformation has commenced, that it will not terminate where it has begun.
A MELANCHOLY EVENT.
Our country has never felt so severely the dreadful effects of Duelling, as it is likely to experience in that which we are about to announce.
GENERAL HAMILTON, a man deservedly dear to every worthy citizen of the United States; a man from whom this country has derived benefits more extensive and important than have been conferred upon her by any other man now living; a man, who, viewed in the various relations of scholar, lawyer, soldier, statesman, and citizen, shone with unrivaled splendour; a man whose loss must fill every virtuous mind with the deepest regret; was, on the 11th instant, at Hoboken in Jersey, wounded, it is feared, mortally, in a DUEL with COLONEL BURR, Vice-president of the United States. We have now before us, the Register, (of Philadelphia) in which the circumstances are detailed. But we cannot find time to copy them entire. The following extract is all we can at present lay before our readers—
NEW-YORK, July 12.
"The fatal termination of the duel between Burr and Hamilton seems to have made as great an impression on the publick mind as the death of Washington. He was beloved by his political friends, and even his enemies seem to deplore the loss of talents which reflected such honour on their country. I write at 3 o'clock P. M. and the last information mentioned Hamilton to be living, but without any symptoms which can warrant the hope of a favourable issue. The ball entered between the lower ribs on the right side and lodged in the spine: indeed no hopes are entertained of his recovery. He went on the ground determined to receive the fire of his rival
without returning it. He announced this determination, in confidence, to his second, and possibly the quarrel might have been compromised, if the first shot from Burr had missed its aim. The general still preserves his senses, but is in extreme pain."
"Gen. HAMILTON still lives, but not the most distant hope remains of his recovery. This is indeed a sad day! all business is suspended in the city, and a solemn gloom hangs on every countenance."
We fear the next advices from Philadelphia or New-York, will but too fully confirm our apprehensions of the worst. The cause of this unhappy rencontre every one will of course conclude to be, as it was, political. We wait with unspeakable anxiety for the event; which we dare scarcely hope will be favourable.
LET US MOURN!!!
THE GOOD, THE WISE, THE PATRIOTICK, ALEXANDER HAMILTON;
Whose whole life WAS DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF MAN; From the exercise of whose talents, THIS COUNTRY HAS DERIVED BENEFITS OF THE MOST INCALCULABLE MAGNITUDE: His Arm was exerted for our Independence His Science in framing our Constitution: His Eloquence in obtaining its adoption: His Knowledge in originating our Finance:
AND THOSE BLESSINGS Which he had so eminently contributed TO OBTAIN, He has ever shewn himself the most forward TO DEFEND AND ENSURE. THIS GREAT & VIRTUOUS MAN, WHO WAS THE UNCHANGING FRIEND OF HIS COUNTRY, Who was the invaluable friend of WASHINGTON!
DIED, ON THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1804. At the house of William Bayard, Esq. OF GREENWICH, N. J. In consequence of a wound received from THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. His memory will be embalmed with the TEARS OF A NATION.
We have had our fears of the above most lamentable event confirmed, by the arrival of the Schooner Caroline, from Philadelphia, by which we received Relf's Evening Gazette of the 14th instant.
The remains of General Hamilton, were to be interred on Saturday last.
The vessels in the Ports of Philadelphia, and New-York, wore their colars half mast.
We have omitted any detail of this event; that which is published at Philadelphia being merely extracted from private letters, written by persons not on the spot. When we know the particulars correctly, we shall give them to the publick.
CHANGE in the BRITISH MINISTRY.
A gentleman from Baltimore has favoured us with Poulson's Philadelphia paper of the 14th instant, from which we extract the following Foreign Intelligence received via Newbedford.—It will be found of the highest importance.
LONDON, May 11—14.
The political views of Mr. Pitt have been at length gratified; and he is now replaced in those situations to which the greatest ambition of any subject, however superior to all others in ability, rank, and opulence, can aspire. This event took place on Thursday morning, about eleven o'clock; when Mr. Addington, having resigned the seals of office into the Kings hands, at Buckingham House, they were delivered by his Majesty to Mr. Pitt. We shall not trouble our readers with a recapitulation of all the rumours and conjectures which preceded this important appointment, but shall content ourselves with stating those circumstances on the correctness of which our readers may rely.
When Mr. Addington found it impossible to resist, with any hopes of success, that most extraordinary combination of political talents and parliamentary influence which were formed against him, he acquainted his Majesty with his determination to retire. The intelligence was received with the deepest regret by his Sovereign. It was decided that Mr. Pitt should be sent for, and that gentleman accompanied by the Lord Chancellor, was, on Monday morning, admitted to a conference with his Majesty. Mr. Pitt took the opportunity of representing to the King, that the circumstances and situation of publick affairs imperiously re-

pared a strong, comprehensive, and united Administration: and he is reported to have declared, that, for this important purpose, he was himself ready and desirous to obliterate all recollection of former differences; and that he was persuaded of the existence of a similar disposition on the part of all those other persons of rank, influence, and talent, who shared with him the confidence of the publick. His representations on this subject proved unfortunately ineffectual. The permission to communicate with Mr. Fox on the subject, was peremptorily and finally refused.
Immediately after Mr. Pitt had left the King, it is said, he waited on Lord Grenville, who, in the most decided manner, expressed his determination not to accept of any official station in a Cabinet from which Mr. Fox was proscribed. In the evening a meeting took place at Lord Grenville's house, at which the Marquis of Buckingham, Lords Fitzwilliam, Carlisle, Spencer, Mr. T. Grenville, Mr. Windham, &c. &c. were present.—Mr. Fox was also there; and in the same generous and disinterested manner requested that no consideration of circumstances personal to himself, should induce others to withhold their talents from the publick service, at a moment of such difficulty and danger. It was the unanimous feelings of all present, that they could not render any service to the country, on the principle on which it was intended to form it, and therefore resolved to decline any share whatever in the new Administration. Their sentiments were communicated by letter to Mr. Pitt, who requested another interview of the King, for the purpose of making another exertion in favour of Mr. Fox's introduction into the Cabinet. The impression upon the Royal mind was however too deep to be erased, and Mr. Pitt withdrew from the conference on Wednesday, disappointed in that object, although having himself accepted the offices of Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Lord of the Treasury. On Thursday morning, as we have already stated, he was, according to Court etiquette, invested with the insignia and powers of these high situations.
May 15.
At the court at the queen's palace, the 14th of May, 1804, present, the king's most excellent majesty in council.
This day the right hon. George earl of Winchelsea and Nottingham, groom of the stole to his majesty, and the right hon. George Thynne, comptroller of his majesty's household, were by his majesty's command, sworn of his majesty's most honourable privy council, and took their respective places at the board accordingly.
His majesty having been pleased to appoint the right honourable Dudley, lord Harrowby, and the right honourable John Jeffries, earl Camden, two of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, they were this day by his majesty's command, sworn two of his majesty's principal secretaries of state accordingly.
The king has been pleased to constitute and appoint the right hon. William Pitt, George Percy, Esq. (commonly called lord Lovaine) James Edward Harris, Esq. (commonly called Viscount Fitz Harris,) the right hon. C. Long, and the hon. Henry Wellesley, to be commissioners for executing the office of treasurer of his majesty's exchequer.
The king has been pleased to constitute and appoint the right hon. Henry Viscount Melville, Sir Philip Stephens, bart. James Gambier, Esq. vice-admiral of the red squadron of his majesty's fleet, and William Dickinson, jun. Esq. to be his majesty's commissioners for executing the office of high admiral of the united kingdom of Great-Britain and Ireland, and the dominions, islands, and territories thereunto belonging.
A morning paper of this day contains the following article:—“a rumour having been circulated, and having found its way into the news-papers, that on Mr. Fox's acquiescence in his own exclusion from office, an offer had been made to him and his friends, that five of them should have seats in the cabinet, an offer, which according to the said rumour, they peremptorily and precipitately refused, we are happy to have it in our power to contradict it, from competent authority, as a report which has no foundation. No such offer, nor any offer of a similar nature, or on a similar principle, was ever made, directly or indirectly, by Mr. Pitt, nor ever hinted at by any of his friends. Of Mr. Pitt's conduct in the late transactions, neither Mr. Fox nor his friends make any complaint. Where there existed no engagement, either express or implied, as resulting from the nature of the transaction, there could be no ground for complaint. But on the other hand, it is not fair that Mr. Fox's friends should be arraigned for having refused a proposition of which they had no knowledge, until they heard it circulated by common report, and read it in the news-papers, after some progress had been made in forming the new administration.”
The French minister at Leghorn, is making extensive preparations there for the reception of a squadron, on board which, it is added, several thousand troops, assembling in Etruria, are to embark. The port continued blockaded by some English frigates.
The King of Denmark has ordered a man of war to Algiers, with several pieces of heavy ordnance, from the fortress of Cronenburgh, as a present to the Dey. The Danish Marine comprises 3 Vices, and 4 Rear Admirals, 6 Commodores, 47 Captains, 31 Lieutenants, &c.
Bonaparte takes every occasion to manifest his partiality to the Poles, probably with a view to engage them in measures hostile to the interest of the Powers who enjoy the sovereignty of their country.
A serious quarrel is stated to have taken place between Bonaparte and his brother Lucien; the latter, on retiring to his new estates in Italy, has carried with him his gallery of paintings, and every moveable article of value.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Dutch Journals to the 5th instant, have been received to day. It appears that about the 30th ult. General Berthier, the French Minister of war, and Gen. Davoust, of the consular guard, commandant of the Camp at Bruges, and admiral Verneuil, had been entirely taken up in the inspection of ships and vessels lying at Flushing, and other places.
The Dutch war Minister. Pyman, and M. Semonville, the Ambassador, left the Hague on the 1st instant, to meet General Berthier at Haerlem. M. Pyman, it was thought, would proceed to the Helder.
The orders issued to the fleet at Spithead on Saturday, are now generally construed into a belief, that government really expected an immediate attack from the French.
BUONAPARTE. —We have before us details of the sittings (extraordinary) of the French TRIBUNATE of April 30. May 1, and 2.
The discussions were on the motion of CUREE, one of its members, which was divided into the three following resolutions—
 1. The government of REPUBLICK shall be confined to an EMPEROUR.—2. The empire shall be hereditary in the family of Napoleone Buonaparte, now First Consul.—3. Such of our institutions as are only traced out, shall be definitively suppressed. 
The only tribune who had courage to inscribe his name against the motion was CARNOT, formerly director, previous to the Revolution of 18 Fructidor year 5.—His speech is full of animation, and of just remark, as far as it is transmitted to us. The decision may be supposed.
Every thing was prepared for the Coronation, which was to take place without delay. The ceremony was to be performed by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, and Cardinal Caprara, the Pope's Nuncio. The London papers, from which we extract, are dated 18th May.
The Star of that date, says, that it was rumoured, that indirect proposals of peace had been made, from France, through the American Minister, Mr. Livingston.
SPEECH of CARNOT.
In the Tribune May 1, on the motion of Curee.
Carnot mounted the Tribune. He set out with declaring, that being to speak against the motion of Curee, he should endeavour to preserve the same moderation in delivering his opinion, which had been exhibited by the Tribunes who had spoken in favour of the motion. He added, that he referred those who wished to put a bad construction on his sentiments to the rigid examination of his conduct since the commencement of the revolution. He took up the question of conferring on Buonaparte the dignity of Emperor for life, and making it hereditary in his family. He asked, if it was to grant the first consul a reward for his services to offer him the sacrifices of liberty? He asked, whether it was not to destroy Buonaparte's own work, to make France his private patrimony? I voted against the Consulate for life, continued the orator, and I will not this day follow a different course, I will be consistent with myself; but the moment that the order of things which is proposed is established, I will be the first to conform to it, and to yield to the new authority proofs of my deference. May all the members of the community follow the same example! The orator then went on to the examination of the form of government proposed to be established. He cited a number of examples from the history of Rome, and drew an inference from them, that a government by one individual was not in the smallest degree a sure pledge of its stability or tranquillity. He applied the
same inference to the history of France, where intestine commotions and civil discord so often existed under the government of princes, weak or unworthy of governing. After the peace of Amiens, continued Carnot, Buonaparte had the choice between a Republick or Monarchy; but he had sworn to defend the former, and to respect the wishes of France, which had made him their guardian. Now it was proposed to make of that power a property, of which at present, only the administration is possessed. The Romans were most jealous of their liberty, and Camillus, Fabius, & Cincinnatus only saved the country because they relinquished the power which had been confided to them, after they had saved their country. But the liberty of Rome perished as soon as Caesar wished to usurp absolute power. Carnot cited the example of the United States. It was reserved for the New World to shew to the old the practicability of a nation's enjoying liberty, and the rising prosperity of the people. The destinies to which they appeared to be called left no doubt remaining of the existence of the truth. After discussing a variety of general principles, Carnot made some particular remarks. Will, (said he) the opinion of the publick functionaries be the free wish of the whole nation? Will there not be inconveniences attending the expression of an opposite sentiment? Is the liberty of the press so much restrained and degraded that it will be impossible to make, in the publick prints, the most respectful remonstrances against the proposed arrangement? The orator considered the question in another point of view. He asked, if the expulsion of the Bourbons at all involved the necessity of a new dynasty; if the establishment of a new dynasty would not place obstacles in the way of a general peace; if it would be recognized by foreign powers; and if in case of a refusal to recognize it, arms would not necessarily be resorted to; and for an empty title the security of the French nation should not, perhaps, be endangered? This is not the only means which the existing government has of consolidating itself. The means of this consists in adherence to justice. Far be it from me here to make any particular application, or to cast any blame on the operations of government.—Such a thought has no place in my heart. Is liberty then disclosed to man only that it may never be enjoyed—No! I cannot regard it as a mere chimera, and my heart tells me that its government is easy. In conclusion, said the orator—I am ready to sacrifice my personal opinion to the interests of my country.—My respect for the law will remain unalterable, and I desire above all things, to see every opinion, and every sentiment united against our eternal, our implacable enemy, that enemy which is now meditating universal oppression. I vote against the motion.
Letters received at Philadelphia, from Liverpool, dated 21st May, state, that the papers of the 20th, announced the arrival, in London, of a Mr. Livingston from France; whose object is supposed to be peace between France and Great Britain.
By the same source, we are told that the Emperor Alexander, has ordered 200,000 men, to march to his frontiers. This is supposed to be occasioned by his Majesty's discontent, excited by the atrocious murder of the Duke D'Edghein.
Emperour Bonaparte and his brother Lucien, have it is said quarrelled. The advice will not hold good.—“When rogues fall out honest men will come to their own.”
The Spithead Fleet is ordered to have slip buoys on their cables, and to be ready to proceed to sea at a moments notice.
ERRATUM. —In the decision on a law case in our last, omit the negative, and read, “therefore it ought to be considered as a total loss.”
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Lydia, Livingston, 9 days from St. Thomas—Ballast—W. Pennock. Schooner Rising States, Newcomb, 5 days from New-York.
The brig Milton, capt. Frith, has arrived from this port at Barbadoes—Capt. Frith writes that on his passage from this port, in lat. 34, long. 64, he fell in with a French privateer ship of 14 guns, who plundered him of his money, cloaths, stock, &c. and treated him in the most scandalous manner.
LLOYD'S LIST—May 1—15.
Mentions the following vessels, belonging to Virginia. At Cava, Paragon, Brown. At Gravesend, Janus, Waterman and Virginia Dixon. At Clyde, Endymion, Miller. The Suffolk, Moore, sailed from Deale May 9.
High Court of Admiralty, May 10. Yesterday the Right Hon. Sir William Scott, proceeded to the adjudication of the following cases: Ship Aurora, ship and cargo restored, with ten weeks damages. The Harpy, Brigs, &c.
of blockade, ship and cargo restored, subject to the captors expenses. The Perseverance, Byrne—the ship was restored in this case with expenses.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sch'r. Lydia, Livingston, St. Thomas. Rising States, Newcomb, N. York. Sloop Lady Washington, Pitt, Charleston. Harriot, Gardner, New-York. Nancy, Bay, do. Patty, Newton, Philadelphia.
CLEARED.
Ship Thomas Wilson, Tompkins, London. Brig Jane, Cook, Jamaica. Sch'r. Jane, Hill, Barbadoes.
A PRESSMAN
Well acquainted with his business, will meet with constant employment and good wages at the office of the PUBLICK LEDGER.
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 24 123 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 127 do. Fine, } And a few Hhds. RICHMOND TOBACCO. For sale by
Phinehas Dana.
July 19. tf. 26.
Cash given for
ROUGH W. O. HOGSHEAD STAVES. Edward Johnston. July 19. 3 27.
FOR BOSTON,
The new Brig STETSON, Samuel Colby, Master. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana.
July 19. tf. 25.
Wanted to hire by the year.
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
By the Piece or Package, at his Store of GERMAN GOODS,
  85 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Os-naburgs.  Cotton Checks & Handkerchiefs.    70 do. Hessian and brown Rolls.  Fine Brabant Lace.    350 do. White Rolls.  200 Pieces Velvet Ribbands.    130 do. excellent Checks.  Fine Black Silk Velvet.    125 do. Britannias.  1 Box Mill Saws, and Augers.    50 do. brown Holland.  Ware House Hinges and Iron Plates.    25 do. Fine Shirt Linen.  Bird Cages and Seeds.    15 do. do. Sheetings.  Frying-Pans & Shovels.    40 do. do. Cloths & Coatings.  A quantity of Baskets.    13 do. Saddle Cloths.  Brass Andiron & Candle Sticks.    20 Liquor Cases.  Table Knives & Forks.    15 Boxes Spanish Segars.  Steel Snuffers & Scissors.    90,000 M. ribbles.  Backgammon Tables & Chess men.    A quantity of Toys.  40 dozen English Mustard.    German Nuns Thread.  600 M. and common Needles.    1000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels.  Battle Doors and Birds.    5 boxes short Pipes.  Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints.    3 do. Slates & Pencils.  Double barrel Guns.    1 Hhd. Japaned Ware.  12 dozen coarse Shirts.    Looking Glasses English gilt.  Portable Writing Desks.    Do. of Mahogany, all kinds.  Best Quills and Lead Pencils.    Elegant Waiters.  Sealing Wax & Wafers.    Patent Needles.  Tooth Brushes, of all kinds.    Violins, Flutes and Clarinets.  Ivory & Dressing Combs.    Best Italian and common Violin Strings.  Best English Playing Cards.    Fifes and Instruction Books.  Coffee Mills and Oil Cloths.    Elegant Violin Bows.  Padlocks of all kinds.    Spectacles first quality.  Best German Bed Tickling.    Razors and Pen Knives, of do.  Fine Cotton Stockings.    1 Case cheap Jewellery.  Night Lamps and Lanterns.    Razor Hones & Straps.  Beads, a large quantity.    Thread Stockings, extra fine.  Suspenders and Pocket Books.     Dressing Cases and Metal Spoons.     Silk Umbrellas.  
ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF
GLASS WARE,
CUT and PLAIN—Consisting of
  Decanters.  Bird Glasses.    Tumblers.  Sugar Dishes & Cruets.    Wine Glasses.  Flower Vases, &c. &c.    Jetties, Lemonade and Punch Glasses.  ALSO,    Glass Pitchers, elegantly cut.  China Tea Sets.    Salt Cellars.  Do. Cups and Saucers.     Do. Tea Pots.     Elegant Bowls, &c. &c.  
The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above.
An Apprentice Wanted,
A LAD of about 16 years, of a good education and respectable parents, but of a good character, need apply. July 17. 22.
SUGAR.
18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by
William Davis & Co.

AUCTION.
Will be sold, on the premises on Tuesday, the 24th inst. at 11 o'clock, without reserve, the following Property, situated on Church-street, near Mr. David Pierce's, viz.
A Lot, 95 feet in front, and 175 feet deep, with an elegant Brick House erected thereon, having a large store below, with two back rooms, on the second floor a large passage, parlour, and dining room, with convenient closets; on the third floor two large and one small rooms; in the garret two good rooms completely finished.—There are two other Brick-Buildings, comprising two Kitchens and two Smoke-Houses.—Also, a Coach-House, a Stable, and a pump of excellent water—a good yard, and a large garden in high cultivation.
Three Lots of Land, 39 feet in front, and 175 feet deep, each, with three convenient Brick-Houses, having each a good store in front, with out-houses, yards, and gardens, to make the situation comfortable.
Also—One Lot, fronting 386 feet on Calvert-street, 166 feet on Charles-street, and 159 feet on Sayer-street, and bounded on the back by a creek. On this Lot, is an excellent Ice-House, the income of which makes it an object worth purchasing.
Terms of sale for the above property, 1-4 cash, the balance in 3, 6, and 9 months, with a deed in trust on the property, to secure the three last payments.
The Houses and Lots to be sold separately. Any person wishing to view the property before the day of sale, will apply to the subscriber.
Richard Bowden, v. M.
July 17
ICE.
Those who wish to be supplied with ICE every day, will please leave their names at Mr. James Maurice's, opposite the market-house, where any quantity above ten pounds will be given, but not under, at the rate of five dollars per 100 wt. It is to be delivered in the forenoon, every subscriber must have two bags with his name thereon, and make his place of abode known.—
The ICE is taken from the above Ice-house offered for sale.
July 17.
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NOTICE.
By order of the Trustee, will positively be sold at Auction,
On MONDAY, the 23d inst. at 12 o'clock, At the Exchange Coffee-House, (if not previously disposed of by private sale)
That valuable PLANTATION, belonging to Mr. Malachi Oldner. There is about 70 acres of prime land, situated about two miles from the Borough, on the Eastern Branch, with a good dwelling and sundry out-houses. Five hundred and fifty dollars of the purchase money must be paid down, and Notes at 60 and 120 days, with approved endorsers, will be required for the remainder.
July 17.
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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.
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FOR SALE,
 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread.  200 do. Pilot.  200 do. Ship.  500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. 
All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris.
July 17.
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FOR SALE,
A SMALL QUANTITY OF OLD PORT WINE, Of the best quality.
Edward Johnston.
July 17.
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WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 100 hds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco.  300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh.  20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum.  500 barrels Pork, in shipping order.  200 pieces Nankens, first quality.  50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers.  A few cases of Noyau, and two new Cables. 
C. & F. Whittle.
July 17, 1804.
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FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK.
ALSO,
200 barrels Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson.
July 17, 1804.
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TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWELLING, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very comfortable, and well adapted for a Tavern or Boarding-House, being very slightly situated on Main-street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant are large, will be made extremely reasonable, as it will be rented by the year on equal terms. Apply to William Dick.
July 17.
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JOHN RORKE & Co.
Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square,
 Cognac, Old Peach, Apple, Antigua, and Windward Island, Rum. Holland and Country Gin. L. P. Madeira. Sherry, Teneriffe, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Loaf and Muscovado, Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, French and Italian Oil, Olives, Capers, Basket Salt, Pearl Barley, Mace, Nutmegs.  Cinnamon, Cloves, Pepper, Mustard, Race & Ground Ginger, Almonds, Raisins, Starch, Refined Salt Petre, Powder and Shot, Godfrey's Havana Segars, of the first quality, Nails, Scythe Blades, Baltimore Iron, Steel, Cart Wheel Boxes, Irish Glue, Mould Candles, Corks, Wrapping Paper. 
July 17.
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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.
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JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira, Capt. Stever,
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 favor 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 CRESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.
July 17.
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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 Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigrise; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes.
July 17.
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FOR SALE,
 170 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour.  50 do. Pork.  7 Hhds. Antigua Rum.  4,000 wt. Lard.  3,000 lb. best Green Coffee.  A quantity of Bacon Hams—and  A few Tons Bar Iron. 
John Macgowan.
July 17.
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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.
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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, Cheewing Tobacco, Spanish, American, Powder & Shot, Allum, Blown, Superfine, Fine, Coffee, Chocolate.  Nests Wooden Ware, Wool Cards, Bacon, Pork, Mariner's Compasses, Quadrants, Spy Glasses, Hour, 1-2 Minute, 1-4 do., White Lead, Venetian Red, Yellow, Spanish Brown, Blue, Tar, Turpentine, White, Red, Blue, Small, Deep Sea, Bed Cords, Seine Twine, Wrapping do., Indigo, Blueing, Window Glass, Knives and Forks, Pump Tacks, An assortment of Castings, Earthen Ware assorted.  BRANDY, GIN, WINE, TEA, SUGAR, SEGARS, SALT, FLOUR.  GLASSES, PAINTS, BUNTING, LINES. 
July 17.
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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 Mill.
July 8.
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SHAKSPEARE.
Time, which is continually washing away the dissoluble 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 Johnson.
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FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS, Of a very late information, 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. Fish & Stearns.
July 8.
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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 Royal Academy of Inscriptions 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 show 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.
TERMS.
 I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type now casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. 
The European edition sells at 12 dollars per sett.
IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.
V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers, and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch.
Subscriptions to the above work received by George L. Gray, at the office of the PUBLICK LEDGER.
July 17, 1804.
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NORFOLK:
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