Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-07-16 00:00:00

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
MOSES MYERS Offers for Charter, The good Ship MEDFORD, Josiah Barnard, master, two years old, burthen 300 hogheads, expected in a day or two from Boston July 14.
For Freight or Charter, The New Schooner EAGLE, Daniel Havens, Master—she will carry about 750 barrels, and is a good vessel in every respect—A freight for Lisbon or Madeira would be preferred. For terms apply to
Who have for SALE, received by said Vessel from Boston, 55 barrels No. 1 BEEF, 70 do. do. 2 do. 20 halfdo. do. 1 do. 40 do. Prime Boston Bay MACKAREL, of a superior quality. July 14 tf 904
For Freight or Charter, The fine Ship ATLANTICK, Edmund Groves, Master, 180 tons burthen, can be ready to receive cargo in three days Apply on board to the master, or Phinehas Dana, & Co. July 14. tf 905
A Freight Wanted For the Brig TRAVELLER, Stephen Devall, master, 135 tons or about 1300 barrels burthen, a staunch fast sailing vessel. Apply on board, or to Christopher Fry. July 14. tf 906
For Charter to Europe, The fine new American Ship MARIA, James Rowell, Master, burthen about 300 tons, can be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. Apply to the master on board, or Richard Bowden, & Co.
Who offer for SALE on board the said Ship, 12,000 Bushels Liverpool SALT, 75 Crates well assorted Queen's WARE, which will be sold low if taken from alongside. July 14. tf 901
Wish to contract for Fifty thousand good Pipe STAVES, To be delivered immediately, for which cash will be paid. Have for Charter, A SCHOONER, of 60 tons—And for Sale at reduced prices, 30 Hhds. N. E. Rum, & 40 bbls. Pickled Fish, Christopher Fry. July 9. tf 889
For Jamaica, The Brig CATHARINE, Thomas Callahan, Master, will sail in the course of ten days—Three or four passengers can be well accommodated by applying to the master on board, or to ROBERT DICKSON. July 7. tf 878
FOR LONDON, The fine, strong, and fast-sailing SHIP RESOLUTION, Andrew W. Bell, master, fourteen months old, sheathed u on the sticks, and burthen 400 bbls. tobacco, has part of her cargo already on board, and a considerable quantity engaged—For freight of the remainder, small light articles, or passage (having superior accommodations) apply to the captain on board, or N. Heron. July 7. tf 885
For Charter to Europe or the West-Indies, The fast-sailing sch'r ELIZABETH MAR-GARET, James G. Mallory, Master, burthen 900 barrels—can be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days. For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. Who offer for SALE, 19 Hhds. choice Antigua RUM. Imported in said schooner. July 7. tf 879
FOR SALE, A remarkable fine NEW BRIG, Now lying at Loyal's wharf, burthen about 180 tons, built and fitted with the best materials, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in five days—If there is no application for her in ten days, she will then take in freight for Philadelphia, on very low terms. Apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. July 7. tf 888
We want for a French Port, A SHIP of 2 to 300 hhds. burthen. AND FOR DUBLIN, One of about 200 hhds. burthen, Both will have immediate dispatch given by G. & F. WHITTLE. June 30. tf 867
For Freight or Charter, The fine fast sailing coppered Brig WHEELER, On board is 6000 bush. Liverpool Fine SALT, for Sale. George Murray, & co. June 30. tf 868
For AMSTERDAM, The coppered Ship ALEXANDER, John Roach, master, can take three hundred hogheads on freight. For terms apply to Moses Myers. June 20. tf 852
We have received by the brig Sumner, from Jamaica, 57 puncheons high proof RUM, 13 Hogheads MOLASSES—which are offered for Sale on very liberal terms, by Redmon & Frith.
ON HAND, A parcel of very good W. Island RUM. June 16. tf 836
From the New-York Spectator.
Contrast.—It is not forgotten, that in March last, (during a perplexing and gloomy period of our mercantile affairs) the merchants of this city transmitted a respectful letter to the secretary of state, requesting information on subjects of the highest importance to the commercial, agricultural and mechanical interests of our country. The merchants expected, and ought to have received a direct and explicit answer—one which should have explained our foreign relations so far as was necessary, to guard our citizens against unusual hazards, and to point out a secure path to mercantile enterprise. Instead of this, the answer like most of the publick documents or papers of our present executive, was unnecessarily cautious, obscure and unsatisfactory.—Some of the most important topics of the letter were not noticed at all, and on none was any information given by the administration of our free government, from which the desired and useful deductions could have safely been drawn.—Now mark the contrast.
In the same month of March, the merchants of Prussia, fearing a rupture with England, applied to the minister for information respecting the commercial concerns of their country. What was the answer received by the Prussian merchants from the minister of their monarchical and despotic government?—Was it like the answer of our Republican government to the merchants of New-York, indefinite and evasive? was it, like that, calculated to increase the already augmented gloom of their commercial horizon? Was it like that given in such cautious and obscure terms, as to involve the anxiety and perplexed citizen, in still deeper solicitude and perplexity? Instead of this, it was as the answer of the American minister ought to have been, candid, explicit and satisfactory.—It stated in prompt and decided language, that there then existed no sufficient ground to apprehend any hostile treatment of the navigation and property of Prussian subjects; and that his Prussian majesty had given his special command that, should any change occur in the commercial relations of the country, the merchants should receive immediate information of the fact. In this answer, we find no evasions of the proposed questions, no reluctance to give the solicited information.—The Prussian merchants were not told, as the American merchants were, that 'a communication of the features of the prospect [of foreign occurrences] which if not multiplied and varied with the multiplied variation incident to it, must itself become a source of miscalculation.' They were not told, as our merchants were, that such a communication 'would exceed the duty and responsibility of any government.' They were not turned aside with the play of words, and the sport of involved and obscure speculations.
Whence this difference of treatment and of opinion in the two governments? Why are the citizens of the American Republic denied that information, which is cheerfully given to the subjects of a monarch?—The answer is at hand—the cause cannot be concealed.
In Prussia as in all the maritime nations of Europe, commerce is viewed as an object of primary importance to the welfare of the country. The necessary and inseparable connection of commerce with agriculture and the mechanical arts is there discovered and felt. Hence commerce is protected; and the rights and interests of individuals, embarked in mercantile enterprises, are readily consulted; and necessary information willingly and promptly communicated.
But in this country, where commerce is the only source of revenue, there unfortunately prevails in the government a deeply rooted prejudice against merchants and mercantile affairs. A line of demarcation appears to be drawn between the commercial and agricultural interests of the country.—Hence internal taxes are repealed, and the tax on articles of commerce increased—hence defence is provided for the western country, while our commerce and commercial cities are unprotected—hence the executive in a profane and ludicrous scene, pronounces the cultivators of the land, the chosen people of God—and hence the organ of his will employs column after column of stale and stupid sophistry to prove that merchants have no rights to be regarded; that they are a useless, profligate and dependant set of beings; that they are less deserving, less respectable and less entitled to protection and encouragement, than any other class of men in the community. In this brief view, then we have discovered the real cause, why our republican citizens are denied information which is readily afforded to the subjects of despotic governments.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
Longevity of Women in China. In the year 1735, the wife of the emperor Yon-chin having distributed her charitable favours to poor women above seventy years of age, it appeared from an exact register kept in the province of Canton alone, that, among those who partook of her bounty, there were 98,320 women above seventy years of age, 48,893 above eighty, and 3,453 about a hundred years old.
We are the more astonished at this fact, because though the mildness of the climate, the general fertility of the soil, and the simplicity of diet that prevails in China, must contribute a great deal both to population and longevity; yet the absurd dress or rather bandages of female children from their birth, and particularly the violent pressure of their feet to prevent growth, and of course destroy the future power of proper exercise, cannot but be extremely unfavourable to the enjoyment of health and long life. We therefore think it very likely, that the women above mentioned, though described as Chinese, were really of Tartar origin, brought up to the free exercise of their limbs, and unaffected by the shackles of any custom repugnant to nature. The Tartar women, or as they are called in China, the broad-footed women, are more active, much healthier, and live a great deal longer than the crippled Chinese, who may be strictly said to totter from the cradle to the grave.
And, as to the boasted population of China, we strongly suspect the general accounts of it to be incorrect. We are far from questioning sir George Staunton's veracity; but we may be allowed to suppose, that like many other superficial observers, he formed his judgment of all China by what he saw in the neighbourhood of the largest towns, to which nine tenths of the people fly for employment, subsistence, and trade. We cannot believe it possible that population should increase in a country, where persons are taxed as well as property; where the cries of murder are heard with indifference; where a husband may with impunity butcher his wife; and where the cruel avarice of some parents and the distresses of others are encouraged by the permission of the law, and by the force of example, to destroy their female children.
From a London paper received at the office of the Publick Ledger by the ship Maria, Captain Rowell.
FEDERATIVE SYSTEM.
Comparison of the federative system of France with the policy of the Roman Republic.
Italy was long considered the school of the arts and of politics. The French of the present day removed the finest monuments and productions of the former, from that fair peninsula, to their brilliant capital; and since Talleyrand's administration, a plan of the most subtle policy seems to have found its way, with those monuments, to the palace of the Tuileries. Many expressions of that cabinet are now recalled to mind, which, to many perhaps, appeared totally unmeaning, but whose eventful signification was but too soon manifested. What, however, distinguishes the French school from the more ancient one, is, that its plans are more speedily matured; and is not this perfectly natural, as the impulsive energies employed are so infinitely superior!
In the letter in which the emperor of the French informed the senate, that he had adopted Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy, in that remarkable document, dated the 12th of January, Napoleon used for the first time, the expressive term, Federative States . We intend, said he, by other dispositions, to devote the relations which shall exist between all the federative States of the French empire. As the different parts, though independent of each other, have one common interest, so likewise they shall have one common bond of union." Scarcely three months had elapsed, when the promised development appeared, and this federative system unfolds itself by marriages, and political treaties, to an extent that excites astonishment.
The expressive term Federative State first received a signification from the speech with which Napoleon opened the sitting of the legislative body, on the 2d of March. "The whole peninsula of Italy, said he, forms a part of the great empire; I have, as its chief, guaranteed the sovereigns and the constitutions, by which the different portions of it are governed. The new federative system continued to extend itself over Europe. The idea may, perhaps long have engaged the mind of him, whose influence over the destiny of states is so powerful and irresistible. Its appearance before the world, its realization, can only be dated from the last disastrous coalition, and particularly from the eventful battle of Austerlitz.
Modern times can scarcely transfer to the great book of history, events and circumstances, for which a parallel may not be found on some preceding page. Thus, in an earlier epoch of the human race, we discover the same federative system, which now forms a principal object of French policy, if an extent and a perfection, that are worthy of admiration. It was at Rome, where the ambition of universal dominion invented this system. The subtle rulers of that conquering state, were convinced of the difficulty of retaining all the distant and motly parts of which this perpetually increasing colossus was composed, and this conviction created allies. These allies of the Roman people were nations who, either voluntarily, to preserve their otherwise precarious political existence, or vanquished, after a fruitless contest, entered into alliance, by which Rome promised them her protection, as the price of her independence. They were obliged to furnish numerous auxiliaries, who never formed separate armies, but were only permitted to act in conjunction with the Roman legions. The political exertions were consequently crippled by this alliance; from Rome emanated the commands, which decided the destination and employment of their energies.
The various nations which inhabited the Italian peninsula, the Latins, the Hetrurians, the Perceni and the Campanians, were the principal allies of the Roman state. In the sequel, this federative system expanded itself, and, for many centuries, kept advancing by degrees. It extended to Greece, to Spain, to Gaul, and reached from Europe even to Asia and Africa. Not only small republics, but likewise many kings, some of whom were powerful monarchs, belonged to this confederacy.
As Napoleon, at the present day, strengthens, through gratitude, the bonds which unite Bavaria, Wirttemberg, and Baden, to France, by increasing the power, and enlarging the dominions of those princes, so Rome likewise rewarded the zeal of her allies. The territory of the African king, Masinissa, was considerably extended; and that of king Eumenes, in Asia Minor, was increased by the provinces united with it, to a powerful monarchy. Exactly in the same manner as Napoleon accommodates the differences between Bavaria, Wirttemberg, and Baden, relative to their respective limits, the Roman state adjusted a similar dispute of king Eumenes.
This parallel is rendered still more striking, by the language employed in the assembly of the French legislature, after the official exposition of the exterior situation of France:—"From the peace concluded by Napoleon, (said a member of the legislature, in the meeting of the 5th of March,) Europe goes forth under a new form. A balance of power can no more subsist among states, than among the individuals who compose them; for equal pretensions produce jealousy, this leads to war, and war entails misery on nations. Every thing, therefore, indicates the necessity of a preponderating power , which surrounded by states less powerful, can afford them protection and succour, can be the umpire of their quarrels, and the chastiser of their guilt.—This power, Frenchmen, you have become; Europe is under your direction; your laws shall resound from its triumps; and, like the glorious luminary of day, ye are called to operate, from the center of the political power, and to direct the others in their appointed course."
Of these directed powers , which are immediately, or mediately under the command of France, a semi-official paper, the Journal de Paris, conducted by the counsellor of State Roderer, lately gave a remarkable calculation. France, it is here said, in an article dated from Leipzig, contains, in the 110 departments, of which that empire is composed, 30,480,000 souls. The total population of the countries united in one common interest with France, amounts to nearly the same numbers. Among the federative states, that Journal mentions the kingdom of Italy, with 6,200,000; and the kingdom of Naples, since conferred on Prince Joseph, with 7,350,000 inhabitants. The population of the allied states is estimated at 16,450,000—viz. Spain contains, according to this statement, 10,000,000; Bavaria, 3,300,000; Wirttemberg and Baden together, 1,500,000; and Holland, 1,650,000 inhabitants. The sum total presents a mass of 66,500,000 persons, who are all under the direction of Napoleon.
If we pause at this number, and compare it with the total population of our quarter of the globe, we shall find that about two fifths of the 170 millions of inhabitants in Europe, are under the general direction mentioned by the Journal de Paris. But we are obliged to go still farther: for by the Westphalian State, recently created for Prince Muval, by the new possessions on the Adriatic Sea, in the vicinity of Greece, by the late acquisitions in the south of Italy, and by many other alterations which since that time have been either effected or prepared, the balance of the European states, which was declaimed against in the assembly of the French legislature, has been still more deranged, and the power of France has gained a still greater preponderance.
The federative system, on which it is principally founded, continued in Rome for many centuries. It fell, at length, through the cupidity of the great, who were desirous of converting the allied states into provinces, to make their extortions the more productive, and through the discontent of the allied nations in Italy, which broke out into a terrible and sanguinary war, in which the existence of the Roman state was long endangered. The policy of Napoleon has taken precautions against the possibility of such an accident. Relationship, and multifarious ramifications, have cordially united the sovereigns of the allied states, with the reigning family in France. — Should even time weaken these bonds, no prophetic spirit is required to assert, that they will not be dissolved in the age of Napoleon.
From a London paper of the 12th of May.
THE NEW OPPOSITION.
The present administration was scarcely formed, when we perceived strong symptoms of an opposition consisting of cashiered placemen, and disappointed pretenders to office. Considering an opposition a thing not objectionable even in the best of times, and with the best of ministers, we treated the present opposition with as much respect as an opposition so formed could possibly deserve. But to our great surprise, we had scarcely noticed it, when some of the papers, under its influence and control, actually denied its existence; and with matchless effrontery, assured the publick, that there was no opposition. The policy of this proceeding was too shallow to impose upon the most credulous and superficial. It originated in the conscious imbecility of this infant opposition, and amounted to an avowal of its fears, its doubts, and its precarious existence.—So poor and impoverished was the seed, and so miserable and scanty the soil in which it was sown, these political husbandmen feared, that a rude blast, from the ministerial bench, would tear up and destroy the embryo opposition crop. They were in terror, lest Mr. Fox should put his foot upon it, and at once destroy all the hopes of their harvest. It, therefore, became necessary to dissemble, until the seed had shot a little out of the ground, and the blade had got a little head and strength to withstand foul weather. The opposition bench wore all the firm and aspect of opposition; but when Mr. Rose stated his objections, we were told that he was become an isolated country gentleman; Mr. Canning, and others of his rank and class, whose interrogatories broke in upon every occasion, we were taught to regard as political students of humble capacity, who sought to learn the history of the times, by the simple mode of question and answer. Some members of the opposition may have also flattered themselves with the hope of a return to office; and, while a chance remained of their once more reaping upon their "bed of roses," it could not be prudent to avow their hostility. As evidence of this their policy and motives, we need only refer their paper of Saturday night, the ci-de-vant Jacobin, lately ministerial, and now opposition print, the Courier . In its observations upon the debate in the house of Commons upon the Pig Iron duty bill, on Friday, it says, "there was some little sparring between Mr. Fox and Mr. Canning." Sparring between a cock-sparrow and an eagle! The sparring between these two gentlemen, who are thus represented as two contending chiefs, did not exceed five lines, as will be seen in our paper of Saturday. But this is not all; Mr. Rose, we are told, "made an allusion, which produced loud and repeated bursts of laughter." Mr. Rose, no doubt, is to be the Sheridan of the new opposition, destined to keep the house in roar, with his delicate and delectable wit. And what is the specimen given of it? Mr. Rose told a story from the iron manufactory, in which, if the cne is not opened when ripe, it bursts out, and then there are more "pigs than rats." But this wit, adds the Courier , is not intelligible, without the aid of "a political caricature lately published, in which the ministerialists are depicted as so many pigs, only half of which can find teats in the sow to suck." Drawings and mechanical devices have been lately introduced into the courts, in illustration of the eloquence and argument of the bar; and the opposition orators, no doubt, following the example, required governor Pictou's picket, and the whole furniture of the caricature shops, at once to torture their wit, and exhibit its distorted features in their true colours. But how that Mr. Rose's abstruse wit is rendered intelligible by that able commentator, the Courier , we are not disposed to deny its force. There certainly are not places for half friends of the Minister. And why so? Because, in the immense patronage of England, the change has scarcely extended farther than in the heads of the principal departments. The same observation applies to Ireland. It has received a new Lord Lieutenant, a new Chancellor in the court of Equity, a new chancellor of the exchequer, four new Lords of the Treasury, a Master-master-general, and two joint-Postmasters-general; but all the other offices in that country remain in statu quo . Does Mr. Rose really wish that a general sweep should take place in all the department under government? Does Mr. Wadsworth's quotation, Solamen miseri socios habuisse doloris, really accord with Mr. Rose's feelings?
If all Mr. Rose's old ministerial friends were turned out, an extremity which he seems anxious to court; there would be seats enough for the ministerialists.—The strong minority which appeared in the house of Commons, on Friday, against the motion for committing the Pig Iron duty bill, has obviously encouraged the Courier to avow at length the existence of an opposition; but its joy is premature.—A question of this kind affords no proof of the strength or weakness of the minister.—Mr. Pitt, in the zenith of his influence and power, was left more than once in a minority on the Slave Trade. Globe.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Brig Hannah, Captain Knapp, from Port Cavanass—consisting of 214 hhds. & 60 tierces prime Molasses. T. & W. A. Armistead, March's wharf. June 11. tf 880

THE MAILS. The Southern mail was 10 hours within one mile of this place, before the letters reached the post office here this morning, which is nothing new, and the Northern mail when this paper went to press, had been 10 hours within eighteen miles of Norfolk. Now, if these things do not require remedy, why then, dispatch is no object.
The ship Liberty arrived at New-York, brings intelligence five days later than our advices by the Maria, captain Rowell, and are of some importance.
Prussia, it appears, is now sensible of her folly, not to say her meanness, in accommodating her measures to the views of Buonaparte. The change of the minister, is indicative of a change of measures. Count Haugwitz, has always been regarded as the creature of France, who will not view his retirement from office with indifference, and of which the king of Prussia may be made sensible. Notwithstanding, we do believe, that if Prussia once roused to a sense (if not of her dignity) of her interest, would act with vigour and with honour, a stand might be made in defence of national independence, without relying on the British navy only. The facility with which Great-Britain has made Prussia sensible of her folly, may furnish a useful lesson to the politicians of another country, who calculate on bringing Great-Britain to their own terms, by the exclusion of a few articles of manufacture.
The blockade of all the ports from Brest to the Elbe, mentioned in our last, and the information of which we received from captain Bowles, is more officially confirmed.
From the note of Mr. Secretary Fox to Mr. Munroe, it appears, that all the Ports within the limits mentioned are considered in actual blockade, but that a relaxation is made in favour of certain Ports, which is denied to others. The Ports which are considered in a state of active blockade are, Ostend, Dunkirk, Calais, Boulogne, Dieppe, Fecamp, and Havre; the Ports in favour of which the blockade is relaxed for the present are, Brest, Morlaix, St. Maloe and Cherbourg, Antwerp and Flushing, with the Ports of Holland, and those of Germany to the Elbe. Several small Ports which our vessels never visit are not noticed.
This species of blockade is extremely unfavourable to mercantile operations, as embarrassing them by a state of uncertainty. It is impossible to say how soon the relaxation may cease, from motives of policy or otherwise. Consequently it is difficult for the merchant in this country to calculate on the destination his property may receive.
We would recommend to the serious perusal of our readers, the article in the first page, entitled, "The Federative System" in which we persuade ourselves that they will find some political truths, that cannot be too strongly implanted in the mind of every man, who regards national independence as a blessing, and universal domination, as a curse.
SLAVE TRADE. From the turn and complexion of the debate in the British house of Peers, published in this days paper, we think that the abolition of that nefarious traffick, is an event not very distant. We must confess that we felt a glow of honest national pride, when we perceived that our country was cited by Lord Grenville, as an example worthy of imitation in this instance. We hope that our sister state, South-Carolina, will listen to the voice of enlightened policy, and neither wait a prohibition of the trade from a constitutional interposition, nor have it said that she was the last to relinquish it.
Theatrical Communication.—The unexpected, and it is believed the unmerited disappointment of Mrs. Wilmot in her benefit, has deterred Mr. Wilmot from hazarding one at the Theatre, on his own account. With a view to retrieve the loss sustained by Mrs. Wilmot, it is proposed by Mr. Wilmot, to take a concert for his benefit at Riffaud's Gardens; the night, and the particulars of the entertainment will be notified in the papers and bills of performance. The heat of the weather on the evening of Mrs. W's benefit, might, and no doubt, did deter many from visiting the Theatre, but the same objection cannot be made to an entertainment at Riffaud's Gardens. It is hoped that the friends and patrons of merit, will show their liberality, and remove the unhappy impressions which apparent neglect must excite in a mind, conscious of having exerted its utmost powers to deserve attention, and (without vanity) it may be added, of having deserved it.
The notice for the appearance of MASTER BARRETT, in Charleston, in the character of Young Norval, produced the following from Mr. Carpenter, the editor of the Courier.
"We have observed with much pleasure, that a paragraph in one of the morning papers, a few days ago, stating that Master Barrett is shortly to be brought forward on our stage, in the character of Young Norval, for the benefit of his mother, has excited a great deal of interest in the city. This tender solicitude for the success of the first efforts of juvenile genius, is highly honourable to the heart and understanding of the publick; and we will venture to predict, that the little hero will acquit himself in a manner that will do honour to himself, his instructors, and his friends. Inheriting from his parents a love and talent for the stage, with the advantage of indefatigable attention to his education, he will doubtless prove an ornament to the Drama. He is, we understand, at present, a pupil of that great master, Hodgkinson. The father, fearful, no doubt, that parental partiality, might overlook errors that would not escape another, has very wisely and prudently obtained the assistance of his friend, in the pleasing task of cultivating and directing the rising genius of the son."
Speaking of Buonaparte's threatened invasion of England, a late London paper says:
"Let him come then, this Corsican Emperor if he dare. An island gave him birth—it may be the fate of another island to provide him a burying place. Let him come with his battles of Lodi, of Pavia, of Marengo, of Austerlitz, &c. inscribed upon his colours. We will meet him on the beach with the recollections of our fame at Cressy & Agincourt—with the remembrance of our achievements on the 1st of June, at Camperdown, of St. Vincent, at Aboukir and at Trafalgar—of our defeat of his best troops, led on by himself, at Acre, and of our victory over his Invincibles in Egypt."
We will meet him with a deep sense of the blessings we enjoy under the mild government of the British Constitution, and with a full knowledge of the miseries in which every country has been involved that has been visited by the arms of France. We will meet him too, in the manner of some of the ancient Republicks when they went out to battle, chanting that Ode which has been left us by one of the best of our poets, as well as one of the best of our countrymen:
What constitutes a state; Not high rais'd battlement or labour'd mound, Thick wall or moated gate; Not cities proud with spires and turrets crown'd; Not bays and broad arm'd ports, Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies ride; Not starv'd and spangled courts, Where low brow'd baseness wafts perfume to pride; No; MAN, high-minded MAN, With pow'rs as far above dull brutes endu'd, In forest, brake, or den, As beasts excel, cold rocks and brambles rude, Men who their duties know, But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain, Prevent the long aim'd blow, And crush the tyrant.
From a London Paper.
MR. WINDHAM'S PLAN.
As daily instances of misapprehensions respecting different parts of the newly proposed military regulations occur, we think it may afford satisfaction to our readers to present them a short, correct, but detailed statement of the alterations proposed in each branch to which it is intended to apply any new regulations in doing which, we shall purposely abstain from making any comment.
Defence Bill.
This it is proposed to repeal: because, though it has for some weeks past been more productive than for any similar period since it was enacted in 1804, the numberless objections, independent of its inefficiency, which were urged against it at that time, continue unremoved and undiminished. The principal are: its partial operation, being confined to those counties which contain large & populous towns, such as Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Warwickshire, &c. whereas counties not possessing such advantages, have no alternative but to pay the fine of 20l. per man: the employment of parish officers as crimps: the bad description of persons so enlisted, which accounts for the vast proportion of deserters amongst men so raised: its interruption to the regular recruiting, and the enormous expense to the country of men so raised for the regular service, each of whom receives a double bounty; its limited operation, as by the act no more than nine thousand men can be raised, after a certain time, within the year: the expense of keeping up the skeletons of fifty-seven battalions, to receive men so raised till they are completed: it being, to all intents and purposes, a land tax on those counties where men cannot be procured, &c.
NEW REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY.
To recruit for limited service; the first period for seven years only; the second period the same; the third, ditto; thus making the whole of a soldier's life comprehend twenty one years. If he enlists for the second period, he will become immediately entitled to an extra six pence per week, and to some mark of distinction; and at the end of it to a small pension for life. If he enters the third period, his weekly pay will be increased to one shilling, some additional badge of distinction will be given him for life, & a pension amounting to 13l. 5s per annum. These extra allowances and rewards for service are to be given the Regulars now serving, but they are not to have the option of withdrawing, till they have completed their twenty one years.
In case of regiments being on colonial duty, the commanding officer is to have the power of keeping them six months beyond either of their period of service, and then to send them home at the expence of government.
The objects recommendatory of this system are—To hold out encouragement to enlist, by removing the objection of becoming a soldier for life; by the certain prospect of rewards, distinction, and independence; and by rendering the service itself more honourable; to introduce a better description of men into the service, and thus, combined with the encouragement above stated, to diminish the necessity of punishment, and the frequency of desertion; to secure the same facility in supplying our army, as most of the great Continental Powers enjoyed, by their practice of enlisting for a term of years; to adopt a mode of recruiting more suited to the national character; to diminish the enormous expense of high bounties; to abolish the whole system of crimping; in short, to encourage the recruit, to exalt the soldier, and to give independence to the veteran, when in the full enjoyment of health and vigour.
Levy en Masse.
This measure to be partially carried into effect.—The persons liable to it to be divided into three classes; from the age of 16 to 24, from 24 to 32, from 32 to 40; none above the latter age. The number to be drilled not to exceed 200,000 in one year. The drills to be in their own parishes and for 26 days—the battalions, which were appointed to receive the men under the defence bill and the militia, to supply the drill-sergeants. The proportion to be drilled to be drawn by lot; and each man to be paid one shilling each time. No cloathing allowed. Thus the whole population of the country will, by rotation, learn the use of arms; and, in case of invasion, the casualties in our regulars may be supplied, ad infinitum , by drafts from the different counties and parishes of men, so far advanced in military discipline—or they may be formed into separate irregular corps, to harass the enemy, under the command of experienced officers. Such persons as wish to avoid the levy en masse bill, to be required to enroll themselves as volunteers, or to pay a fine.
Militia.
No alteration; except that the casualties are to be supplied by giving a small bounty, instead of balloting, which is, however, to be had recourse to, if the men are not forthcoming in a given time.
Volunteers.
No reduction whatever to take place. The whole to be put on the same footing, viz. those raised in June, to be put on the same allowances as those raised in August; that is, the former, instead of being required to attend eighty-five drills, and paid for the same, are now only required to attend twenty-six drills, including inspections. For these attendances the whole are to be paid as before. The permanent duty is to be dispensed with, it being conceived to be no longer necessary. The pay of drill-sergeants to be reduced; and the expense of inspecting field officers saved. One pound per man to be allowed at
the expiration of the three years for cloathing. All persons who become volunteers, from this time, in order to avoid the levy en masse bill, to be supplied with arms, but to put the country to no other expence. The lords lieutenants of counties to appoint some of their deputies to inspect the volunteer corps. Corps of yeomanry cavalry to be allowed for contingent expenses 2l. per man, instead of 120l. per troop.
The annual expense of volunteer corps estimated at near 1,500,000l. The proposed saving to the country as follows:—
  Change from June to August allowance, 1. 210 000   Pay of drill sergeants 54,700   Permanent duty given up 500,000   Marching Guineas 198,000   Inspections 35,000   Sundry articles of saving 80,000 
Total 878,000
In case of the volunteers being called out, no volunteer officer (who had not had rank in the regulars) to command regular officers, except under the rank of captain.
CONTINUATION
From London Papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship Maria, captain Rowell, from Liverpool.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, May 15.
PROPERTY TAX.
The House then resolved itself into a committee on the property duty (Mr. Alexander in the chair.)
On the clause of taxing the lowest quantum of property in the funds, the full sum of 10 per cent. a considerable degree of opposition took place.
Mr. Garland expressed his surprize, that the noble lord should think of laying the tax, in the manner he had done, upon this species of property. It was, he said, departing from the principle of former bills on this subject, they had not begun to tax any property under 60l. a year, this bill begun at 50l. which he thought a hardship; thus they had raised the seals of gradation on the lower classes, and had not touched the higher, for the richest man in the kingdom paid no more than 10 per cent. and those of 150l. a year must do the same.
Mr. Alderman Prinsep contended, that exchequer bills ought to be taxed, they amounted to near if not quite twenty millions, and interfered very much with the interest of other securities.
Mr. Holford found fault with the scale as it stood. He objected to the quantum to be paid; 60l. a year was to pay 10s. whereas there was no addition whatever to the richest incomes, whilst there was a considerable addition to the lower. He thought 50l. a year should not pay at all—the scale ought to graduate more equally; and he thought there was great injustice in taxing the funds at 5l. or 20l. a year, when other property was not taxed till it amounted to more than 40l. a year.
Lord H. Petty that the argument for taxing the rich in proportion to the extent of their property, and thus making a difference between the orders of society, was the most dangerous that could be suggested. All property, of whatever kind, should be equally liable to pay, the funds as well as the land; for every one who had a property in the funds, however small, had it, independent of what he might get by labour, profession, or other means; and therefore he ought to pay the full tax of ten per cent. on it, whether it amounted to 5l. only, or 500l. On this principle the clause was framed, and he thought it would be unwise to depart from it.
Mr. Wilberforce owned that the noble lord had from his first introduction of the budget, always declared it to be his intention that every species of property should pay 10 per cent. but till now it had not struck him in the same point of view it did this moment. It had been asked why it was a breach of faith to tax funded property below 50l. a year, as well as to tax it at 50l. The answer was obvious, "because all property of 500l. was taxed, but none of 50l." It had always been held that funded property might be taxed equal with other property; but to make it descend lower, would be partial. He hoped, therefore, the noble lord would allow further time to consider that point.
Mr. Spencer Stanhope thought this tax of 10 per cent. on all funded property, would fall peculiarly heavy on many of the lower classes of the people, but particularly servants. He would suppose a faithful servant had saved, after years of service, 100l. and he places it in the funds. His master dies, or by any other casualty he became a servant out of place, and has an income of 3l. a year, whilst those in other different classes pay for above 50l. a year—there was great hardship and partiality in this. He asked if it was right to apply this new machinery to enable us to carry on the war? He thought not—and he was afraid it would raise a discontent in the country almost equal to disaffection. He questioned whether there were any two members in the House, not only in its then very thin state, but when it was quite full, except the noble lord and his right honourable neighbour (Mr. Vansittart) who understood the bill at all; for his part he had paid to it all the attention in his power, and he could not make it out.
Sir W. Geary thought the bill bore too hard on the lower classes of the people. It was said, that every man was by the bill, taxed according to his means. This was not, however, the case; every man, it is true, having more than 50l. a year, was liable to be taxed; but a man who possessed 50l. a year, with a certain number of children, could not be said to have the same means to pay the tax as the man who had the same property, and no children. He thought, therefore, there ought to be exemptions in that respect, as in the original act.
Mr. Fox said, the hon. gentleman seemed to have mistaken the principle of the exemption; it was not intended to extend further than to those cases where the infliction of the tax would go to deprive the party assessed of the necessaries of life. Small annuities might be in that predicament, and therefore his noble friend (lord H. Petty) had excepted them; but he (Mr. Fox) thought that persons having floating money in the funds, could not be considered to require exemption. Perhaps it would be said, that the interest derived from that money, did not exceed 30l. or 40l. a year; but if a person were to accost another as an object of charity, and state that he had only 6 or 800l. in the world, it would hardly be tho't to be a cogent appeal to the charity of the party addressed. The funded property, throughout the whole of the bill, stood on the same footing as landed property; and he was fully of opinion the exemptions were carried far enough.
Mr. Spencer Stanhope said, the tax would operate with a severity amounting to cruelty in those cases, where small farmers left 100l. to their widows for their lives, with remainder to their children; it would also fall extremely hard upon those labouring persons, who had, whilst young, provided for old age, by having a little property, which they vested in government security. In this case it would prove a tax upon the old and infirm, whilst the young and vigorous were exempted.
Mr. Wilberforce said, he did not see why the difficulty should be greater now, than under lord Sidmouth's administration, to allow in certain cases, funded property, under 50l. a year exemption. Officers and artizans, he thought, were much better able to bear the tax, than many widows & persons in a state of decrepitude and decay, who had been better
days, and who, by the diminution of their little means, would be particularly oppressed.
Mr. Babington, Mr. Francis, Sir Charles Price, Mr. Atkins, and Mr. Huddleston, objected to the tax attaching to small funded properties.
Mr. William Smith expressed his concern to hear a right honourable gentleman (Mr. Fox,) say, that the operation of the tax was only to be arrested when it would occasion a want of the necessaries of life. He felt more for those who, with the most scanty means, were obliged to do that which was called "keeping up appearances in life." That order of persons would be more hurt by the necessity of applying for parochial relief, or charitable aid, than those of a lower sphere, by, if possible, more severe necessities; and when their dependence rested solely upon a little funded property, those sufferings were likely to be extensively felt. Manufacturers and traders could increase their profits to answer any additional outgoings; but persons of limited incomes had no means of retrieving the deficit that would be occasioned by the tax.
Mr. Fox feelingly lamented that the necessities of the state obliged the infliction of the burthens which the tax would impose. He felt the greatest concern for the description of persons noticed by the honourable gentleman (Mr. Wm. Smith); but if exemptions to remedy the evil were to be acceded to, there would be no end to their extent. It would be said to the assessors, "I am poorer than such a one," and "I am poorer than my neighbour," and the greatest imaginable difficulties thrown in the way for the execution of the act. Any man must have a heart of stone not to feel for those whom the tax will visit so heavily; but we had arrived at that pitch of circumstances that we were impetuous. It was some consolation to him, however, to know that he had not contributed to occasion the difficulties we experienced. The situation of ministers had become extremely unpleasant: whilst, on one side, they heard nothing but, "take care that your pacific inclinations do not betray the honour of the country—maintain the army and the navy undiminished;" on the other, they experienced objections to those measures which alone could enable them to attend to that advice. It was impossible to form a scale of taxation which would embrace all the cases worthy to be considered, and therefore the exemptions must be a great measure left to the discretion of the commissioners.
The house divided upon the question, that the clause should stand as it did.—Ayes 56, Noes 18.
The chairman then proceeded with the clauses, until
Mr. Vansittart proposed, in the scale of property, mentioned in No. 3, Schedule A, that the exemption should extend to "Ecclesiastical persons, in respect of their endowments, and the stipends of licenced Curates."
Mr. Wilberforce said he highly approved of the amendment, and the same was agreed to.
Mr. Wilberforce moved, in the same schedule, that the income of widows and single women, not arising from trade, should be also exempted. This was negatived without a division; as was also his motion, that persons who insured their lives, for the benefit of their wives and families, should be allowed to deduct the premium from the amount of their income.
In the clause for allowing exemptions to persons in the receipt of weekly salaries, it was agreed, on the motion of Mr. Vansittart, to leave out the words "or not more than five shillings in any one day," and to add to the exemptions, "the rates or wages in husbandry received in the time of harvest." It was also agreed, that a declaration, with a penalty to attach in case of proof of its falsity, should be substituted for the affidavit required of the annual amount of salary or wages.
The clauses being gone through, paragraph by paragraph, Mr. Vansittart brought up several additional ones, (particularly one respecting exchequer bills, to commence on the 8th October next,) which were all read a first and second time, and agreed to. The house having resumed, the report was ordered to be brought up this day; at the same time Mr. Vansittart intimated to the house, that although he moved for the report being received this day, yet he meant to postpone the further consideration of those new clauses until Monday next.
The orders of the day were then disposed of, and at half past twelve o'clock the house adjourned.
HOUSE OF LORDS, May 16.
SLAVE TRADE LIMITATION BILL.
The order of the day for the third reading of this bill being read,
A few words, in the way of explanation, were interchanged between the earl of Westmoreland and lord Auckland, respecting the line of proceeding, so as regularly to bring forward the amendments, of which certain noble lords, who opposed the bill, had, on a former night, notified their intention of moving. At length,
The duke of Clarence rose, and expressed his intention of moving the amendment to the title of the bill, which he seemed to say would produce the effects he intended, with respect to the operation of certain parts of the bill, to which, more than the rest, he strongly objected. He wished that some peer, more competent than himself had come forward; but he felt the importance of the subject so strongly, that he was induced to offer himself to the attention of their lordships. There were particular parts of the bill, which, more than any other, and in every point of view in which he considered them, his royal highness seemed to think objectionable. He meant chiefly those which went to prevent the exportation of slaves from British islands, or in British vessels, into foreign colonies. When he considered this prohibition, under whatever motive it was professedly urged, he must deem it part of a system for the abolition of the slave trade. Were their lordships duly to consider, or had they an opportunity of considering, that great mass of evidence which was adduced on the subject, they would then be fully aware of, and thoroughly impressed with, the importance of the traffic in question. His royal highness entered upon some calculations to evince this proposition, and stated the capital employed in the trade to exceed two millions sterling. He then adverted to the number of seamen employed, and for whom it proved a nursery; and the extensive drawback upon the Slave Trade itself, which the bill would produce, may be conceived, when it was known, that out of upwards of 38,000 slaves, more than 22,000 were afterwards exported from the British Islands to foreign colonies and settlements. When he reflected on the immense capital employed in the trade, the great quantities of British manufactures consumed in consequence of it, and the numbers of seamen employed, how strong must be the reprobation of a measure, which would diminish nearly two-thirds of the whole. His royal highness adverted to the different sentiments entertained upon this subject by the father of the noble lord, now at the head of administration, and who was fully impressed with the importance of these considerations. He referred to the operation of the three past acts; from the first passed in 1766, to the general act of last session; and he expatiated upon the advantageous traffic between the British islands, and the Spanish main, which entirely depended upon the transmission of Slaves, and which would prospectively be in greater demand, as it was the present policy of the court of Spain to cultivate the extensive island of Cuba. Added to these considerations, their bill was inefficacious as to its avowed object. No regulations of our legislature could prevent those foreign colonies being supplied by the ships of the other states—it was impossible—the coast of Africa

can be open to all nations. To pass such a bill would, therefore, be neither consistent with true policy, as it would throw that into other hands, which we might ourselves retain; nor with true humanity, as the transmission of Slaves would be given to those who would not use them with such tenderness and care! His royal highness then adverted to the share the Americans at present enjoyed of traffic, and the increased proportion, they were likely to have should the bill pass in its present shape; and he called the attention of their lordships to the circumstance of the cargoes now on their progress to the West Indies, and the calamitous consequences that must ensue, when the farther expectation of these should be stopped. Upon the whole, his view of the measure was such, that he should move, in the way of amendment, to leave out that part of the title of the bill, which goes "To prevent the exportation of Slaves, by any of his majesty's subjects, into any colonies or islands, subject to any foreign state or power." &c.
The earl of Suffolk felt himself bound on principles of humanity, as well as of liberty, to support the bill. He adverted to the practicability of cultivating the West India Islands by other means than those of the importation of African Negroes; and quoted the production of a noble political essayist, in support of the idea. He dwelt much on the good effects of a mild and humane treatment of the Negroes at present on the soil, which, together with encouraging propagation amongst them, may in a short time preclude the necessity of farther importations for the purpose of cultivation.
The bishop of London followed. He argued in favour of the measure, as well on its own merits, as a part, were it so considered, of the system of abolition. He agreed with the noble earl, that the islands may be cultivated without having recourse to fresh importations. This he was induced to think, from his view of the evidence which had, from time to time, been adduced; and, further, from the example of what occurred in the American state of Virginia, where the further importation was prohibited; and in which, by documents to which his lordship referred, it appeared the number of Negro inhabitants had increased in an almost inconceivable degree since the prohibition. By similar causes, he argued similar effects would doubtless arise in the British West India colonies.
The earl of Westmoreland, in an argumentative and well delivered speech of some length, of which our limits will not allow us to give even an outline, supported the propositions, the calculations, and the motives of his royal highness the duke of Clarence. Toward the conclusion of his lordship's address, he censured the measure under consideration, not only on the specific grounds, on which principally it was arraigned by the royal duke, but as the abolition in disguise; a consummation never conceived by any of the great constitutional enlightened statesmen of the country; they were all the friends of constitutional liberty, and had the true interests of Britain at heart; as king William, sir R. Walpole, Mr. Pelham, lord Chatham, Mr. Grenville, or lord North. No, but it was the offspring or invention of Les Amis des Noirs , at Paris, of Jacobin incendiaries, of enthusiasts in false religion of politics, and of congregations at the Old Jewry, &c. Upon the whole, and viewing the matter in every point of view, he most cordially supported the amendment of his royal highness.
The marquis of Sligo—who appeared excessively indisposed, was indulged by the house with the permission to deliver his sentiments from his seat—made a few observations in a very low tone of voice; the drift of which, as we could collect, was against the bill.
Lord Holland spoke at some length in favour of the bill, which he defended on the grounds of sound policy, as well as those of humanity and justice. He fully approved of what fell from the noble earl, who spoke early in the debate, as well as the arguments of the learned prelate who followed him. He contended, it was impossible a trade less advantageous eventually to the real interests of Britain, could be carried on, than that in question, and with respect to America, he regretted his not having brought down some authorities to show what the laws of that country were upon the subject, but he believed that steps were already taken for the entire abolition of the slave importations throughout every part of the U. States.
The Earl of Westmoreland shortly explained. The bishop of St. Asaph, in a short but spirited address, supported the arguments of the noble lords in favour of the bill. With respect to a noble Earl's idea, that the bill was an abolition in disguise, were it true, it would be an additional stimulus to him to support the bill; for though he hated all disguise, yet he felt so strongly on the topic of the abolition of this traffic in flesh and blood, that while he had a voice in that house, he should raise it in favour of the abolition, and which he should endeavour to effectuate by every means that presented itself—by open hostility, or even by concealed stratagem!
Lord Eldon, after glancing at the conduct he formerly held, with respect to the subject so often adverted to, observed, that with a due regard to himself, and his fellow subjects, and a respect for the interests of those who were concerned, he had now to express to their lordships the doubt he entertained upon the present occasion. His lordships wished, that while the reverend Prelates, were supporting this measure, they would also indemnify the individuals who must suffer by it. There was no man more inclined to the abolition of the Slave Trade than himself, yet he had his doubt upon the subject, and greatly apprehended it would destroy a large portion of British shipping, British sailors, and British merchants, and would carry an article of trade into a foreign market. His lordship, therefore, opposed the measure.
Lord Holland shortly explained. The bishop of St. Asaph also, in explanation deprecated so execrable a practice as the Slave Trade, which he considered an expedition so many years carried on against an innocent and harmless people.
The Marquis of Blandford made observations in favour of the bill. The Earl of Darnley thought, that if this trade was put an end to, the British capital now embarked in it would find its way in another channel, if not more, at least equally advantageous to the sale of British produce and manufactures. The Duke of Gloucester said, he was unused to public speaking, yet he could not give a silent vote on the present occasion. He considered the present bill as an introduction to the entire abolition of the Slave Trade, which he abhorred, and therefore gave it his warm support. Lord Grenville, in a most able speech, of considerable length, which we regret our limits will not permit us to detail, warmly supported the measure. His lordship expressed his strong and decided opinion against the slave trade; and congratulated the House upon this bill being the first step towards the amelioration of the condition of those unhappy people; an object the warmest and dearest next his heart. He rejoiced that the cause of humanity, religion, and justice, should prevail; whereby near 38,000 miserable individuals would be relieved, and we should set a glorious example for other nations to follow. This trade had been done away in Denmark; America, by an act of the States, no longer would practice it from 1808, except the single state of S. Carolina; and Sweden was already inclined towards it. The Spanish laws were also against it; the subject had been eighteen years under consideration,
and if he asked if any man still entertained doubts upon it, how long was the life of man to be prolonged in order to satisfy them?
Lord Hawkesbury objected to the measure, on the grounds of interest, expediency and policy. Lord Ellenborough thought, that the mischiefs which arose from this trade had been greatly exaggerated; but, as the bill before the House was a mere cautious policy against the strength of the enemy, he warmly supported the measure.
Lord Nelson was in the course of explanation, when
The Earl of Lauderdale called him to order. Lord Sidmouth, the Earl of Buckinghamshire, and Lord Auckland, severally spoke in support of the Bill; and the Duke of Sussex and Lord Sheffield against it.
After a short reply from his royal highness the Duke of Clarence, the question was loudly called for, and the house divided, when there appeared, for the amendment,
Contents 13—Non Contents 43—Majority 25. The bill was then read a third time and passed. At 12 o'clock the house adjourned.
Late European Intelligence, Received at New-York by the Ship Liberty, from Liverpool.
LONDON, May 19. The trial of Lord Melville concluded on Saturday, but the proceedings are not to be published until the peers shall have given their decision, which is expected they will do on Wednesday se'night, (the 26th.) A letter from Dover dated May 17, contains the following intelligence:—"By an American schooner arrived yesterday from St. Michael's, it appears there has been a hurricane; most of the vessels loading there were blown out of the roads; and the ship lost both her anchors and cables. She was the first of the fleet bound to London with fruit. An American brig from Cadiz, and another from Lisbon, came up in the afternoon from the river."
On Saturday some accounts were received from Holland, by a vessel sent into Yarmouth, by which we learn that the camp at Kest is immediately to receive large reinforcements. It is added that 50,000 Prussians are to join in the invasion of this country, and are to embark in the Dutch ports. ( Not true, see later accounts. )
May 21. At the court at the queen's palace, the 14th of May, 1806, present, the king's most excellent majesty in council.
Whereas during the interval which has elapsed since his majesty found himself compelled, by the hostile measures of his majesty the king of Prussia, to lay an embargo on the ships and goods belonging to his subjects, and to places under his control, such hostile measures have not been discontinued; and whereas the town of Papenburgh cannot but be considered as dependent on, and under the absolute control of Prussia, his majesty therefore is pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods and subjects of the king of Prussia, and of the town of Papenburgh, (save and except any ships to which his majesty's licence has been granted, or which have been directed to be released from the embargo) so that as well as his majesty's fleets and ships, as also other ships and vessels that shall be commissioned by letters of marque or general reprisals, or otherwise, by his majesty's commissioners for executing the office of lord high admiral of Great Britain, shall & may lawfully seize any ships, vessels and goods belonging to the king of Prussia, or his subjects, or others inhabiting within the territories of the king of Prussia, or belonging to the town of Papenburgh, (except as aforesaid) and bring the same to judgment in any of the courts of admiralty, within his majesty's dominions; and to that end, his majesty's advocate general, with the advocate of the admiralty, are forthwith to prepare the draft of commission and present the same to his majesty at this board, authorising the commissioners for executing the office of lord high admiral or any persons by them empowered and appointed, to issue forth and grant letters of marque and reprisal to any of his majesty's subjects or others, whom the said commissioners shall deem fitly qualified in that behalf for the apprehending, seizing and taking the ships, vessels and goods belonging to Prussia, or the vessels and subjects of the king of Prussia, or any others inhabiting within his countries, territories, or dominions, or belonging to the town of Papenburgh (except as aforesaid) and that such powers and clauses be inserted in the said commission as have been usual, and are according to former precedents; and they are likewise to prepare and lay before his majesty at this board, a draft of such instructions as may be proper to be sent to the courts of admiralty in his majesty's foreign governments and plantations, for their guidance herein; as also another draft instructions for such ships as shall be commissioned for the purposes above-mentioned.
The bill for repealing the additional force act, was debated at some length, in the house of Lords last night, but no new arguments were adduced on either side. The original question was carried by 47 against 40—majority for the bill 7.
May 22. The Hamburg mail, arrived last night, and has brought intelligence of a most important nature. The steps adopted by this country have occasioned a Change in the Cabinet of Berlin . Count Haugwitz who has been the fatal adviser of those measures which have produced, and threatened still greater mischief to his country, has retired from an office which he had neither the talents nor integrity necessary to render efficient for the public good, and has left Count Keller in the full administration of affairs. The circumstances which produced this event, are stated to have proceeded from the king's request to the latter minister, to suggest the means most likely to bring about a reconciliation between the courts of Berlin and London. The first step taken has been to produce orders to the Prussian ports in the Baltick, not to obstruct the entrance or
departure of any British ships, but on the contrary to treat them in a friendly manner. Other measures were in contemplation to forward the renewal of a good understanding between the two courts. Will Prussia still maintain that it occupies Hanover as a rightful possession? Will Napoleon suffer Frederick William to open his ports to British commerce? Those are questions which a little time will solve.
It is possible this change may lead to the sending over some diplomatic agent to this country, to endeavour to open some negotiation for accommodating the differences between the two countries; but in the present state of Europe, the publick should not be too apt to encourage a hope, in which they may be much disappointed.
Another important piece of intelligence is stated in letters from Vienna of the 6th inst. According to these "the differences relative to the mouths of the Cattaro, have been amicably accommodated. The representations made at St. Petersburg, have produced the effects wished for by Austria, and the Russian troops are making dispositions to evacuate the Cattaro." We know not what degree of credit is due to this statement.
It is reported, that such is the understanding between France and Austria, that an offensive and defensive alliance is about to be concluded, and Austria is bound actively to defend Buonaparte's late changes. This may be doubted.
ENGLAND AND AMERICA. The following letter has been addressed from Mr. Secretary Fox to the American Minister.
Downing-street, May 16, 1806. "The undersigned, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, has received his majesty's commands to acquaint Mr. Monroe, that the king taking into consideration the new and extraordinary means resorted to by the enemy, for the purpose of distressing the commerce of his subjects, has thought fit to direct that the necessary measures should be taken for the blockading of the coasts, rivers, and ports, from the river Elbe to the port of Brest, both inclusive; and the said coasts, rivers, and ports, are and must be considered as blockaded; but that his majesty is pleased to declare, that such blockade shall not extend to prevent neutral ships and vessels, laden with goods not being the property of his majesty's enemies, and not being contraband of war, from approaching the said coasts, and entering into, and sailing from the said rivers and ports (save and except the coasts, rivers, and ports from Ostend to the river Seine, already in a state of strict and vigorous blockade, and which are to be considered as so continued) provided the said ships and vessels so approaching and entering (except as aforesaid) shall not have been laden at any port belonging to, or in the possession of any of his majesty's enemies, and that the said ships and vessels so sailing from the said rivers and ports (except as aforesaid) shall not be destined to any port belonging to, or in the possession of any of his majesty's enemies, nor have previously broken the blockade."
"Mr. Monroe is therefore requested to apprise the American consul and merchants residing in England, that the coasts, rivers, and ports above mentioned, must be considered as being in a state of blockade, and that from this time all the measures authorised by the law of nations, and the respective treaties between his majesty and the different neutral powers, will be adopted and executed with respect to vessels attempting to violate the said blockade after this notice."
"The undersigned requests Mr. Monroe to accept the assurance of his high consideration. (Signed) C. J. FOX. "JAMES MONROE, Esq. &c. &c."
Gazette Marine Memoranda
ARRIVED. Ship Atlantick, Groves, 3 days from Boston, Ballast, Phinchas Dana & Co. [Additional marine intelligence furnished by capt. Bowles, from Nantes, omitted in our last.]
Left at Nantes, Ships George Barclay, of New-York; Ann Maria, Jones, of ditto; Almira, of Providence;—Brigs Peckham, of New-Bedford; Alliance, Provost, of New-York.—Sch'r Three Sisters, of Kingston, just arrived.—Spoke May 29, in lat. 40, 50, long. 25, 30, sch'r Polly from North Carolina, out 28 days, bound to Lisbon—June 16, lat. 39, 19, long. 45, 30, spoke the British ship Beaver, with another ship under her convoy, from St. Lucia for Liverpool 27 days out—25th, ship Dart, from Amsterdam to New-York—50th, was boarded by the British brig of war Busy, overhauled the papers and impressed one man named William Tar, of Snow Hill, Maryland, who was put on board captain Bowles's ship at Nantes, by the American consul, almost blind.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Maria, Rowell, Liverpool Augustus, Howe, Boston Atlantick, Groves, do Sch'r Sally, Briggs, St. Kitts CLEARED. Ship Augustus, Howe, City Point Aolus, Treadwell, Rotterdam Brig John Adams, Gookin, Dublin Sch'r Montezuma, Gould, Baltimore Maryland Mary, Howatt, Gibraltar Ann Maria, Cowper, Tobago Friend's Adventure, Marshall, St. Salvador
POTTER'S Packet will sail for Philadelphia To-Morrow.—For freight of a few light articles, or passage, apply to Thomas Allan. July 16.
FERGUSON'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Thursday next. July 14.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust, Will be Sold, on FRIDAY, the first day of August, on the premises for ready money,
THE TRACT OF LAND,
called Paradise, whereon William Raincock, now resides, situate within one mile and a half of the town of Portsmouth, containing 368 acres—The road to the Canal, and that running from the New-Bridge to Bunting's Ordinary, runs through this land; there is on the premises a comfortable Dwelling-House and the necessary out-houses, and the land is as well timbered as any in that part of the country, and an excellent range for stock.
The Trustees. July 11. tds 897
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
For SALE—Afloat,
45 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO. A. MacLure. July 9. tf 894
POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT.
For the Benefit of MR. BARRETT.
THIS EVENING, July 16, Will be presented, the Tragedy of
DOUGLAS,
Or, THE NOBLE SHEPHERD. Written by the Rev. Dr. Home, a celebrated Author in Edinburgh.
NORVAL DOUGLAS, (for the first time here) Master BARRETT, (only twelve years old)
Lord Randolph, Mr. Rutherford, Glenalvon, Mr. Green, Old Norval, Mr. Barrett, Servant, Mr. Driars, Officers, Messrs. Bignall, Sanford, &c. Lady Randolph, Mrs. Barrett, Anna, Mrs. Bignall.
AFTER THE PLAY
A MEDLEY OLIO,
Or New Broons to Rub off the Rust of Care: Consisting of
1st—The GRECIAN FABULIST; Or, The Old Man, the Boy, and the Ass, (To exemplify the impossibility of pleasing every body)
With an additional Stanza, written on the occasion, by the late Mr. John Hodgkinson, by Master BARRETT.
2d. Monsieur LONSON: Or, The Modern Art of Quizzing, by Mr. Barrett.
3d—Song "The OLD COMMODORE," in character, by Mr. Corner.
4th—An EULOGY on the VOLUNTEERS of NORFOLK, To be Spoken by Mrs. Barrett.
5th—FENCING, In the following Grades, will be exhibited, for that Evening only, by Mr. and Master Barrett.
First, Salute—Second, Carte and Tierce—Thrust, by Master Barrett—Third, Carte and Tierce—Parade, by Master Barrett—Fourth, Counter Carte and Tierce, by Master Barrett—Fifth, Counter Carte and Tierce, Pushed and Parade, by Father and Son.—To conclude with the Salute.
To which will be added the Comic Opera, of THE POOR SOLDIER.
TICKETS to be had of Mr. Barrett, and at the Office of the Theatre. July 16. 909
For Liverpool, The Brig WHEELER, Will take thirty or forty hogs-heads tobacco on freight, and as many bales cotton—also, a few passengers.
George Murray, & Co. New FLOUR in bbls. and half bbls. July 16. 2t 909
For LONDON, The fine new Ship MARIA, James Rowell, master, burthen about 400 tons, on her second voyage, has good accommodations, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days, half of which is already engaged.—For freight of the balance or passage, apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. July 16. tf 910
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 16. tf 908
NEW WHEAT FLOUR,
in barrels and half barrels, just received and for SALE by Price & Waddy. Who have in Store, a small quantity of Pilot, Navy, and Ship BREAD, which they will barter for Jamaica Rum. July 16. 3t 911
For New-York or Boston, The good Sch'r RISING STATES, Robert Means, Master, burthen 128 tons—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the Master on board, or to George Finch, Campbell's Wharf. Who has for SALE on board said Schooner, about 5000 Inches Northern SPARS, which will be sold low, if immediate application is made as above. July 14. 1 902
A request to the Benevolent and Humane.
WHEREAS, in September last, I took JOHN JONES, son of Mary Jones, a lad then about 12 years of age, from the Berkeley Springs to this city, under a mistaken notion that his mother had a right (since she actually exercised it) to bind her son to me; and whereas, the said John Jones, getting probably informed of the nullity of the indenture, did on the 21st or 22nd of October, (after my setting out for Alexandria,) leave my house, and staid several days at Mr. Albert's, a baker, on Shockey-hill, by whom he was brought back, but left my house a second time, on the same or the next day, (as I have been informed on my return,) saying that he wished to go back to his mother, that he knew every step of the road, and should find in Fredericksburg plenty of wagons to carry him to Winchester: And whereas, I learned lately to my great surprise, from Captain John Hunter, at the Berkeley Springs, to whom I had occasion to write, that the said John Jones had neither been seen nor heard of, which has been confirmed since by a letter from his mother to me; I therefore request by this publick notice, all and every person or persons, who may harbour the before named John Jones, or know of his place of abode, or what has become of him, to communicate their intelligence to his disconsolate mother at the Berkeley Springs, or the subscriber in Richmond. June 21st, 1806. G. A. STRAS.
** The said John Jones is rather tall for his age, slender but well made, has a fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, a number of freckles in the face, he is sprightly and active, rides well on horseback, and can drive a wagon. The Printers in the different parts of this state are humbly solicited by a distressed mother to give the following a place in their papers.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks pect when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore-teeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton clothing, and had second hand cloth clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forward all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port Tobacco, near Alexandria. March 17. 897

Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteetress, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER OF ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reason- able terms. * PERRY'S and LETTSOM'S Golden Antiphlogistic PILLS; CHURCHIE'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. tf 835
80 Pun. high proof Jamaica RUM, Landing this day from on board sch'r Maryland Mary, from Kingston—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. June 25. 6t 857
ROBERT Maitland, & Co. HAVE IN STORE FOR SALE, 14 Pipes Pierpont's New-York Anchor GIN, of a superior quality, 10 Chests Young Hyson TEA; 4 chests Hyson do. 2000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, first chop, 10 Pipes French BRANDY; 72 doz. CLARET in cases, 2 Hds. Lump SUGAR; 8 Hds. West India RUM, Hibbert's Bottled PORTER, and Brown STOUT, and choice Madera WINE, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks. June 11. 6w 827
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 50 Barrels WHITE KEY, 30 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 50 do. Dipped do. 2 Boxes Fine CASSIA, 5 do. Beeboon GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. M'Kas, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dols. each, dols. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275 10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500 Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dols. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 155 Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize—first drawn, after 1000 Tickets } 500 are out, 1 do. 2000 500 1 do. 3000 500 1 do. 4000 500 1 do. 5000 500 1 do. 6000 500 1 do. 7000 10,000 1 do. 8000 500 1 do. 9000 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 123 Prizes. Dols. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that funding the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To the e who have drawn prizes of 15 dols. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be re- newed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the 1st tier case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patrio- tic reasons which induced the legislature to author- ise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the dis- position of tickets, will soon enable the commission- ers to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Root. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS, from 15 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren. April 15. tf 661
For SALE by the Subscriber, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gals. CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS They have also on hand, an extensive and good as- sortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arouthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
For Sale by the Subscriber, 30 Barrels prime PORK; 2 tons COR- DAGE; a parcel of FANCY CHAIRS; 2 small BOATS; and a few kidds PICKLED SALMON. July 7. JESSE NEWCOMBE.
FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given) Three Rooms on Commerce & Water-streets. Apply to John Nivison. June 27. tf 861
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years, A commodious BRICK-HOUSE, Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscri- ber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to Thomas Price. Who has for Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
FOR SALE, A quantity of New-York and English SLATE, of superior quality. Reilly & Tunis. June 23. tf 857
We have for SALE, on our Wharf, Jamaica SUGAR; do. COFFEE, St. Domingo do. Jamaica RUM; Superfine & Fine FLOUR; White GINGER, PIMENTO; FRUITS preserved in BRANDY, HERMITAGE in cases of two dozen, CLARET in do. do. and in Hogsheads, A few cases Irish LINENS by the package, Prime PORK; Petersburg TOBACCO, &c. &c. C. & F. Whittle. June 25. 6t 861
20 Puncheons Grenada RUM, Landing this day from on board the schooner Harmony—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. June 30. 4t 865
Landing this day from on board the sch'rs Iris and Virginia, from Teneriff, 40 pipes choice Teneriffe WINE. For Sale by Moses Myers. June 27. tf 860
For Sale, or Rent, A PLANTATION, situated on Hamp- ton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. B. Brouh has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind- Mill most eligibly situated. For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Nor- folk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give imme- diate possession. James D. M'Caw. June 25. 2m 860
WANTED, A quantity of Spars and Oak Plank, for which, if delivered immediately, a liberal price will be given by Alexander Maclure. June 18. tf 839
All persons indebted to the estate of the late WM. DAVIES, Esq., will please make payment and those to whom the estate is indebted, will to please furnish their accounts properly attested, in order that provision may be made for their payment. Fortescue Whittle, Adm'r. June 18. 3m 833
I have for SALE, A Negro MAN, about 21 years of age, a Barber by trade. William Lindsay. June 16. tf 833
Landing at Murray's wharf, from on board the ship Caledonian, 1500 Liverpool filled Sacks of SALT, 109 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. For Sale by A. Maclure. June 9. tf 822
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536
The Subscriber having retained half of his Lumber Yard on Calvert's wharf, will have constantly for SALE, Plank, Scantling, & Fire Wood, Frames for Houses, &c. cut and provided on the shortest notice. Thomas H. Parker. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Two excellent MULES. June 4. tf 797
Now Landing from on board the schooner Alliance, from New-York, 5 Pipes Cognac BRANDY, 3 Hds. Lump SUGAR; 37 Boxes CASSIA, A few kegs family BUTTER—And in Store, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, 200 Barrels Potomac Herring—For Sale by James M'Clenahan. June 6. tf 810
Ware-House to Let. FOR RENT, and immediate possession given, the Fire- Proof Ware-House on Marsden's Wharf, at present oc- cupied by William Hartshorne, jun. Who has for SALE, a consignment of 250 barrels Kiln dryed MEAL, And a few pieces of New-England TOW CLOTH. June 25. 2w3w 838
SPRING GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a hand- some assortment of Spring and Summer GOODS, which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. 2m 695
TO RENT, (And possession given immediately,) That commodious STORE on Main- Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods. Also, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Farmar. Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, the property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. tf 640
FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice 4th proof RUM, Received by the brig Paragon, Captain Robertson, from Jamaica. Redmon & Frith. July 11. tf 899
SPRING GOODS. COCKE AND SANTORD, No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Bro- thers from Liverpool, and Dumfries from London, an ex- tensive assortment of SPRING GOODS, CONSISTING OF Irish Linens assorted, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheeting, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 8-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chambray Muslin, Cambric do. Cambric Dimities, Furniture do. Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black Nett Shawls, Superfine Cloths and Cassi- meres, Cotton Cassimeres and Gran- dells, Umbrellas and Parasols, Kid Shoes, Hats assorted, in cases, Seine Twine, Oznaburghs and Hempen Rolls, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Checks and Stripes, Calicoes and Ginghams, Fashionable Waistcoating, White and coloured Janes, Powder, Shot, &c. &c. ON HAND, Yellow NANKEENS, first chop, Beeboon GURRAHS—and 8000 wt. BACON, April 25. 2m 695
Now landing on Gibson's Wharf, from the brig Ann, Capt. Forsyth, from Marseilles, French Brandy in pipes, Claret in hogsheads, Claret in cases, Olive Oil in boxes and baskets, Olives, Capers and Anchovies in boxes, Preserved Fruit in Brandy, Prunes, Raisins, and Almonds, Cordials in boxes & baskets, Candles and Castle Soap, Senna, Manna, & Cream of Tartar, Corks, Hats, and Leather Caps—Also on Hand, Antigua Rum, and Campeachy Logwood. The whole of which will be sold on reasonable terms. The said BRIG is offered for Sale or Charter June 4. 3w 803 EDWARD ROBERTS.
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the public, that she has taken that hand-some house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfac- tory. September 25. 169
For SALE, on very low terms for CASH, By FRANCIS SMITH, No. 48, MAIN-STREET, 17 Punch. 3d and 4th proof Grenada RUM, 5 pipes genuine 4th proof Cognac BRANDY, Old L. P. Madeira WINE, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks. 10 pipes, 10 hds. 20 qr. casks particular Lisbon WINE, 10 do. Teneriffe WINE of a superior quality, 10 Hogsheads retailing MOLASSES, SUGAR in barrels, Green COFFEE in bags, 50 Barrels Pilot BREAD, 500 pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 2 Boxes 7-8 and 4-4 Irish LINEN. July 9. 3t 893
FOR SALE, 4 Cases BRITTANIAS, 2 Cases PLATILLAS, 1 Case CREASE, 4 Boxes German OZNABURGS, 80 Puncheons Gosport RUM, 70 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. Entitled to Drawback. James Young. June 20. tf 846
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Bake- House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. tf 614
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of 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, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d, do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560
IRISH LINENS, &c. The Subscriber has received from Dublin, by the Ship In- trepid, a choice assortment of Irish Linens, Sheeting, Diapers, &c. which he offers for Sale on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. May 10. 2m 747
NOTICE. The Subscriber has taken into partnership Mr. Paul Proby, and Mr. Patrick Harmanon. The business in future will be carried on under the firm of Proby, Harman- son, & Co. Thomas H. Parker. May 30. tf 779
FOR RENT, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cut- chen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf 884
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on com- ment credit, for approved Bills only, viz. 3000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 5000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburghs, 160 pieces Patillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bed ticking 2 yards wide, 24 do. Matras Ticking, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dols. per piece, 14 do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dols. per piece, 240 do. Velvet Ribbons, a sorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 3000 wt Lamb's Wool, su- perior quality, 5000 doz German Phials, ve- ry cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 10 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Goddard's Spanish Segars, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 60000 Toy Marbles, 1 case fine Hats, 100 wt. Twine, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords, 25 boxes short Pipes, three gross each, 350 wt. Canary Seed, 1 cask Glue, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, Gogols plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case supe. for Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant dou- ble barrel; do. common, single do. Flutes, patent and plain, Fifes, Octaves; Tambourins Flaggolets, double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Music, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws. Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz. Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Boxes, Morocco Shav- ing Cases, do. Pock. & Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Ha'd Lanterns, best Tortoises, Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candi- sticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Bells, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Wafer Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bed Cages & Packets, Black Silk Velvet 2.00 Agra Plats, Jewellery and Crystal Beeds, Toilet Looking Glasses, com- mon do. assorted, Snuff Box- es, Umbrellas, Push for Sad- dles, Passage Lamps, Cham- ber Lamps d'Wicks, Back- gammon Tables, 100 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Crib- bage Boards. Apply as above. May 16. tf 744
CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY. EPHRAIM WELCH, No. 88, MAIN-STREET, WITH gratitude acknowledges the liberal encourage- ment the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Public have been pleased to offer since the introduction of his Nail Manufactory in this Borough, and informs them that he has erected all his Machines new, which are very consi- derably improved, and continues to manufacture the best qua- lity—And has on hand for SALE, a constant supply of Patent NAILS and BRADS, Which is cut length ways of the hoop, and to accommodate his customers, has thought proper to reduce the prices as follows, by the keg for Cash, viz. 8d 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails at 7d 1-2 per lb. 8d 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7d 1-2 per lb. 6d Nails at 9d 1-2 per lb. Sheathing Nails at 7d 1-2 per lb. 6d Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d Nails at 2s 9d per M. 2d and 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO FOR SALE, Crowley and German Steel Hoop IRON.— Nail Machines male and warranted good, on short notice. N. B. All of the Nails, Brads, and Articles, sold at the Man- ufactory. June 13. tf 821
The Subscribers offer for SALE, 500,000 sale Shingles; 400,000 building do. 20,000 three feet do. 30,000 Cypress PALES, 3,000 C. dar and Chinquapin POSTS, 40,000 White Oak drawn and rough hoghead STAVES, ALSO, IN STORE, W. I. and N. E. RUM, in hds. & bbls. MOLASSES in hds.; SUGAR in hds. & barrels, Superfine FLOUR in bbls.; TOBACCO in kegs, 30 barrels HERRINGS. Proby, Harmanon, & Co. May 30. tf 780
D. R. WADDEY, & Co. Have just received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, an additional assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are a large quantity of B. NTING, broad and narrow, of every colour, which they offer for Sale. ALSO ON HAND, Teneriffe WINE, Holland & Country GIN, 4th Proof Cognac BRANDY, of superior quality, Hibbert's Brown STOUT, in casks of 6 1-2 dozen, Double Gloucester CHEESE, Old L. P. Madeira WINE, fit for immediate use, Muscovado SUGAR, in hds. and bbls.—LOAF do. in do. N. E. RUM and WHISKEY. May 5. tf 718
FOR SALE, AT W. B. LAMBE'S OFFICE, 50 Puncheons 3d & 4th proof RUM, 30 Hogsheads SUGAR; 60 Bags COFFEE; 40 Cases GIN; 4 Pipes French BRANDY. July 7. 3t 884
Landing on Gibson's Wharf, from on board the schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Surinam, a choice CARGO of MOLASSES in hogsheads and tiers, And from on board the sch'r Union, Capt. Buck, from Antigua, Antigua RUM of superior quality. In Store, Tobago RUM, Madeira and Teneriffe WINE, 7 years old; Medoc CLARET in cases of 1 dozen each; A few kegs Hog's LARD, &c. Harrison Allmand. April 28. tf 704
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN or Drifted from the Ferry Steps, on Sunday last, a NEW YAWL, about 15 feet long, has never been painted, her bottom payed with pitch. The above reward will be given to any person who may deliver said Boat to Phinehas Dana, & Co. June 2. tf 703
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.