Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-01-04 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.] FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, 1805. [NO. 74.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1805.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLE, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustic, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Hog's-Lard, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Run, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Terpentine, Wax, Bees, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden. In the Mediterranean. Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas. Jamaica and Honduras. Porto Rico. Havana. Cape-Francis. (unarmed) Ports in the Bay of Leogane. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo. Persia, India, and China. Coasters. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 5 dolls. per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 55 per cent. advance. United States Bank, 500 dolls. per share. Exchange on London, Par.
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On Thursday 17th January next, at 12 o'clock, nine, and twelve months credit. The handsome, substantial, and fast sailing Ship MONTICELLO, Just returned from her second voyage, now lying at City Point; burthen 479 2-3 tons, built under the particular inspection of Captain John Wilson, intended for Mr. Moore's own use, copper-fastened, &c. &c. For further particulars enquire of Messrs. Alexander Cranston & Co. New-York; John Campbell, White & Sons, Baltimore; John Cunningham & Co. Richmond; Phinehas Dana, Norfolk; or WILLIAM BOWDEN, Acting Executor to ROBERT MOORE, deceased. Petersburg, Dec. 10. tfs 285
THE SCHOONER HAMLET, Captain Crossley, Will take freight for New-York, if offered in three days Apply to the Master on board, at Maxwell's Wharf. January 2.
FOR SALES, The good Brig TWO BROTHERS, P. Hartshorne, Master:— Burthen 250 bds. to sail in all January, as a considerable part of her cargo is engaged—Those who wish to ship, will please apply soon, to the master on board, at Gibson's wharf, or WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun. December 31. tf 317
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor, Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to MARTIN FISK.
Who has this day landing from said Schooner, 250 Barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef. 20 do. Pork. 20 Half bds. Mess Beef. 20 do. Nats Tongues. 50 Barrels Herrings. 20 do. Macarel. 10 Half barrels do. 10 Hogsheads N. E. Rum. 20 Barrels do. 20 do. Country Gin. 50 do. Whiskey. 100 Boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Dpt. do. 50 do. Chocolate. 50 do. Cheese, for family use. 80 Casks do. for Shipping. Hyson, Young Hyson, and Imperial Teas. 1 Case Writing Paper. 6 Trunks Mens and Boys Shoes. December 28. tf 311
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Brig SUSAN, MICHAEL FARLEY, Master:— Burthen 173 tons, or 1600 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 24. tf 209
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Brig LUCY, CHARLES FOSTER, Master:— Burthen 1000 barrels. For terms apply to MOSES MYERS. December 24. tf 305
FOR LONDON, The MEDWAY, A fine coppered ship under English colours. Two-thirds of her cargo engaged, she will sail by the 10th of January. Freight to fill up, will be received on low terms. Apply to Robertson & Brown. Who have Landing out of Brig George, HIGH PROOF JAMAICA RUM. December 21. tf 302
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To the West Indies, the new, staunch, and fast sailing Brig HARRIOT, Burthen about 1200 barrels, now in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to William Hartsborne, jun. December 21. tf 299
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 35 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy. ROBERT GIBSON. December 14. tf 287
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MOSES MYERS, Burthen 350 hogsheads; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st of January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. November 26. tf 251
FOR SALE, (if applied for in three days) The fast sailing Schooner PHOENIX, Now lying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLAISTER of PARIS, on board said Schooner. December 5. tf 269
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMKINS, Master:— Burthen 338 tons or 450 bds. to sail in all January, as a considerable part of her cargo is engaged—Those who wish to ship, will please apply soon, to the master on board, or to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. tf 270
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship ECHO, Burthen 330 bds. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. November 28. tf 255
FOR SALE ON LIBERAL CREDIT, The well-found fast sailing Schooner EMILY, JAMES SAMPSON, Master:— Together with her cargo on board of 600 barrels Flour. Moses Myers. November 26. tf 252
Now landing on Rothery's Wharf, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, A CHOICE PARCEL OF ANTIGUA RUM, Which will be sold low if taken from off the Wharf. Rothery's Wharf. John Brown. Who will take a Freight for the above BRIG, Burthen 1300 barrels, if application be made in a few days. December 3. tf 268
FOR CHARTER, The American Brig FACTOR, one year old, burthen 163 tons, will carry about 1500 barrels—a freight to the West-Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. 2500 bushels Lisbon SALT on board said brig, which will be sold low if taken from a long fide. November 28. tf 330
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Straight Keel. 15 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 23,000 lb. COFFEE. 20 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 15. tf 253
For SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogsheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. tf 227
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to N. Heron. Sept. 13. tf 142
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, Naval-Stores, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 221
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE, 100 hogsheads Prime old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO. C. & F. Whittle. December 12. tf 278
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint-Mill. July 8. tf 3
NOW LANDING On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
NOTICE. HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co. January 2. tf 320
JUST LANDED, From the Brig ANN MARIA, WILLIAM B. SUGGS, Master, from MADEIRA, A PARCEL OF CHOICE WINES, Put up by the House of OLIVEIRA, viz. 5 Pipes Brazil Madeira, 6 years old. Assorted in pipes, bds. and quarter casks, the greater part being fit for immediate use. 5 do. do. 4 do. 20 do. London Particular, 3 do. 20 do. do. Vintage 1803. 10 do. London Market, do. ON HAND ALSO, MADEIRA WINES, of a former importation. 40 Pipes Holland Gin. 50 Puncheons Antigua Rum. 200 Gin Cases. 150 Jugs, and 24 Casks Dutch Linseed Oil. 4 Boxes assorted Dutch Paper. 1 do. Quills. 1000 lbs. Sheathing Paper. 20 Casks assorted Nails. 75 Barrels Ship Bread. 20 Hogsheads Petersburg New Tobacco. 700 Barrels Turpentine. 50 do. Rosin. 200 Gallons Spirits Turpentine. 44 Barrels Cargo and Mess Pork. 20 do. New-York Prime Beef. The whole will be sold very low, and on long credit, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO DAILY TOOK FOR LONDON, PHILADELPHIA, AND NEW-YORK. January 2. tf 319
LAND FOR SALE. On Monday the 14th instant, we shall expose for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, TWO HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND, SITUATE in the County of Princess Anne, about three miles below Kempville; being the land conveyed by Samuel Veale, to Willis Butt. The sale will commence at the Borough Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk, at 12 o'clock—and is made pursuant to a Deed of Trust, given by Willis Butt, to us, to secure a debt due by him, to Robert L. Taylor. JOHN NIVISON, JAMES NIMMO, Trustees. January 2. tf 321
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION on the Western Branch of Elizabeth River, containing one hundred and seventy Acres, on the main road leading from Portsmouth to Suffolk, and about eight miles from Portsmouth. The said land is very agreeable for Corn, Oats, &c. about two-thirds is covered with Oak, Pine, &c. There is a very good Dwelling House, and all necessary out houses; there is about 15 feet water at the landing—presume no person will purchase without first viewing the premises, therefore any further description would be unnecessary.—Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms, by applying to the subscriber, or to John Johnson, jun. near the premises. JOHN SHELLD. January 2. tf 323
BELL HANGING On a new and improved principle. ANY Gentleman wishing to have Bells hung or repaired, may now have them done in a complete manner, and at a reduced price, by a man who is perfect master of the business, and whose stay will be only ten or twelve days in town. Apply to Mr. Richard L. Green, or at the Bar of the Norfolk Hotel. January 2. tf 322
A SERVANT GIRL. THE time of a Servant Girl, from Amsterdam, is to be disposed of. She is about 15 years old, and has four and a half years to serve—a very smart and healthy girl, and only dis. cost of for want of employment. Enquire of the Printers. January 2. tf 318
FOUND, By a Negro Boy in the Street, A Fifty Dollar BANK NOTE, The owner by describing the same, may have it again by paying the expence of this advertisement, on application at this office. Jan. 2. tf 324
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company, (For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit, 24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 12 48 do. do. do. 40 do. do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14 200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 9 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 14 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 inch plank, in } 30 do. The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 315
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, 1500 Dried Spanish Hides. 24 Bales Cotton. 18 Bags Cocoa. 5 Bundles Tanned Leather. 16 Hogsheads, PENNINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR. 17 Barrels. 16 Pieces Russia Canvas. 7 do. Raven's Duck. 6 Kegs Good Chewing Tobacco. 15 Tons Fustic. 20 Logs St. Domingo Mahogany. Apply at his office on Market square. EDWARD ROBERTS. Who will give Cash for Corn, Bees-Wax, and Pipe Staves. December 14. tf 328

By the arrival of the mail we have received the Washington paper of the 28th ult. from which we had hoped, that we should have been able to have presented our readers with some interesting proceedings of Congress; in this we are disappointed, as the business in which the House of Representatives was immediately engaged, was chiefly private or local.
The National Intelligencer, contains a long debate on the erection of a dam, from Mason's Island, to the Western Shore of the Potomac. The subject although of a local nature, involved some abstract questions of general importance in principle, which were discussed with much ingenuity. We however, think that the prefix of this debate, will excuse us to our readers for omitting in our paper of this day.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.—Our readers will observe by this day's paper, that the Massachusetts amendment to the Constitution of the United States, has been rejected by the House of Delegates. This is nothing more than what every person who had ever thought upon the subject, must have anticipated.
Several Bills of importance, are before the House of Delegates, among the most prominent, are the following:—
 To punish the forging of all Bank Notes, with death.  To punish the setting fire to houses in towns, with death.  To allow the same measures to be pursued against deserters from foreign merchant ships, as against seamen deserting from American ships.  To impose additional penalties on Masters of vessels and others carrying Slaves out of this State.  To punish the malicious burning of Farm Houses, &c.  To punish the malicious Maiming of Cattle.  To authorize the inspection of sundry articles of domestick produce, at the place of shipment for a foreign market.  We do not pledge ourselves for the accuracy of the Titles of the above mentioned Bills, the objects of them we offer as correct. 
It is with regret, which we know not how to express, that we inform our readers that the senate of South-Carolina has rejected by a single vote the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves. Two members of the senate being absent when this decision was made, hopes are entertained of the eventual passage of a similar bill now before the house of representatives.
Yes, Mr. Smith, it is true, and every man of honour, feeling, or common humanity, must mingle his regret with yours on this shocking determination. But gentle Sir, how did it happen that you forgot to inform your readers, what sort of people compose the majority of the Senate of South-Carolina—Good staunch republicans Mr. Smith! excellent democrats, friends of humanity, tender souls that would break their hearts if they were to hear that British tyranny had dispatched for his treasons one of their brother patriots to Botany-Bay!
 "They say this town is full of cozenage,  "As nimble jugglers that deceive the eye,  "Dark-working sorcerers, that change the mind,  "Soul-killing witches that deform the body,  "Disguised cheats, prating mountebanks,  "And many such-like liberties of sin."  How long will the people continue their confidence in such impostors?
INTERCEPTED INDIA LETTERS.—In our paper of Monday we republished two of those letters which we hope will be found interesting to many of our readers. The importance of the British empire in India, has attracted the attention of the statesmen and politicians of every country, hence we conclude that facts developed in the manner which the publication of these letters must present them, will afford much useful information. These letters not being written to meet the publick eye, will be entitled to our full attention, as containing truths not to be found in a ministerial dispatch. As we receive others of them, they will be presented to our readers, meantime we offer the following remarks upon them from an English paper.
We noticed in our last the publication of a series of 83 letters, from publick and private characters, found by the French in the captured ship Admiral Alpin, East-Indian. Limitation of space, as well as disinclination to offend, equally forbid the offering any of them to our readers. We confess we never witnessed a more dubious instance of the freedom of the press, than in those wantonly detailing of these letters to the publick; particularly, from some of them being of the highest moment, in materially and seriously affecting the writers in various points of view. The most prominent of these epistles are No. 1, written by Lord Grenville to Marquis Wellesley, Governor-General of India, in which his lordship's political sentiments stand undisguised indeed! No. 2, is from the Hon. Mr. Wellesley, to his noble brother in India, and develops the arcana of intrigue for oriental power! No. 83, is from Mr. Stuart Hall, formerly in a high station on the Company's Madras Civil Establishment: the gentleman's opinions of this country and its inhabitants, are not, we conceive, of a nature to be propagated in consistence either with safety or patriotism. No. 76, of David Scott, Esq. to the noble marquis, is also replete with political accumen . No. 59, from Mr. Parry a director, gives a most fearful account of the company's situation, and opens much of the closet machinery of the directory and board of control, as being of direct opposite interest. No. 65, from a Mrs. Petrie to her husband, who is of the supreme council at Madras, develops the miscarriage of a planned expectation of his succeeding to the government of Madras, vice lord Bentick. These are the principal; among the others some are commercial, others political, and some wholly private; the conclusion which they tend to impress to a degree, equally surprising and almost ridiculous, is,
"That some play parts quite foreign to their hearts."
DIED.—Last evening, in her 68th year, Mrs. MARY BOUSH, relict of Goodrich Boush, Esquire.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
The committee, to whom was referred so much of the Governor's Letter as relates to the communication of the Governor of Massachusetts, covering an amendment proposed on the part of the legislature of that state, to the constitution of the United States, have, according to order, had that subject under their consideration, and have come to the following REPORT:
THAT they have bestowed on the said proposition, the respectful attention which is due both to its importance and to the state making it, without being able to perceive any just grounds on which its adoption can be recommended. The provision made by the constitution for such amendments, from time to time, as may be found expedient, is considered by the committee, as wisely adapted to a new and complicated system, which in its progress might develop imperfections unforeseen at its date, or which may have been susceptible of more convenient organization, or more guarded definition in some of its parts than was marked either by those who framed or those who ratified the instrument: in pursuance of this provision, and in the spirit which dictated it, the constitution has received alterations, which it is hoped will be found to render it the more capable of fulfilling the great end to which it aspires; and the committee are far from presuming, that like improvements may not still be made, under the lessons of experience, without indulging a spirit of innovation or violating those essential principles and those well known conditions on which the constitution is founded. But with all the dispositions they feel to avoid impeding ameliorations in the political institutions of the United States, and to listen with favourable attention to changes invited in that light by a sister state, they cannot regard the one now proposed by the legislature of Massachusetts, as either within the scope that ought to be given to innovation, or as justified by any considerations, which are entitled to greater weight now, than was originally allowed to them; were the compound ratio of a representation now a proper subject of examination, it is far from being admitted, that the sacrifice thereby made to the spirit of union, was not at the expense of the states containing a mixed population; but such a discussion might awaken local distinctions and sensations, for which the constitution endeavoured to provide a remedy: the committee deemed it sufficient therefore to observe—First, That the article in a constitution like that of the United States, which fixes the representation, and has allowed to each of the parties thereto, whether in the one or in the other branch of the legislature, may justly be deemed amongst the articles most fundamental, and consequently ought not to be lightly or hastily invaded; 2dly, that the propriety of this ratio is evinced from the consideration that so early as the year seventeen hundred and fifty-three, the first time a union of the then colonies was contemplated, in a convention at Albany, the delegates of no colony south of the Potomac being present, did, in their plan of confederation (which embraced all the colonies) propose, that taxation and representation should be reciprocal; additionally, it is to be remarked, that the same principle was again brought under publick and favourable consideration, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty-three, by a proposition of the then congress to substitute it for the ratio established in the first charter of confederation. That as it relates to and combines the two cases of representation and taxation, in the existing constitution, it was not less copiously discussed, thoroughly understood, and deliberately sanctioned, than any article whatever; and that it can as little as any article pretend to elucidations of any kind; subsequent to that period: Thirdly, that the constitution being, as declared by the convention itself, the result of a spirit of amity, and that mutual deference and sacrifice, which the peculiarity of our political situation rendered indispensable; and it being well understood, the article fixing the compound ratio of representation was in particular, the result of such a compromise; it follows that it ought to be amongst the last, which a spirit of change, guided by a faithful attachment to the constitution ought to permit itself to touch; and that besides the tendency of the experiment to excite local division by alarming local rights, it must also tend to impair the reliance on that good faith, which is the cement of the nation and the guarantee of the political fabric which rests upon it. The committee wishing to say little with respect to the observations framing the preamble to the proposition, will only acknowledge their deep regret, that sentiments so little calculated to nourish affection and mutual confidence amongst the states, or even to conciliate a favourable deliberation on the object pursued, should have been permitted to find such a place and in such expressions.
Whatever may have been the unpropitious occasion of this transient departure from those fraternal dispositions which have on so many occasions distinguished that portion of the American family; the committee are persuaded that it is not less a duty in this legislature to persevere in cherishing the sincerest affection for their political brethren every where; fully confiding in the efficacy and permanency of those liberal views, those common interests and those national feelings which originally harmonized these states into confederacy, and finally placed them under a government instituted to perpetuate their union, to secure and advance the happiness they enjoy under it.
Resolved therefore, That it is inexpedient for this state to agree to the amendment to the constitution of the United States, proposed by the legislature of Massachusetts.
Resolved, That the Governor of this Commonwealth be requested to transmit a copy of the foregoing resolution to the chief magistrate of Massachusetts, with a request that the same may be laid before the legislature of that state, at their next session.
Not Strange—IF TRUE.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 27.
A report transpired last evening in the Coffee-House which, if founded in fact, is the harbinger of very important news.—A gentleman was said to have arrived in town who came passenger from England in the November packet which he left in the Sound on her way to this port, who states, that the Boulogne flotilla had sailed under cover of a very dark night to make the long threatened descent on England, when, after having proceeded fifteen leagues to sea, it was intercepted by the channel fleet, and defeated even to ruin.—Our readers have been so long amused with stories of the invasion, that it is needless to caution them against giving implicit credit to the present report.
PHILADELPHIA, December 27.
The Nantes Journal of the 19th of October, mentions the arrival of Gen. Armstrong, our Minister to France, in that city, whence he was to proceed, within a few days, for Paris.—Pol. Reg.
The ship Portland, Wills, left L'Orient the 24th October. Capt. Wills informs that the ship Thomas, from N. York, with General Armstrong, Ambassador from the United States, had arrived at Nantz, a few days before he left L'Orient; two Spanish ships laded with linens, from St. Maloes, to Spain, were captured by a British frigate. When Capt. Wills arrived at L'Orient, upwards of 60 sail of gun brigs, pinnaces, &c. lay there. On his departure not more than 10 remained and they dismantled.—About 25 had been recently captured and destroyed, on their
passage thence to Brest, by two British frigates, the crews of the gun boats in general, were very sicily, owing to the want of accommodation under deck, a fine ship to carry 90 guns, was launched there during his stay, and 3 others in forwardness on the stocks, but no seamen to man them. War with Russia was strongly talked of, and the long contemplated invasion of England, generally scouted in those circles where liberty of speech was exercised.—Provisions plenty and cheap, but the once flourishing port of L'Orient was totally bereft of its trade and the merchants extensive stores, occupied by the Government.
Poulson's Daily Advertiser.
Continuation of Foreign Intelligence received at Charleston.
LONDON, October 22.
A letter from Lieut. Frederick Hansam, of the honourable East-India Company's First Native Regiment of Infantry in Bengal, dated Danapore, December 5, 1803, says—"It is with pleasure I inform you of one of the most brilliant actions ever fought in India, or perhaps in Europe, which took place on the 1st of November, between General Lake and seventeen regiments, with very large body of Cavalry belonging to Scindia, in which, as usual, we have been victorious, although it was impossible the enemy could have took a stronger position than the one they occupied. They were in a complete amphitheatre, and in their front a nullah, the mouth of which the enemy had dammed up. The whole of our cavalry crossed it and charged, with our gallant commander in chief at their head, but could not make any impression on the enemy's line, consequently were obliged to retire, under a most tremendous and destructive fire of grape and chain shot from upwards of 70 pieces of artillery. The right wing of the army, under the command of General Ware, then came up, who, charging at the head of his men with the greatest intrepidity, had his head shot away by a cannon ball. Our troops, however, undismayed by his fall, resolutely pushed forward and broke the enemy's line, who still continued to make the most obstinate resistance, and refusing to accept quarters: the slaughter was so great, that out of their whole army, which consisted of upward of 30,000 cavalry and infantry, about 2000 only escaped the sword, who, seeing the general carnage around them, threw down their arms and surrendered as prisoners of war. The names of those brave officers who so nobly fell or were wounded in this memorable battle, I make no doubt but you will see honourably mentioned and recorded in the London Gazette: which will be some consolation to their friends in Europe. The prize money which was captured at Agra and Delhi, has been divided amongst the army, to the amount of 35 lacks and 40,000 sicca rupees, and last night's dawk brought us an account of Lieut. Colonel Blair's having found 28,000 lacks more in Agra. Two new regiments were ordered to be raised a few weeks ago, each to consist of two battalions, and each battalion 1000 men. We have already 46,000 regular sepoys on the Bengal establishment, and six provincial battalions, which were lately raised by the Marquis of Wellesley."
Yesterday the Lord Mayor ordered the price of bread to be raised an assize, or 2d in the peck loaf. The price of the quarter loaf (wheaten) to-morrow, will be 1s. 3d. 4d. per household 11 1-4.
A letter has been received from a Missionary in China, and addressed to the Superior Elder of Foreign Missionaries at Paris, which states that the Catholic religion daily makes great progress in that vast empire, but that there is a great want of new evangelical apostles from Europe. The writer gives the following account of his situation: "We are very tranquil on all sides; and we no longer hear of persecution, though the Christians increase amazingly, even in the towns, and openly perform the duties of their new religion. This tranquillity procures a great number of converts. In several parts the inhabitants come voluntarily and solicit to be made Christians. There are upwards of three hundred confessors and five hundred catechisers. In many towns there are now great numbers of Christians, where formerly Christianity was unknown. In the course of the last year, these Catholic missionaries baptised in one province, 4,999 children."
October 23.—It is supposed that government has it in contemplation to place a garrison, (with the consent of the prince regent, we presume) of British troops in the island of Madeira, as had been done during the last war. Concurring in the propriety of the orders for the detention of the Spanish ships, we cannot, upon any principle of consistency, disapprove of a precaution which may be considered as a natural consequence of that proceeding. Should the dispute with the court of Madrid, unfortunately terminate in hostilities, the vengeance of the Corsican would in all probability be first wreaked upon the innocent and unresisting kingdom of Portugal.
The complete subjugation of that country, (an enterprise of no difficulty, if we look to the means and the facilities that the Spanish alliance affords him) would give him but fleeting and precarious advantages. It is questionable whether that country could maintain, for twelve months, the army of Frenchmen which would be necessary to conquer it in the first instance, and to secure that conquest afterwards. Upon first taking possession, the Emperor of the French might find something to satisfy the rapacity of a few military favourites, and to gratify the desires of a licentious soldiery; but the permanent tenour would give him no security for the continuance of those advantages.
The occupation of Madeira would be of much greater consequence to the French government than the subjugation of Portugal. The latter would only tend to throw the possession of the Brazils into our hands—an acquisition infinitely outweighing any the Usurper could gain by shutting the ports of Portugal against this country. If the expedition which is preparing, as it is said, be really intended to occupy that island, we shall be among the first to applaud the foresight of parliament.
The Gottemburgh Mails, which arrived yesterday morning, bring no intelligence that has not been anticipated. His Swedish Majesty is accumulating a force sufficient at Stralsund, to defend the extensive works of that fortress against any attempt of the enemy to get possession of it, either by a coup-de-main , or a siege.
The preparations which we are told was to be observed in blowing up the enemy's gun-boats, of screwing small brass blocks on their sides or bows, reminds of the directions given by nurses to children preparatory to catching of birds—to put salt on their tails.
October 24.—Most of the Dutch ships which were freighted with provisions for England, have been allowed to sail from the ports of that country, and are safely arrived in the river, and other of the French ports. Above twenty have arrived since Sunday; but from what we have learned, we cannot flatter ourselves that this free commercial intercourse will last much longer.
October 26.—Letters from Corfu of the 1st of September, mention the arrival in that island of the lieutenant-general Lanterope, who is to have the chief command of all the Russian troops assembled in that island. The Russian naval force at Corfu then consisted of six ships of the line, four frigates and three smaller ships, independent of eight or ten gun-boats of a smaller description.
The accounts from Venice state, that the Russians are collecting a great quantity of artillery and soldiers, not less than fifteen thousand in number, in the
Republick of the Seven Islands, where five generals, besides the officers who have the principal command, have already arrived.
Our private letters from the continent state, that Buonaparte is about to raise a contribution, under the name of a loan, from the Elector of Hesse.—The Elector has hitherto refused to advance the sum required, which is twelve millions of livres; but he will most probably be forced to comply.
The King of Prussia is making every possible effort to prevent the renewal of the war on the continent. It is not, however, very probable that he will succeed: on the contrary, it is more likely that he will be forced to become a party in it, however disposed he may be to preserve his neutrality.
The accounts of new Plots and Insurrections in Ireland have been greatly exaggerated; the meeting of a few persons, in a private manner, in Killard, though certainly for bad purposes, has been magnified into a statement of general conspiracy, for which, we can state on unquestionable authority there is not the slightest foundation.
A letter from Hamburg, dated September 28 says, that the king of Sweden has sent Baron d'Armfeldt as his ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Berlin, to open a very important negotiation, with that court. Gustavus delivered to his ambassador a letter in his own hand writing, addressed to the king of Prussia. In this letter he is said to make an appeal to the feelings of the Prussian monarch, with respect to the insults lately committed upon his dignity by the upstart Corsican, and demands, in the event of hostilities taking place between himself and France, whether Frederick William will strictly adhere to his neutrality?
Letters received by the last Lisbon mail state, that the Prince Regent, to pay the enormous tribute which Buonaparte extorts from his Royal Highness, is obliged to make great retrenchments in all his departments and in the offices at his court. This system has even extended to the army; several half pay foreign officers, formerly in the Portuguese service, have received official information and letters on this subject.
After a passage of eleven days, Louis XVIII, the Duke of Augouleme, and suite, landed on the 26th ult. at Calmar, from which city letters were received on the 28th ult. They speak of the honourable reception his most Christian Majesty met with, the King of Sweden having carried his generous and delicate attention so far as to order persons of his own household to wait upon him, and the same honours to be shown to him, as if he were already seated upon the throne of his ancestors. At landing, his majesty was saluted by all the artillery on the ramparts, and the Swedish governor of the province and city of Calmar, addressed his Majesty nearly in these words:
"SIRE, "On the part, and by the command of my Gracious Sovereign, I have the honour to compliment your majesty. In happier times, Swedish Monarchs have visited France; your majesty is the first king of France and Navarre who honours this country with his presence. May your majesty find your residence here as agreeable as we have orders to make it, and only leave Sweden to ascend the throne of your majesty's ancestors in France."
The governor then presented the colonel and officers of the regiment of Jonkopin, ordered to do duty as guards of honour to the King of France. He afterwards introduced the bishop of the Diocese of Calmar, who presented the members of the clergy, and in an appropriate Latin speech complimented Louis XVIII. The burgomaster and magistrates were last presented, and attended him to the government's hotel, prepared and fitted up for his majesty, his relation, and suite. Though the King of France has declined all publick honours, they were, nevertheless, shown to him, as the King of Sweden had given positive orders on this subject to his governor. On the night of his majesty's arrival, the city of Calmar was illuminated. Monsieur, brother to the King of France, had not landed at Gottemburg on the 29th ult.
FROM BELL'S WEEKLY MESSENGER.
STATE OF PUBLICK AFFAIRS.
At the present moment, when every topic of political discussion is completely exhausted, we shall call our readers to a general review of European politics.
The first subject to be considered is the confederacy which is expected against France by Russia, Sweden and Denmark.
Of these three kingdoms, the first seems the only power which can threaten offensive warfare, and there is a difficulty of a very serious nature attending the introduction of the Russian army into Germany. It is well known that the emperor of Austria resented nothing more than the interference of Russia in the affairs of the indemnities, and the intrusion of an imperial agent in the Diet of Ratisbon.
To such as are in the habit of perusing German writings, it is unnecessary to mention the numerous pamphlets and volumes with which the German press teemed upon this subject. The spoliation of the French was degraded to a secondary object of resentment, and the emperor felt more from the insult offered to his dignity than from the robbery of a victorious enemy.
On this point too, the houses of Austria and Brandenburg were in unison; and a remonstrance against the interference of Russia was absolutely prepared by the ministers of the former powers, and, but for the menaces of France, it would have found its way into the Diet.
But though for the time it was necessary that the German States should concede their pride, it was found to be the interest of France to cherish these animosities against Russia, and thus destroy the hope of a confederacy which must in its event have abridged her power.
From the conclusion of the indemnities, nothing of mutual friendship or good will has subsisted between Austria and Russia. The common reciprocations of diplomatick civility have ever borne, on the face of Europe, the semblance of a concealed hatred, and a jealousy ripening and inextinguishable.
The affair of Baden was yet another sore, and as the remonstrance of Russia was warm and animated, that of Austria was cold and insincere. A turn was even beheld in her cabinet, terrific and unsuspected: Prussia began to be regarded with a friendly countenance, and the general rumours on the continent were, that should a confederacy of the Northern Powers and England take place, and, in consequence an invasion of Germany by a Russian army for the purpose of attacking the enemy, an alliance would be formed upon the continent, which would fall under the purposes and direction of the emperor of the French.
Such is the cloud which at present overhangs the hopes of a confederacy, so far as relates to the stirring up of a continental war.
Maritime assistance indeed might be had, but it is not wanted, and France is ready to sacrifice every colonial object.
Sweden and Denmark are unpleasantly situated for attacking France, or having a war commenced in their territories; and unless the chance of success was great, it would be an unfriendly part to expose them to the fury of an invader, and probably be compelled to desert them, in the same manner that Holland was relinquished in the beginning of the last war,

to an enemy whom we had invited into their territories, but were unable to expel.
In a word, nothing seems more difficult or ambiguous at the present moment than the organization of a confederacy.
As to the other powers of Europe, if they can at all be considered as detached from the interest and influence of France, it is of little moment to observe their policy at this crisis.
We have already given our sentiments upon the probability of a Spanish war. It certainly never can be the interest of France or Spain that our sailors and soldiers should be fed with colonial plunder. No power is so open to attack as Spain: her strength is in her colonies, and her colonies are dispersed and insecure. She is supported, in a measure, by her merchandise, and has no navy. To attack such a power is to pillage her under the name of war; it is to gain something towards the payment of our expenses, and give us what we want, employment.
PARIS, October 10.
Admiral Bruiz informs the minister of the marine, in a letter of the 5th inst. of the arrival at Boulogne of sixty vessels from the flotilla at Havre, under the capitaine de frigate Montecabio. This division of the flotilla has passed by main force through the British squadron.
A squadron of several frigates and corvettes attacked their rear off Fecamp. The gun-boats faced the enemy and fought him bravely. The enemy's frigate, on quitting the field of battle towed off one of their corvettes, which appeared to be very ill-treated. All the inhabitants of Fecamp were witnesses of this action; one of our gun-boats, which earned most honour, was hailed with loud acclamations by the spectators.
Near Dieppe, off d'Ailli, captain Peytes-Montecabio sustained another attack, which lasted upwards of two hours, and was not less honourable. The English squadron was obliged to sheer off and our vessels pursued it for some time.
More circumstantial accounts, which have not yet come to hand, will make known those brave men who have distinguished themselves in these actions, and whom the emperor intends to reward by admitting them to the Legion of Honour.— Moniteur . M. Rayneval, secretary to the French legation at Petersburg, left that city on the 21st September.
The indiscretion of our common people has been proverbial at all times, but particularly since the revolution, when they ascribed every misfortune, or fatal accident, the loss of a relation in war, or of the harvest by an hail-storm, to the chiefs of the state, and tormented them therefore with demands, impossible to be agreed to; and with reproaches as little deserved as ridiculous. The generous condescension of our emperor to admit every one to his august presence, has not only proved troublesome, but insufficient. We have heard that the petitions and memorials presented to his majesty during his journey from the coast to Aix-la-Chapelle, are so numerous and voluminous, that they would fill two waggons, which hardly two horses could draw; and when his majesty, whose time is so necessary and precious, for the welfare and glory of the state, did not, and could not, answer or listen to every one, audacious, numerous, and more audacious complaints have been made; every individual imagining that the emperor has nothing else to think of but his private concerns. To print these petitions and memorials would furnish sufficient materials, not only for historians, but for writers of romances, to publish the true spirit of the times, which would convince our posterity that this is the age of ambition and egotism. Village curates have demanded bishopricks, and borough scribblers ( greassiers ) stars of the legion of honour; old maids have asked for husbands, and old bachelors for wives, and both for present pensions to support future families. There is not a place at the imperial court, or in the imperial palaces, that has not thousands of pretenders, from that of prefect of the palace down to the scullion in the kitchen—from that of the porters of the gates up to that of the commander of the guards in the anti-chamber. Were the emperor to accept of as many maids of honour as have offered themselves, the Tuileries, St. Cloud, and Malmaison, would soon contain more women than all Paris does now; and were he to increase his gentlemen of the bed chamber, gentlemen in waiting, pages, &c. with all those who have pretensions to these places, they would surpass in number the soldiers of the army on the coast. Were his majesty to appoint as many senators, legislators, tribunes, counsellors of state, &c. as he has been petitioned to do, hardly a Frenchman past 30, would be found who did not belong to one or other of these constituted authorities. If every officer who claimed it, were promoted to a general, every soldier who desired to the rank of an officer, France would soon have two numerous armies, one of generals, and another of officers; but she would have none composed of soldiers. As to the commanderies, cohorts, and crosses of the legion of honour, hardly a person is found who understands how to read or write; how to draw a sword, or present a fire-lock; how to row an oar and steer a boat; how to compose an epigram, or arrange music for a ballad; how to play a tune, or dance a ballet; how to sing a mass in churches, or to pronounce a speech before tribunals; how to ascend in a balloon, or to dive in water; how to cure a cold, or destroy rats; how to paint a sign-post, or build a summer-house; how to make cradles, or finish coffins; who has modesty enough to insist upon them, not as favours granted, but as rewards due to merit of eminence. We can assure our readers that this statement is not exaggerated; and as we have inserted it from the most patriotic of motives, we sincerely hope that every disappointed petitioner, who, in regarding this, will find his ridicule, instead of grumbling as neglected, will laugh at his own vanity and presumption, as ridiculous.
STATE PAPER.
In the haste of preparing our paper for press, we gave in our last the second note of the Russian Minister, instead of the following, which should have preceded. Our readers will please to excuse this error in arrangement.
PARIS, July 6—21.—The note which the Citizen Minister of Foreign Affairs, transmitted to the undersigned Charge d'Affaires from his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, he did not fail to transmit to St. Petersburg; but the undersigned has to declare, that his court greatly disapproved his receiving a paper, which did not answer his preceding official communications, and was by no means calculated to be laid before his august sovereign. The said paper, however, is at length come under the notice of his Imperial Majesty, who saw with surprise, that its contents consisted altogether of such assertions as are not only unfounded, but also wholly unconnected with the note of the 23d. The Emperor, already moved by the calamities which oppress a great part of Europe, and by the dangers which threaten the German Empire, whose interest Russia is particularly bound to support, in conformity to her obligations, received intelligence of another recent violation of the law of nations, which was perpetrated at Ettenheim: he, therefore, thought himself bound to invite the assembled States of the German Empire, and the German Princes, to concur with him in jointly protesting against the French government, to whom his Majesty communicated the same sentiments, in
hopes that it would repair the insult offered to the German League, and allay the fears of Europe for the repetition of similar outrages.
The French government could not avoid in return an answer to this plain declaration from his Majesty the Emperor; but the evasive reply which was made, is offensive to Russia, to the German Empire, and to France herself; it impairs the good understanding which she declares her wish to preserve, but the effects whereof Russia has not hitherto perceived.
We live no longer in those barbarous times when every country regarded only her immediate interest; modern polity, founded upon the law of nations, has introduced certain principles, respecting the interest of the whole community of States. No State could view with indifference the event already mentioned, which gave such a dreadful blow to the independence and security of nations. By the peace of Tschentschen, Russia undertook to guarantee and mediate for the German Empire; in this quality, his Imperial Majesty was not merely justified in raising his voice on this occasion, but was absolutely bound to do it. The French government, bearing a similar quality, takes the liberty of violating the neutrality of Germany, and to act arbitrarily on that territory. It is difficult to conceive how his Imperial Majesty should be incompetent to stand up for the German Empire, the security and independence of which he has guaranteed.
It would be in vain to attempt to explain otherwise the conduct of Russia, whose motives are so evident, or to discover therein the influence of the enemies of France; its sole motive in the wretched condition to which the French government, by its influence, has reduced Europe. Should Russia propose to establish a coalition, for the purpose of renewing the war on the continent, it would not at all be required to see any unfounded cause for it. The French government has long given too much and too just cause for breaking the bands of harmony, which the Emperor has preserved merely by his moderation, and which he desired to preserve for ever. No person, and the French government least of all, can mistake the views of the Cabinet of St. Petersburg, since his Imperial Majesty so explicitly declared, even before the present war, how necessary it was to labour for the consolidation of peace; to prevent new revolutions in Europe; to avoid carefully every cause for mistrust; and to let every State quietly enjoy its independence. At the same time, Russia disclosed to the French Cabinet, how much she desired that this latter power might contribute to consolidate the present order of things; that it should, by its moderation and disinterestedness, give a hope to the other States of Europe, that every government could at least (after the unhappy war, which cost so much blood) devote itself with safety and quiet, to the happiness of the people entrusted to it. Far from desiring to rekindle the flames of war on the continent, his Russian Majesty most ardently wishes to stifle those flames every where; but his Majesty harbours this particular wish, that the French government, as it pretends to the same desire, would let those nations alone, who wish nothing more fervently than to avoid taking a part in the present troubles.
This was the only (though unfortunately for the cause of humanity, it proved an ineffectual) wish of Russia, which never deviated from those principles; every step she took with the French government, which she constantly referred to treaties already concluded, had no other view. Upon the same ground she proposed to act as a mediator between France and England, but was not accepted. Since the renewal of the war, the French government thinks itself competent to occupy those countries, and deprive them of their commerce, which in vain appeal to their neutrality. His Imperial Majesty was thereby alarmed, not indeed on his own account, since, from the actual situation and power of his empire, his Majesty can remain a quiet spectator of those distressing scenes; but he was alarmed for the security of the other states of Europe.
His Majesty repeatedly urged with the French government, but always ineffectually, that those countries at least should be permitted to remain neutral, whose neutrality France and Russia had guaranteed by mutual treaties; his majesty also repeatedly disclosed his sentiments with respect to those states that are already in danger of sharing the fate of Italy, of a part of Germany, and of the other countries which France has already got in her possession. Meanwhile, the Emperor saw, in spite of all his exertions and remonstrances, the danger increasing daily; French troops, on the one side, occupying the coasts of the Adriatic—on the other, levying contributions on the Hanse Towns, and menacing Denmark; consequently, his Imperial Majesty has resolved, as the theatre of war approaches his frontier, to establish a military force which shall be adequate to put a stop to further encroachments. The fact is notorious to all Europe—the Emperor was particularly desirous that it might not remain unknown to the French government, and the mutual explanations always referred to the same objects. Never then did any government act more candidly, or for a purpose which requires less secrecy, or is subject to less false constructions, than Russia did in the present circumstances. If this conduct be not upright; if it can be considered as hostile to France, or an attack on the welfare and tranquility of the German empire, then there is no longer any difference existing between manifest encroachments on the one part, and that just indignation which the other part must consequently feel, between attack and defence; between the oppression and protection of the weak.
The undersigned will not, in this place, examine, by the law of nations, the question, whether the French government be justified in persecuting in every country, those persons whom it has exiled from their own; and in prescribing to foreign powers the manner in which they shall be permitted to treat or to employ the late emigrants, whom they may have adopted for their subjects, or employed in their service! Such a tenet is at variance with every principle of justice; nay, with those principles which the French nation has so solemnly proclaimed. To suppose that Russia attacks the independence of the states of Europe, because she will not permit a person in her employment abroad to be appointed some where else at the will of the French government, were to confound all ideas and words; or because she claims another person, who is a naturalized Russian, and has just now been delivered up by another state, without any previous trial, and contrary to every appearance of justice.
Never did the Emperor protect conspirators; his noble and upright character is too well known to all Europe to require an elaborate contradiction of this assertion, as false as it is indecent. The French government itself is convinced of the contrary; it need only remember that the Emperor has frequently declared, that if such an accusation were proved against any Russian in his employment, he would hasten to punish him most severely for a crime which he considers as of a most heinous nature. But the cabinet of St. Cloud returned no answer to this candid communication, nor did it furnish any proof to support its pretensions; it has then no right to complain of its unsupported demands not being complied with. But at the present moment, when Portugal was obliged to purchase her neutrality; when Naples, to save her's, was compelled to contribute, at an enormous expense, to the maintenance of the French troops on her own territory, when all Italy, especially those republics that had been promised independence and happiness—when Switzerland and Holland were considered merely as
French provinces; when one part of the German empire is occupied, while in another part French detachments execute arrests, in contempt of the sacred law of nations—at such a moment the Emperor will leave to all the states alleged, nay, to the impartial opinion of the cabinet of St. Cloud itself, the decision of the question, which of the two, Russia or France, menaces the security of Europe? which of them acts on principles the most favourable to the independence of other states?—which interferes most in the government and internal police of other countries, and practises the most arbitrary acts against them?
Although the sorrow which the Emperor felt at this alarming situation of affairs, was as notorious as the opinion he entertained of it, he nevertheless held himself bound to make his declaration as explicit as possible, that it might not, with truth, be said, that there was not a single government on the continent which had the courage to raise its voice in the cause of Justice; and that the Russian government might not be charged with having omitted to call the attention of its Co-Estates to the dreadful consequences which must necessarily ensue from a further neglect of order, and of those principles on which their well being and their security depend. It does not appear, how it could be so easily proved in the present dispute, that Russia, by protesting against a manifest violation of the law of nations, committed beyond the limits of the French Republic, on a neutral territory of the German Empire, by a guaranteeing and mediating power, had thereby interfered in the internal affairs of France; and to interfere in which the Emperor never had the most distant idea. Every state is, indeed, competent to outlaw a person within its own limits; but no state has a right, arbitrarily, to place any person out of the protection of the law of nations; because, the latter does not depend upon the decrees of any single state, but is grounded upon the unanimous will of the Commonwealth of Sovereign States. Thus the French Government could at most demand of the Princes of the German Empire, in conformity to the treaty of Lunéville, that the emigrants in their states, who had not yet made the choice of a country, and against whom authentick proofs could be produced, should be removed; but the French government was by no means justified in the invasion of those states, sword in hand to carry off such persons by main force.
It will be heardly credited, that the French cabinet could (to maintain its erroneous principle) deviate so far from every requisite decorum, and the regard due to truth, as to allege examples which were altogether improper to be mentioned; that it should, in an official document, recall even a father's death to the recollection of his illustrious son, in order to wound his tender feelings; and that it should (contrary to all truth and probability) raise an accusation against another government, whom France never ceases to calumniate, merely because she is at war with it.
France has endeavoured, in vain, to justify herself by the most extraordinary surmises and suggestions; but they cannot alter the state of the present question, nor can they be made to justify, with effect an arbitrary act which annihilates the leading, and hitherto undisputed principles of the law of nations. It is not, by any means, necessary to analyze the whole contents of the note from the Citizen Minister for Foreign Affairs, in order to be convinced that it is evasive and unsatisfactory, if the object be considered, which the Emperor proposed, when he, in the course of last spring, caused the notes to be delivered at Paris and at Radibon: it is also evident, from the said French note, that the French Government rather wished to increase the Emperor's just indignation, since its only object in that note is, in an indecent manner, to avoid the important question proposed, instead of offering a candid investigation of it.
The Emperor is, however, superior to the emotions of personal resentment. He has principally at heart the well being and tranquility of Europe: he therefore, does not hesitate to make a last effort for the preservation, if possible, of a friendly intercourse with France. His Majesty's sole wish is that peace may revive in Europe; that no person may assume any authority whatsoever over any other state; and that the French government do acknowledge an equality of rights for inferior states, but who are not less independent than France. Russia, it cannot be too often repeated, entertains not the least inclination for war, nor can she be benefited by it; her conduct will alone be influenced by the pressure of circumstances. She may, however, justly presume, that the French administration entertains such an opinion of the Russian government, as to be convinced that the latter will not remain an idle or indifferent spectator of any new encroachments.
His Majesty the Emperor of Russia is not himself influenced by fear, nor does he wish to direct his operations to the minds of others. It is desire to preserve his former relations with France; but upon no other ground than that of perfect equality. The first condition is, that the terms mutually agreed upon shall be sacredly fulfilled, and on this condition only can the two States, after what has happened, enjoy their former relations of good will and amity.
The Undersigned has been ordered to declare, that he cannot prolong his stay at Paris, unless the following demands are previously granted:
 1. That, conformably to the 4th and 5th Articles of the Secret Convention of the 11th of October, 1801, the French Government shall order its Troops to evacuate the kingdom of Naples; and when that is done, that it shall engage to respect the Neutrality of that kingdom during the present and any future War.  2. That, in conformity to the second Article of the said Convention the French Government shall promise to establish, immediately, some principle of concert with His Imperial Majesty for the regulating the basis upon which the affairs of Italy shall be finally adjusted.  3. That at shall engage, in conformity to the 6th Article of the Convention aforesaid, and the promises so repeatedly given to Russia , to indemnify, without delay, the King of Sardinia for the losses he has sustained.—Lastly.  4. That in virtue of the obligation of a mutual guarantee and mediation, the French Government shall promise immediately to evacuate and withdraw its Troops from the North of Germany ; and enter into an engagement to respect, in the strictest manner, the Neutrality of the Germanick Body .  The Undersigned has to add, that he has received orders from his Government to demand a categorical answer to these four points, and avails himself of this opportunity, &c. (Signed) "P. D'OUBRIL."
TRANSLATIONS
From late French Papers, received at the Office of the Political Register, by the ship Portland , captain Wills , from L'Orient .
The Russian Secretary of Legation at Berlin, left that city, as a courier, for Petersburg, on the 1st of October.
The Russians have obtained decisive advantages in Gruzinia (Georgia) over the Persians, whom they have pursued beyond Erivan, the capital of Persian Armenia.
The Paris Courier of the 18th of October states that the Hanoverian Legion of 1500 men, was marching by companies, and disarmed, to the frontiers of Holland.
The Episcopal Palace, in the island of Corfu, was preparing for the reception of the king of Sardinia. 20,000 French troops had marched from upper Ita-
ly towards Naples, to reinforce the army of Gen. St. Cyr.
The emperor of France arrived at St. Cloud from Mentz on the 12th October.
It was believed that the question of additional indemnities to several of the German electors, had been agitated and agreed on during the emperor's stay at Mentz, particularly in favour of Bavaria.
It is said that a disposition prevails in the court of Spain to raise the reigning family to the imperial dignity.
The fall of the funds in Holland has been attributed to the projected change in the government of that republic.
M. de Champagny, ambassador from France to the emperor of Germany, has returned from Vienna to Paris, being appointed minister of the interior of the empire.
It was supposed at Vienna that Mr. Otto, minister from France to the court of Mitnich, would provisionally exercise the functions of minister plenipotentiary from France at the court of Vienna.
The emperor of Austria has prohibited the exportation of grain from his dominions.
A serious insurrection had taken place in the island of Majorca, occasioned by an order of the Spanish government to lay a duty on brandy.
Three regiments that fired on the mob were roughly handled. The regiment of Bourbon had been cut to pieces.
The emperor of Russia, to encourage the manufactures of his empire, has prohibited, by an ukase, the importation by land, from the Baltic to the Black Sea, of every kind of cotton cloth and camblets; and has also forbidden the introduction, by land or sea, of such articles as were liable to the tariff duties of 1797, such as printed cottons, printed cotton handkerchiefs, &c. of European or East-India manufacture, with the exception of white cotton handkerchiefs.
In a late sitting of the Batavian government the project of changing the constitution of that republic was discussed, and three of the members declared against it.—In a subsequent session they have been employed in completing the draught of the new constitution, and it has been proposed to abolish a multitude of subaltern officers, which an undue patronage had established, and the salaries of which might be saved to the state. They are now occupied in the civil arrangements; a reform of the army is also contemplated; and it is supposed that the war department will be organized on the plan of the College of war at Berlin, and that the direction of it will be assigned to gen. Dumonceau.
It is still understood that Mr. Schimmelpennick will be placed at the head of the executive power, or that its most important duties will be confided to him, for the other branches of government (administrations) persons of established merit, probity, and principles will be selected.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
Arrived the schooner Olive Branch , Bradly, in 16 days from New-York. 21st December, on the edge of the Gulph Stream, was thrown down on her beam ends, and obliged to cut away her main mast. In lat. 37, long. 76, on the 31st, spoke the schooner John Ellis , Wade, 47 days from Jamaica, bound to Newbern.
Ship Aurora , Capt. Harris, in 24 days from Guadalupe, on Tuesday night went on shore opposite the light house—cargo 50 hds. sugar, it is supposed will be saved, and the vessel got off.
The ship Industry , capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, bound to City Point, is anchored within Cape Henry.
SAVANNAH, December 22.
The barque Nixon , capt. Shaw, 56 days from Rotterdam, came up to the city since our last; the papers by her furnish nothing new. A gentleman passenger in the Nixon , informs, that the American minister Mr. Munroe, arrived at Rotterdam, on the 14th October, from London, and left it two days afterwards for Paris and Madrid.
Capt. Shaw, left Helvoetsluys, in company with the following vessels: ship Charles , Russel, for Boston, ship Greyhound , Foster, for do. brig Linn , Clemmons, for do. ship Hope , Howard, for Providence, (R. I.) brig Diana , capt. Simmons, of Providence, bound to Cadiz.
Left at Rotterdam, 21st October, ship Montezuma , Isaacs, from Boston, ship Louisa , Wilson, from Philadelphia, ship —, Atkins, from Boston, brig —, Spalding, from Norfolk, brig Two Brothers , Lawthrop, from Boston, brig Ann , Lawthrop, from do. ship Eliza , Ingley, from Philadelphia, ship —, Tom, from Alexandria, sloop —, Anderson, from Boston, ship South-Carolina , from Charleston, and several unknown; ship General Marshall, Haley, from Norfolk, was aground in the Mease , with four feet water in the hold.
On 28th Nov. lat. 23, 53, long. 60, spoke ship Amethyst , capt. Le Fosteel, 142 days from Canton, bound to Boston. December 2d. in lat. 24, long. 68, passed a wreck full of water, without masts or bowsprit, having quarter barge and part of a figure head which had been carried away.
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Schr Jefferson , Woodward, New-York.
CLEARED.
Ship Old Tom , Waughop, West-Indies.
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Will be received in London, by the proprietor of the Courier ; at Liverpool, by Messrs. T. & J. Moss, merchants, and the proprietor of the Mercantile Chronicle ; at Greenock, by the proprietor of the Advertiser ; at Dublin, by J. Wilson, Esq. American Consul; in Savannah, by the proprietor of the Museum ; in Charleston, by the proprietors of the City Gazette , The Courier , and The Times ; in Norfolk, by the proprietors of the Publick Ledger ; in Baltimore, by Mr. G. Douglas, and the proprietors of the American ; in Philadelphia, by Mr. C. W. Wayne, and the proprietor of the True American ; in New-York, by T. & J. Swoops, E. Sargent & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle , and the Daily Advertiser .
ROBERT WILSON.
Nassau, New-Providence, November 30. 3 325
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A WET NURSE,
To whom liberal wages will be given.—Apply at the Office to the Publick Ledger. January 4. tf 326
TO RENT,
(And possession given immediately,) A SMALL and convenient House, on Martin's Court, near the Exchange. A Bachelor would be preferred as a Tenant. Apply to
W. HARTSHORNE, Jun.
December 28. tf 314

ARISTOTLE.
Magna anima contentio adhibenda est in explicando Aristotele. CICERO, FRAG. PHIL. Frequentabunt ejus domum optimi juvenes et veram viam, velut ex oraculo petent. Hos ille formabit, ut yetus gurber-nator, littora et portus, et quid secundis flatibus quid adversis ratibuscis docebit, et communi ductus officio et amore quodam operis. QUINTIL.
To proceed orderly in this (i. e. the study of politics) the foundation should be laid in enquiring into the ground and nature of civil society; how it is formed into different modes of government; and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is allowed (to be) a master in this science; and few enter upon the consideration of government without reading his politics. LOCKE.
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics afford not only afford the most perfect system of Scientific Morality, but exhibit also the powers of the most compact and best constructed system which the human intellect ever produced upon any subject. DR. KENNEL.
PROPOSALS,
BY GEO. L. GRAY, OF NORFOLK, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF Aristotle's Ethicks and Politicks; COMPRISING HIS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY.
Translated from the Greek; and illustrated by introductions and notes, a Critical History of his Life, and a new Analysis of his Speculative Works.
BY JOHN GILLIES, LL. D. &c.
Historiographer to His Britannic Majesty for Scotland.
CONDITIONS.
The work shall be comprised in two large octavo volumes, on a good paper, and a new type to be cast on purpose.
The price to subscribers will be four dollars for each volume, in boards: payable on delivery of the work.
With the last volume shall be given a list of the subscribers; and no greater number be printed than may be subscribed for.
Persons who obtain ten subscribers, and render themselves accountable for the amount, shall be entitled to one copy gratis; and for any number above ten a commission of seven and one half per cent. The usual deduction will be made to Booksellers who subscribe for ten, or a greater number of copies.
The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers to defray the expense shall have been obtained.
N. B. The price of the English Edition, in two volumes, is Eighteen Dollars; the subscriber to the present edition saves ten dollars of that sum; and the Editor engages that it shall rival or surpass the imported publication in elegance.
Any remarks upon the character of the STAGIRITE as a Philosopher and a Politician, or any praise of his writings on Ethicks and Government, might, on the part of the Editor and in this place, be regarded as unprofitable supererogation. He stands confessed and universally acknowledged, the greatest master of the Science of Politicks; and few modern writers on the subjects of which he treats, have passed him by without avowing their gratitude to him, and their admiration of his profound researches.
By the citizens of the United States, a people possessing more civil liberty than has ever before been enjoyed by any nation on earth, it is hoped that an author who is of all others most capable of instructing them in the nature and blessings of such a government as they have instituted, whose remarks result from a close examination of the theories of upwards two hundred commonwealths, will be received as a most welcome guest. To a people who, by the nature of their civil institutions, are individually liable to be called upon to regulate the affairs of the community, he will prove an useful companion and monitor. Too high an opinion cannot reasonably be entertained of a work which LOCKE declares to be necessary to every man who would understand the nature of politics; of a Philosopher to whom the learned GROTius assigns the most exalted rank, "whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method, the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight and solidity of his arguments."
Of the translation little farther need be said, than that it is universally allowed to have been executed with fidelity, and certainly with much clearness and elegance. The learned author of the Pursuits of Literature, not otherwise much inclined to favour the Historian of Greece, says "I think we are much indebted to DOCTOR GILLIES for offering to the publick an English translation of the two most important treatises on MORALITY and POLITICKS which antiquity can boast. No man can read these works without being wiser and better."
Reflecting upon the great utility of such a work to a people who make politics so much their study, the Editor deems it unnecessary to load these proposals with commendatory quotations, from the vast crowd of civilians and philosophers who voluntarily endeavoured to discharge the debt which every man to science owes to this universal teacher. It is under the hope of rendering a service to his fellow-citizens, independent of local motives, that he has undertaken the weighty task of republishing a work so important; and he hopes that his success will fully justify him for attempting, at this time, to give to the world a cheap, and he pledges himself that it shall be a correct, edition of these most useful of the labours of ARISTOTLE.
NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1804.
WINDOWGLASS.
I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS; 8 by 10—9 by 12—10 by 12—and 12 by 14.—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to
JOHN C. NIEMEYER.
December 22. tf 315
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by
Gilliat & Mackinder.
August 21. tf 92
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers and Members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held agreeable to their constitution on the second Wednesday in January, which being the ninth day of next month, by ten o'clock, A. M. at the General Office of Insurance in the City of Richmond.
W. F. AST, Prin. Agent, M. I. C.
Richmond, December 10, 1804. td 305
CLOVER SEED.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Have received from Philadelphia, a quantity of Pennsylvania RED CLOVER SEED, of this years crop.
John Rorke & Co.
November 26. tf 246
H. BOUCHER,
Has just taken the Store No. 100 Main-Street, (formerly occupied by Mr. Andrewes,) where he offers for Sale
Hardware, Jewellery and Perfumery,
Which will be disposed of at the very lowest prices—Viz.
HARDWARE.
Elegant brass Androns, all sizes, Do. Shovel and Tongs, do. Do. Pokers, Fine and common Bellows, Knives and Forks of all kinds, Pocket Knives, Penknives, Razors, Scissors of different kinds, Snuffers and Stands, Tea Boards, Bread Baskets, Eagle Stands, Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Books, Thread Cases plain and complex, White Chapel Needles, Gimblets, Dressing Combs, Ivory fine do. Tortoise-Shell do. Horn do. Brass Thimbles steel bottoms, Grid Irons, Curry Combs and Brushes, Wafers,
Dec. 14.
Snuff Boxes, Pocket Looking Glasses, Shaving Boxes with Glasses, Tooth Brushes, Shoe do. Blacking, Pearl Beads, Necklaces, A large assortment of Walking Sticks, &c.
JEWELLERY.
Gold Lockets and Breast Pins Gold Ear and Finger Rings. Gold Watch Keys. Gold mounted Combs. Silver Soup Ladles. Silver Table and Tea Spoons. Silver Sugar Tongs. Silver Pencils. Silver mounted Pocket Books, and Thread Cases, &c. &c.
PERFUMERY.
Superfine Hair Powder. Pomatum. Wash Balls. Windsor Soap. Essences. Water de Cologne. Do. de Meliss des Carmes, &c. &c. &c.
tm 259
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20-lb. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert.
October 23. tf
187.
50 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 150 Barrels prime NEW YORK, } PORK. 300 do. CAROLINA, } 150 Half Barrels CRACKERS. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 42 do. CLARET. 4 Barrels COCOA. 12 Cases NOYEAU.—For sale on liberal terms by
C. & F. Whittle.
November 6. tf
218
CASH FOR Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading.
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY.
Gilliat & Mackinder.
November 9. tf
222
TO LEASE OR RENT,
For a term of years, THAT valuable House lately the residence of Mr. Cornelius Calvert, deceased—together with the WHARF, which has been extended out into deep water, so that ships of any burthen may lie at it—with WAREHOUSES, &c. For terms apply to
James Tucker.
November 28. tf
258
TUITION.
The Rev. JOHN C. BROCKENBROUGH,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his patronizing friends and the publick; and informs them that he will recommence his school at York-Town, on the 3rd of January next; where he will take under his charge a number of pupils, of both sexes, not exceeding twenty-five.
THE SEVERAL BRANCHES OF LITERATURE
Which he proposes to teach, are the following, The Latin and Greek Languages—The English Language, grammatically—Plain Reading—Writing—Common Arithmetic—History—Geography.
HIS TERMS ARE,
For those desirous of being instructed in any of English Branches, FIVE POUNDS per annum—For the Dead Languages SEVEN POUNDS TEN SHILLINGS.
HE WILL ALSO TAKE AS BOARDERS,
Four or five pupils of either sex—Not exceeding twelve years of age at twenty-five pounds per annum; if over that age at thirty pounds per annum—in which sums are included the charges for instruction, washing and mending. Each pupil is to pay his quarter in advance, and furnish his half-cord of wood: boarders are to furnish their own beds; and none will be admitted for less than one year.
December 1. tf
274
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by
Thomas Ritson.
Church-Street, October 27. tf
194
LIVERPOOL SALT.
The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at New-ton's Wharf, for sale by
Moses Myers.
December 19. tf
297
13,000 Barrels the May SALT—a-float. 130,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR. 310 Pipes of 4th proof Spanish BRANDY. 50 do. Valentin WINE. 10 do. Cognac BRANDY. 150 do. Bell Holland GIN. 100 Cases do. 1200 Empty GIN CASES. 40 Hogsheads, } CLARET, Choice Quality. 30 Cases, } 20 Pipes, } 10 Hogsheads, } London Particular Madeira WINE. 10 Qr. Casks, } 200 Pieces Ruffa SHEETING. 260 do. Ravens DUCK. 75 do. Holland do. 100 Barrels Boston BEEF. 50 do. PORK.
For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers.
November 26. tf
250
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Cagings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to
James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac.
August 22. tf
97
NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. All those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given.
MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Leaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dipt do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d.
50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tacks of different sizes. 30 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 30 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 30 do. Cloves. 100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 3000 lbs. Copperas. 1000 do. Alum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Ornaburgs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Soak Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco-Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes. 150 Italian Straw Carpets. 100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones.
ALSO,
A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality.
Nov. 12. tf
250
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from.
He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market.
George Balfour.
AN APPRENTICE wanted.
Nov. 16. tf
326
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Barn-doms, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans
For sale by
William Pennock.
Sept. 1. tf
115
FOR SALE,
120 Hogsheads of old Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO.
MOSES MYERS.
December 19. tf
11
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—ALSO,
BAR AND ROD IRON, and STEEL,
of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported.
Joseph Hayes.
August 24. tf
96
LANDING THIS DAY
From the Schooner Susan, from Jamaica, on New-ton's Wharf, Fifty Three Puncheons RUM. For sale by
Moses Myers.
December 19. tf
296
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber at Gosport, a parcel of choice JAMAICA RUM, Just arrived in the George.
John Cox.
December 19. tm
294
FOR SALE,
ONE OR MORE OF THOSE FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES,
Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The goodness of the materials, the fidelity of the workmanship, and the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire from without, must render them an object to the Commission on interest. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in excellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to merchants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms enquire of the subscriber.
December 14. tf
J. K. READ.
281
LANDING
De Tonn-Pint, out of the Gull-em & Eliza, from St. Lucia, her Cargo consisting of MUSCOVADO SUGARS, in hogsheads, tierses, and barrels.—And a parcel of COCOA.
Also—from Ship Rachel, from Tobago, RUM AND SUGAR, of good quality. For sale on liberal terms by Robertson & Brown.
November 23. tm
343
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has received in addition to his former assortment of GERMAN GOODS,
45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
Consisting of
Plaidis, brown Hollands, ters, Wine Glasses, and Bettinas, Basket Flasks, &c. Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, 3 Boxes English Mustard. Dowlas and Creas of the best quality, 5 Bales Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Shirt linen, Diapers, Additional, Waffle iron, Bed Ticking