Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-09-25 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
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To any Port on the Continent, (Philadelphia, or New-York, will be preferred,) or to the West Indies, the fast sailing Schooner CHARMING MARY , Charles Potter, Master:—Burthen 1200 barrels. If not applied for in a few days, will take freight for Richmond. For terms apply to the Master on board, at Maxwell's wharf, or THOMAS ALLAN . September 23.
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The fine, new Schooner FAME , William WARNAM, Master:—Burthen about 700 barrels.—For terms, apply to the Captain on board, or Daniel R. Waddey & Co.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 50 Hogsheads TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons 3rd proof ANTIGUA RUM. 50 do. W. I. do. 12000 lbs. Prime GREEN COFFEE. 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. 4000 Bushels COAL SALT. 40 Sacks Liverpool do. 20 Boxes MOULD CANDLES—5 to the pound. 10 Chests fresh Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin TEAS. And a few Barrels fresh Alexandria FLOUR, fit for family use. September 18.
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FREDONIA , Andrew MALCOLM, Master:—Burthen 207 tons.—will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to Moses Myers . September 16.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The Ship SHEFFIELD , Josiah COWPER, Master:—Will take eighty hogsheads tobacco, or other goods equivalent, on freight, the remainder of her cargo being engaged. Three passengers can be accommodated.—Apply to the Master.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, A FEW CASES OF LIQUEURS, Of superior quality, at prime cost. September 6.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship INDIA PACKET , William Rindge, Master, Burthen 400 hhds. Tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have received per said ship from St. Lucar, 139 quarter casks SHERRY WINE, for sale on moderate terms. August 9.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Ship JOHN , A. M. STALDING, Master:—297 tons burthen, a staunch, strong, tight vessel, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo.—For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow . July 22.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Brig DANUBE , GILBERT HOWLAND, Master:—Having made only one voyage—burthen 194 tons, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo will carry about 1800 barrels flour, or 220 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow .
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 Drawn White Oak Pipe STAVES. August 26.
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE , Burthen 156 tons per Register—copper and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given.—Also, 38 Hogsheads, 28 Tierces, 56 Barrels, PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle . August 25.
FOR NANTZ, The good, fast sailing Ship BRUTUS , Captain PENDEGAST. Burthen 370 hhds. or thereabouts—a vessel well calculated to carry tobacco to France. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, lying at Mr. Blow's wharf, Portsmouth, or Thomas Payson & Co. At Mr. Fisk's Store. August 14.
FOR A FRENCH PORT IN THE CHANNEL, The good Brig JOHN , Captain WOOLFER:—Burthen about 180 tons—can be ready to take a cargo in a few days, and will receive a few hogsheads of tobacco on a moderate freight. For terms, apply to John Newell, jun. September 9.
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jesse, Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to William Pennock .
Who offers said Brig for Charter; she carries 260 hogsheads tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper bottomed Ship THOMAS , Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2.
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP Of from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with Lumber for a Port in Jamaica.—Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. August 30.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN , Captain LORING:—Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISBON SALT. And some choice OLD WINE, in quarter casks. September 6.
BRANDY AND CLARET. 10 Pipes 4th proof COGNAC BRANDY. 27 Hogsheads, 50 Boxes, CLARET WINE. Of superior quality, imported in the ship Sheffield, Capt. Cowper, from Bourdeaux—And for sale, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. September 23.
LANDING, Out of the Brig Albert, Captain Fraser, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, 20 Hogsheads, 40 Quarter Casks, Branded M. M. C. Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported—For sale by Robert Dickson . September 11.
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. 114 John Hamilton .
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogsheads and 34 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof COGNAC BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT.—Also, 70 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 55 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, 90 do. Fine, SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure . August 7.
LOST ON MONDAY LAST, A NOTE of Mr. William Pennock, in favour of Captain W. J. Richardson, payable at the United States Bank, for Eight Hundred Dollars, at 60 days, and dated 25th July. As payment is stopped, it cannot be of service to any person, if found I should be obliged by its being returned. Edward Roberts . August 14.
TAKEN from along side the Brig Milton, on the night of the 25th instant, a CLINKER BUILT YAWL, about twelve feet long, yellow bottom and painted green inside—Milton of Suffolk, marked on her stern. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will give information of her, so that I get her again. Tuder Frith . August 28.
CHOICE FLOUR OF NEW WHEAT, From Mayo's Mills—for Family use. 300 Whole and 300 Half Barrels. For sale by Moses Myers . August 12.
FOR SALE, THE REMAINDER OF THE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, VIZ:— 100 Casks CAPE WINE. 13 do. CONSTANTIA do. 1 do. STEEN do. 5 do. MUSCAT do. 19 do. TAMARINDS. 4 do. BRANDY. 44 do. ALOES. A liberal credit will be given, and if the whole is taken, the above articles will be sold a bargain.—Any person inclined to purchase, may rely that the articles on hand, were not the refuse of the Cargo, which was sold by shewing one cask of each quality, and were delivered as they came to hand. John Granbery . August 23.
THE BLACKSMITH BUSINESS Is carried on in the Shop lately occupied by WILLIAM CAMP & Co. on Loyall's Wharf, by JOSEPH GARDNER & Co. Who will execute any work in the above line, with fidelity and despatch, and at very moderate prices. September 13.
To Lease for a term of Years, Several LOTS of LAND, adjoining the Virginia Bank. MARY AITCHESON . Sept. 11. 250 Barrels Superfine, 250 do. Fine, 100 do. X Middlings, 150 do. do. FLOUR. 50 do. Ship, 90 do. Navy, BREAD. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 32.
LITERARY SELECTIONS. FROM THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE.
We this day commence the publication of Mr. Roscoe's Preface to the life and pontificate of Leo the tenth. One object in publishing it is to inform our readers of the nature and plan of the work. The publick are already informed that it is shortly to be republished from this office.
For almost three centuries the curiosity of mankind has been directed towards the age of Leo the tenth. The history of that period has not, however, yet been attempted in a manner in any degree equal to the grandeur and variety of the subject. Nor is this difficult to be accounted for. Attractive as such an undertaking may at first appear, it will be found on a nearer inspection to be surrounded by many difficulties. The magnitude of such a task; the trouble of collecting the materials necessary to its proper execution; the long devotion of time and labour which it must unavoidably require, and above all, the apprehensions of not fulfilling the high expectations which have been formed of it, are some of those circumstances which have perhaps prevented the accomplishment of a work which has often been suggested, sometimes closely contemplated, but hitherto cautiously declined.
The same considerations, which have deterred others from engaging in so laborious and hazardous an attempt, would in all probability have produced a similar effect on myself, had I not been led by imperceptible degrees to a situation in which I could scarcely, with either propriety or credit, have declined the task. The history of the life of Lorenzo de' Medici, the father of Leo X. had opened the way to a variety of researches, not less connected with the events of the ensuing period, than with those of the times for which they were immediately intended; and even the work was considered by many, perhaps not unjustly, as only the vestibule to a more spacious building, which it would be incumbent on the author at some future period to complete. Since that publication the friendship and liberality of several distinguished characters, both at home and abroad, have supplied me with many valuable communications and original documents, which without their countenance and favour, it would not have been in my power to have obtained. To have withheld these materials from the publick, would have defeated the purpose for which they were communicated; and to have shrunk from the task under such circumstances, would have given occasion for a construction almost as unfavourable to myself as the failure of success. These reflections have induced me, amidst the constant engagements of an active life, to persevere in an undertaking, which has occasionally called for exertions beyond what my time, my talents, or my health could always supply; and I now submit to the publick the result of the labour of many years, in the best form in which, under all circumstances, it has been in my power to offer it to their acceptance.
Although I have entitled the following work THE LIFE AND PONTIFICATE OF LEO X. yet I have not only thought it excusable, but even found it necessary, to enter into the general history of the times; without which it would have been impossible to give so full an idea of the character and conduct of this celebrated pontiff, as it was my wish to communicate. Nor can I regret the opportunity which has thus been afforded me, of examining more fully than has hitherto been done, a period productive of great and important events, and which exhibits almost every diversity of human character. Respecting the propriety of this union of individual biography with general history, I am well aware, that doubts have been entertained by persons of considerable eminence in literature. That there are certain limits between the province of the historian, and that of the biographer, may readily be admitted; yet, as these branches of study are equally conversant with the individuals of our own species, it will unavoidably happen, that each of them will at times encroach upon the precincts of the other. In perusing the pages of Livy or of Tacitus, of Hume, or of Gibbon, we find no parts which interest us more than the private and personal memorials of those great and illustrious men, who have acted a conspicuous part in the publick events of his age; whilst, on the other hand, it would be impossible to form a correct idea of the character of an individual, without considering him in those relations, by which he stands connected with the general transactions of the times in which he lived, and which in truth have not only displayed, but in some measure formed his character. That these mutual concessions may admit of abuse, cannot be doubted; yet, if the great objects of pleasure and utility be obtained, that criticism would perhaps be too rigid, which would narrowly restrict so advantageous an interchange. In tracing the history of the people through any considerable portion of time, the attention is weakened, and the feelings are blunted, by the rapid succession of events and characters, in which we might have been more deeply interested. If our information respecting them had been more minute. The history of man-
kind may be compared to the surface of the earth, which is composed of wild woods and trackless desarts, interspersed, however, with cultivated spots, and peculiar appearances of nature. The traveller passes heedlessly over the undiversified prospect, and dwells only on such parts as for their beauty sublimity, or singularity, he deems most worthy of his regard.
These observations, it is hoped, may serve as an apology for my having entered so much at large into the history of many transactions, which, although they were not influenced in any eminent degree by the personal interference of Leo X. greatly affected the fortunes of his early years. Of this nature is the narrative of the irruption of Charles VIII. into Italy; an enterprize which, as Mr. Gibbon asserts, changed the face of Europe, and of which he at one time meditated a distinct and separate history. The seige of Pisa, as long, and as eventful as the celebrated seige of Troy, is so closely connected with all the political events and negotiations of the time, and in particular, with the fate of the three brothers of the Medici, as unavoidably to intrude itself upon our frequent notice. In adverting to the pontificate of Alexander VI. it is impossible to avoid being forcibly struck with the energy, or rather the atrocity of character by which that pontiff and his son Cesar Borgia were distinguished; and the singular transactions recorded of them, must occasionally give rise to doubts, which the labours of the most industrious and impartial inquirer will scarcely be adequate to remove. With the fortunes of the Medici, the effects of the memorable league of Cambray, which alone has been the subject of several volumes, are still more closely connected; whilst the conquest of Naples, and the expulsion of the royal family of Aragon by the United arms of Louis XII. and of Ferdinand of Spain, and the subsequent disagreement and contests of those monarchs, for the dominion of that kingdom, claim our attention, no less on account of their connexion with our principal subject, than by their intrinsic importance.
An opinion has of late been very generally advanced both in this country and abroad, that notwithstanding the improvement which took place in Italy, in the age of Leo X. a very moderate portion of it is to be attributed to the personal exertions, talents, and patronage of that Pontiff; and that by giving to this period the ostentatious title of THE AGE OF LEO X. we deprive the other eminent patrons of literature who flourished during the same era, of that praise to which they are justly entitled. I ought not very earnestly to oppose an opinion, which, if espoused by my readers, would relieve me from a great part of my responsibility. Yet, that Leo, during his short pontificate of less than nine years, exerted himself with considerable effect in the promotion of literature and the restoration of the fine arts cannot be doubted; and as his services have never yet been sufficiently appreciated or collected into one point of view, an attempt to supply what has hitherto been wanting in this respect, may be entitled to pardon. The effects produced by Leo on the character of the times, will, however, be clearly estimated, when the transactions of his life shall have been more fully unfolded. I shall afterwards return to this important and essential part of my subject, and endeavour to ascertain the amount of the obligations due from posterity to Leo the tenth.
(To be Continued.) Avis aux Refugiés de St. Domingue.
LE Sous Commissaire des Relations Commerciales de France en Virginie à la résidence de Norfolk, invite réitérativement les Colons Refugiés de St. Domingue, victimes de la dernière évacuation, qui désirent passer en France, à se présenter au Commissariat, à l'effet de s'y faire inscrire, soit pour un passage immédiat, soit pour la conservation de leur droit, à une époque plus éloignée. La Liste sera ouverte pendant un mois à compter du 23 Septembre, 1805. 163 OSTER.
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF, FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Frith . August 7.
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACES, KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder . September 9.
TO RENT, THE Warehouses at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them. Also, for Ladies for a term of Years,
The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis . Portsmouth, July 29. Saw W 23.

It has been remarked by the celebrated JUNIUS, that a man sometimes suffers more by his friends than by his enemies, or rather in stronger terms, that a man's best friends are sometimes his bitterest enemies. Notwithstanding, we cannot use the expression without committing a solicism in language, JUNIUS proved the existence of the fact, in Sir William Draper's defence of Lord Granby. The Editor of the ENQUIRER, is acting the same part by Mr. Jefferson.
The Enquirer has honoured this paper with some remarks upon what was published in the Ledger respecting his vindication of Mr. Jefferson. These remarks it is our intention to notice. We wish the Editor of the Enquirer to understand, that we do not consider ourselves as pledged to the party with whom we generally act, to think as some of them do upon all subjects, nor do we consider ourselves implicated in any of the errors that others may fall into. At the same time we can easily conceive that many of our political friends receive different impressions upon the same subject, and that what they say, is the result of their conviction. If we are to judge from the language of the Enquirer, this mode of thinking and acting will appear unaccountable. A stranger to political candour, one who has pledged himself to go per fas aut nefas with his party, will certainly think any acknowledgment of merit in a political opponent as (the Enquirer says) not "extremely prudent," perhaps high treason against the true spirit of faction—Swayed by very different motives, imprudent as the editor of the Enquirer, may consider us, and however strong he may continue to enforce his opinion by his practice, we shall not permit ourselves to be governed by his opinion, nor deem his example in this instance worthy of imitation, but pursue the course which we have adopted, and censure what we deem wrong, and approve what we think right.
We have not thought all the attacks made upon Mr. Jefferson were just, and we have said so, and have often had occasion to censure the indiscretion of some of our friends in this instance. A judicious advocate does not regard the subordinate points in a cause, when there are strong points enough in his favour, to secure a favourable decision. We therefore think that Mr. Jefferson's friends and his enemies had better take up his conduct since his return from France, they will both find sufficient field for attack and defence. With such impressions we wrote the remarks which produced the observations in the Enquirer of the 7th of this month.
The Editor of the Enquirer is welcome to any advantage which he imagines that he has gained by the conclusion of our observations—"Candour obliges us to remark that as far as circumstances have come to our knowledge, we feel no hesitation in declaring, "that of Mr. Jefferson's patriotism in the revolution, "his conduct as Governor of Virginia and his conduct until the adoption of the present constitution, (misquoted, by mistake, 'revolution,') "there is "much to praise and nothing to censure."
These words were certainly employed, and though they are stronger in appearance than we intended, yet with some small limitation we have no wish to alter them.
But we did not mean by this, to say that Mr. Jefferson as Governor, did every thing that an able and active commander could have done. We knew better, but believing that his situation called for talents which he did not possess, we took no pleasure in exposing his imperfections, for it seems conceded by most of Mr. Jefferson's friends that he did not display the talents of a Soldier.
There is certainly some distinction between the omission to do what we ought, and the commission of an act wrong in itself. Our remarks did not go to say that Mr. Jefferson had done every thing which could have been done, we did not think so, yet we thought that the evidence of General Muhlenburgh and Col. Parker, would be more important in the cause, if Mr. Jefferson's friends insisted upon a minute investigation of his conduct, than the witnesses produced.
It was not our intention to question the respectability of the witnesses which have been produced, we spoke comparatively of the evidence which they could furnish, with that which might be expected from those who held high commands immediately under Mr. Jefferson.
The Editor of the Enquirer asks if it was not necessary to say that Mr. J. was not that dastardly traitor &c.? Now we in return ask who called him a Traitor? We ask for information, having never seen such a charge. If the Enquirer cannot prove that the Federalists have called Mr. J. a Traitor, shall we not conclude that he is conjuring up reasons, to justify him for his unnecessary labours? It was our intention to have made some remarks on Mr. J's conduct between the time of Arnold's leaving Richmond and the arrival of Gen. Phillips, but we have just received a piece signed "AN OLD OFFICER," whose author appears to do more justice to the subject than we can, and which induces us to decline our own remarks, and to insert those of our correspondent, which we shall do in a subsequent paper.
THE COMBINED FLEET AGAIN OUT, AND NELSON IN PURSUIT.
The arrival of Captain Ferguson's packet from Baltimore has brought us Saturday's papers, by which we observe that the Combined Fleet had quitted Vigo Bay, no doubt having heard that Nelson was at hand, and justly apprehending a second representation of the battle of the Nile, they were determined to quit a station, that was well calculated to afford
that experienced actor an opportunity of displaying his wonderful powers in close action.
At what time the combined fleet left Vigo Bay is not stated, as it was known in Lisbon before the 7th Aug. they probably left Vigo between the 30th July and the 4th of August. We have no doubt but that the fleet mentioned to be spoken by capt. Hartwell in our last, was that from Vigo, notwithstanding the numbers do not correspond, capt. H. says they were 34 sail in all; the combined fleet after the action of the 22d, were 28 sail in all. The French have no fleet at sea of any thing like that number. The fleet must have steered to the northward, as Vigo Bay is in lat. 42, 14, and they were spoke in 44, 10. We are not surprised that they should have steered to the northward as they might have fallen in with Nelson had they gone to the southward. They could have heard from Perot that Admiral Calder was off that port, and that they had less to apprehend by steering to the northward. But when seen on the 16th of August they were steering W. S. W. If we are right in our conjecture that this is the combined fleet, it will be difficult to account for the course they were steering, unless we suppose they were only standing off to the westward until they could learn what port they could with most safety attempt to enter.
The article which we publish in this days Ledger from the PARIS MONITEUR, will be regarded as the utmost importance, although it cannot be considered as an official answer to the Russian Note. The Moniteur, when it ventures to speak on political subjects, every one knows speaks the language of the government, it is therefore that we attach official importance of this paper.
In the first page of this days paper we have commenced the publication of the authors preface to "The life of the PONTIFICATE of LEO THE TENTH." This highly interesting work we would beg leave to recommend to the publick patronage. Subscriptions for the work will be received by the Editor of this paper.
Our readers will remember that we some time since published the opinion given to the Spanish Minister by certain Lawyers. We have the authority of the BALTIMORE AMERICAN, for the following proceedings in the Senate of the United States, upon that subject. The parties have not to our knowledge been prosecuted, it not having been, we presume, the opinion of the Attorney General, that a prosecution was expedient.
The Chairman of the Committee appointed on the 9th of January, to consider and report, whether and, if any, what further proceedings ought to be had by the Senate, in relation to the Message and Documents, communicated by the President of the United States, on the 21st December last:
SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING REPORT. "Upon a careful examination of the Message and Documents communicated by the President, on the 21st December, your Committee notice certain unauthorized acts and doings of individuals contrary to law, and highly prejudicial to the rights and sovereignty of the United States, tending to defeat the measures of the government thereof, and which, in their opinions, merit the consideration of the Senate.
They find that on the 15th November, 1802, and before and subsequent to that day, divers controversies and disputes had arisen between the government of the United States and Spain, concerning certain seizures and condemnations of the vessels and effects of the citizens of the United States in the ports of Spain, and for which the government of Spain was deemed responsible, and in the prosecution of which, for indemnification, the minister of the United States, near the court of Spain, had been instructed to press that government, by friendly negotiation, to provide for those wrongs.
Your committee find, while said negotiation was pending, and the said disputes and controversies in no wise settled or adjusted, that Jared Ingersoll, William Rawle, J. B. McKean, and Peter Stephen Du Ponceau , of the city of Philadelphia, did at said Philadelphia, on the same 15th of November, 1802, and Edward Livingston , of the city of New-York, did at said New-York, on the 3rd day of the same month, in violation of the act intitled "an act for the punishment of certain crimes therein specified," passed the 30th day of January, 1799, commence and carry on a correspondence and intercourse with the said government of Spain, and with the agents thereof; and as your committee believe with an intent to influence the measures and conduct of the government of Spain, and to defeat the measures of the government of the United States; and did then and there, counsel, advise, aid, and assist, in such correspondence with intent as aforesaid.
Your committee, with the knowledge of these facts are compelled to observe, that however there might exist in the senate, a great reluctance to express any opinion in relation to proceeding in the ordinary course of criminal jurisprudence; yet, when they reflect on the nature of the offence, the improbability of the ministers of the law ever coming to a knowledge thereof without the aid of the executive, and the delicate situation of the executive in relation to the subject, duty seems to demand, and propriety to justify, their expressing an opinion in favour of that aid, without which, in their judgment, the justice of the nation would be exposed to suffer.
Your committee have no doubt, that precedents may be adduced, and from the best authority, to justify such a measure, and warrant the proceedings with safety to the remedied justice of the laws which admits of no rules or pretended rules, uncorrected and uncontrolled by circumstances, the certain result of which would be the failure of justice. With these impressions your committee respectfully offer to the senate the following resolutions.
Resolved , That the President of the United States, be requested to cause to be laid before the Attorney General, all such papers, documents, and evidence, as he may deem expedient, and which relate to any unauthorized correspondence and intercourse, carried on by Jared Ingersoll, William Rawle, Joseph B. McKean, Peter Stephen Du Ponceau, and Edward Livingston , with the government of Spain, or with the agents thereof, with an intent to influence the measures and conduct of the government of Spain, or to defeat the measures of the government of the United States, in relation to certain disputes and controversies between the said governments.
Resolved , if in the opinion of the Attorney General such papers, documents and evidence, or such other evidence as may be presumed from any person who is not a participant in the crime, shall be deemed sufficient to warrant a prosecution of the aforesaid persons, or either of them, That the President of United States be and hereby is requested to instruct the proper law officer to commence a prosecution at such time and in such manner as he may judge expedient against Jared Ingersoll, William Rawle, Joseph B.
McKean, Peter Stephen Du Ponceau, and Edward Livingston , or either of them, on the act, intitled, "An act for the punishment of certain crimes therein specified," and that he be requested to furnish the Attorney on the part of the United States, for the purpose of carrying on said prosecutions, with such papers, documents and evidence from the executive department of the government, as he may deem expedient and necessary."
COMBINED FLEET.—By an arrival at Plymouth, from Bilboa, advices are said to be received, informing that admiral Calder was off Ferrol on the 12th August; and had heard nothing of the combined fleets since the engagement with them. If this news be correct, and that also, which have been received from Lisbon, stating, that previous to the 7th Aug. the combined French and Spanish fleet had left Vigo, they must have proceeded in a direction where they would be likely to fall in with Lord Nelson, who was off Cape St. Vincents on the 28th July standing towards Ferrol.— Boston Pap.
We have received a deposition, taken before Mr. Consul Hill, at Havana, of two respectable Spanish merchants, declaring that the port of Matanzas, in the Island of Cuba, to be a port of entry, on the same footing as Havana; and where neutral vessels are admitted the same as at Havana.— Ibid.
HOSTILE FLEETS.—The French and Spanish combined fleet was at Vigo, the 27th July. On the 28th Lord Nelson was off Cape St. Vincent, standing to the northward. The distance about 300 miles. Vigo is a port well calculated for a second exhibition of the battle of the 1st August, 1798. Had the combined fleet tarried but a short time there, we no doubt, should have had to record another brilliant naval affair. But we learn by captain Colesworthy, from Lisbon, that previous to the 7th August, information had been received, that the fleet had left Vigo.— Ibid.
RUSSIA AND FRANCE.—We learn by capt. Ingles, from St. Petersburg, that war was much talked of there, and that a fleet was equipping. At Copenhagen on the 22d July, captain I. was informed by a respectable merchant of the unfavourable issue of Novosilzoff's mission; that the Russians had become extremely jealous of the French; and that he thought it very probable a declaration of war would be immediately made by Alexander against Napoleon.— [Bos. Pal.]
BOSTON, Sept. 14.
LATE FROM FRANCE.
By capt. Bradford, arrived yesterday from Bourdeaux, we have received French papers, to the 1st August. Their contents have, principally, been anticipated in the English papers. The republic of Lucca, had been erected into a principality, with Buonaparte's brother-in-law, the Prince of Prombino, at its head. On the 8th July, the Emperor and the King, exercised two regiments of troops at Turin, from three o'clock in the morning until nine; then jumped into a carriage with the Empress; breakfasted at the convent on Mount Cenis; left there at 3 o'clock P. M. and arrived at Fontainbleau, the 11th at 9 o'clock in the morning; after a journey of 80 hours. He passed incoq. as Minister of the Interior. The Empress supported the journey infinitely well.— Moniteur. He was preparing to visit Bologna.
BALTIMORE, September. 19.
It was yesterday reported, (says the New-Orleans Gazette, August 3,) and this morning we are told from a correct source, that the late Spanish Intendant, Morales, has received orders from his court to sell all the vacant lands in East and West Florida, and it is said sales will be immediately made, even of lands within the boundary claimed by the United States.
From a London paper, July 31.
Accounts from Genoa, of the 23d of June, say, "yesterday morning the princess Eliza, and other distinguished personages, went on board the Pomona, commanded by Jerome Buonaparte. They were saluted on their arrival and departure by a double discharge of artillery. Jerome is reconciled to the emperor his brother."
"The princess Eliza exerted herself very much to effect this reconciliation. Jerome, according to report, will shortly be made archduke of Genoa."
Important State Paper.
Answer to M. Novosilzoff's Note.
PARIS, JULY 25.
The Moniteur of yesterday contains the following article, which is particularly worthy of remark in the present circumstances:
BERLIN, July 15.
M. Novosilzoff left this capital yesterday for St. Petersburg. He had a long conference with Mr. Jackson, the British Envoy at Berlin.
"The mission of the Russian envoy was announced to all Europe several months before it commenced; and this was sufficient to render it abortive. It also became the subject of many discussions, calculations and intrigues. After M. Novosilzoff had been represented rather as a bearer of orders, than as a negotiator, his mission was represented under another colour, to render it less hateful. He was to negotiate, they said, with none but the emperor himself. They who propagated those idle reports, well knew that all demands of that nature, deviating from the regard due to a great power, must on that very account frustrate a mission, the purport of which was not very evident; and what fully proves the uncertainty and obscurity of it is, that it was successively an object of orders and counter orders. Now, every thing well considered, the counter order which calls M. Novosilzoff back to St. Petersburg is probably more favourable for peace than the order by which he was sent to Paris."
"If the object of his mission was to allay the coolness existing between France and Russia, he would probably have succeeded. What indeed, have France and Russia to do with each other? Independent of each other, they are unable to hurt, but all powerful to do good to one another.—If the emperor of the French exerts great influence in Italy, the emperor of Russia exerts a much greater influence on the Ottoman Porte and in Persia. The former has a limited influence, which does not extend beyond the discussions on the subject of her boundaries, and does much increase her power; the latter, on the other hand, exerts her influence over two powers of the first rank, which have long stood in the same political rank with France and Russia, and which rule over Arabia, the Caspian, and the Black Seas. If the Russian cabinet have a right to fix the just boundaries by which France is to be limited on all sides, then that cabinet will undoubtedly allow the emperor of the French to fix the boundary by which it is to be limited in its turn. When it views with Herschell's telescope from the terrace of the palace of the Tauride, what happens between the emperor of the French and some tribes in the Appenines, it ought not to demand that the emperor of the French should not see what becomes of the ancient and illustrious empire of Solyman and of Persia; that he should not see that for ten years past the whole Caucasus has been united with Russia, at the solitary request of a few families of that country; that Wallachia and
Moldavia are entirely dependent on Russia; that she has subjected to herself the mouths of the Phasis, and constructed forts there; that thereby obliging the Porte to suffer her conquests, she has procured great conquests into the centre of Persia."
"Is the emperor of the French lowered to that degree of weakness, that he must coolly listen to a Russian commissary, calling him to an account for what he does in countries unknown to Russia, and with which she has no relations? that he must close his eyes from seeing, and refrain from answering when Sultan Selim has less to say in Constantinople, than a simple envoy from St. Petersburg; when the Bosphorus is violated, and the consequence of the occupation of the Crimea, and of the mouths of the Phasis, are felt in full force; when the cries of the Seraglio, although fettered by fear, awaken all Europe; and lastly, when there is not a Pacha in the Morea, and not a Mussulman in Constantinople, but expects every morning to see a fleet from the Black Sea casting anchor at the foot of the Seraglio, and a herald reading the declaration of war, and to hear the reports of muskets in the garden of the Grand Seigneur?"
"But if a Russian commissary, coming to Paris to say, that a diminution of influence in Italy was demanded, should say, at the same time, that a guarantee should be given for Persia and the Porte—that the Bosphorus should no more be violated, but remain shut according to the practice of all times, against the ships of all powers; that the treaty of 1798 shall not be renewed; that the subjects of the Porte shall no longer navigate under Russian colours; that the regiments enlisted for the Russian service in Albania at a great expence, shall be disbanded; that the ships in the Black Sea shall never be so numerous as to endanger the Porte of being menaced in her own capital, before the powers of Europe can be informed of her danger; that the Phasis shall be evacuated, and the Caucasus restored to the Shah of Persia, and that tranquility shall again be given to that empire after so many years of internal wars and calamities; then it would be easy to conceive what would be the effect of such language; and although we are not in the secret of the cabinet of the Tuilleries, we dare say that the emperor of the French would be ready to meet so noble an agreement; he would listen, not to menaces, but to a desire to consolidate the independence of nations, and the happiness of mankind. Whatever sacrifices he should make for the independence of the Porte and of Persia, he would still be a gainer: posterity, for which he labours, would acknowledge him its deliverer, and admire the acuteness of that reason which made him discover before hand that the Russians would be the oppressors of the whole world; even as they now oppress the North, and the establishment of that universal monarchy, with which Europe has been so much frightened, and which has so long been held up to its view as the aim of the French nation, which comprises every thing in itself, and can never be dangerous to the independence of other countries."
"If the Russian plenipotentiary came with a message from England, who is there but sees the difficulties, the unavoidable trouble, which new instructions, new pretensions of Russia would introduce? Of whatever nature the objects may be, which divide England and France, those nations would then be obliged to expect the decision of their differences from a far distant country, to which the interests of both are so little known."
"When the cabinet of London applauded the mission of M. Novosilzoff, it did so, because it hoped not only to bring over Russia, but also to draw in Austria and Prussia along with her; for it knows full well, that the concurrence of Russia alone will not allow it to think of the insane plans of partition which it has formed against France, and of which, in its madness, it never ceases to dream. If the English government is desirous of peace, it will recollect that it can reply to a French note, by an English note. These two languages are easily translated, and the intervention of another would render the negotiation more intricate."
"Could M. Novosilzoff himself be accurately acquainted with such knotty affairs? Did he know, that at the time of the treaty of Amiens, the empire of Mysore was not wholly united to the English possessions? that the empire of the Mahrattas was annihilated; that England had doubled her power in India; and that no European ship can sail in those seas? Did he think that France would give up her commerce with India for ever? Did he also see that that commerce alone was not the main point—that England has obtained that point which Catharine never would suffer, by her cannon, at Copenhagen—that, which France never will allow, was obtained of Russia, by Nelson, in the Gulf of Finland—that since that treaty, so contrary to the rights of which even the nations the least bold are jealous, various interpretations have been made of the right of blockade; that whole rivers have been blockaded; that Cadiz was blockaded, even when our squadron were masters in the Streights; that Venice is blockaded, although no English ship has been there for six months past, and that no neutral vessel was seen there neither during six months; the effects of a strange connivance in other powers? At Venice, Trieste, Lisbon, and in Northern ports, all shipments for Genoa were stopped from the moment that port was declared in a state of blockade."
"Did that plenipotentiary come to say that Russia had procured the liberty of the Indies, and of the European commerce in India; the recognition of the universal sovereignty of the seas; the renunciation of all interpretations concerning the right of blockade, henceforth limited to countries attacked, or in danger of being taken, and (in the true sense of the word, to blockade) surrounded on all sides? Did he at the same time come to demand, that the crown of Italy should be placed on another head, and to require the surrender of some parts of the territory on the other side of the Alps? If this was the case, he should have been welcome; he would have met with no obstacles, and his undertaking would have been crowned with success."
"But if he, approving what England does, recognizing her right to search all ships, to place whole kingdoms in a state of blockade, applauding the immense increase of her power in India, come to represent France, that she ought to evacuate Parma and Genoa, and renounce the crown of Italy; then it would appear that it was evidently intended to oppress France; then it would be France which they would wish to bring back to those times when Poland was partitioned without its own consent, when means were found to terrify a degenerate race, to deprive it of the consciousness of its own worth, and even the will of opposing the oppression. France has arms, courage and armies; yea, of whatever nature the coalition shall be, which the English ministers may find means to form, France though regretting the influence of English gold on the Continent, will dissolve the Gordian knot as well as the two proceeding. As often as they shall step in between both to reduce England with equitable and decent bounds, no sacrifice will be too hard for France; but if they will lay the whole weight upon her, she will see in those intentions nothing but hatred and insult, and one must be very ignorant in calculating the power and the state of affairs, to hope to succeed always."
"Poland has been partitioned; France must have for it Belgium, and the Banks of the Rhine. The Crimea has been occupied, the Caucasus, the mouths of the Phasis, &c. France must have a compensation in Europe; the principles of self preservation require it."

"Is a general congress of Europe wished for? Well! Let each power place at the disposal of that congress the conquests which she has made within the last fifty years; re-establish Poland, restore Venice to its senate, Trinidad to Spain, Ceylon to Holland, and the Crimea to the Porte; withdraw to a distance from the Phasis and the Bosphorus; to give up Caucasus and Georgia; let the Porte, after so many disasters, take a little breath; let the dominion of the Mahrattas, and the kingdom of Mysore be re-established, or no longer remain the exclusive property of England—then shall France recede within her ancient boundaries, and in so doing France assuredly will not be the greatest loser. Whence then this furious outcry, this summons to a crusade against a power which, for the last fifty years, has derived less advantage than any other from the revolutions of states, and the changes which have taken place in every part of the globe, and which, uniformly victorious, has retained nothing of her conquests, but what was necessary to form an equitable compensation?"
"Europe had sustained several dreadful shocks; social order had revived; the peace of Amiens had established the gentle system. A feeble ministry, an unexampled arrogance, have kindled the flames of war anew, and exposed the peace of all nations to a state of uncertainty. The continental prince, who shall first join in this project of general subversion, who shall first give the signal for war, will be answerable for all the calamities which may ensue from it, and subject himself to the merited curse of the existing generation."
"It is the opinion of every intelligent person, that the result of a war upon the continent can have no other tendency than to increase the power of France. They are also persuaded that she will not have the weakness, from a pure feeling of generosity, and the vain hope of promoting the happiness of mankind, and the peace of the whole world, to evacuate numerous and populous conquests."
"It is the fashion at present to inveigh against the ambition of France; had she, however, been disposed to retain the territories conquered by her arms, the half of Austria, the states of Venice, the kingdom of Naples, Switzerland, and Holland, would still have been subject to her dominion. The real boundaries of France are the Rhine and Adige. Did not the French penetrate beyond the Adige and the Rhine?—Were they prevented by the force of arms, from taking the Salza and the Drave as their boundaries? Or did they not forego those boundaries, from a generous moderation? It is in the natural course of things, that men such as Woronoff, Thugut, and Acton, (to whom Europe gives a little credit for capacity, as it ascribes to them hatred against every thing that is great and liberal, and who have sold their consciences for English gold) should exert all their influence to re-produce all the calamities of war. The prosperity of nations has occasioned the loss or the diminution of their credit; and this too is fortunate for princes. There are some who have ceased to reign, in consequence of listening to their counsels."
"The calamities of a continental war would fall neither upon Russia nor England, inasmuch as the scene of action would lie in Germany or Italy. What interest then can the French, the Italians, and the Germans take in the mediation of powers, which would employ the moment, when they were engaged in the most sanguinary attacks on each other, to accomplish the downfall of the Turkish and Persian empires? The constant policy of the northern states has been to provoke wars from which they themselves had nothing to dread. Thus it was that Catherine, for several years, permitted Austria and Prussia to carry on the war, still promising them assistance, which however, could not prevent the French armies from appearing before the gates of Vienna. Thus it was that the late emperor of Russia extended the calamities of war, by furnishing Austria with auxiliaries, at a time when Austria would, without them, have acquired many advantages—auxiliaries, however, who upon the first reverse, trod back their steps, and in the middle of a campaign left their allies to sustain alone all the pressure of war, which they had promised to share in common with them."
"In a word, France and Russia can gain nothing by a misunderstanding; they can inflict on each other no injury by a war; and whatever may be the policy of either, there is nothing in which they can find so much advantage as in maintaining a good understanding with each other. We have already declared and once more repeat it, that if Russia evacuate the Bosphorus, Caucasus, Phasis, Georgia, &c. France will accede to any arrangements which can be required with respect to Italy. But, unfortunately, it is too well known, that no one finds pleasure in sacrifices of this nature, and hence France must be allowed to indemnify herself so as to compensate for such advantages as are obtained by the other power."
"As to England, the treaty of Amiens is still in force. It was concluded, after a deliberate and long investigation of the reciprocal interests of the states; it was broken unexpectedly, and upon idle pretences. Re-establish that treaty, and both states are at peace. But if England requires new conditions, if she wishes to enter into a discussion respecting the frontiers of France on the side of Italy, let her give to France a share of the Mahratta territory; let her, in short, adopt maxims consistent with the independence of the other powers. But the English will perhaps say, it is better to sink than to consent that the flag shall protect the cargo—that a vessel, for whatever she contains, or whatever is done on board her, shall be accountable only to the sovereign of the state to which she belongs; that the Indies shall cease to be our property, or that any power shall have a right to share with us in our superiority in the Indies? Do not you then expect that France shall enter into discussions with you on points which do not concern you, or do you consent to enter into any discussion with her upon points which involve the sacred interests of all nations?—France only appreciates the advantages of peace—but she will carry on the war as long as it shall be necessary towards maintaining the honour of her flag, and the preponderance which she has acquired;—and until she has obtained the assurance that in whatever quarter of the world a Frenchman may show himself, he shall not have occasion to blush in consequence of the insults and arrogant assumptions of the English."
LONDON, August 1. Further particulars of the late engagement.
The two captured ships are arrived at Plymouth, the San Rafael had an Admiral's flag—she was towed in by the Windsor Castle, whilst the other, the Firm, was towed in by the Sirius frigate.—Both the Spaniards are dreadfully disabled; the San Rafael is nearly a perfect wreck, and has not a mast standing.—Sir Robert Calder mentions generally that the slaughter on board the captured ships, was very great.—Our Plymouth correspondent states the amount at the enormous number of 300 killed or wounded on board each ship—nor perhaps will this number appear very extraordinary, when we recollect the amount of troops on board besides the crews. The Spaniards are represented to have fought gallantly, and to have borne the brunt of the battle. Undoubtedly the enemy were deeply indebted to the wind and weather, which rendered it impossible for us to take that advantage by signal which we should have done. The enemy are represented to have fought in much confusion, and in struggling parties. They do not seem to have fought in any regular line
of battle. Wherever they could they sent three or four ships against one of ours. The Windsor Castle had for some time four ships of the line upon her. This will account for her having sustained a greater loss in killed and wounded, than any of the other ships, the Malta, excepted which had fewer killed, and more wounded; she had at one time three of the enemy's line attacking her. The Prince of Wales was also in the hottest and thickest of the battle, and is said to be a good deal cut in her sails and masts and wounded. Yet upon the whole, we have to be thankful, that considering the length of the action, and the superiority of numbers against us, we had but so few killed and wounded.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Windsor Castle.
"PLYMOUTH, July 30. The minutes of the action I have sent with this post, as well as I can describe it. I assure you we had very hot work for three hours and a half. We received the fire of seven ships before we came to our opponent, then engaged two French and two Spanish ships of the line for two hours and a half, besides a frigate and a brig. We drove the two Frenchmen out of their line. One of the Spaniards dropped astern; the other struck her colours to us, and was taken possession of by the ships astern. We, being the weather most ship, suffered very much in our rigging and masts. We think ourselves very fortunate in having only 11 killed and 35 wounded, having so many ships upon us. Two more French line of battle ships coming up on our quarter to rake us."
"The Prince of Wales seeing so many on us, made sail up, engaging two of them; took the fire of them from us, and prevented them from raking us. The consequence would otherwise have been serious—We either should have been sunk or most of us killed. The captain of the Egyptian had his boat lowered down with a rope ready to tow us farther from them, as he saw 5 more line of battle ships coming down. What pleasure do I feel in telling you that there is not a braver ship's company in his majesty's service. I will only give you one instance of a seaman who was wounded; his right thigh shot off, and who I fear, will lose the other. As soon as he heard that the Spaniards had struck to us (he was then suffering amputation) he took off his hat and gave three cheers, and exclaimed "I shall die happy." I am happy to say the brave fellow is still living, and have some hopes that his remaining leg will be saved. I have the pleasure to say our prizes are in company. We are the only ship disabled. The rest are gone in pursuit of the French and Spanish fleets! We must have killed a great many of the enemy, if I may judge by the state of one of the ships that struck to us. She had 150 killed and 150 wounded; of the latter nine have since died of their wounds; I mean the St. Rafael, of 80 guns. She had 900 men when she first came into action. I make no doubt but that the French ships which sheered off from us had a great many killed. It is not known, how many men are killed on board the Firm. The ships which we engaged are the St. Rafael 80—Firm 74—Pluto 80—Neptune 98, a frigate, and a brig. You will be surprised to think how we could have stood so many of them. Only the van of our fleet came into action; the fog prevented the rest from coming up with the enemy. I do not believe that a shot was fired in vain out of this ship. The French fired very high, with intent to cut up our rigging. I must, as I intend to send my letters on shore the instant the anchor is gone."
August 4. No farther despatches had been received from Sir Robert Calder when this paper was put to press.—The accounts from the ports which have been published are very contradictory. The following information from an eye witness of the Battle will, therefore, be the more acceptable to our readers:
Lieutenant Nicholson, the bearer of the official despatches, was yesterday at the Jamaica coffee house, where he replied with the utmost frankness and affability to the great number of questions with which he was assailed from all quarters. The following is the substance of the answers he gave. Lieutenant Nicholson described the engagement as having been fought on both sides with uncommon vigour and gallantry for four hours. The enemy at first endeavoured, as much as possible, to avoid coming to action, but when they found themselves under the inevitable necessity of giving battle, they conducted themselves with determined resolution. Had it not been for a successful manœuvre of the hon. capt. Gardiner, who led the van in the Hero, with consummate judgment and intrepidity, it would have been impossible to have brought them to close action on the 22d. A strong north east wind prevailed during the whole of the battle, and the fog was so thick, that even some of our vessels could not avoid firing into each other.
Our superiority in tactics was of no avail, for it was not possible to perceive a signal, and every ship, in a great measure, had to rely on her individual gallantry. It was owing to this unfortunate state of the weather that the Windsor Castle had to sustain more than her due proportion of the contest. There were no means of ascertaining where assistance was most wanted; and that ship at one time bore the brunt of the action. She had the fire of six of the enemy directed against her at the same time, and notwithstanding she maintained her station with great firmness and resolution, not the least confusion was discoverable among her gallant crew, but they kept firing her broadsides with the utmost coolness and precision, in that direction where they supposed they would tell most effectually.
Much surprize, we understand, has been expressed that the engagement terminated at the period it did, when our ships had suffered comparatively so little, and the enemy was so near. The cause of this cessation has been thus satisfactorily explained by Lieutenant Nicholson:—The two Spanish ships which had struck were dropping fast to leeward, and the enemy by a successful manœuvre, might easily have recovered possession of them, if our squadron had not brought to, for the purpose of covering them. But this manœuvre would not have been resorted to, if Sir Robert Calder were not convinced that it was in his power to renew the action when he pleased.—He would have relinquished the two ships of the enemy sooner than have allowed them to escape without a further contest; but he was anxious to preserve, at the same time, both the advantages of the position, and the testimonies of his triumph. He knew from the relative situation of the two fleets, that when he had sent off his prizes and the Windsor Castle (crippled in the engagement), he could force the enemy to give battle again. Besides the gallant admiral was not without the expectation of seeing Lord Nelson arrive, and he was aware that the longer he kept the enemy in sight and prevented them from getting into port, the chances, in favour of that fortunate circumstance, would be increased. Another state of the atmosphere too would allow him to profit by those advantages of skill and dexterity of manœuvre, the impossibility of employing which rendered the preceding action less decisive than it otherwise might have been.
Circumstanced, however, as our fleet was, Sir Robert Calder was determined at all events to meet the enemy, and he expressed the most perfect confidence as to its result. Notwithstanding he thought it prudent to employ every degree of justifiable caution in the face of a fleet superior to him, and therefore he determined to send off the captured ships previous to a renewal of the action. Thus uncumbered with the consequences of his victory, his
operations would be left free and unfettered, and he was left at liberty to follow up the advantages he had already acquired.
As long as day light continued, after the conclusion of the action, the repeating frigates announced that the enemy were formed in line of battle a few miles off, and in appearance lying too in expectation of being attacked. The wind still continued at north east, which prevented them from attempting a Spanish port; and it would have been in vain for them to have endeavoured to turn to windward without making a sacrifice of all their dull sailing vessels, which must have been captured by our fast sailing ships. The enemy, therefore, having no alternative, seemed disposed to risk another action rather than abandon a considerable part of their force to our squadron.
Sir Robert Calder was all the time between the enemy and the land, and had the wind (which was North East and against their getting into Ferrol) come round to the Westward of South West, still it would be in his power to intercept them. While he preserved the position the respective fleets were in when Lieutenant Nicholson came away, there would be no possibility of the combined Squadron getting into Ferrol without opening itself a passage through the British fleet.
An officer on board the San Rafael gives the following account of the object of the combined fleets. He positively states, that with the Rochefort squadron, and a greater force, which they expected to join them from Spain, among which was the Carthagena squadron, they calculated upon collecting a force of upwards of thirty sail of the line besides frigates. With this it was their intention to proceed, as they did, to the West Indies, in order to alarm us for our West India possessions, and to induce us to send an equal force after them, whilst they should return home and convoy a number of troops to Ireland. This officer says that they only took out with them 4000 troops from Toulon, 500 of which they left at Martinique, and 500 at Guadalupe; the remainder they brought home. Before they left Martinique they began to be short of provisions, and now greatly in want of them.
August 7. The merchants at Leeds and the rest of Yorkshire have come to a resolution not to ship any goods in neutral vessels, to any port whatever, American ships to American ports excepted.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
The brig Ann Elizabeth, Williams, of this port was left at Malaga the 3d August.
The ship Mentor, of New York, from this port to London was spoken the 12th inst.
The schooner Adeline, Strong, of this port is detained at New-Providence.
From Lloyd's List, Aug. 2.
The ship Charles, Chauncy, from Virginia, has arrived at Helvoet.
The Inconstant, Taylor, arrived from Virginia off Portsmouth the 31st July.
The Hunter, Payne, from Virginia arrived at Cowes, the 31st July.
New-York, Sept. 16. The brig Ulysses Ingersoll, in 24 days from Martinique, Sept. 9, in lat. 35, long. 7, 43, spoke brig Susanna, Lovet, of Brunswick; from Porto-Rico, for Portland. On the 31st August, the Susanna, spoke the ship Montezuma, which was then a prize to a privateer, taken on the 9th of August. On the 22d of August, the Montezuma was dismasted, and the privateer foundered alongside of her. The captain of her (Mr. Ives) with a part of his crew had been previously put on board an American vessel. The Susanna supplied the Montezuma with a barrel of beef and bread. The ship had on board 300 slaves, and had but one day's provisions, then in lat. 31, long. 75. The Ulysses lost her top-mast on Saturday in a squall.
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THE undersigned, late founder and proprietor of the CABINET OF NATURAL HISTORY, of New-York, presuming on the favourable disposition of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk, to promote useful institutions, and confident that they agree, with all intelligent persons, in their opinion of Natural History, which freed from the obscurity, in which it was heretofore involved, has acquired a high degree of importance, in the scale of estimation; and consequently that an establishment, having for its object to promote the study thereof might be acceptable to them, makes bold to invite them to form a society, for the purpose of providing their Town with an ELEMENTARY INSTITUTION, connected with a BOTANICAL GARDEN and a MUSEUM, which might serve at once as an useful School for the Instruction of their Youth, in a valuable branch of Science, and as an ornament to their place of residence.
To the learned and to the true friends of Science, it is needless to state how much Commerce, Agriculture, Medicine and Arts, are aided and promoted by Natural History, and how nearly they are connected with all the concerns of human life: but as these preponderant considerations may decide in favour of the proposed plan, many of those, whose contributions are solicited, it has been thought expedient, to make this merit on the subject.—The spirit of liberality and the improved taste which characterise the inhabitants of the populous and wealthy State of Virginia, will, it is trusted, not be wanting at Norfolk, on an occasion, where an object, both useful and honourable to the same is proposed.
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The inhabitants of the State of Virginia, in general, to be invited to contribute to the success of the undertaking.
The Subscribers to the fund, to be convened in a general meeting, as soon as the said sum of eight thousand dollars shall be subscribed, for the purpose of constituting themselves in a regular society; of framing rules and regulations for its government, and of appointing a committee charged with the general administration.
The Subscribers to use their influence with the Corporation of the Town to obtain the grant, or, at least, the use, for a length of time, of a suitable Lot of Ground, on which a competent building might be erected, connected with a Garden, furnished with Green Houses.
The undersigned to lay before the Committee, as soon as it will be appointed, a plan for procuring, with all possible economy, the subjects, which are to compose the collections, and to be bound to deliver Elementary Lectures on Zoology, Botany and Mineralogy, as soon as the collections will be extensive enough to illustrate the same with specimens of each class, order, genus and species.
DELACOSTE.
SUBSCRIPTION. We the Subscribers, desirous to form at Norfolk, an Elementary Institution, for the promotion of the study of Natural History, agree by these, to pay the sums by us respectively subscribed, towards a fund to be appropriated to the formation of a Botanical Garden, and a Museum, under such regulations, as the majority of the Subscribers may determine at a meeting to be convened, as soon as the sum of eight thousand dollars shall be subscribed. The Subscribers to have the privilege of visiting the Garden and Museum gratis.
A LOT FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE and pleasantly situated LOT, of fifty by one hundred feet on Moore's Point, may be had on reasonable terms, by applying to William Harishorne, jun. September 25. 166
To Mr. Robert Gilmour, surviving partner of Logan & Gilmour, Esq., I HAVE obtained a Commission from the Court of Norfolk County, to take the Depositions of Thomas Newton, John Green, Alexander Love, William Porter, and James Matthews, to be read in evidence in a suit in Chancery, brought by me, as Administrator de bonis non of Richard Keelick, against you, and now depending in that Court.—As you do not reside within the Commonwealth, and have no known Agent or Attorney within the State, to whom notice of the time and place of taking the Depositions can be given—in conformity to the Act of Assembly, I do hereby notify you, that between the hours of eight in the morning and six in the afternoon, of Tuesday the 14th day of November next, at the Office of Robert B. Taylor, in the Borough of Norfolk, I shall proceed to execute the Commission aforesaid, and take the Depositions of the witnesses before mentioned. I am your obedient Servant, ROBERT KELSICK, Administrator de bonis non of ROBERT KELSICK. September 29. 167
WILLIAM COX,
Desirous of quitting Business in this place, offers for Sale, the whole of his assortment of DRY GOODS,
Consisting of—Saleable Fall and Fashionable Articles, On a liberal Credit, and at reduced prices, for approved Notes, by the purchasers.—He will continue until such purchasers appear, or until Monday the 4th of November next, to sell off the Goods on his usual low terms, by retail, and at Publick Auction, to begin on said Monday, and to continue from day to day, until the whole shall be disposed of.—Terms, two months for all sums over 100 dollars and not exceeding 300—exceeding 300 dollars, 90 days. AT THE SAME TIME, WILL BE SOLD, PEW, No. 41, in the Presbyterian Church, and the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE belonging to W. C. September 25. 168
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome 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 satisfactory. September 25. 169
SALE AT AUCTION,
BY F. SMITH. On Friday next, the 27th instant, at 10 o'clock, WILL BE SOLD, For ready money, at the Dwelling House of Mr. Philip Menop, in Church-Street,
A VARIETY OF GENTEEL
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising—Beds, Bedding, Tables, Chairs, Side-Board, Sofa, some elegant Cut Glass, a handsome Passage Lamp, &c. &c. &c. September 23. 162
LAND FOR SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed in Trust, from Edward Moulton, to Henry Dickson, to satisfy a debt due to William Dickson, WILL BE SOLD, To the Highest Bidders, for Ready Money, on Tuesday 1st of October, PLANTATION situated on Paradise Creek, near Portsmouth.—The sale to take place at 12 o'clock, at the Market House in Portsmouth. HENRY DICKSON, Trustee. September 18. 136

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS RECEIVED BY THE BRIG BETSEY, FROM NAPLES, 120 Tons CAMPECHE LOG WOOD, of the 1st quality. 70 Logs of MAHOGANY. 100 Boxes White and Brown SUGAR. 36 Hogsheads MOLASSES. ALSO—ON HAND, 66 Pipes, 40 Hogsheads, } TENERIFFE WINE. 25 Quarter Casks, 5 Pipes VINEGAR. 40 Barrels WALNUTS. 6 Hlds. } PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR. 60 Bbls. } 12 Hogsheads St. Martin's SUGAR. A few Logs St. Domingo MAHOGANY. The whole of which will be sold on very moderate terms, for approved paper. Edward Roberts. August 21. tf 87
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 13 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALCANT do. 22 Qrs. 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
FALL GOODS, Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush. J. & W. Southgate. September 2. 2m 115 Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, September 2, 1805. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A FEW THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING OF Approved endorsed 60 day Bills on London. ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier. 115 NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVEN No. 128 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
TO RENT, Two Rooms adjoining the Office of the Publick Ledger. Apply at this office. July 26. THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Goss, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumfries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blunt's American Coast Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skillets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheaves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 628
TO RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October.) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Proud. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. September 6. tf 194
BUENOS AIRES HIDES, Now landing from on board the Ship Nancy, Capt. Laurence, from Rio de la Plata. For sale by William Pennock. September 4. tf 123 300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, For sale by James Maurice & Co. September 2. tf 119
TO RENT, The Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main- Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547 IRISH LINEN. TWELVE BOXES BROWN LINEN, For sale at my Office. William B. Lamb. September 4. 6 124
NOTICE. THE concern of JOHN STRATTON & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those to whom the concern is indebted, as well as those who are indebted to the concern, will settle their accounts with Geo. Wilson. Geo. Wilson, J. Stratton. August 30. tf 109
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANTER, BOUGH, from London, and PANDORA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptance in Turn,—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Nap Cotions. 16 Boxes Boys' and Mens 18 do. of Rose Blankets. Hats. 9 do. Stripe do. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 9 do. White and Red 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. Flannels. 30 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and 150 Kgs of Gunpowder. Kenewy. 40 Casks Nails. 12 do. Blue do. 4 do. Seine Twine. 14 do. Blue & Green Half 6 Trunks Mens' and Wo- Thicks. mens' Worsted Hose. 6 do. Stripe and Grey 3 Bales of Ozanburg. Coatings. Fleecey Hosiery, for La- 2 do. Yarn Hose. dies' and Gentlemens' 2 do. Carpeting and Car- wear. pets. Muslins, Dimities, Cal- 8 do. Mixed Fernaughts. licoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
JOHN STRATTON, WISHES to acquaint his Friends and the Publick, that he would be glad to take 6 or 8 genteel BOARDERS, by the Week, Month, or Year, at the house where he now lives, on Granby Street, near the United States' Bank—it is a very airy, pleasant and healthy situation; and every atten- tion will be paid, to render those who favour him with their custom, as comfortable as possible, and charges reasonable. September 16. 1M 151 FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Just received from Liverpool, per Ship Fredonia, by Richard Taylor. September 16. 1M 146
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE, Have received per Ship Fredonia, Captain Malachy, from Liverpool, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres, Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms. THEY HAVE FOR HIRE, TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS. September 16. 2M 147 FOR SALE, On board the Ship Pegasus, lying at my Wharf, 1239 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots. A. Maclure. September 15. tf 143
Landed from the Ship Susan, Captain Loring, LISBON WINE, In Pipes and Quarter Casks. Oliveira, Fernandes & Co. WHO HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF PORT WINE, Of very superior quality—in Pipes, Hogsheads, and Quarter Casks, in Cases. September 9. 3w 197
NOW LANDING, From on board the Schooner Lydia, Capt. Livingston, from Madeira, 8 Pipes, 8 Hogsheads, } OLD PARTICULAR WINE, 12 Qrs. Casks, } fit for immediate use. 59 Pipes, } PARTICULAR WINE, 1 Qr. Cask, } Vintage—1804. 10 Pipes LONDON MARKET And from on board the Ship Cutler, William Bryant, Master, from St. Petersburg, 80 Tons Clean HEMP. 600 Pieces RUSSIA DUCK. 200 do. RAVENS DUCK. 200 do. RUSSIA SHEETING. 35 Ton IRON. For Sale by William Pennock. September 18. 1M 154
TO LEASE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS, HANDSOME and well situated LOT, 110 by 100 feet, near Harrison Allmand's—For terms, apply to MARY YOUNG, Or, WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, jun. September 18. tf 157 NOTICE. THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for im- mediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly au- thorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop. N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, and ROBERT C. JENNINGS, and Co. under the firm of SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12. tf 814
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Martha & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHIRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the Brig Betsey, from Kingston. 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 36,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Fame, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27. tf 716
MARTIN FISK, Has this day landed from the Ship Glary, from Liverpool, AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF CUT GLASS, For family use—such as Decanters, Wine Glasses, & Tumblers July 5. tf 795
PREPARING FOR THE PRESS, And will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume, THE SPIRIT OF THE PUBLICK JOURNALS; BEING an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. and which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the Baltimore Evening Post, are requested to give the above ad- vertisement a few insertions in their papers. When publish- ed, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. August 28.
NOW LANDING, From on board the Brig Fame, Captain Dogget, from Porto Rico, 29 Tons FUSTICK. 78 Bags, } GREEN COFFEE. 2 Barrels, } 34 Hds. } SUGARS—1st quality. 97 Barrels, } For Sale by William Pennock. September 2. 3w 138
HIBBERT'S PORTER AND BROWN STOUT Just received per the Ship Planter, from London, A QUANTITY OF Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Apply to ROBERT MAITLAND & Co. August 28. 6w 103 FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. Au. 21. 19. tf 77
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Henop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Compting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
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 skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 4d, do. 10d per lb. 6d, do. 8d per M. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 4d, do. 4s 6d per M. 6d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
LANDING At the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann, 200 Gross BOTTLES. 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS. 5000 Bushels COALS. For sale by A. Maclure. September 4. tf 122
THE SUBSCRIBERS, TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS S. TAYLOR, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, THAT the management of the affairs of that estate is confided to Robert B. Taylor, to whom persons in- debted are desired to make payment, and those who have claims to make them known. JAMES THORBURN, MARTIN FISK, JAMES MAURICE. August 28. 3w 101
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOYT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
TO PRINTERS. I WILL DISPOSE OF A FONT OF BURGEIS TYPE, Upon which the Publick Ledger is at present printed. It consists of about 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, with French and Latin accents; has been carefully used; and is almost as good as when new. Should the whole be too much, any one who might incline to purchase ONE HALF, will please to make application, by letters post paid, or personally, at this Office. The terms will be liberal, and a credit will be given, if required, to a purchaser who can give good security in Norfolk or Baltimore. John Cowper. August 26.
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately.) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
DESERTION. DESERTED from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 32 years old, 5 feet 7 1-2 in- ches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward on his delivery at this post. J. Saunders, Captain U. S. Artillery Commanding. Fort Nelson, August 30. tf 408
NOTICE. CONCERT-HALL, BOSTON, May, 1805. THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Publick, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent, during the summer season, that the house known by the name of Concert-Hall, situate in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (cor- ner of Court and Hanover Streets) has been fitted up at a ve- ry great expense with the genteel accommodations. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient house, or a more grateful reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall, whose assiduity to serve them shall excel the liberality of their patronage. 765 1aw3m T. WHITCOMB. A SINGLE MAN, Who writes a fair hand, and understands the French language well, will meet with an eligible situation by applying to the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 28. tf 49
NORFOLK BOROUGH: At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. Alexander Macleay, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Waddey, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Waddey & Co. Compts. Against, Gilbert Robinson, and James Brown, Merchants. trading as partners under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan. Defs. THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having en- tered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Congress, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the Complainant by their Counsel, It is ordered , That the said De- fendants Robertson and Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Com- plainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Courthouse of the said Borough: And it is further ordered , That the De- fendant Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan, de- ceased, who hath effects of the said Robertson and Brown, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such ef- fects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. (A Copy, Teste.) 127 WILLIAM SHARP, C.N.B.C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. William Pennock, Compts. Against Jean de St. Maria, Robert Law In Chancery. Francis, and Theo. Armitage, Defs. The defendant Jean de St. Maria , not having en- tered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court—And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant Jean de St. Maria , do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough: And it is fur- ther ordered, that the defendants Robert Law, Francis, and Theo. Armitage , who have effects of the said Jean de St. Maria , in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same. (A Copy) 126 Teste, Wm. SHARP, C. N. B. C.
JOHN C. NIEMYRE, Has received in addition to his former assortment of GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly en- titled to drawback, Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, ter, Wine Glasses, and Britannias, Basket Flasks, &c. Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 3 Boxes English Mustard. yard wide, 8 bales Cloths, Blankets, Coat- ings, &c. Downlass and Creas of the best Andirons, Waffleiron, quality, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Shirt linen, Diapers, Seeds of all kinds, Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Table matts, & Straw plates, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 Suspenders of the best kind, yards wide, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Ticklenburgs, Ozanburgs, Fifes, Harp strings and Brown Hempens Hessian, Violin strings, elegant Brown and White Rolls, Bows and Instruction books Russia Sheetings and light Looking Glasses, a large Canvas. assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 130, cheap by the quantity. Plush for Saddles, black Sa- tim for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stock- ings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scis- sars, Muffs and Tippits of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decan- I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in pay- ment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Ap- ply as above. December 5. tf 273
I HAVE RECEIVED, Per the Sch er Concord, Capt. Rogers, from Bristol, 100 Casks NAILS—assorted, and 9 do. WEDDING HOES. Which will be sold low for cash, or good paper. R. Gibson.
ON HAND, A quantity of SPIKES—assorted. WINDOW GLASS, 8 by 10, 11 by 9, 12 by 10, 14 by 12. FIG BLUE, in boxes. 50 Kgs WHITE LEAD. 30 Pipes Old L. P. MADEIRA WINE. 30 do. HOLLAND GIN. 50 Puncheons ANTIGUA & GRENADA RUM. 5 Pipes FRENCH BRANDY. 20 Barrels N. E. RUM. A few tiers Brown SUGAR, super. qua. 400 Sacks SALT. A quantity of CRATES—Earthen Ware well assorted. 300 Barrels BEEF. 50 do. PORK. 50 do. NAVY BREAD. 34 Hogsheads RICHMOND TOBACCO. 20 do. YORK RIVER do. September 6. 1aw3w 130
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c. THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the Royal Gazette and Baltimore Advertiser, published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, and correct information to subscribers in Europe and America, of the arrivals, clearances, captures, and misfor- tunes, that may happen to vessels about these and the dif- ferent West India Islands. As the procuring and forwarding such information, will occupy much time, and be attended with considerable ex- pense—to insure this attention, it will be necessary that men interested in mercantile and other information, should sub- scribe with liberality to his Gazette. It is published twice a week, price eight dollars and a half per annum. One hal in advance. SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received in London, by the proprietor of the Cou- rier; 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 proprietor of the Publick Ledger; in Baltimore, by Mr. G. Douglass, and the proprietors of the American; in Philadel- phia, by Mr. C. P. Wayne, and the proprietor of the True American; in New-York, by T. & J. Swards, E. Sergeant & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle, and of the Daily Advertiser. ROBERT WILSON. Nassau, (New-Providence,) June 28.
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.