Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-11-08 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRAEMIA LAURA.
VOL. VI.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 8, 1809.
NO. 401.
For Charter, The Ship General Colbourn, Capt. Prince, burthen 243 tons. MOSES MYERS & SON.
Stoved SALT for sale on board the above Ship, and a few CRATES. In Store—RUSSIA and RAVEN'S DUCK. November 3.
For Sale or Charter, The fast-sailing SHIP ARCTIC, Burthen 200 tons, Philadelphia built, coppered to the keel, and in complete order to receive a cargo immediate ly. For terms apply to William Dickson. November 3.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The very fast sailing SHIP THOMAS, D. Fraser, master. Geo. Murray, & Co. November 3.
For Sale or Charter, The new copper fastened Brig ERIN, Burthen 1000 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in about 8 days. For terms apply to E. Higgins, or J. Moran. October 28.
For Charter, The Brig SUMNER, Capt. Malcomb, Burthen 1600 barrels. Apply to Moses Myers & Son. For Sale on board at Commerce-Street wharf, on low terms.
100,000 feet Northern BOARDS. October 18.
For Charter, The Brig MARY, Capt. Woodbury, burthen 1400 barrels. Moses Myers & Son. October 16.
For Charter, The Ship United States, Capt. Porter, burthen 400 hogsheads. Moses Myers & Son. For Sale, PORT WINE in pipes.
In Store, Liverpool SALT loose and in sacks. October 9.
For Charter, The Brig CONCORD, J. Nason, master, burthen 300 blds. is in good order and ready for a cargo. Moses Myers and Son. Who offer for Sale, A few firkins fresh BUTTER, 10 pipes Gin; 90 barrels prime Pork, Soap, Candles, and Cheese in boxes, 60 barrels No 1 and 2 Beef. October 9.
For Charter, The Ship UNION, Capt. Shaw, Burthen 275 tons, will carry about 250 hogsheads tobacco. Also, The Brig SAMPSON, Capt. Mason, Burthen 161 tons, will carry about 180 blds. Both in good order, and ready to take on board. Freight to Spain or Portugal will be preferred. Richard Blow. October 6.
For Charter, The fine Brig VENUS, W. Trasetham, master, burthen 180 Tons. Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, 400 boxes Brown Havanna Sugar, sup. qual. 50 barrels Mucavado do. do. 100,000 wt prime Green Coffee. Sept. 18.
Office of the Marine Insurance Company, Norfolk, October 16, 1809. The President and Directors of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORFOLK, have this day declared a dividend of ONE DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS on each Share of Stock, which will be paid to the Stockholders, their Attorneys, or legal Representatives, on the 20th day of this present month, or at any time after. Applications for payment to be made at this office, between the hours of ten and two o'clock. John Cowper, Sec'y.
NOTICE. I intend to petition the next General Assembly, to pass a special act, authorising the Overseers of the Poor, or Commissioners for that purpose, to be appointed, to sell the GLEBE LANDS, in the County of Mathews, whereof I am the incumbent, and the interest arising from such sale to be annually applied to my use during my life, or my continuance as the incumbent minister, and also to sell the BRICK WALLS of the Church, commonly called the New Church, being now in a parish, where situation, and the money to be applied as other monies directed by law arising from the sale of Glebe Lands. Armistead Smith. August 18.
50 Tierces RICE, Just received from Charleston by the schooner Ploughboy— For Sale by George Raincock. November 1.
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ships Caledonia and Desdemona, from London, and United States from Liverpool, their FALL SUPPLY, which with their Stock on hand comprises a very extensive and general assortment, consisting of almost every kind of Woollen, Silk, Linen, and Cotton GOODS, Cutlery and Hardware. ALSO, Fine and coarse Hats, Seine Twine, Stationary, Pipes, Copperas, and Patent Shot—All of which they will sell on very moderate terms for Cash or approved paper. October 11.
Fall and Winter Goods.
The Subscriber having this summer visited the principal Manufacturing Towns in England and Scotland, where he collected an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, (Part of which he is now landing, the balance are daily expected) his assortment consists of Gentlemen's Superfine and Ladies' fashionable Pelisse Cloths; Cassimeres and coarse Woollens; Linens, Diapers and Sheetings; Cotton Goods in great variety; Hats, Hosiery, and Glass-Ware; Hardware, Nails and Cutlery of every description. From his experience and mode of purchasing, he flatters himself in being able to supply his friends and the publick, on as good terms as can be found in any part of this country. George M'Intosh. October 11.
DRY GOODS, Fall and Winter Goods.
WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED 53 packages of Staple & Fancy Goods, Comprising an extensive assortment, which will be sold at low prices for Cash, or approved paper. October 12.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Fall and Winter Goods.
It is a bad Wind that favors no Voyage. A large part of the community will gain what a small part will lose, by an attempt to diversify me—I will enter into the system of underwriting. My prices therefore, shall be as low, or lower for BOOTS and SHOES than any person's in Norfolk, provided they do not take less than two dollars for good Boots. Samuel Coleman. October 11.
FOR SALE, 1000 SPANISH HIDES, Of superior quality. Apply to J. MORAN. October 1.
Hibbert's Brown Stout.
50 casks Hibbert's best bottled Brown STOUT, Received by the Ship Caledonia, from London, and for Sale by Robert Maitland. October 11.
LANDING, This day from the Schooner Saratoga, Capt. Taylor, 101 hogsheads? 52 barrels? SUGAR, Which will be sold low for Cash or approved paper, at 60 and 90 days. Geo. Murray & Co. October 6.
FOR SALE, That Valuable PROPERTY known by the name of The Gosport Distillery, With all the Utensils thereto belonging. The Stills, four in number, are in good order, and from one charge upwards of 300 gallons Spirits may be produced. The still is to be made very accommodating, and as the house is now in operation, the purchaser will be furnished with a sufficient quantity of Rooms to go to work with immediately. James Young. September 22.
NOTICE to Several Given, That a PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass to incorporate the MECHANICAL SOCIETY of the Borough of Norfolk.
State of North-Carolina, Superior Court, April Chowan County. Term, 1809. JAMES R. BENT, vs. ADAM CURTIS. In Equity. THE Defendant in this suit having failed to appear and file his answer agreeable to law, and it being represented to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this State, it is therefore ordered that notice be given to the said ADAM CURTIS in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, for the space of six weeks; that unless he appears at or before the next term to be held in the town of Edenton, on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and file his answer, judgment pro confesso will be entered up against him. By Order, J. B. BLOUNT. C. M. E. C. C. Aug. 23.
FOR SALE, In consequence of the death of ROBERT DONALDSON, the partnership in trade at Norfolk, under the firm of Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. and at Fayetteville and Wilmington, in North-Carolina, under the firm of Donaldson, Mac Millan, & Co. will terminate on the first day of November next. The business at Norfolk will be closed by James Thorburn, and at Fayetteville and Wilmington by John Mac Millan. Those who may have claims on either house, or against them, to present them; and their debtors to pay the same, or to make payment. James Thorburn, John Mac Millan, Surviving Partners. October 23.
The Subscriber will continue the business at Norfolk, for his own account, and collects the debt of this company's friends and customers. James Thorburn. October 23.
40 quarter casks Sherry WINE, 5 pipes fourth proof Cogniac BRANDY. For Sale by Moses Myers & Son. October 18.
A small, but Valuable FARM for Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER owns a Farm of about 200 acres, in the County of York, which he is disposed to sell. It lies nearly half way between the towns of York and Hampton, and is bounded on its southern side by the main road leading from Hampton, through York and Williamsburg to Richmond. It would therefore be a good stand for a Tavern or Store, or the Shop of a Mechanick; the soil is every where fertile, and in some parts highly so; and perhaps no land promises, from the nature of soil and other advantages, with more certainty to reward its cultivator. It lies near a Water Grist and Saw Mill, and within about two miles of a good publick landing. The river on which this landing is established, is remarkable for the fine quality as well as the abundance of its Fish and Oysters. Upon the upper part of the land, there is a small Dwelling-House, in which there is a tenant for the present year; but the house is of little value; there are no other buildings on the land. Mr. Guerard Robinson, who resides near it will show it to any one disposed to view it, and either he or Capt. Mallory Todd, of Smithfield, or Mr. Richard Young, of Warwick Town will treat for the sale of it, or application may be made to Merit M. Robinson. Smithfield, October 18.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
Deserted on the night of the 13th instant, from on board the frigate United States, THOMAS GARAGANO, Drummer; ALEXANDER DEMOLIN, and RAYMOND GOTIER, privates, belonging to the Marine Corps. GARAGANO, by birth, is an Italian; about 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. ALEXANDER DEMOLIN is by birth a Frenchman, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 and an half inches high, dark eyes, brown hair, sallow complexion. RAYMOND GOTIER, is also by birth a Frenchman, 26 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, light complexion, by trade a potter, speaks very little English. Whoever will apprehend the said deserters, and deliver them to any officer in the service of the United States, or on board the frigate United States, shall receive the above reward, or Ten Dollars for either. J. B. Crane, Lieutenant Commanding Marines. October 16.
CASH For Rough Hhd. and Bbl. STAVES, Of good quality, will be given by C. & F. Whittle. October 2.
NOTICE. A Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth, praying that an Act may be passed to allow the Dismal Swamp Canal Company to increase the rates of Toll on the Canal when finished. September 27.
Columbian Mills FLOUR. THE SUBSCRIBERS Are, and will be regularly supplied with FLOUR From the above Mills, which will be found equal to any manufactured in the United States. C. & F. Whittle. September 22.
FOR SALE, 60 MASTS, of different sizes, 10,000 feet OARS, 100 dozen HANDSPIKES. Proby, Harman & Co. August 30.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obe's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obe's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale at their Warehouse at the corner of Marietta's Wharf, 22 bales Louisiana COTTON, 25 pieces Russia CANVAS, 40 do. German RAVENS DUCK, 130 do. do. OZNABURGS, 350 do. do. BROWN ROLLS, 100 do. do. WHITE ROLLS, 40 do. do. HESSIAN ROLLS, 4000 COFFEE BAGS, 1500 Three Bushel SACKS, A few pieces extra fine SHIRT LINEN, 20 Pieces German SHEETING, 70 Boxes superior quality Spanish SEGARS, 800 weight GLUE, 120 boxes SHIRT PIPES, 30 dozen excellent SIEVES, 6000 weight St. Domingo COFFEE, 4000 do. Jamaica do. Niemeyer and von Kapff. Note—We will take in payment Norfolk, New Bern, and Cape Fear Bank Notes; or barter for Flour, Sugar, Peas, &c. &c. N. & V. K.
That entire Stock of our GOODS, contained in our Store on Main-Street, consisting in an elegant and particularly well assorted assortment of Cutlery, Glassware, Looking Glasses, and Fancy Articles, Together with the unexpired Lease of two years from the 1st January next, of the whole HOUSE, which may either be converted into two separate Tenements, and let to any excellent dry Cellers. For wholesale and retail business, that stand is fully equal to any on the Main-Street. Apply as above. November 3.
AMUSEMENT. Just Received Fifteen Groce Eagle, Harry 8th, Merry Andrew, and Highland PLAYING CARDS, Of first quality. Also, Winter Strained Sermaceti OIL, Of the best kind for Lamps, at One Dollar per gallon. Ladies' Morocco Ties and Slippers, With Cork Soles. For Sale by E. Sturtevant, No. 11, Market-quare.
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Schooner Norfolk, from London, The following ARTICLES, Which will be sold low for Cash or short credit, 41 cases HATS, fine and coarse, 11 bales Superfine Cloths; 6 do. Oznaburgs, 2 do. Sacking, 1 do. Sail Cloth, English and East-Coker, 3 do. of Slops, Settled Jackets and Trousers, 32 casks Copperas; 20 boxes Pipes, 75 do. of Spikes, from 4 to 7 inches, 29 do. Nails, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, 3 tons Test London White Lead, 100 casks London Brown Stout Porter. And in Store, A general assortment of Dry Goods, 50,000 weight best Green Coffee, 10,000 do. St. Domingo do, 2,000 bushels Liverpool Stoved Salt, 150 sacks do. And a few Well Toned Grand and Square PIANO FORTES, With additional Keys. October 25.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Price 37 1-2 CENTS, A few Copies of LETTERS, Under the signatures of SEMEX and of A FARMER. Comprehending an examination of the conduct of our Executive, towards France and Great-Britain, out of which the present crisis has arisen, originally published in the North American. From the Editor's Preface. Great publick exigencies, in free governments, have always called forth great virtue and genius. Thus the printing occurrences of the day prove, that the lapse of twenty years has not turned our attention aside from that salutary vigilance of their rulers and jealousies of their rights, without which our government could not have been established and continued. Should we survive the fraud, prejudice and power, which have conspired for our ruin, we shall prove it more than timely illustrations of the sage, and the heroic defence of the patriot, than to native good sense and unswerving attachment to liberty in the face of the people. We have here another proof, that the American nation is an inextinguishable source for its intelligence, as for its civilization, and its unalterable adherence to national freedom. The late attempt, upon both, have electrified the whole country. The retired, the timid, the wavering, and the dastardly, have all been brought into the ranks of that phalanx, which is determined to save the country. By such men, it must be saved!
A Gentleman of this neighbourhood, purposes visiting some of the Western parts of Tennessee and Kentucky, would undertake the management of affairs in either state—confident that he can and will refer for evidence of his capacity, to the records of employment in the British Army. Office.
NOTE. sending notice to the several members of the Company of Friends, who are entitled to a share of the profits of the business of the year, and who are desired to be present at the meeting of the Company, to be held on the 20th day of November next, at the office of the Company, in the Borough of Norfolk, at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiving the accounts, and of electing the Officers for the ensuing year. James Thorburn. October 23.

The foreign intelligence from Europe, is of no inconsiderable interest. In Great Britain, the dispositions of the Cabinet, are calculated to excite apprehensions, as weakening the executive branch of the government, at a crisis, when all its energy is requisite for the safety of the nation. The form and administration of the English government is so superior to what exists on the continent of Europe, that no comparison can be made. This however true in the ordinary times of peace, does not hold equally so in times of great and extraordinary emergency. The secrecy, energy, and dispatch, which mark the operations of Napoleon, give an evident advantage in all military enterprises; with him there is no discussion upon the propriety of a measure, (of which no man dare speak) before it is undertaken, and no one dare to notice a disaster or defeat. In England the very reverse is the case. If an enemy is not informed through his spies, the publick journals give timely information, and ambitious and unprincipled politicians are always ready to ascribe disaster or disappointment, to ignorance or impolicy. The discussions which appear in the English papers, while they furnish strong evidence of the freedom of the press, must produce some discontent.
The present rupture in the cabinet will furnish abundant matter for complaint, which it is probable will not be satisfied but with a complete change of men, and principles; for it is evident from the refusal of Lords Grenville and Grey to form an administration upon general principles, that nothing short of an entire change will satisfy them; this will not be yielded to, and although an administration is formed without the aid of Lords Grenville and Grey, or any of their friends, we doubt whether it will be found of sufficient strength, for conducting the affairs of the nation. In these struggles for power the honour and safety of the nation will become secondary considerations. In ordinary times, these matters would produce no effect, nor excite any interest in this country, but in this awful crisis of human affairs, the fate of Great Britain excites a deep and serious interest. Although the injustice and insults which we have at times experienced from Great Britain, must and does occasion considerable indignation, yet there is no honest and reflecting man, who could wish that she should fall under the yoke of him, who holds the Continent in chains of adamant; for so sure as that event happens, we shall ourselves close the last scene of the tragedy of enslaved Empires, Kingdoms and Republics. There are some who think a change in the British administration will prove favourable to our interests, if it does, pro tanto, we shall rejoice.
The procrastinated negotiations between France and Austria, are unaccountable, but we are decidedly of opinion that they must and will terminate in a peace, that will prostrate the honour, power, and independence of the Austrian empire at the feet of Napoleon; when we perceive that the French emperor had the power or influence to oblige the Arch Duke to resign the command of the army, we must confess, that all our hopes, from the energy of Austria expired. Driven to despair, and inflamed to madness, at the inexorable temper of the tyrant, and the humiliating terms which he will endeavour to impose, Austria may possibly make another effort, and it may be powerful, but it will resemble the convulsive spasms of dissolution.
These are gloomy apprehensions, but what other can be entertained, when we look at the conduct of our rival Francis, disregarding the dictates of humanity, the rules of policy, and ties of blood, he has consented to part with his best soldier, most faithful counsellor, and dearest brother. It is in vain to look for any thing like magnanimity after that. There are means in Austrian monarchy yet to save it, if they want a more able direction, than can be given to them by the present chief of the nation.
The peace between Russia & Sweden, tho' not stated officially, was to be expected, and as it was a matter of necessity on the part of the latter, the terms ought not to surprise us. Sweden, to use a vulgar phrase, will get out of the frying pan into the fire. Her commerce, (unless Great Britain, from the consideration that she has been forced into measures) spares it, will be literally annihilated, as well as her navy, if it exists but half an hour.
In Spain and Portugal nothing new has occurred. Since the Spanish fleet, which was at Ferrol, has been driven into the hands of the French, it has been for Cadiz; this appears to have been a subject of conversation with the British government. Our advices from Spain direct, are later than those from England, though the latter give us a more distinct view of the position of the armies. It would appear by advices from Bordeaux, that 40,000 troops are on a march from Spain; if this be true, it is good news for Buonaparte, has assured us, the result of his negotiations will be satisfactory.
We did not expect upon the many gloomy periods of the revolutionary war, when we were with the French, that we should, notwithstanding all our efforts, be successful; we should have been annihilated, if we had not been saved by the distinguished conduct of
the return of the French army, was noticed in our last, and it appears that all hopes of accommodation with France, are extinguished, but upon two conditions. Either that we must declare war against Great Britain, and resist the right of her vessels searching our merchant ships. The first is a plain proposition, and requires no comment; the other would in effect be the same, but deserves some notice. France assumes it as a right, which she has, to capture and condemn our vessels, provided they have been visited by, or in a more common phrase, boarded from a British cruiser. It is presumed that France does not possess any belligerent right, which does not belong to her enemy. A French cruiser cannot ascertain whether an American vessel has been visited by an English cruiser or not, without visiting the American ship, which act would produce the capture of the American ship, if she was afterwards visited or boarded from an English ship. It is a subject that we cannot reason upon, it is ridiculous in its principle, and insulting in a high degree to the understanding of our government, inasmuch as it contains an indirect proposition to force us into a war with her enemy, and upon a ground which would place us in the wrong.
The right of a belligerent to visit and search a neutral ship, is so well settled, that it appears absurd to offer any argument to prove it, and the French in this very act prove that it is their practice. We have long been persuaded that nothing will satisfy Napoleon, but a surrender of our independence, by going into a war, from which we can derive no advantage.
The ship Plutarch, captain Bacon, arrived this morning from Cadiz, which he left the 30th of last month. He says nothing new had occurred in Spain. No regency had been appointed. A reinforcement of 25,000 men was expected from England.
[Letter of Sir Robert Wilson to Sir A. Wellesley, which was alluded to in our paper of the 1st inst.] Miranda de Castor, Aug 13, 1809.
SIR—I have the honour to acquaint you, that I was on a march yesterday morning on the road of Grenadell, from Aldea Neuva, to restore my communication with the allied army, when a peasant assured us, that a considerable quantity of dust which we perceived in the road of Placencia, proceeded from a march of a body of the enemy.
I immediately returned and took post in front of Banos, with my pickets in advance of Aldea Neuva, selecting such points for a defence as the exigency of the time permitted.
The enemy's cavalry advanced on the high road, and drove back my small cavalry posts; but a picket of Spanish infantry, which I had concealed, poured in upon the cavalry a steady and well directed fire, that killed and wounded many of them.
The two hundred Spanish infantry in advance of Aldea Neuva, continued, under the direction of col. Grant and their officers, to maintain their ground most gallantly, until the enemy's cavalry and chasseurs a cheval, in considerable bodies, appeared on both flanks, when they were obliged to retreat.
The enemy's chasseurs a cheval and cavalry advanced in great numbers in every direction, and pushed to cut off the legion posted between Aldea Neuva and Badas; but, by the steady conduct of officers and men, the enemy could only advance gradually, and with a severe loss from the commanding fire thrown on them.
The Merida battalion, however, having given way on the right, the road was laid open, which cut behind our position, and I was obliged to order a retreat on the heights above Banos, when I was again necessitated to detach a corps, in order to secure the roads of Monte Major, by which I saw the enemy directing a column, and which road turned altogether the Puerto de Banos, a league in our rear.
At this time, Don Carlos, marquis de Estraque came up with his battalion of light infantry, and in the most gallant manner, took post along the heights commanding the road of Banos, which enabled me to send some of the Merida battalion on the mountain on our left commanding the main road, and which the enemy had tried to ascend.
The battalion of light infantry, and the detachment of the legion on its right continued, notwithstanding the enemy's fire of artillery and musketry, to maintain their ground; but at six o'clock in the evening, three columns of the enemy mounted the height on our left, flanked it, and poured such a fire on the troops below, that longer defence was impracticable, and the whole was obliged to retire on the main road, along which a considerable column of cavalry immediately poured.
The battalion of Seville had been left at Bejar with orders to follow me next day, but when I was obliged to return, and the action commenced, I ordered it to Puerto Badas, to watch the Monte Major road and the heights in the rear of our left.
When the enemy's cavalry came near, an officer and some dragoons called out to the commanding officer to surrender, but a volley killed him and his party, and then the battalion proceeded to mount the heights, in which movement it was attacked and surrounded by a column of cavalry and column of infantry, but it its way and cleared itself, killing a great many of the enemy, especially of his cavalry.
The enemy is now passing to Salamanca with great expedition; I lament that I could no longer arrest his progress, but, when the enormous superiority of the enemy's force is considered, and that we had no artillery, and that the Puerto de Banos on the Extremadura side, is not a pass of such strength as on the side of Castile, especially without guns, I hope that a resistance for nine hours, which must have cost the enemy a great many men, will not be deemed inadequate to our means.
I have to acknowledge the services rendered me on this occasion by col. Grant, major Reisman, don Fermen marquis, adjutant-major of the dragoons of Pavia, capt. Charles and Mr. Bolmas; and to express the greatest approbation of two companies of the Merida battalion advanced in front, and of the commanding officer and soldiery of the battalions of Seville, and the Portuguese brigade. I have also to acknowledge the distinguished conduct of
don Carlos, and his battalion merits the highest commendation.
I have not been able to collect the returns of our loss. From the nature of mountain warfare, many men are missing who cannot join for a day or two, but I believe the enemy will only have to boast that he has achieved his passage, and his killed and wounded will be a great diminution of his victory. I have the honour to be, &c.
ROBERT WILSON. Sir A. Wellesley, &c. &c.
BALTIMORE, November 2. Extract of a letter received in this city, via Philadelphia, dated
HAVANNA, Sept. 25. "This government are about interdicting all intercourse with either England or America—their reason I know not, but expect it is only a stratagem, or some trick which the English are acquainted with. Yesterday arrived here from Vera Cruz, a Spanish 74 and a British frigate, laden with DOLLARS—a fine freight for a British ship of war! The non-intercourse proclamation is expected to be issued this day.
FROM FRENCH PAPERS. Translated for the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
PASSAU, Sept. 8. Ten thousand soldiers and countrymen are working at the fortifications. The forts which surround our place are furnished with heavy artillery. It is a circumstance hitherto unheard of, that in the space of four months, so important a fortress should have been constructed. Passau is now the key of the Danube. Maj. Gen. Count Manuzzi has his head quarters here. The 13th regiment of Bavarian infantry is encamped before the town; we have here and in the neighbourhood, several depots of French cavalry.
VIENNA, Sept. 9. The publick papers have given a proclamation of the emperor of Austria to his subjects, to assure them that he will make all possible sacrifices in order to procure the return of peace.
The Archduke Charles departed, it is said, very suddenly from Feschen, to go to Lower Hungary.
The Austrian army which had begun to spread itself in the plains of Comorn and Papay, has fallen back within a short time, towards Moravia and Bohemia. This movement has occasioned a similar one in the French army, which has returned to its cantonments on the line of demarcation.—However, these marches and counter-marches can alarm only weak minds, who, notwithstanding the evidence of facts, cannot accustom themselves to the invincible preponderance of the great genius who presides over the destinies of Europe. Men of sense, on the contrary, are persuaded that the emperor of Austria, in the present circumstances, is less able than ever to renew the contest, and that a single symptom of hostility on his part, would be the signal of his absolute ruin.—Be that as it may, the negotiations continue at Altenburgh. Every day M. de Champagny and M. de Metternich despatch couriers to their respective courts. The emperor of Austria is still at Comorn, with the Archduke John, vice Generalissimo, the archduke Palatine, the counts of Bellegarde and de Duka.
The emperor Napoleon has just made a little journey to Krems. His Imperial majesty returned yesterday.
M. de Butna, aid-de-camp of the emperor of Austria arrived yesterday at Schoenbrunn. A new prolongation of the armistice is spoken of; it is certain that the Austrian army is by no means disposed to renew the war, all the travellers from Hungary and Moravia agree on that point.
The emperor of Austria has entrusted the direction of the interior affairs to his brother the archduke Regnier. He reserves to himself the superintendence of military affairs only.
Field marshal the duke de Bellegarde has lately caused the different corps of the Austrian army to take the following positions:—The corps of general Hiller has descended the Danube as far as Pest; this corps now forms the left wing of the army; that of prince Hohenzollern is posted near Gran; the other corps are encamped on the left of the Danube, either at Comorn, or on the frontiers of Bohemia and Moravia, where the army of the archduke Ferdinand is stationed. General Glai commands in Croatia.
The positions of the French army have experienced little change. The army of Italy occupies the Littoral, Carinthia, Carniola, Styria, and a part of Hungary; its head quarters are at Raab. Marshal Macdonald has his at Gratz; marshal Oudinot occupies the sides of the Moravia, which separates Hungary from Moravia; the marshal duke of Dantzig occupies Upper Austria, Saalzburg, and the frontiers of the Tyrol; marshal Massena occupies the western part of Moravia, and marshal Davoust the eastern part. The Bavarian division is at Lintz, &c.
September 10.
The following are the particulars of the tour which his majesty the emperor has made for some days past in Hungary. His majesty left Schoenbrunn on the 31st, at 2 o'clock in the morning, and arrived at an early hour at Presburg, the environs of which he observed for the space of three hours; he then breakfasted at Rittse, and immediately went to Altenburgh, where the Plenipotentiaries charged to negotiate a peace, waited upon his majesty. From Altenburgh the emperor went to Raab, where he reviewed the troops, and gave orders to improve the fortifications which are erecting there. The day following, on his return to Schoenbrunn his majesty spent several hours in inspecting the troops stationed at Haimburg and its vicinity; and returned to Schoenbrunn at 3 in the afternoon.
LONDON, September 12.
The arrival of the vessel from Boston, with the intelligence of a proclamation having been issued by the American president for re-establishing the provisions of the non-intercourse act, produced a considerable advance yesterday in the price of American produce. The purchases on Saturday, at Liverpool, were to an immense amount—It was at first reported that the proclamation was a most violent one—and that was likely to take place. Our readers, however, will see by the proclamation that its character is very different—it gives no opinion with respect to the refusal of our government to ratify Mr. Erskine's arrangement.
It merely declares that the non-intercourse act, remains in force, our orders in council not having been withdrawn. Nor do we find the word "renewed."
guage of the American newspapers particularly violent. Some of them even enter into a defence of the conduct of the British ministry, and assert that they have done every thing in their power to preserve peace with America. We have extracted an article of this kind from one of the papers. It is to be hoped, therefore, that Mr. Jackson's mission may be successful; at least, if it be not, the fault will not rest with his majesty's government.
BUENOS AYRES. (EXTRACT OF A LETTER.)
"A new Viceroy has arrived at Buenos Ayres, to succeed General Liniers, who has retired to Mendoza, a town about 900 miles up the country.—General Liniers had orders from the Supreme Junta to repair to Spain, to answer charges brought against him by general Elio, governor of Monte Video; but on resigning his office, he insisted on not going to that country till its situation was in a more settled state than at present.
"All the Creoles, or natives of the country, are wholly in favour of general Liniers; he has disbanded the different regiments from Old Spain, and taken the natives in their room, which caused much jealousy on the part of the Old Spaniards, who taking advantage of the circumstance alleged of his being greatly ruled in his conduct by a well known lady of French extraction, contrived to raise a strong party against him.
"This lady, on the news of the new Vice King's arrival, and dreading insult, from the publick, tho' proper to take her passage on board the English gun-brig Steady, for Rio de Janeiro, accompanied by the rest of her family; it is said that she has taken the whole of her property with her.
"The new Vice King has been invested with more absolute authority than any of his predecessors, he has even got the power of life and death in his own hands.
"On an application from the British merchants at Monte Video, to know in what manner commerce shall in future be carried on, he has positively declared that he has been commanded to put a stop to all smuggling in the River Plate, in consequence of which the coast is doubly guarded, and all business is at a stand there as well as on the opposite coast.
"A new governor has also arrived for Monte Video, and general Elio was appointed commandant of the troops at Buenos Ayres, but on account of their dislike towards him he has been continued by the Vice Roy in his situation, of Governor, and the other has got the command of the forces at Buenos Ayres."
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, September 9.
A letter has been received at this office by the hon. W. W. Pole, from vice admiral lord Collingwood, dated on board the Ville de Paris, off Toulon, the 21st of June last, transmitting two letters from captain Stewart of his majesty's ship Sea-Horse, and one from captain Maxwell, of his majesty's ship Alceste, detailing their proceedings on the coast of Italy.
Captain Stewart reports the destruction of the enemy's forts on the small islands of Granitz and Pianoso, in which services great gallantry appears to have been displayed by the officers and men who were employed under the directions of lieutenants Bennet and Pearse, of the Sea Horse and Halcyon. About one hundred of the enemy were made prisoners. One private marine of the Sea Horse only was killed, and another wounded.
Captain Maxwell states the destruction of two gun boats at Terrarina, by the Alceste and Cyane; the bringing off from a depot of timber on the coast as much wood as the two ships could carry; and the demolition of three strong Martello towers by a detachment of seamen and marines, commanded by captain Staines, of the Cyane, who displayed equal judgment and resolution on the occasion. Whilst the ships were taking off the timber, a serjeant, two corporals, and 20 privates came on board, deserters from the French army.
Lord Collingwood at the same time, communicates an account he had received from capt. Duncan, of the Mercury, of the destruction of a number of trabacolos and other vessels, on the beach of Rotti, near Maniredonia, by the boats of their ship, under lieut. Gordon.
Captain Raitt, commander of his majesty's sloop Scout, gives an account of the boats of that sloop having carried an enemy's battery near Cape Croissette, and captured and destroyed seven sail of the enemy's coasters, which had taken shelter under it.
Vice admiral lord Collingwood had transmitted to the hon. W. W. Pole, another letter from capt. Raitt, of his majesty's sloop the Scout, giving an account of the gallant attack made on the 15th July, by a party of seamen and marines, under the direction of lieut. Batteraby, on a strong battery which commanded the port of Curry, between Marceilles and the Rhone. The fort was carried without any loss on our side, and all the guns in it spiked; five of the enemy were killed, and seven made prisoners.
Vice admiral lord Collingwood has transmitted to the hon. William Wellesley Pole, a letter from capt. Brenton, of his majesty's ship the Spartan, giving an account of the reduction of the citadel and batteries on the island of Lusin, on the coast of Croatia, on the 10th of May last, by that ship, acting in concert with a detachment of Austrian troops, under the command of lieut. col. Baron Ocharnick. The garrison, consisting of one hundred and seventy men, was compelled to surrender at discretion, after some opposition to the attacks of the allies, in which the greatest gallantry was displayed by the latter, and in which they had only three men wounded. The conduct of lieutenant Willes and Baumgardt of the Spartan, and lieut. Figen of the marines, is particularly noticed by captain Brenton.
Lord Collingwood has also enclosed a letter from captain Bullen of the Volontaire, giving an account of the destruction of fort Kioux, on the coast of France, and the capture of five vessels which it protected, by the boats of the above ship, under the command of lieut. Shaw, of whose gallantry captain Bullen speaks in high praise. On the side of the English there were only two wounded; the enemy had five killed and eight wounded.
Captain Barrie, of his majesty's ship Romone, captured on the 13th of June, off Cape Breton, the Neapolitan privateer Re Lucien Charles, of 3 guns and 53 men. The boats of the Neapolitan have taken the Jean Bart French lugger, of 4 guns, and 23 men, off the Start.
A letter from captain Griffiths of the Topaze, dated off Pazo, June 1, gives an account of an attack

back made by the boats of the Topaze, on the 2nd of the enemy's vessels, lying at anchor in the road of Damat, on the coast of Albania, which were with great gallantry boarded and brought out, notwithstanding the opposition of a very superior force; 4 of them being ready regularly armed for war, and in complete preparation for resistance.
Lord Collingwood has also transmitted a detail of the gallant affair of the Cyane, capt. Haines, with the French flotilla.
September 13.
A letter from our squadron in Basque Roads conveys the following information—"As for the Rochefort squadron being wholly destroyed, there are eight sail of the line now afloat up the river. The three decker has been fresh coppered. They have only their lower masts standing, and have neither men nor stores on board. The captain of a vessel we have just detained and sent in, says, that they are marching every man they can find in the country into Spain; they march them with their hands tied behind."
A letter from Cadiz of the 26th ult. contains the following particulars, which will be interesting to our mercantile readers:
"Several alterations have taken place in the Spanish custom-house department, favourable to British commerce. Besides the admission of all cotton manufactured goods (hitherto rigorously prohibited) a great deduction has taken place in the duties on woollen and other goods. New-Foundland fish pays only 27 reals of vellon, instead of 45 American; and Norway fish are excluded from those indulgencies."
"These cessions so highly favourable to British trade, it is presumed will induce the government to put the products of Spain on an equal footing with the most favoured nations, particularly in the article of Spanish red wines, which pay the enormous duty of 121. per ton more than wine from Portugal."
"With respect to foreigners trading to South America, no relaxation has taken place, or alteration made in the former regulations."
From Rio Janeiro we have received letters of so recent a date as the 23d ult. The French frigate which is said to have arrived there with overtures of peace from Buonaparte, was originally destined for Guadaloupe; but finding that island blockaded by a British squadron, she proceeded to Rio Janeiro, adopting the expedient of assuming this diplomatic character to the prince regent, in order to prevent her falling into the hands of her enemies. This artifice has been unsuccessful, and, as we are informed, she has been seized as lawful prize.
TURKS AND RUSSIANS.
An article by the Gottenburg mail, which arrived on Saturday, states, that the Russians having made a desperate attack upon the fortress of Ismail, were defeated by the Turks, with the loss of 3,400 men killed, including several generals, with 17 pieces of cannon. It is added, that the Servians have also been defeated in several actions, and that the heads of 500 of the principal of them have been sent to Constantinople.
We have been informed, that vessels sail from France with English licenses, under any colours except French or Dutch—These are easily forged. All men of war have not got the list from government of what are granted, and suppose the French merchant sends half a dozen with the same, except the same man of war meets with two of them, the forgery is not detected, and they pass safely. They bring nothing but French produce, brandies, &c.
September 23.
There was a levee yesterday, but lords Grenville and Grey, not having arrived from their seats in the country, of course nothing was done respecting the new ministerial arrangements.
Gottenburg Mail.
The Auckland packet has arrived with mails and passengers from Gottenburg.
The report of a renewal of hostilities between France and Austria is again revived; indeed, it is pretended that a battle has actually taken place, and that the French have sustained a defeat! We have not been able to learn on what authority this rumor rests.
Another, received through the same channel, seems entitled to more credit:—A peace is said to have been concluded between Russia and Sweden.
The following extracts are from the printed journals:
Stockholm, September 14.
His royal majesty has received intelligence, by reports made on the 1st and 2d of this month, by admiral baron Puke and lieutenant general count Wachmeister, that the latter on the 28th of last month, made a good descent near Rata, with a corps of 1500 men, with which he arrived the following day at Unea, where he occupies a position. The remainder of the army of the coast arrived at Unea.
It appears by authentic intelligence received from different quarters, that gen. Kamensky, with his retreating army, reached Skelleftea on the 29th ultimo, from whence he pursued his march to Pitea.
His royal highness has received the following report from admiral baron Puke:
"The Tarrasna frigate arrived here yesterday with the six gun-boats which were near Pitea.—Major Hunswolf, captain of a frigate, reports, that on the 25th he set sail with the same frigate from Ratan, and arrived at five o'clock in the afternoon at Pitea-Holm, at the south entrance of the harbor. He found that the enemy occupied there a strong position, but nevertheless resolved to push on with the gun-boats to the bridge, in order to destroy it, and by this means to cut off the enemy."
"For this purpose the major led on the gun-boats, placing himself at their head in an armed boat, and on this occasion experienced the misfortune of being badly wounded. Capt. Jagerfelt, who succeeded in the command, now advanced against the bridge, the destruction of which was, however, rendered impossible, by the enemy having assembled near it a very superior force, which forced our flotilla to retreat."
"Our loss in this action consists in 6 killed and 17 wounded; among whom are major Hunswolf and lieutenant Monk. The loss of the enemy whose force consisted of 500 men, is far more considerable, the number of his wounded being from 60 to 70. The first lieutenant of the Tarrasna frigate now commands that ship. This officer, whose name is Melander, reports that on the 26th of last month, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, he discovered a flotilla of 13 Russian boats chasing two detached Swedish sloops, which retreated to the frigate. The latter immediately cut the cable, and cleared for action, but when she came in sight of the enemy's gun-boats, the latter sheered off and took shelter near the coast, where it was not possible for the frigate to attack them. On the 29th instant, the frigate received intelligence of Kamensky's retreat to the northward, which was brought by the brig Delphini. Captain Bev, on reconnoitering the coast, found it occupied by the enemy in such force, that it was impossible to attempt a landing."
for action, but when she came in sight of the enemy's gun-boats, the latter sheered off and took shelter near the coast, where it was not possible for the frigate to attack them. On the 29th instant, the frigate received intelligence of Kamensky's retreat to the northward, which was brought by the brig Delphini. Captain Bev, on reconnoitering the coast, found it occupied by the enemy in such force, that it was impossible to attempt a landing."
(Signed)
"PUKE, Admiral and commander in chief."
"Head-quarters, Unea, Sept. 4, 1809." Count Essen and baron Lagerhjelm who, by his majesty's command, are going to Paris on a particular mission, have informed his majesty that they set sail from Ystad, on the 25th ultimo, in the evening, reached Stralsund on the 27th, at noon, and intended to proceed on the 29th on their journey to the French capital.
General count Wachmeister, commander in chief of our army of the coast, has sent a report to his majesty, bearing date the 25th ult. by which it appears, that on the 17th, 19th, and 20th ult. our army was engaged with the enemy near Djeknebo-da, Safvar, and Ratan. Our troops behaved with the utmost gallantry in all these engagements, but sustained very considerable loss, and were at length compelled by the enemy's vast superiority of numbers to re-embark.
Of the state of our negotiations for peace, nothing transpires; but we hope that we shall soon be at peace, not only with Russia, but also with Denmark.
September 30.
FRANCE AND AUSTRIA.
In the Star of Thursday we mentioned that a report had been received by the Auckland packet, from Gottenburg, that hostilities had been renewed between Austria and France. We have now to state that the duke of Brunswick received similar accounts yesterday, by an officer from the continent. According to the statement of the officer alluded to, the Armistice was put an end to by the Austrians; the Prussian army, under gen. Blucher, had marched to co-operate with the Austrian forces, and the king of Prussia had himself set off for Petersburg, to confer with the emperor Alexander.
This news has made a considerable impression on many; but we must confess we are still inclined to scepticism.
On the other hand it is asserted that a Paris paper has been received in town, which mentions the actual signing of a treaty of peace between France and Austria, and that in consequence the emperor Napoleon had returned to St. Cloud, and was to enter Paris in triumph on a given day, when great rejoicings, &c. were to be ordered to take place. We have not however, been able to ascertain by whom this paper has been received.
October 6.
We know of no farther ministerial arrangements having been settled, we trust and believe however that no time will be lost. The interests of the country imperiously require it. His majesty will not come to town again before next Wednesday, but it is probable that Mr. Perceval will wait upon his majesty before that time at Windsor—Meanwhile the Grenvilles assure us that "nothing can exceed the courtship and canvassing that are now going forward; and that applications have been made to men of all parties and of all opinions to join the Ministers. And supposing this statement to be correct, how does it reflect upon the ministers? They were anxious to form an extended Administration—They made overtures to lord Grenville—Lord Grenville will not come in with men who have thought it right not to press the King's conscience upon a subject on which his majesty's principles are known to be unalterable. They are forced, therefore, to look to the other men, and not deeming the interest of party to be paramount to the interests of the country, they are willing to sacrifice the former, in order that they may consult the interests of the latter. They wish to prevail upon men of talents and of patriotism to join the Administration, without too nicely considering what party they may belong to."
It is justly said, no doubt, that the plan of the new administration is not extended or combined.—We lament that it should be otherwise; but whose fault is it? We had hoped, that in a cordial union of the adverse parties there would have been a real healing of the divisions of the empire; and, if we hope and believe that the plan of administration, though not extended and combined will still go on, as the opposition elegantly express it, our hopes, thoughts and beliefs are derived, not from any unworthy view we have of the present state of the representation of the country, but from our firm persuasion that after a reign of half a century, in the most trying and arduous time this nation ever saw, our venerable sovereign will not be abandoned by his people and will not be delivered over to a party which would grasp at a divided power and which has once before endeavoured to shackle and oppress him.
HAMBURGH, Sept. 3.
It is remarked with pleasure at Tonningen and its vicinity, that the commerce of that city is beginning to revive. About fifty American vessels have arrived, the greater part of which have cargoes valued at 100,000 rix dollars. In consequence transportations by land are very frequent, and recall to mind more prosperous times. The ton of rye brings now 3 rix dollars and 1 marc, and that of wheat from 4 to 5 rix dollars. As the harvest is very fine, and the magazines are full, we may expect that the price of grain will fall still lower.
AGSNEBURG, Sept. 11.
There arrived here the day before yesterday from Strasburg, 900 Poles, who were made prisoners by the French in the present war, and who have just entered into the service of France. They all still wear the uniforms of the different Austrian regiments, in which they were formerly incorporated. They will remain in our city until they are provided with other uniforms, and are sufficiently instructed in the French exercise. We expect to-day a second detachment of 600 more.
September 11.
The Russian ambassador has arrived at Munich—they write from Bohemia, that the most robust of the Landwehr are forced to enter the troops of the line, and that they are organizing a species of insurrection, composed of every person capable of bearing arms; this insurrection is to be called Landsturm.
"What the value of our defenders could not be, the rapid insurrection will prove." (say)
the Vienna Gazette, and all the articles of that paper notwithstanding, it is certain that there is an extreme discontent in Bohemia. It is generally known that the Hungarians show no ardour for the continuation of the war, and that the best of the Austrian generals despair of being able to induce to oppose an efficacious resistance to the French army."
Mexico, September 14.
Our Gaz Gaz contains the following general orders, published by the Austrian head-quarters: "My beloved subjects, and even my enemies, knew that I did not engage in the present war from motives of ambition, or a desire of conquest; self-preservation and independence, a peace consistent with the honour of my crown, and with the safety and tranquillity of my people, constituted the exalted and sole aim of my exertions. The chance of war disappointed my expectations; the enemy penetrated into the interior of my dominions, and overran them with all the horrors of war; but he learned, at the same time, to appreciate the publick spirit of my people, and the valour of my armies. This experience, which he dearly bought, and my constant solicitude to promote the prosperity of my dominions, led to a negotiation of peace. My ministers empowered for that purpose have met those of the French emperor. My wish is an honourable peace; a peace, the stipulations of which offer a prospect and the possibility of duration."
"The valour of my armies, their unshaken courage, their ardent love of their country, their desire, strongly pronounced, not to lay down their arms till an honourable peace shall have been obtained, could never allow me to agree to conditions which threatened to shake the very foundation of the monarchy, and disgrace us."
"The high spirit which animates my troops affords me the best security, that should the enemy yet mistake our sentiments and disposition, we shall certainly obtain the reward of perseverance."
"FRANCIS."
"Comorn, Aug. 16, 1809."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Intrepid, Foster, 33 days from Cowes, Ballast, John & Wright Southeast—Nov. 2, in lat. 20, long. 70, spoke a British frigate, supposed to be the Africaine.
Swedish sch'r Gastavus, Perot, 9 days from St. Jago de Cuba, bound to Gottenburg, in distress—lost foremast, sails split, &c. Cargo, Coffee.
Sch'r Puscilla, Harding, late Captain, from Boston bound to Alexandria, Captain and all the crew except one man and a boy lost at sea off the main boom.
Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, 8; and sloop Industry, Robertson, 3 days from Philadelphia.
Sch'r Louisa, Crawford, 6 days from Boston.
Sch'r Concord, Shtewmann, 4 days from New-York.
In Hampton Roads, ship Plotarch, Baron, 33 days from Cadiz.
On Tuesday the 14th day of November next, at XII o'Clock, on the premises, will be Sold to the highest bidder,
All that Valuable Property, On Town Point, belonging to the estate of DAVID PATTERSON, deceased,
LOTS No. 27 and 28, on which that valuable large Fire-Proof Warehouse, occupied by Messrs. George Murray & Co. and a large Wooden Warehouse stands, making a front on the channel of Elizabeth river 112 feet 3 inches.
LOT No. 29, with a front on said channel of 112 feet, running back to Water-street.
LOTS 30, 31, and 34, each 100 feet by 50, lying on the N. E. side of Water-street, agreeable to the plan of Town Point Lands, surveyed by Andrew Kidd.
This Land is leased from the Corporation upon moderate ground rent, for 99 years, renewable for ever. Its well known advantages for all kind of business must render it desirable. In front of the Warehouses large ships can lie and receive their cargoes, with all possible convenience.
Terms of sale, and time of payment, for the whole of the above Property, will be Notes with approved security, payable in 6, 9, and 12 months, at the Bank of Virginia, with interest from their date, and a lien upon the property until the payments are completed.
Daniel R. Waddey,
Administrator.
On Tuesday the fourteenth instant, At XI o'Clock,
Piece or Parcel of LAND, On Town-Point, containing 200 feet front on Main-street, which will be divided into four Lots. On the Property stands that handsome four story Fire-Proof Brick Dwelling-House, formerly occupied by Phinehas Daps, deceased, calculated for the accommodation of two families, and which will be sold separately.
Also, Two New TENEMENTS, On Broad Water-Street, well calculated for small families, or retail stores; they will be sold separately.
Terms of Sale, 6, 9, and 12 months credit. S. Marks Jun.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust to secure the payment of a sum of money, with legal interest thereon, will be Sold at XII o'Clock, on Friday the 10th day of November,
A Two Story Brick Building, Situated on the South side of Little Water Street, formerly the property of James Mitchell, deceased.
By order of the Trustee. November 1.
On Monday, 20th November next, At XI o'Clock,
A large Four Story Dwelling-House, and Store, At the East corner of Commerce-street, nearly opposite the Collector's Office, will be sold. The house has fourteen well finished rooms, runs 51 feet on Commerce-street wharf, and 33 feet on Wide Water-street, and rents good times for 1250 dollars per annum.
Also, will be Sold, The West End of Rothery's Wharf; a Lot of 36 feet more or less, and library of 12 feet wharfage beside, and running back to Rothery's lane 102 feet, with privilege of extending to the channel.
Sale on the premises—Terms, approved paper at 6, 9, and 12 months. T. ...
GEORGE ... Patent Silk HATS, GLOVES, &c. Superior Blue and Black Cloths, and ... A great variety of Fashionable and Plain ... Scotch and Venetian Carpeting by the piece ... Superfine Welch Flannels and Plaid ... London Globe and Turkey Oil Cloths ... Spikes, Nails and Tacks, Copperas and White Lead, Hardware in great variety, consisting of ... and plain Buttons, Fashionable Sets of Tea Trays, Plated Sets of Harp andiddle Mornings, Worsted Webbing and Couch Lace, Plated Bridle and Chair Sets of every description, Plated patent and common Stirrup Irons, Patent Locks of all sorts, made in a new principle, so that they cannot be picked, nor opened with false keys. Metal Tea Kettles and Stew Pans, with almost every article in the Hardware and Cutlery Line.
ALSO, Crates of EARTHENWARE, Small Sets Blue Table China, Assorted hogsheads of the best Liverpool Glassware, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. November 8.
German Linens, Sacking, &c.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 8 Bales Hemp OZNABURGS, 3 do. Flax do., 5 do. Brown ROLLS, do., 3 do. HESSIANS, 750 Bales of best twilled SACKING, COFFEE, LOAF SUGAR, &c. James Thorburn. November 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has commenced business on Campbell's wharf, No. 3, where he has on hand, and will constantly keep, a good supply of Articles in the
GROCERY LINE, Which he will sell on moderate terms for Cash. Dennis Dawley. November 8.
WHO WANTS, A Smart LAD of respectable connections to attend the Store. November 8.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, WILL SELL at a credit of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, his most Desirable, Large, and Commodious DWELLING-HOUSE, In the centre of the City, on the Main-street thereof, whereon he at present resides—Captain JAMES TUCKER, residing in Norfolk, will give a more particular description of the property to any person applying—If this property is disposed of, he will then Sell
Eight other TENEMENTS, All well situated for commercial or other purposes, on the Main-street, at a price which shall net the purchaser a certain annual return of eight per cent in rents, and which are scarcely ever untenanted. November 8.
French Language.
John Francis Le Tellier, Respectfully informs those Gentlemen who wish to learn the FRENCH LANGUAGE, that he will give lessons at their houses at any hour that they may appoint. Apply at No. 22, Church-street. November 8.
To Parents and Nurses.
As Worms are the greatest enemy to Children, so the Oil of Worm Seed is found, from its properties, to be the greatest friend. It is easy to administer, a drop to every year, and requiring no particular restrictions, put up with printed directions, and warranted genuine by N. Gregory. November 8.
FOR SALE, The LOT in the town of Portsmouth situated on North-Street, between the property of William Wilson, Esq. and the late Robert Elliott's, fronting on North-street 47 1/2 feet, and extending back to Elizabeth River. On which are situated a substantial two story DWELLING-HOUSE, 29 feet square, in good order; a Stable, and a large well of excellent Water; also a Garden, extending about 300 feet towards the river. Terms may be obtained by applying to Mr. ANDREW KIDD, of Portsmouth, to the Editor of this Paper. November 8.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Absented himself from my service an apprentice boy, named LOUIS ROSS POLLARD, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, slim made, thin visage, and his hair rather of the aquiline or Roman form, is much addicted to the amusements of the streets; his clothes are one suit of blue nankeen, and one of red, together with some other wearing apparel, and also wears a false shirt over his real one—All Watches, Clocks, Jewellers, and Silver Smiths, are forewarned against harbouring or employing said apprentice; and all masters of vessels and others are likewise forewarned from harbouring, secreting, employing, or carrying away said apprentice, or the law will be enforced against such as offend. Thomas Lumsden. N. B. I have understood that he intends going to ... more, therefore it is hoped that the Captain of the next Packet will take notice of this advertisement. November 8.
A BARGAIN.
Will be exchanged for NEGROES ... That Valuable Fire-Proof HOUSE, at the intersection of Commerce and Little Water Street. It is extremely well calculated for a Boarding House, contains two tenements, and is slightly mortgaged. W. ... November 8.
A PRIVATE SCHOOL, Is open at No. 3, Frederick Street. Youth will be admitted into useful and polite education, and to the general course of instruction. For the children of the poor, a limited number will be admitted without charge, and will be given free of charge. November 8.

A CARD. The undersigned, a Gentleman who has been for some time past in the City of Philadelphia, has been induced by the following circumstances to leave the City, and to return to his native place, the City of New-York, on the 11th inst. He has been for some time past in the City of Philadelphia, and has been induced by the following circumstances to leave the City, and to return to his native place, the City of New-York, on the 11th inst. He has been for some time past in the City of Philadelphia, and has been induced by the following circumstances to leave the City, and to return to his native place, the City of New-York, on the 11th inst.
For Sale by the Subscriber. 3000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 25 1/2 bushels filled sacks do. 400 bushels filled sacks 13 crates Earthenware, 6 cases Glassware, 4 cases Stating Nails; 7 bags Coffee, 107 bags Upland Cotton, 45 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco. A. MACLURE. July 31.
Essential Oil of Worm Seed. THIS OIL is a vegetable product, harmless to the child, but destructive to Worms, easy to administer, 12-20 drops to every year old, put up in bottles with printed directions, by N. GREGORY. Where can be had. All kinds of genuine MEDICINE. September 22.
FOR SALE. A neat well-finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Ellie Good. Also one-half of a very valuable Water-Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence back onto the shore 600 feet; also an improved Lot, well enclosed, adjoining Capt. John Stowe's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent to the Ferry to Gloucester, one end closed up for a shop. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON. Who holding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas D. Viss, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to satisfy his creditors. May 9.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having been appointed a Commissioner of the Chancery Court for the WILLIAMSBURG DISTRICT, gives notice to those persons, who are parties to causes referred to him, that he is ready to receive their papers. JOHN COWPER. Master Commissioner's Office, July 11, 1809.
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY. THE SUBSCRIBER takes the liberty of informing the inhabitants of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he has commenced business in Main-Street, two doors from the Exchange-Coffee House, where he has laid in, selected by himself in Philadelphia, an assortment of materials in the line of his profession, such as Boot Legs, Tops, Vamps, and Calf Skins. Of a superior quality; together with an assortment of Moccasin and Kid skins of different patterns and colours, and such as are now worn by the fashionable of England and France. He has brought with him some workmen from Philadelphia, and will have in the United States; and begs leave to suggest to the Ladies that he has employed a person solely for the purpose of making Gents' and Boys' SHOES-SPANGLED done in the neatest manner, equal to that of London, as in Philadelphia he procured some of the most fashionable patterns by the late arrivals from England. From the knowledge he has of business, having worked in some of the best factories in London, Dublin, and Philadelphia, he flatters himself to give general satisfaction to those who favour him with their orders; added to which his prices shall be reasonable, as Cash will be required for every article on delivery. John Fry. August 8.
Millinery and Mantua-Making Business. THE SUBSCRIBER informs the Ladies of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, that she has arrived here from Philadelphia, and has opened Shop in Main-Street, No. 101, next to Mr. Peter Elliott's, where she carries on the above business in the most fashionable manner. This she is enabled to do, having provided herself with the latest and most fashionable PATTERNS from England and America. ELIZA FRY. Has for Sale, a fashionable assortment of Ladies' Kid and Morocco SHOES, Of the best quality. August 9.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE. VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHN GRANBERY, President Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Dec. 14.
LANDING. This day on Commerce-Street, from the Schooner Two Brothers, Capt. Nicholls, 50 hogsheads particular Tenerife WINE, 25 quarter casks superior quality Tenerife WINE, For Sale by Moses Myers & Son. ALSO, 100,000 feet Northern BOARDS, July 6.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. Main-Street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the Ship Planter, an assortment of MEDICINES, Of the best quality. Also, a few hundred dozen selected Salt-Petres. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from London, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable for the family.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York. Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall Street. PROPOSALS For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise. FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law; the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION; and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the public. No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified. The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, or other circumstances, increase the risk; such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on woolen buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured ON OR IN the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers; Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufacturers that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazards, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance. I. All applications for insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described. II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon, but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupiers; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufacturing is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall misre his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect. III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property. IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon. V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid. VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained. VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever. VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured. IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy. X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required: and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil purpose, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein claimed; and, if such fraud and certificates are produced, the law shall not be payable. Also, if there appears any fraud, or false swearing, the insured shall forfeit his claim to compensation, and to his policy.
In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever. XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb 13.
Genuine Patent and Family Medicines. Celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human frame is liable. Prepared by T. W. DYOTT, M. D. THE CELEBRATED Stomachic Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and Fifty Cents.)
Which has cured by thousands, who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the public, for speedily relieving and curing the cramp, pain, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, pickness at the stomach, fevers head ache, &c. For the dysentery or flux, cholera morbus, severe gripings, and other diseases of the bowels, and the female bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy, and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility. Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints, or disorders of the breath and lungs, even in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief. Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstrucent preparation, will be found to yield to its being introduced in a few hours. In asthmatic or consumptive complaints, horseflesh, wheatenflour, throatiness of breath, and the hooping cough it will give immediate relief.
Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters. (Price One Dollar.)
These celebrated and well known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet specific virtues, and are particularly recommended for restoring weak constitutions, cleansing and strengthening the stomach, and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and effective vermifuge, when administered to children; they are gratefully warm, and pungently aromatic; they are extremely serviceable in all fevers, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when biliousness has experienced such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermitting fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Vegetable Nervous Cordial, OR, Nature's Grand Restorative,
Is confidently recommended as the most efficacious medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness, and various complaints, resulting from dissipated pleasures, residence in warm climates, the immoderate use of tea, the unskilful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Drops. A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, swellings and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and all kinds of green wounds; the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c.
Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven Hundred Thousand persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility. These Medicines, which by being timely administered, will prevent the progress of many fatal diseases. The Proprietor wishes to afford every information relative to the efficacy of the above Medicines in a small compendious character, for the satisfaction and encouragement of the afflicted—for which purpose such cures have been selected at different times and been inserted, as might display the alternative power of phyick. But as the number of cases are now become so numerous, I am obliged, instead of identifying the particulars, only to print an abstract of several testimonials, referring the reader to peruse the pamphlet, left at the Book-store of Messrs. BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk. June 3.
FOR SALE, 100 hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, of good quality, 200 boxes Havana do. Gosport RUM in barrels. James Young. September 20.
LANDING, 68 boxes White } Havanna Sugars. 68 do. Brown } For Sale by WILSON & CUNNINGHAM. September 18.
DOCTOR BALFOUR, Will take a Young Gentleman into his Shop as a Student of Medicine. August 19.
Bills on London, For Sale by F. & W. Southgate. May 8.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other is heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings. Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBERTSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Nov. 7.
Manchester Academy.
In consequence of the intended removal of Mr. John Wood, to the City of Richmond, on the 25th September next, the Trustees of the above Academy, are desirous of engaging a TEACHER of the Languages and Mathematicks, to supply the station he now holds. On application to the Treasurer of the Academy, residing in Manchester, the terms will be made known to any gentleman of liberal education and moral conduct. Manchester, Aug. 22, 1809.
For SALE or RENT, That large Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Town-Point, Main-street, at present occupied by the subscriber—That large Fire-Proof Warehouse on Wide Water-street, and a small Dwelling House adjoining in Holt's lane. Possession of all or any one of them may be had immediately if required; also one end of the House in Fayette-street, at present occupied by Robert B. Taylor, Esq. as his office. Daniel B. Waddey. Who wishes to Sell, 259 ACRES OF LAND,
Lying in the County of Princess Anne, on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, distant from Norfolk about 8 or 9 miles by water, running across the main road from this to Kempville; part of which is heavily timbered with oak, pine, ash, &c. July 28.
LOST OR MISLAID, The following LAW BOOKS: 4th Volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 5th do. Comyn's Digest; Powell on Contract. ALSO, The 2d, 4th, and 12th Volumes of CARY'S AMERICAN MUSEUM; and a folio edition of Pliny's Natural History, printed in the Old English Black Letter, and in the reign of Elizabeth or James I. I will sell very reasonable The following LAW BOOKS: VIZ. Bacon's Abridgment, Gwillim's Edition, Feame on Contingent Remainder and Executory Devises, Pothier on Equity; Espinasse's Nisi Prius; Jones's Law of Pledges; Gilbert's Law of Evidence; Harrison's Chancery Practice; Selwyn's Practice in B. R.; Milford's Pleas; Lilley's Fines, Pothier on Obligations; Powell on Contract. These are mostly London, and the latest editions. John Cowper. July 17.
Phenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK. INSURANCE UPON SHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina. One month 12 1/2 cents per $100 Two do. 20 do. do. Three do. 25 do. do. Four do. 30 do. do. Five do. 35 do. do. Six do. 40 do. do. Seven do. 45 do. do. Eight do. 50 do. do. Nine do. 55 do. do. Ten do. 60 do. do. Eleven do. 65 do. do. Twelve do. 70 do. do. The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo.
FOR RENT, A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber, they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk. And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6 Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
FOR RENT, A TWO STORY HOUSE, With a large and excellent Garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. The House is now undergoing repairs, and will be ready for the reception of a family in a few days.—Apply to William Plume, & Co. August 7.
TENERIFFE WINE. Landing from the Brig Androscoggin, Capt. Corran, Old London P. Teneriffe WINE, In hogsheads and quarter casks—For Sale by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. July 11.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor. June 19.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR. Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.