Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-06-05 00:00:00

By a passenger, who came up on Saturday morning from the brig Argus of Salem, bound to Philadelphia, which he left off the Capes, we are informed that the brig left Porto Rico on the 21st of last month.
The master of an American vessel which arrived at Porto Rico, two days before he sailed, informed that in latitude 28, longitude 64, spoke the two French ships of the line that escaped from the Saintes, from the city of St. Domingo bound to France, and was treated politely. Was informed that those ships after losing sight of the British fleet, steered directly for St. Domingo, where they landed 1200 troops, with stores and ammunition. They took five sail of American vessels into St. Domingo with them, but whether as prizes or not, could not learn. These ships made no stay at St. Domingo. A new governor was daily expected at Porto Rico. All kind of American produce dull at Porto Rico, flour at 9 dollars, coffee at 15 to 16 dollars. Left ten sail of American vessels, among them the brig Elizabeth, Morton, of Baltimore, to sail the 23d of May.
Our European intelligence is down to the 15th of April, at which time no authentick advices had been received in England, of the actual commencement of hostilities between Austria and France.
If the information respecting the departure of the Russian fleet from Trieste, for the Black Sea, is to be relied on, it furnishes the strongest reasons to believe that an understanding existed between the great powers of Austria, Russia, Great Britain and Turkey. The Russian fleet would not we think attempt to put to sea, without an understanding between Great Britain and Russia, but if the fleet of the latter could escape the superior force and vigilance of the British fleet, it would be impossible to pass into the Black Sea, without the consent of the Porte.
The affairs of Sweden appear to have taken a decided course, and unless the emperor of Russia should espouse the cause of Austria, Sweden will soon be added to the list of the vassal states of Napoleon. The insurgents promise the people of Sweden among other things, the revival of commerce. They will have Buonaparte's leave to obtain, before they can pursue commerce, and from him they have not much to hope for—he will order them to shut their ports against England, and this they must do and that will bring upon them the resentment of Great Britain, whose numerous and powerful fleets, will prove to these people the impolicy of their submission to France. We regret that a foreign faction should gain the ascendancy, and assist in forging those chains which are preparing for the world. Some advantages will be derived to the people of this country, in the sale of those articles of naval stores and timber, which Great Britain received from Sweden, for submission to France must be followed by the exclusion of commercial intercourse with Britain.
The affairs of Spain and Portugal continue to claim the highest interest; the speculations of the Liverpool paper of the 15th of April present a gloomy picture of the state of Spain, but those speculations are opposed by facts; the spirit of the people of Galicia has been displayed in the capture of the garrison of Vigo; the French can be in no great force in that province, or this event would not have occurred. Our previous advices from Lisbon are to the 8th of April, by an arrival at Boston, and are later than any that could have been received at Liverpool on the 15th of that month. On the 8th the French had not reached Oporto. The British army in Portugal (exclusive of the reinforcement under general Wellesley) has been stated at 20 to 22,000, a force which in conjunction with the Portuguese, would be sufficient to act on the defensive, unless the army of Soult, which has never been rated at more than 23,000, has been reinforced considerably; this may however, have been the case, and may be one cause for the weakness of the French in Galicia.
Among our foreign articles is an interesting letter of Sir John Moore, after his arrival at Corrunna; it is one of a number of letters from that commander, which have been laid before the house of commons. We were very sorry to see these letters, because they present a view of the energy and zeal of the Spaniards, different from what we had wished and believed. There appears to have been much impolicy in the publication of these letters at this juncture, but the demand for their publication by the opposition could not be resisted by ministers, without taking upon themselves the whole blame, for the failure of the expedition.
Our Congressional proceedings are down to the 31st ult. nothing important has been done, except that an indefinite postponement of Mr. Randolph's appropriatory resolution, was continued with great animation, in which some new members had taken part; they will be called to order.
THE CITY OF SAINT DOMINGO, so often reported to have surrendered to the Spanish and British forces, has not yet relieved with men, provisions, and stores, as will be noticed in another article in this day's paper. When the very superior naval force which Great Britain has in the West Indies is considered, the relief of Saint Domingo is as unexpected, as it will be unsatisfactory in England and Spain. As this was the only place to be found in Guadalupe from whence the commerce of the United States could be carried on by the French, we should have been better pleased to have learned, that it had surrendered to the Spanish. If it remains under the French (and which it will for some time) a very valuable part of our commerce will be much exposed.
The following is the bill submitted by Mr. Giles to the senate on Monday the 29th ult.
A BILL To amend and continue in force the act, entitled "An act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of America in Congress assembled, That the act laying on embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States and the several acts supplementary thereto, and the act to enforce and make more effectual, an act entitled, an act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States; and also the thirteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth sections of the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes, be, and the same are hereby repealed: Provided however, That all penalties and forfeitures, which have been incurred on account of any infraction of any of the said acts or sections, shall be recovered and distributed in like manner as if the said acts and sections had continued in full force and virtue.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That so much of the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes, is not repealed by this act, shall continue in force until the end of the next session of congress: Provided, That nothing therein contained shall be construed to prohibit any trade or commercial intercourse which has been or may be permitted in conformity with the provisions of the eleventh section of the said act.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of this act, no ship or vessel shall be permitted to depart for any foreign port or place with which commercial intercourse has not been or may not be permitted by virtue of the last mentioned act: And no ship or vessel, bound to a foreign port or place with which commercial intercourse has been or may be permitted by virtue of the said act, shall be allowed to depart, unless the owner or owners, consignee or factor of such ship or vessel shall, with the master have given bond with one or more sureties to the United States, in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, that the vessel shall not proceed to any port or place with which commercial intercourse is not permitted by virtue of the said act, nor be directly or indirectly engaged, during the voyage, in any trade with such port or place, nor shall put any article on board of any other vessel destined for such port or place. And if any ship or vessel shall, contrary to the provisions of this section, proceed to any such prohibited port or place, or be directly or indirectly engaged in any trade with such port or place, or shall depart from any port of the United States without any clearance, or without having given bond in the manner above mentioned; such ship or vessel, together with her cargo, shall be wholly forfeited, and the owner or owners, agent, freighter or factors, master or commander of such ship or vessel shall moreover, severally forfeit and pay a sum equal to the value of the ship or vessel and of the cargo put on board the same. Provided always, That the provisions of the eleventh section of the last mentioned act, shall extend to the prohibitions imposed by this section; which prohibition shall cease to operate in the manner and under the limitations prescribed by the eleventh section aforesaid, in relation to any nation with which commercial intercourse may hereafter be permitted in conformity with the provisions of the eleventh section aforesaid.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures arising under, or incurred by virtue of this act, shall be recovered and distributed, and may be remitted or mitigated in the manner prescribed by the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies and for other purposes.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all the vessels which may have arrived at any port or place within the United States, from Great Britain, her colonies or dependencies, since the twentieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and nine, or which may arrive before the tenth of June next, shall be exempted from all the forfeitures and penalties incurred in consequence of any violation of the provisions of the said act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies.
ELEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES—FIRST SESSION.
An Act respecting the Ships or Vessels owned by citizens or subjects of foreign nations, with which commercial intercourse is permitted.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing of this act, all ships or vessels owned by citizens or subjects of any foreign nation with which commercial intercourse is permitted by the act, intitled "an act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes," be permitted to take on board cargoes of domestic or foreign produce, and to depart with the same for any foreign port or place with which such intercourse is or shall at the time of their departure, respectively, be thus permitted, in the same manner and on the same conditions as is provided by the said act aforesaid for vessels owned by citizens of the United States; any thing in the said act, or in the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, or in any of the several acts supplementary thereto, to the contrary notwithstanding.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. May 30th, 1809. Approved, JAMES MADISON.
RICHMOND, June 2. The Federal Court has been engaged, more than a week, in hearing a motion for dismissing the Indictments, found by the Grand Jury at the last term, against certain individuals for breaches of the embargo laws. Almost the whole of the Bar was enlisted on the side of this motion—the United States Attorney stood alone. Yesterday the Chief Justice pronounced the opinion of the court—the essence of which is, we understand, that the Indictments cannot be supported. They will be of course dismissed. Enquirer.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, May 26.
VOTE OF APPROBATION.
Mr. Randolph said that for the last eight years or thereabouts an alteration had taken place in the manner of doing business at the commencement of each session of congress. He said he recollected when the first congress under the administration of Mr. Jefferson had met at this place, instead of congress being opened as heretofore by the president in
person and by a speech, a note in these words had been received by the speaker, inclosing a message from the president: December 8, 1809.
"Sir, The circumstances under which we find ourselves at this place rendering inconvenient the mode heretofore practised, of making by personal address the first communications between the legislative and executive branches, I have adopted that by message as used on all subsequent occasions through the session. In doing this I have had a principal regard to the convenience of the legislature, to the economy of their time, to their relief from the embarrassment of immediate answers on subjects not yet fully before them, and to the benefits thence resulting to the publick affairs. Trusting that a procedure founded in these motives will meet their approbation, I beg leave through you, sir, to communicate the inclosed message," &c.
It is unnecessary, I believe, (said Mr. R.) to state that the hint contained in the message that no answer was to be expected, was taken by the house; and from that day no answers have been given to the messages of the president at the opening of congress. It would ill become me, sir, who so highly approved then and who so highly approve now the change introduced by communicating to the two houses by message instead of by speech, to say any thing that might imply a disapprobation of it. I like it, sir. To tell the truth, the style of communicating by speech was more in the style of the opening of the British Parliament by the king. I therefore like the mode of communication by message. But I am not so clear, though we were then half right, that we were wholly right; tho' on this subject I do not mean to give a definite opinion. No man can turn over the journals of the first six Congresses of the United States without being sickened, fairly sickened with the adulation often replied by the houses of congress to the president's communication. But nevertheless the answer to an address, although that answer might finally contain the most exceptionable passages, was in fact the greatest opportunity which the opposition to the measures of the administration had of canvassing and sifting its measures; and, in my mind, whatever goes to take away this opportunity, goes so far to narrow down the rights of the minority or opposition commonly so called, and in fact to enlarge the rights of the majority and the administration party so called—and I beg leave not to be understood as speaking of the state of parties at this time, but of that which has always existed. This opportunity of discussion of the answer to an address, however exceptional the address might be when it had received the last seasoning for the Presidential palate, did afford the best opportunity to take a review of the measures of the administration, to canvass them fully and fairly, without there being any question raised whether the gentleman was in order or not—and I believe the time spent in canvassing the answer to a speech was at least as well spent as a great deal that we have expended since we discontinued the practise. I do not say that any answer is proper or ought to be given; but I do believe that when this house goes into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, it is for purposes a little more elevated than to dissect the message of the President of the United States, or to strip it up and transfer it to select and standing committees.
If that be the whole object of going into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, I can see no reason for having any such committee nor why the message should not be taken in the first instance dissected by the knife of the operator most in the fashion of the day, and referred to different committees. And it has a tendency to cast a sort of ridicule on our proceedings, when this august assembly resolves itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, and resolves that the message shall be referred to such and such committees—and would induce shallow observers to believe that in fact there is little or no use for such a committee. But whatever may be my opinion on the subject of opening the two houses by message, I do think that there are occasions, and that this is one, on which it behoves this assembly to express its opinion on the state of publick affairs. I will not recite to your recollection, sir, because perhaps, and most probably it passed over your mind without making any impressions, that some time during the last session of congress, I stated that if the gentleman in whose hand the reins of government were about to be placed did not even tolerably perform the task assigned to him, some allowance ought to be made for the state in which he found the nation. And, sir, when I see the situation of the country so materially changed for the better, am I and is this house to sit still and regard it but as newspaper talk of the day and express no opinion on it? And what is our opinion? It is either in approbation or disapprobation of the conduct of the executive. In my opinion it is due to the executive that he have an expression of our sentiment on this subject. In the part of the country in which I live dinners have been given, feasts have been held, and the song and toast, have passed round in commemoration of the event—And is this house to be insensible, and to leave the President of the United States in ignorance or doubt, whether his conduct has or has not received the sanction of their approbation? Or is he to get that information from unofficial sources? I hope not. I hope he will get it from ourselves. I therefore move you—
"That the promptitude and frankness with which the President of the United States has met the overtures of the government of Great Britain towards a restoration of harmony and free commercial intercourse between the two nations, meets the approbation of this house."
Mr. Findley said that this proposition contemplated a novelty in the legislative proceedings of this country. Where would it end if the house were now to make a solemn resolution approving of the conduct of the President? The answer returned to the speech of the king in monarchical governments committed the house making it to all that was contained in it.
Mr. Dana said that at the present time he should certainly not be for adopting the resolution. The adopting it at this time would certainly not comport with the object professed by the mover, which he had understood to be, to present a question on which there might be a general view of the conduct of the executive in relation to the object in question. If the object was to bring up the question in a regular form that gentlemen might express themselves fully in relation to our affairs, it was very proper that this subject should be discussed in committee of the whole on the state of the union. For himself, Mr. Dana said that he thought the mode of answering speeches might do very well in such a government as this, and whatever might be said of economy of time, by an attention to the actual expense it would be found in fact very little time was lost by it. At the last session of congress a committee had reported a resolution to which there were but two dissentients, the discussion of which occupied nearly three weeks. All agreed as to the result, but gentlemen combated each other's arguments. And undoubtedly, Mr. D. said, the rapidity with which the message was shot through a committee of the whole, was rather a farcical piece of business—and, indeed, it was not without some little surprise that, when he had come to the house this morning, he found the whole house disposed of. If he had a convenient opportunity, Mr. D. said he
should have no objection to express some of his opinions on points in the conduct of the administration. Yet he was not certain that an abstract proposition of this kind was a desirable thing to be adopted; although he admitted that it was desirable that there should be some mode of expressing an opinion in the measures adopted by the executive during the recess, without being narrowed in the discussion by the rules of order.
Mr. Bacon said that with other gentlemen he could not but regret that this proposition had been brought forward. If he were brought to vote upon it, he need not tell the house that he should cordially vote for it; but it was really one of the last observations which he had expected to have heard from any gentleman that he wanted field for debate. He had thought that the grievance was the other way; that the cause of complaint was, that they consumed too much time in debate. He said he should certainly vote for the resolution, were it brought to a direct vote; but for the purpose of placing before the house the view of the subject which he entertained it should take the liberty to move an amendment to it, and then move to refer it to a committee of the whole. The amendment was in these words, proposed to be added to the motion:—"And furnishes an additional proof of the spirit of accommodation on the part of the government of the United States, which has at no time been intermitted."
Mr. J. G. Jackson moved that the whole subject be postponed indefinitely.
From late London papers.
LONDON, April 9. Sir John Moore's celebrated last letter.
Yesterday we were favoured with a copy of the following letter of sir John Moore, which has just been printed, in pursuance of the order of the house of commons, and concerning which great curiosity has been excited.
Extract of a letter from lieutenant general sir John Moore, to Viscount Castlereagh, dated Corunna, January 13, 1809.
"Situated as this army is at present, it is impossible for me to detail to your lordship the events which have taken place, since I had the honour to address you from Astorga, on the 31st of December: I have therefore determined to send to England, brigadier general Charles Stewart, as the officer best qualified to give you every information you can want, both with respect to our actual situation, and the events which have led to it.
"Your lordship knows that if I had followed my own opinion as a military man, I should have retired with the army from Salamanca. The Spanish armies were then beaten; there was no Spanish force to which we could unite, and I was satisfied that no efforts would be made to aid us, or to favour the cause in which they were engaged.
"I was sensible, however, that the apathy and indifference of the Spaniards would never have been believed; that had the British been withdrawn, the loss of the cause would have been imputed to their retreat, and it was necessary to risk this army to convince the people of England, as well as the rest of Europe, that the Spaniards had neither the power nor the inclination to make efforts for themselves. It was for this reason that I made the march to Sahagun. As a division, it succeeded; I brought the whole disposable force of the French against this army, and it has been allowed to follow me, without a single movement being made to favour my retreat. The people of the Gallicias, though armed, made no attempt to stop the passage of the French thro' their mountains. They abandoned their dwellings at our approach, drove away their carts, oxen, and every thing that could be of the smallest aid to the army. The consequence has been, that our sick have been left behind; and when our horses or mules failed, which, on such marches, and through such a country, was the case to a great extent, baggage, ammunition, stores, &c. and even money, were necessarily destroyed or abandoned.
"I am sorry to say, that the army, whose conduct I had such reason to extol on its march through Portugal, and on its arrival in Spain, has totally changed its character since it began to retreat. I can say nothing in its favour, but that when there was a prospect of fighting the enemy, the men were then orderly and seemed pleased and determined to do their duty. In front of Villa Franca, the French came up with the reserve, with which I was covering the retreat of the army; they attacked it at Calcebelos. I retired, covered by the 95th regiment, and marched that night to Herresias and from thence to Nogales and Lugo, where I had ordered the different divisions which preceded to halt and collect. At Lugo, the French again came up with us. They attacked our advanced posts on the 6th and 7th, and were repulsed in both attempts, with loss on our side. I heard from the prisoners taken, that three divisions of the French army were come up, commanded by marshal Soult; I therefore expected to be attacked on the morning of the 8th. It was my wish to come to that issue; I had perfect confidence in the valour of the troops, and it was only by crippling the enemy that we could hope either to retreat or to embark unmolested. I made every preparation to receive the attack. This was not marshal Soult's object. He either did not think himself sufficiently strong or he wished to play a surer game, by attacking us on our march, or during our embarkation. The country was intersected, and his position too strong for me to attack with an inferior force. The want of provisions would not enable me to wait longer. I marched that night; and in two forced marches, bivouacking for six or eight hours in the rain, I reached Betanzos on the 10th inst.
"At Lugo, I was sensible of the impossibility of reaching Vigo, which was at too great a distance, and offered no advantages to embark in the face of an enemy. My intention was then to have retreated to the peninsula of Betanzos, where I hoped to find a position to cover the embarkation of the army in Ares or Redes Bays; but having sent an officer to reconnoitre it, by his report I was determined to prefer this place. I gave notice to the Admiral of my intention, and begged that the transports might be brought to Corrunna: had I found them here on my arrival on the 11th, the embarkation would easily have been effected, for I had gained several marches on the French. They have now come up with us, the transports have not arrived; my position in front of this place is a very bad one; and this place, if I am forced to retire into it, is commanded within musket shot, and the harbour will be so commanded by cannon on the coast that no ship will be able to lay in it. In short, my Lord, gen. Stewart will inform you how critical our situation is. It has been recommended to make a proposal to the enemy, to induce him to allow us to embark quietly, in which case he gets us out of the town soon, and this place, with its stores, &c. complete; that otherwise we have the power to make a long defence, which must cause the destruction of the town. I am averse to make any such proposal, and am exceedingly doubtful if it would be attended with any good effect; but whatever I resolve on this head, I hope your lordship will rest assured, that I shall accept no terms that are in the least dishonourable to the army or to the country."
AFFAIRS OF AUSTRIA.
We are told on the authority of a gentleman who left Hamburg on Saturday (March 25th) that the Austrian army, in Bavaria only, consisted of 120,000 men. It was understood at Hamburgh that the cen-

tre of the French army was to be commanded by the Prince of Corvo, who had set out from that city to direct its operations. It is, however, added, that no act of hostility was likely to occur until an interview, for which arrangements had been made, should take place between the emperor Francis and Buonaparte. A single remark will show the absurdity of these statements. The entrance of the Austrian army into Bavaria would of itself have been an act of absolute hostility, and more decisive than a declaration of war.
Some accounts have been received from Holland of hostilities having commenced between the Austrians and the French in the Tyrol, and the former having defeated the latter with considerable loss. Letters to this effect were certainly received by merchants in the city, and which also stated that there had been a battle in Bavaria. These statements were also corroborated by a gentleman arrived in town from the Dutch coast, who had succeeded in effecting his escape from Verdun. He not only mentions the facts in positive terms, but gives dates. The blow in the Tyrol is said to have been struck on the 11th, and that in Bavaria on the 15th ult. It is, however, we think unlikely, that events of such importance should have happened, and continued unknown in other parts of Germany, from which we have intelligence to the 22d and 23d. The issue of the engagement in the Tyrol is said to have been favourable to the Austrians. The action in Bavaria is noticed as little more than an affair of posts, but the advantage remained also with the Austrians. From the same source we are assured, that Buonaparte, after taking a formal leave of his senate, had left Paris for Germany, to resume the command of his armies in person.
Report likewise speaks of a treaty of peace having been signed between Russia and Turkey, effected through the mediation of Austria, and that the emperor Alexander has put in motion an army for the protection of the Austrian territories. A Dutch paper of the 1st inst. reached town on Tuesday, containing the translation of an article from the Moniteur , which leaves no doubt of a rupture having taken place. The article consists of some violent declarations against the political conduct of Austria, and terminates with a phrase to the following effect: "At the moment we were writing the above observations, we received intelligence that hostilities had commenced between the advanced posts." The Dutch paper also states that the archduke Charles has advanced against Saxony at the head of a great force.
A kind of semi-official publication of the Austrian government, in justification of its present warlike attitude has appeared. This article, which may not be genuine, holds no decided language, and is rather calculated to court negotiation than provoke immediate hostility. A paper of Tuesday states that the war of France against Austria will be conducted on a new plan. Our ministers, it says, have reason to believe, that while Berthier, Massena and Oudinot advance by Augsburg, Ratisbon, Bamberg and Straubing towards Linz, Napoleon will, in person, take a new course, hitherto unattempted in his former campaigns. It is to penetrate through Carinthia and Carniola, into Croatia and Hungary, leaving Styria and Austria altogether unattacked, and appearing at the head of 70,000 men, under the walls of Buda. A convocation of the Hungarian states is then to be assembled there for the purpose of declaring the throne vacant, and of placing on it one of his brothers or generals. One letter dated from Vienna, received in London, mentions Jerome as destined for the king of Hungary, and that he is to be replaced at Cassel by Bernadotte. The wisest measures have been taken by the cabinet and government of Austria, to conciliate, to arm, and to attach the people, as well as the nobles of Hungary. Maria Theresa found, under similar circumstances, the best support of her crown, in the loyalty and devotion of that generous nation. We dare not, however, compare those dangers with the present awful revolutionary evils that overhang Europe; nor calculate on the defeat of Napoleon, because Belleisle was driven back in 1742. Never did a crisis impend, more full of hazard, or more appalling.
Specie has become so scarce in Austria, in consequence of the reports of a war, that a ducat in gold was eagerly bought at 13 florins in bank notes. When paper is at par the value of a ducat is 4 1/2 florins.
NEW-YORK, May 29.
LATEST NEWS FROM ENGLAND.
Intelligence from London three days later than we had previously published, via Philadelphia, was received yesterday at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser from the Spanish schooner Good Voyage , in 40 days from Liverpool. We have selected the articles that follow from London papers to the 13th of April, and a Liverpool paper of the 15th. Vigo has surrendered to the Anglo Spanish forces. No confirmation of the report that hostilities had commenced between France and Austria is given in these papers.
LONDON, April 13.
Extract from a letter, dated Stockholm, March 24th, 3 P.M.
The king has this afternoon been removed under a strong escort from Drottningholm to Gripsholm, a Palace about 45 English miles from Stockholm. He has hitherto been kept closely confined, and has not been permitted to see the Queen.
About 600 Cossacks, who had come over from Aland Gresslehamm, being a part of the army who had taken the former island, were on their march to Stockholm, when they were met by a flag of truce in the name of Duke Charles, and an armistice was immediately signed to wait the Emperor of Russia's answer.
By two Gottenburgh mails which arrived last night, we have received intelligence from that place to the 1st inst. and from Stockholm to the 24th ult. The report of the rising of the Dalecarlians, for the purpose of effecting the liberation of their dethroned and imprisoned monarch, appears altogether unworthy of credit. The unfortunate Gustavus had been transferred to a fortress fifteen leagues more remote from his capital, where he continues closely confined, and all intercourse between him and his Queen is carefully prevented. The Duke of Sudermania exercises the functions of royalty with uncontested power, and Adlersparre, who first gave the signal for insurrection, is arrived at Stockholm with a division of the western army. The inhabitants are stated to have conferred upon these troops every possible mark of approbation and regard.
It appears that the Russians had made considerable progress in their operations, when a flag of truce was sent by the Duke of Sudermania, proposing an armistice. The proposal was acceded to, the armistice concluded, and the terms dispatched by the Russian general to the emperor Alexander. Whether Sweden is to enjoy tranquility, and we are to be excluded from the Swedish ports, will, however, depend upon the decision of Buonaparte, to whom the question of peace or war is ultimately referred.
Our post letters of this morning contain little of importance. We regret to learn that Sir Arthur Wellesley had not so late as yesterday embarked for Lisbon. The Surveillante frigate, which is to take him out, is said to have received counter orders.
We understand that an unhappy difference has arisen between admiral Gambier and rear admiral Harvey. The latter is in consequence come home in the Tonnant , and will strike his flag.
At 11 o'clock this morning a Gazette Extraordinary was published, containing official details of the surrender of Vigo to the gallant peasantry of Galicia, and the complete reduction of the island of Martinique. Vigo capitulated on the 27th of March. The garrison were allowed to march out of the forts with the honours of war to the glacis, where they surrendered themselves prisoners of war, and were to be conducted to an English port. They consisted of 46 officers, 958 inferior officers and privates fit for duty, 300 sick; total 1304 men. The captors found 447 horses, 62 carriages, covered waggons, and carts; and the military chest, containing 117,153 francs in French specie. Price of stocks this day, at one o'clock, 3 per cent consols, 67 7/8—5 per cents 98 1/8.
LIVERPOOL, April 15. A considerable degree of agitation prevailed in this town yesterday, in consequence of a report that was currently circulated, that an express had reached Liverpool the preceding night, with accounts that a partial repeal of the embargo had passed the American legislature. By some persons, however, it was confidently affirmed, that the intelligence in question was of a contrary nature. The rumour had some temporary effect on the price of American produce, but we could not trace it to any authentic source.
A variety of accounts have been received from Spain during the present week, but none perhaps which can be implicitly depended on. The news which has arrived is very various in its complexion, some of the details being highly encouraging and others very unfavourable to the patriotick cause; but unhappily that part of the intelligence which has the greatest appearance of authenticity, is the most disastrous. The Spanish army in Catalonia, it appears has been exposed, since the fall of Saragossa, to the whole of that part of the enemy's force which had been released from the arduous duties of that protracted siege. This force having been strongly reinforced, has attacked the patriotick army and completely routed it; the consequence of which is, that the French will obtain undisturbed possession of the fertile province of Valencia, where their various and pressing wants may be amply supplied.
To counterbalance this misfortune, we are informed that the Galicians are again roused from their torpor, and are acting with such energy, that the enemy can hardly maintain his footing in that province. From other parts of the north the accounts are not less favourable. Dispatches have been received by our government, announcing that the port of Vigo has been taken by the united English and Spaniards, with 1300 prisoners, and a large quantity of stores. In the South, no despondency appears either in the people or the government. The Seville Gazette contains some spirited observations on the conduct of the French, and the present state of the campaign; and a calculation is made that not less than 163,000 of the enemy's troops have fallen victims to the sword, disease, and the fury of the people.
It would seem, nevertheless, that the forces of the enemy, reduced as they undoubtedly must be, are, however, not completely occupied by the conquest of Spain; for they have been able to detach a large force against Portugal. A considerable French army has already entered that country, and is approaching towards the capital, so that unless the British army, which is now very strong, should judge it expedient to quit the country, a severe contest may be expected. We are afraid that Sir A. Wellesley, with his powerful reinforcement, will arrive too late.
GOTTENBURGH, March 31. The emperor of Russia has given his sanction to the armistice, and the evacuation of Aland; it is, however, understood to be only till he receives from Paris an answer to a communication he has made to the French emperor on the subject. A loan has been demanded by the new government. The application to the merchants caused them to assemble yesterday at the Change for that purpose, and in a few minutes after the subscription was opened, the sum of 33,000 banco dollars was subscribed. Gen. Armfeldt is appointed commander in chief for this district, and Gottenburgh is to be the head-quarters. The troops that are already here amount to 3000 men, the finest in the Swedish service. Perfect tranquillity exists here. Admiral Keats was to put to sea yesterday in the Superb . It is said he is gone to protect the fleet of merchantmen coming from Louis-crona, who are not supposed to be sufficiently protected. The Charger gun-brig is expected to go shortly to England as convoy. The Ranger came into Hawk Road this morning.
STOCKHOLM, March 23. Yesterday at noon, that part of the western army marched into this capital, which, under the command of Gen. Col. Adlersparre, put itself in motion from Carlstad, and was considerably reinforced in its march through Pleike and Westmoreland. The troops were received with universal shouts of applause.
Stockholm Gazette, of March 24. The following circular letter, addressed to the public boards, courts of justice, and consistories, has been lately issued: "Charles, by the grace of God, &c. Whereas in consequence of the events which have lately taken place, his royal majesty is not able to superintend and direct the affairs of the realm; therefore, we being the only prince of the royal family who is of age, have found ourselves obliged to assume until further notice the reins of government, and shall endeavour to acquit ourselves of this arduous task, in such a manner that the empire may regain its former tranquillity and peace, both abroad and at home, and trade and industry be revived; it being our firm determination to deliberate jointly with the other states of the realm on the means which shall appear best calculated to promote the welfare of the Swedish people; we therefore charge and command you to evince towards us that fidelity and attachment which our sincerity of heart, and the prosperity of the country implicitly demand at the present time. Your official reports are to be addressed to his royal majesty in the same form as when, during the minority of the king, we presided over the management of the concerns of the state. We, &c. &c. CHARLES, M. ROSENBLAD."
Stockholm Castle, March 13, 1808. According to intelligence received from Trieste, the Russian men of war are victualling for several months, and, according to report, they are on the point of setting sail for the Black Sea.
ARRIVED. Brig Hunter , Redman, 7 days from Providence, R. I. Sloop Rambler , Lumbart, 14 days from Boston. Sloop Farmer , Bangs, 12 days from Boston. Ship Parnaso , Sitton, 12 days from Newbedford, Ballast, R. Blow. In Hampton Roads, bound to City of Washington, ship Venus , Bond, 7 days from Bath.
A Saddle, Bridle and Martingale, Was found by a Negro Man. The owner may have them again by applying at the Ledger Office, paying for this advertisement, and making a small compensation to the finder. June 5.
AUCTION. Tomorrow at 11 o'clock will be Sold, at my Office, for Cash, 40 pieces BANDANNOES, 10 do Canton Handkerchiefs; 27 lb. Sewing Silk, 3 dozen Silk Shawls; Cambleek Muslin; Gingham; Mouselinet; Cotton Shirting; Calicoes; Nankeens; Dimities; Cotton Camisoles; Linens, &c. Wm. B. Lamb. June 5.
Postponed Sale.
Will be Sold at Auction, on Saturday the 17th instant, on credit, the purchaser giving bond with security, payable after the expiration of the execution law.
A HOUSE AND LOT, Situate on Charlotte-Street, in the Borough of Norfolk, adjoining the residence of James Nimmo. The above property will be sold by virtue of a deed in trust executed by the Reverend James Whitehead, deceased, and Clarissa his wife, to satisfy a debt due to Dr. A. Slaughter. The Trustee. June 5. tds
NOTICE. The Subscriber being appointed by the Court of Norfolk Borough, to collect from the holders of property on Market-Square, for the purpose of paying the said square, do inform them that the work has now commenced, and will in ten days from this date call on each individual for one dollar for each foot of ground they occupy in front, on the said square. Samuel Mosely, Collector. June 5.
FOR SALE, A LONG-BOAT, Length about 20 feet, } In good order. Width do. 8 do. Depth do. 3 do. Apply on board the Bremen Ship Patriot Groening, lying off Williamson's wharf. M. PROBST, Commander of said Ship. June 5. 3
Landing this day at Commerce-Street Wharf, 150 barrels Gallego's Sup. FLOUR. JAMES HERRON. June 5. 2
THE MEMBERS Of the Jockey Club are requested to meet at the Exchange Coffee-House TOMORROW EVENING at 6 o'clock, and every Evening during the Races, at 5 o'clock. June 5. 2
For Liverpool, direct, The new and fast-sailing Brig HUNTER, T. Redman, Master, 200 tons burthen, and in a few days will be ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the captain on board, or N. HERON. June 5. tf
Genuine Patent and Family Medicines, Celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human frame is liable. Prepared by T. W. BYOTT, M. D. THE CELEBRATED Stomachic Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and Fifty Cents.) Which has proved 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, pains, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carrying off impetuous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickens at the stomach, severe head aches, &c.
For the dysentery or flux, cholera morbus, fevers gripings, and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer 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 obstruacted perspiration, will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours. In asthma or consumptive complaints, horseflesh, wheezings, shortness 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, cleaning 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 effectual 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 bilious habits experience such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventative against the complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Vegetable Nervous Cordial, OR, Nature's Grand Restorative. DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Drops. A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, flux 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, 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 compass, by exhibiting a list of exemplary cures, attested by respectable characters, 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 particular, only to print an abstract of several testimonies, referring the reader to pamphlets, left at the Book-Store of Messrs. ROBERTS, COOPER, & Co. Norfolk. June 5. tf
For Choice. The good Ship Parnaso , William Sitton, Master, 240 tons burthen, with nearly 370 hogsheads tobacco, or 2500 barrels flour, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow. June 5.
For LONDON. The Ship ALEXANDER, Captain Ballard, Burthen 280 tons. Three fourths of her cargo is engaged. Warren Ashley. June 5.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
THIS EVENING June the 5th, Will be presented, the Tragedy of the GAMASTER. Written by the celebrated Edward Moore. Beverly, (the Gamaster) Mr. Green; Stukely, Mr. Young; Lewson, Mr. Fox; Jarvis, Mr. Clark; Bates, Mr. Ringwood; Dawson, Mr. Spear; Seargent, Mr. Byrne—Mrs. Beverly, Mrs. Placide; Charlotte, Mrs. Young; Lucy, Mrs. Utt. To which will be added, the Musical Farce of The Lock and Key, Captain Cheely, Mr. Spear; Vain, Mr. Young; Old Brummagen, Mr. West; Ralph, Mr. Fox; Laura, Mrs. Placide; Fanny, Mrs. Clark; Selina, Mrs. Utt; Dolly, Mrs. Young. Doors to be opened at 6, and the curtain to rise precisely at 7 o'clock. Tickets to be had at the Office of the Theatre. Subscribers will please send as usual to Mrs. West for their Tickets.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship EXETER, Daniel Bray, Master, Burthen 291 tons, is in excellent order, and ready to receive a cargo.
ALSO, The Schooner MINDWELL, Eben. R. Brush, master, burthen 118 tons, will take part of a freight for the West-Indies. Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, A few bales Sea-Island and Upland COTTON, And sixty bds. prime Richmond TOBACCO. May 30. tf
For Freight or Charter, The new Brig Franklin , Captain Tallman, burthen 200 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. WARREN ASHLEY. June 2. tf
For Liverpool, The British Ship JEANIE, Capt. McKenzie, Having considerable part of her cargo engaged, will sail in all June. For freight or passage, apply to Robert Pollok, Peterburg, to the master, or ROBERT DICKSON. Wanted, A few thousand Rough Hogshead and Barrel STAVES. May 30. 6
For Freight or Charter, The well known Ship TWO BROTHERS, William Purrington, master, 217 tons burthen, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to N. HERON. Who has for Sale on board the said Ship, A quantity of Masts and Spars. May 30. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner Carlton , James Johnson, master, will be ready in a few days for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson and Cunningham, or JAMES JOHNSON. May 27. tf
For Liverpool, The fine new Ship Justina , Edward Howe, Master, Having a considerable part of her freight engaged; for the balance, apply to A. MACLURE. May 12. tf
For a Port in Ireland, the fast-sailing copper bottomed Ship DESTINY, Captain Bernard, to sail the 10th June, has good accommodations. For passage only, apply to the captain on board, or Robert Maitland. May 12. 110/6
For Freight or Charter, The substantial and fast-sailing Brig PALLAS, Ephraim Wilcox, master, burthen 242 tons, 6000 bds. tobacco; she is double decked, stanch, and newly rigged. The port of Liverpool would be preferred, and she is now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Captain Wilcox, or N. HERON. May 3. tf
For Freight or Charter, The good Brig WIND , James Jacob, Captain, burthen 207 tons, in good order, and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Captain Wilcox. William Dickson. May 22.
For Liverpool, The fast sailing Ship Rowley , Captain Mosey, 200 tons, in good order, and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or Moses Myers & Son. May 12. tf

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. 63 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. 1 1/8 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. 1 3/4 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—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c.—The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden 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, Turpen-tine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra-hazardous, 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 situated; the name of the present occupier; 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 manufactory 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 insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy other wise 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. Bonded Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bank Drafts, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.
IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless otherwise specified to the policy.
X. All policies issued 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, at 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 produce 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 circumstances and condition of the person or persons insured; and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really and truly, and without fraud, and without fraud or artifice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and, unless sufficient reasons and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable.—Also, if there appears fraud, or
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI. 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.
Norfolk & Portsmouth Jockey Club RACES,
Over the New Ditched-in Course, will commence on WEDNESDAY, the 7th of June, free for any Horse, &c.—New-Market Rules.
First Day.
A Purse of 400 Dollars—Four Mile Heats.—Money put up.
Second Day.
The Ladies' Purse of 100 Dollars—One mile heats—the best three in five, with 100 dollars weights—15 dollars entrance.
Third Day.
The Proprietor's Purse of 200 Dollars—two mile heats—10 dollars entrance.
Fourth Day.
A Handy Cap Purse.
Good Stables and Litter near the ground found gratis, and every kind of Forage at the lowest price.
The ground is considerably improved since the fall, and is equal to any course on the continent.
Racers and their Horses will be free of toll.
Entrance to be made with the Treasurer at the Exchange, in the usual way.
The Treasurer.
April 21.
Just Landed,
104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR,
10 boxes clayed do. 150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey, do. 150 do. Alexandria superior Flour, do. 200 do. Middlings—For Sale by
Jennings & Roddey.
Who offers for RENT,
A Dwelling-House with five Rooms, pleasantly situated in the fields.
May 17.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Lewis, on Monday last from Philadelphia, a large quantity of the best
Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, &c.
that has (probably) ever been in Norfolk.
With the Philadelphia Upper Leather for Boots—the choice of Sole and other Leather here—good workmanship—great attention—no disappointments—a regular bred foreman—and a tolerable supervisor—He has already furnished and will continue to furnish, better Boots and Shoes and better treatment to customers than has been rendered here by any person in this way; on these conditions only he expects custom.
He has now from Baltimore, &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good flock of KID and MOROCCO; all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an allowance made for that which is not; but the greatly increased price of all the materials, and the high price of labour in this way, will not admit of the Shoes being sold at the price of the run-work, generally offered for sale here.
He is now getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibility of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see.
He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gentlemen may be fitted at any time, with a certainty of getting such as are good, as he has no run work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His terms are cash only.
A LEASE
For the eligible PROPERTY
he now occupies is to be disposed of—it has about three and one half years to run.
April 15.
Niemeyer and Von Kapff,
Offer for Sale at their Ware-House, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following
GERMAN LINENS,
  630 pieces SACKING,  35 pieces SHIRT LINEN,    200 do. OZNABURGS,  45 do. fine SHEETING,    150 do. TICKLENBURGS,  70 do. TABLE CLOTHS,    450 do. WHITE ROLLS,  30 do. BED TICKING,    80 do. HESSIAN do.  65 do. STRIPED RAVENS DUCK.    30 do. fine PLATILLAS,   
ALSO,
11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities.
  110 boxes Spanish SEGARS,  TUMBLERS,    40 do. Crown GLASS,  160 dozen half pint DECANTERS,    150 do. English PIPES,  120 dozen WINE GLASSES,    5 gross empty BOTTLES,  100 pair WAFFLE IRONS,    600 do. CORKS,  350 pieces PAPER HANGING,    100 wt. Bottling WIRE,  100 pieces OIL CLOTH,    40 gross Cowskin WHIPS,  4 cases PORT WINE.    600 wt. GLUE,     100 wt. Oznaburg THREAD     800 Straws half pint and gill   
And at their Store in Main-Street,
Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery,
and fancy Articles.
We will take in barter, about 25,000 wt. of Green Coffee.
March 29.
JOHN PENDRED'S
Boot and Shoe Manufactory,
No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands.
N. B. Orders for Double Backstays, single do. and Cossacks, executed with the greatest dispatch.
August 1.
SPANISH HIDES.
One Thousand SPANISH HIDES,—For Sale, by
Wm. Phume, & Co.
January 23.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar.
20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE
8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR.
For Sale on reasonable terms by
Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
March 22.
FOR SALE,
40 Sacks JUNIPER BERRIES.
James Young.
April 26.
WANTED,
Rough Oak bbl. and hhd. STAVES,
of the best quality, for which Cash will be given,
Robert Maitland.
April 26.
Just Received,
A few bales very fine India Cottons,
suitable for Sheetings, Nankeens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c.
For Sale by
Wood & Hastings.
May 3.
TAKE NOTICE,
That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is lost, viz.
B. No. 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dollars 50
C. 3830, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 50
E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50
F. 819, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50
F. 932, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50
F. 1638, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50
payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk.
A MANDATORY REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us.
MACKINDER & WHITE.
March 10.
Twenty Dollars
For the apprehension of SAM, a negro man
the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mistress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of those places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly.
John Tyler.
Richmond, March 16.
RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK
of the very first quality, for Sale by
C. & F. Whittle.
April 15.
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo,
D. Monrande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba,
COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality.
SEGARS, in boxes—
Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf.
John Granbery.
January 23.
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 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 ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood.
Tully Robinson.
Dec. 7.
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.
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorised to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call.
January 5.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly,
have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of
ARMISTEAD & KELLY.
January 16.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes,
2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES,
3,500 bushels coarse SALT,
2,500 bushels INDIAN CORN,
1,250 barrels SUPERFINE FLOUR,
130 bales Georgia Upland COTTON,
28 do. New-Orleans do.
400 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK,
54 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE,
40 chests and 30 boxes Hyson & Young Hyson TEA.
ALSO—
A general assortment of Dry Goods.
September 27.
Portsmouth Sugar-House.
The present Proprietors of this establishment finding a larger capital necessary to carry it on successfully than they have it in their power to devote, are disposed to sell it in whole or in part, as shall best please the purchaser, and will give a great bargain to any one inclined to buy.
The House is competent to the refining of 300 hogsheads raw Sugar a year; the consumption of loaf may be judged of by the result of an accurate inquiry, made with a view to ascertain the fact, that the towns of Richmond, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg alone, all in Virginia, and holding their relations in trade immediately with Norfolk, consume or afford vent for an aggregate quantity of at least 900 hogsheads Loaf Sugar a year; to say nothing of the consumption of the town of Norfolk itself, inferior to neither of the others, and where too, from its immediate intercourse with the West-Indies, the raw material has always hitherto been plenty and upon terms as cheap, often cheaper than at other ports north of this upon the continent. For further information apply to
Campbell & Wheeler.
May 3.
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