Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-09-30 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  ENT HOC TEM STZ PRAMA LAM
[VOL. V.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 30, 18 8.
NO. 33.]
Turk's-Island SALT, For Sale on board the Brig Experiment, at Gosport, by William Dickson.
September 21. 9 A handsome GIG for Sale. Apply to J. & W. Cook, September 12. 7 No. 69, Church-street
JOHN PENDREY'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 Backstraps, single do. and Cos sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1. tf
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the attention of the medical profession. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the subject; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescriptions in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtues of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops. Large quantities have already been vendued, and the fall is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be found upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed. Therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Kennebec Bank of Maryland. I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall, in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have repeatedly used them in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor. I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Front Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been affected with very violent rheumatic pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatic aff. was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR
The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. N. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S
Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters. Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in refreshing weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Black- ing, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can it, transparent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Viz for cleaning Harnes, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse.
The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had, The IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. law 1y
FOR SALE, 30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8. law 1y
STAUNTON, SEPTEMBER 21. At a meeting of a number of the respectable freeholders of the county of Augusta on Saturday the 17th day of September, 1808, for the purpose of taking into consideration the present crisis of public affairs— Gen. R. Porterfield was appointed Chairman, and Samuel Clarke , Secretary. The chairman having informed the meeting that the objects thereof were to take into consideration the present situation of the country as it respects the operation of the embargo law, to express their opinion on the policy which dictated it, and the expediency of its continuance—and also to adopt such measures as might be deemed necessary to support the election of a Federal President and Vice-President, and a Federal Representative for this congressional district.
On motion— Alexander Nelson, Carter Beverley, James Bell, Andrew Anderson, Wm. Robertson, Alexander Robertson, and Alexander St. Clair, were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions to be proposed to the meeting. The committee then retired and prepared the following: To the President of the United States.
SIR, WE, the freeholders of Augusta county, at the courthouse in the town of Staunton, duly assembled according to public notice given in the newspaper, hereby beg leave to approach the executive branch of government with such expressions of the political sentiments of the county aforesaid as seem to us meet and proper. The fundamental principle of our constitution has always been considered to mean, that the power of each branch of the government being derived from the people, they of necessity have the right to control the operations of it, and for that purpose it has been generally acknowledged, that the legitimacy of the government is alone, the sovereignty of the people. Viewing it therefore a right we possess, (co-equal with the formation of the compact) that whenever public exigencies shall require the expression of the individual opinion, it should be freely and fully declared, we have thus assembled to take into consideration the present unhappy situation of our country, and after the most mature and deliberate reflection, we deem it our duty to lay before you the following expressions of our feelings.
The prosperity of the United States has invariably depended upon commerce, maintained and supported by a just regard to our national honor, and we view it therefore of deep regret to the nation, that after nine months experience of the embargo law, we are left, ruinous and dreadful as the consequences are, to deplore a continuation of it without any serious prospect whatever of its being repealed. As long as it was thought right to indulge our rulers in a trial of the experiment, we have in common with the great mass of the good people of the United States, silently submitted to the authority of the government; but, as we can no longer perceive the least probability of the great belligerent nations swerving from the political stand they have taken, and as the United States without commerce must inevitably become a crippled and finally a bankrupt people, we deem it absolutely essential to our political existence, to declare a continuance of the embargo law ruinous and impolitic. We evidently discover (tested as our ideas are by experience,) that unless the avenues of commerce are again opened, and the commercial people of America suffered to hazard themselves upon the ocean, in the pursuit of their lawful gain, free and unmoled by any domestic shackles, we are seriously apprehensive that there will soon pervade one general sentiment completely derelictive of longer acquiescence to the will of congress; unpleasant as this declaration is, echoed and sent forth by the populous and patriotic county of Augusta, we consider it nevertheless as a truth that can no longer be disguised; and when we declare to you that we have long since considered our government partial and timorous in its operations towards one of the great belligerent powers of Europe, and unnecessarily clamorous towards another—you will do us the justice to believe, that we are neither actuated ourselves by a hatred towards the one, or a love towards the other country, but that we measure our public sentiments by that political rule which is the unerring concomitant of wisdom and justice, viz:—we consider it as honorable to deal unto all nations that equal share of national dignity and interchange that neither espouses ingloriously the actions of the one to the annihilation of the other; and, we deem it as the most un pardonable circumstance, that the delegates of a free people should ever have formed themselves into a combination to subvert the true interest of their government, by shrouding themselves under executive recommendation to legislate for one foreign government at the expense of another; and we can no longer possibly forbear to say, that the continual series of secret deliberations in the two last sessions of congress, afford no omen to us of national integrity: within the secret Hall we believe the most dishonorable transactions have arisen, and that the people have been absolutely prevented from seeing those circumstances most intimately connected with their political safety and preservation; for, altho' we do not deny the propriety of the circumstance of government being sometimes disposed of with secrecy, yet we cannot possibly contemplate that there ever has been or ever will be cause for the councils of a free people to be so entirely enveloped in mystery, as the affairs of America have been. It was not a principle of the Washington administration to encircle us in such darkness as this; for, upon one occasion only, can we remember that the doors of congress were ever shut more than for one hour or two—We well recollect that even that circumstance was deemed unwholesome to the liberties of the people. Under these impressions, actuated as we most solemnly declare ourselves to be, by no consideration
of party measures, and personal dislike to you, but governed as we are by that zeal for the prosperity of our country, so incumbent upon its guardians to maintain and preserve, we are emboldened to expect from you, Sir, as the Supreme Magistrate of our country, that decision in your governmental sphere that shall prompt you to retrieve to the country its wonted free and unrestrained commerce; and shall restore to us that prosperity in our agricultural operations that is so necessary to the political health of the great mass of the nation. We in fine, Sir, declare to you, that though we reverence the constitution of our country, and will forever maintain the dignity and support of it—we cannot consent that legislators, emanated from it, ever shall take upon themselves so entirely the majesty of the people: we view it as altogether transcending the rights they were delegated to preserve, and as we consider their guardianship no longer guided by the fostering hand that should govern their conduct, we believe that the people have a right now to direct them; we therefore with the decency becoming a nation of freemen, have presumed to make known to you our grievances, hoping that at the meeting of our legislature, if it should be convoked earlier than it is already by law established, you will, in the distribution of your magisterial duty, cause to be laid upon the table of congress the following resolutions.
Resolved, That we consider the people of the United States paramount to all authority delegated to their representatives, that they have a right in their individual capacity, peaceably to assemble and express their approbation of the measures emanating from their constituted authorities.
Resolved, That we view the whole passage of the embargo law impolitic, and its operation partial, ruinous, and entirely fatal to the peace and welfare of the country.
Resolved, That we consider the decree of France in November 1806, as the principal cause of the counterveiling orders of England in Nov. 1807, and that therefore we deem the conduct of our government indecisive as related to one country, tending to relinquish to her our rights, and as to the other, filled with an over measure of complaint not warranted by our previous submission.
Resolved, That we view with extreme concern, an apparent degree of foreign influence pervading our councils, unworthy of a magnanimous and independent people.
Resolved, That we view the decisions of the late majority in congress as guided too much by executive direction, and as having been (in a few instances only excepted) uniformly directed thereby.
Resolved, That we believe that the raising of an additional army establishment of only 6000 men, quite unnecessary, unless it was intended as a permanent one, inasmuch as—that we consider the necessity of an army at any time must alone be danger from without; and if there was, or is that danger, we do not consider six thousand men as forming one tenth part even of the military strength necessary for defence.
Resolved, That we view such a repetition and frequency of secret communications from the president to both houses of congress, as dangerous and improper; and that such frequent deliberations of that body in secret conclave, are incompatible with the spirit of our constitution and the liberties of the people; and that therefore they ought to be discouraged and never resorted to but upon the most unavoidable occasions.
Resolved, That we view with utter abhorrence the extensive and unbounded operations of France against the powers of Europe; we think our government should be scrupulously careful not to countenance directly or indirectly, any of her overwhelming measures; and we consider the conduct of her Emperor towards us as insulting and oppressive.
Resolved, That we feel a lively interest in the struggles of Spain to retrieve her lost power and consequence as a nation; and that we consider it absolutely proper that our government should meet any propositions from her, viewing her as we do, not a rebellious, but a loyal people, desirous to maintain and preserve their honour and consequence among nations, and fighting for the actual liberties of their country against an usurper and foreign tyrant.
Resolved, That without an open commerce for the merchants of the U. States, we seriously contemplate the downfall of the community, and that bankruptcy and civil war will arise; we view therefore it to be the bounden duty of congress to repeal the embargo act, and so to revert to the accustomed channels of commercial regulations, with such of the powers of Europe as will treat with us honourably, as shall insure to us that great blessing.
Resolved, That we will support the true honour and dignity of the country whenever called on.
On a motion being made to have the foregoing address and resolutions published for the information of the freeholders of Augusta county, before they should be acted upon, the question being put and carried in the affirmative. It is resolved, That the printers in the town of Staunton publish the same in their respective papers.
Resolved, That the freeholders of the said county, be notified to meet at the court-house in Staunton on Thursday the 29th of the present month, prepared to act upon the said address and resolutions.
ROBT. PORTERFIELD, Chairman.
At the above mentioned meeting the following Resolutions were also agreed to:
Resolved, That we consider Charles Cotesworth Pinckney , of South-Carolina, and Rufus King of the state of New York, as proper men to be supported as President and Vice-President of the United States—and that Robert Porterfield, William Boys,
Carter Beverley, Alex. Nelson, Alex. St. Clair, and Saml. Clarke, be appointed a committee of correspondence to carry into operation this resolution.
Resolved, That the aforesaid committee be also authorised to correspond with other committees of the several counties composing this congressional district for the purpose of supporting a suitable candidate for congress at the election.
The committee of correspondence for the county of Augusta, seeing the necessity of the greatest diligence being made by the Federal Republicans throughout the state of Virginia to restore the policy that guided the councils of Washington—and to give the object of this meeting as extensive and immediate circulation as possible, request that such federal editors as feel a disposition to co-operate with them, will give those resolutions, with the note attached to them, an insertion in their respective papers; and at the same time enjoining upon their federal friends in every county, the necessity of calling a meeting immediately to adopt similar resolutions expressive of their approbation of these measures, and to report to them a proper character for Elector in their respective districts to form a federal ticket.
The committee view with abhorrence the Law establishing the mode of election by general ticket, and are sensible of the great change that must, and that they hope will be effected to ensure success; if however the object should fail in this state, they will have the pleasing reflection of having made an honest effort.
Robert Porterfield, William Boys, Carter Beverley, Alexander Nelson, Samuel Clarke.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory—He has also Seal Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity. He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
ALSO, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties. September 14. tf
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Sloop Julianna, Capt. Stowe. Also, 21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granbery. September 21. tf
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THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. 30, 1808.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. —The character of this paper, to express ourselves in the language of party, is most decidedly federal. We do not therefore notice the proceedings of the federalists at Staunton , which are inserted in this paper, with indifference. They have claimed our most serious attention, and should have received our most zealous co-operation, if reasons which we shall presently state did not induce us to hesitate upon the propriety of such co-operation.
The law of this state, for choosing electors, effectually (as it was intended) excludes the minority from any of the advantages of suffrage. They have, however, a right to express their opinions, and before we saw the Staunton proceedings, we did hope that every federalist in the state would vote at the approaching election, and by that vote express his opinion of the leading measures of the present administration. It was, however, evident that without some concerted plan, such an opinion could not be expressed for want of proper characters being previously designated as candidates. It is well known that during the last winter, two tickets were formed in this state, one in favour of Mr. Madison and the other in favour of Mr. Monroe. It being a matter well understood, that in all the great and leading measures, that Mr. Madison (if elected) would pursue the course marked out by his predecessor, no person, who disapproved of the measures of the present administration, could vote for Mr. Madison's ticket, without committing an act of the greatest inconsistency in politics. We may say, that in general, the federalists of this state have disapproved of the measures of the present administration. We believe that without having any concerted plan with the friends of Mr. Monroe that the federalists would have voted for Mr. Monroe's ticket. In this way they would have expressed their disapprobation of the measures of which they have so justly complained. For some months past a general opinion has prevailed, that the friends of Mr. Monroe had declined the proposed contest.—It appears, however, from the address of the committee of Mr. Monroe's friends, published in this paper, that they have determined to persevere. What course then are the Federalists to pursue? The address from Mr. Monroe's friends is plain, and may be considered as pledging Mr. Monroe upon some leading points, particularly the cruel measure of the embargo, and upon our future course with foreign nations. War or Perpetual Embargo; Peace, and Commerce, are the questions? To avoid the two former, and to secure the two latter, our exertions must be directed. If there was a hope, that a federal ticket could prevail in this state, it cannot be supposed that the editor of this paper, would permit local state partiality or personal respect, to govern him in declining his co-operation with his federal brethren. Believing as we most sincerely do believe, that if the present course of measures are not arrested, that even the UNION, that rock of our political safety, will cease to exist twelve months longer—we must be allowed to pursue a course for ourselves. As every calamity which could befall us as a nation, is included in the separation of the states, we shall enumerate no others. The impossibility of succeeding with a federal ticket is to us so evident, that we think any calculation upon the subject would be thrown away. In conclusion, we hope that the federalists of this state, will reflect seriously upon the present crisis; and that the result of their reflections will produce a determination to give their unanimous suffrages for the ticket of Mr. Monroe.
We know that a number of federalists, have serious objections in voting for a person whose political sentiments are not in accordance with their own. But the true question is, do they prefer a person with whom they differ on some points, to one, with whom they differ in every point. Would the federalists vote for Mr. Madison's ticket? They surely would not. There is then no difference between voting in favor of that ticket, and so voting, as to give it the best, perhaps the only certain chance of success.
Without considering many other circumstances, the manner in which Mr. Madison has been brought forward is so reprehensible, that it is the duty of every citizen, who desires to maintain the principles of our constitution in their purity, to resist this assumption of power by the members of the Federal Legislature.
The federalists of this state must be satisfied that there is not sufficient time to form a federal ticket before the election comes on.
A friend transmitted us by the schooner Richmond Packet , 48 hours from New-York, the Gazette of Monday, from which we make the foreign extracts in this day's paper.
It is believed if this State was laid into Electoral Districts, that a majority of the electors would be found against Mr. Madison. Four if not five would be federal—Eight or nine would return friends to Mr. Monroe.
The votes of North-Carolina, will be as we are well informed, as follows:
  Federal 5   Mr. Monroe 5   Mr. Madison 4 
The Election of Vermont is given up to the Democrats, which fixes the following votes for President and Vice-President, as federal:
  New-Hampshire 7   Massachusetts 19   Rhode-Island 4   Connecticut 9   Vermont 6   45 
These elections are admirable comments upon the Washington caucus, whose members insisted that they spoke the sense of the states they represented. Four out of five of the above states were mis -represented in this famous caucus, but the people of these states, have corrected the procedure. May the correction not stop, and members of congress in future learn to allow their constituents to think for themselves.
An attempt was made on the night of the 22d ult. to set fire to the Navy Arsenal at New-Orleans, by throwing into it a reed filled with powder, to which a slow match was attached. The Navy Stores were also broken open, and some small articles stolen. The commanding officer has offered a reward of 200 dollars for apprehending the incendiaries. N. Y. Mer. Adv.
From the Spirit of Seventy-Six.
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.
We the undersigned members of the Monroe Corresponding Committee, take leave to address you:
It is manifest to all, that the situation of this country is at this time in the highest degree critical and embarrassed. The questions therefore which it presents to our view, ought to be considered with calmness, discussed with candour and moderation, and decided on principles justified by truth and patriotism only. Among these questions, there is none which has excited or deserved more attention, than that which relates to the next presidential election.
We are well aware that on this subject we differ from many of our fellow-citizens. We regret this difference: but as it would be arrogant in us to request from others, a surrender of their opinions, we trust that we shall not be condemned for adhering to our own. We know that our motives are pure, and we conscientiously believe that the course which we pursue, leads more directly to the promotion of the best interests of the United States, than that recommended by the caucuses at Washington, and the Bell Tavern in this city. You can at least hear our reasons and then judge for yourselves.
We thought last winter that the recommendation of the caucus at Washington, did not afford an unequivocal proof of the real sentiments of the nation. Time has evinced the accuracy of this opinion. Notwithstanding the number of congressional votes from Massachusetts and the other Eastern states given in the caucus to Mr. Madison, it is now apparent to the world that he is not the object of their choice.
We also thought that as the members of congress were constitutionally excluded from the right of electoral suffrage, they were the last persons, who ought to prescribe or recommend to the people the way in which their suffrages should be bestowed.—The considerations of policy which induced the framers of the constitution to establish this exclusion, ought to have induced our representatives in congress to be silent. The necessity of the case, by which they justified their meeting, is an unwarranted and arbitrary supposition. The argument derived from the constitution therefore stands in full force. Members of congress are excluded because their duty places them within the reach of undue influence and electioneering intrigues.
It seems to be a fair inference therefore that the same reason which would invalidate an electoral vote given by a member of congress, should diminish the weight of his electoral recommendation.
Notwithstanding the force of this constitutional objection, it cannot be denied that Mr. Madison has derived a great advantage from this congressional recommendation. It has erroneously been regarded as conclusive evidence of the national sentiment, and many have declared their intention to vote for him, because they supposed that he would be supported by a majority: although but for that consideration they would have preferred Mr. Monroe as the successor of Mr. Jefferson.
To this mode of reasoning we can never assent. It is the duty of the minority to acquiesce in the will of the majority: but they should wait until that will is constitutionally and formally expressed. Until this is done, who can say in this extensive country, what the will of the majority is. A congressional caucus, as facts before our eyes unquestionably prove, affords but a very fallible criterion. In truth, until the election is over, it is extremely difficult to pronounce, especially in times like these, so fruitful in events, who will be selected by a majority of the nation. For let it be remembered that the President is chosen by a majority of the nation, and not by a majority of a party.—Until this event occurs therefore every man ought to express his own opinion and to act accordingly to the dictates of his own judgment. By this mode of proceeding, the opinion of a real majority prevails. In pursuing this mode, we are satisfied that we are acting upon a principle which is not only sound, but in reality the basis of all republican institutions.
This subject is entitled to the most serious consideration of the people. Their acquiescence in the present nomination, would contribute to the establishment of a precedent subversive of the only right except that of voting for their immediate representatives, which the constitution authorises them to exercise in person. Their own legitimate power will be transferred to others, and what is more to be deplored, transferred to the identical persons, whom a wise policy has excluded from an electoral appointment.
We repeat to you therefore, fellow-citizens, what we said some months ago, that we prefer Mr. Monroe as the next President of the United States. We think that he has the highest claims to your confidence and regard. His early devotion of himself in the army, to the cause of his country, proved by honourable scars, his faithful and long continued services at home and abroad, his solid and vigorous
understanding, his integrity, his experience, acquired in the most difficult and important trusts, his undeviating firmness and decision of character, entitle him to your gratitude, affection and respect.—This proposition seems indeed to be generally admitted, and we believe that the great majority of his opponents, if Mr. Madison were out of the way, would be well pleased to see Mr. Monroe at the head of our national affairs.
But Mr. Monroe has other claims. His long residence abroad, and the very high degree of estimation in which he was held both in France and Great-Britain, have opened to him sources of information, with respect to the real views, motives and sentiments of the French and British cabinets, which could not have been equally accessible to his competitor. His knowledge, we think, would afford the most essential benefit to this country in our present very difficult and critical negotiations. His election, according to our best judgment, would have a most auspicious influence on the destiny of this nation. We believe that if he were elected, our differences with the belligerent powers of Europe would be accommodated with less difficulty than we are likely to experience, and if war should be the result, our defence may be entrusted to his hands with more propriety than to those of his respectable competitor.
In speaking of the just claims which Mr. Monroe has upon the confidence and affection of the people, we cannot forbear to notice his conduct while governor of Virginia. The period at which he came into office, must be remembered by you all. Never was the spirit of party more violent, nor was any man ever assailed with greater asperity and outrage. Such however were the integrity, firmness and moderation, which he uniformly displayed, that his administration was honoured with universal approbation, and the vote of thanks which he received from the legislature on his retirement, was entered "unanimously" at the particular request of his political opponents. We have merely adverted to this circumstance by way of shewing, such to have been the happiness of his administration, that whilst he inspired the republicans with the most implicit confidence in the solidity of his republican principles and the rectitude of his conduct, he at the same time so far reconciled his political opponents, as to obtain their entire approbation of his administration, during the term for which he was elected as chief magistrate of the commonwealth. Such a character we conceive the best interests of the nation, and the present perilous crisis of our affairs, peculiarly demand. In truth, in every situation in which he has been placed, whether in the old congress, the senate of the United States under the present constitution, the executive of Virginia, or in a diplomatic character abroad, he has acted with a degree of fidelity, zeal and ability, which if not duly appreciated now, will at some future day not very far distant, be universally acknowledged.
There is another consideration entitled to serious attention. The publick papers tell you, that the republicans are daily losing ground in the eastern states. Even in Pennsylvania they are not supposed to have a great ascendancy. The people are afraid, that the present state of things will not find a remedy under the administration of Mr. Madison. This apprehension has already produced the most serious and alarming effects throughout the eastern states. How far this sentiment may spread, it is impossible to tell: but if Mr. Monroe should be elected, all parties would unite in the belief, that every measure compatible with the honour and best interests of the nation would be adopted to relieve us from our present embarrassments and distress.
Let it not be supposed, however, that we mean to derogate from the real merits of Mr. Madison.
We know them well. We acknowledge his abilities, integrity, and services. But there are solid objections to his election. We do not deem it necessary to state them all. The enumeration would certainly afford us no pleasure. We shall content ourselves with one only—The others have been occasionally noticed in the papers, and are probably known to you all. In doing this, we presume that we shall not give offence to Mr. Madison or to his friends. Under a government like ours, freedom of discussion, is our most essential right. A manly and liberal exercise of that right, will be applauded rather than condemned, by every one, who understands the principles of our government, or values that freedom which it was intended to secure.
A principal objection to the election of Mr. Madison, and one which we deem unanswerable is derived from the present state of our national affairs. Our foreign commerce is totally suspended, our ships are rotting, our seamen dispersed and gone, and our produce shut up in our ware-houses, our public revenue is cut off, and the deficiency resulting from that cause, must be supplied by recourse to the expensive system of internal taxation. We know very well that these mischiefs have originated in the unjust decrees of France, and the arbitrary regulations of the British council. But we are speaking of the present state of things only, and not of the causes which have led to it. The evils exist: we feel that they are great and our best interests require that they should be speedily removed. We ask you, whether it is as probable that they will be removed under the administration of Mr. Madison, who stands committed by his writings and acts on every question between us and foreign nations, as under the administration of a man who is perfectly free from that bias, which regard for consistency of character cannot fail to produce on men even of the purest principles, and most enlightened understanding.—We may be mistaken, and we shall rejoice if time shall convince our error: but if Mr. Madison is elected, we see at present, no alternative for the United States, but WAR, or an EMBARGO of indefinite duration. If on the other hand, Mr. Monroe should be elected, we think for the reasons just stated that he will at least stand a better chance to extricate us from the critical dilemma in which we are involved; and notwithstanding the groundless censure that has been cast upon him, for a supposed abandonment, on the subject of the seizure of British seamen, we confidently appeal to your knowledge of his conduct through a life of thirty years devoted to your service, whether he will ever consent to any arrangement incompatible with the honor or real interests of his country.
Thus, fellow-citizens, we have presented to you a rough sketch of the view which we have taken of the next presidential election. In exhibiting this view, we have only performed a duty which devolved upon us as members of the corresponding committee: and in the performance of this duty, we trust that we have not departed from that can-
dor and moderation, which we took leave to recommend in the commencement of our address.
Under the influence therefore of a belief, which the events of every week seem more completely to justify, that in advocating the election of Mr. Monroe, we are promoting the real welfare and union of this country, we shall proceed with the least possible delay to publish his electoral ticket, with a hope, that his committees and friends throughout the state will firmly and diligently assist in every arrangement which may contribute to its success.
George Hay, John Clarke, Edward C. Stanard, William Robertson, John Brockenbrough.
Richmond, Sept. 24th, 1808.
ELECTORAL TICKET.
The following is the Monroe Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia.
  Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk Borough,   Arthur Smith, Isle of Wight,   Dr. James S. Gilliam, Dinwiddie,   Dr. John Lucas, Mecklenburg,   Gen. Parton Woodson, Prince Edward,   Hill Carter, Nelson,   Thomas Watkins, Chesterfield,   Peachy R. Gilmer, Henry,   Chan. Creed Taylor, Richmond,   Col. John Taylor, Caroline,   James Hunter, Essex,   Gen. John Minor, Spotsylvania,   Armistead Mason, Loudoun,   Robert Saunders, York,   Chan. Samuel Tyler, Williamsburg,   Gen. J. P. Hangerford, Westmoreland,   Daniel Carroll Brent, Stafford,   Dr. Robert Mackie, Frederick,   James Daly, Hampshire,   John Cunningham, Pendleton,   John Coulter, Augusta,   Daniel Sheffey, Wythe,   Linah Mims, Greenbrier,   John Prunty, Harrison. 
The following account of the proceedings lately given into in Mr. Randolph's district and levelled at that distinguished citizen, is derived from a most respectable and authentic source. We have only time to give it publicity.
On Monday the 29th instant, (being Prince Edward court day,) the freeholders of the county were invited by harangues delivered by two active opponents of Mr. Randolph, (the present representative of that district in congress) to assemble at the courthouse on Saturday the 24th, for the purpose of appointing a select committee, to meet such other select committees, as might be appointed by the other counties composing the district, in order to choose a fit character to represent them in the ensuing congress. Hand-bills were also circulated to the same effect, and signatures endeavoured to be obtained to them— for what other purpose than that of binding the persons who should subscribe their names, to the support of whatever candidate should be thus brought forward, it is difficult, and indeed impossible to conceive. On Saturday the freeholders of the county, assembled, to the number of from two to three hundred, when it appeared that nine out of ten were decidedly opposed to the views and proceedings of those by whom the meeting was procured. The disappointment and mortification of those persons are not to be described. They retired into the court-house with a few others, about seventeen in number, and as they say themselves, agreed to draw a petition to governor Cabell, praying that he would come forward as the opponent of Mr. Randolph at the ensuing election. This petition is not to be presented until the governor retires from office, and in the interim as many subscribers are to be obtained as possible. Never were men more deceived than the active opponents of Mr. Randolph. It is hoped, that they will learn to appreciate more justly, the intelligence, spirit, and independence of Virginia freeholders, and at the same time to form a more correct estimate of their own influence and talents.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 26.
The Real Old Batavian Spirit Revived.
We observe, that on the 17th inst. there was a numerous meeting of Federal Republicans at Paramus, in Bergen county, state of New-Jersey. Like true patriots, they have expressed in the bold manly language of freemen their opinions at large on the present degraded state of the nation, and the ruinous policy of the Jeffersonian administration. This large, wealthy, and populous country is inhabited principally by honest Dutchmen, who appear not to have lost the unyielding spirit which once animated their heroic ancestors in Europe. Being contiguous to this city, the head-quarters of the British army, it was the theatre of constant and bloody battles during our struggle for independence, and was never subjugated for any length of time. We give the following from a string of resolutions, to prove that the spirit of '76 still holds a seat in their bosoms, and that they are not yet disposed to surrender the hard-earned blessings of freedom at the feet of our oppressive and despotic rulers, who for some inexplicable purposes now lord it over our suffering country with uncontrolled sway.
Resolved, That this meeting unequivocally condemn and disapprove of the embargo, as an act evidently dictated by a foreign tyrant, and hurried into existence at midnight without an opportunity of deliberation or debate, and under a cloud of secrecy; as an act which instead of procuring a redress of our grievances from the European belligerents, will in all probability, from its evident self-destroying quality and effects, secure to us their derision and contempt.—As an act, which instead of preserving the resources of the nation, has already blocked up the sources of our riches, beggared, or driven into foreign service our seamen, dismantled and laid up our shipping to rot, and which if continued will ruin our merchants, reduce the value of our lands, crowd our goals with debtors, and rob our treasury annually of at least twelve millions of revenue, which will in a short time render a land tax absolutely necessary for the support of our national government.
BOSTON, September 22.
VERMONT ELECTION.
By letters received yesterday from Windsor, Vt. we learn, that the returns of votes for governor, have been obtained from 131 towns.

For Tichenor, the federal candidate, 13,115 For Smith, 12,054
Majority for Tichenor, 1,061 There are very few scattering votes. Gen. Chamberlin, (the late federal representative in congress from the north western district) is undoubtedly elected lieutenant governor; and the federal ticket of counsellor has prevailed. In corroboration of this account, we subjoin an extract from the "Weekly Wanderer," a democratic paper, published at Randolph, in which the votes of 203 towns are published:
"State of the Election." "O Vermont, how is thy glory fallen! from the foregoing returns of representatives and votes for governor, we hesitate not to declare our decided opinion, that should the scattering votes not exceed one thousand, Mr. Tichenor is elected governor. The election of Mr. Chamberlin, as lieutenant governor, is beyond dispute; and if the republicans have been half as remiss, as usual in voting for counsellors, the federalists have obtained the election."
LATE FROM IRELAND. NEW YORK, Sept. 26.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the ship Elizabeth, capt. Rea, in 42 days from Londonderry. She sailed the 12th of August, and we are indebted to Mr. Ewing for London papers to the 3d, and Derry papers to the 10th of August. These papers are principally filled with the successes of the patriots of Spain, corroborative of, though not later, than our accounts direct from Spain.
It will be seen on a perusal of the subsequent columns that the Danes have commenced hostilities with this country by condemning the valuable Baltimore ship Margaret, at Copenhagen.
Another expedition, consisting of 150 sail of transports, and 14,000 men, sailed from Portsmouth the 31st July. It was supposed to be bound to the Tagus.
An embargo it was said had been laid at Amsterdam.
LONDON, July 30.
We are happy to find, by the Gottenburg mail which arrived this morning, that the disposition both of the people and the government of Denmark towards this country, has undergone a very material change.—By the judicious management of Sir James Saumarez, an agreement has been entered into with the government of Denmark for the exchange of prisoners, which has already been carried into effect. The prisoners taken on board the Prince Christian have been sent home to Denmark, and in return a number of British prisoners have been sent to Gottenburg. They speak very highly of the reception they met with among the Danes, and state, that the French, though in the character of allies, treat Holstein as a conquered country; the Danish arms and ensigns have been taken down everywhere, and those of France substituted in their room. The report of an alliance, offensive and defensive, between Russia and Austria continues to gain ground.
August 1.
We have the satisfaction to state, that yesterday the expedition sailed from Portsmouth, under convoy of the Audacious, 74 guns, and Zebra, Egerton, and Brazen sloops. It consists of 150 sail of transports, on board of which are 14,000 troops. The whole is under the command of Sir Harry Burrard, who with Sir John Moore, and Gen. Hope, sails in the Audacious.
Our Portsmouth Correspondent states the destination of this armament to be the Tagus. We cannot take upon ourselves to say how far he is correct in this particular, but this we know, that Junot has improved the delay which the magnanimity of ministers has afforded him to extricate his force from the desperate situation in which it was placed a few weeks ago, and by concentrating it, to place himself in a condition to make a formidable resistance against any attack. Under these circumstances, of which ministers are not ignorant, it is certainly likely that they have dispatched their second expedition to assist the first in overcoming the additional difficulties which now present themselves.
His majesty's sloop Plover, of 18 guns, is arrived at Plymouth, from the Tagus. Junot has called in the detachments which occupied the garrison of Elzas and Evera. This measure has procured him a reinforcement of 5000 men, so that he is now full 17,000 strong.
The Eurydice carried into Plymouth a Spanish schooner, which was cut out of St. Sebastian, by the boats of the Unicorn. St. Sebastian is a seaport in Biscay, and a very small distance from Bayonne, the residence of Buonaparte. The Spanish schooner had on board 3000 stand of arms, and dispatches from King Joseph to Buenos Ayres, and the Spanish colonies in S. America.
A million of dollars has been sent to Portsmouth, to be shipped on board the Eurydice and Minorca for Cadiz.
Dutch papers from the 20th to the 27th ult. have been received in town. We give extracts under their proper head.
They chiefly relate to the progress of Joseph Buonaparte into his new dominions. He arrived at Burgos, on the evening of the 14th. We hear of sincere demonstrations of loyalty and of his receiving the homage of the Ecclesiastical and civil bodies.
Buonaparte was to leave Bayonne soon after the 16th. It is stated that he means to visit the western coast of the empire. Another account intimates that he was expected at Strasburg. The latter, if true, affords plain proof the French ruler regards with much jealousy the conduct of Austria. But of the present views and relations of the continental powers, we know nothing decisive; it does, however, appear from the details that the dissatisfaction of the north of Europe is hourly increasing. There is not, we should believe, the doubt of a moment, but that the interest and salvation of the whole of the continental states require them to take advantage of any opportunity to throw off their yoke. However, they may dissemble, such they must know it to be—They cannot be deceived upon a mere point of feeling, and it is equally impossible that they can have fallen into any wrong calculation with regard to the ultimate design of Napoleon both upon them and the whole world—They have seen in the example of Spain, that those countries who do not confess and fight against him, are not the less spared upon that account; and they have seen that the equal and level
charity of this man, in the pursuit of any object of his ambition, makes no distinction between friends and foes. The fuel for lighting up a new war is thickly spread. Let Russia, Austria and Denmark apply the torch, and the whole of the continent will be speedily in a blaze.
It is stated, that the emperor of Morocco has offered to assist the Spaniards with a force of 30,000.
From the circumstance of the French Marshals being at the head of considerable corps of troops, we may be certain that Buonaparte is really in want of men.
It is stated in a paper of this morning, that the Duke of York is to have the chief command of the British army in Spain. No actual appointment has as yet been made, but we are convinced that it would be gratifying to the people of Spain, that our army should be commanded by one of the Princes.—Sun.
The embarkation of the fourth expedition has already commenced with the 15th dragoons at Gravesend. The brigade of guards at Chatham, the 45th, 51st, and 87th, embark in the ensuing week. Several regiments of cavalry daily expect orders to advance to the coast.
It is said, that in a fifth expedition, which is to combine a large force of artillery and much cavalry, the gallant officer of some of the militia regiments will be accepted.
The Plover sloop of war arrived on Saturday, from Portugal; she brought over a Portuguese officer, who arrived in town this morning with dispatches. The intelligence from Oporto comes down to the 22d ult. At that time the army of the patriots had advanced beyond Coimbra; they consisted of about 8000 regulars, and 12,000 peasants. It appears that Junot was uncertain what steps to take after the check which Loison had received; that general had, however, sent part of his force to join another corps under Laborde, whom Junot had sent to Lisbon to Santarem, and had advanced to Leyria, with a view, it was said, to attack the patriots. It is hoped, however, the patriots will wait the arrival of Sir A. Wellesley, who was off Cape Finisterre with his army.
Several Portuguese passengers of distinction came in the Plover, who report that Loison, with 4000 men was falling back to join Junot at Lisbon. He destroyed every village in his way. Junot is said to have availed himself of the delay afforded him, to call in the detachments which formed the garrison of Elzas and Elvera, amounting to about 5000 men; so that his force, when joined by Loison, would amount to at least 20,000.
August 3. We received this morning private letters and papers from Oporto to the 29th ult.
Sir Arthur Wellesley and the expedition were off Oporto on the 24th—he landed and paid his respects to the Bishop—after which he re-embarked in the morning of the 25th. As the wind blew strong from the northward all that day, the fleet was soon out of sight, and it was expected they would be before Figuera on the morning of the 26th. Sir Arthur himself was to proceed first to the Tagus in the Crocodile, and then return to Figuera. There is the best reason to believe that the patriots will not be attacked by Loison or Laborde, before the landing of our troops. Portuguese regiments were marching daily from the north of Portugal towards Lisbon. Confident expectations are entertained of the capture of Junot and his army; and nothing, say our letters, could equal the joy and gratitude of the Portuguese, when they saw our fleet of transports arrive off the coast and knew them to be destined to assist in rescuing them from the tyranny of France. How severe that tyranny has been may be seen by the articles from Lisbon, which the Oporto papers have published.
Sir Thomas Dyer arrived in town yesterday evening, and immediately had a conference with his majesty's ministers. He had an astonishingly quick passage from the coast of Spain.
There has been no second battle between Cuesta and the French; nothing beyond affairs of outposts. Sir Thomas says, he was present in the memorable battle of Cuesta, and he speaks with the highest applause of the impetuosity of the Spanish attack. Though undisciplined and irregular, their fury was irresistible. He saw four French regiments literally mowed down; but at the same time the fire of the French, their order, and quickness, were most effectual, & the havoc was dreadful.
A Gottenburg Mail arrived last night. Since the glorious burst of patriotism in Spain, the war in Finland has ceased to occupy much of the public attention. The Swedes have of late not been successful against the Russians; they have been forced to fall back from some of the positions which they had occupied. But the capture of a very large Russian convoy of provisions will be so severely felt by the enemy, who are in want of all kinds of provisions, that they cannot for some time attempt any operation of magnitude.
Dutch papers have been received of the 28th ult. they contain Paris news of the 18th, which informs us that private letters from Madrid mention the complete re-establishment of tranquillity in that city, and that the new monarch was impatiently expected. Upon the internal state of Spain the most profound silence is still preserved.
The kingdom of Naples is destined for Murat—his successor in the Dukedom of Berg is not mentioned. Buonaparte makes his relations dance about and change places like so many puppets in a show—he never suffers them to remain long in one place. One month we see them planted in Italy, the next in Germany, to-day they appear as Grand Dukes, to-morrow they start up before us as Kings. What a restlessness there is in all this man's actions!
There is little news of importance in these Dutch papers; but their silence respecting the affairs of Spain is a favorable omen.
All idea of evacuating the Prussian provinces, seems to have been abandoned.
Tuscany is to be united to France, and a proclamation has been published, congratulating the people upon the honor of being adopted into the Great Family.
The Portuguese envoys who have been some time expected, have at length arrived by the Plover.—The one is M. Ferrao, whom we mentioned some time since, and the other the Viscount Balsamao, the son of Chevalier Pinto, who was so long the Portuguese ambassador in this country.
A whole company of the Police cavalry from Lisbon deserted, and are arrived at Coimbra, and brought with them many French officers, whom they picked up on the road.
On the 12th of July, 350 marines were landed from the Alfred at Figuera, the place where it is supposed Sir Arthur Wellesley's expedition has disembarked.
A letter from Petersburg, dated July 2, states, "That Count Meerfeldt, the Austrian ambassador at that court, had taken his audience of leave, and was on the eve of departing for Vienna." In another letter from the same place, the following observation is made—"All the reports respecting a speedy peace appear to be entirely groundless."
The refractory spirit among the conscripts on the Right Bank of the Rhine is not yet subdued. Several skirmishes between them and the French troops have lately taken place.
A new and unexpected change has again taken place with respect to the American vessels in French Dutch ports. Letters had been received from Holland, stating that a new embargo was laid on all American ships that had touched at English ports, and that the most rigid proceedings were expected to take place against them. This new resolution came from Buonaparte himself at Bayonne.
The vessels that were warned off from the Prussian ports, have since delivered their cargoes in Russia, with the exception of British manufactures, which are still prohibited.
The new organization of the Austrian armies is said to have produced some very sharp remonstrances from the French minister at the court of Vienna. He is said to have declared that it could only have been adopted in contemplation of a rupture with France, and that a perseverance in it would be considered as an indication of such a hostile disposition on the part of Austria as would justify France in assuming that military attitude which the protection of her allies and the maintenance of her power required. His Prussian Majesty is putting Memel and Konigsberg into the best state of defence that his scanty means will afford.
Stocks—3 per cent consols for money 67 3/4 7 8 —Do. for acct. 68 1 8—Omnium 1 3 4 2 prem. Lisbon, July 19.
The intelligence from this capital impresses our hearts with the profoundest melancholy, and the most direful images of death. Lagarde, that worthy associate of Robespierre, has let loose the most revolting fury, and the most ferocious barbarity against the inoffensive inhabitants of this city.—Victims without number are daily immolated to interest, or to brutality; the inexhaustible genius of crime invents torments, multiplies the modes of death, steeps in blood the veil of justice, and exalts assassination into virtue, having destroyed the asylum which the domestic walls till now had offered to the unoffending citizen.
CORUNNA, July 14.
From a person arrived here from Madrid, which he left at noon on the 30th of June, we learn, that no more than 5000 French troops remain quartered there, exclusively of 2500 sick in the hospitals, who, for the greater part, were brought there wounded.—That on the day previous to his departure (the 29th June) between seven & eight o'clock in the evening, Murat had taken his departure from that court, escorted by 400 men selected from the Imperial Guard, and the ablest horses; that he was proceeding, lying on two mattresses, in his carriage, and very infirm, which gives color to the report of his death.
He further adds, that on the day of his departure it was understood at Madrid, that the out-posts of the army of Eschararia were within four leagues of the army, and that he demanded 40,000 rations for his army from the inhabitants of Ocano and Arranjuez, and that in Madrid the command was exercised by Savary and Grouchy. The individual from whom we have this information is Don Luis Quiraga, chief officer of the Provincial Contadoria, of known integrity.
HAARLEM, July 28.
According to letters from Paris, the Prize Court has condemned the American vessels, the Mercury and John Adams, Capt. E. K. Bangs, with their cargoes, bound from Philadelphia to this place.
A letter from Copenhagen, of the 9th, states the condemnation by the Prize Court there, of the American ship the Margaret, from Baltimore, with a cargo, consisting of 140,000 lbs. of coffee.
PARIS, July 23.
The Grand Duke of Berg passed through Lourde on the night of the 18th, to take the benefit of the waters of Cranteretz. The Grand Duchess of Berg is shortly expected here, on her return from Bayonne.
The report is spread at Strasburg, that his Majesty the Emperor will shortly arrive there. Fresh depots of troops were daily arriving there, and were training and exercising.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Richmond Packet, Lefort, 48 hours from New-York.
Schr. Anson, Morgan, 7 days from Salem. Schr. Appomattox, Bouchon, 8 days from Boston.
Schr. Liberty, Lewis, 5 days from Philadelphia. Schr. Richard, Bradford, 48 hours from New-York.
Ferguson's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Monday next. Sept. 30.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Races Commences on Tuesday the first of November, over Christian's Race Course.
First Day, a Sweepstake for Horses belonging to Norfolk County only, except otherwise agreed on by those gentlemen who have already entered horses—Entrance 10 dollars—the proprietor to put up 40 dollars—each horse to carry 100 pounds.
Second Day, 4 mile heats, Purse 400 dollars—entrance 50 dollars—New-Market rules to govern—free for any horse except the celebrated horse Potomack, belonging to Mr. Burwell Wilkes.
Third Day, the Ladies' Purse of 100 dollars—mile heats—carrying a feather—the winner to win three heats—entrance 10 dollars—distance 90 yards.
Fourth Day, two mile heats—Purse 200 dollars—entrance 20 dollars.
Fifth Day, a give and take Sweepstake, mile heats—entrance 50 dollars.
EDWARD NEWMAN, Proprietor. September 19.
Pursuant to a Deed in Trust from William Davis, to secure the payment of a debt due to William Dickson, Will be Sold at Publick Auction for ready money, on Saturday the 8th of October, at 11 o'Clock,
The HOUSE and LOT in Gosport, lately occupied by the said William Davis, deceased.
The Trustee. September 28.
BY JAMES TAYLOR.
On Monday the 3d of October, at 10 o'Clock, for ready money, at the corner of Market-Square,
100 pieces Cotton VELVET, 100 gross Buttons, 25 tierces Jamaica Coffee, 1st quality, 28 barrels, do. do. 8 bbls. good Sugar, 15 bags Pimento, and sundry other articles. Sept. 30.
On Tuesday next the 4th of October, will be Sold without reserve, before the New-Market at 11 o'Clock,
10 hhds. 9 bbls. Muscovado Sugars, 2 do. clayed, do. All sums under 200 dollars cash; over 200 notes at 60 days, with approved endorsers. S. Marks, Jun. September 30.
MR. RENAULT,
Solicits a moment's attention from the inhabitants of Norfolk.
To disappoint an individual only, is productive of distress in minds of distress, to minds of great sensibility—to disappoint the publick, must awake concern and regret in minds of common feeling only.
MR. RENAULT apologizes respectfully and sorrowfully to the few who attended the late proposed Exhibition of his Fire-Works—his situation and the paucity of his means, decided the contest between a sincere inclination to perform and the pressing call of interest to postpone—His works had cost him 250 dollars and his receipts for the evening amounted to only twenty-five—thus situated, he hopes that the feeling part of the company to whom present will admit his apology and attend with others at his final exhibition.
FIRE-WORKS at Burt's Gardens,
On WEDNESDAY Evening next the 5th October, if fair, if not on the next fair evening, when the whole performance as advertised will be displayed.
The pieces that were burnt last Tuesday will be replaced. There will be the same number of Fourteen Pound Rockets. The Fire will begin immediately after dark—Every piece will be discharged in rapid succession, without any tedious interval of delay.
The Company may put fire to, or destroy in any way the whole apparatus, if in this last Exhibition and this his last engagement, he does not exhibit the whole performance to their entire pleasure and satisfaction.
Admittance 50 Cents, Children half price. September 30.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Respectfully inform the publick, that they intend, under the auspices of Dr. Haller, to open a SCHOOL for both sexes on the first of October next, at his Plantation called Chesterville, in the vicinity of Hampton in Elizabeth-City County.
They propose to teach the following branches, viz Reading, Spelling, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetick and Geography, History, Book-Keeping, Belles Lettres, &c. Languages, comprehending Latin, Greek, French, Italian, &c. Terms of tuition for each pupil of the junior class, embracing the first section, Five Dollars per quarter—For the senior or class Eight—Dollars per quarter.
For such Scholars of both sexes as do not reside in the vicinity of this institution, board may be obtained on very moderate terms in the neighbourhood, or with the manager of Doctor Haller. Young Ladies who wish to be instructed in Musick, besides the above mentioned branches, may be accommodated with the use of a Forte Piano, and tuition for ten dollars per quarter.
Charles G. Lefrere. Thomas Miller.
Chesterville, Elizabeth-City County, } September 24 1818 1w5w
For SALE by the Subscriber, 10,000 bushels coarse SALT, 17,000 pounds Green Coffee in bbls and bags, 4 pipes and 3 bbls choice Old Madeira Wine, A few hogheads St. Kitt's Old Rum, New-York Anchor Gin in pipes—and Hubbert's best London bottled Porter, in casks of 6 1-2 dozen each. Robert Maitland. September 28. 6w
FOR SALE, A fine New SCHOONER of 125 tons burthen, will carry about 1000 barrels, now ready to launch, her cabin and joiner's work complete, built in Mathews.
Also, A very handsome Pilot-Boat built SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, measures 83 feet on deck, complete, and can be launched in a few days.
Also, One ditto of similar dimensions, can be launched in a month, the rigging of the two last is now fitting.
Also, A new BRIG of 180 tons, completely fitted, now lying at Loyall's wharf
Also, A VESSEL of 185 tons, on the stocks, can be launched in a month. This vessel is of superior model and workmanship, and all her materials completely seasoned. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. September 28.
Phœnix Fire-Office, Norfolk.
NOTICE. The following Policies issued from this Office expire in the month of October next viz.
   283,003 283,142 283,149     6 143 150   10 144 151   12 145 152   17 146 153   140 147 154   141 148  
Richard Taylor, Agent. 131 Oct.
September 28.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton.
Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Alum do. 45 hogheads Old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few cases excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
The Medical Lectures in the University of Pennsylvania, will commence on the first Monday in November. * * * Printers of Newspapers throughout the United States, are requested to publish this notice. Sept. 23.

At a Court held for Northampton County, the 11th day of July, 1808.  Thomas D. Simkins and William Simkins, an infant by Thomas D. Simkins, his guardian, Complainants  In Chancery. Against Coventon Simkins, John Simkins, John Brickhouse, Junior, and George Lewis, Defendants.  The complainants having filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Coventon Simkins one of the defendants, is out of this commonwealth, it is ordered, that the said Coventon Simkins do enter his appearance to this suit on the first day of November Court next, and give security for performing the decree that may be made in this case, or the Court will on that day proceed in the suit in like manner as if an appearance had been entered; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County, and published in the Publick Ledger for two months successively.  Teste, Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.  At a Hustings Court continued and held the 23th day of May, 1808.  Cornelius Cruywayan, Compt  In Chancery. against Maritz Bozell and Moses Myers, Defendants.  The defendant Maritz Bozell not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Bozell, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Bozell in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.  At a Hustings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.  Thomas Jones, Compt  In Chancery. against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased, Defendant.  The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough.  A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit:  At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808.  Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Selater, widow and devisee for life of John Selater, deceased, Richard and William S. Selater, sons and devisees of the said John Selater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Selater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Selater, deceased, Defendants.  On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.  A Copy, Teste, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 19th day of July, 1808.  Alexander Love, Plaintiff. Against Alexander Falconer, and John Hamilton, Defendants.  The Defendant Falconer, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of November Court next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper of the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County.  A Copy, Teste, Wm. Wilson, Jun. C. N. C.
NOTICE.  The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co having been dissolved by mutual consent—all those indebted, as well as those who have claims against them, are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or J. B. Cunningham, who are fully authorised to liquidate the business of said concern.  William Pennock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.  Norfolk, July 15, 1808.  The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of Wilson & Cunningham.  Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
NOW LANDING  On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica.  A Cargo of high proof RUM.  C. & F. Whittle. September 2.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 22, 1808.  To all whom it may concern, be it known, that the mercantile house of GREENHOW & COLE is this day dissolved. The Subscriber will dispose of His well assorted Stock in Trade, on terms specified in the Enquirer, of Richmond, under this date; and if not Sold before the first day of October next by wholesale, they will be retailed (nothing preventing) at very reduced prices for CASH ONLY.  16t RO. GREENHOW.
LOTTERY OFFICE.  LOTTERY TICKETS FOR SALE  IN THE  Philadelphia Grand Lotteries, BY R. H. HUGHES, No. 69, CHESNUT-STREET.  SCHEME OF A LOTTERY  For the Universalist Church,  Authorised by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania, passed the first day of February, 1808.   1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000  1 10,000  1 5,000  1 4,000  1 3,000  2 2,000  3 1,000  6 500  6 400  10 300  20 200  40 100  100 50  3,516 12  3,708 197,592   6 Stationary.
3,714  First drawn blank first day's drawing 1,000 Do. when 1,500 tickets shall be drawn 1,000 Do. 3,000 do. 1,000 Do. 5,000 do. 2,000 Do. 8,000 do. 2,000 First drawn blank on the last day's drawing 10,000  12,460 tickets at 10 dollars 124,600 124,592 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets at $ 11.  THE SECOND CLASS OF THE  Holy Trinity Church Lottery.  State of the Wheel.   1 prize of $ 10,000  2 do. of 5,000  1 do. of 4,000  1 do. of 2,000  8 do. of 1,000  4 do. of 500  8 do. of 300  16 do. of 200  26 do. of 100  75 do. of 50  155 do. of 20   And a proportionate number of smaller prizes.— Tickets $ 8.
Bustleton and Smithfield Turnpike Road Company.  Scheme on an improved plan entirely different from any other.  HENRY PRATT, Esq. President.   1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000  1 5,000  1 2,000  2 1,000  11 500  20 250  40 200  70 100  100 50  100 30  100 20  102 15  864 12,550   7,500 Tickets at 10 dollars each, is 75,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
USEFUL ARTS LOTTERY.  CASH PRIZES.   1 Prize of 10,000 dollars is 10,000  2 do. of 5,000  5 do. of 1,000  10 do. of 500  10 do. of 200  40 do. of 100  100 do. of 50  200 do. of 20  500 do. of 10   Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This Lottery offers one of the best opportunities for adventurers, that may ever occur again, as all the large prizes are yet in the wheel, and only fourteen days to draw—and tickets at the low price of 2 dollars, but will soon advance to 3.  N. B. All the above Lotteries will be finished this fall. Persons wishing to become adventurers, shall receive the greatest encouragement at this office. Letters post paid, enclosing bank notes of any state, shall be punctually attended to, directed to No. 69, Chesnut-Street.  R. H. HUGHES.  Good endorsed notes at 60 days, will be taken in payment for tickets, and cash given for prizes the day after they are drawn, at the usual discount.  Philadelphia, September 12. 3w
LIBERAL PRICES FOR NEGRO BOYS,  From 7 to 12 years old.  ROBERT BARR of Kentucky, near Lexington, is desirous of purchasing from forty to fifty Boys; he is now on a trip to Philadelphia, but intends to return to this place about the first of next month—meantime, those who are disposed to sell, will give Mr. SAMUEL COLEMAN, of Norfolk, information thereof, who, upon seeing the Boys in Norfolk, and being satisfied with the title, is authorised to purchase, conditionally.  Sept. 9. tf
Fifty Dollars Reward.  RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth suit top coat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th December last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina.  JOHN WALKER. 11m
FALL GOODS.  Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ship Hero, from Liverpool, part of their FALL SUPPLY, and are in daily expectation of the remainder by the next arrivals, to compleat their assortment, consisting of
Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Rose and Striped Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Yorkshire Plains, Half-thicks, 5-4 and 6-4 Cloths, do. Coatings, Bearskins and Fries, Carpets and Carpeting, Pipes, Copperas, Nails, Spikes, Powder and Shot.  Also, an extensive assortment of Fine and Fancy Goods, Manchester, Cutlery and Hardware, all of which they will sell by the package, piece, or retail, on very low terms for Cash or approved Paper.  They have likewise for Sale, Prime Carolina Pork and Lard, Old Jamaica Rum, and a few bales of Twilled Sacking.  September 16. 2m
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  September 14. John Granbery. tf
LABOURERS WANTING.  The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to  Richard Blow, William Cummack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer.  September 12. tf
MACKINDER & WHITE,  Will give CASH for 5000 bushels good White CORN. And offer for Sale, Hollands Gin, Country do. Muscovado Sugar, Prime Smithfield and Carolina Pork, Fresh Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas, Also,
A general assortment of Dry Goods, which they will sell on the lowest terms, for cash or approved Notes.  WANTED,  About eight likely HANDS, to whom liberal wages will be given. Apply as above.  September 12. tf
FRESH GOODS.  WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received, Cambricks and Common Calicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. Also,
A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash.  September 9. tf
FOR SALE,  500 sacks Liverpool fine SALT, 5000 bushels Cadiz do best quality. 36 crates Queen's Ware, consisting chiefly of Plates and Dishes; 5000 wt. German Steel.  JAMES YOUNG. 6
FOR SALE  On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stoved SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Matts—by  C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5. tf
FOR SALE,  12,000 bushels fine Liverpool SALT, By Moses Myers. Who has now landing, and will continue to have a constant Supply of Superfine FLOUR, of new wheat for family use, from the Mayo Mill.  September 2. tf
FOR RENT,  That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad joining 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. Who has in Store, A few thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers.  August 15. tf
SAMUEL J. DYCHIER,  FROM LONDON, Informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends carrying on the following Branches of Carving and Gilding, viz.
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a number of Looking-Glass, Picture Frames, Ornaments, &c. wanting repair and re-gilding, and a risk of sending such articles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being present to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the artist flatters himself a liberal publick will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to.  Prints, Needle Work, and D. . . . . named in burnish gold; black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings cleaned.  D. has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of persons in ascertaining the day of every month for 2300 years to come in a second of time, also to give the day that any person was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third plate is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 6, and 18 dollars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchasers will be taught their use in a few minutes.  The likeness of GEN. JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likeness of the Rev. HENRY HOLCOMBE; the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal publick to encourage the artist in his profession.  Bed and Window CORNICE made to any pattern.  N. B. One of the persons in the business is in possession of finally eradicating that dreadful malady the GRAVEL; the stone is dissolved let the magnitude of it be ever so great, by a decoction of simple roots; many valuable lives are lost by the operation of cutting. The Poor cured gratis, and persons at a distance supplied with directions.  Orders sent to No. 53, Main-street, opposite Mrs. Street's, will be attended to.  September 12. tf
ADVERTISEMENT.  To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1806.  This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns, impart his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in.—The gentleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances. He left his native country in March 1806.—He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740, and married M. E. His brother John who was older than him, had died before. His twin sisters were C. & A. of whom the former was dead before 1806. He was born in the parish of B. where the estate of his ancestors is. Educated at I. in the county of R. and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia.  July 15. tf
LANDING  This Day from the Schooner Adventure and brig Eliza, 55 hhds. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by Moses Myers. July 6. tf
We have for SALE on our Wharf,  200 hogsheds MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugar, 37 do. inferior do. 258 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt Jamaica Coffee, in hds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Laguira do. 60 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Ivice, 3500 do St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Island, and 5000 do coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hhds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms.  C. & F. Whittle. July 13. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House,  Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hoghead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail.  Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18. tf
Mackinder & White,  Have just received from on board the Schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. Also,
A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes.  N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. tf
FOR RENT,  The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
Two thousand Spanish HIDES,  For Sale by William Plume, & Co. June 6. tf
Fresh Imperial TEA.  Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 80 barrels and a few hogsheds Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few barrels Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26. tf
Ten Dollars Reward.  Deserted from Gosport Navy Yard, July 28, 1808, BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, a Private in the Marine Service, 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dark hair, light eyes, and fair complexion.  Edward Hall, Lieut. M. C. August 17. tf
NOTICE  Is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of THOMAS BARK, deceased, that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 1st of December next, properly attested; all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought indiscriminately—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by Peter Foster, Executor. August 24. tf
NORFOLK:  PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.