Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-10-29 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29, 1806.
[NO. 49.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK: PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR CHARTER, The fine new Ship Moses Brown , burthen 336 tons, can receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, MOSES MYERS. October 28.
LANDING on Town-Point, out of the brig Catharine , 76 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. For Sale by Robert Dickson.
The CATHARINE, burthen 1400 barrels, is offered for Charter. October 22. Gt 281
FOR SALE, A fine new pilot-boat built Schooner, Burthen about 100 tons, built of the very best materials that Matthews county will afford, and by very faithful workmen—If applied for in a few days, a great bargain will be given. October 22. D. R. Waddey, & Co. 284
FOR LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA , Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 bds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. 98 August 20.
FOR SALE, The fine new Pilot Boat Schooner COMET , burthen about 120 tons, will sail uncommonly fast, built in the very best manner, and will be sold very low. For terms apply to Mr. Litchfield on board, at Newton's wharf, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. 271 October 17.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT or CHARTER, One half or the whole of the New Schooner ELIZA , of Norfolk, In complete order for taking in a Cargo; she is a well built vessel, her timber is mostly mulberry and cedar, burthen 700 barrels. For terms apply to William Nelson, 267 Maxwell's wharf. October 17.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The good ship JOHN & AVICE , J. L. Baker, master, burthen 180 tons. ALSO, The Brig HARRIET , John Wills, master, burthen 107 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. Who offers for Sale, 27 Casks Brown Stout, containing 6 1/2 doz. each, Imported in the Ship John and Avice , from London, and 2,500 bushels excellent Salt, from Crooked-Island, on board the brig Harriet . October 13. tf 250
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY , Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London.—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Petersburg, or to T. & W. A. Armistead. 248 October 10.
For Liverpool, The very excellent Ship MENTOR , Stephen Waterman, master, two years old and an half old, and burthen 350 bds.—she is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 20th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or N. Heron. 239 Oct. 8.
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED , Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogheads burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to Christopher Fry. 235 October 7.
For SALE, The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Sept. 24. Warren Ashley. 202
For Liverpool, The good Ship LAURA , Thomas Hoole, master, burthen about 260 bds. Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure. Sept. 19. tf 195
Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do. Earthenware. And in Store, 8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 73 crates Earthenware; 38 Hogheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do.; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 bds. Cognac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Cattle Soap; 25 baskets 15 cases Anniseed, 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 195
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary , Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. August 20. George Murray, & Co. 102
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA , Captain Vickery, to a port in France, burthen 350 hogheads. August 25. C. & F. Whittle. 112
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA , William Daggett, Master, 400 hogheads burthen. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. C. & F. Whittle. 128
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
BILLS OF EXCHANGE, drawn by Edward Stopford, Esq. commander of his majesty's ship Chichester , at 30 days sight, on the commissioners of the navy, for repairs to the said ship. Apply to William Gray. 370 October 17.
FOR SALE, Landing from the Ship Ocean , from Marseilles, 600 bds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cognac Brandy; 120 bds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 50 pipes West India Rum; 800 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf 251
FOR SALE, 400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf 265
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana. 245 October 10. tf
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburgs; best Seine Twine; Twilled Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
FALL GOODS. The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper. Sept. 12. J. & W. Southgate. 173
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterl. in approved endorsed Bills or, or payable in London at six days sight. Sept. 22. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. 196
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix, 5 bales Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs—entitled to drawback October 17. James Young. 272
At Private Sale, 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Caddens; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Irish Linen, 2 cates 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thicklets and Fancy Cords. The above will be sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. October 17. S. Marks, jun. 202
FOR SALE, 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Caddens; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Irish Linen, 2 cates 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thicklets and Fancy Cords. The above will be sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. October 17. S. Marks, jun. 202
FOR SALE, 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Caddens; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Irish Linen, 2 cates 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thicklets and Fancy Cords. The above will be sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. October 17. S. Marks, jun. 202
FOR SALE, 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Caddens; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Irish Linen, 2 cates 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thicklets and Fancy Cords. The above will be sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. October 17. S. Marks, jun. 202
We have for SALE, on low terms, 18 Pipes, 11 Hogheads, 3 Qr. Casks, Madeira WINE, A Cargo of Ise of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stoved do. 20 Hogheads low land TOBACCO. August 18. J. & W. Southgate. 87
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce. 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do.; Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfhicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 Liphens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
 Aloes, Allum,  Aether of Vitriol, Antimony,  Aqua Fortis,  Fale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality.  Borax, Camphor,  Cantharides, Cochineal,  Cream of Tartar,  Camomile Flowers,  Cinnamon, Colocynth,  Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin,  Ginger, Glauber Salts,  Epsom do.  Rochelle do.  Guns Ammonial, Assafetida,  da, Benzoin, Guaiacum,  Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino,  Sceumony, and Arabic,  Lint, Liquorice refined,  Manna Flake,  in sorts,  Magnesia, Musk, Nutmegs,  Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb,  Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic,  Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru,  Spirit of Lavender,  Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead,  Letharge of Gold,  Saltpetre refined,  White Wax, Verdigree,  Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender,  Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick,  Sal Ammoniac. 
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noot's MACCHINES, URINALS, BRANT PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. 9 August 20. tf
FOR SALE, 11 Punch. St. Croix Rum, 10 do. Grenada do. 15 Casks Grenada Molasses; 11 bags Coffee, 8 Tons Fustick. October 8. Richard Boyce. 242
NOTICE.
INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. tf
FOR SALE, Brandy, Rum, Gin, &c. FOURTH proof Cognac Brandy; Holland Gin, Country Gin; Jamaica, Antigua, W. I. & country Rum, Muscovado Sugars, in hogheads and barrels, Coffee in bags and barrels, Old London Particular Madeira Wine in pipes, quarter casks, and half quarter casks, fit for immediate use, Sherry, Malaga, and Teneriffe Wine, Liverpool Salt loose and in sacks, A few boxes real Spanish Segars; and a very extensive assortment of Ship Chandlery constantly on hand.—For Sale by D. R. Waddey, & Co. 151 October 24. tf
FOR SALE, New-York and English SLATE, A few Boxes Havana SEGARS, of superior quality, 1 Cask TAMARINDS.—Apply to Reilley & Tunis. 151 Sept. 5. tf
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. 224 Gosport, Oct. 3. tf
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Martinique CORDIALS. Oct. 7. tf 230
10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES, 700 Groce CORKS, 500 lb. excellent GLUE, 11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS, 105 Boxes Window GLASS, 175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS, 27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. 3m 25 July 28.
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED, LEVYN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
NOTICE.
Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
 1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections.  2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.  3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.  4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.  5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth.  6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.  7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the country courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.  8th. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the sands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river.  9th. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plumie's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 29. tf 907 
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1806.
John Gardiner, jun. Jonathan Worth, and Woodbridge Odling, Merchants, trading under the firm of John Gardiner, jun. and Co. Compl'ts.
AGAINST Francis and Francis, G. Robinson, absent debtors, Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, Defts.
The Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some paper printed in the Borough of Norfolk for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of this Borough: and it is further ordered, that the Defendants Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, who have effects of the said Francis and Francis G. Robinson, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them till the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, William Sharp, C. N. B. C.
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Avice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Patre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 19. tf 244

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO BEW
THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING OCT. 29, 1806.
We are indebted to Captain Webb for Antigua papers to the 30th of September, but they afford us nothing new. We are also favoured with Glasgow papers by Captain Benthall, of the brig Flora, to the 5th of September; their contents have been anticipated by the papers received by the Shepherds.
Our Town was alarmed on Monday night by the cry of Fire; it appeared to be occasioned by a quantity of lime, which had been incautiously stored in a Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf. We are happy to state that it was got under without any damage worth notice.
The ship Enterprize, Patterson, of and bound to New-York, from Bourdeaux, with Brandy, Wine, and Bale Goods, was captured the 22d instant on the Hook, by the British frigate Cambrian, and ordered for Halifax.
CHARLESTON, October 15.
At the close of the Poll yesterday afternoon for a Member of Congress, in the parishes of St. Phillips and St. Michael, the votes stood as follows:
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. Robert Marion, Esq. 521; Wm. Loughton Smith, Esq. 485; Scattering votes, 16.
Democratic Majority, 36
Although we cannot congratulate the Federal Republicans, upon the success of the election, yet they have this pleasing, this high consolation, that they have exerted themselves in the cause of their country: when we recollect, that at the last congressional election, the democratic majority in this city was 108, and now, although Mr. Smith was announced but four days before the election, their majority is only 36, we have great and just cause of congratulating our country upon this increase of correct opinions.
WINCHESTER, October 21.
The following singular occurrence lately took place. Three drovers, a father and his two sons, called at the house of a farmer, not far from the village of Fifield, in Berkshire, for the purpose of taking some of his cattle to London. Here they partook of some refreshment, which chiefly consisted of Duck eggs; very soon after they were seized with a violent illness, were put to bed, and died before the next morning. The apothecary of the adjoining village made enquiry as to the food they had eaten, and on finding they had sat duck eggs, he immediately gave directions that the pond to which the farmer's ducks resorted should be searched; this was done, and a load of the enormous weight of seven pounds was found at the bottom of the pond. Some more of the duck eggs that had not been used were examined, and black spots were observed inside the yolk, and one of the eggs was given to a dog, which caused its death in a very short time. The eggs must have been impregnated with the spawn of the toad.
From a late London paper.
DUELLING.
The Edinburgh Review, in its number for July last, devoted its eighteenth article to a volume 4to. of epistles, odes, and other poems, published by Thomas Moore, Esq. commonly called Anacreon Moore. Among the numerous observations upon this new work of the Author we find the following:
"There is nothing, it will be allowed, more indefensible, than a cold blooded attempt to corrupt the purity of an innocent heart, and we can scarcely conceive any being more truly despicable, than he who, without the apology of unruly passion, or tumultuous desires, sits down to ransack the impure places of his memory for inflammatory images and expressions, and commits them laboriously to writing, for the purpose of insinuating pollution into the minds of unknown and unsuspecting readers."
Again—"It seems to be his (Mr. Moore's) aim, to impose corruption upon his readers, by concealing it under the mask of refinement, to reconcile them insensibly to the most vile and vulgar sensuality, by blending its language with that of exalted feeling and tender emotion. In the execution of this unworthy task, he labours with a perseverance at once ludicrous and detestable. He may be seen in every page running round the petty circle of his seductions, with incredible zeal and anxiety, and stimulating his jaded fancy for new images of impurity, with as much melancholy industry as ever an outcast of the muses hunted for epithets or metre."
Again—"It is doubly necessary, therefore, to put the law in force against this delinquent, since he has not only indicated a disposition to do mischief, but seems, unfortunately, to have found an opportunity."
The remainder of the observations in the Edinburgh Review, consist chiefly of quotations from Mr. Moore's work, in illustration and evidence of the justice of the censure pronounced upon it.
Mr. Moore took offence at this critique in the Edinburgh Review, probably conceiving its censure undeserved; or, at all events, exceeding, in its severity, the bounds of fair, just, and candid criticism. He accordingly sought the author; and we understand Francis Jeffrey, Esq. of the city of London, came forward boldly, and avowed himself the writer of the article.—A challenge was the consequence: and the parties agreed to meet, yesterday morning, at Chalk Farm, a place not less famous for duels, than Parnassus for poetry. True to their time, the parties, yesterday morning, repaired, with their seconds, to the appointed spot. Upon coming to mark out the ground, some difficulty arose respecting the exact measure of the distance, whether it should be an hemaniter or a pentaniter, of dactyls or sponders. It was at length, however, agreed, that the distance should be a long Alexandrine line, and the parties took their stations, at the extremities thereof, accordingly.—Now, although it is certain that authors intend their works for publication,
we do not mean to insinuate that either party wished to advertise this their joint production; but the muses have been given to gossiping from time immemorial, and the intended duel appears to have taken wind. Carmichael, the officer, in waiting at the office, was apprized of it on Sunday night, and attended at five o'clock, yesterday morning, at the identical spot, in company with the patroes, Crackers and Wilkinson, when they arrested the parties and their seconds, and carried them off to the office, where they underwent an examination before James Read, Esq. The officers deposed, that they discovered the parties in a field, to the right of Chalk Farm. Before they had all entered it, had taken their stations, and were just in the act of pulling the triggers; and had one of the pistols been charged, Carmichael must have been shot, as he was exactly within the range. Young Cracker seeing the danger of his brother officer, jumped over a hedge, ran after the gentleman, and knocked the pistol out of his hand. Carmichael, at the same time, desired them to desist, shewed his staff, and said they were Bow-street officers. They then took the pistols from the parties, and brought them and their seconds to the office. The principals, Mr. Moore, and Jeffrey, were bound to keep the peace, themselves in 400l. each, and sureties in 200l.
From the Paris Argus of Sept. 2.
"It was observed in one of the London papers some days ago, that it was not probable the present ministry could ever consent to make the English nation descend from the degree of power and glory to which it has risen, so far as to return to the conditions of the treaty of Amiens. This strange language is either an excess of extravagance or an affair of calculation. That judicious writer should have taken the trouble to explain in what and how England is become more powerful since the rupture of the treaty of Amiens. He would thereby have carried to the hearts of true Englishmen a consolation which they are in great want of; he should have laid open to those blind men, the flourishing situation which they cannot believe, and which they enjoy unknown to themselves. We are obliged to make up for his silence; but here the commentary will somewhat differ from the text."
"Upon recurring to the political writings of the times, the opinions of ministers and the speeches from the throne, we see that England considered as the foundation of her greatness, and the source of her riches, the influence she exercised upon the continent, the commercial connexions she had in its states, and the confidential relations she kept up in the cabinets. If the people grew clamorous against a war both fruitless and devoid of object, if publick confidence became weak, no better means could be found to encourage the one and to raise the other, than to promise a speedy co-operation of some allies on the continent. This hope has more than once raised the drooping spirits of the nation, and supported the credit of ministers. But this resource is now lost; it has vanished like a dream. There remains at this day no more to England on the continent, but declared enemies or impotent friends. A single wish of the emperor of the French will suffice to repel from the countries submitted to his influence, both English agents and English merchandise. Enlightened politicians have thought that on concluding the treaty of Amiens, the British cabinet yielding to necessity, plotted from that moment this famous treaty of concert, the eternal monument of its shame, become so fatal to the allies whom it deceived. We are not disinclined to believe it. When, indeed, it placed so much importance in its confidential relations: when it promised so much money and such great sacrifices to set Europe on fire, it must have been convinced of its insufficiency to resist France, and of the necessity of having supporters. It had then, or at least it thought it had, engaged in its cause, Russia, Turkey, Germany, a part of Italy, &c. It placed its most sanguine hopes in this confederacy. Would one have thought that, after having irretrievably lost them, England would find herself in a more favourable position than before?"
"No doubt, it can only be the maritime situation of England which inspires some of her writers with so much pride. But this power is much less formidable to her enemy than 'onerous' to herself. It can change nothing in the state of the question. It is a vain phantom, which has nothing fixed; which presents nothing consoling; which affords no security for the future; which is vague, uncertain, and agitated like the element upon which it stands. This power can be of no further prejudice to France, than to interrupt for a moment her colonial relations, and to enhance for her inhabitants the price of commodities which they cannot do without, and with which every English merchant is himself interested that they shall be supplied. The facility with which this constraint has been borne for upwards of twelve years past, is a proof of the weakness of such a means of attack. There, however, result from it for French industry, advantages which this is not the place to lay open. In this commercial war, England has more expenses to bear and less profit to make. Upon properly considering the principle of power, one would find a prodigious difference between success obtained by land and the most shining maritime victories; the former afford solid advantages; the latter present only equivocal results. The history of all ages proves it, and that of the late war confirms it in a more striking manner. On the one hand, we see France quietly reaping the fruits of her courage and of the genius of her emperor, extending and consolidating her alliances, irrevocably founding the system which best accords with the interest of her glory—with her tranquility as well as with that of Europe. Her strength is within herself, and nothing can change her fortune. Mole sua stat. On the other hand, we see England, after many maritime victories, having yet only an uncertain and problematical existence; she can only do a slight injury to the enemy who menaces her with a mortal blow. The effect which one should expect from victories, is safety; England can enjoy none, but by peace. The French navy, which she always thinks she has annihilated, continually rises again, and gives her every moment unforeseen blows, such as she never before received any more fatal. [Excellent! Scudding and running in all directions, are unforeseen and false blows.] The trade of England has just been attacked in all the seas of the world. Now that her power is no longer on the continent, England has lost every thing which presented her a shadow of hope and safety. And when all the nations of Europe are combined against her, what will be her resource? This combination can-
not be compared to the coalitions uselessly organized against France: as the cause and the means are quite dissimilar, the results must be totally different. France must attain her end, because she is the primun mobile , the necessary agent, the central point round which all the planets revolve, because the interests of the allies will be common, and their advantages reciprocal. England had no such guarantee to give. Accordingly, her situation is very far from being so favourable as it was at the period of the treaty of Amiens. But to refute them is, perhaps, giving too much importance to arguments of which their authors themselves feel all the ridicule. This pride can impose upon nobody: it is the ass clad in the lion's skin. The secret aim of these political impertinences, is, to frighten the ministry: if they yield to those popular terrors, we most sincerely pity a country wherein the licentiousness of the press is productive of such effects."
[Upon which the London Times of the 9th September, makes the following remarks.]
We have extracted from a late Argus, a long and laboured article respecting this country. It is not easy to ascertain what the object of the writer is: whether to demonstrate the superiority of political power, built upon successes obtained by land, over that which is supposed to have no other foundation than maritime victories, or to prove that without Continental Allies no hope of safety remains to us. It would be a waste of time to contest the principles laid down by this writer; there is not one of them which is not founded in error or misrepresentation, or which is not in direct contradiction to the evidence and experience of history. When he talks of the clamorous eagerness of the people of this country for Continental Alliances, he shews his utter ignorance of the bent of the public mind: the advocates for the principal of continental connexion have always been too few in this country. Nor are his arguments against the stability of our maritime power better founded; it will require more ingenuity than this writer possesses, to convince the people of England that this, next to their arts and industry, the chief foundation of their greatness, "is a vain phantom, presenting nothing fixed, nothing consoling, affording no security for the future, and which is moreover vain, uncertain and agitated like the element upon which it stands." To talk thus of a power which, with very few intervals, has rebuked and held enchain'd the Genius of France for a century and a half, is a stretch of impudence quite worthy the literary Cabinet of Buonaparte. We should almost suppose, that it was acting under the presentiment of some signal naval disaster, when so much pains are taken to inculcate the inutility, and to undervalue the glories and advantages of maritime victories. We scarcely expected to be told, at a time when our fleets were covering every sea, and the boasted legions of France were flying before our soldiers in Italy, "that our present situation was far from being so favourable as it was at the period of the Treaty of Amiens." But this, we suppose, is the species of logic by which it is intended to reconcile the people of France to the rejection of the Treaty concluded by M. D'Oubril.—The Argus performs the office of an éclaireur upon this occasion. These random shots are but the precursors of a compact and well supported fire from the Official Paper. In the course of a week we shall probably experience a most furious attack from the Moniteur .
CONTINUATION OF Late European Advices
From Papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, from London.
LONDON, September 6.
THE BRITISH ARMY IN CALABRIA.
In addition to the details respecting our army in Calabria which were furnished by the Extraordinary Gazette, we were enabled yesterday to give, from official journals published in Sicily, accounts to a later date. Sir John Stuart's letter was of the 6th July, the other accounts from the seat of war came down to the 27th of that month, and from Messina to the 30th. The Intercepted Letters from generals Berthier and Verdier, which we in our last day laid before our readers, give a more faithful picture of the situation of the French in Calabria, than can possibly be obtained through the medium of the garbled accounts in the French papers.
These letters also shew most forcibly the different tone and temper of the published gasconades of the enemy, and their private and confidential communications. The accounts from Messina are nothing in comparison with the tale of distress which these letters unfold. Of the latter events we have no such precise information. The French papers say that Massena and Regnier have formed a junction. We have seen a private letter from Messina of the 5th ult. which says that general Stuart was on the eve of re-embarking his troops, and this account derives some confirmation from the passage in Sir John Stuart's letter, where he says—"I am now beginning my march southward, preparatory to my return to Sicily, for which station I shall re-embark with the army, as soon as his Sicilian majesty shall have arranged a disposition of his own forces to secure those advantages which have been gained by the present exhibition." Unacquainted as we must be with local circumstances, it is impossible for us to form any decision on this important question.—We rest, however, in full assurance, that the advantages which general Stuart has so nobly gained, he will retain by every means which propriety and prudence can sanction.
THE EXPEDITIONS.
We understand that the expeditions are yet intended to proceed. Indeed we know, that at Plymouth, the officers in whose department it lies to hire transports, are now engaging a number of ships for that service. The troops which were debarked on Monday and Tuesday last, will probably be re-embarked in the course of the ensuing week.
Former experience of the injury done to the health of the troops, by detaining them inactive on shipboard in harbour, as well as the approach of the equinoctial gales, fully justify the landing of the greater part of the army at Plymouth. Till the return of the gallant officers who are to lead this fine army, their destination cannot with much probability be guessed at. Lisbon and Cadiz are both mentioned as the points at which lieutenant-generals Simcoe and the earl of Roselyn at present are—the last of these officers is to command the cavalry, and lord Paget to have a cavalry brigade under him.
The reason for not marching the cavalry to join the army at present, is to avoid crowding Plymouth with troops, as cavalry can so speedily be moved to any point. The latest report is, that there are to be two brigades of cavalry, one light and one heavy; lord Paget to command the light, and the gallant colonel Dorrin, with the rank of Brigadier, the heavy.
From what cause we know not, but the embarkation of the 2d, 13th, 40th, and other regiments at Portsmouth, is at a stand. We have heard that there is a deficiency of transports, and that it is in agitation to march the 1st, 6th, and 40th, to Plymouth, where there is not the same scarcity.
A few day ago, that noble corps, the 1st battalion 40th regiment, acted with the militia brigade, at Portsmouth; as the three militia regiments are acknowledged to be the very first in the service, there was a trial of skill and a most gratifying sight. The duke of Cumberland is expected at Portsmouth, to see the 40th regiment before they embark.
It is not a little extraordinary, that at this moment in Sicily, there should be opposed to general Regnier and other French officers that were in Egypt, Sir John Stewart, Sir John Moore, and the same band of Heroes who expelled the French from Egypt. The same regiments likewise who distinguished themselves in Egypt, viz. the 20th, 28th, 38th, &c. an invincible band of brothers in arms, are now contesting foreign ground with a French army.
September 7.
Prussia and Sweden have compromised their differences.—The embargo of the ports in the Baltic has been provisionally raised by the latter, and the Swedes have, by this time, re-occupied the Duchy of Lauenburgh. The mediation of Russia, the sense of their common danger, and that proud contempt and detestation which his Swedish majesty has never ceased to entertain for the murderer of the duke d'Enghien, have all contributed to produce this happy accommodation. We have no doubt, that Sweden will co-operate with Prussia, in case the insolence and injustice of Buonaparte should force the latter into hostilities.
If the latest intelligence from Berlin be correct, the differences between France and Prussia have been brought to a crisis. Lucchesini, the Prussian ambassador at Paris, is said to be recalled. Report, it is true, assigns him a successor, in the person of general Knobelsdorf; but this fact is mentioned with less confidence than the interruption of the ordinary channel of intercourse between the two governments. The military preparations of Prussia seem to be complete; those of Saxony are not far from being so.
The ascendancy which the Corsican has acquired in Germany, is manifested not only in matters of the highest importance, but in the most insignificant affairs also. His vengeance seems to be particularly directed against the press of that country. The vendors of faithful narratives of the French exactions and oppressions are arrested and imprisoned, upon accusations of publishing pamphlets against the French government. We should almost think that Buonaparte had read the energetick recommendations to the German Literati , in Mr. Gentz's last work, and that he was fortifying himself against the consequences of its adoption.
The poor king of Bavaria has been rather aggrandized than enriched by his great acquisitions of territory. He has given orders for melting down all the silver utensils and ornaments in the different churches throughout his dominions, and is also endeavouring to negotiate an inconsiderable loan. Most, if not the whole of this, will no doubt find its way to the French treasury.
POLITICAL REVIEW.
Whether the refusal of the emperor Alexander to ratify the treaty signed by his envoy, M. D'Oubril, will give a new turn and shape to the negotiation into which we had entered with France, it would be impossible to decide; but that it is calculated to do so, few will, we apprehend, deny who consider the French government, and the particular views by which Buonaparte was actuated in converting that treaty into the instrument of his designs upon this country. We call it a treaty , for thus it is termed in all the Continental communications, although we are convinced that M. D'Oubril did not dare to affix his name to any thing more than a preliminary convention, a conditional agreement, or the mere outline and projet of a treaty. This was most ingeniously metamorphosed by the moniteur into a positive treaty of peace, and both the public agents and the official journal of Napoleon were studious in expressing their confidence that it would be sanctioned by the Cabinet of St. Petersburg. Their policy led them to hope that the complete exclusion of Russia from the question of peace or war would make a proportionate impression on his majesty's ministers, and accelerate the conclusion of conditions to which our government was inimical. In that favourite object they have failed, and whether negotiations continue to be carried on separately by us, or be so shaped as to comprehend the interests of Russia in common with our own, it is evident that the claims and pretensions of the Corsican cannot be so high and arrogant as they otherwise must have proved. In the discussion which may hereafter take place, we shall have the advantage of knowing that the emperor Alexander disdains such a peace as Buonaparte wishes him to accept, and should the interests of Great-Britain and Russia be conjoined, it will be necessary to retrace what has been already either considered or done, and to occupy new grounds of deliberation. It is immaterial to enquire whether lord Lauderdale was or was not acquainted with the rejection of D'Oubril's act by the emperor Alexander before the last dispatches were sent off from Paris. He must have known it time enough to make it instrumental to the success of the negotiation entrusted to his care. On the first blush of this transaction, some might be inclined to impute to Russia a want of good faith in carrying on a separate negotiation; but the same charge would be applicable to Great-Britain; and it has, no doubt, been perfectly understood by the two governments, that they should endeavour to obtain each by itself, such a peace as they would have contended for, had they acted openly together as social parties.—If any release from their former agreements took place, it must have been to that effect. With respect to the new and extraordinary vigour displayed by Prussia, we differ most essentially as to its probable effect on the negotiation. It can have little or no weight. The king of Prussia is the self-acknowledged, the self-degraded vassal, the humble

slave of the Corrèien ! He may march his armies into the field; but he must march them back again into their old quarters the instant Buonaparte chooses. Nothing honourable and dignified can be expected from so irresolute, so pusillanimous a Prince. If even he were determined to persevere in his newly-reported struggle for independence and glory, would he prove successful? We think not. Assistance from Russia could not arrive in time to save him from destruction, and the few thousand men, whom Sweden would cheerfully lend, must be involved in the general ruin.
We have uniformly thought that the difficulties in the way of negotiation were great, numerous, and that if even peace were concluded, it would be pregnant with mischief and danger. We have over and over again expressed the absurdity of the rumours which have agitated the country, and which have had their source only in the selfishness and venality of stock jobbers and speedy speculators. The report of one day was contradicted by that of the next, and the definitive treaty was said to be signed when there was not time to discuss a bare outline of the preliminaries. The public have been too long a prey to fraud and credulity.
A correct view of the relative situation of Great Britain and France will suggest very different sentiments. It will prove that while overtures are pending, it is absurd to expect to the consequences of advanced negotiation; that the differences between the two countries are such as to render their adjustment a work of much time and labour; and that in treating in conjunction with Russia, should the late refusal of the emperor Alexander lead to that event, the objects of discussion must become still more numerous and complicated. There exists on neither side that necessity which alone could lead to a treaty so rapidly concluded as the rumours we have noticed may again suppose. The boundless ambition of our enemy offers no pleasing prospects as yet of those conditions which can render peace eligible. Were he as wise as he is powerful, he would not hesitate to make sacrifices which to him could be of no dishonour. But pride and resentment are predominant in his breast; the rage of ambition will stifle the admonitions of sound policy, and he will sooner encounter all the evils of war than subscribe a treaty favourable to England, and to Europe.
If the negotiation is broken off Buonaparte will renew his threats of invasion with redoubled arrogance and malignity. He will publish his pretended wrongs, and deem himself so firmly seated on his throne, as to be exempt, in the event of failure, from the dread of domestic insurrection, or of foreign attack. Let invasion come with all its terrors! The conflict will be fierce, but its issue cannot be doubtful. The strength of the nation will be roused, and if but true to ourselves, his boasts will be turned into his own discomfiture. Baffled in his only means of hostility, he will learn at last to yield, and conclude peace on terms which are indispensable, not only to our tranquillity, but to our safety, and without which, we may justly add, the cessation of war would be the signal for another series of insults, aggressions, and more alarming dangers.
September 8.
Mr. Fox, we regret to state, does not continue in the promising state which we were led to expect he would; and it is with pain we add, that within the last two days the hopes of his recovery have greatly diminished.
Mr. Parsons, the Messenger, arrived at Deal about eight o'clock on Friday morning, and immediately embarked on board the Speculator lugger, which landed him in Calais about two o'clock.
The troops which lately landed from the transports are shortly to be embarked again; the latter are preparing for their reception, and it is generally supposed the re-embarkation will take place in the course of the following week. Several of the transports have been smoked and fumigated since the troops quitted them, in order to render them more comfortable, and preserve the health of the soldiers. The transports at Plymouth are to be joined by several others, with troops from the Downs and Portsmouth, the arrival of which is expected the first fair wind, when they are immediately to proceed for their destination, which still remains a profound secret. Rear-Admiral Lewis's squadron is expected back to convoy them by the time they are ready to sail.
A letter from St. Petersburg, of one day later date than the despatches transmitted to government, state, that news had just reached that capital of a complete victory gained by the Russian army over the Persians, in which the latter were almost all killed or taken prisoners. It appears, that the Russian officers had for some days previous to the battle been exciting their troops to take a dreadful revenge for the murder of prince Zizianoff , and their efforts were of so much importance, that when the post came away, preparations were making to illuminate the Russian Capital.
The imperial Ukase, by which the new levy of recruits is ordered, which makes the Russian armies near 600,000 strong, is inserted in the Court Gazette of the 12th. The emperor, in the parole on the 12th, ordered the forming of eleven additional regiments of infantry, six of dragoons, and as many of rangers. The same Court Gazette also contains the particulars of the capture of Derbent in Persia, by the Russian army.
The warlike operations of Austria, though conducted with such astonishing reserve, have been vigorous beyond example. There is not a single regiment but what is at present filled beyond its complement, and a considerable Austrian force has lately encamped below Passau.
It is asserted that Prussia has so far advanced in firmness of tone and principle to France, as not only to have refused according to the demands of Buonaparte, but to have required that Germany should be evacuated by the French . If that be the fact, war is inevitable.
BREMEN, August 22.
The numerous political reports in circulation here, about the misunderstanding between the cabinet of Berlin and Buonaparte, have been for some time so extremely contradictory, that it was impossible to give any certain information on the subject. However, it is now clearly seen that the king of Prussia will neither give up East Friesland nor Hanover without resistance, notwithstanding the threatening movements of the French armies in Bavaria and Württemberg, and even the liberal promises of indemnification in Saxony. That he has assembled a great force on the banks of the Ems, to resist
any attempts on East Friesland, is certain, as numerous trains of artillery and ammunition have been for some time passing through Quackenbruck. The Regiment of Grevenitz, and some squadrons of Hussars, which have been cantoned at Bremnerlehe and Cuxhaven, passed through this city last Tuesday morning, upon their march to join the main army at Hanover; and the money in the bank at Embden was escorted through this city yesterday morning, in twelve waggons, by an officer and thirty dragoons, who were making all possible haste to Berlin. The circuitous route which they took, through Verden, plainly shews they considered the direct road to be dangerous, as the French are certainly in Vlotho, which is only about five miles from Minden.
There are still remaining here a few companies of infantry, in the villages near Vegesack; and as they are posted along the banks of the river, some pretend to say, they have orders to intercept English goods; but others, with much more plausibility, are of opinion, that they will only remain a few days, to pick up the deserters who have remained behind, or perhaps to keep the peasantry in check, who are well known to be extremely disaffected, and no wonder, considering the late inquisitorial measures, and the cruel requisition of 3500 horses, which are now levying in the country, with uncommon severity, without fixing any price or period of payment.
It was reported here yesterday morning, and is not yet contradicted, that Haugwitz was sent to Spandau, in consequence of a discovery of some private correspondence with the French government. Several respectable letters mention the circumstance, but I think the report not sufficiently confirmed. It is also said, this morning, that the emperor of Russia has refused to ratify the treaty concluded at Paris between D'Oubril and the French government. Though this report also wants confirmation, yet the general recruiting throughout the whole of his imperial majesty's states, seems to give it an air of great probability.
PRUSSIAN PREPARATIONS. —Extract of a letter from Hamburg, dated August 22.—“The Prince of Hohenlohe has received orders to repair immediately to the army collecting on the frontiers of Saxony. The duke of Brunswick, or the Prince of Orange Fulda, will, it is said, have the command of the Prussian army of reserve. The great Prussian army will be commanded by general Ruechel, who arrived at Hanover on the 19th at night, and fixed his head quarters in the palace of his royal highness the duke of Cambridge. General Blücher, who commands the Prussian corps stationed from Rame as far as Fecklenburgh, will, for some time, leave the Prussian army in Westphalia, on a visit to the king. His corps has been reinforced by the garrison of Osnaburgh. General Kleist, the governor of Magdeburgh, has received orders to quit the baths at Toopitz, in Bohemia, and repair to the latter fortress, whose fortifications receive considerable additions; at which near 5000 peasants are now working from day-break till dark. The fortifications of Nieuburgh are likewise augmented, and all the strong places in Hanover and Brandenburg receive provisions sufficient to hold out a siege. On the 19th 2500 horses arrived at Berlin, and were immediately distributed among the different regiments of cavalry belonging to the garrison, which has orders to hold itself in readiness to march at the shortest notice. In the arsenal at Berlin the artificers are working day and night. Some private letters assert, that the king of Prussia has no other object in these preparations, than to maintain himself in the possession of Hanover. The movements among the Saxon and Hessian troops are equally active. The elector of Saxony will, it is said, soon assume the title of king, and unite all the duchies of Saxony with his new kingdom.—Two new fortresses are to be built in Austria, one at Enns, and the other at Bruck, on the Muhr.”
[Accounts published in France, respecting the operations in Calabria.]
NAPLES, August 9.
On the 4th, the king withdrew from this city.—It is supposed he is gone in person to Calabria. Marshal Massena has advanced beyond Lagonegro, and general Gerdanne has passed through Laurie. At Montessano his advanced guard met with a horde of rebels, thirty of them were killed, and one hundred made prisoners. The monks are in general the leaders of these bands. The Carthusians of Padula are accused of instigating the insurrection in that quarter. The insurgents have been driven out of Vicignano and Abetina, where seventeen of them were taken, and delivered up to a military commission. Of all the losses the rebels have sustained, that near Vicignano has been the most considerable.—The inhabitants of the town, and the whole district, were in arms. A corps of French troops, in three columns, advanced against it; the centre column drove the rebels out of a very strong position.—At the same time, the other columns took them in flank and entered Vicignano with them, set fire to the place, and killed all they found in arms.
As to the real situation of Calabria, which the disorder that reigns there, and the want of communication, prevents us from knowing; we have only learned, by way of Sicily, that general Stuart had landed from that island, and had in Calabria eight thousand men, including fifteen hundred Highlanders, under his command; that he had been joined by a number of the insurgents; but that he found it difficult to restrain their ferocity. The unfortunate Calabrians are a prey to all the horrors of war. Besides the private murders and conflicts between the French and insurgents, there have been several bloody actions between the French and English troops. Some English ships of the line, and among them the Pompee , of eighty guns, are at anchor near the Pharos of Messina. Sir Sidney Smith is engaged with a flotilla of gun-boats and bomb-vessels, in an attack upon the castle of Scilio, upon the Neapolitan coast, opposite Messina.
Several conspiracies have been discovered in this city, since the surrender of Gaeta. On the 13th of July, an insurrection was to have broken out at Portici, Resina, and other places in the neighbourhood; while some more rebels had fixed upon the wood of St. Archangelo, near Calvano, as their place of meeting. They spare no pains to persuade the Lazzaroni to unite with them. However, general Pignatelli has defeated their purpose; and several of their leaders are taken.
FERGUSON'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Friday. October 29.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Catharine Shepherd, Webb, 27 days from Antigua, Rum, H. Allmand. Left at Antigua, Oct. 1, sch't Nancy and Mary, Hubble, of Snow Hill, to sail in 4 days. Spoke the 25th inst. in lat. 35, 56, long. 75, 20, brig William, Hodges, 22 days from New Providence, bound to New York;—26th, lat. 36, long. 75, sch't Juno, Sprague, from Washington (N. C.) and 28 days from Ocracoke, Mr. John Young of Washington, passenger on board.
Brig Flora, Benthall, 50 days from Port Glasgow, Ballast, Alex. Leckie.—Ship Felix sailed 8 days before for City Point—Ship Fame, Howland, of New Bedford, from Virginia, arrived the 5th Sept. Left ship Fanny, Taylor, of and for New York, to sail the next day; and Brig Iris, of New York, for Charleston, to sail the next day. Spoke Oct. 9, lat. 43, long. 47, brig Mary, M'Millan, 51 days out from Amsterdam, bound to New York, which vessel on the 27th Sept. in lat. 45, long. 36, lost her fore mast and main topmast, then was under jury masts, had been supplied the day before by a brig from Charleston to Liverpool, capt. M'Millan said he should seek the first port.—10th, lat. 43, long. 48, spoke ship Fidelia, Joy, of and for New York, from Gottenburg, out 50 days, all well.
Brig Warren, Eddy, 32 days from Havanna, bound to Rhode Island; in distress, Sugar & Molasses, C. Fry.—Oct. 9, in lat. 31, experienced a heavy gale, cargo shifted, and part stove.—14th, lat. 34, long. 77, spoke brig Mahala Windsor, Kemble, of Newburyport, from Jamaica, out 29 days, bound to New-York.
Ship Charles Carter, Tompkins, 54 days from Newry, with 60 passengers, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
The sch't Margaret Bailey, Reiley, of Folly Landing, has arrived at Antigua, from Norfolk.
From Lloyd's Lists from the 26th of August to the 6th of September.
August 28. Arrived at London ship Cornelius, Port, from Charleston; Dartmouth, Lavel, and the Jane Colly, of this port—the former from New-York arrived at Liverpool the 23d Aug. The Hunter, Borrowdale, arrived from Alexandria at Gravesend the 26th of Aug. Woodrop Simms, Haynes, from this port arrived at London the 27th Aug. Hannah, Ridley, passed Gravesend the 28th Aug. from Baltimore. Caledonia, Dickson, from this port, arrived at Liverpool the 25th Aug. Ceres, Ricker, and Rainbow, Tucker, the former from New-York, and the latter from Portland, arrived at Liverpool the 27th Aug. Victory, Bucknel, from Charleston, arrived at Gravesend the 29th Aug. Henry, Trefethan, from —, arrived at Bristol the 27th Aug. Neutrality, Sprague, arrived at the same port the 28th Aug. Aberdeen, Morgan, from this port, arrived at Falmouth the 27th Aug. Eliza, Hill, from New-York, arrived in the Weser the 15th Aug. Palinus, Matthew, from New-York, and Farnham, Tucker, from Charleston, arrived at London the 30th Aug. Acton, Folsansbie, and Speedwell, Ferris, the former from New Orleans, and the latter, from New-York arrived at Liverpool the 29th Aug. Suffolk, Bryant, of Richmond at Gravesend from Madeira, 1st Sept. Brig Ann, Forsyth, from this port, arrived at Lisbon the 12th Aug. Gray, Smith, and Eliza, Barber, from this port, arrived at Lisbon the 15th Aug. The Indian Hunter, Johnston, from New-York, arrived at Liverpool the 31st Aug. First Attempt, Sherburn, from Philadelphia, arrived at Cork the 28th Aug. Orozimbo, —, from Philadelphia to Rotterdam, had been on shore on the Goodwin Sands, had been got off, and was at Deal the 3d Sept. Ticome, from Norfolk arrived at Falmouth the 1st Sept. and sailed for Amsterdam the 2d. Susanna, Delano; Kennion, Prior, from Bath; Golden Rule, Davis, from Wis-casset, and Batavian, Bradly, all arrived at Liverpool the 2d Sept. Washington, Somes, from Boston, arrived at Elsinore the 14th Aug. Conquest, Snell, from Philadelphia, and William, Mason, from New-York, arrived at Elsinore the 20th Aug. Martha Washington, Hayden, from New-York, arrived at Elsinore the 25th Aug. Amiable, Rinker, from Charleston bound to Flushing, arrived off Plymouth the 20th Aug. Good Intent, Reid, from New York, arrived at Tonningen, with damage, having been on shore. Mary and Eliza, Simmons, from Rhode Island, arrived at Cowes the 4th Sept. Sch't Maryland Mary, Howatt, from this port, is arrived at Gibraltar. Swallow, Allen, from Boston, arrived at Cowes the 29th Aug. Eolus, Treadwell, from Virginia, off Falmouth the 29th Aug. Averick, De Costa, from Norfolk, arrived off Dover, the 14th Sept. Herald, Murphy, from Virginia, arrived at Dublin the 29th Aug. Eagle, Duplex, from New-York, arrived at Belfast the 29th Aug. Dean, Vibert, from Norfolk, arrived at Gibraltar the 1st of Aug. Ann, Bradford, from Virginia, was at Cowes the 28th Aug. Echo, from this port, to Amsterdam, detained in the Downs, but released without trial. Catharine, Dowdell, of New-York, from Dublin to Gibraltar, has been sent into Algeciras and condemned. Morning Star, Hopkins, from Amsterdam to Boston, put into Dover in distress the 28th Aug. Romulus, Luikin, from this port, arrived off Falmouth the 1st Sept.
Vessels Sailed—The Boyd, Laughton, for Hayti the 27th August! The Avon sloop of war (with Mr. Erskine) from Plymouth the 28th Aug. Victory, Bucknell, for Charleston 29th Aug. Neutrality, Sprague, from Bristol for Boston 28th Aug. Julius Caesar, Hall, from Liverpool for Charleston the 28th August, same day Clio, Austin, for Boston. Algol, Barker, from Liverpool for Charleston 30th August; same day Baltic, Delano, for Boston. Hamilton Moore, Cobb, from Falmouth for Charleston 30th Aug. New Galen, Hinckly, for Boston 7th Sept.—[arrived.]
Vessels advertised to sail from London. For Charleston, Octavia, Collins, Sept. 10; Two Friends, Livingston, Sept. 12. For New-York, Orb, Bayer, Sept. 12. For Philadelphia, Cornplanter, Gillies, Sept. 5. For New-Orleans, Pyomingo, Lattimer, Sept. 8.
From Liverpool for Charleston. Eleanor, Keating, Sept. 5; Susan, Stephens, Sept. 4. For Boston, Robert, Dyer, Sept. 4. For New-Orleans, Hebe, Bainbridge, Sept. 4. For Savannah, Dispatch, Holland, Sept. 5. For New-York, Hardware, Law, first wind; Caledonia, Henderson, Sept. 5. For Philadelphia, Jupiter, Lubby, Sept. 4; Charlotte, McCall, Sept. 3. For Baltimore, Aid, Sullivan, Sept. 2. For Norfolk, (Vir.) Intrepid, Steed, Sept. 5. For City Point, (Vir.) Merchant, Johnson, Sept. 4.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Moses Brown, Russel, Antwerp. Barque Neptune, Messersvey, Guernsey. Brig Flora, Benthall, Port Glasgow. Warren, Eddy, Havanna. Sch't Catharine Shepherd, Webb, Antigua. CLEARED. Brig Dearborn, Elgsby, Boston.
FITZHUGH'S Packet will sail for New-York To-Morrow. October 29.
HERBERT'S Packet will sail for Alexandria To-morrow. Oct. 29.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore To-morrow. Oct. 29.
PALMER'S Packet will sail for Alexandria on Friday next, wind and weather permitting. October 29.
The Rev. Mr. Syms will perform Divine Service, and preach a Charity Sermon for the benefit of the Orphans under the care of the Female Charitable Society, on Sunday next at the Episcopal Church. ** Collection will be made at the doors. Oct. 29.
Sales at Auction.
To-Morrow, the 30th instant, at 10 o'clock, will be Sold at my office, 1 bale of Striped Blankets, 40 pieces Cloth, fustac e for the fashion, 2 boxes Irish Linens, with a variety of other Dry Goods, fustac e for the fashion. And at XII o'clock will positively be Sold for Cash, without reserve,
15 hlds. Sugar; 10 do. Molasses.
And for approved 60 day Notes, 10 hlds. and 10 quarter casks L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 quarter casks Malaga Wine; some Lisbon Wine in hogsheads and quarter casks, 6 chests fresh Young Hyson Tea; 50 bags Coffee. Oct. 29. Francis Smith, V. M.
Will be Sold on Saturday next, the 1st of November, at the Exchange Coffee-House, at 12 o'clock, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and all others concerned,
The Ship SHEPHERDESS, as she lies franded, about 12 miles to the southward of Cape Henry. The Ship and her materials will be sold together, at 6 and 9 months credit, the purchaser giving negotiable notes with approved security.—This remarkably fine ship was lately coppered up to her bends, and in other respects put in complete order; she is so well known that a further description of her is deemed unnecessary. Oct. 28. 3 James Taylor, V. M.
WILL BE SOLD at my Plantation in the county of Princess-Anne, on MONDAY the 17th day of November, at XI o'clock, 350 barrels Corn, 40 head of Cattle, 100 Hogs, and farming utensils of every kind.—Terms made known on the day of sale. DAVID MILHADO. Oct. 29. tds
Will be Sold on Friday, the 31st instant, at 12 o'clock on Maxwell's wharf, a valuable three-story BRICK STORE, and the LOT it stands on 27 by 34 feet, in fee simple; it joins Mr. Nivison's house, now occupied by Mr. Macgowan—it is in a very advantageous situation for business; a credit of 6, 9, and 12 months will be given by the payment being secured on the property. R. Bowden, V. M. October 28. 2
BY VIRTUE of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDON, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, Will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following
LOTS OF LAND, situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Butte and Dunmore-Street, running thence along Butte-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Street, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-Street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't. B. Taylor. tds October 13. 252
LANDS, &c. for Sale. PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed by Daniel Clements, to secure a debt due to John Lanier, Will be Sold for ready money on the premises, on Monday the 10th day of November next, at XII o'clock,
TWO LOTS OF LAND, in the town of Portsmouth, formerly the property of Samuel Kerr, deceased—There are on the Lots a good Dwelling-House and large Kitchen, and other convenient houses; a large Brick House erected for a Distillery, &c. and contiguous to water, sufficient for lighters to load and unload.
THE TRUSTEE. October 22. tds 280
For LIVERPOOL, The Ship SHIPFIELD, John Davis, Master, will sail about the first week of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. Josiah Cowper.
For BOSTON, The Schooner COLUMBIA, Thomas Hawes, Master, will positively sail in three days. For freight or passage, apply to FISK & CATLETT. October 29. 2
For PHILADELPHIA, The fast-sailing Sloop JULIET, Capt. Sneden, now lying at Maxwell's wharf, will sail on Saturday. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board. October 29. 2
NOTICE.
ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUSWHOLD, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested, and those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
Reynear Gilbert, Adm'r. October 29. tf
The Subscriber has on hand, 200 barrels Pilot Bread; 200 do. Navy do. 300 quarter barrels Crackers—All of first quality, which will be sold on liberal credit, or bartered for West India produce. STEPHEN HARRIS.
Five or six Boys from 14 to 16 years of age will be taken as Apprentices to the Baking business. October 28. 2

Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereunto subjoined.
N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor.
September 8.
157
PROPOSALS
From the PHOENIX COMPANY, OF LONDON, For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
* * In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurances against Fire.
No. I.
Hazards of the First Class, viz. Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous contained in such buildings.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II.
Hazards of the Second Class, viz. Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles. Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. III.
Hazards of the Third Class, viz. Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick.
Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV.
Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz. Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such Buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-Petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the third class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
* * Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire.
†† Larger sums may be insured by special agreement. All buildings in contiguity to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium. The rates may also in some cases be proportionally moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security.
‡‡ Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Mat-Houses, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionally increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—also, the name or names of the present occupiers.
Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Cokels, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandize, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.
II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.
III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.
IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.
V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy.
VI. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give notice of any other Insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other Insurance to be endorsed on their policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a rateable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.
VII. No order for insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the office; and all persons desirous to continue their insur-
ances, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the me will be void.
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the Fire happened, not concerned in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verify believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavit and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy.
IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.
X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.
* Persons desirous of effecting Insurance, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR, in NORFOLK, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorised to grant Policies on behalf of the Company.
LONDON, 1806 4w1w1f 158
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery
For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars, Dollars. It lists various prizes from 1 to 7291, including Stationary Premiums and 14,209 Blanks.
Table with 3 columns: 21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, Dollars. It lists the arrangement of stationary premiums and the sum to be raised by the lottery.
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature,—the peculiar favour which St MARY'S COLLEGE has enjoyed,—and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished.—Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
Managers: William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurensom. Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIP-LETT.
October 20. tf 278
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has just received for Sale, 260 Pieces India COTTONS, 10 Boxes half pint TUMBLERS, 2 Casks German STEEL, 12 Bales Coarse LINEN, 5 Hampers BOTTLES.
Also on hand, 10,000 BAGS of 2 and 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 800 Pieces BAGGING in bales, 160 Boxes best Spanish SEGARS, 700 Groce CORKS, 90 Boxes English and Baltimore Window GLASS.
Sept. 26. 6w 206
Navy, Pilot Bread, and Crackers, 154 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do. 24 do. Crackers; 43 half barrels do.—which will be sold on very low terms by applying to
John Brown, Marfden's-wharf.
October 22. tf 282
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do. cut, 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 430 do. TURPENTINE.
Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
For Rent,
The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to
Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz.
5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces while Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs, 160 pieces Plutillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bed ticking, 24 do. Matras Ticking, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 60 to 110 dolls. per piece, 14 do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece, 240 do. Velvet Ribbons, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, 300 doz. Watch Christianals, assorted, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 10 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Godfroid's Spanish Segars, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 60000 Toy Marbles, 1 case fine Hats, 100 wt. Twine, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords, 35 boxes short Pipes, three groce each, 350 wt. Canary Seed, 1 cask Glue, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, Goggles plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do common, single do. Flutes, patent and plain, Fifes; Octaves; Tambourins; Flageolets, double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Musick, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws.
Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz.
Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Boxes, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanterns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Birds, Bell Metal Kettles, Wallis Irons, Water Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Veils, 2000 Agate Flints, Jewellery and Crystal Beads, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Push for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamps and Wicks, Backgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards. Apply as above. May 16 tf 744
FOR SALE.
The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale
The following valuable PROPERTY,
In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a complete dairy and store-room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smock-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 15, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lot in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said Lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Warehouse and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Warehouse on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 80 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years; in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and warehouse separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to
Charles Grice. Elizabeth-City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years,
A commodious BRICK-HOUSE,
Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to
Thomas Price. Who has for Sale,
A likely NEGRO MAN,
about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Ware
Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to
John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. 534
PORTER BOTTLES.
25 Crates PORTER BOTTLES just received, for Sale by John C. Niemeyer. Oct. 15. 2w3w 204
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE,
5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. Dolls. 59,380 70,275
10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 129,655 4,500
Dolls. 123,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dolls. It lists 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, 4 do. 2000 do., 16 do. 1000 do., 16 do. 500 do., 32 do. 200 do., 160 do. 100 do., 232 do. 50 do., 750 do. 20 do., 1 do. last drawn, a Prize.
Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dolls. It lists 1 do. 2000, 1 do. 3000, 1 do. 4000, 1 do. 5000, 1 do. 6000, 1 do. 7000, 1 do. 8000, 1 do. 9000, 1 do. last drawn, a Prize.
1223 Prizes. 9400 Blanks. Dolls. 125,000
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newman, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT,
For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 900 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood. The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess Anne, August 8. tf 63
FOR SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION,
Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres, 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land.
The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish.
There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves.
For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to
Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf 212
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John Mc'Phail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshal, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk. August 18, 1806. tf 86
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,
BY WILLIAM DAVIS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance