Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-11-30 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
[VOL. V.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 30, 1808.
NO. 59.]
BRIG MOSES MYERS.  NOTICE. —All those who had an interest in the American Brig MOSES MYERS , Barclay, Master, or her cargo, captured by the French in the year 1800, on a voyage from Madeira to Norfolk, and re-captured by the British privateer Rover, and carried into Halifax, Nova Scotia, by applying to the subscriber, will receive their proportion of the funds collected from the captors, by the agents of the claimants, according to a decree of the high court of appeals in Great-Britain. Robert Maitland. November 4. 2m
FOR CHARTER, The new Ship  GEORGIANA, Edward Chamberlain, Master.—Burthen 380 bbls. is ready for cargo. Apply to MOSES MYERS. Oct. 28.
The Ship SHEFFIELD, NOW LOADING For LIVERPOOL, will sail as soon as permission can be obtained. She has elegant accommodations for a few passengers, if applied for in time; otherwise small freight will be taken. Apply to Josiah Copep. Oct. 26.
For Charter, to the West Indies, The fast sailing brig STRANGER , John Perkins, master, burthen about 1300 barrels, is ready to receive a cargo. Moses Myers. October 19.
For LIVERPOOL, The fast-sailing coppered Ship CALEDONIAN , John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hogheads of tobacco—will receive on freight a cargo immediately, and sail on the embargo being off. Also for Freight or Sale. The fast-sailing coppered Ship ARTIC , Samuel Davis, master, Philadelphia built, burthen 200 tons, seven years old, now ready to receive a cargo. Also for Freight or Sale. The Brig EXPERIMENT , Henry Dickson, master, burthen 140 tons, and will carry 1100 barrels flour. For terms apply to William Dickson. October 7.
For Charter, The Ship JANE , Burthen 420 tons. THE Ship INDUSTRY , Burthen 280 tons. AND THE Ship COURTNEY , Burthen 200 tons. Those Ships will be ready to receive cargoes in 15 days, and may commence loading for any port where an American vessel can with safety go to—the freight to be settled when a clearance can be obtained. Apply to William Pennock. October 5.
FOR SALE, A fine New SCHOONER of 125 tons burthen, will carry about 1500 barrels, now ready to launch, her cabin and joiner's work complete, built in Mathews. Also, A very handsome Pilot-Boat built SCHOONER , of 120 tons burthen, measures 83 feet on deck, complete, and can be launched in a few days. Also, One ditto of similar dimensions, can be launched in a month, the rigging of the two last is now fitting. Also, A new BRIG of 180 tons, completely fitted, now lying at Loyall's wharf. Also, A VESSEL of 185 tons, on the stocks, can be launched in a month. This vessel is of superior model and workmanship, and all her materials completely seasoned. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. September 28.
COW POCK. DOCTOR BALFOUR informs those persons who have not had the Small Pox, and who are anxious to avoid being susceptible of it (as it is said to exist in the county of Princess Ann about Nott's Island, and there has been a case in Richmond,) that he now has several arms with a genuine vaccine neck, fit to inoculate from. He will take a young man as a Student of physics. Nov. 16.
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those having claims to render them properly attested, to D. R. WADDEY, Adm'r. Nov. 16.
FOR SALE. 30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleson, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8. lawit
CAUTION. THE PUBLICK are cautioned against crediting any of the crew of the Ship John, of Liverpool, as I will not be responsible for any debts they may contract. John Gilmer, Master of the Ship John. Nov. 18.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale, by the Subscriber, 50 hhds. New-England RUM, 150 bbls. Boston No. 1 & 2 Beef, 60 kegs Family Butter, 50 Sacks Liverpool Salt, 30 qr casks D. G. choice Sherry Wine, 30 chests Fresh Hyson Teas, superior quality, 40 boxes Fresh Imperial Teas, superior quality, 150 weight fresh Nutmegs and 100 wt. Cinnamon, 1000 weight Pimento, 100 weight New-Orleans Indigo, 10 hhds. and 100 barrels Loaf Sugar, 20 bbls. Hoffman's fine Loaf Sugar, for family use, 50 bags Coffee, 250 boxes Mould and Dip Candles, 100 boxes old brown Soap, 25 boxes No. 1 & 2 Chocolate, 50 boxes, 10 gross each, 1 D London Pipes, 25 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, assorted, 50 kegs English glazed Gun-Powder, 5 tons London Patent Shot, assorted, 50 crates Queens' Ware, assorted, with plates and dishes only—also a few crates of Bowls. 100 kegs London White Lead ground in Oil, 10 boxes London Crown Glass 10 by 12, 50 casks, 100 each Green Copperas, 50 dozen Spades and Shovels, assorted sizes, 50 casks Cut Nails, assorted, from 4d. to 20d. 10 ton Swedes' Iron, assorted, small, flat and square bars. 700 Grindstones, assorted, for vessel and plantation-use. 150 casks Stone Lime, 30 bundles Northern Hay, 150 Sides Sole Leather, Philadelphia Calf Skins and Boot Leather—Also a quantity of Harness Leather. 6 Trunks Ladies' Morocco and Leather Slipper, 1 trunk coarse Boats, suitable for Sailors and Servants. 500 Reams Writing Paper, 300 do. Wrapping Paper, 10 gross Playing Cards, 100 kegs Wright and Harris's choice Manufactured Tobacco. 50 kegs Leiper's Snuff in pound and half pound bottles, 200 Straws one and half pint Tumblers, 50 dozen Wine Glasses, &c. &c. 50 boxes Dixon's fresh Mustard, Martin Fisk. WHO HAS IN STORE AND AFLOAT. 2000 bbls. Alexandria Superfine Flour fresh ground from new wheat. 50 bbls. Fine Flour, 250 do. Superfine Old Flour—and Exchange on Boston at 60 days for $2500. November 28. 2w
FOR SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco, 78 puns. choice Old Demerara RUM, James Young. October 19.
Landing on Commerce Street, from sch'r. Lady Hope 100 barrels MACKAREL, 500 GRIND STONES, 100 boxes MOULD CANDLES, 60 tons PLAISTER PARIS, A quantity of WRITING PAPER, FOR SALE BY MOSES MYERS. Nov. 25.
TO RENT, And immediate possession given, The HOUSE and LOT, with a spacious Garden, on Duke street, at present occupied by Mr. John Stratton. Apply to William Plume & Co. Nov. 25.
TO RENT. The LIVERY STABLES lately occupied by Lewis Armstrong, on Wolf street, opposite the United States Bank—attached to which is a comfortable small two story Dwelling House, and another building which at times has served as a kitchen to the dwelling, or as a blacksmith or farrier's shop to the stable. The whole together, or either separately will be rented on moderate terms, and possession given immediately. Luke Wheeler. Nov. 25. 3w
JUST RECEIVED, By the Rising States, Captain Gilbert, A SUPPLY OF Withington's New York double ALE, first quality, brewed on the spot. Also on hand a quantity of Barnes' New York double ALE, first quality, on draught and in bottles. Philadelphia PORTER, by the barrel or dozen. Wm. Tonkin. Nov. 23.
FOR RENT, And possession given the 25th December, The HOUSE on Catharine Street, now in the occupancy of Mr. James Herron.—Apply to John Taylor. Nov. 18.
TO BE RENTED, And possession given the 1st of January, The HOUSE and LOT on Catharine Street, occupied by Mr. Francis S. Taylor, adjoining Mr. John Taylor's.
ALSO, The Fire Proof WAREHOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, now in the occupancy of Mr. John Macgowan, to which is attached a valuable privilege with respect to wharfage. Apply to John Nivison. Nov. 18. 3w
FOR SALE, or will be Bartered, in part for Tobacco, Flour, or Naval Stores. 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 hhds. MOLASSES, 500 sacks Liverpool SALT, 5000 bushels Cadiz SALT, superior quality, 25 crates QUEENS' WARE. James Young. October 21.
Foreign Intelligence, From Papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the ship Betsy, from Liverpool, bound to Philadelphia, and put into Hampton Roads by head winds.
THE PRINCE OF THE PEACE. MADRID, September 7. Statement by his Excellency Don Pedro Cevallos, on the mode by which the Grand Duke of Berg surreptitiously caused the Junta of the government to command the delivery of Don Manuel Godoi.
"As soon as the grand duke of Berg, lieutenant-general of the armies of the emperor, arrived in Spain, he contrived with the greatest address to disseminate the notion that he was come for our good, and to effect some useful reforms in our government, studiously intimating that he would protect the cause of the Prince of Asturias, and remove the Prince of the Peace, the object of the universal detestation of the nation; at the same time appearing to disapprove the great influence which the queen possessed in state affairs. He knew very well that nothing more was necessary in order to catch the favor of all the oppressed Spaniards; and his object being such as we have since seen, it must be confessed that the calculation of the emperor of the French, his master, was not ill made."
"But all the things of this world are liable to change, the ever-memorable events of Aranjuez took place, and overthrew this plan. As soon as the grand duke of Berg was informed of this, he changed his scheme, and affected to take a great interest in the fate of Don Manuel Godoi, with whom he had held a close correspondence, tho' they were not known to each other. It did not escape his sagacity, that the king and queen were earnestly bent on saving their favourite; and he therefore instantly began to take the steps necessary to effect his deliverance, which were however useless as long as our beloved monarch Ferdinand VII. remained in prison. This did not alarm the grand duke of Berg; for no sooner did he know that his majesty had arrived at Burgos, than he renewed his demands to obtain the delivery of Godoi into his own hands, threatening, in case it was denied him, to make use of the force at his disposal."
"Nevertheless the Junta resisted these first attacks, and consulted with the king on the steps to be taken under these critical circumstances. His majesty replied that he had written to the emperor of the French, who had himself solicited of the king the release of the prisoner. The following is his majesty's letter:"
"The grand duke of Berg and ambassador of your imperial and royal majesty, has made repeated verbal requests that the person of Don Manuel Godoi, who is imprisoned in the royal palace of Villaviciosa, for crimes against the state, may be placed in your majesty's hands."
"Nothing would be more agreeable to me than the power of acceding to your desire; but the consequences which might result from this are so serious, that I see myself obliged to state them to the prudent consideration of your majesty."
"In pursuance of my obligation to administer justice to my people, I have ordered the highest of the tribunals of my kingdom to judge, according to the laws, Don Manuel Godoi, Prince of the Peace. I have promised my people to publish the result of a process on which depends the honour of a great number of my subjects, and the preservation of the rights of my crown. Throughout the whole extent of my dominions, there is not a single town, however small, which has not transmitted accusations against the prisoner. All my subjects manifested the most extraordinary demonstrations of joy at the moment when the intelligence of his arrest reached them; and the eyes of all men are fixed on the progress and result of his trial."
"Your majesty, who is as wise a legislator as you are a great warrior, will recognize the weight of these considerations. But your majesty takes an interest in the life of D. Manuel Godoi. I give you my royal word, that, if after the most deliberate trial, he should be sentenced to death, I shall pardon him his life, from respect for the mediation of your imperial majesty."
"God preserve the life of your Imperial Majesty many years!" "FERNANDO."
"Vittoria, April 18, 1808." "A royal mandate, of the same date, informed the Junta, "that if the grand duke of Berg should renew his solicitations in favor of Godoi, they should reply, that this affair would be settled between the two sovereigns, and that the result would depend exclusively on the determination of the king." And his majesty having heard that the king and queen, his parents, doubtless from mis-information, had complained of the treatment which the Prince of the Peace met with in prison, his majesty commanded me, notwithstanding my assurance of the delicacy with which the Marquis de Castillar conducted himself, that I should recommend him to take the greatest care of the health of the prisoner, which I did on the same day."
"As soon as the emperor had received the letter of the king our sovereign, with his accustomed falsehood he wrote to the grand duke of Berg, telling him that the prince of Asturias had placed the prisoner at his disposal, and commanding him to insist upon Don Manuel Godoi being delivered over to him. Murat, whose character is naturally violent and daring, required nothing more to occasion him to address the following letter to the Junta:" "His majesty the emperor and king, having informed his imperial and royal highness, that his roy-
al highness the prince of Asturias had just written to him, saying that he left the fate of the Prince of the Peace to be determined by him; his highness has, in consequence, commanded me to inform the Junta of the intentions of the emperor, and to reiterate the demands of the person of that prince, and send him to France. It is possible that this determination of his royal highness the prince of Asturias has not yet reached the Junta. In this case, it is to be supposed that his royal highness awaits the reply of his majesty the emperor, for the Junta will at once perceive that to answer the prince of Asturias would be to decide a different question; and it is already known, that his imperial majesty cannot recognize any one but Charles IV."
"The Junta will therefore be pleased to take this note into consideration, and have the goodness to inform me of their determination, that I may render an account of it to his imperial highness the grand duke. The government and the Spanish nation will find in this resolution of his imperial majesty new proofs of the interest he takes in the affairs of Spain, since in removing the Prince of the Peace, he seeks to deprive the malevolent of the power of suggesting that Charles IV. could ever transfer to him the power and confidence which he has lost for ever; and on the other side, the Junta will do justice to the noble sentiments of his majesty the emperor, who does not choose to abandon his faithful ally."
"I have the honour to offer the Junta the assurances of my high consideration." "The General in Chief of the Etat Major, "Augusto BELLARD."
"Madrid, April 29, 1808." "He added, verbally, such atrocious and unheard-of threats, that the Junta, not doubting that he would carry them into execution, and thus compromise the repose of Madrid, had the weakness to accede to the demand, and ordered the marquis de Castellar, in the name of the king, to deliver up the prisoner that night, which, in fact, was done, and without much repugnance on the part of the marquis, and that of the other officers who had the custody of him."
"Truth requires that it should be stated, that D. Francisco Gili, Secretary of State for the Marine, and therefore member of the Junta, opposed the delivery of the prisoner, as not being authorised by the king."
"It is not easy to conceive how, in the face of facts like these, the Junta of the government could represent to the council and the publick by means of two extraordinary Gazettes, that the Prince of the Peace had been delivered by order of the king, or how could they attempt to cloak their weakness by publishing garbled passages from the official correspondence, inserting, for instance, the following:—"
"With respect to the prisoner, Don Manuel Godoi, the king commands me to inform the Junta, in order that they may make a proper use of the intimation, that his majesty values too highly the desire which the emperor of the French has manifested, not to comply with it. At the same time, he performs an act of generosity towards a criminal who has offended his royal person."
"It is evident, on a little reflection, that this could not refer to the liberation of the prisoner, but that the king was disposed to act with generosity towards him from respect for the emperor; and that kind of generosity was meant may be ascertained by a reference to the order given on the 18th of April to the marquis de Castellar, concerning the health of the prisoner, which the king issued, tho' he well knew the mistake under which his royal parents lay, which order would have been ridiculous, if at the same time the king had ordered the Junta to set him at liberty. Besides, after the Junta had transmitted to the king an account of the reasons which induced them to release the prisoner, by those above stated, his majesty ordered me to reply in the following terms: "The king is informed of the motives which induced the Junta of the government to deliver up the prisoner without his order."
"I have deemed it incumbent upon me to publish those facts, that all the nation may be informed of what occasioned the release of Don Manuel Godoi, falsely attributed to an order of his majesty, that no one may deem it possible that his majesty can fail in his solemn word given to his people, to judge them according to the laws; and that every one may find, on this occasion, reason to feel more strongly that ardent love with which we are filled, towards our beloved king Ferdinand VII. whom we implore God to restore to us, to fill the measure of our felicity."
"PEDRO CEVALLOS." [Then follows a certificate under the hands of D. Eusebio de Bardani and Azara, and D. Luis de Ohiis, Secretaries of the King, testifying to the authenticity of the instructions cited. Signed Madrid, September 3.]
There were at Tudela 6000 of our troops, and 16000 armed peasantry, when the Arrogance commanders received advice from the chief Alcade of Soria, that 20,000 French were advancing under the general Moncey, to enter the kingdom of Arragon. It therefore became necessary that our troops should retreat to Saragossa, where, according to the letters from that place, every preparation was made for sustaining a second siege. The gate of Santa Eulalia was the only point which excited any degree of apprehension, as it was in ruins; but the utmost exertions were making to place both it and Monte Torrero in a state of defence. The advanced guard of the Arragonese was within three leagues of Saragossa; that of the French was at Gallur, seven leagues from the city. We were under some apprehensions for that celebrated bulwark of heroism, when at one o'clock yesterday M. Butron, aide-de-camp to gen. Palafox, arrived here with intelligence that the French had retreated to Tudela. He further

states, that the people of Saragossa entertain no alarm, should the enemy return with double their former force.
In consequence of the advice from Arragon, a council of general officers was held here; and in order to protect that kingdom, it was determined to send off a courier extraordinary, with orders to gen. Blake to take an advantageous position; but that skilful officer anticipated the necessity of the intended movement, and before the express reached him, he had already posted his army on the spot fixed on by the council of war—a circumstance which has forwarded the system of operations, and given general satisfaction.
SARAGOSSA, August 27.
On the morning of the 20th, the proclamation of our beloved monarch, Ferdinand, as king, was made with the accustomed formalities.
On the 25th was celebrated with the greatest pomp (the captain-general presiding) military honours for the illustrious defenders of the city and country, who had fallen in the late siege, whose heroism was the theme of a funeral oration by father Bogero, preacher to his majesty.
A council of health has been established in this city, to provide against the effects of putrefaction, arising from the many French corpses which were left in the buildings and streets of the city.
Our army remains on the frontiers of Navarre, and is prepared to combine its operations with those of the Asturian, Gallician, Castilian and Andalusian armies. We have no doubt of a favourable result from these combinations, aided by the English, and supported by the enthusiasm with which the whole nation multiplies its means of defending its glory and liberty.
The following intelligence from Pamplona, has been communicated in letters worthy of credit:—
“On the 17th of August, there left this place for France, 97 horses and 6 waggons, loaded with wounded Frenchmen; and from that day the French settled here have been incessantly setting out on their way to France, taking with them all their effects, so that in a short time none will remain. In the evening of the same day, I saw 64 waggons, and 127 horses enter with wounded men; among these were the commandant of the 70th regiment, a captain of Cuirassiers, an aid-de-camp of gen. Dubal, all wounded. Also there arrived 83 horses, loaded with bombs, balls, and shells, proceeding from the manufactory of Orbaiceta. Friday. [A like enumeration of small bodies, both of those entering the town, and those passing the fortress to France.]
“Saturday the 20th, the city was in confusion, for at three in the morning 260 wounded set out for France, and at 9 o'clock 512 wounded entered this place, together with several officers, and the colonel of the 14th regiment died on the way. We cannot give an exact account of the great numbers brought into the royal hospital, those belonging to four monasteries, and others recently established. We have been shocked at the sight of so much suffering; for some of the wounded died in the streets, not being brought into any house; others appeared to languish for the want of assistance, and when some broth was brought to them by the inhabitants, appeared to be restored from death to life. It is not possible to form an idea of the inhumanity with which the French treat their own countrymen, exposing them to the inclemency of the season, during the night, and suffering them to remain fifteen or sixteen hours without food. This morning at 10 o'clock the waggons of the wounded, filled seven or eight of the principal streets, and I do not think they can be accommodated in the hospitals these six or seven hours. At the same time came in, wounded, the French generals Verdier and Lefebvre. This day also set out for France, thirty-seven waggons with wounded soldiers.
“In all the streets we see exposed to sale a vast quantity of church plate, linen, clothes, watches, jewels, &c. effects which had been stolen in Navarre and Arragon; they are offered for a very low price; but there are no buyers, except for the church plate, which is purchased with a view to restore it to its lawful owners, at the price which is paid for it.”
LERIDA, August 28.
The French division which fled precipitately from Gerona, and took the road to Figueras, was closely pursued by Juan Clars, with the companies of miquetes under his command. General count de Calagues sent the conqueror of Bruch, the intrepid col. Baget, instantly on the same commission. Our general saw the evils which this banditti might commit upon the roads, and therefore sent against them the deliverer of the towns situated on the road from Barcelona to Lerida and Tarragona. The valour of this officer frequently compelled the French to retire to our capital, and this, we flatter ourselves, will be the case with the others whom he is pursuing, if they do not fall into his hands.
As to the other division which took the road to Barcelona, by the sea-side, we know officially, that they arrived on the 20th instant at Calella, and the neighbouring towns, where the English frigates and the squadron de St. Felice received them with so brisk a fire, that they were obliged to retire, and abandon the little artillery they had been able to take away, consisting of six cannons and a howitzer, and also seventy waggons for provision, partly set on fire by themselves. The few who escaped after this action were pursued by Don Francisco Milans, so that the greater part of them were unable to reach Barcelona, and those who did, were in a sad plight.— Diario de Lerida.
CARTAGENNA, August 20.
On the 18th, the Spanish squadron under the command of Don Juan Jose Martinez, entered this port from Mahon. It consisted of the Reina Luisa, S. Pablo, Guerrero, Asia, and S. Ramon, the S. Francisco de Paula having entered a few days before. It is impossible to give an idea of the joy which the inhabitants of this town expressed at seeing in our port so important a part of our navy, which the perfidy of the most infamous minister ever any monarch employed, had destined for the traitor Bonaparte. It is astonishing to reflect on the various circumstances which have contributed to the fortunate deliverance of the remains of our ancient marine, now almost annihilated by our disastrous coalitions with the basest of nations.
On the 10th of February the squadron sailed from this port, under the command of admiral Don Cayetano Valdes, to form a junction with the French squadron at Toulon, in conformity to the orders of the insidious Godoi; and though they made all due diligence to obey them with punctuality, for the or-
ders were urgent, yet HEAVEN now took compassion on us for so many evils suffered during the last 18 years, and did not permit that the enemy of the human race, who has made such progress on the continent, should acquire additional means of making inroads upon the ocean, and of enslaving other free and unoffending nations; and upon the arrival of the squadron off Cape St. Antonio, a dreadful tempest and contrary winds obliged it to take refuge in Majorca and repair its damages. After a few days, it sailed from Majorca for Toulon, but contrary winds prevailed to such a degree, that it became necessary to return to the same roadstead, very much damaged; but it not being easy there to repair the damages, and being continually exposed to an attack from the English vice admiral Martin, they sailed to Mahon, where, fortunately for us, they remained a long time blockaded by an English squadron: had it not been for this impediment, the repeated orders of Murat to direct their course to Toulon must have been obeyed. An aid-de-camp of this same Murat was dispatched with the orders; and as about that time, our political volcano had exploded, a post was received bringing letters for the appointment of a new admiral, and instructions for his conduct. The Supreme Junta immediately deputed captain Joseph Duco, with orders to the Spanish commander of the squadron, not to obey those of the French government. His arrival was so opportunely, that the fleet was just then preparing to sail, preremptory orders having been received from Murat to conduct it to Barcelona and other ports. Let us admire the hand of PROVIDENCE, which has ordered so many occurrences in such a way as to preserve a property so invaluable.
LONDON, September 27.
It is with much gratification we learn, that the part we have taken with regard to the convention between our commanders in Portugal and the French general, has met with the approbation of the publick in general. We were persuaded that all the liberal part of the publick would have judged as we did, because it is a leading principle with Britons not to give way too violently to censure, till they have heard what those who are accused of delinquency have to offer in their defence. Though we have not attempted to vindicate the convention, yet we have suggested reasons to shew that it is possible that substantial grounds of defence may be urged, but we have resolutely refrained from all that bitter personality and invective by which the characters of the persons concerned in that convention have been so vehemently, furiously, and unceasingly assailed in the publick journals. It is a well known maxim, that the honour of a soldier is as delicate as that of a lady, and ought not to be even suspected, without the strongest grounds of probability. The character of the British officer, to whom the defeat of the French in Portugal is to be chiefly, if not wholly ascribed, has hitherto stood so high, that his former services ought surely to entitle him to a candid forbearance, if not to a generous credit, till the subject is submitted to the publick at large, and there is a sufficient ground for a fair and just decision. But the adversaries of this convention, who indulge themselves in headlong and indiscriminate censure, are not satisfied with abusing the authors of it, but are now endeavouring to make it a matter of difference between this country and Portugal. Surely, whatever reason the people of Great-Britain may have to think unfavourably to the convention, inasmuch as it appears to be wholly inadequate to the signal triumph of our arms in Portugal, it is in the highest degree absurd to attempt to lessen that sense of gratitude and justice which the Portuguese ought to feel at the important benefit which they have derived from this country. The convention was highly beneficial to them, if it was not equal to what the valour of Englishmen had a right to expect. Their country has been cleared of an oppressive, cruel and rapacious enemy, and they are now under the protection of their generous deliverers. Their capital has been spared, which might otherwise have been reduced to ashes, if the enemy had been forced to the utmost extremity. Their own lives, as well as those of the foe, might have been exposed to all the horrors of continued warfare, and they might have been reduced to the most dreadful privations. Admitting the vexation and disgust which they must feel, in seeing so much of their property carried away by their plunderers; it was a trifle compared to the removal of those plunderers; and, therefore, though the convention may not be so good as it ought to be, still it was highly desirable to themselves. The attempts, therefore, to render them dissatisfied with the conduct of this country, can be considered as nothing but the result of a party spirit, that is insensible of the honour and interest of the empire. On the other hand, it must be acknowledged, that if warfare had been prolonged, though we might have occasioned great destruction among the French, we should most probably have purchased the final surrender of such an obstinate and arrogant commander as Junot, a man utterly careless of human blood, at the expence of many of our gallant countrymen, and who, notwithstanding all that has been said to the contrary, might have been reduced to severe privations. Besides, we have rendered important service to Spain, by the reduction of the French army in Portugal, not only by the removal of that army, but by the opportunity which it afforded of detaching British forces to the assistance of the heroic Spaniards, and enabling them to rid their country of their pretended monarch, and his horde of infidels. But we are shocked to find that the opponents of government are not contented to revile the convention, and to invoke vengeance upon the authors of it, before they are heard in their defence, but attempts are made even to lessen the credit of our gallant army itself, who, it is said, have little to boast, as they engaged with an inferior force. It is well known, that though our army was larger than that of the enemy, only a part of the British could be employed on the occasion, and that the number of our countrymen actually engaged, was less than that of the French; and yet they gained such a victory as will render the latter somewhat reluctant to expose themselves again to the effects of British prowess. To conclude, we are not advocates for the convention, but we are advocates for justice, for liberality, for candour, and for a suspension of censure, till there is a positive demonstration of guilt.— Sun.
A letter from an officer in Sir Charles Cotton's fleet, says:—“We are more in the dark in Portuguese politics than you are. Captain Holsam dined a few days ago with general Junot. He has made us stare with an account of the princely magnificence of the general's house. Every room is hung with crimson velvet and gold fringe. All the generals are covered with gold lace and stars of different orders. The dinner was served up in gold plate of immense weight. Captain Holsam was plentifully served with the richest wines, and all his expressions were most closely watched. Sir C. Cotton did not choose to commit himself, but sent captain Holsam. We cannot conceive that Sir Charles will suffer the plundered property to be sent to France. No convention can justify it. Our commanding officers would subject themselves to equal detestation as the French; for is not he that permits, as bad as he who commits, the crime?”
An order was issued on Monday sen'night, from admiral Whitshed's office, at the Cove of Cork, for the sailing of the transports, &c. on the following day at twelve o'clock. This compact little army consists of 5680 men, and 300 artillery horses. The day previous to the order of embarkation (Sunday) a detachment of artillery marched from Fermoy to Passage, a distance of twenty-two Irish miles, encumbered by their packs, camp kettles, and other light necessaries, and though the day was more than usually hot, they arrived at their journey's end by three o'clock in the afternoon. In a short time after, these brave fellows embarked. The whole is to proceed to the general rendezvous, Falmouth, where there are already about 6000 troops, horse and foot. These will be increased by further arrivals from the eastward, and also, we are told, by the 10,000 patriotick Spaniards under the marquis Romana, from the Baltic. The whole expedition, it is said, will amount to 20,000 British and 10,000 Spanish troops.—“The Duke of York,” says a Falmouth paper, “is expected at Falmouth, to go out commander in chief of all the British forces to be employed in Spain.”
September 28.
Thirty-five transports from Lisbon arrived on Sunday at Falmouth—They had been 23 days on their passage. Several French officers and privates taken in the battle of Vimiera, are on board them.
The Spanish troops from the Baltic have passed down the channel, together with the British troops from Harwich and the Downs. The Gannet sloop has been sent with orders to the Spanish, who, we should suppose, will be landed in Asturias and make an immediate junction with the army under general Blake.
Among other things to be regretted relative to this convention in Portugal is, that any stipulation was entered into with respect to the Russian fleet—They ought to have been taken as prizes. It is true that in the armistice article (Art. 7.) was inserted respecting that fleet, but as sir C. Cotton objected to it, it was to be considered as null and void. The subsequent convention concluded between lieut. col. Murray and gen. Kellermann, said nothing about the Russians. In virtue, however, of that convention, our troops were landed on the second and took possession of the forts—“I sent orders,” says gen. Dalrymple, in his dispatch of the 3d, “to the Bolls and 42d regiment, which were on board of transports with sir C. Cotton's fleet, to land and take possession of the forts of the Tagus whenever the admiral tho't it proper so to do —This was accordingly carried into execution yesterday morning , when the forts of Cascaes, St. Julien and Bugio were evacuated by the French troops, and taken possession of by ours.”—This was on the 2d; sir C. Cotton had at that time entered upon a negotiation with the Russian admiral Siniavin, relative to the fleet, but it had not been brought to a conclusion; it was not signed till the 3d, the day after we were in possession of the forts of Cascaes, St. Julien, and Bugio; that is, of all the forts, we believe, that could have made any effectual opposition to our squadron's entering the Tagus.—Knowing this, it strikes us that sir C. Cotton might have said to the Russian admiral, “I can proceed no further in the negotiation—our troops are in possession of the forts—no obstacles remain to my entering the river, and attacking you; and, therefore, I shall immediately carry my squadron into the Tagus, and make an attack upon you.” What the result would have been, we need not say—The Russians would, of course, have been made prizes of—and our seamen would have been rewarded for a tediously protracted blockade, and for those exertions which were made, says sir C. Cotton, “with a degree of cheerfulness that did them infinite honour.”— Courier.
It is stated in some private letters from Holland, that Bonaparte set out from Paris on the 16th inst.
Letters have been received from Stockholm to the 16th inst. They state that a cruiser had arrived at that port, under the command of capt. Mackenzie, in order to take Mr. Thornton to Baltic port, where he was to meet Chitchagoff, the Russian minister of marine, to concert some arrangement respecting the imperial fleet bombarded in that situation. Other accounts say, that Mr. Thornton is not preparing to leave Stockholm for any such purpose, but to meet his Swedish majesty at Aland, for some objects connected with the general interests of the three courts of Great-Britain, Sweden and Russia—The latter is more likely to be the object of that gentleman's journey. The negotiation respecting the Russian fleet, if any such be pending, cannot be in better hands than it is. The commanders of the British and Swedish squadrons are more competent to bring it to a speedy and satisfactory conclusion than any person invested with a diplomatic character.
Extract of a letter written by his excellency general Palafox, of the army of Arragon, to his excellency Don Gregorio de la Cuesta, dated at
SARAGOSSA, August 24.
“The French army which has besieged this place, and precipitately fled from the pursuit of the troops of this kingdom as far as Tudela, has with disgrace abandoned that city; whilst, by finding thus a point of security, I am enabled to establish the general quarters in the centre. I have still to keep an eye to the re-union of the Spanish army to prevent Navarre, Rioja, Castile, and even Arragon, from falling a prey to the enemy's forces, which I am apt to think will re-unite on the left bank of the Ebro, since they have not been able to maintain their ground on this side. I have in consequence to direct your excellency to direct your army at Madrid towards Soria or Logrono, in order that, acting in concert with mine, already re-inforced with that of Valencia and the troops I have been able to embody in Navarre, we may attain the dignified and honourable end of our wishes, which are the salvation of the country, religion, and the rights of our lawful king.
“I am advised, that on the 19th, a division of 5000 men, from the army of Bessiers, was to enter Logrono, which no doubt meditates penetrating into Soria, to destroy and plunder all on its way, and even to return to Arragon, joining their forces to those of the besiegers of this capital and of their pretender.
I flatter myself, that your excellency will avail yourself of the information, and concur, as far as lies in your power, to avert such pernicious consequences.”
The army of Galicia was to march from Carion-de-los Condes on the 4th September. It was to proceed by forced marches, and pass through Orsono and Melgar de Fernaltal to Burgos, where it was expected it would arrive on the 8th of the same month. The attack on the French had been concerted with gen. Blake by the commander in chief, in conjunction with the Juntas of the respective provinces.—The troops under the command of Palafox were in motion at the same time on the left bank of the Ebro. The infantry of the Andalusian army was marching for Soria; the cavalry belonging to it having proceeded to join Blake, who was very deficient in that description of force. It was supposed that a junction of these several divisions would be afterwards effected; but the place of rendezvous was prudently concealed from the knowledge of all, but those concerned in the arrangements.
The deputies appointed from the Juntas of Seville and Valencia were expected to reach Madrid on the 8th of September, whither count Florida Blanca was to repair to meet them.
Corn-Exchange, Sept. 28. —There is a large supply of wheat to-day, but waiting the expected arrivals and a reduction, few sales are made; old is cheaper; the new is inferior, and the best 86s. per quarter; barley is plenty, and, with malt, hardly keep their prices; scarce any white peas; grey, and beans of both sorts nearly at last currency; there are large supplies of oats, and this trade is lower; flour dull sale at the late reduction, and expected cheaper.
We have received a series of Madrid Gazettes to the 10th inst. from which we copy a number of extracts. They furnish some addition to the catalogue of black enormities committed by the French in Spain, but with respect to military affairs, nothing material, as was observed in the Statesman of yesterday, can for some time be expected. The French still maintain their positions on the Ebro, whilst the patriotic armies are making their approaches for the purpose of harassing the enemy on every side. In these operations they will soon be seconded by the rigours of the season, which sets in early, and with much severity, in the northern parts of Spain.—This will greatly impede the arrival of reinforcements or supplies, of the latter of which they must even now stand greatly in need in a barren and hostile country. If the patriots but persevere, as we trust they will, in their cautious system of warfare, very few of the slaves of the despot will return to France to announce the destruction of the remnant of their armies.— (Statesman.)
Letters of the 16th inst. from Hamburgh, state that, since the message of the emperor of the French to his council of state, Austria has redoubled her exertions to increase her military force. The government has established a sort of patriotic conscription, which extends to every man in the country capable of bearing arms; and proclamations have been published in Vienna, and the principal towns throughout the Austrian dominions, calling upon the people to make a temporary cession of all the arms they possess, to be used in defence of the nation.— (Ibid.)
A gentleman who left Gottenburgh by the last packet, states, that before his departure it was very generally reported that a proposition of a pacific nature had been made by the court of St. Petersburg to that of Stockholm. We are not enabled at present to confirm this report, but we are far from thinking it improbable. The influence which the French ambassador, Caulincourt, possesses over the emperor Alexander, cannot but tend to the treacherous and atrocious conduct of Bonaparte towards Spain, nor to the general discontent which the war with England has excited in every part of Russia—discontent, which has in some instances been loudly and unequivocally expressed. But Bonaparte had so completely enveloped Alexander in his toils, that it was almost impossible for him to extricate himself. The unjust and impolitic war with Sweden, occupied a considerable portion of the Russian army, while the French retained so very large a force on the Russian frontiers, that the advice which Caulincourt gave to the Russian government, must have had very much the appearance of a command. Fortunately, however, the face of affairs in Europe has undergone a most material change within these few months. The gallant exertions of Spain, and the formidable and menacing aspect of Austria, will occupy the attention of almost the whole military force of France, and the emperor of Russia may now recover that independence which he sacrificed by the unfortunate treaty of Tilsit.
Extracts of private letters.
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 12.
“Lieut. col. Gyelenschild sets out to day for London, to deliver up the flag of the Russian man of war Sewolod, destroyed by Sir S. Hood. Baron Lajerhjelm is arrived from the fleet, with the information that the Swedish and English fleets blockading the Russians in Port Baltic, have fired on the batteries protecting the entrance; that the Russian admiral Kadikoff, after having moored his ships, in order to employ them as batteries, has sued for a capitulation, on condition that the Russian fleet should be unrigged, and not serve during the war. This proposal was rejected, and in place of it the Swedes and English demanded, that six of the Russian ships should be delivered up, and the remainder be unrigged, and not sent to sea during the war.—But as the Russian admiral would not agree to these conditions, the fire recommenced from the joint fleets.”
GOTTENBURGH, Sept. 15.
“Sir S. Hood, after burning one Russian ship, has, in conjunction with the Swedish squadron, been bombarding the Russian fleet in Baltic Port, and has actually rejected the offer of the Russian admiral to lay the Russian fleet up until after peace. He demanded the surrender of five ships of the line and six frigates. This the Russians would, or could not submit to, and so the bombardment against the fleet and fortress began anew, the result of which was, that a powder magazine was blown up. They had received four Swedish fire ships, and four more were preparing with all possible expedition, at Stockholm, to join them.”
GIBRALTAR, August 23.
Yesterday afternoon the Pomone and Woolwich sailed from hence with the convoy for Malta.
August 26.
The accounts from all parts of Spain are highly satisfactory, the utmost unanimity and enthusiasm.

prevailing every where. The Spanish army both from Andalusia and Valencia, as you must have heard of before this time, have entered Madrid. The few Spanish nobles who accompanied Joseph Bonaparte in his flight, have been declared traitors to their country, and their estates ordered to be confiscated. A central and supreme board of government will shortly be established at Madrid, which is to choose a regent in the absence of King Ferdinand. It is generally supposed that the cardinal Bourbon, or one of the sons of the king of Sicily, will be elected to this station.
August 29.
Yesterday afternoon lord Cullingwood arrived here with the whole of the Cadiz squadron. His lordship landed to-day, accompanied with the rest of the captains of the fleet, and waited upon prince Leopold, at his quarters in the south. His lordship sails to-morrow to the eastward, leaving rear-admiral Purvis with two line of battle ships here.
New-York, November 22.
A passenger who arrived here in the brig Emeline, from Martinique, via St. Kitts, informs, that whilst at St. Kitts, the British brig of war Heureux, arrived there from a cruise, having about ninety miles to the westward of Guadalupe, fallen in with the brig Juliana, capt. Lee, from St. Vincent for New-York, upset, with all her sails, masts, and rigging standing, and boats lashed on the deck, and no person living or dead on board. The captain of the Heureux took out of her 40 puncheons of rum, marked D. with a diamond, and her sails, rigging, cables, anchors, &c. and some clothes, supposed to be the captain's, marked R. L. The officers of the Heureux will give seven-eighths of the property to the right owner, by producing his claim at St. Kitts. The above brig was fallen in with and captured by three French vessels of war, who took out the crew, part of the cargo, and scuttled her. The captain and crew have since arrived in the U. States.
November 25.
The following letter from capt. Hamilton of the Lord Hobart Packet, we received from Halifax by Mr. Howe. Capt. H's. statement has been submitted to the perusal of Commodore Rogers and Deatur, of the Navy, who have made the correction which appears in the subjoined note.
HALIFAX, 29th Oct. 1808.
Messrs. Lang & Turner,
As many false rumours have gone abroad respecting the stoppage of the Lord Hobart Packet by the Chesapeake frigate, I shall be much obliged to you to publish the following real account of the whole transaction. I am yours, &c.
ALEX. HAMILTON.
Detention of the British packet Lord Hobart, by the U. S. Frigate Chesapeake.
The Lord Hobart sailed from New-York the 11th October, at 5 P. M. The same day a boat from the Chesapeake frigate boarded her off Staten Island with an officer on board; the American officer then demanded of capt. Hamilton if she had a clearance from the custom-house; capt. H. replied, that being a government ship, he never cleared from any custom-house; the American officer then demanded to see capt. H's commission; to which capt. H. replied, that he could not with propriety shew his commission to any officer acting under a foreign power: the American officer then said that the ship could not be permitted to pass; upon which capt. H. answered, that in that case he would come to an anchor, and he immediately ordered the pilot to bring the ship to an anchor, which was instantly done. Capt. Hamilton then left the ship under the command of the master, and went up in his boat to New-York, and laid the above statement before his Britannic majesty's consul, col. Barclay; col. Barclay wrote a letter to the captain or commanding officer of the Chesapeake, regretting the detention and the unprecedented demand that had been made: the officer commanding on board the Chesapeake said that it exceeded his power to give any answer to the remonstrance of col. Barclay, but that he would immediately forward it to the commander in chief at New-York, and would give capt. H. the earliest information of the result of the instructions he should receive. At 9 A. M. Oct. 12th, a boat came along side from the Chesapeake with an officer; the American officer said that the commander was satisfied the Lord Hobart was a packet, and that the demand of the commission was waved; but there was a suspicion a large quantity of specie was secreted on board: capt. H. replied, that there certainly was specie on board, but he did not believe more than was sufficient for the expenses of the respective owners.
NOTE.
* The remark made by the officer of the Chesapeake to capt. Hamilton, was, that information had been lodged on board the Chesapeake, that a considerable sum of specie was on board the packet—he therefore required of capt. Hamilton and his passengers, a declaration on their honour, whether there was any such sum of specie on board or not. The reply was, that there was not more specie on board than was sufficient to defray their expenses.
We understand from Halifax that this transaction has been laid before Admiral Warren and Sir George Prevost, who have made their respective reports to the British government.
The United States' frigate Chesapeake is in the Sound, 15 miles above this city. Commodore Deatur passed through town yesterday for the southward.
The following Sea Vessels are now in the port of New-York, viz.
 Ships 231  Brigs 130  Schooners 90  Total 451 
The tonnage of the above vessels probably amount to 85,000 tons; and would require to navigate them, at least 4700 seamen.
Besides, there are still in the fresh water rivers a great number of vessels of all descriptions, more out of the danger of worms than the above. The whole however are rotting.
It may be added, that if the embargo was now raised, there could not be found more than two seamen for each vessel; this useful class of men having deserted their country to earn bread. Let wiser heads calculate on the effects of the embargo in other points of view—all which will shew, that we veil under the wisest administration in the world!!
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV. 30, 1808.
A gentleman who landed from the Ship Betsey, from Liverpool, bound to Philadelphia, put into Hampton Roads, has favoured us with different London papers from the 26th to the 28th September; (two days later) the extracts made from them, will be found in the preceding parts of this paper.
From these papers nothing extraordinary appears to have occurred since our last advices. More general information as to the state of Spain, had been received, which we have inserted; this information shews that the ardour and zeal of the Spaniards had not abated. They appeared to be making preparations for expelling the invaders, by one mighty effort. The atrocities committed by the French armies in their retreat, exceed all example, according to the Spanish papers, published by authority. Such conduct has had no other effect, than to increase the detestation of the people for the French, and will cause a more desperate resistance. It appears strange, that as late as the middle of September, the French army had not been reinforced; this we say, because it had not advanced, but had rather retreated. The disposition of the Spaniards was manifested early in June, and after three months had elapsed, no reinforcements appears to have been received, so as to enable the French to act on the offensive. In the space of three months Buonaparte had defeated the Austrian armies, taken the capital of the empire, and finally terminated the war by the signal defeat of the Russians, and Austrians, at Austerlitz—But he was contending with hireling slaves, and traitors; he has now to contend with a people, brave and patriotick. No traitors are ready to conduct his march; every step he takes must be taken with caution, where every man, woman, and child, is his inveterate foe.
Austria appears to be still occupied in making preparations for her defence, but amidst all the preparations for war, the utmost civilities appear to be exchanging between that, and the French court. The Russian fleet in Port Baltic is still blockaded, and it is said bombarded; to deliver it, from which situation, a Russian minister has been appointed to meet Mr. Thornton, the British envoy to Sweden; but it is expected that this fleet will not escape destruction or capture, except by peace. The United States are not mentioned, in any one of the papers we have received.
It is stated in a Richmond paper, that a few weeks before the meeting of Congress, Mr. Coles of Albemarle received a letter from his brother, the private secretary of Mr. Jefferson, which stated that there was a prospect of an amicable settlement of our differences with England.
Mr. Coles, we understand, sold his own and the President's crop of tobacco at seven dollars per hundred—The price is now four and a half dollars—Mr. Jefferson will lose nothing by the embargo, whatever other people may do.
We had heard the circumstance stated, before we saw the Richmond paper—We do not say that Mr. Jefferson would countenance any deception of this sort; and Mr. Coles (the Secretary) no doubt thought and believed, as he wrote, but Mr. Jefferson was fortunate to sell at that time.
Congress.—Our readers will remember that we stated in our last, that Mr. Randolph had moved for the publication of the secret communications, made by the President. The proceedings of the secret journal, on Mr. Randolph's resolutions, are published in this day's paper; all the information which these proceedings convey, is that the people shall not know what those communications are.
The Senate were in debate on the resolutions of Mr. Hillhouse for the removal of the embargo, of which, however, there is, we understand, not the most distant chance.
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CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
SENATE, Friday, November 25.
The bill for permitting the transmission of the documents accompanying the President's message, &c. was this day negatived.
The Vice President then read the order of the day (Mr. Hillhouse's resolution for the repeal of the embargo law) after which Mr. Pickering rose and stated that he had received from the legislature of Massachusetts, certain instructions relative to the question then under consideration, which he begged leave to hand to the chair.—The question was put whether it was the pleasure of the Senate that they should be read, and determined without opposition in the affirmative.—The clerk proceeded to read, but was stopped by one of the Tennessee members, who declared it was without a precedent that a document of the nature of the one now before the Senate, should be read in that body, and that he was unwilling it should be made a part of their record, and moved a re-consideration of the vote just taken.—This motion was opposed on the ground that there were precedents on the records of the Senate of similar documents having been read and even committed to a committee, whereas it was only wished that this might be read and laid upon the table.—(The minutes of the Senate on former occasions, were read in proof, and completely substantiated what had been advanced.)—The Tennessee member still persisted in his motion. Mr. Hillhouse called for the yeas and nays on the question, which were about to be taken, when Mr. Giles who had just taken his seat, rose and said he did not possess the necessary information to enable him to give a vote on this question, he therefore hoped the Senate would agree to postpone the further consideration of it till Monday next, which was carried. By this little bit of finesse have the friends of the administration been enabled to screen themselves for a short time, from an open and recorded expression of the contempt in which they hold the opinions of those opposed to their ruinous measures.
After this business was disposed of we were gratified with a speech replete with reason and sound argument against the embargo from Mr. Lloyd the new member from Massachusetts. In his view of the subject, he pointed out the immense difference experienced by the eastern and southern sections of the union, by the operation of the embargo. In a comparison between the relative losses of Virginia and Massachusetts, he stated that the exports of foreign produce from Virginia were something more than three millions, whereas those of Massachusetts exceeded thirteen millions—Domestic produce from Virginia four millions—from Massachusetts six millions. The tonnage of Massachusetts (registered and enrolled) amounted to nearly one third of the whole tonnage of the United States, which allowing two dollars freight per ton, per month, (which was a reasonable calculation) amounted to about six millions, the one half of which might be fairly calculated to be lost by the embargo, never to be regained, leaving to Massachusetts a clear loss in the article of shipping only, of nearly as much as the whole sustained by Virginia. He declared it as his opinion that it would be both to our honour and interest to have a war with France in preference to Great Britain—He admitted that we had received great and unjustifiable injury from Great Britain; but then there were Berlin, Milan and Bayonne decrees, with burning our ships at sea, in consequence thereof, also unatoned for.
A motion was made and carried, to postpone the further consideration of the subject till Monday next. No doubt for the purpose of giving some of the Embargo men time to attempt something like a reply to Mr. Lloyd's arguments.
SECRET JOURNAL.
A supplementary journal of such proceedings as, during the time they were depending, were ordered to be kept secret, and respecting which the injunction of secrecy was afterwards removed by order of the house.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, November 8.
The house being cleared of all persons except the members and the clerk,
A confidential message in writing was received from the president of the United States, by Mr. Coles, his secretary, who delivered in the same and withdrew.
Wednesday, November 9.
The house being cleared of all persons except the members and the clerk, proceeded in the reading of the confidential message of the president of the United States, and the accompanying documents received on the 8th inst. and went through the same.—The said message is in the words following, to wit: To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
The documents communicated with my publick message of this day, containing such portions of the correspondences therein referred to of the respective ministers of the United States at Paris and London, as relate to the present state of affairs between those governments and the United States, and as may be made publick. I now communicate confidentially such supplementary portions of the same correspondences as I deem improper for publication, yet necessary to convey to congress full information on a subject of their deliberations so interesting to our country.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Nov. 8, 1808.
Ordered, That the said message and documents be on the table.
Wednesday, November 23.
The house being cleared of all persons except the members and clerk—
A motion was made by Mr. Randolph, and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the injunctions of secrecy, so far as it relates to the substance of the communications from our respective ministers at Paris and London, which accompanied the president's message of the 8th instant, be taken off.
And, on the question that the house do now proceed to take the said proposed resolution into consideration, it was resolved in the affirmative. Yeas, 113—Nay, 1.
The motion was then modified by Mr. Randolph, and seconded, to read as follows:
Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy imposed on the communications from our respective ministers at Paris and London, which accompanied the president's message of the 8th instant, be taken off, with the exception of the extract of a letter from
gen. Armstrong, to the secretary of state, dated Paris, 27th December, 1807.
And on the question that the house do agree to the same, it passed in the negative. Yeas 31—Nays 82.
Another motion was then made by Mr. Randolph and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy, so far as it relates to the substance of the communications from our respective ministers at Paris and London, which accompanied the president's message of the 8th instant, be taken off.
And on the question that the house do now proceed to take the same into consideration, an adjournment was called for and carried.
Thursday, November 24.
The house being cleared of all persons, except the members and the clerk, the house proceeded to take into further consideration, the resolution which Mr. Randolph submitted yesterday in the following words, to wit:
Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy, so far as it relates to the substance of the communications from our respective ministers at Paris and London, which accompanied the president's message of the 8th instant, be taken off, with the exception of the extract of a letter from gen. Armstrong, to the secretary of state, dated Paris, 27th December, 1807.
And on the question for consideration, it was resolved in the affirmative. The same being withdrawn, a motion was then made by Mr. Mason, and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy imposed on the communications from the president, from our respective ministers at Paris and London, be taken off, and that the same be published, with the exception of the extract of a letter from gen. Armstrong to the secretary of state, dated Paris, 27th December, 1807.
And on the question that the house do agree to the same, it passed in the negative, Yeas 29—Nays 82.
A motion was then made by Mr. Randolph, and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy, so far as it relates to the substance of the communications from our respective ministers at Paris and London, which accompanied the president's message of the 8th instant, be taken off, with the exception of the extract of a letter from gen. Armstrong to the secretary of state, dated Paris, December 27, 1807.
And on the question that the house do agree to the same, it passed in the negative. Yeas 39—Nays 67.
Friday, November 25.
The house being cleared of all persons except the members and the clerk—
A motion was made by Mr. Randolph, and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
"That the secret journal be published."
The question was taken that the house do now proceed to consider the said proposed resolution, and resolved in the affirmative. Yeas 101—Nays 16.
The question was then taken that the house do agree to the said resolution, and resolved in the affirmative. Yeas 95—Nays 23.
A motion was made by Mr. David R. Williams, and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy, imposed on the letters and extracts of our ministers at London, accompanying the message of the president of the United States of the 8th instant, except the letter of Mr. Armstrong of the 27th December, 1807, and the words contained in the parenthesis of Mr. Pinkney's letter of the 26th January, 1808, be removed.
It passed in the negative. Yeas 43—Nays 72.
On motion of Mr. Mason, and seconded, Ordered, That the secret journal of this day be published.
On motion, Ordered, that the doors be now opened.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
British brig Euphemia, Facbine, 60 days from Liverpool, S. H. Robert Dickson.
Ship Belvidere, Hathaway, 11 days from Boston.
Ship Annawan, Donaldson, 10 days from Philadelphia.
Schooners Harmony, Jeffries, 3; Richmond Picket, Lefort, 4; Margaret, Freeman, 5; and Appomattox, Fitzhugh, 5 days from New-York.
The ship Betsey, from Liverpool bound to Philadelphia, anchored in Hampton Roads on Sunday evening on account of head winds, and went to sea on Monday morning.
The American brig Enterprise, Nuvell, sailed from Falmouth for Cadiz on the 24th September.
The Schooner Industry, Cheesebrough, of Stonington, from Richmond bound to Washington city, with a cargo of coal, sunk in the bay on Tuesday night the 22d inst. The captain and crew were saved in the boat.
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Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory—He has also Soal Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can fur- nish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity
He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
ALSO, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 tiers.
JOURNEYMEN WANTED.
The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, or any state in the union north of this. October 5.
FOR SALE
On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stoved SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5.
FOR SALE
3000 bushels Liverpool SALT, a-float. In Store, At their establishment near Campbell's wharf, 100 pieces Russia Canvas, 60 do. Raven's Duck, 300 do. English do. 1 to 7. With a general and extensive assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, on liberal terms by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. October 7.
FRESH GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received, Cambricks and Common Callicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c.
ALSO, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9.
SAMUEL J. DYCHER,
FROM LONDON, Informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends carrying on the following Branches of Carving and Gilding,
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a num- ber of Looking-Glass, Picture Frames, Ornaments, &c. wanting repair and re-gilding, and a risk of sending such ar- ticles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being pre- sent to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the artist flatters himself a liberal public will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to.
Prints, Needle Work, and Drawings, framed in burnish gold & black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings cleaned.
D. has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of per- sons in ascertaining the day of every month for 2500 years to come in a second of time, also to give the day that any per- son was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third plate is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 6, and 8 dol- lars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchasers will be taught their use in a few minutes. The likeness of GEN. JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likeness of the Rev. HENRY HOLCOMBE; the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal public to encour- age the artist in his profession.
Bed and Window CORNICE made to any pattern. N. B. One of the persons in the business is in possession of finally eradicating that dreadful malady the GRAVEL; the stone is dissolved let the magnitude of it be ever so great, by a decoction of simple roots; many valuable lives are lost by the operation of cutting. The Poor cured gratis, and persons at a distance supplied with directions. Orders sent to No. 53, Main-street, opposite Mrs Street's, will be attended to. September 13.
TURK'S-ISLAND SALT,
FOR SALE, On board the Swedish schooner Gustaf Adolph. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. October 24.
German Linen for Exportation.
NIEMEYER & VON KAPFF, OFFER FOR SALE At their Warehouse in Water-Street, at the corner of Marxwell's wharf, for cash, or approved paper only: 54 packages of German Linen, consisting of
140 pieces Osnabricks. 60 pieces Ticklenburgs, 500 pieces White Rolls, 900 Heddens, 80 pieces Hessians, 1 case Table Cloths, 1 case Shirt Linen, 1 case Sheetings, 1 case Bed-Ticking.
ALSO, 40 pieces best Russia Can- vass, 65 do. Topgallant Duck, 8000 Coffee Bags, 3,500 Gunny Bags, 90 boxes best Spanish Se- gars, 50 boxes English Pipes, 700 Straws 1-2 pt. Tum- blers, 30 doz do. Decanters, 350 pieces excellent Oil Cloth 3-0 pieces Paper Hanging, 3 cases Port-Wine. And at their Store in Main-Street, a great va- riety of Cutlery and Fancy Articles. Apply as above. Nov 9.
J. & W. SOUTHGATE,
OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash or short credit, at their Store, No. 1, corner of Commerce and Main-Street, A General Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching season; AMONG WHICH ARE, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 6 3/4 and 7-4 coarse Cloths, Flannels, Baizes, Coatings, Thicksets, Corduroys, Blankets, Plains, Halfthicks Scarlet Cardinals, &c. &c. Kendal Cottons in assorted bales, Coarse Hats in assorted boxes, Naus and Spikes of all sizes, F and FF glazed Powder a Shot—ALSO, 200 good Bacon Hams, 30 kegs Lard, 60 barrels Smithfield Apple Brandy, 100 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 60 barrels very white Altum Salt, 80 barrels good Coffee, Likewise, 2 grand and 6 small fine toned PIANO FORTES, And a handsome English made GIG and HARNESS, almost new September 21
Phoenix Fire-Office, Norfolk.
NOTICE. The following Policies issued from this Office expire in the month of November, viz. 283,150 283,160 283,164 157 161 165 158 162 166 159 163 167 168 Richard Taylor, Agent. November 4.
Female Education.
MISS FLETCHER has removed her School to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Kirk as a School-House (probably better known as the Old Methodist Meeting- House) where she continues to teach Young Ladies the fol- lowing useful and ornamental branches of Female Education, viz. Reading, Writing, Grammar, Geography, and the El- ements of General History Also, a variety of Needle- Works, Tambouring, Embroidering, and Filigree. All these branches are taught by Miss F. for 32 dollars per an- num. The French Language, Music, Drawing and Paint- ing, are taught if required; for which an extra charge of 2 dollars per quarter, is made, for each branch. Nov 11.
FOR SALE
In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. ALSO, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Alum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
NOW LANDING On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM. C. & F. Whittle. September 2. Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET. The public are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest ma- terials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long ex- perienced in the business himself, his factory will not be ex- ceeded by any; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give sat- isfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Backs, single do. and Cons- sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 14.
FRESH SHOES.
E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, MAIN-STREET, Has now Landing from the Schooner Lady Hope, A Large Assortment of SHOES, &c. Ladies' Kid Slippers, all colours, do. with ties, do. with heels, do. Morocco, do. and ties, with Spring, Wirttemberg, Wedge and Italian heels. do. Black and coloured Velvet Slippers and Ties, do. Flo- rentine Slippers, do. Morocco Bootees and Slippers with cork soles, do. do. Bootees, with shoe and pump soles, do. Leather Bootees with thick and thin soles. Women's Leather Slippers and Ties, &c. Gentlemen's Shoes of various descriptions. Misses' Morocco Slippers and Ties, all colours. do. Velvet Slippers; do. Leather Slippers and Ties; do. Leather Bootees, thick and thin soles, &c. Servants' Shoes of every quality and price. 50 pairs Fishermens' Boots—Also, 1 bale Duffis; 1 do. Duffi Blankets; 4 constant supply of American Bed Ticking; 2 bales American Factory Cotton; 1 bale Gilla Handkerchiefs; 50 Trunks; Boot Legs; Upper Leather, Calfskins, and Sole Leather; 1 case best Chapper Needles; Priming Wires and Brushes; Eagle, Harry Stb, Mary Andrew, and Highlander Playing Cards; 100 reams Wrapping Paper, first quality; Shoe-Makers' Tools, Morocco Skins, all colours; Hatters' Trimmings, &c. &c.—For Sale Cheap! November 23
FOR SALE, On board the British ship John, capt. Gilmer, just arrived from Liverpool, 250 Tons STOVE SALT, loose and in sacks 50 crates QUEEN'S WARE—By C. & F. Whittle. October 24
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also,
That commodious House on Catha- rine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad- joining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker.
Who has in Store, A few thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15.
We have for SALE on our Wharf, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 258 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 67,000 wt Jamaica Coffee, in hds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do La. uira do. 30 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Ivice, 8500 do St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Is- land, 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hds Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms C. & F. Whittle. July 13.
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given, that commodious Fire Proof Dwelling House, situated at the corner of Commerce and Wide-Water Streets, now in the occupancy of the subscriber as a tavern and boarding house, and formerly occupied by Mrs. Bryan in the same line. The house is in good order and clear of all encumbrances and will be rented on very moderate terms. The person who takes the house can have a part of the furniture at a low price with a liberal credit. Likewise will be rented with the upper part of the house if wished for, the Beer and Porter House, which is fitted up in a neat and handsome manner. For terms apply to the Sub- scriber upon the premises. Wm. Tonkin. ALSO, will be rented a Lot on Town Point, well enclosed, with a dwelling house in good order, calculated for two families, with Kitchens and other out houses—also a large Shed, which may be converted into a carpenter's or cooper's work shop. The terms will be made very reasonable. Apply as above. Nov. 14.
Ten Dollars Reward For Negro ALECK, purchased of Mr. Hubbard of this place, of a very dark complexion, has lost his upper fore teeth; had on when he went away a coarse check shirt and cassimere pantaloons, long coat and white hat; he was seen near Tappahannock's Ferry, York, where I suspect he is still lurking, or at Williamsburg where he has a wife. George Veale. August 22.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Respectfully inform the publick, that they intend, under the auspices of Dr. Haller, to open a SCHOOL, for both sexes on the first of October next, at his Plantation called Chesterville, in the vicinity of Hampton in Elizabeth-City County. They propose to teach the following branches, viz. Read- ing, Spelling, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetic and Geography, History, Book-Keeping, Belles Lettres, &c. Languages, comprehending Latin, Greek, French, Italian, &c. Terms of tuition for each pupil of the junior class, embrac- ing the first section, Five Dollars per quarter—For the sen- ior class Eight Dollars per quarter. For such Scholars of both sexes as do not reside in the vi- cinity of this institution, board may be obtained on very mo- derate terms in the neighbourhood, or with the manager of Doctor Haller. Young Ladies who wish to be instructed in Musick, besides the above mentioned branches, may be ac- commodated with the use of a Forte Piano, and tuition for ten dollars per quarter. Charles G. Lefranc. Thomas Miller. Chesterville, Elizabeth-City County, September 24, 1808.
NORFOLK DRAW BRIDGE. AT the instance of some of the principal Stockholders of this Company, a General Meeting of the whole is re- quested at the Exchange Coffee-House in Norfolk on Mon- day the 5th of December next, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon, to take into consideration a subject of high interest to the concern. L. Wheeler, Pres't. Wm. Pennock, James Taylor, jr. Nov. 14. FOR SALE, 3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Sloop Julianna, Capt. Stowe. Also, 21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granbery. September 21.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach; also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, feverish Grip- ings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon, after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickels at the Stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c. The following certificates are selected from the many re- spectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julian, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an incontestible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robert- son's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by tak- ing Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance from the country, where assistance cannot be im- mediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure ex- plain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine. Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
Mr Drott, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought me on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robert- son's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your me- dicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abid- ing by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES. Mr. Drott. Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the af- flicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON. Mr. T. W. Drott. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following: About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption. must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE. Mr. Drott. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the pro- prietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Phi- ladelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Peterburg. May 23. lawly
FOR SALE.
Little England Plantation, near Hampton, containing 555 acres of excellent land, about 300 of which are cleared, the remainder under wood, with a Dwelling-House, Offices, &c. This Plantation has many advantages over most others in the low country. There is a wharf within fifty yards of the house, with sufficient water for any vessel to lie at that can come into Hampton Creek, and the advantage to a farmer of having every thing conveyed to and from so considerable a market as Norfolk, by water, is a circumstance of the first con- sideration. There is an excellent Pump in the farm-yard, with a well sufficient to water any fleet that may generally be in Hampton Roads; from this pump there are water-ways to the wharf, by which a boat can load from 10 to 12 tons of wa- ter in two hours—It yielded the late proprietor at one time 700 dollars in twelve months. The Plantation is most completely fenced by double ditch- es, staked, and wattled, with some hedges—In short, the House, Offices, and Land, are in such perfect neat and good order, that any person purchasing the place would not have a cent to lay out on it. Those who may wish to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Ward, at Little England— For terms or other particulars, apply to William H. Thompson. N. B. The Negroes, Stock, and Farming Utensils, will be sold with or without the Plantation. October 7. 2awtf
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.