Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-08-07 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
[VOL. VI.]
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 7, 1809.
NO. 10.]
60 hogsheads St. Kitt's MOLASSES, 60 do. Sugar; 50 do. Jamaica Coffee, 3 do. Guadalupe do. $2,500 wt. St. Domingo do. 200 bales Sea-Island and U. land Cotton, 1000 hogsheads Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco, 5000 bushels coarse Salt; 15,000 do. Liverpool blown do. 6 pipes Old London particular Wine, 50 crates Queen's Ware, assorted, 250 barrels Superfine and Fine Flour, Rusa and Raven's Duck, Country Gin, Rum, &c. For Sale on liberal terms by  C. & F. Whittle.
A Good Stanch VESSEL, Of 150 to 180 hogsheads wanted. July 28
For Sale, Freight, or Charter,  The Brig HEROINE, Capt. John Maxwell, a new copper fastened vessel, of superior model, execution, and materials, burthen 200 tons or 1600 barrels, and can commence loading immediately. For terms, apply either to the captain, or  John Tabb.
Who has for Sale, Afloat and in Store,  300 barrels fresh superfine FLOUR, a part for family use, 20 tons prime Hemp; and Patent Cut Nails by the cask. July 26
For Freight or Charter,  The fine fast sailing,  SHIP BETSEY, Edward Watson, Master, burthen 325 tons, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to  Bowden & Milhado. July 19.
Passage for London.  The Ship Patriot Grøning, M. Probst, master, Will sail for London on or about the 15th of next month, and can accommodate 8 or 10 passengers; she is a remarkably strong and well built ship, of about 300 tons, almost new and has a roomy and elegant cabin—Her cargo being engaged, apply for passage only to the captain on board, or to  Niemeyer & Von Kapff. July 6.
For Freight or Charter,  The Ship MINERVA, Burthen about four hundred bds Tobacco; she has had a thorough repair and newly sheathed, and is in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Apply to,  William Moffat. Portsmouth, 29d June.
Freight Wanted for the Schooner  GOVERNOR STRONG, Captain Burt, burthen about one hundred tons. And For Sale on board said Schooner,  100 Casks Stone LIME. Also For Sale,  A SMALL STERLING BILL. C. Fry, 14th July.
For Freight or Charter,  The Schooner Carlton, James Johnson, master, Now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson and Cunningham, or  JAMES JOHNSON. June 12.
LANDING At Commence-Street Wharf, and for Sale by the Subscribers, A large and general assortment of  Cloths, Cassimeres, Cambricks, Muslins, Quiltings, British Canvas, and Tin Plates, which will be sold low for cash, or approved acceptances in town.  JAMES DYKES & CO. Who want Freight, To a Northern Port for the Schooner  PHOEBE, Captain Fleming, burthen 100 tons. June 28.
For Sale by the Subscriber,  3000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 250 Liverpool filled sacks do. 400 do. filled here; 13 crates Earthenware, 6 casks Glassware, 4 casks Sheathing Nails; 7 bags Coffee, 167 bales Upland Cotton, 43 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco.  A. MACLURE. July 31.
SPRING GOODS.  WOOD AND HASTINGS. Have just received a small supply of SEASONABLE GOODS , among which are,  4-4 Irish LINENS , part extra fine, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings, Superfine and common Callicoes, Gingham; Mattress Handkerchiefs, Fine Corded and Fancy Dimities, Mens' and Womens' Cotton Hose; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine, Royal Cord and other fashionable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Sear Suckers, Mankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do.
BROAD CLOTHS. Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Drab, Mixed, &c. B and C Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemens' Silk Plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprise a very hand some assortment, and will be sold at low prices for Cash. April 7.
A GREAT BARGAIN.  Wig-Wam Gardens for Sale For air, water, and health, none superior. July 31.
AVIS.  Le Propriétaire de ces beaux Jardins a "Brigg's Point" est disposé de les vendre pour un Prix modique. L'Emplacement, l'Air & l'Eau les rendent désirable ou pour le Séjour d'un Amusement du Public. Juillet 31.
THIRD NOTICE.  All persons having proper claims against the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are hereby notified to bring them in properly attested on or before the first day of September next, or this notice will be plead against all that may or shall be omitted to be brought in, it being requisite to make my return.  Daniel R. Waddey, Administrator of D. Patterson's Estate. July 28.
Wanted in a Private Family,  A GOOD HOUSE SERVANT, Who can come well recommended as being an honest and sober man—liberal wages will be given. Apply at this Office. July 23.
TENERIFFE WINE. Landing from the Brig Androscoggin, Capt. Corran,  Old London P. Teneriffe WINE, In hogsheads and quarter casks—For Sale by  Noble & Arthurnott, & Co. July 11.
NEW GOODS.  WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED  30 packages Spring and Summer GOODS, Consisting of almost every description of Goods suitable for the present season. They will be sold at very low prices for cash, or acceptances in town. June 14.
For SALE or RENT,  That large Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Town-Point, Main-street, at present occupied by the subscriber—That large Fire-Proof Warehouse on White Water-street, and a small Dwelling House adjoining in Holt's lane. Possession of all or any one of them may be had immediately if required; also one end of the House in Fayette-street, at present occupied by Robert B. Taylor, Esq. as his office.  Daniel R. Waddey.
Who wishes to Sell,  259 ACRES OF LAND, Living in the County of Princess-Anne, on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, distant from Norfolk about 5 or 6 miles by water, running across the main road from this to Kempsville; part of which is heavily timbered with oak, pine, ash, &c. July 28.
Five Dollars Reward.  Strayed or Stolen from my Stable on Sunday Night last,  A small BAY HORSE, With a cropped mane and tail, somewhat blind in one eye, which may be perceived by a glossy appearance, his shoes have lately been taken off—The above reward will be paid on his being delivered to me in Norfolk, or upon any person giving such information as to enable me to get him again, and all reasonable charges paid.  Edward S. Waddey. July 28.
LANDING This day on Commerce-Street, from the Schooner  Two brothers, Capt. Nicholls, 9 pipes, 50 hogsheads particular Teneriffe WINE, 25 quarter casks superior quality Teneriffe WINE, For Sale by  Moses Myers & Son. ALSO,  100,000 feet Northern BOARDS, on board the Ship Orestes. July 6.
NEW RICE. Just received, and now landing from the Schooner Ploughboy,  157 tierces NEW RICE, For Sale by  Jennings & Roddey. July 26.
Wig-Wam Garden.  NINE PINS AND QUOITS, a cure for sedentary habits. July 26.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having been appointed a Commissioner of the Chancery Court for the WILLIAMSBURG DISTRICT, gives notice to those persons, who are parties to cases referred to him, that he is ready to receive their papers.  JOHN COWPER. Master Commissioner's Office, July 11, 1809.
Gingham, Calicoes, and Shirtings.  WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received via Philadelphia,  4 Trunks CALICOES, 3 do. GINGHAMS, 2 do. COTTON-SHIRTINGS, part extra fine. July 2.
WHISKEY.  50 barrels choice RYE WHISKEY, For Sale by  Martin Fisk. August 2.
DR. ROBERTSON'S  Genuine Patent and Family Medicines, Celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human frame is liable. Prepared by T. W. DYOTT, M. D. THE CELEBRATED  Stomachic Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and Fifty Cents)
Which has proved by thousands, who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the publick, for speedily relieving and curing the cramp, pains, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, pickings at the stomach, severe head aches, &c. For the dysentery or lax, cholera morbus, severe gripings, and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy, and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility. Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints, or disorders of the breast and lungs, even in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief. Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstructed perspiration, will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours. In asthma or consumptive complaints, horsetails, wheezings, shortness of breath, and the hooping cough, it will give immediate relief.
Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters. (Price One Dollar.) These celebrated and well known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet specific virtues, and are particularly recommended for reforming weak constitutions, cleansing and strengthening the stomach, and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and effectual vermifuge, when administered to children; they are gratefully warm, and pungently aromatic; they are extremely serviceable in all fevers, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S  Vegetable Nervous Cordial, OR,  Nature's Grand Restorative, Is confidently recommended as the most efficacious medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness, and various complaints, resulting from dissipated pleasures, residence in warm climates, the indiscriminate use of tea, the unskilful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.
DR. ROBERTSON'S  Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Drops. A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, swellings and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and all kinds of green wounds; the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c.
Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven Hundred Thousand Persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility. These Medicines, which by being timely administered, will prevent the progress of many fatal diseases. The Proprietor wishes to afford every information relative to the efficacy of the above Medicines in a small compass by exhibiting a list of exemplary cures, attested by respectable characters, for the satisfaction and encouragement of the afflicted—for which purpose such cures have been selected at different times and been inserted, as might display the alternative power of physick. But as the number of cases are now become so numerous, I am obliged, instead of identifying the particulars, only to print an abstract of several testimonial, referring the reader to peruse the pamphlet, left at the Book-Store of Messrs. BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk. June 5.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Price 37 1-2 Cents,  A few Copies of LETTERS, Under the signatures of SENEC and of a FARMER , Comprehending an examination of the conduct of our Executive, towards France and Great-Britain, out of which the present crisis has arisen, originally published in the North American.
From the Editor's Preface. Great publick exigencies, in free governments, have always called forth great virtue and talents. Thus the passing occurrences of the day prove, that the lapse of twenty-five years has not turned our nation aside from that salutary vigilance of their rulers and jealousy of their rights, without which our government could not have been established nor continued. Should we survive the fraud, prejudice and power, which have conspired for our ruin, we shall owe it more to the timely illustrations of the sage, and the heroic devotion of the patriot, than to native good sense and unalterable attachment to liberty in the body of the people. We have here another proof, that the American nation is as competent for its intelligence, as for its civil system, and its unalterable adherence to national freedom. The late attempts upon both, have electrified the whole country. The aged, the retired, the timid, the wavering, and the deluded, have all been brought into the ranks of that phalanx, which is determined to save the country. By such exertions, it must be saved! Among the pens which have powerfully contributed to the conservatory alarm, is the able and ingenious author of the subjoined letters. His fascinating candour and vigorous argument, have chased away the sophistry and unprincipled delusions, which the hand of power has covered in sinister purposes and our danger. These explanations of our publick affairs, in a conjecture which has involved the life and death of our enviable political constitution, will be long admired. The crisis which called them forth, requires more than ordinary exertion, and the dignity of the nation is inextricably involved in the success of the cause.
FROM THE BOSTON REPERTOIRE.  "Mr. Erskine is not such a fool." —The democrats can make any man a sage or a fool, as a honest man or a rogue, just as it is necessary to suit their purposes. As they have not yet found out, what will ere long appear, that the responsibility of an unqualified compact between Mr. Smith and Mr. Erskine will devolve on our own government, they seem all at once to have conceived a mighty opinion of Mr. Erskine, and unbounded confidence in his discernment and integrity. The object of all this is no more nor less than to direct that publick indignation, which they labour to excite, against the British government. They say Mr. Erskine certainly had positive instructions to make the very engagements he pledged to our government, because he is not such a fool as to violate his instructions. If you condescend to converse with such men, and ask them, on the other hand, whether they can suppose the British ministry to be "such fools" as to publish forged instructions to Mr. Erskine, when they could certainly be detected—they will answer you—"No doubt Mr. Erskine will be compelled to concede that his instructions were such as Mr. Canning may choose to publish."
We must apologise to our readers for noticing such nonsense; but as this is the language of those who would be thought GREAT among the democrats, we will shew in brief, that nothing can be more shallow. Mr. Erskine has the identical instructions in his bureau, of course, which he received from England.—The present ministry in England, say all Great-Britain combined, cannot deprive him of the means of satisfying the world what his instructions were. Yet, this gentleman, the son of Lord Erskine, connected with one of the first political families in England, and sure of the aid of all the talents which a powerful opposition could array against a minister, is—to do what? To sacrifice himself—he disgraced and censured if the ministry choose—and to seal his own fall by declaring that any thing Mr. Canning shall choose to forge was really his instructions!! Would not this be folly in an inconceivable extent? We use indecorous language with reluctance, but we must ask if Mr. Erskine were such a fool, as to suffer himself to be made a despicable instrument to help Mr. Canning out of a scrape, would his respectable father suffer it? Would the opposition suffer it, who with men of the first talents in the country on their side, are incessantly exerting themselves to entrap and embarrass the minister.
The argument of those who are determined at all events, that the British government shall have been perfidious in this—Mr. Erskine could not have been so foolish as to have exceeded his instructions, but yet he will do that which would be infinitely more foolish—he will falsify, criminate and disgrace himself to exculpate Mr. Canning!! No it is so impossible in this case that Mr. Canning should deceive, if he were disposed to, that we would hazard millions, if at our command, that whatever Mr. Canning has published as Mr. Erskine's instructions, are his real instructions, and that Mr. Erskine will not deny them. And we have little doubt that Mr. Erskine, on his explanations, will shew that he has used no trick, no duplicity, no perfidy to the American government.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.  SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Lewis, on Monday last from Philadelphia, a large quantity of the best
Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, &c. that has (probably) ever been in Norfolk. With the Philadelphia Upper Leather Boots—the choice of Seal and other Leather here—good workmanship—great attention—no disappointments—a regular bred foreman—and a tolerable supervisor—He has already furnished and will continue to furnish, better Boots and Shoes and better treatment to customers than has been rendered here by any person in this way; on those conditions only for the expected custom. He has now from Baltimore &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good flock of KID and MOROCCO—all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an allowance made for that which is not; but the greatly increased price of all the materials, and the high price of labour in this way, will not admit of the Shoes being sold at the price of the run-work, generally offered for sale here. He is now getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibility of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see. He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gentlemen may be fitted at any time, with a quantity of getting such as are good, as he has no run-work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His boots are cash only.
A LEASE  For the eligible PROPERTY he now occupies is to be disposed of in about three and an half years to run.  Martin's Double Brand FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, manufactured solely for family use. July 6.
Phœnix Fire Office  No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK.  INSURANCE UPON SHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and ports of Virginia and North-Carolina.
  One month 1 1/4 cents per $100   Two do. 20 do.   Three do. 25 do.   Four do. 30 do.   Five do. 33 do.   Six do. 40 do.   Seven do. 45 do.   Eight do. 50 do.   Nine do. 55 do.   Ten do. 60 do.   Eleven do. 65 do.   Twelve do. 70 do. 
The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 10,000 dollars on one risk; but a separate sum must be allowed for each risk on the ship and cargo on board.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 7, 1809.
THE LATE GRAND BATTLE OF THE DANUBE. It is to be recollected that as yet we have but an outline of the Austrian account of this battle, so fatal to the arms of the emperor Napoleon.
A letter which we have seen says, "The loss of the French may be imagined, when you know that 1548 officers were killed, 48 of which were officers of high rank."
It appears by the letter to which we have alluded, that the Emperor Napoleon, left Paris, a few days before the arrival of Mr. Coles, who went out in the Mentor, and Mr. Champagne, the minister of foreign affairs, a few days after.
Capt. Deverick, late of the schooner Jefferson, has arrived at New-York in the United States' Brig Siren, from France; captain D. reports that he was taken on the 25th of April last, in the Mona Passage, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Maricao, by the two French ships of the line, that escaped from the Sable.
We have received a file of Spanish papers to the 5th of June, but we believe (for we do not understand the Spanish language) that the substance of their contents are contained in the extracts, which we have made from the Philadelphia papers, but should any thing appear worthy of attention, we shall endeavour to procure translations.
There is nothing that has more the appearance of barbarism, than a want of decency towards the ministers or ambassadors of foreign nations—indeed instances of this kind are so rare, that it is difficult to adduce one from history; the most rude and barbarous nations having always respected ambassadors, who have been considered as sacred.
Among other charges, it has been most falsely stated, that Mr. Jackson was minister of Great-Britain at Munich, from which he was compelled to fly after the seizure and execution of the Duke of Enghien; that he was afterwards named minister to the United States, and that Mr. King then our minister at London, protested against the appointment, Mr. Jackson having been denounced by the French government to all the courts of Europe.
We have before us the proceedings of the military commission, who tried the Duke of Enghien, they are dated the 21st of March, 1804, he was shot on the same night. A few days afterwards the following circular was addressed to the members of the diplomatic body at Paris:
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Circular Letter addressed to all the members of the diplomatic body.
PARIS, March 23. SIR—The first consul has ordered me to transmit to your excellency a copy of the report presented to him by the grand judge, on an intended conspiracy formed in France by Mr. Drake, the envoy of his Britannic majesty at the court of Munich, and which, by its object and date, was connected with the infamous plot on which the tribunals are now sitting.
A printed copy of the letters and authentick papers of Mr. Drake is annexed to the report. The originals will be immediately sent by order of the first consul to his serene highness the elector of Bavaria.
Such a violation of the most honorable functions that can be conferred on men, is without precedent in the history of civilized nations. It will astonish and grieve Europe like the scandal of an unheard crime, when the most moderate governments have been compelled to punish it.
acquainted with the sentiments and qualities, which distinguish the diplomatic body accredited to him, not to be convinced that they will see with profound sorrow, the profanation of the sacred character of an ambassador converted into a minister of plots, villainy and corruption.
Accept, &c. (Signed) TALLEYRAND. This note states, who was the minister denounced, and certainly it was not Mr. Jackson. We cannot dismiss this part of the subject, without observing that all Europe has been long convinced that the whole of this pretended conspiracy, was an abominable forgery of the infamous Meehe da la Touche .
But we will further expose this story.—Mr. King then our minister in London, protested against the appointment of Mr. Jackson, in consequence of his conduct in this business—What a pity it is that those who fabricate, have not better memories, or that they will not allow others to know something of past events.
Mr. King returned to this country in the fall of 1803, and Mr. Monroe, was at London as minister as early as January 1804, having before us a copy of a despatch from Mr. Secretary Madison to him, dated January 5, 1804. Yet, to answer the end, Mr. King is made our minister, in order to protest against transactions that happened in March, 1804! We have said enough.—The Mr. Jackson, against whose coming to this country Mr. King protested, is very well known, the history of the New-York city election for 1808, will furnish full information.
Having mentioned the name of Mr. Monroe, we would remark that when that minister went to London, he was understood to have been once hostile to Great-Britain—yet he was never insulted publicly in the newspapers, or in any other manner, but received and treated with the respect due to his character, which he every way merited by his honourable conduct, while on that mission.
[Though not directed "by authority" we republish from the National Intelligencer, the following notice, which may be important to some of our readers.]
NOTICE. All citizens, native or naturalized of the United States, having occasion to pass into foreign countries under the protection of passports from the department of state are notified that, it being found necessary to change the form heretofore in use, all applications for passports must be accompanied by a notarial certificate of the height, complexion, colour of the hair and eyes, as well as such marks natural or artificial as may serve to identify the applicant, beside which proof of citizenship will be required.
Department of State, August 1, 1809. DIED, on the 30th ultimo, at his seat in Hanover County, in the 73th year of his age, the Hon. PETER LYONS, President of the Court of Appeals in this Commonwealth.
From the Independent American.
THE BATTLE OF THE DANUBE.
Among all the bloody days which Buonaparte has added to the calendar of slaughter, the 21st and 22nd May, will appear the most sanguinary. Of all the battles of modern times, that of the Danube will stand pre-eminent. Napoleon, who for many years has carried conquest in his front, while death and destruction brought up his rear, has at last found a warrior able to arrest him in his course.
Will stand a tip-toe when the day is nam'd, And rouse him at the name of Ebersdorff. He that liv'd through those days, and sees old age, Will yearn on the vigl feast his neighbour Then will he strip his sleeve and shew his scars: Old men forget: yet shall not all forget, But they'll remember, with advantages What feats they did that day."
FRENCH NEWS.
The advices which we have received from France are of a most gloomy nature. The emperor is resolved to assign no limits to his rapacity and injustice, but wherever his power extends on the continent, he is determined to plunder American property.
It should be remembered that, the secretary of the treasury's construction of the law partially repealing the embargo, allowed our merchants to trade to Holland. It was denied at the time that under the law, that trade was permitted, as it was certain, Holland was a possession or dependency of France.
We learn by the advices from France, that Buonaparte first invited our merchant vessels to enter the ports of Holland, and as soon as he got them within his grasp, he seized and sequestered them. By what milder name than perfidy , will the democrats call such an act? It is all "perfectly fair and perfectly just," to use the language of the Whig .
Considerations on the state of affairs. The publication of Mr. Erskine's instructions has given a new impulse to the feelings of the people.
with England would be an evil indeed, but to be made the sport of perfidy would be a greater evil. Such were the reflections of honest but hasty men, only seven or eight days past. Their opinion of England's perfidy was prematurely formed and is now necessarily abandoned.
From Mr. Canning's despatch it appears, that, during the administration of Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin, and Mr. Smith, made indirect overtures to Mr. Erskine for an accommodation with Great-Britain. The substance of these conversations Mr. Erskine communicated to his government; whereupon he was instructed to offer to our government to withdraw the orders in council upon certain conditions.
What were those points which the members of our cabinet offered to surrender, if the orders in council should be revoked. The carrying trade, and a continuance of restrictions upon trade against France.
As to the first enquiry, it must be obvious to the meanest understanding, that both the spirit and express letter of his instructions have been violated. Three plain propositions are laid down, so very precise and clear as to admit of no mistake, and in case our government acceded to them, and not otherwise.
As to the second point, it does appear—1st. That the arrangements made was, commenced in consequence of an overture made to Mr. Erskine by Messrs. Gallatin, Madison and Smith in the fall of 1808, when Mr. Erskine was desired to communicate to Mr. Canning, the willingness of this government to concede the two first points mentioned in Mr. Erskine's instructions.
2d. That Mr. Erskine was authorised to communicate his instructions fully to our cabinet, and that he and secretary Smith were in close conference for several days, before their correspondence was made publick.
It has been contended, that even if the secretary did sanction an arrangement which he knew Mr. Erskine was not empowered to make, he is not answerable for the misconduct of a foreign ambassador. That it was a matter to be settled between Mr. Erskine and his own government, and secretary Smith was bound to get the best terms he could from Mr. Erskine.
FROM FRANCE.
By the arrival of the Siren at New York, we are not put in possession of any accounts of any battle since the destructive combat near Vienna. If we may place full confidence in the accounts of the passengers (and no true printed account of it can appear in France,) the battle of Elsing, on the Danube, exceeded in the work of death, any thing recorded since the use of gunpowder.
feat, preserved himself and companions from the gripe of the conquerors. This circumstance is not mentioned by our correspondents; but put down as a rumour of the day against the bulletin asserted that the Austrians are they who destroy the mills above Vienna.
Translated for the Publick Ledger from the Seville Gazette of June 3d. The captain general of the Province of Arragon, has written the following official letter: Head-Quarters at Alcaniz, May 24, 1809.
Most Excellent Sir,—The enemy reinforced with almost all the garrison of Saragossa, and with different corps they had scattered in several positions on this side of the Ebro, came to attack me yesterday in my position before this city. Gen. Souhet who has just succeeded Junot, wishing no doubt to signalize himself by some remarkable exploit, upon taking the command, aimed at no less than the entire destruction of the rising army which his majesty has been pleased to entrust to my command; and to accomplish this object Souhet came from Saragossa to command this expedition in person, bringing Wattier and other generals with him.
I communicate this event to your excellency for the information of his majesty, of whom I earnestly pray that without prejudice to the rewards that may be justly distributed in the army for their merit in the battle of yesterday, his majesty may vouchsafe to raise the rank of lieut. gen. Don Juan Carlos Areizaga, and to that of field marshal Don Martin de Loigorri.
God preserve your excellency for many years. (Signed) JOAQUIN BLAKE. Most Excellent Señor Don Antonio Cornel.
From the Federal Gazette.
TRADE TO HOLLAND.
By what authority did the executive of the United States licence a trade to Holland, where American property will now be seized and confiscated?
In order to put the subject in a true point of view, it is necessary to recur to former transactions; and first, the following extracts:
The French decree of 21st November, 1808, commonly called the Berlin decree.
Art. 1. "The British Islands are in a state of blockade."
Art. 5. "The commerce of English merchandise is prohibited. All merchandise the produce and manufacture of England or her colonies, is declared to be good prize."
Art. 10. "Communications of this decree shall be made to the kings of Spain, Naples, Holland, Etruria, and to other allies."
The non-intercourse act passed the 1st March last, contains the following sections:
Sec. 11. "That the president be, and he is hereby authorised, in case either France or Great Britain shall so revoke or modify their edicts, as that they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States, suspended by this act, and by an act laying an embargo, may be removed with the nation so doing."
Sec. 12. "That so much of the act laying an embargo, as forbids the departure of vessels owned by citizens of the United States and the exportation of domestic or foreign merchandise, &c. be and the same is hereby repealed, except so far as they relate to Great Britain or France, or their colonies and dependencies, or places in the actual possession of either."
It will be recollected, that we had previously received the French decrees of Milan and Bayonne, extending and confirming the Berlin decree; but on the 11th of March last, a new decree of Lewis Buonaparte, king of Holland, was published in this city, of which the following are extracts:
Art. 1. "Vessels that may have touched at any port in England, or any enemy's port, that shall be found to have been carrying on any prohibited commerce or intercourse, or to have brought in therefrom merchandise, letters, or passengers; and also such as shall have taken on board at sea and bro't in merchandise, letters or passengers, shall not be warned off, but shall be detained and confiscated."
Art. 3. "The master and crew of all vessels that shall be known to have put into England, or any enemy's port, and there to have taken on board merchandise, letters or passengers; and also, to those who shall have taken in at sea merchandise, letters or passengers, shall without any distinction be put on board any of our ships of war, to serve therein as common sailors."
And on the 18th, two days after the partial repeal of the embargo took effect, the secretary of the treasury published the following interpretation of the non-intercourse act:
"The rule must be, that places held in the name of the sovereign of the country, though garrisoned by British or French troops, are not to be considered as forbidden ports." "There are ports in Spain and Portugal which may hereafter be exclusively in the possession of Great Britain or France, for which clearances should, according to the circumstances, be refused.
On the 10th March the merchants were notified by a circular of Mr. Gallatin, dated the 3d, that "every country nominally enjoying an independent form of government, (other than Great Britain and France, and not in the actual possession of either Great Britain or France) is open by law, and particularly Holland, Spain and Portugal, and their colonies."
Surely Holland is not held in the name of the sovereign of the country any more than Portugal would be, if the king of England had cast his second son, the duke of York, to reign there. Though not incorporated with France, Holland is in fact and in name held under French government, as fully and completely as Navarre, Biscay, or Castile; Switzerland, Piedmont, Florence, Venice, or the states of

the Pope. The poor Hollanders have no part or lot in the matter; unless it be to fight the battles of France in Spain and Germany, whilst the French king and soldiery rest their chains at home. But if Holland were governed by the prince of Orange, Schimmelpennick, or any other Dutchman, and there were no French garrisons there, such a decree as that which I have copied, and was published here before the trade to Holland was permitted, "violates the neutral commerce of the United States" in the terms of the non-intercourse act, and which never being repealed or modified, should have prevented the act of the executive, the confiscation of American property, or the imprisonment of American seamen, which has since happened in that country, and is now happening there. It could not be from particular prejudice or hatred to France or England, that the names of those states are particularly mentioned in the act of congress; and as congress had not declared which were the dependencies of those countries included in the restrictions, it was in the power of the executive so to have considered and declared the kingdom of Holland, and it would have been acting according to the object and principle of the law, to have included that country in the restriction, which had issued similar acts to "violate the neutral commerce of the United States," and had not repealed or modified them, or announced any the least intention of so doing.
The question, why the ports of Holland are opened, is therefore unanswered, and a justification of the executive yet to be made.
AN OLD MERCHANT.
RICHMOND, August 4.
Extract of a letter from Washington City to the editor of the Argus, dated August 1st, 1809.
"I give you the rumours of the day as they are abroad in this place. Mr. Coles arrived in town yesterday from France: He is said to have remarked that our affairs with Napoleon were rather a gloomy prospect. Of this I have very little doubt, for they have worn that aspect for a long time. The president, is now asserted, will not come to the city immediately; in the meantime, however, he will probably demand the opinions of his secretaries, in writing; which, you know, he is authorised by the constitution. When we contemplate the situation of our country, singly, affairs do, in truth, appear critical enough; but when we compare the position we occupy, with that which is occupied by other powers, there appears to be no nation on the globe which is civilized, if we except China, but what is convulsed by the crimes and ambition of war and usurpation. We are not only free from war, but we are also exempt from taxation and have plenty of food and raiment."
NEW YORK, August 1.
Extract of a letter from France, dated June 10.
"I think however, that Buonaparte will take time to consider, and will not say a word until your standing with Great Britain is fully understood; of course he will receive any thing that may come in the mean time, but still under sequestration to increase the value of the pledge for your good conduct. A schooner in St. Sebastians, and a ship in Holland arrived lately and were immediately seized; three or four other Americans in Tonnigen are I believe in the same predicament. At all events, you need not expect any thing very interesting from this quarter for a couple of months to come. We are too busy in Germany to think of you. I should not like to see our respective governments asunder, for it is very probable we can in twelve months shut you and the English effectually out of every port in the Continent, those of Turkey excepted. Georgia cotton 400 ffs. Louisiana 650 ffs. The sales of American cotton will however be much injured, by that growing in the kingdom of Naples: last year 20,000 bales were raised there, judged superior to the Louisiana, and this year they talk of raising 200,000 bales."
(COPY.)
CHARENTE, (France,) May 22, 1809.
Dear Sir, Your agreeable favour of the 22d March last, arrived safe to hand yesterday, I am sorry to inform you, that capt. Sisson left this long ago, his ship being seized by the custom house gentlemen of this place, upon a simple denunciation, that his ship had come from England; it was the cook (a black fellow) of the ship Holland Trader, capt. Sinclair, who denounced her; Mr. Frederick Rooback, after a very long and tedious sickness, departed this world (I hope for a better) the 14th Nov. last, the ship is not yet condemned, but I am afraid she will share the same fate, as many others arrived here at the same time, viz.
Hero, Miliken, of Portland; Katty, Matthews, of New York; Minerva, Jenkins, of Rochester; Amsterdam Packet, Mason, of New York; Canton, Latham, of Lexington, Gardner, of Baltimore; Neptune, Osgood, of Portland, condemned, to be sold the 9th of next month; Holland, Tieder, of Newburyport, do. 13th do. Two Brothers, Gardner, of New Bedford; Eleanor, Keating, of Portland; Warehouse, Chadwick, of New York; Plymouth, Folger, Salem.
I am sorry I cannot give you any better news— Captains Tucker and Jenkins are in prison at Rochfort, and Captain Chadwick shares the same fate at Rochelle, all the others are got off, thank God.
PHILADELPHIA, August 1.
LATEST FROM SPAIN.
Yesterday arrived the ship Brantin, Singleton, 50 days from Cadiz. By this arrival, we have received from our correspondent, Cadiz papers to the 7th June, Gibraltar papers to the 3d of June, and Seville Gazettes to the 29th May: From these papers we have made some extracts. Captain Singleton states that the French were leaving Spain as fast as they could, the patriots being everywhere victorious.
On the 5th June, a British convoy arrived at Cadiz from Lisbon, to take on board 30,000 sheep, a present from the Spanish Junta to the king of England. A Cadiz extra Gazette of June 2, gives an account of great successes in Arragon. The inhabitants had risen in a body and cut off a small division of the French. After this a division of 1500, determined to revenge themselves on the inhabitants, marched to Monzon, where they were met by gen. Blake, with an inferior force. He however completely repulsed them, and forced them to an inglorious retreat.
SEVILLE, May 15.
Lieut. gen. the marquis de Coupigny, upon sending, on the 23d of last month, an account of the death of D. Teodoro Reding, commander in chief of the army of Catalonia, expressed himself to the following purpose:
"Sinking under the load of business, exhausted with executive fatigue, grieved to the very heart at the incessant and urgent wants of the army under his command, and full of zeal for the cause which he so heroically defended, Gen. Reding breathed his last this morning, leaving to his co-temporaries, examples of a bravery seldom equalled, and to posterity, a name which future ages will not easily forget. The brother at arms of so deserving an officer, my grief must have been, and actually is more poignant than that of any body else, as I feel his loss the more severely from my remembering the many times that I attended him to the field of battle, and my having shared the laurels with which he was crowned in his last moments."
Government have resolved to give to the public,
this eulogy which does equal honour to him upon whom it is bestowed and to him who bestows it; until they have collected the particulars of the services rendered to the nation by the illustrious Reding, and be merely enabled to present to them a pattern of the civil and military virtues, the imitation of which ought to be the object of our warriors, if they aspire to hold, like him, a conspicuous rank among the heroes of the Country.
May 22.
It is positive that the French army of Estramadura has left the banks of the Guadiana, and proceeded to cross the Tagus at Alcantara. This town was attacked on the 14th inst. by a division of from 10 to 12,000 men, supposed to have been commanded by Marshal Victor in person. The town was defended only by one battalion of the Loyal Lusitanian Legion and the regiment of militia of Idanha nova, with 6 pieces of ordnance, and fifty horse of the 11th, the whole under the orders of col. Mayne of the said loyal legion, and making up rather less than eighteen hundred men. This brave garrison, which had already opposed the enemy's progress in Brossas, where it had its out posts, succeeded in defending the bridge upwards of 6 hours and withdrawing to Rosmanihal in the enemy's presence, and in spite of the great superiority of their cavalry. It is true, that it sustained some loss, but the whole of its artillery was saved. Major Grant of the same legion entitled himself to the highest praise by his conduct in that action.
Extract of a letter from an officer who was engaged in the action of Alcantara, dated May 14, at night, from a field near Alcantara.
This morning, at 8 o'clock, three of the enemy's columns, with artillery and cavalry, made a furious attack upon our position on the height in front of this town. The small force under the orders of the gallant colonel Mayne, of the Loyal Lusitanian Legion, (Governor) consisted of 1200 men of the regiment of Idanha, and 600 of the first division of the Loyal Lusitanian Legion, with 6 pieces of ordnance. The enemy were 10,000 foot and 1500 horse strong, and had 12 field pieces. Our artillery and infantry fought with such fury, and such incredible vigour, until sunset, that they maintained the pass against all the attacks of the enemy, notwithstanding their excessive superiority. As the whole of their troops were engaged, they kept up a most tremendous fire. We sustained some loss; but it was trifling in comparison of the enemy's which amounted to 1200 men.
The intrepid lieut. col. Grant (second in command) who had been wounded in a previous affair, for he never turns his back, gave, with his usual bravery, the most effectual assistance to the acting colonel Mayne, who was thereby enabled to make a most orderly retreat, saving the whole of the artillery.
The enemy's cavalry pursued us in the evening; but, in consequence of the able dispositions of our commandants, they have not been able to retard our march as they expected, and still less to prevent our taking care of the wounded, or collecting the stragglers.
It is impossible for me adequately to praise the intrepidity and unrivalled conduct of the officers and men. There is no occasion to mention the innate sang froid, bravery and prudence of the subjects of his Britannick majesty, and which shone with so much lustre in col. Mayne and lieut. col. Grant, since it is known by experience, that the English do not fight like men but like lions. I will conclude by stating, that all the individuals of the Loyal Lusitanian Legion, without exception, fought like men worthy of the name of soldiers. The same ought to be said of the regiment of Idanha. If you had been present at this glorious action, you would have seen an infernal fire.
We have lost capt. Valente, &c. The number of men missing, amounted to 200, most of whom were dispersed, and are now joining.
If, as appears to be the case, Victor has made this attempt to disengage Soult, by making a diversion in his favour, he came to that determination too late, and at an unseasonable juncture. Every thing concurs to prove, that the French proceed without due deliberation, and that their last movements in the Peninsula have been directed by a spirit of error and madness, and are not the consequences of a regular plan.
The bravery of those 1800 Portuguese in the battle of Alcantara will be recorded with distinction, in the page of history; nor does it fall short of the most brilliant exploits of our ancestors.
Official accounts have been received from Badajoz, under date 17th, of gen. Cuesta's advanced guard having reached Merida on the 16th, and summoned the French who had remained there to surrender immediately; but the latter trusting to the reinforcements they have thrown up, and intending to defend themselves, the Spanish commandant had sent to Badajoz for some heavy ordnance to batter their works, which had already been sent him.
General Cuesta, with the remainder of his army, was following the advanced guard; and, as marshal Victor does not hasten to retire, he must naturally undergo the same fate that marshal Soult must have undergone by this time.
May 29.
We have beaten Soult and his army entirely. His loss is 4,000 men surrendered to us, with all his train of artillery. Soult was taken prisoner in a village of Galicia, a few hours after the surrender of his army. This is official. It is also true, that the mock king Joseph Buonaparte had left Madrid and fled to the Monastery of Labrador in Aranjuez, and it is said that stripped that city of all its valuables.
Romana has beaten a division of Neys army and taken Ferrol. The duke del Parque is in Salamanca with 15,000 men. Coruna alone remains in possession of the French.
From a Barbados paper of the 14th June, the following information relative to Spain is obtained, received there by the frigate Undaunted in 28 days from Cadiz.
The French army under Marshal Victor, which lately encamped at the entrance of the celebrated passes of the Sierra Morena from Estramadura into Andalusia, and which had been repulsed in all its attempts to force the Spanish army under Gen. Cuesta, which was guarding those passes, and upon the fate of which depended the possession, by the Spaniards, of Andalusia, had been, in consequence of the success of the British army under Sir Arthur Wellesley, compelled to make a precipitate retreat, from their position, upon Madrid, leaving about four thousand sick behind in their cantonments. Gen. Cuesta's cavalry, about 7000 strong had been detached in pursuit of the French, and had made great havoc among the retreating troops. Cuesta's army was advancing to effect a junction with the army of general Venegas, stationed at the other pass of the Sierra Morena, leading into La Mancha, from Andalusia, which when effected, they were directed to march directly to Madrid, where Joseph Buonaparte was stripping that city of all its valuables, preparatory to his retreat with all the French troops beyond the Ebro.
The French army under marshal Ney, in Galicia, was completely cut off by the army under marquis de Romana. They had taken refuge in Ferrol, where the inhabitants were so violent against the French that they were obliged to keep within their barracks. It was expected that Ferrol would surrender in a few days, the harbour of which was closely blockaded by a British squadron.
The Spaniards had re-taken St. Andero. These successes would enable Sir Arthur Wellesley, after the capture of marshal Soult's army, to hasten his course at once towards Madrid to effect a junction with the Spanish army, which after driving the French out of Spain, is to enter France by Bayonne.
The Spanish army under gen. Blake, consisting of about 50,000 men, from the provinces of Murcia, Valencia and Arragon, were rapidly advancing towards Madrid, to co-operate with the other armies in pursuit of the French: and the Spanish army under general Reading, which was above 40,000 strong, was, after the death of that officer in Catalonia, also put under the command of gen. Blake.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout every part of Spain against the French, where all the clergy had come to the unanimous resolution of taking up arms, and immediately to join the different armies.
Marquis Wellesley, the newly appointed ambassador from England to Spain, was moments expected at Cadiz: his appointment had given the greatest satisfaction to the Spaniards, as the nomination of such a person insured every possible support to the Spanish cause which could be afforded by Great Britain. The army of Sir Arthur Wellesley was receiving reinforcements from England, which was to be augmented to 68,000 men, 10,000 of whom were to be cavalry, with a large train of flying artillery, supplied with Shrapnell shells, which did so much execution at the battle of Vimiera.
Great quantities of clothing, arms, &c. had arrived from England for the Spanish armies, both from the British government and from individuals, who had subscribed large sums to the Spanish patriots. All the dollars which could be collected by the British government had been sent to Cadiz and other places, for the use of the Spaniards, who were in great distress for want of money, as the expected remittances from Vera Cruz, Cuba, &c. had not arrived.
State of the strength of the principal Spanish armies. Gen. Cuesta 44,000, in Estremadura. Gen. Venegas 33,000, in La Mancha. Gen. Blake 50,000, in Arragon. Gen. Reading 40,000, in Catalonia. M. de Romana 47,000, in Galicia.
From Gibraltar Papers.
GERONA, May 1.
ROYAL DECREE.
When all Europe has been scandalized at the violent and treacherous means used by the emperor of the French against our beloved and captive sovereign; when the whole Spanish nation, by a rapid and simultaneous movement, has sent forth the cry of indignation against the tyrant, and taken up arms, in a rage, to support her lawful rights, those of her unfortunate king, the liberty of the country and the integrity of the monarchy; when the deceivous promises, with which the Usurper attempted to lull asleep the loyalty of the Spaniards, and to upbraid their valour and constancy, have been converted into profanations, robberies, devastation and ruins; when his inhuman satellites take a barbarous pleasure in imbruing their murderous hands in the blood of innocent and defenceless victims; when the friendship, alliance and hospitality, with which, for such a series of years, and in such direct opposition to our interests and prosperity, we gave so many proofs to France of the frankness, nobleness and generosity of our character, have failed not only to repress the ambition of one man who aims at erecting thrones for his family over dead bodies and ruins, but even to soften the cruelty and fury of his soldiers who, unmerciful to the principles formerly proclaimed by their countrymen in the face of the world, now co-operate to the most unheard of usurpations; and when so many acts of violence, so many atrocities excite the horror not only of all the loyal Spaniards, but of all good men in every country—it seemed impossible, that amidst so noble and so faithful a nation, men should be found sufficiently wicked and corrupt, scandalously to act contrary to the general opinion of their countrymen, and decidedly to embrace the tyrant's party, being the vile instruments of his machinations and perfidies, and contributing to the ruin and slavery which they themselves ought to oppose, even with the loss of their lives.
And yet, the publicity, which they have given to their actions, by accepting the highest situations about the usurper's person, writing seductive letters to stagger men of distinction in their loyalty and patriotism, and doing still greater injury to the country, than the French themselves could have done without their assistance and perfidious suggestions, has proved, to the whole kingdom, that such has been, and as yet is, the abominable conduct of several Spaniards, unworthy of this name, and whom the publick opinion ought to hunt out, as men ungrateful to their legitimate sovereign who had reposed an unlimited confidence in many of them, as traitors to the country, and as deserving to be punished with the utmost rigor of the law. Moved, therefore, by these just causes and considerations, our Lord King Ferdinand VII, and, in his royal name, the supreme board of government of the kingdom, decrees as follows:
I. All the property, rights or claims, belonging to all individuals, of what rank quality or condition soever, that shall have followed or may follow the French party, shall be confiscated, and more particularly those of D. Gonzalez de Oyarri, D. Miguel Jose de Azanza, the marquis Caballero, Count de Campo de Alange, Duke de Frias, Count de Cabarrus, D. Josep Martinez, D. Mariano Luis de Urquijo, Count de Montecazo, D. Francisco Xavier de Negrete, the Marqueses de Casa-calvo, Vendaya, Casa Palacios, and Monte-hermoso, D. Manuel Romero, D. Pablo de Arriola, D. Josep Marquina y Gelindo, the Marquis de San Adrian, D. Tomas de Morla, D. Manuel Sixto Espinosa, D. Luis Marcelino Pereyra, D. Juan Llorente, D. Pedro de Estala, D. Francisco Gallardo Fernandez, the Duke de Mahon, D. Francisco Xavier Duran, D. Francisco Amoros and D. Josep Navarro Sangran—which individuals, from their notorious disloyalty, are held and reputed guilty of high treason. II. Any of them that shall be apprehended, shall be delivered, as such, to the tribunal of Publick Safety, to undergo the punishment due to his crimes. III. This decree shall be published, that it may come to the knowledge of all; and, understanding it so, you shall make the requisite dispositions for the execution thereof.
(Signed) M. the Marquis de Astorga, President. Royal Palace of the Alcazar, Seville, May 2, 1809. To D. Martin de Garay.—Government Gazette.
Gibraltar, June 3.—On Thursday last H. E. General Sir John Craddock, K. B. Commander in Chief of the Garrison arrived here in H. M. Frigate Surveillante.
We are happy to state, that authentick accounts have reached the garrison of the defeat of Soult's army by Sir A. Wellesley, in the environs of Oporto. The battle was fought on the 12th of last month; and the enemy's loss is stated to amount to 2000 men, killed wounded or taken, besides the greatest part of their artillery and baggage. The enemy also abandoned the whole of their sick in Oporto, to the number of upwards of 500. On our side we had 150 killed, and between 2 and 300 wounded. After the action, Sir Arthur, who had pushed as far as Braga, is understood to have returned in quest of Victor's army.
From London papers of the 10th inst. The Vienna post of the 2nd inst. states that the Emperor Napoleon arrived at Vienna on the 11th inst. and that the French army, under the command of the Archduke Charles, had been reinforced by the Hungarian insurrection, by the corps of field marshal Muller, Keilmeyer, and Bellegarde, with a numerous body of cavalry from Bohemia. The latter, with the Hungarian horse, are said to have already decided the victory in favour of the Austrian arms. Some days ago 6000 French were made prisoners; but the number in killed wounded and prisoners, is said to exceed six times the above amount. We do not hear of any further progress of the Russian army; and a change of politics in that cabinet is speedily expected.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Fame, Stone, 14 days from Laguira, Coffee, Moses Myers & Son.—Left there Brigs Eliza, G. of and for Philadelphia, to sail in 8 days; Rising Sun, Burr, for Baltimore, next day; Eddy, of Warren, for Baltimore, uncertain; Schooner Liberty, Holbrook, for Philadelphia in 7 days; Easterbrook, Warren, for Baltimore in 7 days; Fish Hawk, Neil, Salem, discharging; Pease body, Salem, just arrived; and two other northern schooners, names not recollected, just arrived. July 27, in the Mona Passage, was boarded by an officer from the British frigate Elder, captain S. and treated very politely.
Schooner Virginia, Wheelock, 14 days from St. Vincents, Rum and Molasses, Jennings & Rooder. Schooner Rising States, Gilbert, 5 days from New York.
The brig Spanish Lady, Hurst, 12 days from New Orleans, went up the bay yesterday, bound to Baltimore.—Spoke Ship Elizabeth, (late Tiffin,) of Baltimore, about 20 miles from the Barbary, from St. Iago de Cuba, with 500 French passengers, in distress for provisions, bound to New Orleans.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Fame, Stone, Le Guira Sch'r Virginia, Wheelock, St. Vincents, Rising States, Gilbert, New York.
AUCTION.
To-Morrow, (Tuesday) 8th instant, At XI o'Clock, at the Market House, 98 barrels New-York PORK, of superior quality, 20 hogshead SUGAR, A few boxes Spermaceti CANDLES. August 7
On Wednesday the 9th instant, will be Sold at Newton's wharf, at 10 o'Clock, 50 puncheons choice W. I. RUM, 50 hogsheads remaining MOLASSES. Terms, Notes with approved endorser at 40 and 60 days. Also at the same time and place,
The Good Schooner VIRGINIA, With all her materials—This vessel can be sent to sea at a very trifling expense. Terms, 2, 4, and 6 months. August 7
For Liverpool, The Ship MINERVA, Wm. Moffat, Master, a good part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all possible despatch. For freight of the remainder apply to Captain Moffat, or William Dickson, August 7
FOR RENT, A TWO STORY HOUSE,
With a large and excellent Garden, pleasantly situated at Smith's Point. The House is now undergoing repairs, and will be ready for the reception of a family in a few days. Apply to William Plumbe, & Co. August 7
J. MORAN,
Has just received per the Schooner Rising States, captain Gilbert, via New York, in addition to his former supply,
AN ASSORTMENT OF Ship Chandlery and Hardware, Among which are the following, London White Lead, Sheet Lead, Wedging Hoes, Tea Kettles, Handaws, &c. August 7
LANDING
From the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Wheelock, from St. Vincents, 50 puncheons RUM, 50 hogsheads remaining MOLASSES. For Sale by Jennings & Rooder, August 7
4000 bushels CORN for Sale, Deliverable at a neighbouring port. Apply to C. G. F. Wirtz. A few cases excellent Cigarettes for Sale. August 7
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.
WANTED TO PURCHASE. VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the Maryland Insurance Company. JOHN GRANBURY, President. Office of the Maryland Insurance Company, No. 14, Market Street. August 7
WANTED.
Rough Oak bbl. and hhd. STAGES of the best quality, for which cash will be given. Robert Mansfield, August 7
NOTES OF HAND.
According to the Act, entitled "An Act to establish the Office of the District and County of the United States for the District of Columbia," the said John Granbury, President of the Maryland Insurance Company, is hereby certified to be a Notary Public in and for the District of Columbia, duly qualified according to law. His Commission expires on the 14th day of May, 1810. August 7

Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company, No. 55, Wall-Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
The Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law; the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an unexpected moment, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this Institution; and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the public.
No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified. The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or me-
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
1 1/2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
3 3/4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
1 1/2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
1 3/4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships' Repairs or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required.
Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra-hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
I. All applications for insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described.
II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufacturing is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.
III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.
IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.
V. No insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the premium is paid.
VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy: and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect; and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a rateable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.
VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.
VIII. Bonds, Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.
IX. Jewels, Plate, Models, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.
X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and at such time as possible to deliver in particulars 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 account, and other proper evidence, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss; this they are acquainted with the circumstances and amount of the loss or damage; and to know, or very likely to believe, that the same is true, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or will practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and without collusion and concealment are produced, the loss shall be payable as above, if there appears any fraud, or
the insured shall forfeit his claim to indemnification or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whom the said insured shall be bound to accept; and when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.
XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor
for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required.
Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk.
Feb 18
Extract from "An Act to amend the several Acts amending the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, passed January 27, 1803."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said Court of the Borough of Norfolk, shall annually appoint three persons residing within each ward, a majority of whom may act as superintendents to conduct the elections of Common Councilmen within the same, for one year thereafter: and the said superintendents of elections shall take an oath, faithfully to execute the trust reposed in them; and such of them as shall act in each ward, shall appoint convenient places within the same, where elections shall be held; and previous to any election, shall give one month's notice of the time and place of holding the same, in one of the Norfolk Newspapers; and before admitting a person to ballot, shall cause his name to be entered in a Poll-Book, to be kept for that purpose, and shall be the sole judges of the qualifications of each voter. And as soon as the Poll shall be closed, the Poll-Book shall be publicly examined, and the two persons having the greatest number of votes shall be declared duly elected; but if it shall be found that any two or more have an equal number of votes, the election between them shall be made by lot. No person shall vote in more than one ward, under the penalty of ten dollars, to be recovered for the use of the Corporation, before any Justice of the peace of the its Commonwealth; and the said superintendents of elections shall return the said Poll-Book, with a certificate of their own qualification, and the number of the votes for each person, and of the persons elected, to the court of said Borough, and to the Clerk of the Common Council; and a vacancy in the Common Council shall be filled by a like election, to be held in the ward where such vacancy may happen; and the qualifications of any person or persons elected as aforesaid, shall be adjudged of by the whole number of persons elected, or a majority of them; and if any person returned shall be adjudged disqualified, notice thereof shall be given to the superintendents of election of the ward to which such person belonged, who shall forthwith hold another election in manner aforesaid.
Two Valuable FARMS for Sale.
I offer the following Valuable Property for Sale , viz my Farm in Harvey's Neck, and a Tract of Land lying on the N. E. side of Pequinian's River, containing 100 acres (directly opposite the Farm), one other Tract containing 200 acres, lying on the S. W. side of said river, about four miles above the Farm, both these tracts are well timbered.
I will also sell the FARM on which I live, and my wharf and Lots in Edenton, with the improvements. The Farm in Harvey's Neck contains 220 acres, 200 of which are cleared and in a high state of cultivation; in point of fertility of soil, it is not surpassed by any in this part of the state, the soil is well adapted to the cultivation of Wheat and Indian Corn, Wheat in particular, the White Clover grows (almost spontaneously) in the greatest abundance. I have made on this farm in one season from 50,000 hills, 520 barrels of Corn; this place is situated on the S. W. bank of Pequinian's River, near the mouth of it, a delightful prospect, in an agreeable neighbourhood; on it is a convenient Dwelling House, with every necessary out-house. The two Tracts on the same river is considered as appendages to this Farm, for the purpose of supplying it with rail timber, &c. There is an excellent well of water, and the situation is considered to be as healthy as any in that part of the country; with the farm may be had from 15 to 20 good ordinary Negroes, 100 head of sheep, 150 head of hogs, 40 or 50 head of cattle, horses, oxen, and all the farming utensils, &c.
The Farm on which I live, contains 500 acres, 200 of which are cleared and under good fence and in prime order, the soil is covered with good timber; the soil is well adapted to the cultivation of wheat and corn, and with very little labour from 30 to 40 acres might be cultivated in Rice to great advantage; it is supposed (and I have no doubt of it) that this place would admit of having one of the best Herring and Shad Fisheries in this state, and could be carried on very extensively at a small expence; the situation is excelled by none, it lies on the bank of Albemarle Sound, being the N. E. point of the bay of Edenton, 4 miles by water and 5 by land from the town; it is an elevated situation and very healthy; there is on the Farm a convenient Dwelling House and every necessary out-house, a most excellent well of water, a number of choice fruit trees, and a large garden newly inclosed, which affords the greatest abundance of vegetables of every kind necessary for family use. This Farm is a most desirable situation for a gentleman who wishes to retire with his family on a country seat. With the Farm may be had from 10 to 30 valuable negroes, 75 to 100 head of sheep, 50 head of cattle, 100 to 200 head of hogs, horses, oxen, and every necessary implement of husbandry. The Wharf and Lots in Edenton is one of the best situations in town for shipping business and a retail store; a large new Ware-House three stories high, stands on the head of the wharf, and several other houses. The property will be thrown, and the terms (which will be very moderate) will be known by applying to me.
JOHN SKINNER. Moseley's Point, June 4. 1809.
FOR SALE,
A very valuable Tract of LAND,
Containing eleven hundred acres, situated at the mouth of York River, in Gloucester County, remarkably pleasant and healthy, abounding with the finest fish, oysters, and wild fowl. The soil is well adapted to the culture of corn, small grain, tobacco and cotton; there is about 400 acres cleared and under good fences; the range for stock of all kinds is equal if not superior to any, having a large firm salt marsh attached to it. The timber is fully sufficient for the use of the plantation. The improvements are a good Overseer's House, an excellent Barn, Corn, and Negro Houses. Should have no objection to divide the Land, so as to suit purchasers, provided the whole could be sold—one third of the purchase money will be wanted in cash, the balance will be made easy; a great bargain may be had in the purchase, and the privilege of sowing 130 acres in small grain in the fall, which is now in corn; possession at Christmas next.
Any person who may wish to purchase, it is presumed will view the premises, which will be shown by Mr. William Thornton, who resides on the plantation, or the Subscriber.
William K. Perrin. Gloucester County, June 24, 1809.
A BARGAIN OFFERED. In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other is heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good ponds. Any one disposed to view the Land, and to purchase may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES THOMPSON, or JOHN KRAFF, who reside in the neighbourhood.
Philip Robinson. Dec. 7.
LANDING
At Newton's wharf, the CARGO of the
Big George, from Matanzas,
consisting of
Fine Muscovado SUGAR, in Hhds.
Clayed Sugar White and Brown in boxes, Green Coffee; and a few tons Lignum vitae.
For Sale by
Jennings & Roddey. July 17.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber intends leaving the
United States in a few days
Bartholomew Redmon. Norfolk, July 21, 1809.
ANTIGUA RUM.
Landing from on board the sch'r Catharine
Slepherd,
25 puncheons Antigua RUM.
And in Store,
15 punch. choice 6 years old RUM.
For Sale by
Jennings & Roddey, July 21.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber desires all persons
who have claims against him to present them for settlement,
and those who are indebted to him are requested to make immediate payment.
John Hamilton, July 3.
FOR SALE,
2 Carriages and 6 excellent HORSES,
2 Shares in the Norfolk Theatre,
1 Pew in the Episcopal Church,
1 Pew in the Presbyterian Church,
Household and Kitchen Furniture; 3 Milch Cows,
1 Tract of Land in Wake County, N. C. 640 acres,
1 Tract of Land in Granville County, N. C. 700 acres,
A Negro Family, consisting of a valuable Gardener, his wife and three small children.
Should the abovementioned articles not be disposed of in a short time at private sale, they will be Sold at Publick Auction—payment will be taken in Tobacco at the market price, or in Newbern and Cape Fear Bank Notes. For further particulars apply to
William H. Thompson, July 3.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar.
20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE
8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR.
For Sale on reasonable terms by
Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. March 22.
THE COMMISSIONERS
For Paving the Streets in Norfolk, are
desirous to contract for as much clean coarse Sand as shall be necessary for the paving of Market-Street; and also for 50 to 100 tons of coarse Gravel. They would prefer the delivery to be upon the spot as the powers progress, but if this cannot be done, it may be laid upon the wharf nearest to the work. Ready cash will be paid for it as fast as it is delivered.
June 26.
Bills on London,
For Sale by
J. & W. Southgate. May 8.
Just Received,
A few bales very fine India Cottons,
suitable for Sheetings,
Nankeens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Sewing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c.
For Sale by
Wood & Hastings. May 3.
LOST OR MISLAID.
The following LAW BOOKS:
4th Volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports,
5th do. Cowen's Digest; Powell on Contract.
ALSO,
The 2d, 4th, and 12th Volumes of CARY'S AMERICAN MUSEUM; and a folio edition of Pliny's Natural History, printed in the Old English Black Letter, and in the reign of Elizabeth or James I.
I will sell very reasonable
The following LAW BOOKS:
Bacon's Abridgment, Gwillim's Edition,
Fearn on Contingent Remainder and Executory Devices,
Fonblanc on Equity; Espinasse's Nisi Prius,
Jones's Law of Bilement; Gilbert's Law of Evidence,
Harrison's Chancery Practice; Sellon's Practice in B. R.
Mitford's Pleadings; Lillie's Entries,
Pothier on Obligations; Powell on Contract.
These are mostly London, and the latest editions.
John Cowper. July 17.
Just Landed,
104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR,
10 boxes clayed do.
150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey,
130 do. Alexandria superfine Flour,
200 do. middlings—For Sale by
Jennings & Roddey. Who offers for RENT,
A Dwelling-House with five Rooms,
pleasantly situated in the fields. May 17.
FOR RENT.
A Convenient Dwelling House on the
Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House,
just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to
James Tucker. August 15.
BEST FRENCH HATS,
New opening and for Sale by
WOOD & HASTINGS. Also, just received on consignment,
3 Trunks CALLICOES,
3 cases Shirting Cottons; 2 do. Calais do.
1 do. Parillas; 1 do. Gingham, French Sewing Silk. June 26.
50,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE,
For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. July 13.
FOR SALE,
A neat well finished FIRE-PROOF
DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in
Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Ellegood. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 900 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoining Capt. John Store's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a small business, being adjacent to the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to
ROBERT GIBSON.
Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Davis, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to satisfy his creditors. May 8.
FOR RENT,
A HOUSE and LOT,
On Catharine-Street, adjoining Mr. Wm Thomson's; possession may be had immediately by applying to the subscriber.
Who will give Cash for
200 cords WHARF WOOD, on delivery.
RICHARD TAYLOR. July 6.
FOR SALE,
100 hogsheads choice MOLASSES,
JAMES YOUNG, July 11.
NOTICE.
All those having claims against the
Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to
Richard Taylor, Executor. June 19.
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