Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-06-06 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 6, 1806.
[NO. 139.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 13   Beef, cargo bbl. 9   Prime 10 9   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 85   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 5d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 13   Peach, 90   Apple, 65 70   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 5   Navy. 4   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. None.   Candles, Dipt 19 20   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. 25   Virginia 22 None   Cocoa, Island 100lb.   Caraccas 54 Dull.   Coffee, W. India lb. 32 31   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18 20   Sea Island 23   St. Domingo None   Surinam Scarce   Duck, American bolt.   Ravens 14 15   Russia 20 21   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bbl. 7 25   Fine 6 75 None   Middlings 6   X ditto 5 50   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 4   Herrings bbl. 4 25 4 50 None   Shad   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 25   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 50 None   Barley   Oats 30   Hemp, Russian ton. 375   Hides, Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's Lard lb. 13   Indigo, Florent None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60   Camp. 70   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 12 50 14   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. 3 75 None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 12   St. Dom. 15   Molasses, gal. 39 30   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 65   Pepper, lb. 19 20 None   Pimento,   Pitch, bbl. 2 75   Pork, Cargo cask. 16 50   Prime 18   Mess 20   Raisins, box. 4   ditto, 4   Rice, 100lb. 4 4 50   Rosin, bbl. 3   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 90   Antigua, 3d p. 83   St. Croix, 3d p. 80   W. Island, 3d p. 70 72   Country, 55   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 75   Isle May, 75   St. Ubes, 73   Cadiz, 60   Liverpool, 56   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 11 50   Hav. Brown. 10   White 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28   pipe 45 50   hhd. head 25 27   do. red oak 18   Tar, bbl. 2 25   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 6 25   Petersburg, 5 50 5 75   Rappah. 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 2 50 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30 Scarce   Teneriffe, 1 1 12   Sherry, 1 1 15 Plenty   Port, pipe. 160 250 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 1-2 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 4   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 4   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 7 1-2   Porto Rico, - - - - - 4   Havana, - - - - - 4   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - - illegal   Ports in the Bite of Leogme, - - - - - voyages.   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, City of St. Domingo, and places under the authority of France, - - - - - 4   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 5 1-2   Coasters, - - - - - 2 2 1-2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, par. little to be had.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 10 per cent discount.   United States Bank, none in the market.   Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dollars for 100l. Ster.  
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR LONDON, Direct, The excellent American SHIP MINERVA, J. W. Hall, master, having great part of her freight engaged, and now loading, will take the remainder on the most reasonable terms, and will receive all possible dispatch—A few passengers can be well accommodated—For particulars apply to the subscriber at the Exchange Coffee House, or to the master on board.
June 4. Thomas Payson. 796
For Freight or Charter, The fine fast sailing Ship ELEANOR, B. Lord, Master, eight months old, and burthen 400 hogsheds. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to captain Lord on board, or to
June 4. 806 N. HERON.
FOR BOSTON, The Brig LUCY, Capt. Dixey, Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board at Marsden's Wharf, or to
June 4. Fisk & Callett. 808
For Freight or Charter, The good American Ship SUFFOLK, John Thomas, Master, burthen about 320 hogsheds Tobacco, in complete condition to receive a cargo. Apply to
T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD.
Who are landing on Marsden's wharf, from on board the said ship from Boston, 20 Hhds. and 20 Barrels N. E. RUM, 30 Barrels No. 2 BEEF—50 Boxes Havana SEGARS, entitled to drawback. June 4. 803.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM, Capt. Tucker, burthen 400 hhd. is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to
June 4. 804 MOSES MYERS.
FOR LISBON, The staunch fast sailing Portuguese SHIP PAZE TRIUMFO, P. N. da Trindade, having two thirds of her cargo already engaged. For freight of the remainder apply to
Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co.
Who have for Sale, received per said Ship from Lisbon, SALT, Lisbon WINE in pipes, hhd. and quarter casks, FIGS, LEMONS, ORANGES, and CORKS.
June 4. 800
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The new Sch'r CAROLINE, Burthen 120 tons, is in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to
Francis Smith.
Who has for SALE, 150 Casks Stone LIME.
June 2. 789
For Freight or Charter, The fine new SHIP, ISABELLA, Captain Boyington, burthen 450 hhd. Tobacco. Apply to the Master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana, & Co.
Who have for sale on board said Ship, 6000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 150 Sacks do. do. and 30 Crates well assorted QUEEN'S WARE. —Apply as above. June 2. 794
For Freight or Charter, The Ship PETER, Captain Thomas Williams, burthen 250 hhd. Tobacco, can be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Apply to the master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana, & Co.
FOR SALE, The Ship JAMES & WILLIAM, coppered to the bends, with 22 guns and carriages. Apply as above. May 30. 782
For Freight or Charter, to any Port in Europe, The substantial and fast sailing SHIP ÆOLUS, Jacob C. Treadwell, master, burthen 272 tons, or 400 hhd. tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana, & Co.
Who have for Sale on board said Ship, 6500 Bushels Lisbon SALT.
May 26. 765
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP, from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with lumber for a port in Jamaica. Apply to
Robert Maitland, & Co. 764
Landing from Trinidad, A parcel of Prime SUGARS, in hogsheds and barrels. For Sale by
R. Dickson.
WANTED, A SHIP, of 300 tons, to load for the West-Indies. May 26. 767
For Sale or Charter The American registered Brig FLORA, William Benthall, Master, burthen about 1700 barrels Flour, will be ready to commence loading in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to
Alexander Leckie.
Who offers for Sale the CARGO of the said Brig, consisting of Lisbon Salt, Lemons in boxes, and a few casks of Figs; which will be sold low for Cash, if taken from on board. Portsmouth, May 19. 748
FOR LIVERPOOL, To sail with all convenient speed, the new and wellfound Ship INTREPID, Capt. Smith, has only made one voyage; half of her cargo is already engaged. For freight of the balance apply to
George M'Intosh. 746
From a late Paris Journal.
The taking of the Cape of Good Hope is so extraordinary, both in the fact and in the relation given of it, that it is difficult to pronounce on so remarkable an event.
This Jansen to whom that important colony was intrusted, known for his devotion to the late Stadtholder, wounded at the commencement of the war, in fighting against the French, had since that period distinguished himself by his attachment to their cause. The formal refusal he made to receive the succours offered him by the captain-general of the Isle of France, announces that he thought himself sufficiently strong to maintain the post he had to defend. Indeed, according to the English account, he had 5000 troops to oppose, in intrenchments, against 4000 English! and the Cape of Good Hope is a position so easy to be defended, that when, in 1792, it was rumoured that the French were meditating an attack on it, the governor staked his head that it would hold out even against a fleet of 50 ships of the line. The Cape must since have lost no small part of its strength to have twice surrendered so easily.
With what view or according to what military tactics could the governor have occupied an advanced position with 5000 troops? By what management could he have lost 700 men in this fortified position, whilst the assailants lost only 80?—How, instead of falling back towards Cape-Town and maintaining himself against a force still inferior, could he have retreated, delivering up his forts to the enemy, in a country where he can neither hold out, nor defend himself? These are a string of questions which must first be cleared up before any honourable explanation can be given of them.
This event is highly blazoned at London; government stood in great need of it to warp the attention of the publick from the disasters they have witnessed and the misfortunes they apprehend. Some persons also make use of it to prove the skillfulness of the former ministry. It is, however, to be presumed that they depended for the success of that expedition, less on the experience of the commander and the bravery of his soldiers than on their favourite and usual resource. It would surely have been madness or an unexampled absurdity to think of reducing in two days, with 4000 troops, a colony fortified both by nature and art, and defended by 5000 men.—There is nothing honourable in such success; it is evidently explained by the recital of the facts, the knowledge of the place, and a proper acquaintance with the men.
Should the English ministry send an expedition against the Isle of France, as has been rumoured for some time past, it will be seen that they will show more mistrust, that they will employ more troops, and will meet with more, much more, resistance.—The military spirit of colony together with the skill and courage of its captain-general, are more formidable barriers than the forts and batteries of the Cape. We shall see the difference.
For the rest, whatever advantage the British government may pretend to reap from this success, it adds nothing to their real strength; nor is it of any weight in the struggle. The question is not whether England shall retain a colony more or less; neither is it at the Cape of Good Hope that the grand cause depending between France and Great Britain, will be determined.
Historical Notice of the Duchies of Cleves and Berg.
There are few countries the history of which is so complicated as that of these two Duchies. Before the beginning of the 17th century, they but little occupied the attention of Europe; since that period they have more than once been on the point of kindling in it the flames of war. Six small sovereignties, independent amongst themselves, but all dependent on the emperor and empire, were successfully united on the head of John William, duke of Cleves, by different titles, inheritances, marriages, and conditional acquisitions viz. the duchies of Cleves, Juliers and Berg; the counties of Lamark, and Ravensberg, and the Lordship of Ravenstein. It was not yet decided whether these different states were fiefs of the empire, male or female. The first question resolved, it was necessary to know in what states the rights of primogeniture was established, those in which the heirs of the same degree of kindred divided equally amongst them, &c. It had been for a long time foreseen that the vacancy of this great heritage would give rise at least to serious discussions. The different pretenders had prepared their means of attack and defence, rummaged their archives, augmented and exercised their troops; they were, in short, all ready to enter the lists on the first signal, when the duke John William died without issue, the 25th March 1609.
This was an event which interested almost all Europe, but more particularly France, because it was probably one of the causes of the premature death of one of its best kings. As soon as Henry IV was informed of it, he went to see Sully at the arsenal in order to communicate to him "The duke of Cleves is dead," said he to his illustrious friend; "he has left all the world his heir; the emperor and every prince in Germany claim his succession." Henry IV. did not much exaggerate, for in fact without counting the emperor as Lord paramount, the succession was claimed either wholly or in part by seven or eight princes. John William had 4 sisters, 3 of whom were still living; each of the four brothers-in-law presented themselves to take possession of the heritage; the house of Saxony, the duke of Nevers, the duke of Bouillon, the count of Manderschied, thought also that they had claims to bring forward. The dispute was more especially animated between the three surviving sisters and their consorts, the Margrave of Brandenburg, who had married the daughter of the elder sister and the two branches of the house of Saxony, each of which alleged in its favour arguments more or less plausible.
After a number of discussions, most of the pretenders gave way. Three only remained to prosecute their claim: the Margraviat of Brandenburg, the duke of Newburgh, husband of the second sister, and the emperor Rudolph II. The two first consented to make a division, but disagreed concerning the mode of doing so; the emperor as Lord paramount, claimed the fiefs as having devolved to the imperial crown, and wished to acquire every thing. These two princes then perceived that by dividing, they would compromise the common cause; and the same year they entered into an agreement at Dortmund to hold in jointly these six small sovereignties. The protestant princes (they were both such), embraced their cause. The Catholic princes sided with the emperor; and Germany, which had been divided by politics, now appeared to be so by religion.
Both sides prepared for war: Henry IV. was on the point of taking part in it in order to repress the ambition of the house of Austria, when he was assassinated. This death happened so unfortunately for the interests of the court of Vienna, that numerous reports were spread highly disgraceful to it. The
war, however, broke out, but was of short duration. The peace which was signed at Munster confirmed the two princes in the possession of commonality; but the principal question still remained undecided. It furnished several princes, and even Spain who then regarded with a restless eye every thing that passed in Europe; the pretext of intermeddling in the affairs of the empire.
The Margrave of Brandenburg and the duke of Newburgh at length perceived the necessity of making at least a temporary division; in consequence of which they concluded an agreement at Xanten which insured to one, not the exclusive property, but the possession of the countries of Cleves, Lamark, Ravensberg and Ravensstein; and to the other that of Juliers and Berg. These two houses made afterwards several attempts to effect a definitive division, but they could not agree, and recent events were necessary to put an end to the source of the contest. Thus when the duchy of Juliers and the Czarhane part of the duchy of Cleves were united to France, they belonged only provisionally, one to the Bavarian Elector, heir to the rights of the duke of Newburgh, and the other to the elector of Brandenburg; it was only by the same title that the king of Bavaria still possesses the duchy of Berg, and the king of Prussia the trans-rhenane part of the duchy of Cleves, at the time these two monarchs ceded them to France.
ITALIAN MANNERS.
CAVALIERE SERVANTE.
The following description of the duties of Cicisbeo, or Cavaliere Servente, is taken from letters written from Italy, lately published:
"The service of this gentleman begins early in the morning and ends late at night. He has the entrée at all hours, and the bedchamber of the lady is as familiar to him as to her husband. He assists at her toilette, decides about her

Yesterday arrived here the ship CALEDONIAN, CAPTAIN DICKSON, from Liverpool, but last from Belfast, in 30 days. The intelligence by this ship has been anticipated by the Fanny, arrived at New-York.
By CAPT. ROCK, of the schooner ALLIANCE, in 2 days from New-York, we have received from our correspondent, the Commercial Advertiser, from which we have copied the speech of Mr. Fox, and the declaration of his Britannick Majesty upon the dispute with Prussia. A more complicated scene of perfidy and meanness, has, we think, never been exhibited, but as such crimes usually carry their punishment, it is not expected the king of Prussia will be able to escape; indeed he is already degraded from the rank of independent princes, and may henceforth be considered, as one of the vassals of the French Emperor. Those coffers which the king of Prussia, has been filling for years, at the expense of every thing that was honourable; will be quickly emptied, and thus a homely proverb will be verified in this instance. The Prussian finances come most opportunely to the exhausted resources of Buonaparte.
It is to be remembered that it was not the seizure of Hanover alone, that has induced the energetic measures against Prussia. It is expressly declared, that that would have been passed over. It was the blow that was aimed at the commerce of Britain, which produced a measure, that in a moment annihilates the commerce of Prussia, and those who have followed her example.
Our prohibiting bill had not reached England at the date of the last advices, whether this will be considered as a part of Buonaparte's plan, or not, we shall not undertake to determine, but if it should, the consequences may be readily foretold. Great Britain has always pursued one line of policy when at war. She has always considered an open enemy less to be dreaded, than a concealed one. In our revolutionary war, though contending with superior force, she did not hesitate to join Holland to her open enemies, when she discovered that she was a concealed foe. In the late war, when the northern confederacy was formed under the pretext of securing neutral rights, but in fact to aid France, Britain did not hesitate to attack this confederacy at once, notwithstanding all the powerful motives, which it appeared, she had to conciliate those nations, as well in a commercial view, as from respect to their strength.
In the present case with Prussia, we perceive the same decided policy, and yet our SMALLER, DANDLER, and a host of others, tell us very gravely that it would be a most unpolitic thing to attack Britain at our feet. We are not justifying the conduct of Britain, but we condemn the measures that have been pursued, as going too far in one view, and not far enough in another. There was but one of two ways to proceed—negotiate, or prepare for war, and not to adopt measures, which irritate, without preparing to meet resentment.
PHILADELPHIA, May 28. POSTSCRIPT.
Through the great attention of our inestimable friends at New-York, we are in possession of Greenock accounts to the 3d inst. containing London advices to the 29th ult. and Paris dates to the 21st. Having received them just as we were going to press, we have only time to select a few articles. The most important event is the prospect of a RUPTURE between AUSTRIA and FRANCE, the latter having already violated the treaty of Presburg. The following paragraph, alluding to the circumstance, is taken from the French official Expose of April 19, which we shall insert at length in our next.
"Dalmatia is occupied by the French army. It is separated from the mouth of the Cattaro by the republic of Ragusa; the country is mountainous, & the roads are bad. The French troops have arrived at Ragusa, when the fort of Castel Nuovo was delivered to 300 Russians by gen. Brady, who commanded 2000 Austrians. This general, whose ancestors were English, has been wanting in respect to France and has betrayed his master. Upon receiving this information, Marshal Berthier gave orders that Brannan, which defends the frontier of the Inn, and which was to have been given up on the 1st of April, should not be restored, and that it should be again garrisoned. The division of the grand army which was on its way to France, has halted. The prisoners of war that were to have been sent back to Germany have been detained, until further orders, in the places at which they were."
NEW-YORK, May 28.
From the Cafe of Good Hope.—Mr. Pierce, arrived at Boston, from the Cape, informs, "that the Consul of the United States, (John Elmslie, Esq.) who had remained in Capetown, unaccredited, for several years by the Dutch, was publicly announced and received as the American Consul, by the British Commander in Chief, as soon as the colonial government was reinstated.—This circumstance, with many other evidences of friendship, renders it a duty to say, that in all the numerous applications which the Americans have made to Sir David Baird, on a variety of business, since he has acted as governor of the colony, the most prompt attention, and gentlemanlike deportment, have always marked his conduct to the applicants; and a commercial intercourse between the United States, and the colony of the Cape of Good Hope, which will be reciprocally advantageous, may with confidence be expected, while such a man as Sir David Baird administers the concerns of its government."
At the approaching trial in July next, of Messrs. Ouden and Smith, it is understood Mr. Madison will be summoned as a principal witness in behalf of the defendants.—Com. Adv.
June 2.
MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.—We understand that, letters have been received, via Philadelphia, which state that General Miranda had effected a landing on the Spanish Main without meeting with any op-
position, and that a vessel (supposed the schooner Bee) sailed for this port with dispatches, and may be hourly expected.—Com. Adv.
Verbal accounts by the schooner Traveller from Curacao, state that the ship Leander, on board of which were General Miranda and the troops for his expedition, had a very severe engagement with a Spanish sloop of war, but succeeded in beating her off and stood to windward. Two of Miranda's schooners, we understand, had been captured on the Main by a Spanish brig of war.—Mer. Adv.
French account of the Battle off St. Domingo, from a Paris paper received at the office of the Ledger.
MINISTRY OF THE MARINE.
Captain Cocault, commander of his majesty's schooner la Diligente, to his excellency the minister of the marine and colonies.
On board la Diligente, in the road of Port-Louis, the 26th March, 1806.
MONSEIGNEUR,
Scarcely anchored in this road, it is with grief that I hasten to give you an account of the unfortunate events which have happened to the ships under orders of rear-admiral Lesseignes, of which the schooner I have the honour to command made a part.
Having sailed from Brest the 23d Frimaire, (13th December), with pretty strong winds from N. E. we soon cleared the land: we mustered fifteen ships of the line, six frigates and schooners.
On the 24th we separated into several squadrons: my schooner had orders to place herself under the command of rear-admiral Lesseignes.
On the 25th, the wind continued at N. N. E. and we steered west, when we descried a convoy of thirty odd sail in full sight, to windward; the admiral made a signal to work to windward and chase the ships in sight; but after a chase of eight hours, despairing of being able to come up with them, on account of their great distance and their position, he rallied the squadron and continued its course.
The 4th Nivose, being 44 degrees north latitude, and 24 degrees west longitude, we met with a dreadful storm from the north. All the ships suffered a great deal: le Jupiter had her main-top-mast carried away, and le Diomede sprung a considerable leak.
The ships P'Alexander and le Brave parted company on the 5th, and then the divisions of rear-admiral Lesseignes was reduced to three ships of the line, two frigates and a schooner.
We descried the Azores on the 2d January, and on the 19th of the same month, St. Domingo.
The 20th in the morning, I had orders to precede the division to anchor in the road of Domingo; but the calm I met with on coming near the land, occasioned the ships of the line to join me, and we all anchored together at two o'clock A. M.
The admiral immediately ordered the troops on board the division, to the number of between 15 and 1600 men, to be landed together with the warlike stores and other objects necessary to the colony. This landing was terminated on the 21st, and we could readily judge, upon going ashore, how agreeable this reinforcement was to the inhabitants; the colony, however, was in a very good state, and enjoyed the greatest tranquility.
During the following days, the ships were busied in taking in water and repairing the damages they had sustained from the bad weather we had experienced.
On the 19th, the ship P'Alexandre joined the division in that road. The same day, I received orders to repair to windward of the island on a cruise of observation, and by means of the land breezes, I gained the island of Javna, off which I took my station.
On the 5th February, conformably to my instructions, I shaped my course for Santo Domingo, and on the 6th in the morning, being off that road, I descried several sail to the E. N. E. which I soon perceived to be an enemy's squadron; at six o'clock, I distinguished in that squadron nine ships of the line and several frigates; crowding all sail, I shaped my course to join our squadron, and made signal to it of the approach of the enemy in superior force (1). The admiral, at half past six o'clock, answered my signals; and upon nearing the anchorage place, I descried on board the admiral the signal to get under sail by slipping the cables. At seven o'clock, the four ships of the line and the two frigates were under sail, but with a very light wind, whilst the enemy's ships of the line and frigates were favoured by the variation of the breeze, which from the north had shifted to the east.
The admiral at a quarter before nine o'clock hoisted the signal to form the line of battle and at the same time to crowd sail and prepare for action; but the enemy continued to near us very sensibly.
By ten o'clock, the headmost ship of the enemy's line had engaged the ship P'Alexandre, and a quarter of an hour after the action was general; the briskness of the fire and the thick smoke which covered the ships, prevented our distinguishing the objects. Placed to leeward of our squadron and upon a lee shore, I had to support a part of the enemy's fire, which was directed against our headmost ships, and was obliged, to avoid being stranded, to crowd all sail and work to windward, the frigates la Comete and la Felicite made the same manoeuvre as I.
At half past eleven o'clock, the smoke was nearly dispersed, I descried one of our ships of the line dismasted and on fire; she was surrounded by several English ships; the others, notwithstanding the inferiority of their force, were fighting to the last extremity. But at half past eleven o'clock, overwhelmed by the enemy's numbers, they ran ashore. Although working to windward, our frigates had tacked about and stood for the field of battle; I had imitated them, but apprehending to be cut off in our retreat, we stood away.
We, however, drew near enough to reconnoitre the position of the ships of both squadrons. Three of our ships of the line appeared to us to be stranded near the fortifications of the town; they were all dismasted; the fourth was in the power of the enemy: two English ships of the line were stranded near ours and cut down like pontoons; they had fired guns of distress and the frigates seemed to be busy saving the crews. Two other English ships of the line were in the offing dismasted in a very bad state, and the rest of the enemy's squadron appeared to have greatly suffered.
The French ships which were stranded kept their colours hoisted, and they appeared to us to have their boats out busied in landing their crews.
Our ships displayed the utmost determination and a great intrepidity. The manner in which all the crews fought, leaves no room to doubt that with equal forces the enemy would have been destroyed. Had the squadron been able to resume the wind and get off the coast, I am persuaded it would have had an advantage over the enemy, and would have contrived to escape him. Until this unfortunate engagement, our mission was attended with every desirable success; our misfortune proceeded from our having remained too long in the road.
Chased by the enemy's frigates, our schooner was obliged to bear away. After steering to the west of the Isle of St. Domingo, we passed thro' the Bahama channel on the 24th February.
(1) It is unaccountable what could have deterred the rear admiral to remain for sixteen days in a foreign road, whilst his instructions prescribed to him to continue his mission cruising.
In the night of the 9th March, being in latitude 38 degrees and 46 longitude, we had a very violent gale of wind from the S. W. Obligated to lie to, I lost sight of the frigates la Comete and la Felicite, with which I had sailed since my departure from Santo Domingo; and being unable to describe them after the gale, I neglected no means to repair in all haste to France.
On the 25th March, at day break, I descried the Isles of Glenan, and on the 26th anchored in the road of St. Louis, from whence I have the honour to transmit to you these sorrowful details.
I have the honour to present to your excellency the assurance of my respect.
(Signed) COCAULT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
April 23.
KING'S MESSAGE ON THE CONDUCT OF PRUSSIA.
On the motion of Mr. Secretary Fox, the order of the day was read, for taking into consideration his majesty's most gracious message. The message was then read.
My Secretary Fox rose, and spoke to the following effect:—“I am sure it is impossible that the message we have now read, can fail to excite the strongest sensation in every temper and disposition of mind which can exist in this House. In the first place, when we hear it stated that his majesty had abstained from appealing to his British subjects, on account of the violence and injustice which had been done to him in the seizure of his electoral dominions, it is impossible not to feel grateful for that kindness and mildness which his majesty has always shown to the subjects of this realm. It was with the most extreme reluctance, that he could consent to involve them in war upon any ground, that was not immediately and directly connected with British interests. After the sentiment of gratitude to his majesty for this tender consideration of his subjects of this kingdom, the next feeling which must be strongly excited by the message, is a feeling of just indignation at the conduct of the court of Prussia. I hope that every member, while he feels this just indignation, will at the same time, perceive the propriety of uniting the most vigorous measures, with a language temperate and moderate, and which does not violate that respect which has always been considered due to crowned heads, and ought not in the present time, to be departed from. Indeed, to describe justly the measures which have been adopted by the court of Prussia against this country, they cannot be called the measures of the king of Prussia, for that sovereign is known to be of a mild and pacific disposition, nor could they be called the measures of his ministers, for no ministers could freely advise a proceeding so violent and injurious to the interests of that monarch. The measures must be considered such, as his Prussian majesty has been induced to adopt, from the pernicious counsels of the enemies of this country. Had it been my object to condemn, in the strongest terms, the decision of the Prussian cabinet, I might have thought it necessary to lay some additional papers on the table, but that not being my object, I have moved but for few. More would have been unnecessary, as it was not my wish to give the strongest possible colouring to the accusation that the message contains. If we are to understand those proceedings which have terminated in an outrage, unprecedented in the history of the worst proceedings of the worst of times of Europe, it will be necessary to view the transaction a little earlier.
The origin of this proceeding is to be traced to the convention concluded at Vienna, on the 15th of December, between count Haugwitz and the French emperor; but when it is considered, what was the situation of Prussia, at the time that its sovereign concluded that treaty with France, it must be recollected, that its means of negotiation were still greater than what it derived from its own resources, or its own armies. The armies of Prussia were undoubtedly numerous and respectable; but was it on them alone that the king of Prussia relied, when he was negotiating with France? Certainly it was not. He had a strong additional support, which gave weight to his negotiations. The emperor of Russia, after he had left Austerlitz, gave the whole direction of the Russian troops that remained in Germany to the command of the king of Prussia. This country too had promised him a powerful assistance by pecuniary supplies, if he should be driven to a war with France. These were the means he possessed of giving weight to his negotiations; and how did he apply those means? Why, to seize a part of the territories of one of those powers which had been supporting him in rank and situation, which enabled him to conclude his treaty. (Loud cries of hear! hear!) After this treaty was signed a considerable difficulty remained in the execution of it. This difficulty proceeded, in a great measure from the just scruples of the king of Prussia, who perceived that it would be very hard to prevail upon his Britannick majesty to ratify such a treaty, and who, therefore, felt that his title would be so bad as to make the acquisition of Hanover, under these circumstances, a poor equivalent for the provinces that he was obliged to give up to France. He felt, besides, that upon no principle of justice could he pretend to take it on other terms from those which France herself had held it on, and therefore, at first, he did not pretend to take Hanover absolutely, but with the power of restoring it—France, in the mean time, pressed for the cession of Anspach and Bayreuth.—What then did the king of Prussia do! Certainly he could not expect that the French government would be able to negotiate between him and his Britannick majesty, that he should be allowed to retain Hanover; and therefore he finally resolved to seize it without the consent of his majesty, and under the pretence of an equivalent for Anspach, Bayreuth, and those provinces which were ceded to France.—It cannot then be said, that this treaty, and the proceedings which followed it, were altogether the effect of fear, for what was the necessity under which his Prussian majesty was placed? Was it merely the necessity of ceding Anspach and Bayreuth? This might have been a considerable misfortune, yet it was one which might be justified by necessity.—But the sort of necessity claimed by the king of Prussia, is different, he says, because I have lost Anspach and Bayreuth, I therefore feel myself under the necessity of seizing the dominions of some third power—not only of a third power, but of one that, from all times, and by every circumstance, I was bound to respect.” This is the sort of necessity claimed by the Prussian court, and it is which makes the case of Prussia much worse than that of any other nation in Europe. As for Spain (I do not wish to revive the differences of opinion with respect to the Spanish war) but Spain, I say, would comply no farther with the wishes of our enemies, than by giving a sum of money—Holland and other powers have been, from terror, obliged to make cessions of territory to France, but no other power has been compelled, by terror, to commit robberies or spoliation on its neighbours. (A cry of hear! hear!) It is in this that the case of Prussia stands distinguished from that of all other nations. We cannot help looking with some degree of pity and contempt, on a power that can allege that it is reduced to such a necessity that would be, in itself, a considerable humiliation or degradation to Prussia, to be obliged to give up these provinces to which it was so much attached, and which had been called “the cradle of the house of Brandenburg.” The degradation of this cession was still much increased by the conduct of the people of Anspach, who entreated their sove-
reign not to abandon them. Instead of lessening the ignominy of the cession, it was a great increase of dishonour, to sell a brave and loyal people for what was called an equivalent; it was an union of every thing that was contemptible in servility, with every thing that was odious in rapacity. (Hear! hear!)—On the 26th of January, an official letter was written from Baron Hardenberg to Mr. Jackson, expressly stating it to be the intention of his Prussian majesty to take possession of Hanover only until the conclusion of peace between England and France.—To this letter his majesty was pleased to answer, that he placed the utmost reliance on the friendship and good faith of the king of Prussia, but that he wished for a more explicit declaration of the views which he entertained with respect to Hanover. A more explicit declaration has indeed been made! It is the last treaty made by Prussia with France, in which Prussia consents—consents—as if she admitted that it was a French object, and not a Prussian one, to take permanent possession of Hanover! Sir, the house will easily see through all the pretences for arrangements and said to be convenient and necessary for the ports of the North, and which produced a declaration from Prussia, followed by shutting up those ports. An intimation was subsequently made by Prussia that British manufactures might pass through a part of the Prussian dominions.—Soon afterwards this channel of communication was cut off, and then came the monstrous measure which Prussia resolved upon taking Hanover as a present from France, of which country it was asserted that by right of conquest France had the disposal. Is there an instance on record of a conquered province having been assigned over as a boon before the termination of the war in which these conquests were made? And still more confidently may I say it, is there an instance on record of such a transaction having taken place when the prince of the territory assigned was in amity with the prince to whom the assignment was made? Sir, to what extremity we are driven by this conduct of the court of Berlin! It would be idle in me to attempt to conceal, that the hostility of Prussia is a great augmentation of our calamities. Any increase in the number of our enemies must be an addition to our calamities, and this instance is a peculiarly severe addition. It is an aggravation, Sir, of those calamities, that what we can directly do to show our just resentment of the perfidious conduct of Prussia must in some degree affect the interest of neutral nations, must in some degree affect the interest of nations in amity with us, must in some degree affect our own interests. But, Sir, there are points when it becomes the duty of a country to sacrifice inferior interests to the manifestation of principle. (Hear! hear!) This is one of those points. If we allow the conduct of Prussia to pass unnoticed, we must calculate on the complete degradation of the character of the country. I am far from wishing to insinuate any of the suspicions of the honour of other Continental courts; but, Sir, how would the question between them and us then stand, compared with the way in which it stands at present? Now, when those courts are compelled to concede their possessions, one after the other, to the increasing power of France, however we may lament their situation we can feel against them no displeasure. We must say to them, “Save yourselves as well as you can!” But if we permitted the conduct of Prussia to pass unresisted, is it not probable that these courts would no longer be content to make cessions of their own territory to France, but would fall upon yours? (Hear! hear!) If so, Sir, then should we be exposed to the greatest of all evils (which God avert!) a war, with the exception of one great power, with all Europe. On the other hand, Sir, if the present case can be kept distinct and unmitigated—if an example can be made of Prussia which in a great degree will depend on the exertions of other countries, but if a signal example can be made of Prussia, it may perhaps do more towards restoring a balance of power, and a just system of general policy in Europe, than any alliances that have been formed, or that may be projected against France. I trust, and am convinced, that the house will see the propriety of acting upon this principle, namely, to show a spirit of forbearance, where, on the opposite side is shown a spirit of justice and honour, but no longer to forbear when justice and honour are no longer remembered. Let the court of Berlin take the consequences. (Hear! hear!) Sir, it is possible that the king of Prussia may be so deluded as to imagine that he has gained a great deal by obtaining possession of Hanover.—French reasoning may, perhaps, assist in creating or confirming this delusion. What has he obtained? Every thing that can be wrung from Hanover is first grasped by the French, and they then permit the king of Prussia to gain a nominal possession of an useless country. In another point of view, Sir, Prussia has indeed lost. I cannot but look on her as more completely conquered by France than ever Austria has been.—Austria was compelled by adverse circumstances to make a peace on conditions highly unfavourable to her; but, Sir, in ceding territory Austria at least took care to cede only her own (Hear! hear). The last instance of complete vassalage is to be the contemptible instrument of the injustice of a master. (hear, hear, hear). And, Sir, can there be a stronger proof that the dominion which Prussia pretends to assume over Hanover is only nominal, than the mission of the French general Bourbon to that country with the evident purpose of superintending the operations of the Prussian ministers, and guiding them into the course most agreeable to France? Every body, sir, has heard of the various insults which Prussia has received from France since this her complete subjugation.—France has indeed treated her with as little ceremony as she deserves. Her towns have been occupied by French troops.—Her remonstrances have been unheeded. How all this will end, whether good or evil will be the result, I cannot pretend to say. But at least this country will avoid the greatest possible evil by refusing to sanction a principle so opposite to the welfare of society. (Hear, hear!) It will avoid the evil of appearing to be indifferent to the feelings of our gracious sovereign, and to be insensible to the preservation of his rights. (Hear, hear, hear!) It will also avoid the evil, still of greater magnitude, of giving its consent and approbation to this odious mode which has been adopted, of transferring subjects from one prince to another. Gracious God! I appeal to those who have felt the danger with which regular governments have been threatened by the mad opinions of visionary enthusiasts:—can there be any thing found in the wildest scheme of the most daring speculator, so calculated to shake the stability of regular governments, as this power that has been assumed, whether in a republic or in a monarchy, is of no consequence, of transferring subjects, without any regard whatever to the character of those by whom they are to be governed; unmindful whether they are possessed of their attachment or their detestation? Exchange field for field, exchange cattle for cattle; but never exchange your people! (Hear! hear! hear!) Some attention and respect should surely be paid to the attachment of a government to its subjects, and some to the attachment of subjects to their government. This mutual attachment has ever, Sir, been considered by all reasoners on the social compact, as the fundamental corner stone of society. Truly has it been so considered. How far the fabric has been shaken by this rude violence that has been offered to it, I leave to the judgment of gentlemen who have devoted their minds to the investigation of the subject. Feeling, Sir, as I do on it, I must avow, I felt peculiar pleasure in sending that

note to baron Jacob, in which I informed him of his majesty's unalterable determination never to consent to the transfer of his faithful and affectionate Hanoverian subjects. (Hear! hear!)—I do not know that it is necessary to make any further observations: but before I sit down, I must state, that there can be no doubt, but that the shutting the ports of Prussia to British vessels alone is most clearly and unquestionably an act of hostility against this country." Mr. Fox, then concluded, by moving an address of thanks to his majesty, which (as usual) was an echo of the message.
IMPORTANT STATE PAPER.
DECLARATION.
George the third, by the grace of God, of the United Kingdoms of Great-Britain and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, duke of Brunswick and Lüneburgh, arch-treasurer and elector of the holy Roman empire, &c. &c.
The court of Prussia has avowed those hostile designs, which she thought to conceal by her friendly professions.
The Note Verbale, delivered on the 4th of April by the Prussian envoy, baron Jacob Kloet, to the British ministry, announces that the electorate of Hanover has been taken possession of, and that the ports of the German sea and of Lubeck have been closed against the British flag.
This declaration gives the lie to all those assurances by which the cabinet of Berlin has hitherto endeavoured to cloak its proceedings: to which it moreover adds the pretension that his Prussian majesty has acquired by his system of policy, claims to the gratitude of all the northern powers.
Thus actually dispossessed of the ancient inheritance of my family, and insulted in my rights as a sovereign, I have ordered those measures to be taken which the honour of my crown requires: but I still owe it to myself, to Europe, and to my subjects, to make a publick declaration of my sentiments, as elector of Brunswick and Lüneburgh, upon the unjust usurpation of my German possessions.
It is not necessary to prove how contrary this act is to the rights of nations, or to the laws of the German empire. Their infraction is too evident to be required to be proved. It is the most sacred principles of good faith, of honour, and in fact, of all the obligations upon which the reciprocal safety of different states amongst themselves, and of each civil society in itself, repose, which are trodden under foot in such a manner, that the world would have difficulty in believing it, if I did not cause the facts to be laid before them, which are authenticated in the narrative which I have ordered to be prepared.
The proceedings of the court of Berlin, when the electorate was occupied by its troops in 1801—its conduct, far from being friendly during the negotiation for indemnities which followed the peace of Luneville—the declaration which it made, when France prepared to invade the electorate—and, lastly, the burdensome conditions under which it endeavoured to cause it to be evacuated, to substitute her own troops, instead of those of France, had given too many proofs to the government of Hanover, not to oblige it to endeavour to avoid all sort of intervention on the part of this power, even at the moment that it was on the point of engaging in a dispute with France. The events which retarded the arrival in Hanover of the expedition concerted between Great Britain, Russia and Sweden, gave the Prussian troops an opportunity of anticipating them, after the French army had been obliged to evacuate the electorate.
This step was accompanied by the most friendly protestations on the part of Prussia. She invited the Hanoverian government to resume its functions in my name, and to collect the wreck of the army.
The country, already so unfortunate, doubly felt the weight of the numerous requisitions extorted by the Prussian corps, without the least regard to the situation in which the French left it.
After the unfortunate result of the campaign of the Allies in the south of the empire, an attack in the north was to be expected. His imperial majesty of Russia, to obviate the dangers to which Prussia might be exposed, placed, in consequence of the convention of Potsdam, his troops under count de Tolstoy, and the corps of general Bennigsen, under the orders of his Prussian majesty, and promised him, moreover, all the assistance for which he might have occasion. It was scarcely to be expected that Prussia would avail herself of this advantage, and of that which the promise of the subsidy she had asked of Great Britain gave her, to obtain from France terms contrary to the interests which these resources were intended to protect. This, notwithstanding, has actually happened. The secret treaty, the effects of which are beginning to appear, was signed by count Haugwitz, and the French general Duroc, the 15th of December, 1805, the period fixed as the term when Prussia was to declare against France, in case that power should have rejected the propositions which count Haugwitz was to make her, in consequence of the convention of Potsdam.
Seven days after, December 22, the cabinet of Berlin proposed to the British ambassador the arrangements to be taken in common with the Prussian generals, for the positions of the Allied armies in Lower Saxony; and dispatched, in consequence, lieutenant colonel Baron De Krusemark, with a letter to the Hanoverian government, to induce it to furnish provisions for the French garrison at Havelberg.
It was necessary to concur in this arrangement, (which was only provisionally terminated the 4th of January,) because it was to prevent the French troops from undertaking any thing against Hanover during the negotiation.
Was the court of Berlin then ignorant in what manner count Haugwitz had concluded this negotiation? Did it not know, before the signature of the treaty, what would be the end of it? Or, did that minister dispose as he pleased of the good faith of his majesty?
It was on the 27th of January that the cabinet of Berlin announced to the Hanoverian government, "that in consequence of a treaty signed and ratified by the two parties, any German possessions would no longer be occupied by the French troops; that they would be entirely evacuated by those who were still there, and delivered up, until a future peace between England and France should have decided their condition, to the protection of the troops of his Prussian majesty, and to his exclusive administration." The Hanoverian government was required, but to no purpose, to intimate to all the publick officers, that they were, for the future, to consider themselves as finally responsible to the Prussian commission of Administration, excluding all foreign reference.
The dispatch addressed the 25th of January, to the Prussian minister, and intended to justify his proceedings, was signed with the king of Prussia's own hand. It ended with these words: "I think it unnecessary to observe how much the territories in question ought to be satisfied with this change of scene; and my wishes would be fulfilled if in consequence of the disinterested views by which I am impelled, the administration I have taken upon me should turn out to the happiness of the country and its inhabitants; and by that means satisfactory to his Britannick majesty, to whom I desire nothing more than to give, in this instance, as in all others, all the proofs of consideration, of deference, and of friendship, which circumstances may put in my power."
The experience of the past, and a well-founded apprehension of the future, did not allow me to hesi-
tate about the part necessary to be taken; and my electoral government was instructed not to enter into any negotiation, the object of which might have been to avoid a new French invasion, by allowing the Prussians to occupy Hanover.
The protest made upon this occasion by my electoral minister of state, was ineffectual. The king of Prussia caused the greater part of the country to be occupied at the moment that my troops re-embarked; and his measures were executed without the least regard to that protest.
It was too easy to foresee that count Haugwitz would find means at Paris to bring back the arrangement between Prussia and France, announced here as ratified by the contracting parties, to its original intention.
This was what took place; and the French troops took possession of Anspach, one of the objects of compensation according to the treaty of Dec. 15, the very day that the Marquis de Lucchesini could reach Berlin with intelligence that France required the execution of the articles agreed upon at Vienna.
The answer returned by the British cabinet to the communication of Jan. 25, did not arrive at Berlin until after the minister of State, Baron Hardenberg, had announced to the British envoy the hostile measures which have compelled me to suspend my relations with a Court which could so far forget itself. The Prussian note of April 4, can furnish no good arguments to establish an unjustifiable measure.
It begins by vaunting the pacific dispositions of Prussia. This disposition is no further sincere than as it has for its foundation the principles of a just neutrality. The note delivered by the court of Berlin to the French minister on the 14th of October, at the very instant that Prussia appeared to feel the affront which she received by the violation of the territory of Anspach, acknowledges that the conduct which she had followed to that time had proved of advantage to France.
Her actions had much less pretensions to the character of impartiality. After having permitted the French troops who seized on the electorate of Hanover, a passage through the Prussian territory, she declared herself ready to oppose, sword in hand, that which the emperor of Russia had demanded for his armies.
France herself forced the passage: she pretended to offer excuses for that step, but it was in a manner equally offensive.
She had seen too clearly where the resentment of Prussia would terminate, which in fact appeared to be stifled when her imperial majesty of Russia, engaged in a personal communication with the king, Prussia then demanded subsidies of Great Britain, which were promised to her, and she signed the convention of Potsdam, the conditions of which she would doubtless have been more disposed to fulfil, if I could have so far forgotten my duty, as to consent to the proposition of ceding the electorate of Hanover for some Prussian province.
Prussia affirms, that from the events of the war, she has not had the choice of means to secure the safety of its Monarchy, and of the states of the north. She wishes to make it appear, that she has been compelled to aggrandize herself, and to become the instrument, rather than the object of the vengeance of my enemies.
Such an avowal does not become a great power. All Europe knows that it depended on Prussia, before the battle of Austerlitz, to give repose to Europe, if she had taken the part which her real interests, and the outraged honour of her monarchy dictated to her. She can no longer be excused, after having missed such an opportunity; and even since the event of the 2d of December, did she not command an army of 250,000 men, who still remember the victories it obtained under the great Frederick, which was in the best dispositions, and supported by the whole Russian army, two corps of which were actually under the command of the king of Prussia.
She would, without doubt, have been subject to certain risks; but she found herself in a situation, when every danger must be encountered, to save the honour of the state. The prince who hesitates in making a choice, destroys the principle which serves as the basis of a military monarchy; and Prussia ought already to begin to feel the sacrifice she has made of her independence.
The note of April 4, affirms, "that France had considered the electorate as its conquest, and that its troops had been on the point of re-entering it, to make a definitive disposal of it."
The electorate of Hanover, as an integral part of the Germanic empire, is not concerned in the war between Great-Britain and France; nevertheless, it has been unjustly invaded by that power, which has, notwithstanding, frequently indicated the object for which she was disposed to restore it.
France was at length compelled to abandon the country, and forty thousand of my troops, and those of my allies were established there, when the count de Haugwitz signed the treaty which disposes of my states. It is true, that the Russian corps was then at the disposal of his Prussian majesty; but its chief with the genuine spirit of an honorable man, was not the less determined to fight, if the allies of his master were attacked; we shall not speak of the French garrison which remained at Havelberg, insufficient in point of number; deprived of the means of defence; and on the point of being besieged, when the promises of Prussia caused the plan to be abandoned.
The intention of France to dispose definitively of the electorate, would have been contrary to the assertions she has so often made. It would, moreover, have been contrary to the usage of war, since even a conquest is not definitively disposed of before a peace; and particularly at a moment when a wish might exist to manifest a pacific disposition.
Prussia had no right to judge if Great-Britain had the means of opposing the return of my enemies to the electorate. Her power furnishes her with the means of bringing the war to an honorable end, for the interests she defends: but it is difficult to conceive in what light Prussia pretends that her measures removed troops that are strangers to the electorate, and insure the repose of the north. Her troops in consequence of the treacherous conduct of her cabinet, will remain as much strangers to the electorate as the French troops.
Prussia should not speak of her sacrifices at the moment when her only aim is to aggrandize herself, unless she feels the loss of her independence to be such, and how much she has departed from her duty, in abandoning one of the oldest possessions of her house, and of subjects who implored, in vain, her assistance. Besides, her sacrifices have no connexion with my system of policy, and confer no right on her to usurp the government of my German subjects, whose fidelity nothing has hitherto shaken, and which they will retain towards my person, and a family of princes who for many ages have only sought their happiness.
It is evident that the conduct of the court of Berlin is not the free expression of the will of its sovereign, but the consequence of the influence exercised by my enemies in the cabinet of that prince. All the courts, and all the states, however, who can judge of circumstances, and all that they owe to the system adopted by the court of Berlin, will agree that the act committed against a sovereign united to his Prussian majesty by the ties of blood, and until now by those of friendship, places the safety of Europe in greater danger than any act of hostility on the part of a power with which one might be at open war.
Convinced of the justice of my cause, I make my appeal to all the powers of Europe, who are interested in resisting the consolidation of a system, which,
by threatening the political existence of an integral part of the German empire, brings into question the security of the whole. I demand, most earnestly, the constitutional aid which is due to me as elector, from the empire, its august head, as well as Russia and Sweden, the powers which have guaranteed its constitution, and who have already manifested, and still continue to manifest, the most honourable disposition for the preservation of my states.
Lastly, I protest in the most solemn manner, for myself and my heirs, against every encroachment on my rights in the electorate of Brunswick Lüneburgh, and its dependencies; and I repeat, in quality of Elector, the declaration made by the minister of my crown at the court of Berlin, that no advantage, arising from political arrangements, much less any offer whatever of an indemnity, or equivalent, shall ever engage me to forget what I owe to my dignity, the attachment and dignity of my Hanoverian subjects, as to yield myself to the alienation of my electorate.
Given at the Palace of Windsor, the 20th day of April, 1806, in the 46th year of my reign. (L. S.) GEORGE R.
F. COUNT DE MUSTER.
Speculations from a Paris Paper, received at the office of the Ledger.
There may be remarked in the English journals which have hitherto preserved a kind of moderation and justice, an alteration of manners and principles which may be fatal to the country they wish to defend and even to the party they think to serve.
The results of the late war and the spirit of the treaty of Presburgh, seemed to have thrown a light on, at least, a salutary fright into the sound part of the English nation. Whence this sudden change of opinion and style? Does it proceed from any hopes they may still entertain on the Continent? Is it to be ascribed to new maritime successes? The thing is not easy to be determined; for the absurdity of the hopes and the vanity of the pretensions are very perceptible.
The new rancour with which the English writers lavish their invective against France, the hatred they endeavour to stir up between the two nations, is neither favourable to the cause of England, nor conformable to the laws of morality or policy. The spirit that dictates it, is too clearly seen into: the glory and power of France raise these torrents of abuse and rage: the abundance with which they flow, proves better than any thing could do, the prosperity she has attained.
It is very natural that England should rejoice at her maritime successes; but it would be better for her to profit of them to be just and moderate in her pretensions. Every government that makes war should, if it would avoid being taxed with folly, have an aim and reasonable hopes. The English government could doubtless, not very clearly determine either its aim or its hopes.
We continually hear the English writers arraigning, on the one hand, the ambition of France, and, on the other, boasting with exaggeration of the inexhaustible riches and strength of England: this is a contradiction which it is necessary to lay open.
These writers tell the world nothing new in saying that their navy is mistress of the seas and of commerce; that it has successively beat, gained over or weakened those of the other European nations. France is very far from contesting that her enemy has not in reality conquered this fatal tyranny: nay, it is this very thing which renders the war so legitimate and which should rouse all nations slaves to the same power. What is a victory more in favour of England, unless the justice and necessity of employing new means of injuring her, when they can be found in the resources of the French nation and the genius who governs it. If France has already obtained so many compensations from the allies of England, she may still acquire more, the gold and friendship of Great Britain have yet produced only misfortunes to those who have accepted them.
To examine only the superficies of the powers, England is in a much more formidable and more flourishing situation than she was previous to the French revolution; she has captured several foreign colonies; she has obtained five or six naval victories; she has destroyed all other navies; she has seen perish and she has sacrificed the interests of her allies; but she has increased her apparent strength and opulence in the most extraordinary manner. If this be a real and solid power, how can she reasonably complain of the acquisitions of France? The war which she persists in carrying on, is then only a war of pride and speculation. On the other hand, if notwithstanding so many losses experienced by France both in her navy and in her commerce, she must be acknowledged more powerful than she was, there is then in continental strength more solid principle of glory and prosperity. In this case, the war which England continues to wage, is absurd, since it cannot add, even with maritime success, to her future safety, and must certainly increase the offensive means of her enemy. By acting upon the same principles and with the same means, she must witness the same results; she is unable to change them; whereas France has numberless other attacks to make.
The English government would be in the wrong to weigh the future by the past, France, having broken the obstacle which she met with in her route, must develop new resources. We have seen excellent generals and good troops defeated, for attempting to follow the old roads of tactics against a commander who had found out new ones. With enemies of determined resolution one should not make use of vulgar means. Statesmen are grossly mistaken, when they take extraordinary events for impossibilities.
Although the English government should have at their disposal all the navies of the world, without a solid support on the Continent, they cannot parry the blows that may be struck at them. It is but a vain luxury, an onerous scaffolding for the builders, and will prove useless to their posterity.
A French poet has said: "Le trident de Neptune est le sceptre du monde." This verse is no longer any thing more than a brilliant and pompous flash. It was true for England as long as her gold could keep up misunderstanding and sow discord among the courts of Europe. But should the continent to-morrow acknowledge its common interests, should it proclaim its rights and know how to free itself from humiliating tributes, in ten years the English ships would rot upon their keels, or the merchants would come to repeat in its ports the meanness they are guilty of at Canton; if indeed ere that period England be not suddenly overturned by a more terrible catastrophe.
Those who see in the continuation of the war only ships or colonies more or less, have not profited much from the great political lessons which providence has given them for these ten years past. They have not penetrated the depth of thought of him who has deranged all calculations and all conceptions, at one time by the force of his arms, at another by the skill of his diplomacy. It is dangerous for England to provoke such an enemy too far; it is very senseless to subject the future to ordinary chances, when one sees in the past so much cause for astonishment and so many prodigies.
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Gazette Maritime Memoranda.
Ship Caledonian, Dickson, 37 days from Liverpool, and 30 days from Belfast. Salt & Dry Goods, W. Dickson—The brig Martha Bland sailed same day from Liverpool for City Point—Left at Liverpool the brig Wheeler, Bessom, to sail in 14 days for this port. British brig Brothers, Johnston, 43 days from Whitehaven, Slate, &c. Warren Ashley—In long. 52, spoke ship Fredonia, Richardson, from this port bound to Falmouth, 11 days out. Sch'r Alliance, Rock, 43 hours from New-York. The barque Petersburg, Davis, arrived at Cork after a passage of 33 days, and sailed the 20th of April for Liverpool.
The Editor of this Paper, will sell EIGHTY REAMS of such PAPER as the Ledger is printed on this day, and will be printed on the two next publications. A credit of ninety days will be given for an approved note. Ledger-Office, May 30, 1806.
BUTLER'S Packet will sail for Alexandria, on Sunday. June 6. Newcomb's Packet will sail for New-York on SUNDAY next, wind and weather permitting. June 4.
WIG-WAM GARDENS.
On account of the wetness of the weather the exhibition of the FIRE-WORKS, ILLUMINATION, &c. is postponed until next week, of which notice will be given. June 6. 813
AUCTION.
On Saturday, the 7th instant, at 11 o'Clock, on Mr. Myers' Wharf, in Portsmouth, will be sold for Cash, without reserve, 29 hogsheads TOBACCO. Damaged on board the brig Echo, Fonnant, master, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and others concerned, by Richard Bowden, 798 June 4. 2
AUCTION.
WILL BE POSITIVELY SOLD, On FRIDAY, the 13th inst. at 11 o'clock in Market-Square, 101 Puncheons Old Antigua RUM, 16 Barrels of SUGAR—Imported in the brig Catharine, Joseph Seaward, Master, from Antigua—Terms, 4 and 6 months for all sums over 1000 Dollars, all under 2 and 4 months, for approved negotiable paper. Thomas Willock, 813 June 6. 3t
FOR SALE, The sch'r FAIR AMERICAN, Burthen about five hundred barrels—apply James Wallace, 609 June 6. 3t
Now Landing from on board the schooner Alliance, from New-York, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 3 Hhds. Lump SUGAR; 37 Bales CASSIA, A few kegs family BUTTER—And in Store, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, 200 Barrels Potomac Herrings—For Sale by James M'Clenachan, 810 June 6. tf
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing American copper bottomed Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, master, one half of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master, or William Dickson, 811 June 6. tf
FOR LONDON, Direct, The fine fast sailing Ship ELEANOR, B. Lord, Master, eight months old, and burthen 400 hogsheads. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to captain Lord on board, or to N. HERON, 814 June 6. tf
FOR NEW-YORK, The Sloop CLINTON, burthen 66 tons, ready to receive freight—For terms apply to Reilly & Tunis, 813 June 6. 2
At a Chancery District Court, held in Williamsburg, the 21st day of April, 1806.
Alexander Love, Plaintiff, William Crammond, John Lemay, and Hugh Holmes, Ex'rs of David Cay, surviving partner of Andrew Clow, & co. Messrs. Hugh Holmes, and Robert Rainy, and Arthur Jones, Defendants. On the motion of the Plaintiff by his counsel, leave is given to amend his bill, by making Holder Huggins, and Sarah his wife, late Sarah Moore, executrix of John Moore, deceased, Miles King, George Lang, John Darby, Robert Annistead, and Worlick Westwood, defendants—Whereupon the plaintiff filed his amended bill, and subpoenas are awarded him against the said defendants—On which the Clerk of this Court is directed to make the endorsements prayed for in the said bill, and on the further motion of the plaintiff, the Court doth refer the accounts between him and Andrew Clow, & co and William Crammond, John Lemay, and Hugh Holmes, in their own right, and Messrs. Hugh Holmes and Robert Rainy, to Master Commissioner Mordaugh, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the Court reported, with any matters specially stated, thought pertinent by himself, or required by the parties. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
Commissioner's Office, Portsmouth, May 29th, 1806. I appoint the 23th day of June, 1806, for carrying the above order into effect, on which day the parties are requested to attend at my Office, with their papers and documents. (Signed) T. W. Mordaugh, M. C. June 4. t25Je 795
FOR SALE, A LOT OF GROUND, Nearly opposite to Mr. Collins's, on Smith's Point, fronting on York and Butte streets, 55 feet by 180—If not sold at Private Sale before Saturday, the 14th inst. it will on that day be Sold at Public Auction, at the Exchange Coffee-House, at the hour of 12 o'Clock—For terms, apply to William Hartshorne, Jun. Also, at Private Sale.
A PHLETON and HARNESS, nearly new; a COACHEE and HARNESS; and a likely CHAIR HORSE that goes well under the saddle—Apply as above. June 2. 796
Whereas my wife ELIZA STUART, twelve months since eloped from my bed and board; this is to give notice that I will pay no debts of her contracting. James Stuart. May 21. 797

D. R. WADDEY, & Co. Have just received per the Ship Dumfries , from London, an additional assortment of  SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are a large quantity of BUNTING , broad and narrow, of every colour, which they offer for Sale. Also on hand,  Teneriffe WINE, Holland & Country GIN, 4th Proof Cognac BRANDY , of superior quality, Hibbert's BROWN STOUT , in casks of 6 1-2 dozen, Double Gloucester CHEESE , Old L. P. Madeira WINE , fit for immediate use, Muscovado SUGAR , in hds. and bbls.— LOAF do. in do.  N. E. RUM and WHISKEY. May 5. tf 718
SPRING GOODS.  RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Dumfries , from London, a handsome assortment of  Spring and Summer GOODS, which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. 2m 696 Landing on Gibson's Wharf, from on board the schooner Catharine Shepherd , Capt. Webb, from Surinam, a choice CARGO of  MOLASSES in hogsheads and tierces, And from on board the sch. Union , Capt. Buck, from Antigua, Antigua RUM of superior quality. In Store, Tobago RUM , Madeira and Teneriffe WINE , 7 years old;  MOLASSES in casks of 1 dozen each; A few kegs Hog's LARD , &c. Harrison Allmand. April 28. tf 704
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Warehouse in Wide Water Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536  TO RENT, (And possession given immediately,) The commodious STORE on Main-Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods. ALSO, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES , with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Farmar. Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES , The property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. tf 640
Will be landed Tomorrow on Commerce-Street Wharf, 118 Bags Caracas COCOA , 18 Barrels Superior quality SUGAR , 1 Tierce 9 Bales COTTON .—For Sale by Jas. & Thos. Tucker. April 16. tf 669
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK . Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643 For Sale by the Subscribers, a general assortment of  Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL , Sheathing PAPER , Bar IRON ,  TOBACCO , Richmond Inspection; FLOUR ,  PORK , Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gin CASES ; 20 Boxes SEGARS . They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of  GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE , Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. April 16. 668
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield , and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET , 50 Casks do. 6 do. BURGUNDY , 36 do. HERMITAGE , 25 do. SALAD OIL , 25 do. PRESERVED FRUITS , 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES .—All of very superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. tf 601
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS , from 15 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren. April 15. tf 661 We have received by the brig Fame , Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM , 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES .—For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT , (or a part thereof) situated on the west side of Great Water-Street, at the head of Woodside's wharf, running to Holt's Lane; the House is 60 feet in front and 30 in width; the Lot 60 feet in length and 40 feet deep, renting at 936 dollars per year—on a lease for 99 years renewable for ever, subject to an annual ground rent of 120 dollars.—Enquire of the Editor of this paper. April 21. tf 663 I will give the following prices for 200 Cords of OAK BARK , to be delivered at Saiter's, free of damage. Spanish Oak, - 10 dollars per Cord, Willow do. - 9 do. do. Red do. - 8 do. do. Young White do. - 7 do. do. Theo. Armistead. April 23. 3m 687
FRESH TEAS, Just received from Philadelphia, in whole, half, and quarter chests, Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson } TEAS. all of this Spring importation, and we warrant them of the very first quality imported, by wholesale or retail. Fisk & Callett. Who have this day landed, 75 tierces choice New RICE , in whole and half tierces. April 21. tf 683
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN , who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. tf 479
SPRING GOODS.  GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received per the Ship Dumfries , from London, their  Supply of Spring GOODS, which consist of a general and well selected assortment. Also, a fresh supply of Ladies' fashionable Kid SHOES . April 25. tf 698
SPRING GOODS.  COOKE AND SANFORD, No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Brothers from Liverpool, and Dumfries from London, an extensive assortment of  SPRING GOODS, consisting of Irish Linens assorted, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheerings, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 8-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chamberlain Muslin, Cambricks do., Cambricks Dimities, Furniture do., Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black net Shawls, Superfine Cloths and Cassimere, meres, Common Cassimeres and Grandrells, Umbrellas and Parasols, Kid Shoes, Hats assorted, in cases, Seine Twine, Osnaburghs and Hempen Rolls, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Checks and Stripes, Calicoes and Ginghams, Fashionable Waistcoating, White and coloured Janes, Powder, Shot, &c. &c. ON HAND, Yellow NANKEENS , first chop, Beeboom GURRAHS —and 6000 wt. BACON , April 25. 2m 695
FOR SALE, One Hundred and Thirty Shares of  Virginia Bank Stock, and Exchange on London. Thomas Payson. May 23. tf 758  FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given) The HOUSE lately occupied by Messrs. Shanks & Binford, in Brewer-Street. Apply to Robert Gibson. May 19. tf 750
NOW LANDING, Hyson } TEAS. Hyson Skin } Young Hyson } A few Hogsheads Grenada RUM . For Sale at Marsden's wharf, by James M'Clenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. May 12. tf 732
Wanted to Purchase, Fifty Shares of Virginia Bank Stock, for which Cash will be given. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. May 30. tf 775
FOR SALE, My LANDS , in Greensville County , containing by survey one thousand and seventy acres, more or less, and lies about eight miles above Belfield. There is a good Dwelling-House 32 by 26 feet, with four rooms and five places to them below, and four rooms above stairs; also, convenient Out-Houses for a family. It is a pleasant, high, and healthy situation, convenient to several Mills, the Camp Meeting-House, and in a good neighbourhood. The premises may be viewed at any time—the terms will be moderate, and made known on application to the Subscriber on the premises, who wishes early application to be made by those inclined to purchase the same. Peter Pelham. Greensville County, May 30. 4w 776
THE LAST NOTICE. As very little attention has been paid to my Advertisement of Feb'y last, I am under the necessity of assuring such as do not come forward and settle with me, on or before the 12th inst. they will after that period find their Bonds, Notes, or Accounts, in the hands of an Attorney, with instructions to sue indiscriminately. William Leigh. June 2. tf 754 A few barrels of LIMES , for sale by James Wallace. June 2. tf 792
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of  Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 6d per M. 4d, do. at 24 3/4 per M. 3d, do. at 24 3/4 per M. 4d, Nails at 24 3/4 per M. 3d & 2d do. at 24 3/4 per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE, A pair of well broke young Carriage HORSES , and a London made PHLETON . Enquire at this Office. June 2. tf 737  FOR SALE, A likely Negro MAN , 25 years old. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. June 2. tf 788
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN or Drifted from the Ferry Steps, on Sunday last, a NEW YAWL , about 15 feet long, has never been painted, her bottom payed with pitch. The above reward will be given to any person who may deliver said Boat to Phinehas Dana, & co. June 2. tf 793
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT , on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barraud. Jan. 24. tf 406
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN , 11 Boxes Imperial TEA , 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout . Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine , fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560
CASH Given for Twenty Shares of  VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. tf 579  IRISH LINENS, &c. The Subscriber has received from Dublin, by the Ship Trepid , a choice assortment of Irish Linens, Sheeting, Diapers, &c. which he offers for Sale on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. May 10. 2m 747
At a Hustings' Court, continued and held the 29th day of April, 1806—Moses Myers, James Taylor, jun. and John Camp, are appointed to hold the Election for Common Council-Men, for the present year, in ward No. 2. A Copy, Teste, Wm. SHARP, Clerk. Pursuant to the above order, an Election will be held at the house of Moses Myers, on the 24th next month. Moses Myers, James Taylor, jun. John Camp. May 23. tdo 761
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given to any person for delivering to me at Surrey Court House, or securing in any Jail so that I get him again, a Negro man, formerly the property of Capt. Samuel Ellis, of Cobham, known by the name of BLUE JOHN , about 5 feet 2 inches high, remarkably well made, about 35 years of age, speaks French very well, and has been accustomed to going by water. I suspect he is about Norfolk. All masters of vessels and others are forwarded employing or carrying him off. Richard Mason, Surrey Court House. May 28. 2w 768
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Balthouse, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD , 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. tf 614
Lost or Mis-sent, Fifty Reams of Demy Printing PAPER , shipped from New-York about the 5th of December last, on board the Amanda , Capt. William Smith, directed to the care of Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & co. Petersburg. Information of the above will be thankfully received by William Boylan. Halifax, April 30. tf 724
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
GERMAN GOODS.  JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS , for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz. 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6300 East-India Gunny Bags, 325 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces while Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Osnaburghs, 160 pieces Platillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowfas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bedtickling 2 yards wide, 24 do. Matrass Tickling, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dollars per piece, 14 do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dollars per piece, 240 do. Velvet Ribbon, assorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 3000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, 300 doz. Watch Chains, assorted, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 16 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Godfield's Spanish Segars, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 60000 Toy Marbles, 1 case fine Hats, 100 wt. Twine, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords, 25 boxes short Pipes, three groce each, 350 wt. Canary Seed, 1 cask Glue, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, Gazes plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do. common, single do. Flutes, patent and plain, Fifes; Octaves; Tambourins; Flageolets; double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Musick, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws. Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz. Fifty assorted Trunk, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket-Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongues, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Bells, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Wafer Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 2000 Agate Pins, Jewellery and Crystal Beeds, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Plush for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamps and Wicks, Backgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards. Apply as above. May 18. tf 744
NOTICE. The Subscriber has taken into partnership Mr. Paul Proby, and Mr. Patrick Harman. The business in future will be carried on under the firm of Proby, Harman, & Co. Thomas H. Parker. May 30. tf 779  For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with. John Hamilton, Consul.  PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805.  NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-ninth day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence. Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five. The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts. N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz. "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
VILLAINY EXPOSED. On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS , master of the schooner Aurora , of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Belisarius , John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Dichol, Esq., Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was drove into port, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coastwise Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or in an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 535
One Hundred Dollars Reward. WILL be given, to white or black, to that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY , who runs away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks pretty when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore teeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton clothing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forward all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port-Tombstone, near Edenton. March 17. tf 587
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY , 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM , 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE , 30 Barrels WHISKEY , 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY , 30 Bags PEPPER , 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES , 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales Fine CASSAS , 5 do. Beerboom GURRAHS —For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
COW-POX. The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated. George Balfour. Feb. 12. tf 505
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.