Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-07-13 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLIC ADVERTISER
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 15, 1807.
[NO. 155.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK...
For Charter. The Ship AVERICK, captain De Cost...
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hhds. 14 tierces and 47 barrels...
For Sale or Charter. The Schooner DIANA TALBOT...
Who is landing from said Schooner, and for Sale, 47 boxes white and brown Havanna...
For Sale. The fast sailing coppered ship CALEDONI...
Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, Stoved SALT, loose and in sacks...
For Sale. The coppered Schooner ANN, with all her materials...
The entire CARGO of said Schooner, Consisting of Prime Antigua SUGARS...
For Charter. The Brig CATHARINE, A Siewett, master...
For LIVERPOOL. The good Ship MARS, J. Chuat, master...
For LIVERPOOL. The Ship MINERVA, Henry Keale, master...
For CHARTER. The JULIA, 350 hogheads burthen...
WANTED. A good fast-sailing VESSEL, of 1200 barrels burthen...
For Sale on a long credit, 50 puncheons Grenada RUM.
500 barrels superfine FLOUR, of very superior quality.
For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. Who want A SHIP of 200 to 250 hogheads burthen...
From the Virginia Gazette.
ORATION
Delivered on the FOURTH of JULY, by THOMAS MARSHALL, Esq. one of the members of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues...
FELLOW COUNTRYMEN. Once more, the revolving year brings round the important day on which the people of America, declared themselves independent...
The human mind on some occasions, acquires a sublime grandeur at other times unknown to it...
Britain had closed a long and bloody war, in which she had triumphed over the greatest powers of the earth...
Turning our eyes from the sages who presided in our councils, with what pride and satisfaction must we view a brave and virtuous yeomanry...
their country, cheerfully relinquish their labours for the tented field...
That is a spirit which both heaven and earth, is dissipated and lost for ever.
For right long years, the great work of the people steadily advanced...
From that day, which saw the birth of the nation, the barrier of the Atlantic...
While the nation was in the throes of a difficult contest...
Brave and disinterested patriots! Never shall your services be forgotten...
At the head of this host of heroes, we behold a chief marked out by heaven as the saviour of his country.
Who can take a short review of our history without sentiments of the most glowing admiration...
TO COTTAGE FARTHENWARE. 1000 Dozen, 1000 Dozen, 1000 Dozen...
Every Dollar Reward. Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Justice...
100 hogheads TOBACCO only. We wanted to complete the loading of the ship Mary.
Of Discount and Deposit. U. S. Bank, Norfolk, July 6, 1807.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling.
Sherry Wine and Cadiz Salt. Landing at Marsden's wharf, the CARGO of the brig Catherine.
Choice Sherry Wine and Coarse Salt. A few pipes of the old Madeira WINE, that have had the advantage of a voyage to South America.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Halkett and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogheads refined SUGAR.
For RENT, A very convenient Two Story Dwelling House, with a passage and three large rooms on the first story...
The fire-proof WARE-HOUSE, on Commerce-street, between those occupied by Mr. Morgan and myself.
200 barrels superfine FLOUR. 100 do. Navy Biscuits, 450 do. Kils don Biscuits...
The new copper fastened Ship POCAHUNTAS, C. Tompkins, master, will sail about the 15th next month...

THE PUBLIC LEDGER
THE VERY AND ANY SORT OF THE TIMES, HIS ROOM AND PRESS.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1807.
THE EDITOR of this paper, with every person belonging to his establishment, being of the 54th Regiment, now in actual service, must excuse us to our readers for the want of matter that will be apparent in the Ledger occasionally.
Persons who have subscribed labour towards the repairs of Fort Norfolk, are respectfully requested to send their negroes without delay. In order to ascertain the expence of repairing this fortification, an accurate account has been kept of the hands employed, in which the labour of two boys is rated equal to one man.
To capt. Boyington, of the ship Sally, from Liverpool, we are indebted for a London paper, 7th (Courier) of the 20th May, from which we have extracted every thing that was worth noticing. Capt. B. had papers of the 21st and 22nd, but they are in the possession of some of the British officers in the roads. Although this paper does not contain any important information, we are assured by it that all the accounts which have been received of a battle about the last of April, were without foundation. The grand armée remains as heretofore, which it would appear is alarmed at the consequences that defeat would produce. Negotiations, it does appear, are still going on, and we should not be surprised that they should result in peace.
The British grand expedition, we first understood from capt. Boyington, had already sailed, but in this we were mistaken. It does not appear to us that this expedition is intended to act in Holland, or even in Germany, but probably will make an attempt on Holland, more especially if the allies should defeat Buonaparte. This expedition is said to consist of 40,000 men, among which are 8,000 cavalry.
On Friday last brigade orders were issued for calling into actual service the following force, viz. from the 54th regiment, 1 lieutenant-colonel, 2 majors, 8 captains, 8 lieutenants, 8 ensigns, 500 non-commissioned officers and soldiers, together with the cavalry, artillery and volunteer companies attached to that regiment. From the 7th regiment, 1 major, 4 captains, 4 lieutenants, 4 ensigns, and 200 non-commissioned officers and soldiers, with the cavalry and volunteer corps attached to that regiment, the whole making about 1,200 men. These and the troops from Richmond and Petersburg, make a force of about 1,600 men, the whole under the command of brigadier-general Matthews. It has not been judged expedient to order more men into actual service at present. The remainder of the 7th regiment, with the regiments of Princess Anne and Nansemond, are held to march at a moment's warning.
Official notification of the President's proclamation, was yesterday sent down to Commodore Douglas, by Lieutenant Ham, in the Revenue Cutter. And this morning the Bellona and Leopard, the two ships that were in the Roads, got under weigh and went down.
At a meeting of the citizens of the Town of Smithfield, and of the citizens of the County of Isle of Wight, held at the Court House of the county, on Monday the 6th of July, for the purpose of taking into consideration a communication from their fellow citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their Vicinities.
JOHN GOODRICH was unanimously elected chairman of the meeting, and MERIT MOORE ROBINSON secretary thereof.
The chairman laid before the meeting a letter from the committee of correspondence, appointed by the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and their vicinities, dated the 25th of June, 1807, and addressed to the citizens of Smithfield and Isle of Wight; together with two papers transmitted therewith—the one containing an account of the attack upon the Chesapeake, a frigate of the United States, under the command of commodore James Barron, by his Britannic majesty's ship of war the Leopard, commanded by captain Humphreys—and the other, certain resolutions thereupon entered into by the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities.
On motion, ordered, that the said letter, and the papers accompanying it be read to the meeting by the secretary; and the same having been accordingly read, the following resolutions were proposed as expressive of the sentiments and opinions of this meeting, as to the subjects now before them, and after mature consideration were unanimously adopted.
1. That nothing short of an absolute and pressing necessity can, in the opinion of this meeting, justify or even excuse a violation of an act of aggression upon another nation, without a previous declaration of war.
2. That the attack upon the Chesapeake, a frigate of the United States, by the Leopard, commanded by captain Humphreys, upon the Chesapeake, a frigate of the United States, under the command of
commodore James Barron, as a most flagrant, cowardly and unwarrantable outrage upon the sovereignty and dignity of the United States, as well as upon the laws of humanity; and if done by the orders of the British government, as an act of aggression, committed upon a nation believing itself at peace, and unapprized of its danger, as an act unsanctioned by any thing like necessity, disgraceful to a civilized nation, and suited only to the ferocious policy of barbarians, among whom alone the usage prevails of surprising their neighbours by sudden and unexpected hostilities in times of peace.
3. That the detention of four British seamen on board the Chesapeake, if true, as suggested by admiral Berkley in his orders to captain Humphreys, could neither justify a resort to force, as the first means of redress, nor even a demand to search a ship of war, such a demand being of itself, under any circumstances, an insult to the nation to which the ship belongs, and of course, one which commodore Barron was bound both by his duty and his honour to resist.
4. That the people of the United States, however, ought not, in the opinion of this meeting, even now provoked to it as they are by this outrage, to compromise the dignity of their government, or to interfere with the wisdom of its views, by any premature acts of violence, but ought to wait with confidence for the decision of government, and in the mean time, only to take preparatory and defensive measures.
5. That it is the interest as well as the duty of the people of the United States in the present crisis, with one soul and one voice, to assure those to whom they have confided their political concerns, of their devotion to their country—a country in which they find a portion of happiness far greater than is any where else enjoyed by man; and that they will support its government in every measure that may be deemed just and proper for defending its honour, maintaining its rights, or avenging its wrongs.
6. That a government, faithful to its duties, ought never to bring upon its country the evils of war, without the strongest reasons, and even then, only as the best alternative; but, on the other hand, as a wise and brave people can never hesitate to prefer war, with all its horrors and hazards, to the abandonment of their rights or the loss of their honour, a government formed by such a people, and for their benefit only, ought always to be influenced by the same correct and magnanimous sentiment.
7. That rational, firm, and dignified measures are always the best, and ought upon the present serious occasion, to be pursued; because, combining efficacy with justice, they will be not only most to the interest, but also most to the credit of the United States.
8. That the patriotic spirit with which the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, have resented the outrage lately committed upon the sovereignty and dignity of the United States, merits and receives the applause of this meeting.
9. That the citizens composing this meeting, deeming it expedient, until the government of the United States shall have decided upon the subject, that no intercourse, unless authorised for a particular or publick purpose, should be had by the citizens of the United States, with any of his Britannic majesty's ships of war; and that no supplies of any kind should be furnished to them, will cheerfully and firmly co-operate with their fellow citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities; in carrying this measure into effect, and will consider as infamously all who shall violate it.
On motion, ordered, that Thomas Price, James B. Southall, Richard W. Byrd, John Barber, gen. Emanuel Wills, col. Dolphin Driver, Arthur Smith, Francis M. Baykin, Edward Prudin, capt. Andrew Woody, James Wrenn, Jacob Gray, Henry Wills, Parker Wills, major Robert Ely, John Goodrich and M. M. Robinson, be a committee to superintend the object of the last mentioned resolution, and to carry the same into effect, as far as it can be legally and constitutionally done.
On motion, ordered, that the secretary transmit a copy of the proceedings of this meeting to the President of the United States; a copy to the Governor of this state; and one other copy to Daniel Bedinger, J. W. Murdaugh, and Theo. Armistead, esq., the committee of correspondence, appointed by the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities; together with the thanks of this meeting for their letter of the 25th of June, 1807.
Resolved unanimously. That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to the chairman and secretary thereof.
On motion, ordered, that the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger; and in the Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald.
JOHN GOODRICH, Chairman. MERIT M. ROBINSON, Sec'y. A true copy. M. M. ROBINSON, Sec'y.
INSURANCE IN ENGLAND.
In the present important crisis, and critical situation of the political relations between the United States and Great-Britain, we have deemed it a portion of our duty, to draw the attention of our mercantile friends to a matter well worthy of their serious consideration.
The very large amount of American property which is insured in England, is well known to every mercantile man, it is therefore worth an enquiry into the probable fate of these insurances in the event of war between the two countries. It is very clear that by special act of parliament no insurance made on the property of an enemy is valid but it has not yet been decided whether insurance made prior to the commencement of war, does not become void. It is very clear that such insurances cannot be recovered by law during the war.
The following extract from a work of great learning (Mar. on Ins. p. 36,) may be acceptable to our mercantile friends. The learned author having stated the law as to insurances upon enemies' property, and added some arguments upon the impolicy of permitting such insurances, thus proceeds:—
"But be this as it may, two cases have occurred during the present war, in which, though it has not been expressly determined that these insurances are illegal, yet it has been decided, that no action can be maintained on any policy, at the suit, or on the behalf, of an alien enemy, at least during the war, whether the insurance be made before or after the commencement of the war, and though the goods insured be of British manufacture, and shipped before the war began. These cases, independent of any parliamentary restraint, must in future throw a great impediment, at least, in the way of such insurances."
"The first of them was an action* on a policy upon goods on board the Greyhound, an American ship, effected before the passing of the stat. 33 G. III. c. 27, "at and from London to Bayonne."—It was averred in the declaration, that the policy was effected on account of certain persons therein named, who were interested in the goods, and that the ship was captured by the English.—The defendant pleaded first, that the persons interested were aliens, born in France, within the allegiance of the French king; that before the ship sailed, a war broke out between the king of Great-Britain and the persons exercising the powers of government in France; that the persons interested were inhabiting and commonant in France, under the government there; and that they were enemies of our king, and adhering to his enemies, &c.—Secondly, That the defendants were living in France, and enemies of the king; and that the goods were sent from London, after the commencement of the war, for the purpose of being landed in France, and delivered in a course of trade to the king's enemies.—To the first of these pleas, the plaintiff replied, That the persons interested were indebted to them in more than the value of the goods insured; and to the second, That the goods were not prohibited at the time when the policy was effected, and that they were shipped before the commencement of the war. Upon demurrer to each of these replications, the court gave judgment for the defendant, being clearly of opinion, that no action whatever could be maintained by, or in favour of, an alien enemy.—Lord Kenyon said, "that the case of Nathan v. Fisher, proceeded on the same principle: that there was no case in which the action had been supported in favour of an alien enemy; for though it was held in Ricard v. Bettingham, that the action by an enemy on a ransom bill might be maintained, the action was not brought till peace was restored."
"The insurance, in this case, having been made before the commencement of the war, was perfectly legal, and the insured only failed in their action on account of their temporary disability to sue.—And it would seem, from these latter words of lord Kenyon, that upon the return of peace, they might have maintained their action."
"In the other case†, it appeared that the plaintiff, as agent, in pursuance of directions for that purpose, caused an insurance to be made on account of Arrivet and others, subjects of France, on goods, consisting of British manufactures, shipped on board the Nancy, an American vessel, on the 19th March, 1793; that previous to the insurance and shipping of the goods, general reprisals were granted against France, and an embargo laid on all foreign vessels, except those belonging to states in amity with the king, not having naval or military stores, or any other prohibited articles on board: and that the ship having sailed on her voyage, was captured by the English, and the goods insured condemned as French property. Upon this case, which came before the court of King's Bench, upon a special verdict, stating the above facts, the court held clearly that it could not be distinguished from the above case of Brandon v. Nesbitt, and therefore gave judgment for the defendant."
"Here the insurance being on property belonging to persons who were in the situation of alien enemies at the time the policy was effected, afforded an opportunity of deciding the general question. But though the objection was made and fully argued, yet, according to the report of the case, the court expressed no opinion on that point, but gave judgment for the defendant, without stating any other ground than that it could not be distinguished from the foregoing case of Brandon v. Nesbitt.—But as the ground of the decision in that case was not, that the contract was void, but merely that an action could not be maintained at the suit of an alien enemy, the general question still remains undecided."
* Brandon v. Nesbitt, 6 T. R. 23. † Bristow v. Towers, 6 T. R. 35.
[Extracted from THE ACT, "For the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbours of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction."
Sec. 4. And in order to prevent insults to the authority of the laws, whereby the peace of the United States with foreign nations may be endangered, Be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States either to permit or interdict at pleasure, the entrance of the harbours and waters under the jurisdiction of the United States to all armed vessels belonging to any foreign nation, and by force to repel and move them from the same; except when they shall be forced in by distress, by the dangers of the sea, or being pursued by an enemy, or when charged with despatches or business from the government to which they belong; in which cases, as well as in all others when they shall be permitted to enter, the commanding officer shall immediately report his vessel to the collector of the
district, stating the object or cause of his entering the harbour or waters, shall take such position therein, as shall be assigned him by such collector, and shall conform himself, his vessel and crew, to such regulations respecting health, repairs, stay, intercourse, and departure, as shall be signified to him by the said collector, under the authority and directions of the President of the United States, and not conforming thereto, shall be required to depart from the United States.
Ser. 5. And be it further enacted, That whenever any armed vessel of a foreign nation, entering the harbours or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, and being required to depart therefrom, shall fail so to do, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land and naval forces of the United States, or the militia thereof, as he shall deem necessary to compel the said armed vessel to depart; or if he shall think it proper, it shall be lawful for him to forbid by proclamation, all intercourse with such vessel, and with every armed vessel of the same nation and the officers and crew thereof; to prohibit all supplies and aid from being furnished them, and also to instruct the collector of the district, where such armed vessel shall be, and of any and of every other district of the U. States, to refuse permission to any vessel belonging to the same nation or to its citizens or subjects, to make entry or unlade, so long as the said armed vessel shall remain in the harbours or waters of the United States, in defiance of the publick authority: and after the publication of said proclamation, and due notice thereof, if any person shall afford any aid to such armed vessel, or to any other, contrary to the prohibition contained in the said proclamation, either in repairing the said vessel, or in furnishing her, her officers or crew with supplies of any kind or in any manner whatsoever, or if any pilot shall assist in navigating the said armed vessel, or any other, contrary to the prohibition contained in the said proclamation, unless it be for the purpose of carrying the armed vessel required to depart, as aforesaid, beyond the limits and jurisdiction of the United States, the person or persons so offending, shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, and shall also be liable to be bound to their good behaviour.
Ser. 6. And be it further enacted, That whensoever any officer of an armed vessel commissioned by any foreign power, shall on the high seas commit any trespass or tort, or any spoliation on board any vessel of the United States, or any unlawful interruption or vexation of trading vessels actually coming to or going from the United States, it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, on satisfactory proof of the facts, by proclamation to interdict the entrance of the said officer, and of any armed vessel by him commanded within the limits of the United States, and if at any time after such proclamation made, he shall be found within the limits of the U. States, he shall be liable therefor to be arrested, indicted and punished by fine and imprisonment, in any court in the United States having competent jurisdiction, and it shall be a part of the sentence that he shall within such time after the payment of his fine, and the expiration of his term of imprisonment, as the court shall direct, leave the United States never to return. And if he shall return within the limits of the United States after the passing such sentence or be found therein after the period limited by the court as aforesaid, he shall again be liable to be indicted, fined and imprisoned at the discretion of the court: Provided always, That if the said officer shall also have committed any other offence made punishable by this act, he shall be liable to prosecution and punishment; the provisions of this section to the contrary notwithstanding.
From the Washington Federalist of July 8. Mr. Erskine the British minister has arrived—declares the late aggressions unauthorised—and is about to forward an immediate dispatch to the British Officer commanding at Hampton.
WASHINGTON CITY, July 8. The Chevalier de FORONDA on Monday presented his credentials as Charge des Affairs, from his Catholic majesty to the United States, succeeding to the diplomatic functions of the Marquis Yrujo, and was afterwards in that character received by the President.
MR. LENA, attached to the legation, was also presented to the President.
Orders have been issued from the War Office to the Governors of the several states, making a requisition of one hundred thousand MILITIA, to be ready to take the field at a moment's warning, and authorising the acceptance of volunteers. Young men of America! rally round the standard of your country, and prepare yourselves, in case of necessity, to overwhelm, with irresistible energy, the violators of your rights.
In the course of a very short time between sixty and eighty GUN BOATS, fully equipped, will be stationed at the most exposed points of the United States, to repel any aggression that may be offered.
The anniversary of our independence was celebrated here with great and uncommon zeal. An elevated sentiment of patriotism pervaded all ranks of society, who vied with each other in demonstrations of joy on the return of a day so eminently calculated to inspire noble and generous feelings. The young and the old, the rich and the poor, the republican and the federalist, all burned with indignation at the wrongs of Britain, and avowed their unalterable purpose to shed their last drop of blood, and spend their last farthing, should the crisis require it, in defence of their country. The calm decision with which this determination was expressed, leaves us no room for doubt but that in case of a war what the heart prompts the arm will execute.
The dawn of day was announced by a grand salute at the navy yard, at which instant the colours of the various nations with which we hold intercourse were raised, all except those of Britain, which was not seen here, or in any other quarter of the city during the day. Hitherto the flag of this nation had occupied a conspicuous place among those of the powers in friendship with the United States. On this occasion it was justly consigned to marked obscurity and neglect.
The volunteer companies of the militia of the district of Columbia, commanded by col. McKim, assisted by major Young, paraded at an early hour

in front of the president's house, composed of capt. Cox's and capt. Dandridge's troops of cavalry, capt. Lynn's and capt. Beatty's companies of light infantry, capt. Patterson's artillery, capt. Boush's riflemen, and capt. Norris's infantry.
At 12 o'clock the line was passed in review by brigadier-gen. Mason, attended by majors Beall, Jones and Sprigg, and several other officers on horseback, when various evolutions and firings from the artillery and musketry took place: these done, the troops were formed in an open column, and paid the marching salute to the president standing in the north portico of his house, attended by the secretaries of war and of the navy, gen. Wilkinson, gen. Mason, col. Wharton, and a number of officers of the army, navy and militia; after returning to their ground the troops were dismissed, and their officers waited on the president.
It gave us infinite pleasure to witness the zeal displayed on this occasion by the neighbouring citizen soldiers; all seemed to have been roused by the late act of violence, and to have vied each with the other, to show to the chief magistrate the alacrity with which a free people will fly to arms, when the interest and honour of their country are at stake. Particular praise is due to the several corps from Alexandria, who marched up in the morning and back in the evening, making a distance of about 20 miles to perform this service.
The evolutions and ceremonies were executed with spirit and precision, the various uniform companies of the different corps had a fine effect, and the whole was a very handsome military display well worthy the day and the occasion.
The president's rooms were, as usual, opened for the reception of company. On no antecedent occasion has the assemblage been so great; and party spirit, which heretofore had withheld a number of leading federalists from offering any publick mark of respect from the chief magistrate, to the honour of human nature, gave way to the patriotic feelings and unanimity called for by the times, and a large number of the most respectable federalists, heretofore in opposition to the administration, made their first appearance at the president's levee, and mingled in perfect cordiality with their republican brethren. Among the citizens present, were gen. Wilkinson and his suite, who had arrived the preceding night. While the company partook of a most liberal supply of refreshments, they were entertained by the performance of patriotic airs played at regular intervals by the fine band attached to the marine corps, which was placed in the large hall, and whose tones, though loud and impressive, did not, from the intervening distance, in the least interfere with conversation. No one, as the publick may well imagine, seemed more at home on this occasion (if criticism will allow the expression) than the chief magistrate. How proud the consciousness, how elevated the thoughts, how sweet the feelings inspired by this day in the heart of him, who, amidst all the vicissitudes of fortune, as well in the tempest of the revolution as the sunshine of peace, undismayed by danger, and what is still more rare (unintoxicated by prosperity and power) has pursued the undeviating course of patriotism and philanthropy, and unremittingly employed his great powers of mind in promoting the happiness of his own country, without impairing that even of a hostile world. Let not this be called adulation or sycophancy. The crisis requires that every independent American should speak what he thinks, it requires too, confidence in the government; not that sluggish confidence that coolly enjoins a perfunctory duty, but that full and hearty confidence that upholds those who administer the publick concerns on the irresistible tide of publick opinion. What then we think, we dare to say, and infinitively elevated above every thing servile or mean, are ready to treat with contempt or derision every pitiful reflection that may fall from party malice.
THE PROCLAMATION.
The measures taken by the executive are before the publick. We are well aware that among the unreflecting part of our countrymen, or those whose feelings have for a moment usurped the seat of reason, they may be viewed as destitute of the full measure of vigour called for by the crisis. A deliberate consideration, however, of the circumstances of the case, of the peculiar organization of our government, and of the powers vested by law in the president, will show that the course pursued is as vigorous as ought to have been expected. The language of the proclamation is decided without inuendo, and is the dignified vehicle of earnest feeling and resolute purpose. It certainly bears no comparison with the indignant terms in which the feelings of our fellow-citizens in every part of the union are couched. Such language on their part is appropriate and well applied, as it becomes them to demonstrate the zeal with which they are animated to defend the rights and honour of their country. But from the government we have a right to expect decision tempered by calmness, even on the eve of certain war, and much more so at a period when the occurrence of such an event is uncertain. In respect to style, then the proclamation is unquestionably correct.
Is it so likewise with regard to substance?
The outrage committed by the British commander is an act of war: and as such we have the right as an independent nation to treat it. But is it not our interest to receive it in this light, without any previous explanation with the government whose officers have committed it? We say no. It is the interest of the people, and therefore the duty of the government to avert so great a calamity as war by every honourable means in their power. It is their interest to try such means before a resort to force that they may make every exertion to avert war, thereby preserving the unrivalled blessings we enjoy; and that if such exertions fail to avert it, we may convince the world of the sincerity of our wish to maintain peace, by doing every thing in our power to preserve it, thereby making the world our friend by exhibiting in the most striking and contrasted colours our own sense of justice and the injustice of our enemy, many of whose own subjects we should in this way alienate from their government and make our secret, if not avowed friends and advocates.
There is, as we have remarked, no mean hope of the government of Britain giving us those explanations, and that satisfaction that may preserve the peace of the two nations. The moderation of our government, backed by a peremptory demand of immediate explanation, and supported by the spectacle of a whole nation ready to shed their last drop of blood in defence of their rights, will present our
case before the British government and nation in the most imposing form. Demanding nothing but what honourable men ought to be compelled to yield, we are, and that is being respected and dignified, is there not reason to hope that, when they are apprised at the same time, as apprised they must be, equivocally will be, of the temper of the country, they will at length awaken from the delirium of passion and do us justice? All these advantages will be gained by a deliberate over a precipitate conduct. Of this course it is a further recommendation, that our merchants will have an opportunity of getting in their ships, of repressing their speculations, and adjusting to a considerable extent their affairs before the essential period, which shall make force the final arbiter. Our seamen, too, the sinews of our power against a maritime nation, will be, to a great degree, then safe in our harbours, and thus enable us, in the case of necessity, to strike a prompt and vigorous blow.
But, if the soundness of these remarks should be questioned, still it cannot be denied that the nature of our government and the peculiar delegation of its powers, restrained the executive from those measures, which, in this view of the discussion, might be considered expedient. The president does not possess the power of transferring the nation from a state of peace to a state of war. That is the exclusive province of the legislature. The powers of the president, applicable to cases like the present, are conferred by law: and these powers have been exercised to the full extent, with a single reservation, viz. that of interdicting the entrance of British merchant vessels into our ports, provided, after the previous prohibition of armed vessels, the latter do not comply with the injunction of the executive. The exercise of this last power, it will be perceived, for reasons too obvious to be recited, is not called for at this precise time by any positive good it could effect: while it would have the mischievous effect, in case of a resort to war, of diminishing the vulnerable points of our enemy, and impairing our means of retribution for any unjust aggressions she might commit on our property in her own ports. The power, moreover, is one which may be exercised at any period hereafter when its necessity shall become apparent.
There is one further step which the executive may take. He may convene Congress, with a view to exercise by them of those powers exclusively vested in them by the constitution—such as the declaration of war; the interdicting intercourse with Britain; the enactment of a non-importation law; the laying an embargo; the better fortifying our ports and harbours; the increase of the regular force; and various other similar powers. On this point there appears to be considerable publick solicitude, which as far as we are enabled, we deem it our duty to satisfy. From what we have been able to collect, Congress will probably be specially convened, but not before time shall have elapsed sufficient to receive an answer from the British government. The schooner Revenge will immediately be sent to England, with a becoming demand on the part of our government, and with accompanying instructions not to admit of procrastination or evasion. It is probable that about three months will be taken up in going and returning from England; to this may be added three or four weeks, which may be consumed in that country, as its government may, at the arrival of our dispatches, be engaged on objects that will forbid an instantaneous attention to our requisition, and as some time will probably be consumed in the consequent arrangement. This will carry us into the latter end of October or beginning of November, at which time, it is likely congress will be convened. They will then have before them the materials for the exercise of an enlightened judgment; they will be able to ascertain whether we are to consider Britain as our friend or enemy; and, by knowing the extent as well as the nature of the danger to be apprehended, be able to take such measures, or war or commercial restrictions, as shall best promote our own interests, and most severely affect those of our enemy.
Nat. Intell.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
Received at the office of the Publick Ledger by the Sally, Captain Boyington, from Liverpool.
LONDON, May 20.
A mail from Husum, two from Gottenburgh, and Dutch papers to the 16th arrived late last night. There was a rumour at Malmo on the 8th, that a general battle had been fought which lasted three days, and terminated in favour of the Russians and Prussians. But there does not seem to be any foundation for the rumour. Up to the 4th both armies remained in the respective positions which they have occupied for some time. The Russians, however, have considerably strengthened their left wing, and are in strong force at Allenstein. Their object is evidently to make the French detach troops from their left and centre, to reinforce their right wing. It should seem as if Buonaparte does not wish to risk a general battle, as long as Dantzic holds out. It defends itself with extraordinary courage and constancy. Thrice in the night of the 29th ult. the besiegers attempted to take it by storm, but they were each time repulsed with great slaughter, and in the end are said to have been obliged to solicit an armistice to bury the dead. Some accounts add, that they have raised the siege—others, that it is still carried on. The governor of Dantzic, general Kalkreuth, knows the vast importance of holding out to the last extremity, and the French will scarcely be able to prevent supplies from being thrown into it by sea; but Buonaparte will not be deterred from carrying on the siege by any regard for the lives of his men. The brave defence made by Dantzic, Colberg, and Neiss, afford a striking contrast to the feeble resistance opposed by places of greater strength and more ample means, by Magdeburg, and Hameln, and Stettin, which scarcely stopped the progress of the armies of France longer than those houses which, situated at the foot of Mount Ätna, arrest but a moment the course of the lava, which then rolls onwards, bearing with it steady, continued, and irresistible destruction. The French have been harassed by an attack made by the Russians upon Elbing by sea. The result, say the Hamburg papers, is not known.
The belief and apprehension of a large British force being about to be landed in Swedish Pomerania still prevail, and a French army of observation is in consequence to be formed in Mecklenburgh, under the command of marshal Brune.
The marshal general Blucher has reached the head-quarters of the Prussian army, and is, it is said,
to have the command of a Prussian force, destined to act with the Swedes in Stralsund. But such a command is surely insufficient for such a general as Blucher; besides, we know not why the troops should be detached from the grand army in Poland. It is there that the great blow is to be struck—it is there that the whole force and attention of the allies should be concentrated.
The 12th and 19th light dragoons, and the 1st and 2d heavy and 2d light cavalry of the German legion, are mentioned as about to be embarked for foreign service. The 4th battalion (rifle) of the 60th foot, is gone into barracks at Brabourne Lee, where the last division arrived on Friday. Captain Newhouse's company of the royal artillery, is under orders to march from Canterbury for Woolwich, to embark on foreign service.
Yesterday a courier arrived in town with dispatches from Mr. Adair at Vienna.
The 7th, 8th, 32d, 50th, and 63d, will come from Ireland to join the grand expedition.
Lord Cathcart is entrusted with the chief command of the expedition. His lordship is arrived in town for that purpose. Under him will serve generals Spencer, M c Farlane, lord Paget, and Baird.
From the Hamburg Papers.
NAPLES, April 17.
The English having withdrawn the greatest part of their troops from Sicily, and the royal Neapolitan army being daily increasing, from 8 to 10,000 French troops, which were hitherto stationed in this country, are now on their march to Poland.
April 24.
At present English frigates appear but very seldom off our coast. As the neighbouring Isle of Capri is still occupied by the English, 3000 men were embarked at the beginning of this month to surprise the enemy's troops in that isle. But the wind changing in the night, the expedition, which was already in sight of Capri, was obliged to return to Baja.
VIENNA, April 27.
Letters from Servia, state, that Cherni-George with a considerable corps has advanced as far as Widdin.
HAMBURGH, May 11.
A report is current that his majesty the Emperor and King, has formed an army of observation, and that his excellency marshal Brune has been appointed to the command in chief of that army, which is said to be sufficiently strong to cover the operations of the grand army.
Augustburg, May 1.
A courier arrived here yesterday, in 5 hours from the head quarters of the grand French army, has brought orders to the generals Boudet and Molitor to march immediately, and at such a rate as to reach Hamburg in 14 days. This order was immediately communicated to the French troops which are in Bavaria; and they are also in motion to-day.
BANKS OF THE ELBE, May 11.
The position of the French and Russian armies have not changed, properly speaking, these two months. They have been considerably reinforced during that time, but the bad roads and the season are insurmountable obstacles to any military operations. This inaction has, however, been interrupted by an attack which the Russians have made by sea on Elbing, of which the result is not yet known. The garrison of Dantzick, informed of this, flattered itself that the enemies would be obliged to raise the siege, which, however, had not taken place on the 30th ult. since the city had been brickly bombarded till that day. The last intelligence from the camp of the besiegers give reason to expect that it must soon surrender.
From the Dutch Papers.
COPENHAGEN, May 6.
We have received the following intelligence by passengers and masters of vessels, who left Pillau on the 29th ult. Dantzick sustains a formidable bombardment, but Gen. Kalkreuth issued a Proclamation on the 23d, in which he declares that he would not capitulate on any conditions whatever. The emperor Alexander and the king of Prussia are with the army which has its head quarters at Heiligenbeil. The French are strongly reinforced. A letter from Dantzick, written on the 25th, states, that the cannonade which began in the morning of the 23d, had continued without intermission, and that up to the time of writing the letter 2000 shells and red hot balls had been thrown into the town. The bombardment had occasioned much damage, but at the same time, no place had been set on fire. Several lives were lost in the streets. Masters of vessels, however, who sailed from Dantzick on the 27th, assert, that on that day, and on the 26th, they observed fires to have broken out in several places, and particularly in the Old Town.
AMSTERDAM, May 16.
General Dumonceau has published an order of the day at Bremen, dated the 6d instant, in which he bestows much praise on the gallant conduct of the Dutch troops in the late actions with the Swedes. The order concludes thus—"Dutch Soldiers, a new campaign is about to commence. Let us disregard all the hardships and obstacles we shall have to encounter. We shall be compensated for every thing by victory."
FROM THE GOTTEBURGH MAIL.
MALMO, May 8.
Reports have been received here to day from Stockholm and other places, that a general action has been fought between the French and the Allies, which lasted three days, and terminated in favour of the latter, but I cannot trace them to any authentic source. Negotiations for peace are at the same time said to be going on.
The king will leave Malmo for Stralsund to-morrow, accompanied by Mr. Stratton, the English minister. The queen, and prince royal, together with the duchess of Brunswick Oels are coming to Gottenburgh, to pass their Whitsun holidays. Ten thousand Prussians are expected at Stralsund immediately.
COPENHAGEN, May 9.
Our accounts from Dantzick are contradictory in the extreme; some represent the place as likely to surrender every day, and others say it may hold out a long time. In the night of the 29th, the besiegers three times attempted to storm the place, but were repulsed each time, and sustained a loss of four hours to bury the dead. Several accounts say that the place had suffered considerably by the
bombardment, and that the garrison is short of provisions. A courier arrived here from Copenhagen on the 10th, with provisions.
Stockholm, April 26.
It is generally said that the French are moving the great army, that Marshal Davoust has been frequently mentioned as having one of the divisions; and that, from the number of their recruits, it is supposed they are persons of high rank. At the same time we learn, that the Russians have increased considerably in the neighbourhood of Orsburg, from whence a reinforcement has been sent to Allenstein. Marshal Davoust has a respectable force in that neighbourhood. The French bringing army before Dantzick, is estimated at 20,000 men, and that before Colberg at 8000.
KRONENBERG, April 25.
Three large vessels, carrying from 12 to 14 guns, have been completely fitted out from Pillau, and are now lying in the Frisch Haff, between Elbing and Danzberg. We are also extremely active in equipping block ships and gun-boats. The whole coast is well guarded by a number of artillery, infantry and cavalry. On the 14th, prince Wilhelm, the king's brother, arrived at the army. The enemy is intrenched near Althof, where he has about 5000 men. He seems also to increase his force near Allenstein and Hohenstein; but it is thought his principal force is between Osterode, Lobens and Lautenburgh, with all his cavalry between Strasburg & Roden.
Stockholm, May 1.
The Russian imperial chamberlain, M. Ribbentrop, who arrived here on the 19th from Meinel, by way of Finland, with a letter from the emperor of Russia to our sovereign, received an answer to the letter, and left the city again on the same evening.
GOTTEBURGH, May 8.
Extract of a letter.
Yesterday a Swedish vessel arrived from Colberg, after having carried thither a cargo of her rings. The captain has brought a letter for his owners, wherein it is mentioned that Colberg is bravely defended against the French, who have not yet been able to take a single out-work, notwithstanding all the sacrifices they have already made, especially in possessing themselves of a fort that commands the mouth of the harbour. The inhabitants have not the least fear that the place will be taken, but on the contrary think of acting offensively.
May 11.
This day the king sets out for Malmo, for Ystad, accompanied by the old general Toll, where they are going directly to embark for Stralsund. His majesty intends to take the command of his army, and will in a short time be joined, according to the best information, by 10,000 Prussian, and 40,000 British troops, who are daily expected to arrive in the Baltic.
On Wednesday, the 15th instant, precisely at 12 o'clock, on a credit of 6, 9, and 12 months, for approved paper.
The British Schooner ANN, with all her tackle, apparel, and furniture, as she arrived from sea; she is well found and completely equipped to the bonds with heavy copper. The inventory to be seen at the counting house of C. & F. Whittle. July 13.
Wanted to purchase,
A NEGRO GIRL,
from 12 to 16 years of age—one that has been brought up in a house would be preferred; none need apply but those who can be recommended, for which a generous price in cash will be given. Apply to Samuel Davis. Portsmouth, July 19.
Samuel Davis. 70
At Private Sale,
BY S. MARKS, Jew.
No. 31. Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 3 do. Shrubs, 3 pipes Cognac Brandy, 10 do. country Gin, 100 best Green Coffee, 200 boxes mould Candles, Tea, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 19.
Fitzugh's Packet,
HULDAH & ANNA, will sail for New-York on Sunday next, wind and weather permitting. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or Mosca Myers. July 13.
Mosca Myers.
SPRING GOODS.
COCKE AND SANFORD.
Have received per the ship Hunter, from London, an assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Consisting of
Muslins, plain and figured, Cambricks, Dimities, Calicoes, Ginghams, Chambrys, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings, Osnaburghs, Ticklenburghs, Dowlas, Checks, Seines and Wrapping Turkey Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Gloves, Best superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bombazens, Bombazetts, Crapes, Lutestrings, Folding Matinees, Fashionable Hats, and a few pair Dress Boats.
They are in daily expectation of
A supply of Cutlery and Saddlery, &c. from Liverpool. May 6.
Spring and Summer GOODS.
RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR,
Have received by the ships Hunter, from London, and Dunbar, from Liverpool, an assortment of
Fancy and Fashionable GOODS.
Irish Linens, Hardware and Cutlery, &c. which they offer for sale by wholesale and retail on reasonable terms, for cash or good paper. May 6.
The layers of ICE can be removed with this machine at the rate of 10 tons an hour, and the water pumped out at the rate of 100 gallons a minute. For further information apply to the inventor, J. H. Johnson, No. 100 Water-street, New-York. June 20.

RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
DRUGS & MEDICINES. Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street. Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best sources; among a great variety are now offered the following:
 Alum, Allum, Alum of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Fale, red, and yellow Barks, of superior quality, Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cechineal, Cream of Tartar, Cassonite Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Bismuth, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom, Rochelle, Guims Ammoniac, Balsams, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scurvy Grass, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustic, Sal Ammoniac.  Starch, Shavings, Cigarettes, Paper and Ivory Syringes, Oil of Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Ammoniac, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Mauch's Starch, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancers, Common do., Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do., Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Cowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steel's Opiodeticum, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard.  In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 316
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hoghead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb 13.
GERMAN LINEN, &c.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER. Has just received and offers for Sale, for approved paper at 4 and 6 months, 27 Packages of GERMAN LINEN, entitled to drawback—Consisting of Platillas, Dowlas, Cholets, (or brown Hollands) Osborn Osnaburgs, and German Rolls. Also on Hand, Heavy Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs, fine Shirt Linen, &c. elegant Musquito Gauze or clear Linen, Bed Ticking two yards wide, Flanders Sheeting, &c. Also, 160 Boxes first quality Spanish Segars, elegant Glass Ware and China, 90 Boxes Window Glass, 6500 best Coffee Bags, 4-00 Gunny Bags. May 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER. Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Liverpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Messrs. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz., British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8, Paints in tins and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Suck, Pad, and Steward's Draw Locks, Chars, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, & Cut, Hand, Pannel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description. All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8.
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Messrs. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never-failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarters, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with timber; it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going out or coming on the land; and is one of the best situations for a seat or a farm in the country. The price will be moderate, and the terms of the buildings on the place will be liberal. The payment will be expected in cash, in the terms will be reasonably low. tf
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE, on the North side of Main-Street, a few doors West of Compton-Street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. B. Wilson. David Patterson. January 13.
WANTED, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. March 2.
For SALE, By Francis Smith, 6 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, 4 pipes Holland Gin, 24 barrels Rye Whiskey, 10 puncheons W. I. Rum, 18 hhd. and 40 barrels Sugar, 8 pipes old London particular Madeira Wine, 10 boxes Raisins, Coffee in barrels and bags, 10 tons Campêche Logwood, and some Fustic, 100 kegs Lard. July 8.
For SALE, BY WM. B. LAMB, 45 puncheons Grenada RUM, 30 hogheads and 40 barrels Sugar, 5 pipes Madeira Wine; 1 case Demitasses, 1 case cotton Cassimere, 1 trunk Calicoes, 1 trunk Damasks, 1 do. cotton Checks, 1 do. cotton Counterpanes, 8 do. Jacquet and Book Muslins. June 29.
40,000 wt. prime green Porto Rico COFFEE, and 227 Hhds. For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. June 29.
Now landing from Ship Gosport, A parcel of choice COFFEE. For Sale by Moses Myers. June 29.
For SALE, A handsome well finished GIG, with a complete set of plated Harness—Also, A likely young HORSE. Enquire of the printer. June 29.
A few well assorted Crates EARTHEN WARE For Sale by Cocke and Sanford.
A HOUSE for Rent or Sale, on Menden's Wharf. June 26.
3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tiers do. prime green, 4 hogheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do., 20 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 Hhds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 Hhds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds. and pipes—For Sale by Phineas Dana. June 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will transact such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained administration on the estate of THOMAS O'CONNOR, request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, Fred. Heerman & Son, Admrs. June 13.
For SALE, By JOHN TABB, No. 3, Commerce-Street, 488 barrels FLOUR, Richmond in-spec, principally superfine—Also, 70 barrels whole Herrings, in good order for exportation. June 19.
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too careless to preserve it, that oppressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be injured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15.
For SALE, 230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. May 23.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz., 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2 1b. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 6d. do. 2s. 9d. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d 3d. do. 7 1-2d Sheathing, 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 6d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hoghead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE, 30,000 white oak hoghead draw Staves 50,000 do. do. 30,000 mug do. 20,000 Cypress Palis 30,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 30,000 building Shingles. Price, Harimanson & Co. March 2.
NOTICE. The creditors of Gilbert Robertson and of James Brown, insolvent debtors, are requested to attend a general meeting of all the creditors of the said insolvents on the fourth day of August next, at the counting-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, for the purpose of examining and ascertaining the debts due to each creditor, before the first dividend of the said insolvent's estates is made, pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in case of insolvency." Dated this 24th June, 1807. James M'Evans, Alexr Van Pfister, John Jones, jun. Assignees.
NOTICE. The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson, and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent debtors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the counting-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807. James M'Evans, Alexr. V. Pfister, John Jones, jun. Assignees.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1807. John M'Douall and Company, Plfs. against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, eldest son and heir at law of said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, and Lydia Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. In Chancery. It is appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp settle his account as his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough, July 1, 1807. The parties named in the above order, as plaintiffs and defendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 24th day of August for acting upon the said order; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts. John Cowper, M. C. of Norfolk Boro ugh
To Elizabeth Plume, one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq deceased; Fortescue Whittle, sole administrator of William Davies and Mary his wife, and Theo. Armistead.
In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, by Willis Cowper against the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, William Plume, deceased, William Davies, deceased, and Theo. Armistead, certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately depending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton, where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the representatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume, William Davies, by scire facias or otherwise, to defend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armistead answer as agreeable to the following order of the said court. Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the subscriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume, Fortescue Whittle, and Mary his wife, may appear and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pursuant to the said order. J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant. Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807.
Wills Cowper, against The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Co. & al. State of North Carolina, first circuit, in equity, Chowan County—March Term, 1807. In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months. The death of Davies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is ordered that he have leave to serve the executors, administrators, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume, with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, (Signed) J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
Spring and Summer GOODS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1.
Just received from Philadelphia, 6 hogheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 3 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 Kegs Best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calfskins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Seal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27.
For RENT, (and possession given immediately,) My WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER Returns grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the publick, for the patronage he met with during the long time he has sailed a packet between this place and Alexandria, and takes this opportunity of informing them that he has disposed of the Packet Sloop GEORGE, in which he has now no right or title, and requests those who have any claims prior to this date against said Sloop, to bring them in for settlement. Tristram Butler. June 22.
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON. Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER.
The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography. April 1.
Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined. N B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, or not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 6. 137
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Graft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 30th June next. May 11.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 5 hogheads Loaf SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking. A. Maclure. April 27.
For RENT, (until September next,) That commodious brick Dwelling-House, lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catharine street, opposite to Mr. Richard Bagwell's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family—For terms apply to Richard Bowden. June 1.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb 30.
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. Also, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27.
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, 100 half barrels do. Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffit, from Matanzas, 43 boxes brown Clayed SUGARS. 32 do. white And in Store, 150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 30,000 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading, A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on liberal credit. George Wilson. April 22.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former capitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807. Josiah Riddick, against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts. The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers published in the borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy. Anthony Robinson, C. C. May 18.
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Hunter, from London, an assortment of GOODS, suited for the season. Also, A few patent and grand Piano FORTES. May 1.
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention, capt. Swan, 130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa—We will dispose of it on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. In Store, Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee—Apply as above. We want a small VESSEL of 300 barrels, to run out to Bermuda. June 8.
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.