Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-12-11 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  ENT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDI
VOL. IV.]
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 1807.
[NO. 64]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE 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 Sale, Freight, or Charter, The American Ship MINERVA, Henry Keele, master, burthen 400 hds. tobacco; will be ready to receive a cargo in ten days— Apply to Alexander Leckie, or Thomas Willock. Who have for Sale on board, 8000 bushels Liverpool SALT. December 4.
For LONDON, The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, mas- ter, will sail in 15 days. For passage only, apply to the master on board at my wharf at Gosport, or the subscriber William Pennock. Who wants to Charter, A fast sailing SCHOONER, of about 150 tons, to load for a southern port in Europe. Nov. 20.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast-sailing brig ANN ELIZABETH, burthen 173 tons, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's wharf November 13.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM & MARY, burthen 230 tons, or 2100 barrels, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Solomon Bedinger. October 28.
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, import- ed in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter. October 7.
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane, William Colley, master.— Apply to the subscriber, William Pennock. Who offers said SHIP, burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY, burthen 200 tons for charter. October 5.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23.
A few barrels and half barrels of supe- rior quality FLOUR, suitable for family use. For sale by A. Maclure. Nov. 30.
10,000 bushels coarse SALT, on board the Ship Eliza, for sale. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. In Store, A few puncheons Antigua RUM. November 30.
A. MCKINLEY, Silk, Cotton, and Woollen Dyer, No 13, Bank-Street. Respectfully informs the publick that he Cleans and Dyes all kinds of Silk and Satins, finishing them with neat- ness and dispatch; all kind of Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned and dyed; best standing blue upon Cotton, Linen, Carpets, and Blankets; Cleaned Straw and Chip Hats dyed, dressed, &c. &c. All commands will be thankfully received, exe- cuted on the short notice and on the lowest terms. November 30.
For RENT. That Fire-Proof HOUSE in Wide Water-Street, at present occupied by Jennings & Rodney.— Possession given the 1st of January. Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. November 30.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-Street, 10 hlds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hlds. and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 8 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales Striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffels; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Hefians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24.
Just received and for sale by the subscriber, from New-York, 4 half pipes 8 gr. casks old London particular Madeira WINE; 20 dozen Old Port do. 20 kgs Beef Tongues; 50 kgs Salmon; 50 do. Mackerel, 50 do. Tongues and Sounds; 20 do. Lard, 20 bbls. Whiskey; 10 hlds. N. E. Rum; 100 boxes Candles. Also—100 barrels Flour afloat. December 2.
CARY SELDEN. St. Mary's College Lottery of Balti- more. TICKETS for Sale by Rowland & Triplett. October 16.
[We had not purposed to have noticed the debate on the Baltimore contested election, after the speeches of Messrs. Randolph and Key, published in our pa- per of Monday, but as Mr. Randolph has replied to Mr. Key, it may be gratifying to our readers to hear what was said in reply to the brilliant display of talents, exhibited by the latter gentleman.]
Mr. Randolph felt himself reluctantly compelled, in consequence of the various notices which had been taken of the few observations he made on this subject a few days since, to say a few words more on the question. He did not then feel himself qual- ified for a lengthy discussion of that, or any other question, and it was in expectation of this inability, that he felt opposed to the rising of the committee on Monday last. He notwithstanding felt it his bounden duty to relieve the committee from some errors into which there was danger of their being led by the ingenuity of the gentleman from Mary- land, (Mr. Key.) His memory, which was not na- turally tenacious, would probably not enable him to recollect half the arguments, worthy of notice, which that gentleman had used, and probably but few of any others.
The first principle advanced by the gentleman from Maryland, was, that the choice of the people ought to be unlimited—that every limitation of their choice was an inraction of their liberty.—Wherefore, then, were they at all limited by the constitution, which the people are as much bound to respect in the choice of their agents, as the agents are in administering the government. Because the imperfection of our nature—the original sin of our race made it necessary; and the people in lucid in- tervals, such as that succeeding the American revo- lution for instance, had agreed to tie up the hands not only of the government, but their own. Every principle, both of the general and state governments, go to shew that there is as great a necessity for restraining the headlong impetuosity of the multi- tude, as for restraining the ambition of the few.—Where that impetuosity is not restrained, there will be a number of tyrants.
The gentleman from Maryland, who had argued this case very much like a lawyer, had taken no no- tice of a precedent which had been read at his re- quest. In that case, congress had recognized the right of the states to do that which it is now said the state of Maryland has done improperly.
The gentleman from Maryland, as well as others, had told them that they were not legislating but sit- ting in their judicial capacity. This was true; but what difference was it to the states whether their rights were taken from them by a law, or by a ju- dicial decision. If that house, sitting in its judicial capacity, could declare a law of a particular state unconstitutional, was it not worse than making that declaration by a law, from which the state might some time be relieved. This was a dangerous argu- ment, and might lead to a conclusion that what the house did in its judicial capacity, would not interfere with the rights of the states.
The gentleman had said that the clause of the constitution which defined the qualifications neces- sary for this house is not negative; because put it affirmatively, and the sense is the same. He ac- knowledged that, as the gentleman had put it, the sense was the same, but he had made the language affirmative. Affirmatively it would read—"Every man shall be eligible to a seat in the house of rep- resentatives, &c." It remained, then, for the gentle- man to shew that a state law, requiring additional qualifications, contravened this negative provision. Why, says the gentleman, the denial of this power to the states is contained in the 4th section of the 4th article of the constitution, which gives to the states the power of regulating the "time, place and manner of holding elections," and that this being a grant of power, nothing more could be supposed to be granted. This at the first blush, was erroneous. It was a grant of power to congress, with a permis- sion to the states to exercise it until congress should take it up. It could not be considered in any other way. It began, indeed, by giving power to the states, but ended with taking it away as soon as congress should think proper to exercise it; but in the mean time, as it must be exercised somewhere, it was left to the states.
He had not time to examine authorities, but would thank the gentleman for the volume from which he read the opinion of the late Mr. George Nicholas. He had understood that passage differently from the gentleman.
[Mr. R. here read, from the debates of the Vir- ginia convention, a part of a speech delivered by Mr. Nicholas, which had been quoted by Mr. Key.]
What he said was true. The constitution requir- ed no further qualifications than those required by the section of the article, and no farther could be re- quired by that body of which the constitution was the creating power. But did this take from the states the right of annexing qualifications? Certain- ly not. But the gentleman told you that all the powers which were not granted were reserved to the states or to the people. It appeared to him that much of the gentleman's argument consisted in a dextrous use of the word states. Geographically a state meant, a certain tract of country, described by certain known boundaries. Politically it means, the government established and existing in such portion of country. All the powers reserved from the general government, and not exercised by the states in their political character, fall to the people of the states, as a kind of residuary legatee. He did not by this mean to say, that all power did not ori- ginally flow from the people.
The gentleman has told us that this government is only federal in one of its branches. He could not have thought on the subject or he would not have made the observation. This house, in the exercise
of one of its most important powers, votes by states—he meant in the choice of a president. He could quote high authority to prove that the general go- vernment was not a government of the people of the United States, but of the people of the different states, as states, and of the state governments. If he was incorrect how came it that the representation of the different states was distinct? He would call to the recollection of the house, a bill passed in 1790, mak- ing the apportionment of representatives. That bill went on the principle, that members of this house were the representatives of the people in hodge-podge, and not of the people of the states.—When it was sent to general Washington, the then president for his approbation, he returned it with his reasons for withholding his assent. On trying the question in the house, to obtain two-thirds in its favour, a majority were found against it. This ought to have a million times more weight than any thing he could say. The representation of the dif- ferent states had their meets and bounds, and could not be confounded. They were called over by states at the beginning of every session, and he thought it would be more consonant to the spirit of the con- stitution if they were always so called, instead of alphabetically.
But, says the gentleman, if the state legislatures can super-add qualifications to members of this house, why not to the president? Why not—was it possible the gentleman could ask such a question? Was the president the representative of a state? No—the president was the representative of the na- tion. Georgia had agreed with New-Hampshire as to the qualifications which the president should pos- sess; and neither could alter them without violating their faith. This was not the case as to members of this house—there the states were perfectly inde- pendent of each other.
The gentleman from Maryland also says, how can the state legislatures be supposed to possess this power, when anterior to the adoption of the con- stitution, no such office as a representative in this house existed. They were sovereign states, and possessed the capability of having such officers; and as every greater includes a lesser, they had this power, unless a constitutional prohibition could be shown.
It was very plain that the president was elected by every part of the union, for the benefit of the union. It was therefore necessary that all should concur in his qualifications. But representatives were elected for a particular part; there was there- fore no necessity for that uniformity which had been so much talked of by members, and which he was sorry to say, was so little understood.
Violent cases have been put to shew the impolicy of permitting the states to exercise the power—that they might confine the right of choice to a particular street, or even house, or to persons of large fortunes. The only answer that such an ar- gument required, was, that to state governments had been confided the state interests, and if they are incapable of taking care of them, let us, said he, pull down the state authorities altogether, and then we shall have that consolidated government for which the gentleman from Kentucky seems so de- sirous.
He had never expected to hear read as authority in that house, opinions of any gentlemen, however learned and ingenious, delivered on the constitution before it went into operation. If, instead of spec- ulating, they had given their opinion on the effect of that instrument, after its adoption, they would have had but little weight with him. He was not in the habit of paying much deference, in politics, to the opinions of the negotiator of the British treaty. On the subject of general and state pow- ers, he was as little in the habit of revering those of the late gen. Hamilton. As to the third gentle- man named, his opinions had no more weight with him than those of the other two. Of the deceased, he should say nothing; and par noble fratrum he might say of the survivors.
Another authority has been produced by the gentle- man from Maryland, on which he appears great- ly to rely—the opinion of judge Tucker in his com- mentaries on Blackstone. He construed the ex- pressions of judge Tucker very differently from that gentleman. He tells you the provision is wise and salutary, but it may perhaps be rendered nugatory. Why, sir, judge Tucker had seen the constitutional provision in favour of the press rendered nugatory. He had seen the constitutional definition of treason rendered nugatory. And why should he not fear that this salutary provision might be rendered nuga- tory, when a house of representatives of the pro- per stamp for such a purpose should be found. He considered it as nothing more than the expression of the judge's fears.
(For the conclusion of Mr. Randolph's Speech, see third page.)
ABSORPTION. When the late constitution of France (we do not recollect the No.) was presented to Buonaparte, he objected to some of its provisions.—He had no op- inion of tribunates and senates, and law-adopting bodies.—He was able, he said, of himself to make as well as execute all the laws essential to his empire; and his subjects had nothing more to do with them, than to obey them.—But the subtle Sieyes soon convinced him, it might be considered too long a stride to pass from democracy to despotism; and that it were expedient "to cheat the deluded people with the shew" of participation in the government; but that in a short time the shew could be absorbed in the supreme power.—Accordingly, on the 17th September last, Napoleon sent his orators of the council of state, to read to the legislative body and the tribunate a senatus-consultum, the object of which was the suppression of the tribunate, and a new or- ganization of the legislative body.—The projects (in
legislative language bills) of all the laws, in future, are in the first instance to be prepared by three com- mittees of seven legislative members each, viz. a committee of civil and criminal legislation, a com- mittee of interior legislation, and a committee of finance.—The chairman of these committees to be appointed by the emperor.—On the committee of legislation, there must be at least four lawyers (ju- risconsultus).—The council of state is to form one chamber, and the legislative body another.—In cases of disagreement they are to assemble together, under the presidency of the arch chancellor, or arch-treasurer of the empire, and shall then decide on the subject of the discussion.—The members of the tribu- nate are to be absorbed in the legislative body.—In future no man can be elected a legislator unless he has attained to his fortieth year. The orator of the emperor, who announced this change, in develop- ing the motives for it, declared it to be a na- tural consequence of former laws; that it would simplify the constitutional system, and add to its dignity.—It was considered too, he added, that the institution of the tribunate was not without its dangers: but which the wisdom of the present members had surmounted.—[It will be recollected, that the members of the tribunate had the privi- ledge of discussing the bills of the laws presented to them.—The legislative body only hears what the ora- tors sent to them say, in favour of the bills, and then take the question on them, by secret vote, without de- bate.]—The President (M. Fontannes) of the legis- lative body replied to the orators of the council, and expressed the gratitude of the legislative body for the measure.—No doubt he said, the growling of the popular tempest would not again be heard; but it was as necessary that the laws should require our respect, as that they should be free. If the tribunate had been without storms, we cannot, he said, too much applaud the good sense of those who have composed it. The tribunate immediately ter- minated its last session. Boston Centinel.
NOTICE. I am again compelled to solicit all those indebted to the estate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceas- ed, to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. Jane Collins, Adm'r x. December 9.
WANTED for the Ship Sheffield, A CARPENTER; also, two young LADS, from 14 to 15 years of age, as apprentices, not to go in the cabin or to cook. Apply to Josiah Cowper. December 9.
Wanted to Purchase, A NEGRO BOY, about 15 or 16 years of age; one that has been brought up to wait in a ri- vate family, and can be recommended for his honesty, would be preferred, for which, a generous price will be given in cash. Apply at this office Nov. 23.
For SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Alum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7.
Ten Dollars Reward. Runaway from the subscriber on the 18th Novem- ber, a Negro Woman, name LUCE, about thirty years of age, an impudent wench when spoken to; she has been seen several times about the borough since her escape, and has told several that she works out by the day, others that she is free. The above reward will be given on bringing her home to me. Christopher Williams, No 7, Boush's Lane. December 4.
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 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 12d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
Will be Rented for the ensuing Year, My Houses and Lot in the town of Suffolk, Nansemond county. Apply to Mr. Owen Flynn, of said town, or James Buxton. Nov. 18.
CAUTION. Deserted from the ship United States on the night of the 12th November, BENJAMIN SMITH, acting as second mate; at which time the first mate of said ship was robbed of fifty-five dollars in gold. Thomas Harding. December 4.
THE SUBSCRIBER Respectfully informs the citizens of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he intends pursuing the profes- sional instruction of youth the ensuing year, to commence about the middle of January, at or near a house he has rent- ed on Free Mason-street, belonging to Richard E. Lee, Esq. The subscriber teaches the Latin and French Languages; the English Language grammatically, Geography, History, Writing, and Arithmetick. His price for tuition will be 32 dollars, to be paid quarterly, and is solicited to pay due at- tention to the morals as well as education of the youths who may be entrusted to his care. The Subscriber, prior to his opening school, will exhibit satisfactory testimonials of his abilities as a teacher, also his assiduity and moral rectitude. Beverly Crump. Nov. 20.

CAPTAIN DICKSON, in the fast sailing ship Caledonian, arrived this morning in 43 days from Liverpool, bringing London papers to the 24th of October. To Captain D. a passenger, and our mercantile friends, we are indebted for files up to that date.
The late hour at which we received these papers, has not permitted us to examine them very fully, and has enabled us to offer only some of the leading articles. The proclamation of his Britannick Majesty, and the comments upon it, are highly interesting. The intentions of the British government are now plainly manifested. They do not claim a right to search ships of war, but they will take their seamen from merchant ships.
The recall of Admiral Berkley, and the appointment of Sir John B. Warren in his place; the appointment of Mr. Rose, as a special envoy, may be regarded as evidences of a friendly disposition. The ministerial prints of England, however, like ours in this country, hold a very high tone. Mr. Monroe was to leave London on the 22d, as was Mr. Rose; from the London paper it does not so appear, but we understand from a passenger that Mr. Monroe and Mr. Rose are both coming out in the Augustus, which vessel was to sail the 25th of October, of course Mr. Monroe may be looked for every day.
The blockading decree of Buonaparte is put into force in the most rigid manner in Holland. The Channel and North sea swarm with small privateers.
The remainder of Mr. Randolph's Speech in our next.
COMMUNICATION.
At the time of his accession to power, Mr. Jefferson seemed to be the most fortunate of men. His predecessors disregarding popular clamour had opened drains, had cleared, ploughed, fenced and sowed the land, and Mr. Jefferson came in just at harvest time, exclaiming, all this lavish expense is an enormous waste, the very fence is more than the land is worth. His friends pronounced that he brought plenty with him. The treasury overflowed. Why said he, shall we snatch the morsel from the mouth of labour; and he caused the loaf sugar, coach and whiskey taxes to be abolished. He found the nation enjoying peace, thanks to the counsels of Washington and Adams! What need have we then of a great Standing Army, and the great Standing Army of, we believe, four regiments, was reduced to two or three. Glorious economy, his friends exclaimed; Jefferson the friend of liberty; liberty now sleeps safe, defended by half a million militia, without experience, subordination or muskets. Cheap defence, and whose very muster roll, in which perhaps its strength lies, intimidates Buonaparte!—The forts on the frontiers however are gone to ruin, being abandoned by their former little garrison. Others are barely able to keep a centinel at the gate without wearing out the sixteenth part of a company that occupies them. A single battalion is broken into detachments that in case of danger could scarcely be collected into one body before the end of the campaign. The forts to defend our seaports have for the most part some piles of dirt, not quite levelled by time, some great guns and not a single artilleryman, not even a common soldier to fire them. We seem to rely for defence on an enemy's dread of cold iron.
Washington and Adams had cherished publick credit so carefully, that private wealth would in case of necessity become in effect publick wealth. This was called corruption, and the consciences of the men who afterwards rose to power by lying, and who called it tyranny and oppression to restrain malicious lying, were alarmed and wounded by the extent of publick credit. The government paper at Washington openly calculates the whole revenue as disposable money in case of a war, without reckoning or deducting a cent for the payment of the publick debt. Of course it is very evident such payment is not expected to be continued in war time.—Formerly too, America enjoyed no little share of national consideration. A spirited resistance to French insolence and piracy taught the great oppressor of nations that we, though lovers of peace, would not bear tamely either insult or aggression. France has since been taught otherwise. When Spain violated the most explicit treaty rights, France practised on our fears, and folly made us pay her 15 millions of dollars.—There is a common saying very much to our purpose, being hanged and paying 40 shillings. Our secret was then out, that we would not fight, and the tribute of America, scarcely concealed by the falsehood of another name, is one of the regular items of Buonaparte's account. Now he does not hesitate a moment to enforce the decree of Nov. 21, 1806, which under pretence of blockading the British dominions, sweeps our commerce from the sea. And to crown our misfortunes, Mr. Jefferson has set up a right, and has acted upon the right of protecting British deserters from the pursuit of their officers. Thus we are on the eve of war with the only nation that has fleets to reach us in our ports, and to waylay and take our very coasters—that has neither the means, nor a disposition, nor an interest of its own to destroy our independence and liberty. Buonaparte wants not our trade, he wants our independence, he wants colonies, and if he could freely cross the ocean with his fleets we should be his colonies. Great Britain wants our commerce but not our liberty. This then is the awful crisis of America, which is not seen by the multitude, who see nothing, but which strikes the heart of every intelligent patriot with dismay. We are to all appearance within six weeks of a war, which would instantly rouse all the fury of our factions to be vented on ourselves. Our enemies are out of reach.
We scarcely know a government in the world, where publick opinion is wholly without influence. We naturally turn with discouragement and disgust from our rulers for consolation and safety to the people.—We may say now with melancholy truth to our citizens, you behold the work of your favourite administration; you have disregarded precept and
counsel, and now listen, listen and be wise from experience.
It is right however to confess, that it is the defect of all teaching by mere precept, that it implies the ignorance of all those who are taught, and the assumed superiority of the teacher. Nor do men so often act or judge wrong from the want of right rules, as from the want of sound sense in the application of them. It may be said of our democrats that they are politically mad by rule. It is not strange that those who made the most specious promises and the loudest professions of love for the people should be believed by the people. But time the friend of truth, though generally a friend out of season, has brought their professions to the test and found them wanting. They were false when they were made and are pernicious, now that they are in trial. We have got beyond speculation. The fruits that our present administration so ostentatiously planted have ripened into bitterness. Even Mr. Jefferson can no longer congratulate congress on our affairs being in "the full tide of successful experiment." Our people suffer already; that they will make them suffer ten thousand times more; that they begin to believe. But who brought their sufferings about? here an opening will be made to deceive the people still.—Impudence will say, the federalists caused our ruin. However as the federalists are less than thirty in congress, and these thirty wholly without power or influence, it will require art and we should think magic art to make it be believed. Miranda's men who are in chains in the Spanish dungeons might as well be accused of embroiling us in a war with England. But though even malice cannot very well fix this charge on the federalists, popular favour that is so easily deceived because it loves the deceivers, will labour to clear Mr. Jefferson of the blame. This will be the more surely accomplished, because this great statesman never had any other prejudices, and these if not blindly chosen were at least fondly cherished because they were the prejudices of the people. Though there was an exposed want of reason, there was a superfluity of merit in his principles, because he hated England, and they hated England. he loved and courted every perishing crop of tyrants in France; and France was their champion and their idol. By acting on these prejudices we now suffer. Our policy was shaped according to our feelings, not our national duties or our great interests. We have taken passion for our counsellor.
If then experience could shed a light as wide and as clear as the sun's, we should sooner shut our eyes than see our own folly. Men never blame themselves as long as they can find or make pretences to throw the blame upon others. Experience affords no such powerful light. It is indeed the guide of politics, but its dark lantern seldom shines more than two or three steps forward. To judge properly on things we should accurately know their causes, and their circumstances, and trace them through all their progress to their final event. This extensive instruction is rather the province of history than experience. The beginning of a great political revolution is hidden from our eyes, who live while it is passing. Passion pours forth its vapours on the present, as in a thunder shower the wind rises with the cloud, and we are blinded with dust before we are drenched in the rain. We see only the next links of a great chain. History sees the whole. If we persevere in blindness and violence, will not history say, our constitution was better than our people, our bad men engrossed our confidence and our weak men gave us counsel. Wisdom too though out of office gave warning, but we shut our ears, our publick dangers thickened in dreadful array but we shut our eyes. Our divisions kept us defenceless, the conqueror of nations allied himself with the leaders of our faction to oppress their opponents and thus he became the master of both. The republick had never reached maturity, but it fell by its rottenness. It fell unlamented, and finished by its fall the long cherished illusion of mankind in favour of republicks. Their existence is no longer a question. They are a plausible deceit. They cannot long preserve their virtue, they cannot enjoy tranquility at all. Factions sprout up to rankness as in their natural soil, and if one of these should not sell their independence, their unappeasable discord will only end in giving a chief to the triumphant faction and a tyrant to the state. Liberty will perish in that triumph.
O that Americans could be wise in time.—(Reportory.)
RICHMOND December 8.
VIRGINIA. General Assembly begun and holden in the city of Richmond, on Monday the 7th Dec. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, and the commonwealth the thirty-second :
On which day, being the day appointed by law for the meeting of the general assembly, such of the members of the house of delegates as appeared, having taken the oaths prescribed by law, took their seats in the house, and a majority of the whole number being present ;
Ordered That James Pleasants, jun. be appointed clerk to this house.
Mr. Mallory, one of the delegates for the county of Elizabeth City, reminded the house of the necessity of proceeding to the choice of a speaker, and recommended James Semple, Esq. the member from the city of Williamsburg, as a person well qualified to discharge the duties of that office.
Mr. Gholson, one of the delegates for the county of Brunswick, recommended Hugh Nelson, Esq. one of the delegates for the county of Albermarle, as a person well qualified to discharge the duties of that office.
Mr. Jones, one of the delegates for the county of Nottoway, recommended Peter Johnston, Esq. as a person who had given evidence of his ability and fitness to discharge the duties of the office, and was seconded in the nomination by Mr. Archer, one of the members for the county of Powhatan—Whereupon
Resolved, that the house will proceed to the choice of a speaker by ballot.
And the members having prepared tickets, and deposited the same in the ballot boxes ; Messrs. Mallory, Gholson, Jones (of Nottoway) Archer, Smyth (of Wythe) Carr, Madison and Cheathain were named a committee to examine the ballots and report to the house, on whom a majority of votes should fall.—The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the house, and Mr. Mallory reported, that the committee had according to order, examined the ballots and had found a majority
ty of the whole number in favour of Hugh Nelson, Esq.
There were four ballots, the result of which were as follows :
  1st. Ballot—Nelson 51 Johnson 49 Semple 44   2nd. do. do. 58 do. 51 do. 43   3d. do. do. 66 do. 58 do. 31   4th. do. do. 91 do. 67 do. — 
Ordered, That Henry Moss be appointed Sergeant at arms to this house.
Ordered, that William Drinkard, Edward Clarke, Furnea Southall and Anthony Davis be appointed Door-keepers to this house.
On motion, Ordered, That a writ of election issue to the county of Berkeley, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Philip Wilson, one of the delegates from said county, returned to serve in this general assembly.
On motion, Resolved, That a writ of election issue to the county of Dinwiddie, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the acceptance by Thomas B. Robertson, one of the delegates returned from the said county, to serve in this general assembly, of an appointment under the government of the United States.
Resolved, That when this house adjourns to-day, it will adjourn till to-morrow twelve o'clock.
And then the house adjourned till to-morrow 12 o'clock.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, December 2.
Mr. Dawson made the following report :
The committee to whom was referred that part of the president's message which relates to our military and naval establishments, &c. beg leave to make the following report in part.
1. Resolved, That it is expedient to increase the military establishment of the United States by raising regiments of infantry to consist of men each ; regiments of artilleryists of men each ; regiments of riflemen of men each, and regiments of cavalry of men each.
2. Resolved, That it is expedient to increase the marine corps by raising additional number of men.
3. Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for the speedy equipment of all the frigates and other vessels of war belonging to the United States. To render the establishment more effectual that ships of guns each be built.
This report was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
NEW-YORK, December 3.
The brig Leopard, captain Jordan arrived at this port yesterday afternoon from Liverpool. She left there on the 19th October, and brings London papers of the 17th, and Lloyd's Lists of the 13th, a file of each of which is received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser. The Leopard brings also dispatches for the Secretary of State.
LONDON, October 15.
The Prince Adolphus packet from America, and the Walsingham packet, in eight days from Lisbon, are arrived at Falmouth.
The Walsingham, we understand, has brought, as passengers, 22 of the principal English merchants of Lisbon. By her we learn, that all the English are preparing to leave that city, under the apprehension of a visit from the French. One of the passengers who came up to town express, reports, that the Portuguese government has yielded to the demands of Buonaparte ; and that all the ports of that kingdom are in future to be shut against us.—By this, therefore, we are to understand that the prince regent will not emigrate.
Government has received by the Electra sloop of war, dispatches from Lord Collingwood, confirming the failure of Sir Arthur Paget's mission to the Ottoman Porte. It is reported that, by the same channel, accounts of the British army evacuating Sicily for Malta have come to hand ; and that Buonaparte had influenced the emperor of Morocco to withhold supplies from Gibraltar.
Sir John Borlase Warren is appointed to supercede admiral Berkeley on the American station.—Whatever may be the opinion of ministers as to the recent conduct of their officer, or however hostile or conciliating their sentiments towards America, we must regard the measure of removing admiral Berkeley as not only prudent but necessary.
Letters from Copenhagen state, that seven of the first mercantile houses in that city had stopped payment.
It was reported yesterday, that our troops in Sicily had evacuated that Island, and gone to Malta and Egypt.
Several private letters received from Lisbon, by the Albion, mention the probability of an insurrection among the populace, if the prince regent should persist in his determination of shipping himself and his treasures for the Brazils. This we think extremely likely to happen ; not that we imagine the Portuguese would much care what would become of their prince—but, we think they must be roused when they see the treasure about being conveyed away.
We are astonished that our wise ministers, in their anxiety to save every thing from the grasp of Buonaparte, should have overlooked the old silver and other valuables with which the convents and churches of Lisbon abound :—the same reasons may be urged for seizing them, which have been for seizing on the Danish fleet, &c. viz. the probability of their falling into the power of the French emperor. With respect to the honour of the thing, we do not think those who have ordered the Danes to be pillaged of a quantity of old iron and firewood would blush at it.
We are sorry to learn that it is a prevailing opinion with persons who have access to the best information from Russia, that the ascendancy of the French politics in the government of that country, can no longer be doubted. It is even reported by an American vessel arrived in 15 days from St. Petersburg, that an embargo had been laid on all British ships in the Russian dominions. For the truth of intelligence coming through such a channel, we would by no means pledge ourselves ; but it received considerable credit this morning on Change.
Austria, it is probable, will not long remain mistress of the provinces contiguous to the Adriatic.—The possession of Istria, if not Carniola also, is ne-
cessary to the views of France, and if required by her at present, must be surrendered. Some arrangement of this nature is suggested in a demi-official paper. The paragraph states, "that the dominions of the emperor of Austria are about to undergo a change, that they are to be narrowed to the east and widened to the west." The French, indeed, appear to exercise all the rights incidental to complete occupation already ; they have caused the ports of Trieste and Flume to be shut against us.
Prince Kourakin, who concluded and signed the treaty of Tilsit, has been raised to the rank of a field-marshal.
A vessel arrived at Inverness from Cronstadt, the master of which relates, that, before he left that place, the Emperor Alexander had three times visited Cronstadt, for the purpose of viewing experiments made on a vessel, at some small distance, by the fire from the fortifications ; that, should a British fleet appear, the inhabitants might learn how far the fort of Cronstadt could afford protection.—The Russians were highly elated with the success of these experiments, but expressed themselves very unwilling to go to war with England ; the merchants, in particular, openly declared their determination to oppose it by every means in their power.
The American ship Pegou, captain Collett, is arrived at Yarmouth from St. Petersburg, which place he left the 25th and Cronstadt 27th ult. The capt. states, that, at the departure, much uneasiness was manifested at both those places, in consequence of a report confidentially circulated, that Lord Collingwood had received orders to possess himself of the Russian fleet in the Mediterranean.
October 17.
Hamburg papers arrived late this morning to the 30th ult.—The following are the most material articles in them :
LOWER ELBE, Sept. 10.
The recent proceedings of the English near Lubeck, where they have already taken several ships bound to or from Russia, seem to indicate hostile designs.
Off Barnholm, some Russian frigates have been seen, they are probably cruising here to observe the movements of the English fleet.
The blockade of the Ems, Elbe, and Weser, for neutral ships bound to neutral ports, has been raised.—Altona Mercury.
LISBON, October 3.
The following communication to the Royal Board of Commerce, Agriculture, Manufactures, and Navigation of Portugal, was sent by the Secretary of State :—
"Our Sovereign, the Prince Regent, has it in his power to prevent the departure from this city of his Catholic Majesty's Ambassador, and of the Charge d'Affaires to his Majesty the Emperor and King of Italy ; he has notwithstanding, well grounded hope that their absence will only be temporary and that it will not be followed up by any hostilities on the part of the above sovereign, with whom it is his Royal Highness's wish to maintain that good harmony and correspondence which has hitherto subsisted between them ; which I think proper to state to your excellency, that you may make the same known to the Royal Board of Commerce, to be by them published whenever it may be necessary.
(Signed)
"ANT. DE ARAUJO AZEVEDO. "Palacio de Adjuda, 2d October, 1907."
Latest Foreign Advices
From papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the ship Caledonian, Capt. Dickson, 43 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, October 15.
The appointment of Mr. G. H. Rose, who kissed hands yesterday, is not to succeed Mr. Erskine as minister to the United States.—It does not interfere with that gentleman's ministry.—Mr. Rose is going on a special mission.
October 19.
From the London Gazette, October 17.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 14th of October, present the King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
His Majesty having been pleased to appoint John Earl of Chatham, K. G. to be governor of the Island of Jersey, his Lordship, this day, took the oaths appointed to be taken by the Governor of that Island.
By the KING—A PROCLAMATION. For recalling and prohibiting seamen from serving Foreign Princes and States.
GEORGE R.
Whereas it hath been represented unto Us, that great numbers of mariners and seafaring men, our natural-born subjects, have been enticed to enter into the service of foreign states, and are now actually serving as well on board the ships of war belonging to the said foreign states, as on board the merchant vessels belonging to their subjects, notwithstanding our former proclamation recalling them, contrary to the duty and allegiance which our said subjects owe unto us, and to the great disservice of their native country ; we have therefore thought it necessary at the present moment, when our kingdom is menaced and endangered, and when the maritime rights on which its power and greatness so mainly depend, are disputed and called in question, to publish by and with the advice of our Privy Council, this our Royal Proclamation : We do hereby strictly charge and command all masters of ships, pilots, mariners, shipwrights, and other seafaring men, being our natural-born subjects, who may have been entered into the pay or service of any foreign state, or do serve in any foreign ship or vessel, that, forthwith they and every of them do (according to their bounden duty and allegiance, and in consideration that their native country hath need of all their services,) withdraw themselves, and depart from and quit such foreign services, and do return home to their native country ; or do enter on board such of our ships of war as they may chance to fall in with, either on the high seas, or in any rivers, waters, havens, roads, ports, or places whatsoever or wheresoever.
And, for the better execution of the purposes of this our Royal Proclamation, we do authorize and command all captains, masters, and others, commanding our ships and vessels of war, to stop and make stay of all and every such person or persons (being our natural-born subjects) as shall endeavour to transport or enter themselves into the service of any foreign state, contrary to the intent and command of this our Royal Proclamation, and to seize

upon, take, and bring away all such persons as aforesaid who shall be found to be employed or serving in any foreign merchant ship or vessel as aforesaid:—but we do strictly enjoin all such our captains, masters, and others, that they do permit no man to go on board such ships and vessels belonging to states at amity with us, for the purpose of so seizing upon, taking, and bringing away such persons as aforesaid, for whose discreet and orderly demeanor the said captains cannot answer; and that they do take especial care that no unnecessary violence be done or offered to the vessel, or to the remainder of the crew, from out of which such persons shall be taken:
And in case of their receiving information of any such person or persons being employed or serving on board of any ship of war belonging to such foreign state, being a state at amity with us, we do authorize and command our captains, masters and others, commanding our ships of war, to require of the captain or commander of such foreign ship of war, that he do forthwith release and discharge such person or persons, being our natural-born subject or subjects, and if such release and discharge shall be refused, then to transmit information of such refusal to the commander in chief of the squadron under whose orders such captain or commander shall be then serving: which information the said commander in chief is hereby strictly directed and enjoined to transmit, with the least possible delay, to our minister residing at the seat of government of that state to which the said foreign ship of war shall belong, or to our Lord High Admiral, or Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for the time being, in order that we, being apprized of such proceeding, may forthwith direct the necessary steps to be taken for obtaining redress from the government to which such foreign ship of war shall belong, for the injury done to us by the unwarranted detention of our natural-born subjects in the service of a foreign state:
And whereas it has further been represented unto us, that divers mariners and seafaring men, our natural-born subjects, have been induced to accept letters of naturalization, or certificates of citizenship, from foreign states, and have been taught to believe that, by such letters or certificates they are discharged from that duty of allegiance which, as our natural-born subjects, they owe to us; now, we do hereby warn all such mariners, seafaring men, and others, our natural-born subjects, that no such letters of naturalization, or certificates of citizenship, do, or can, in any manner, divest our natural-born subjects of the allegiance, or in any degree alter the duty, which they owe to us their lawful sovereign.—But, in consideration of the error into which such mariners and seafaring men as aforesaid may have been led, we do hereby publish and declare our free pardon to all such our subjects, who, repenting of the delusion under which they have been acting, shall immediately upon knowledge of this our Royal Proclamation withdraw themselves from foreign service, and return to their allegiance to us; and we do declare, that all such our subjects, who shall continue in the service of foreign states, in disregard and contempt of this our Royal Proclamation, will not only incur our just displeasure, but are liable to be proceeded against for such contempt, and shall be proceeded against accordingly; and we do hereby declare, that if any such masters of ships, pilots, mariners, seamen, shipwrights, or other seafaring men (being our natural-born subjects,) shall be taken in any foreign service by the Algerines, or other Barbary powers, and carried into slavery, they shall not be reclaimed by us as subject of Great-Britain.
And we do further notify, that all such our subjects as aforesaid, who have voluntarily entered, or shall enter, or voluntarily continue to serve on board of any ship of war belonging to any foreign state at enmity with us, are and will be guilty of high treason; and we do by this our royal proclamation declare, that they shall be punished with the utmost severity of the law.
Given at our court at the queen's palace, the sixteenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and seven, and in the forty-seventh year of our reign.
Dutch papers have arrived to the 13th, and have brought the intelligence, at which none of our readers will be surprised, of Denmark having concluded a treaty of alliance offensive and defensive with France, in consequence of which the French troops are to occupy Holstein and Schleswig; which are not in the slightest danger of any attack from us. But they are fine and fertile provinces, and have yet been untouched by the hand of rapine, a circumstance which makes it peculiarly desirable to the French to occupy them. They will soon reduce them to the same situation to which they have reduced Hanover, Mecklenburg, and every territory into which they have entered, whether as friends or foes.— Mihi nullo discriminare is the motto of a Frenchman—that which he wants he will take if he can, without caring whether the person from whom he takes it be his enemy or his friend.
There are several articles in these papers relative to our expedition. They wish to have it supposed, that our conduct in Zealand has been as bad as that of the French in the different countries they have conquered. But they produce no proofs except that we attempted to ascertain whether an officer who endeavoured to get into Copenhagen during the siege, was the bearer of secret orders from the crown prince! The French must indeed be surprised to hear that we have imposed no contributions upon the island of Zealand or the city of Copenhagen; that we have respected the feelings of the inhabitants so much as not to quarter our troops upon them; that we have not pillaged them, and that we have actually paid for all the necessaries which have been furnished us.
An imperial decree has been issued at Paris, authorising privateers and other armed vessels to detain and bring in all vessels bound to or from England, and to declare their cargoes lawful prizes.—A considerable number of vessels which had touched at England have been confiscated.
In the gazette of Saturday night a proclamation was published for recalling and prohibiting British seamen from serving foreign powers or states.—This proclamation is of importance inasmuch as it relates to the question of the right of search.—It commands British officers to search foreign merchant ships for British seamen, but in cases of ships of war, they are only authorised to require of the foreign commander the release of our seamen—and, in the event of his refusal, to make representation
of the affair to the admiral of the station, who is to communicate it to ministers.
This document, say the late ministers, in speaking of the proclamation, is a most curious one, "after the high and imperious tone government here assumed, and the convulsion to which they have given rise.—They have completely conceded the right of searching the ships of war of friendly powers for British seamen."—We know not how ministers can be said to have conceded or relinquished that which they never laid claim to;—they never did claim the right of searching the ships of war of friendly powers for British seamen.
Yet for our own parts, we almost wish it had been determined upon and made known to all powers that our officers would seize and carry off British seamen wherever they could find them, without caring whether they were on the territory or on board the ship of war of a friendly power. From the tenor of this proclamation we can collect that our differences with America will not lead to a war—indeed we never imagined the Americans in spite of their violence and abuse would hazard a contest with us. But though our differences with America will be adjusted, we do not see there is any likelihood that that system of enticing and encouraging our seamen to desert will be done away or even checked. Our officers are to claim the men, first of the captain—if he refuses to give them up, we are then to give notice to the British commander in chief of the squadron under whose orders such officers are serving.—The commander in chief is to transmit information to our minister resident at the seat of government of the state to which the said foreign ship of war shall belong, or to the lords of the admiralty. But does not every one see that this mode of proceeding will apply but a slow and inadequate remedy to the evil? Whilst this process is taking place, the seamen will have sailed in the ship to which they have deserted, and should they return to the ports of the power to which such ship belongs, means will be found to suffer the men to escape, and to evade delivering them up.
It may be said, however, that if we demanded the right of searching the ships of war of friendly powers for British seamen, we must allow them the right of searching our ships of war. Courier.
No accounts have been received from Lisbon of a later date than the 7th inst.—One letter of that date states, we understand, that the populace had broken out into acts of riot on the preceding day; the object of it was to prevent the sailing of the Portuguese ships, and the emigration of the royal family.—The police is said to have shown no very great inclination to check or put down the rioters. The letter we inserted on Saturday, stated that the mob had shown symptoms of disquietude, and that an insurrection was apprehended.—The priests are inimical to the emigration, and the populace therefore would easily be instigated to acts of violence and outrage.
It is said that such of our countrymen as are leaving Portugal, and have any property to dispose of, are obliged to accept one half the purchase money in government paper—if so, the grievance must be most severely felt by the Englishmen, not only on account of the decree, inserted in our last, with regard to the suspension of the payment of inland bills, but because government paper has fallen from 16 to 40 per cent. discount.
It is said that an order had actually been received at Oporto, when the last accounts were despatched from thence, to shut the port against us on the 15th. Admiral Purvis is reported to have been ordered to quit his station off Cadiz, and proceed to the Tagus.
Sir J. B. Warren had, on Saturday, a long interview with the board of admiralty, and received his instructions as commander at Halifax.
October 20. With respect to the idea that the proclamation is to be considered as conceding so much to the Americans, that the differences may be considered as adjusted between the two countries—ministers certainly did not intend this prohibition to search ships of war as any concession—they no doubt weighed the subject maturely, and they felt that they could not allow a reciprocal right without making the balance of advantage infinitely on the side of America. It is not by any means to be considered as an adjustment of the differences with America—if it were, if the American ministers had thought it so, why have not long ago the negotiations been brought to an amicable conclusion in this country? it were important for us to pretend to know anything of the progress of the negotiations or of the state in which they are; but as ministers were no doubt ready long since to have communicated to Mr. Monroe or Mr. Pinkney their determination not to claim or enforce the right of searching ships of war, the negotiation would have, ere this, terminated, had America resolved to content herself with that determination? besides, if the proclamation could be considered as tantamount to an adjustment of the differences between the two countries, why, it may be asked, is Mr. Rose going on a special mission to America? of the nature of that mission we cannot, of course, know anything, but surely it requires no great sagacity to discover that it must have some relation to the points in dispute between the two countries. That the Americans will not hazard a contest we have always been of opinion; but we do not think by any means that the proclamation is to be considered as any adjustment of our differences with them. Courier.
The Revenge, in which ship it was formerly stated Mr. Monroe was to take his passage for America, has sailed for France with Mr. Smith and another gentleman. The former is permitted to go for the purpose of bringing away his daughter, who had been detained there since the commencement of the war. The latter, we understand, is the bearer of dispatches from our government, on the subject of an exchange of prisoners.
October 21. The furniture, plate, and other equipage of Mr. Monroe, were yesterday sent off to the London Docks. It is expected that his excellency, and Mr. G. R. Rose, will both leave town to-morrow. October 22.
A merchant who left Lisbon in the last packet says, that the Portuguese navy, at least the best ships, were perfectly ready for sea; and that no doubt was entertained of its being the intention of the Prince Regent to set sail for the Brazils, immediately upon receiving the account of the entrance of the French troops into Portugal.—A large sum
of money, all the jewels, and valuable moveables, belonging to the court, had been embarked at the time the Walsingham sailed. A considerable train of artillery had also been put on board, and nothing was wanted to fix the final determination of the court but the advance of the enemy. For the purpose of manning the fleet, every seaman had been forcibly taken from the Portuguese merchant vessels, and instantly conducted, by files of the military, on board the fleet.—But it is now doubted whether the French troops will invade Portugal.—On the 25th of last month they had not broken up from Bayonne, nor was any thing said of their being about to break up.—It is said that Buonaparte will be satisfied (moderate man!) with the expulsion of the British from the Portuguese territories, the shutting of the Portuguese ports against the British, and the payment of a large sum of money in the nature of an equivalent for allowing the British to remove their property out of Portugal.
October 24. The Gazette of Saturday contains his majesty's Proclamation for recalling and prohibiting British seamen from serving foreign princes and states; and for regulating the manner in which such seamen are to be taken from foreign vessels. This is a most important document, as it contains an explicit declaration of the extent of the claims which the British government mean to enforce with regard to neutrals. The right of searching ships of war belonging to neutral states, for British seamen, is distinctly renounced; indeed, we believe such a claim was never formerly made by our government, as it could not be carried into effect without affording perpetual grounds of rupture with neutral states. It is impossible to entertain a higher opinion of our maritime rights than we do; but if the claim of searching ships of war were enforced, the consequence would be, that an English gun brig would have a right to bring to a neutral ship of the line, or even a whole fleet, and to order the crew or crews of the whole to be turned up, to enable the captain of the gun brig to search for deserters; and as we could not advance such a claim on our own part without allowing it to others, our ships of war must of course submit to the same species of examination from neutrals. The right of search, with regard to neutral merchantmen, is asserted; but the proclamation contains some regulations enjoining all officers to exercise that right with the least possible violence. Sun.
A morning paper attached to the late ministers, has published the following paragraph:
"Our Ministers, we understand, confidently calculate upon the complete and satisfactory adjustment of our differences with America. Some mercantile houses, of considerable rank in the American trade, and some of the first individuals connected with the shipping interest, feeling it necessary to their arrangements to be informed upon this subject, recently took occasion to apply to government respecting it. In consequence of this application, we understand that a letter has been received within the last few days from one of the highest commercial authorities in the administration. This letter, which is addressed to a person in the shipping interest, expresses the opinion of the writer, that there is every reason to indulge the expectation of a speedy and satisfactory arrangement with America."
For the above statement there is not , we assert with confidence, the slightest foundation . To whom was the letter addressed, and by whom was it written.—Why are not the names of the writer and the receiver published?—One of the "highest commercial authorities in the Administration," must be either Lord Bathurst or Mr. Rose.—Did either of them write such a letter? They certainly did not; and we venture to add, that no man belonging to the administration did or could write such a letter, because in encouraging "the expectation of a speedy and satisfactory arrangement with America," he would be holding out an encouragement for which he could have no authority.—Nor can we find out that any mercantile houses have made any application to government for information upon the subject?—The fact is, that the merchants concerned in the American trade know all communication upon the subject would be made to them through the medium of Mr. Sansom, the chairman of the American merchants—they know very well that Mr. Sansom had an interview with one of his majesty's ministers lately, and that he is accurately acquainted with the precise situation in which affairs are between the two countries, and which, considering the pretensions and demands of America, is any thing but such a one as could encourage the expectation of a speedy and satisfactory adjustment of differences.
The mischievous tendency of a statement, so utterly unfounded as the one to which we have alluded, is deep and obvious.—It invites merchants to continue their commercial speculations with America, to give large credit, and to accept bills to a great amount. A morning paper of this day informs us, that "the report which we stated yesterday, of the adjustment of all the differences between this country and America having been adjusted, is very generally credited, and a number of merchants in the city have begun to act upon it in their commercial speculations." Here is the mischief we complain of.—Another effect is, that if our merchants are induced by such reports to continue their dealings with America, and to risk their property in the same manner as if the two countries were in a state of perfect amity, government would hardly be able to hold so high a tone as it would if the merchants had not given credit to such reports, and had acted as if a rupture were not wholly improbable.
But the political motives of the late ministers for encouraging these statements and rumours, are not difficult to be discovered.—If government shall find an accommodation of the differences with America impracticable, the late ministers referring to those statements will attempt to fix on government a charge of inconsistency, in having held out the prospect of accommodation and adjustment in the first instance, and in having afterwards changed their tone, and adopted the language of hostility and defiance. The present ministers have in their behaviour and negotiation with America, pursued a uniform line of principle and conduct—they have made no concessions, but they have urged no extravagant pretensions—they have combined moderation with firmness, and though they wish to preserve peace, they have proved that that wish has not in the slightest degree been influenced by any apprehensions of the consequences of war with America.
But such statements as those to which we have alluded, merit, we repeat, the most severe condem-
nation—they must do harm, they cannot do good, unless it be to those who having invested their property in the American funds, are desirous of encouraging the idea that the differences will be speedily and amicably adjusted, in order that they may be able to sell out their stock, which, in the event of a rupture, might be put to considerable hazard.
The American government must lower its tone very considerably, and depart very widely from its present pretensions, before any amicable adjustment can take place. Courier.
BULLETIN.
HELSINGBORG, Oct. 1.
His royal highness the Duke of Berry arrived here, in the Road, the 29th inst. in the morning, on board an English frigate, and landed at half past 2 o'clock; he was met on the Bridge by baron Munch, first Lord of the bedchamber, count Gyllenborg, and other persons of distinction, and conducted to the house fitted up for his reception; the garrison was drawn up in the market place. At 5 o'clock the Duke proceeded in one of the king's carriages, attended by baron Munch, to the house inhabited by his majesty, with whom he was closeted a considerable time. The Duke's retinue, consisting of count Nantouillet and count de la Ferronage was hereupon presented to his majesty, and soon after the Duke returned with his suite. At eight o'clock this morning he took leave of the king and queen, and immediately after left this place for Gottemburgh.
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 5.
According to an agreement concluded with the English commander in chief, the English soldiers will be permitted to view the inside of the town. They will, therefore, be admitted to-morrow and following days, by small parties, not exceeding twelve men, without arms, and under the inspection of a serjeant. Notice is hereby given of the above agreement, and all the inhabitants are admonished to refrain from every thing which may tend to produce riots and disorder.
HAGEN, Director of police.
Copenhagen Gazette of Oct. 6.
The Danish commissioners of quarantine have received intelligence from Memel, that an epidemic disease prevails there as well as in Kongsberg.
The same intelligence has been communicated to Admiral Gambier.
A Danish pilot lately arrived from Cronstadt, states, that ten regiments of Russian troops have arrived in that place, and that several detachments of Cossacks are constantly patrolling on the beach, in order to prevent the English from effecting a landing.— Copenhagen Gazette, Oct. 3 and 5.
October 6.
A report is current here that admiral Gambier has received orders from England, to capture the Russian ships of war, which lately sailed from this road, and that he has already detached a squadron for that purpose. It is reported that five English store ships which had taken stores on board at the Holm, are stranded in the Cattegat, together with the frigate, which had them under convoy.— Copenhagen Gaz. Oct. 6.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Caledonian, Dickson, 43 days from Liverpool, Sult, Wm. Dickson.—Spoke Nov. 21, in lat. 40, 30, long. 57, sel'l Cruser, 35 days from Guadalupe, bound to Newfoundland—24th, in lat. 39, 34, long. 58, brig Hope, Stevens, 7 days from Salem bound to Leghorn.
Sch'r Hannah, Collier, 8 days from New-York.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday. Dec. 11.
The Packet Venus, Capt. Boush, will sail for New-York the first fair wind. Dec. 11.
On Tuesday the 22d instant, opposite the Court-House in the Town of Portsmouth, Will be Sold,
Two Houses and Lots of Land, L. ing in said Town—ALSO, All my moveable PROPERTY. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by GEORGE BUTLER. December 9.
WOOD & HASTINGS,
No. 76, Main-Street,
Have just received an additional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS,
Among which are
Black Silk Velvet; Tabby, do.; Black Silk Florentine; Silk Handkerchiefs; do. Fancy Shawls; Convex Navy Buttons; fashionable Coat do.; a variety of French Goods; 2 trunks Cambric Muslins; 8 cases Linens; 3 bales Cotton Checks; 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs; 5 do. India Cottons, assorted, some very fine for Shirtlings; a variety of Woollens.
They have also on hand a general and extensive assortment of
WOOLLEN GOODS.
Every description of fancy Muslins and Dresses; V. levers; Constitution and President's Cords; Dimities; Carpets; Hosiery, &c. &c.
On consignment, just received,
Hussar and Backstrap BOOTS; Ladies' Kid and Morocco Shoes; Men's coarse do.; coarse and fine Hats.
The above GOODS will be sold at very reduced prices for Cash or undoubted credit, by wholesale and retail. December 11.
FOR BOSTON,
The Sch'r FOUR BROTHERS,
Capt. Burgess—For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Marsden's wharf, or to
Fisk & Catlett.
December 11.
FOR CHARLESTON.
The fast sailing schooner JAMES, William P. Robinson, master, now ready to take in a cargo. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Town-Point, or
Thomas Willock.
December 11.
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That commodious Dwelling-House on Catharine Street, now in the occupancy of John D. Hal-dane—possession to be had the 1st day of January next ensuing—Terms made known by application to
John Camp.
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Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dollars. The Scheme contains only 21,500 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Baltimore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G & R WAITE'S truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market-street and Charles-street, Baltimore.
The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the Tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Office, in Maiden Lane, New-York.
N. B. Distant adventurers accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the inspection of adventurers.
October 14. 3m
❖ We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
REMOVAL.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No 76, Main street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour. For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogsheads Bordolease CLARET, 96 casks Rott Brimstone, 100 boxes Castle Marble Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 8 hds shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. October 12. tf
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN opposite the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month.
Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Streets. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, 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. 12. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st of Jan. next, that commodious three story brick DWELLING HOUSE in Church-street, at present occupied by Mr. Barth. Redman. And a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, with a fine extensive garden, in the Fields near Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. Stratton, possession of which may be had the 1st of January—Application to be made to Wm. Plume & Co. Nov. 18. tf
Received per schooner Traveller, from Boston, and for Sale, By EDWARD CLARK, 10 tons small, flat, and square Bar Iron, 800 bundles assorted Nail Rods. Nov. 18. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tiers do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hds old L.P. Madeira do. 3 hds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
Wood and Hastings,
No. 76, Main-Street,
Have received from London and Liverpool, via Baltimore, 60 packages composing a complete assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS;
Amongst which are Best blue, black, bottle green, and olive broad Cloths; fashionable Caffemeres; coarse Cloths; coarse and fine Coatings; Flannels and Baizes; Kendal Cottons; blue and white Kenseys and Halfflannels; blue and drab Plains; Flushing; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swansdown; Bennett's Cord and Toilettenette; Velving; Durants; Calimancoes; Russells and Bumbazets; Manchester Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheetings; Diapers and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dimities; Cambric Muthins; Gingham; fancy Muslins; Hosiery; Pins; Thread, &c. &c.
Also, an assortment of French Lutestrings; silk Velvets; black and white silk Hose; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Taffels; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c. &c.
10 bales India Cottons, 3 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls. October 5. tf
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Caffemeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforters; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulletes; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dresses; Calicoes, Chambrays, and Gingham; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 23. tf
German Winter GOODS.
65 dozen Men's Thick Filled Stockings, 20 do. Children's do. do. 50 do. Men's half do. do. 110 do. Men's and Boys' Gloves, 25 do. do. Caps and Mitts, 25 do. Travelling Socks 10 do. Ladies' House Socks—Just received and for sale by Niemyer & Von Kapff. November 20. tf
For SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 50,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4. tf
200 barrels FLOUR, of superior quality for family use, 10 hogsheads Tobacco, suitable for the West-India Markets. 100 barrels New-York Pork, city inspection, 50 do. Carolina do. 50 hds 25 barrels Antigua Sugars, 40,000 wt Green Coffee, Madeira Wine, London Brown Stout, Philadelphia Porter, Claret, Hermitage, Burgundy, &c. &c.—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 11. 8
For SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2. tf
For SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Teneriffe, 100 pipes and 90 hds. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
FANCY FURNITURE,
Japanned and Gilt—viz. Cain Seat, Rush and Windsor Chairs; Re-coss, Seats; Settees and Window Stools; Card, Pier, and Tea Tables; Work, Wash, and Candle Stands; Bedstead, Bed, and Window Cornice. Likewise, Pictures framed and reguilt, and articles in fancy line made to order. Also, Coach, Sign, and Ornamental Painting; Freemasonry and Military Flags done in the best manner, by J. & W. Cook, No. 69, Church-Street. Nov. 25. 9
The Subscriber offers for Sale at his Store in Market-Square, 20 hogsheads W. I. RUM, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy; 5 do. Country Gin, Sugar—Brown and Loaf, by the barrel or hogshead, Tea—Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson—Also, A parcel of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens, Calicoes, Hats, and Hardware. In addition to the above, he intends keeping a constant supply of PORK and BEEF. Bread—Pilot, Navy, and Ship, of the first quality—Families may be supplied with small quantities of Pilot Bread, of a superior quality. Cordage of any size or description for negotiable notes or West-India produce. Any orders for the above articles, will be complied with at the shortest notice. Cary Selden. Nov. 23. tf
Baltimore Baker's FLOUR, of superior quality, for family use, for sale by T. & W. A. Armistead, Campbell's wharf. Nov. 18. tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) offers for Sale, Warranted New-York SHOES, and will return the money when Shoes are bought upon his particular recommendation, if they should not wear well. He thinks he has exerted himself as much to get the best and handsomest Shoes and Boots of the manufacture of the United States as any man in them, and has the assurance of the manufacturers in New-York, Philadelphia, Newark, and Baltimore, where the Shoes and Boots are made purposely for this market , that they shall be in all cases customers' work; and the report of a great number of those who have purchased Shoes, confirms their being so. He has now on hand,
A general assortment of fresh New-York SHOES. For Ladies there are a variety of new Kid Patterns; Velvet Slippers, different colours, neat workmanship, of Silk & Tabby Velvet; Morocco Boots, Bootees, and Walking Shoes, to tie and not to tie, with cork soles and without, &c. For gentlemen, Belle's well known stout and light fine seal leather Shoes and Morocco Pumps, with several other kinds; For Misses, a variety of Morocco and Leather. For Boys, very fine for dancing, common, strong, lined and bound, and coarse. For Children, Morocco Bootees, different colours, sized from 3 to 1, leather Pumps, Shoes and Bootees; and for Servants, such as appear to be of very superior quality. There is attached to the Store a very comfortable back room, where Ladies may retire for the purpose of trying on Shoes or Boots.
He has a great variety of English Kid Shoes, some of which have been long on hand, will be sold at 7 Gd; and a quantity of the most fashionable Embellishments, quite fresh at reduced prices.
He has on hand, SHOES made by a very faithful workman in this vicinity, of the best wax-leather, in a shape to suit old gentlemen, with which he will be regularly supplied.
Vernon's elegant Baltimore BOOTS, kept in such quantity as to give a probability of fitting any person; sold at the prices in Baltimore.
New-York Pilot's BOOTS, an improvement upon the plan of Fishermens' Boots.
A considerable quantity of Boston SHOES and BOOTS, kept for the purpose of supplying those who must have what they think cheap, not appearing to know, that the best things, are generally, cheapest; these will be sold low. He is in expectation of a quantity of the most elegant Philadelphia KID SLIPPERS, by the first vessel.
With due encouragement, he is perfectly confident he can supply handsomer and better Shoes and Boots, than has been furnished by any person in this place heretofore; and if better, ultimately cheaper—but without it, it is impossible to keep a good assortment.
He has also, A quantity of India COTTONS; a few tons of BAR IRON; and Pennsylvania BUTTER in small kegs, nicely pickled, at 20 cents.
Just received by Ferguson's Packet from Baltimore, a fresh supply of Vernon's Winter BOOTS. November 27. tf
Just got to Hand, 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18. tf
For SALE, or will be bartered for Staves, Corn, or Flour, 5000 bushels Liverpool SALT, loose and in sacks. 1 ton Shot, assorted; 2 ton German Steel. James Young. November 13. tf
For SALE, by the Subscriber, 34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Farthermore; 10 casks Glass do. 65 boxes 8 by 10, 37 do 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 gross Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castle Soap, 1 hogshead and 5 barrels Philadelphia Leaf Sugar, 10 hds Petersburg, 2 do Richmond, and 4 do. York River Tobacco; 15 bales Cotton, 38 whole and 9 half tiers Rice. A. Maclure. November 13. tf
For SALE, 80 hds. choice retailing Molasses, 34 tiers Currants; 20 kegs Capers, in very fine order. James Young. November 11. tf
Wanted on Hire, A NEGRO MAN, accustomed to wait in a house; and a NEGRO WOMAN, who can cook, wash, and iron. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Nov. 9. tf
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and situated on a never failing stream; although she works at present only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abundant supply for ten pair.—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's Mills) about two miles farther, now in complete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a fiore, the situation of which, for a lumber fiore, is equal if not superior to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently believes, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia.—Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any number of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. tf
For RENT, The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House, adjoining the Subscriber's, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes;—also a convenient Dwelling-House near the Bridge, adjoining Mrs. Archer's, at present occupied by Mr. Nicholson;—also that pleasant retired House on Brewer-street, occupied by Stephen Harris; and some Ware-Houses on my wharf, with or without the wharf. For further particulars apply to James Tucker. October 12. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Market-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery,
Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hds. and 6 bbs Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes.
Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A PARCEL OF Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the best quality.
Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Laurents, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. tf
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No 1, Commerce-street to William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
GERMAN LINENS, &c. 16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Ruffia Sheetings, 80 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Shirt Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheetings, 120 do. Spanish Sugars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per bx, 3 do. Platillas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. reeled bottling Wire, 2 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, &c.
Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant Chessmen, Elegant marble Statues, Flaccolets and Clarinets, Urn and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fifes, Liquor Cakes, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys, Water and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glasses, Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Cakes, Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Desks, An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Pith for Saddles, Watch Chrystals and Beads, Seine and Sewing Twine. For sale by Niemyer & Von Kapff. September 11. tf
NOTICE. A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth, praying that an act may pass to divorce me from my wife Anne. Michael Kaeffer. December 2.
To Anne Kaeffer. Take notice, that I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons in support of the allegations contained in the above mentioned petition, at the house of Thomas Darden, in the town of Portsmouth, on Tuesday the 10th day of the present month, between the hours of 9 and 4 o'clock of the said day, when and where you may attend if you please. 3* Michael Kaeffer.
Phœnix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHŒNIX 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 heretofore submitted. N B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. 157
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advages.