Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-13 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1804.
[NO. 25.]
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,  The American Ship  ZEPHYR, William Pearse, master: Burthen 300 hhds. tobacco or 2500 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to  Phinehas Dana. Sept. 11. tf 130
FOR CHARTER,  The good American Ship  SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 313 tons; will carry about 450 hhds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to  WHO HAS FOR SALE, 99 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 13 do. Peterburg do. 200 Bbis. excellent PORK. 80 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. Sept. 11. tf 129
FOR CHARTER,  The excellent new ship  ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to  Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 125
FOR CHARTER,  The good fast sailing Ship  MERCURY, Abel Crozier, master: Burthen 2200 barrels flour.—For terms apply to  Moses Myers.  WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, Said Ship's CARGO of St. Ubes SALT. ALSO, 100 dozen of choice Bourdeaux CLARET, in cases of 2 1-2 dozen. Sept. 8. tf 127
FOR CHARTER,  The fast sailing ship  WASHINGTON, John Curtis, Master: Burthen 250 hhds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to  WILLIAM PENNOCK.  WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 Tons Plaister of Paris, on board said ship. Sept. 6. tf 128
FOR THE ISLE OF RE, (IN FRANCE.)  The new fast sailing Brig  AURORA, James Mork, Master: Will sail in ten or twelve days—for passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board at Messrs. C. & F. Whittle's wharf, or to  A. Maclure. Sept. 4. tf 117
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,  The Copper bottomed Brig  MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer: Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo.—Apply to the master on board, or  Thomas Willock. Sept. 4. tf 118
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA,  AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, } Fine old London P. M. Wine. 6 Hhds. and } 8 Qr. Casks, } Apply to  Robert Maitland & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR CHARTER,  THE SHIP  COURTNEY, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to  William Pennock. Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and } TENERIFFE WINE. 10 Pipes Common, } August 11. tf 70
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West Indies,  THE SHIP  VIRGINIA, Capt. James Petrie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teek Wood, and cop- pered to the beams. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to  John Newell, jun. Who has for sale about 1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21. tf 94
FOR SALE OR CHARTER,  The American Ship  ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hhds. of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo.—ALSO,  FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in France, with Tobacco only,  The American Ship  NANCY, Captain Turner. Burthen 320 hogheads—just arrived from Bourdeaux, and now discharging 47 hogheads of prime CLARET, which we offer for sale.  C. & F. Whittle. August 16. tf 76  CASH GIVEN FOR  White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves.
FOR CHARTER,  The fine, staunch, British ship  HELENA, Mounting 16 Guns and men answerable; with a Letter of Marque—Burthen 300 tons per register. She will be ready for the reception of a cargo about the 25th inst. A freight to Clyde, Liverpool, or a port in Ireland, would be preferable. Should neither offer, she may be chartered for any of the West-India islands. Apply to Captain Stewart on board, or to  Robertson & Brown. Sept. 6. tf 124
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.  C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR LONDON OR LIVERPOOL,  The American Ship  REBECCA, Captain Fraser. Burthen about 400 Hhds. tobacco—just arrived from Rotterdam—can take in cargo in 3 days; and will go to either port, for which 200 hhds. are first offered.  George Murray & Co.  FOR SALE, 50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few hhds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1800 Bbis. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 3300 Bbis. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. August 14. tf 73
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf,  A CHOICE PARCEL OF Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks—ALSO, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig ANN ELIZABETH, from Madeira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days.  John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. tf 74 Who wishes to Sell, Freight or Charter, The above Brig  ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen 1300 Barrels. She will be in complete order for a cargo in two days.
FOR CHARTER,  THE SHIP  ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to  William Pennock.  WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. tf 47
FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. For terms apply to  John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. tf 65  WHO WILL SELL HIS Brig REGULATOR, on very low terms if application be made in the course of a few days, or will take a freight to the West Indies, if applied for in the course of ten days.
LANDING On Town Point, out of the Brig MARY LOUISA, from St. Thomas,  A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA, Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX. 50 Cases, } CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, } 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by  Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig MARIA, Robert Hatton, master, from Bourdeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by  William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
COLOGNE MILL-STONES. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE  COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—ALSO,  BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds.  Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77  FOR SALE, 50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD. 20 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do.  Phinehas Dana. August 25. tf 102 Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner ANN ELIZA, Capt. SMALL, from Aux-Cayes, 75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by  Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 86
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are afforded packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by  Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FALL GOODS.  RICHARD TAYLOR, HAS received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARDWARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. tf 91
New Grocery Store. THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms. Some excellent CLARET, at $4 1/2 per dozen.  G. Domezio & Co. N. B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh ROASTED, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 25. tf 103
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to  James Tucker. Who has for sale, on very low terms,  A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomack. August 23. tf 97
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters stock, equal to any imported.  Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 20th day of next month, (September,) at 12 o'clock, before the Exchange Coffee-House, in this Borough, for READY MONEY,  A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LYING in the county of Nansemond, and known by the name of EVERETT'S BRIDGE PLANTATION—about nine miles from Suffolk, and twelve from Smithfield. The advantages which this valuable tract possesses, are well known as not to require a more particular description.—ALSO, At the same time will be SOLD, upon the same terms, Two very likely Negro Boys. The above Tract of Land and Negroes, will be sold under a Deed in Trust, from Willis Wilkinson, deceased, and his Wife, to satisfy a debt due to Moses Myers, and Warren Ashfley.  The Trustee. August 18. tf 80
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Ship DART, Captain PECK, from CADIZ, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, & 2000 Butts SALT. For sale by  Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, OFFERS FOR SALE, By the Piece or Package, at his Store of  GERMAN GOODS, 85 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Os-naburgs. 70 do. Hessian and brown Rolls. 350 do. White Rolls. 130 do excellent Checks. 125 do. Britannias. 30 do. brown Holland. 35 do. Fine Shirt Linen. 15 do. do. Sheetings. 40 do. do. Cloths & Coatings. 13 do. Saddle Cloths. 20 Liquor Cases. 15 Boxes Spanish Segars. 90,000 Marbles. A quantity of Toys. German Nuns Thread. 1000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels. 5 boxes short Pipes. 3 do. Slates & Pencils. 1 Hhd. Japaned Ware. Looking Glasses English gilt. Do. of Mahogany, all kinds. Elegant Waiters. Patent Needles. Violins, Flutes and Clarinets. Best Italian and common Violin Strings. Fifes and Instruction Books. Elegant Violin Bows. Spectacles first quality. Razors and Pen Knives, of do. 1 Case cheap Jewellery. Razor Hones & Strops. Thread Stockings, extra fine. Cotton Checks & Handkerchiefs. Fine Brabant Lace. 200 Pieces Velvet Ribbands. Fine Black Silk Velvet. 1 Box Mill Saws, and Augers. Ware House Hinges and Iron Plates. Bird Cages and Seeds. Frying Pans & Shovels. A quantity of Baskets. Brass Andiron & Candle Sticks. Table Knives & Forks. Steel Snuffers & Scissors. Backgammon Tables & Chess men. 40 dozen English Mustard. 600 M. common Needles. Batie Doors and Birds. Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints. Double barrel Guns. 12 dozen coarse Shirts. Portable Writing Desks. Best Quills and Lead Pencils. Sealing Wax & Wafers. Tooth Brushes, of all kinds. Ivory & Dressing Combs. Best English Playing Cards. Coffee Mills and Oil Cloths. Padlocks of all kinds. Best German Bed Tickling. Fine Cotton Stockings. Night Lamps and Lanterns. Beads, a large quantity, Suspenders and Pocket Books. Dressing Cases and Metal Spoons. Silk Umbrillas.
ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF  GLASS WARE, CUT and PLAIN—Consisting of Decanters. Bird Glasses. Tumblers. Sugar Dishes & Cruits. Wine Glasses. Flower Urns, &c. &c. Jellies, Lemonade and ALSO, Punch Glasses. China Tea Sets. Glass Pitchers, elegantly cut. Do. Cups and Saucers. Salt Cellars. Do. Tea Pots. The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above. August 11. law. tf. 21
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Apply to  C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers, A LARGE SUPPLY OF  DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF  GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Medicine Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.  PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.  Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
TAKEN up adrift in Elizabeth River, on the 4th inst. a LARGE LIGHTER, turned bottom up—the owner is requested to call for her at Mr. William Colley's bridge, pay charges, and take her away.  RICHARD HURST. Sept. 8. 3 128
Baltimore French College.  NOTICE TO PARENTS. THE numerous inconveniences arising from the ineffective entry of students, through the year, for the scholastic year, have brought on the resolution of the whole month of September, being the time of the commencement of school, to be given to the parents desirous to secure places for their young friends ought to be early in their applications, as from the present number of demands, it is apprehended the college will soon be full.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1804.
THE MAIL.—We are authorised, by experience since the commencement of our publication, to complain, not only of the irregular and uncertain arrival of the northern mails, which must be ascribed to the arrangements of the Post-Master-General; but also of the very irregular receipt of many of those papers most useful to us, which must be attributed to the negligence, or more censureable, conduct of his Deputy-Post-Masters.
FIVE papers are sent to us from Boston; the only one we receive, promptly, is the Democrat. Now and then we receive papers from Salem.—The post-office at New-York is charged, for us, with five daily, and two semi-weekly papers: but we seldom see either the paper of Mr. COLEMAN, or that of Mr. CHEETHAM, (the leading Federal and Anti-Federal prints) and we rarely receive two of the Advertisers on the same day; indeed the only paper from thence which comes regularly, is the Moniteur Français, and that we account for by supposing that few on the road can read it, or, if they could, would think it worth the trouble.
From Philadelphia we ought to have six daily papers, one weekly, and one three times a week. We seldom receive, by any one post, more than half of that number.
These are a few of the greater inconveniences we are subject to: it would occupy too much time to enumerate all the lesser ones; arising from the interruption of country papers.
We are well convinced that the reason why we do not get these papers as frequently as we ought, is from the neglect of duty in the post-masters.
We are well assured that this neglect does not lie in Norfolk; where we believe every proper degree of attention is paid.
We are not now to learn what have been the practices of some of our ministerial post-masters, with regard to newspapers addressed to Federal printers; nor do we suppose that they have yet given them entirely over. Not only were they in the habit of detaining, or altogether stopping, the papers directed to Federal printers, but they have also been in the habit of giving to papers passing from those offices, to subscribers, a direction sometimes directly opposite to their true one. This gratified party malignity, and had its effect in the injury it did the proprietors of such papers. One of the proprietors of this establishment, has formerly experienced the effect of such conduct; which by the following paragraph, appears not to be yet abandoned.
“The treatment we receive from some of the Southern Post-Offices is intolerable. Complaints are constantly reaching us from some of the distant States, that our papers are lost because they are not properly secured in strong wrappings; and last week a letter informed us that not a paper had reached the Natches for two months; although 180 have been put up and sent every week. The papers are inclosed in very strong wrapping paper, made on purpose, and every bundle is secured with twine. But certain people break them open and destroy the contents. Is this scandalous conduct without remedy? Or will some person interested undertake to make a discovery of the mean scoundrels guilty of such mal-practices, and prosecute them accordingly? To encourage so salutary a proceeding, the editor now engages to pay one hundred dollars, to the prosecutor on the first conviction. [New-York Evening Post.]”
Will it be said that it is unjust to complain of such flagrant injustice? That because our post-masters are new republicans, selected by Mr. Granger, and rewarded for the eminent services they have rendered their party, with places at the expense of the old veteran, who, viewing no party but his country, had served her with his blood and fortune; will any one say that because this is the state of the question, we ought to be silent, and submit to whatever it may please such persons to do to our prejudice? To such we will make no answer; and we hope that this early notice of a grievance by which we are materially affected, will aid in promoting different regulations.
The complaints reiterated from every part of America last year and the year preceding, procured from Mr. Granger, a circular order, which we here republish, in hopes that the perusal of it may induce those to whom it is addressed, to correct themselves in one particular at least. A post-master has no more right to open a newspaper directed to another person, than he has to break the seal of that person's letter.—We know, however, that this is frequently done; the orders of the General-Post-Office notwithstanding. Papers thus opened are thrown aside, swept out, or carried away, and we hear no more of them.
Extract from a circular letter, addressed by Gideon Granger, Esq. Post-Master-General, to the Deputy Post-Masters throughout the United States, dated
GENERAL POST-OFFICE, April 27, 1803. “The failure of newspapers have always been subjects of complaint. In some instances evils have arisen from Post-Masters allowing people to read papers in their offices; this is altogether improper; it is necessary that the officers desist from such practice; and they are hereby directed not to permit any person to read or handle the newspapers in their offices; but carefully to keep the same under lock, and deliver them to the persons when requested.”
Here we will leave them for the present. It is of the greatest moment to us that the papers from
the Commercial cities come to us in proper time, and without interruption. Those which we have particularly mentioned, we know are regularly deposited in the different offices. They are papers of known celebrity, particularly those of Mr. Park of Boston, and Mr. Coleman of New-York; they are papers which few of our Post-Masters would have courage to receive; but if they will read them, the least they can do is to replace them in the mail, by which, after running the gauntlet, they may at last reach Norfolk.
HORRID OUTRAGE!—We observe in the late London papers, that a company of American gentlemen, among whom were Citizen MONROE, our Republican Minister, and Citizen ERVING, our Republican Consul-General, met on the 4th of July, to celebrate the Anniversary of American Independence. Among a number of appropriate toasts, we particularly notice, the health of our illustrious sovereign, which was echoed with great enthusiasm!!! This is one of the most daring offences against genuine republicanism which we have yet remarked; and most surely will meet the merited reprehension of our truly republican administration!!!!
We understand that vessels from this port have been compelled to perform quarantine at Alexandria, until they had completed the twelfth day after their departure hence. This is a most extraordinary conduct, and merits particular animadversion.
War with Spain Inevitable.
The following communication is received by a merchant of this city, from a source upon which perfect reliance may be placed.—[Register.]
Madrid, July 16, 1804.
“The application of the American minister on the subject of the convention, has at length drawn from this court the following propositions, upon the acceptance of which only, will that instrument be ratified.
1st. That time be allowed to give notice to their subjects of the convention, which has not yet been done, as they considered the business totally abandoned by the American government.
2d. That the article relating to prizes, carried into Spanish ports by French cruisers be totally expunged, and all claims upon the Spanish government, on that account, be for ever relinquished.
3d. That the act of the United States, authorising the President to establish one or more ports on the river Mobile be immediately repealed.
After a proper remonstrance by the American Minister on this subject, he demanded his passports, and will actually depart from hence in the course of the ensuing week.
It is expected too that all the Americans will be obliged to leave this place in a few days.
Nothing of course but war is spoken of. Nevertheless Mr. Yrujo, is intrusted with full powers, and it may happen that what could not be obtained here, will be granted at Washington.
The people of this country affect to treat with contempt any opposition on the part of the United States, as they have (from your side) such information as leads them to believe that America is only a great merchant, who calculates upon the probable loss or gain by a war or peace, and will determine as the balance of interest may preponderate, without regard to national honour.
Nevertheless if we except the French, there is no other nation that they so much apprehend mischief from. Your vicinity to their colonies, and the mild principles of your republican government, is a constant source of anxiety to them, and occasions both fear and hatred to you.
General Moreau, is now at Barcelona, on his way to America, where he means to pass the remainder of his life, by permission of the Emperor.
Even this circumstance has given some alarm here.
BANK OF POTOMACK.—Yesterday the Commissioners appointed to receive subscriptions for shares in that institution, met at the Court-House pursuant to notice; had there been sufficient time to take down the applicant's signatures it is probable the whole amount of shares would have been taken up on that day, but this not being the case, the books will be again opened this morning, when those disappointed yesterday will have an opportunity of subscribing. [Alex. Adv.]
MORE VIOLATION OF TERRITORY. Our newly manufactured Rulers seem determined to keep pace with their democrat Brethren in France.—Besides the alteration of our constitution for the purpose of making Mr. Jefferson President for life, in imitation of Frenchmen in making Buonaparte Consul for life, a circumstance has lately come to our knowledge, similar to the act of this great personage in violating the territory of an independent state, for the purpose of seizing the Duke of Enghien. Two of our newly made squires in Burlington County, lately issued a warrant for the apprehension of a person in Philadelphia, on a charge of a breach of the laws of New-Jersey, committed within the state of Pennsylvania! The constable, however, to whom this precept was issued, having rather more wisdom than his superiors, very prudently refused to obey the mandate, and thereby, perhaps saved the republics of New-Jersey and Pennsylvania from the horror of war, and himself from heavy penalties of fine and imprisonment. We recommend to our brethren across the Delaware to keep a sharp look out, and strict guard on their lines, lest the Buonapartes of New-Jersey, who seem to be very ambitious of extending their power, come upon them by surprise, and carry them off to be tried for their lives in a strange land. To soften their fears, we just observe that the precept above mentioned, was issued against a man who had been dead some time, and this circumstance was well known to their honours!
[TRENTON FED.]
ANOTHER. One of the above honourable, learned, and correct squires, lately issued a warrant for the apprehension of a person, supposed to be a Yankee, who had violated the laws by beating some of his democrat brethren in horse-racing. After the transgressor had been taken and detained some time, he discovered that catchpole had acted without authority, there being no
name affixed to the precept. The tables were turned, and Yankee seizing Catchpole, demanded satisfaction for unlawful detention—instant prosecution was threatened for high damages. Intimidated by the lofty tone of his antagonist, poor Catchpole thought it best to yield to a compromise and give satisfaction, when Yankee departed on his way, not a little gratified with his winnings, and perfectly satisfied with democratic rule in New-Jersey, whereby he had been enabled to transgress her laws with impunity, and raise contributions from the blunders of her rulers.
[Ibid.]
ADVICE TO MATRONS.
Procul! O procul! este Juvenis!
To deck an old forehead, invert ringlet hair, Let bosom and neck, and the elbows be bare; These failing to lure, then display silken leg, Throw off dangling coats for a light filibeg. Proceed thus, ye Matrons, the young ones outvie, Adopt the fond look and soft leer of the eye; For now 'tis the ton to assume a pudeur Yet practise the air of a wanton impure Youth, beauty, and innocence, boast then no more; Farewell to the coyness of stiff days of yore; Pat, fair, and fourscore, again are in vogue, And a Grandmother now is the enchanting dear Rogue.
From the Port Folio.
SONG.
BY T. J. FESENDEN, ESQ. THE GENIUS OF COLUMBIA.
Tune—In a moulderling cave.
Where the hoar Allegany towers over the cloud, Thy genius, Columbia, reclind, Her visage pale and anxiety shroud, And her looks wanton wild to the wind.
She weeps, lest her sons should by fatal mischance, Or by jacobin phrensy be driven. To fraternize with infidel, blood-thirsty, France, And thus be abandon'd by heaven.
The ground was bedew'd with her fast falling tears, When, lo! though the wide opening sky, On a bright cloud descending a seraph appears, With a message of love from on high.
And thus he address'd the disconsolate dame, Your despondence and wailing give o'er, For I am a ministering spirit of flame, Who guard blest Columbia's shore.
The storm of democracy soon will be past, And cloudless again be your skies, The true sons of freedom distinguish'd, at last, From those who assume its disguise.
For those who true liberty ever oppos'd, And your Washington dar'd to revile, In their native deformity shall be expos'd, And no longer your freemen beguile.
Tho' Genoa, Spain, Holland, and Switzerland bend To their falsely call'd freedom's controul, While no other freedom their tyrants intend, Than to tyrannize over the whole.
Still if Europe all how to dire jacobin sway, To Columbians the charter was given, That tyrants should never their freemen dismay, And the franchise recorded in heaven.
IRISH WIT. When General V—— was quartered in a small town in Ireland, he and his lady were regularly besieged, whenever they got into their carriage, by an old beggar-woman, who kept her post at the door, assailing them daily with fresh importunities, and fresh tales of distress. At last the lady's charity and the general's patience were nearly exhausted, while the petitioner's ingenuity was still in its pristine vigour.
One morning, at the accustomed hour, when the lady was getting into her carriage, the old woman began—“Ah! my lady; success to your ladyship, and success to your honour's honour, this morning of all the days in the year! for sure I didn't drame last night that your ladyship gave me a pound of tay , and that your honour gave me a pound of tobacco !”
“But, my good woman, said the general, don't you know that dreams always go by the rule of contraries?”
“Do they so, plase your honour? then it must be your honour that will give me the tay and her ladyship that will give me the tobacco .”
The general being of Sterne's opinion, that a bon mot is always worth something, even more than a pinch of snuff, gave the ingenious dreamer the full value of her dream.
ECCENTRICK VERDICT.—The Coroner's Jury (says a London paper) having sat a few weeks ago, on the body of a young lady, in Baltimore, America [perhaps it was Baltimore in Ireland,] who had hung herself in a fit of Love Frenzy, brought in a verdict—Died by the visitation of Cupid
AN EXTRAORDINARY TRIAL, IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY. Preserved on Record in the French Courts.
We had first observed the following history of a most singular trial, in the Philadelphia Political Register ; but, on reviewing our files, we perceived that it had been copied into that paper from the New-York Morning Chronicle .—We therefore restore to Mr. Irving the merit of having selected it for publication in this country.—We conceive that it will sufficiently interest our readers, to render any excuse for its length unnecessary.
Martin Guerre & Arnaud du Tilh.
Martin Guerre, was born in Biscaye, of parents who were somewhat above the rank of peasants, and who appear to have supported themselves by the cultivation of their own land. It is probable that, in that part of Europe, very early marriages are usual among all ranks of people; since this man, then only eleven years old, was (in 1539) married to Bertrande de Rols, nearly of the same age as himself. For nine or ten years they were without children; at length about the end of that period, they had a son born, who was called Sanxi; and soon after, Martin Guerre having given some offence to his father, absented himself from home to avoid his displeasure. And, whether he found unexpected pleasure in the variety afforded by the wandering life he embraced, or whether he had conceived any disgust at some part of his wife's conduct, or was satiated with her society; from whatever cause it was, he continued to travel from place to place, and some years his family knew not what was become of him.
Though it has often happened that a wife, (especially if young and handsome, as was Ber-
trande de Rols at that time) has thought that such neglect and desertion, on the part of her husband, has justified her forming other attachments; it does not appear that any charge of that nature was made against Bertrande de Rols; nor, for some years after her husband left her, did the smallest suspicion of infidelity, or even indiscretion, arise against her. At length a man appeared personating her absent husband, and in face and figure so nearly resembled him, that the four sisters of Martin Guerre immediately acknowledged him to be their brother: Pierre Guerre, the uncle of Martin, as his nephew; and, in general, the relations on both sides believed that it was himself. Besides the very strong resemblance, he made himself known to Bertrande de Rols by the relation of particulars known only to her and Martin Guerre her husband; and even enquired for certain articles of clothes, which he said he had, on his departure, deposited in places where they were found: circumstances that probably dissipated any doubt which might have arisen in the mind of Bertrande de Rols. Be that however as it might, she received him as her husband, and as such he continued to live with her near three years, during which time she had two children by him, one of which died soon after its birth. He also in this period sold, as Martin Guerre, several parcels of land belonging to him. No mention being made of the parents of Martin Guerre, after he left his home, it is probable they died while he was absent. Though the impostor had thoroughly studied his part, it seems almost incredible that Bertrande de Rols should have been deceived.
Those who thought ill of her, affirmed, that she was too much attached to the impostor to wish the deception detected; and that she willingly shut her eyes against conviction. But as she seems to have been of a timid temper, and perhaps of a weak understanding, it is not impossible that she might at first have been imposed upon by the strong resemblance the impostor bore to her husband, and by the knowledge he had of the most secret transactions of the life of Martin Guerre, and that afterwards, when doubts arose in her mind, she might fear to enquire into the truth, till forced to do so by the relations of her real husband. These relations, particularly his uncle Pierre Guerre, pretended, after the above three years, to discover, that the man who had been received by them as Martin Guerre, was an impostor; and they insisted on Bertrande de Rols joining in a prosecution of him with whom she now lived as her husband. That timidity of spirit, which had probably prevented her own suspicion of his identity from appearing, made her not give way, with equal facility, to the impetuous resentment of the family. She therefore agreed to appoint Pierre Guerre to act in her behalf, to lay before the seat of justice her complaint against the man who had usurped the name, rights, and effects of Martin Guerre, her husband.
This man, brought before the judges of Rieux, lamented the unequalled hardship of his destiny. He said that the suit commenced against him, by which it was intended to rob him of his property and his life, was set on foot at the instigation and by the intrigues of Pierre Guerre his uncle, and two of his sons in law, who, in hopes of continuing to manage his patrimony, which amounted to seven or eight thousand livres, had prevailed on his wife to engage in the wicked scheme of making him be believed an impostor. He then entered into a detail of what had happened to him since he absented himself. He said he had carried arms some years for the King of France, his sovereign; after which he went into the Spanish army; till, eagerly wishing to see his wife, his child, and his friends, he had determined to come home; where, on his arrival, he was immediately acknowledged by the very man, Pierre Guerre, who was now so forward in prosecuting him, though he must necessarily have been much altered since he went away, an almost beardless youth; having been exposed to much hardship and change of climate, which, together with the effect of time, must have made a considerable difference in his face and person. He alleged that Pierre Guerre had for some time pursued him with the cruellest animosity, for no other reason but because he had insisted on his (Pierre Guerre) delivering a fair account of the administration of his farm and effects during his absence, which he was unable or unwilling to do. That, as a proof of his malignity, he could bring witnesses who saw him (Pierre Guerre) not long before strike his nephew Martin Guerre, to the ground, with an iron bar; with which he would have repeated his blow, and probably have killed him, if his wife, by throwing herself between them, had not shielded him from his fury. He demanded to be confronted with his wife, who would, he said, be found incapable of stifling the truth, in the absence of those who had influenced her weak mind to join in the prosecution. He desired that her uncle, Pierre Guerre, and his other accusers, should be prevented from having access to her, that she might not have her understanding perverted, by the arts of those, who had so evident an interest in his destruction.
He then underwent an examination, in which to all the questions put to him, on the life and connections of Martin Guerre, he answered most exactly. The time and place of his birth; the most particular events, relative to his father, mother, brothers, sisters and all others of his family; the year and day on which he was married to Bertrande de Rols, whose relations he described with equal precision. He named the persons who were present at his marriage, and the clothes they wore, the priest who married them, and an infinite number of trifling circumstances, all of which were found to be true. He spoke also of the birth and baptism of Sanxi Guerre, the son of Martin Guerre; why he quitted his habitation, with several persons whom he named. He gave an account of the cities through which he had passed, in France and Spain, and the persons with whom he had resided and conversed in both kingdoms. And to remove every doubt of his veracity, he named persons to whom reference might be had, who would confirm all he had asserted; and, when these people were applied to, they actually did confirm all he had advanced.
Bertrande de Rols was next examined. Her answers agreed perfectly with those of her supposed husband, in all the circumstances where they were mutually concerned; and of an hundred and fifty witnesses, who were afterwards questioned, near forty swore that the man now imprisoned on supposition of having usurped the name and station of Martin Guerre, was actually Martin Guerre himself, and that they knew him to be the same with whom they had been acquainted from their infancy, not only by general similitude of their person now, to what it was then, but also by certain scars and marks which he had acquired when a child, and which time had not effaced.

Other witnesses being called, on behalf of the
prosecutors, swore as positively that the man
they now saw, and who had so long passed
for Martin Guerre, was one Arnaud du Tilh,
Sixty other witnesses, on being shown the pri-
soner, declared that they dared not decide, whe-
ther he was Martin Guerre or no, so very strong
was the resemblance.
The accused obtained an order from the court
that Bertrande de Rols should be kept a part from
Pierre Guerre and his associates. But at the
same time the judges named a commission to go to
Artigues, the place of Martin Guerre's residence,
But after examining many other witnesses and
investigating numerous proofs, the judges decid-
ed, that the prisoner was not Martin Guerre, but
Arnaud du Tilh, of Sagas; and he was accord-
ingly condemned. He appealed against this sen-
tence to the Parliament of Toulouse; and that
court thought it necessary more fully to investi-
gate an affair so full of difficulty and obscurity.
Directions were given for a new commission to
renew all the enquiries, and to hear the witnesses
again.
But this renewed investigation, instead of un-
veiling the mystery, served only to wrap it ten
fold obscurity. Of thirty-five witnesses who were
now heard for the second time, nine or ten de-
clared that the prisoner was Martin Guerre,
On collecting the whole evidence brought by
the accusers, against the prisoner, it appeared,
that in the whole, the deposition of forty-five wit-
nesses went to prove that he was Arnaud du Tilh;
While Buonaparte is visiting his palaces, and
exhibiting to the world the new affections which
his new pretensions render necessary, the lawful
claimant of his throne, by a short protest address-
ed to the sovereigns of Europe, gives him one
of these remembrances which are well known to
interrupt the peace of the Usurper in the midst
of all his splendours.
The further contents of the Moniteur, and the
smaller papers, which we have received to the
4th inst. relate almost entirely to the visits of
Buonaparte, either to publick institutions or to
popular generals.
The day of the Coronation is not yet fixed;
but that ceremony will not be dispensed with.
The thirty-six cities, whose mayors are to assist
at it, by their oaths, have been selected by the
Emperour.
The strength, however, of this body of evi-
dence seemed very much diminished by what fol-
lowed, in favour of his being the person whose
name he assumed.
(To be continued.)
TUITION.
Mrs. JOHN RITSON,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the inhabitants of Nor-
folk and its vicinity, that her BOARDING and DAY
School will open on Monday next the seventeenth inst.
Continuation of the foreign articles by the John
& James, arrived at Charleston; latest date
July 14.
THE LATE PLOT AT PARIS. The following
extract of a letter from Paris, throws a light on
the late charges of conspiracy in France, which
it was impossible to extract from the mutilated
and perverted statements which were sparingly,
and reluctantly issued from the press in that coun-
try:—
"The disputations of the persons accused of
conspiracy against Buonaparte's Government, and
the proceedings of the Court, prove that there
existed a bold plan for overthrowing, in one day,
and by a single effort, the tyranny which degrades
France, and subjugates the Continent of Europe;
"It was Pichegru who formed the design of at-
tacking, with equal arms, an Usurper against
whom the combined means of civil and foreign
war could no longer be united. A small number
of brave men, commanded by two princes of the
house of Bourbon, were to attack Buonaparte,
in the midst of his escort, and to carry him off,
"Some reports which had all the appearance
of truth, persuaded Pichegru that Moreau only
waited for him to take a decisive part, and to ex-
ert all his influence against the consul. It was
impossible to refuse attention to such indica-
tions: the courage and loyalty of Pichegru induced
him to brave every danger, to attach to the most
noble of enterprises the only general who had
partisans at Paris, amongst the superior author-
ities."
While Buonaparte is visiting his palaces, and
exhibiting to the world the new affections which
his new pretensions render necessary, the lawful
claimant of his throne, by a short protest address-
ed to the sovereigns of Europe, gives him one
of these remembrances which are well known to
interrupt the peace of the Usurper in the midst
of all his splendours. This instrument is dated,
Warsaw, June 6, 1804, and declares, that, far
from acknowledging the imperial title that Bu-
onaparte has received from a body, which has not
a legitimate existence, he protests "as well a-
gainst that title as against the subsequent acts to
which it may give birth." It proves how well
Buonaparte, is aware of the impossibility of pre-
venting the circulation of such papers in France,
The further contents of the Moniteur, and the
smaller papers, which we have received to the
4th inst. relate almost entirely to the visits of
Buonaparte, either to publick institutions or to
popular generals. At the military schools of Fon-
tainbleau, he questioned the pupils as to their mi-
litary knowledge, he then visited Marshal Ange-
reau, his brother hero, of the superb L'Antoine;
and the Marshal, in honour of so august a guest,
exhibited fireworks, and had an illumination in
his park!
The day of the Coronation is not yet fixed;
but that ceremony will not be dispensed with.
The thirty-six cities, whose mayors are to assist
at it, by their oaths, have been selected by the
Emperour.
FRENCH NAVY.—Buonaparte, by an Imperial
Decree, has regulated the uniforms of the officers
of the French navy and marines. The admirals
are to continue to wear the same regimentals with
the generals of the land army, with this only dis-
tinction, that, upon their buttons are engraved an-
chors with an Imperial crown, supported by two
crowned eagles. The captains, lieutenants, and
Ensigns de Vaisseau et de Frigate, are to have
two regimentals, a grand or full dress, and a petit
or undress; both are to be of the same colour,
the national blue, lined with blue silk, without
labels, and buttoned from the cravat to the breech-
es. Waistcoats are unnecessary for the undress,
but for full dress they are to be white; the breech-
es are to be blue, of cloth or silk. When the of-
ficers of the navy are on shore, they may carry
the same swords as the officers of the army, when
on board their ships they must have a sabre.
The colour of the uniform of the members of the
naval and marine administration is, in future, to
be light blue, with red collar and lappels, white
waistcoats and breeches, embroidered with silver.
The naval inspectors are to be dressed in a coat
full buttoned, of the national blue colour, with
cloth or silk waistcoats and breeches, pricked
blue and white, and embroidered with
silver. When they are upon duty, they are to
wear a light blue scarf over their shoulders, hav-
ing a medallion hanging to it, upon which is en-
graved N. I. (Napoleon the First) surmounted by
an Imperial crown, supported by two crowned
eagles.—Journ. de Paris.
HANOVER.
The Marshal of the Empire, Bernadotte, to the
Army.
"Head-Quarters at Hanover, 22 Prairial,
An. 12, 1st of the Empire.
"SOLDIERS. His Imperial Majesty, in con-
ferring upon me the command of the army of
Hanover, particularly charged me to attend to
your wants. I shall fulfil, with pleasure, the
duties imposed upon me; and do you, on your
part, deserve the constant solicitude of a wise
and paternal government.
"Continue to be obedient to the commands of
your chiefs: and never cease to be faithful to
that honour which has always characterised the
French arms. Cherish for ever the preserving
hand which has saved your country. She assures
to your fathers the security of your property; to
yourselves the recompence of your services; and
to all a tranquil and happy old age. Repeat, with
your Generals, and all Good Frenchmen—Long
live the Emperour!
The Dublin papers, for a fortnight past, have
contained, in the shape of an advertisement, a
letter from the under secretary, of which the fol-
lowing is an extract:
"Dublin Castle, June 30, 1804.
"SIR, I am much concerned that the search made
in the Queen's county, for persons against whom
there was a capital charge, has, in its consequence,
occasioned any inconvenience or unpleasant feel-
ing to you. The information was such as made
it indispensably necessary that the most diligent
scrutiny should be used, and I have no hesitation
in assuring you, that the intrusion into your house
was not in the slightest degree from any suspicion
of your loyalty or attachment to the government,
"I have, &c. A. MARSDEN.
George Harris, Esq. Huntingdon-lodge."
Gazette Marine Memvranda.
ARRIVED.
Swedish brig Nicanor, Lindberg, 84 days from
Gottenberg; Iron, Canvas, and Wine, to John
Andren, on board.
Ship Ticonic, Parsons, 5 days from Boston,
Ballast, Moses Myers.
Schooner Susan, Snow, 25 days from Falmouth,
(Jam.) Rum, M. Myers.
30th August, in lat. 25. N. spoke ship Elizabeth,
Morris, of Philadelphia, from Port Antonio, out
15 days—in a gale of wind on the 28th, had her
boat broken, and lost a deck-load of rum, and one
man.
9th Sept. lat. 34 N. long. 77 W. spoke schoo-
ner John and Elsey, Jenny, of and for Baltimore,
from Kingston, out 23 days.
On the 8th, the J. & E. experienced a gale of
wind, which threw her on her beam-ends, in
which condition she remained nine hours, till, on
cutting away the main-mast, she righted—she
lost all sails except the foresail, and main-top-sail
—Capt. Snow supplied her with a main-sail.—
The day after the gale Capt. Jenny saw a square
rigged vessel's masts and sails floating.
Schooner John, of Wilmington, (Del.) Davis,
from Elizabeth City, N. C. bound to Jamaica, 3
days out, loaded with staves; in a gale of wind
threw her deck load overboard—3 feet water in
the hold—owner on board.
Vessels left at Berbice, by the schooner Ann-
Ballard, Aug. 15th.—Brigs Mary & Jane, McCobb,
Boston—Hope, Day, Newburyport—Sally, Dick,
Portland.—Schooners Hunter, Mead, Portland—
Sea-Nymph, Woodbury Portland—Ann Wright,
Cox, Portsmouth.—August 31, spoke the schoo-
ner Two Friends, Jesse Holbrook, out 7 days
from Guadalupe for Boston, Captain and Mate
sick.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Ticonic, Parsons, Boston.
Sch'r. Ann Ballard, Moffatt, Barbadoes.
CLEARED.
Brig Ann Elizabeth, William, Barbadoes.
Sloop Akerly, Sturgis, Boston.
Newcomb's regular Packet will sail for
New York on Sunday next. For freight or pas-
sage apply on board, at Newton's Wharf.
Sept. 13.
PROPOSALS,
BY
S. Butler, Pechin & Frailey, & J. Peters,
FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
An Accurate History
OF THE
CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND,
In the Year 1798, &c.
Containing an Impartial Account of the Proceedings of the I-
rish Revolutionists. From the year 1792 until the suppression
of the same: With an Appendix to illustrate some Facts, and a Pre-
face, containing a reply to the Observations of Sir Richard
Musgrave, (who wrote the Government account) on this work.
By the Rev. JAMES GORDON, Rector of Kil-
legny, in the Diocese of Ferns, and of Connaway,
in the Diocese of Cork.
This work shall be comprised in two neat 12mo Vo-
lumes, handsome and correctly printed, and delivered to
Subscribers, at the moderate Price of One Dollar Seventy-
Five Cents, neatly bound:—In boards One Dollar Fifty
Cents. To Non-subscribers, Two Dollars, which is on y-
one half the price of the London Copy. Printed on new
Type and Paper of superior quality.
** Subscription taken in at this Office, and Mess-
rs. Bousal, Conrad & Co's Book-store.
RUM, GIN, COFFEE, &c. &c.
70 Puncheons Jamaica Rum, of different importa-
tions—part old and improved.
85 do. Antigua do.
60 do. Grenada and St. Kitts, do.
4 Pipes Holland Gin, 2d proof—imported in the
Martha Bland, from Rotterdam.
8 do. L. P. Madeira Wine.
10,000 lbs. Green Coffee.
250 Bbls. Mess & Prime Pork.
50 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2.
600 do. Dips Turpentine, in shipping order.
28 Hhds. Richmond, } TOBACCO.
39 do. Petersburg, }
30 Bales Upland Cotton.
ALSO—An assortment of
NAILS, and DUFFELL BLANKETS,
Imported in the brig Commerce.—For sale by
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
Sept. 13. 24 134
JOHN RORKE, & Co.
Have for Sale, at their Grocery & Paint Store,
Market Square.
White Lead,
Yellow Ochre,
Venetian Red,
Spanish Brown,
Lead Colour, for
painting roofs,
Black Paint.
Blue Paint, in Pots.
Prussian Blue.
Vermilion.
Patent Yellow.
Verdigrease.
Red Lead.
Litharge.
Lamp Black.
Ivory Black.
Paint Brushes.
Linseed Oil, boiled and raw.
Coach, Clock, Print, and Window Glass, from
8 by 10, to 36 by 26 inches.
ALSO,
10 Hogsheads, } PRIME SUGAR.
30 Barrels, }
L. P. Madeira Wine, six years old.
Fine Old Port Wine.
Hibbert's Brown Stout.
London Porter, and
A general assortment of the best
GROCERIES.
Sept. 13. 6 136
This day landing on Newton's wharf, from on
board schooner Susan, N. S. Snow, master,
from Jamaica,
79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM,
1 Hhd. MOLASSES,
33 Bbls. LIMES, for sale by
MOSES MYERS.
Sept. 13. tf 135
BOOKS, &c.
A. C. JORDAN & Co.
Have received by the late arrivals from Phila-
delphia,
Montesori's Commercial Dictionary, 2nd
and 3rd volumes.
Ditto, Commercial and Notarial Precedents.
Abbot on Shipping.
Kid on Bills of Exchange.
Robinson's Admiralty Reports.
Peake's Evidence.
Clerk's Magazine.
Laws of the United States, 6 vols.
Conductor Generalis.
Lavoisier & Chemifry.
Chemical Pocket Book.
Pocket Conspectus.
Struve on Animation.
Core on Vaccination.
Parkinson's Medical Admonitions.
Medical Dictionary.
Friend and Physician.
Buchan's Domestic Medicine.
Fyfe's Anatomy.
Select British Classics, 39 vols.
Mavor's Voyages and Travels, 24 vols.
Park's Travels.
Oriental Navigator.
Histoire Philosophique et Politique, des Etablissements et
du Commerce des Europeens dans les deux Indes, par
M. L'Abbe Raynal, 17 tons.
Robertson's History of North America.
Stephens's French Revolution.
Josephus's Jewish Antiquities.
Gleanings of Husbandry.
Forsyth on Fruit Trees.
Exile of Kotzebue.
Gisborne's Female Duties.
Lady's Museum.
Eccentrick Biography, or Memoirs of remarkable female
characters.
Female Mentor.
Anian Banquet.
Lyriccal Ballads, by Wordsworth.
Le Malheur et La Pitie, Poeme, par M. L'Abbe de Lille.
Pleaser's Guide, a Didactick Poem; containing the con-
duct of a suit at Law, with the arguments of Counsel-
lor Batherum, and Counselor Boreum, in an action betwixt
John-a-Gull, and John-a-Gudgeon, for assault and battery,
&c. &c.
Together with their usual supply of
SCHOOL BOOKS & STATIONARY.
** Those Subscribers who have not been furnished
with the 2d and 3d vols. of the Commercial Dictionary,
are requested to send or call for them.
Sept. 13. 6 133
FOR CHARTER,
The excellent fast sailing ship
TICONIC,
Parsons, master:
Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.—
For terms apply to
Moses Myers.
Sept. 13. tf 131
AUCTION.
On Friday the 21st instant, at 10 o'clock, in
the forenoon, on Myers' wharf, at Portsmouth, will commence
the sale of
The Danish Brig
T'VETROWEN,
Captain Maje.
Put into this port, in distress, on a voyage bound from
St. Thomas to Copenhagen.—The brig having been con-
demned as unfit for sea, the whole will be sold, by order
of the said Captain, for ready money, on account of the
owners, underwriters, or others concerned.
The Brig with her materials.
CARGO—CONSISTING OF
173 Hhds. SUGARS.
20 Puncheons RUM.
6 Barrels do.
9 Bags COFFEE.
30 Hhds. Virginia TOBACCO.
149 Barrels Porto Rico do.
24 Mats do.
5 Logs MAHOGANY.
36 Pieces RED WOOD.
Sept. 13. tds 126
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE WAREHOUSE on Manden's wharf,
41 by 30 feet, three story, built of the best materi-
als, and now occupied by Mr. John McGowan.—If not
disposed of at private sale, before the 19th day of Septem-
ber next, it will on that day, be sold at publick auction, at
12 o'clock, on the premises, for negotiable notes, with
approved indorsers, at 60 and 90 days. For terms apply to
RICHARD F. BURNETT, M.
James Callis, Agent Bridge.
August 28. 108

Mathematical Instruments, &c. Received by the Ship Suffolk , Capt. Moore , from London , and for sale by  LEVIN DORSEY , No. 27, Wide-Water-Street , Town Point. A DAMS's Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day ob- servations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferentors, of the best qualities. Mariner's Campases, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulf of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches —Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES. THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Publick Auction, (if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL, in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Quarter, Stable, &c. all in tolerably good repair. This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any per- son who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation.— Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak. From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to cart them from Leghorn Bay, would not ex- ceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable manage- ment, and the expenses attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which pro- duced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy. The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynnhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynnhaven river and its bran- ches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid. In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia. William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'Orient, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to William Vaughan, Adm'or. August 21. tf 90  We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the  British Schooner Sprightly , from Kingston , 12 Hogheads, } PRIME SUGARS; 4 Barrels, } 23 Tierces, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE. 38 Barrels, } 13 Barrels CASTOR OIL. 59 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons EBONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 50
FOR SALE, 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 30 Hhds. } 40 Tierces, } MUSCOVADA SUGAR. 20 Barrels, } 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes, } 11 Barrels, } PHILADELPHIA ALE IN BOT'S. Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries. A. Maclure. July 28. tf 45
SLATE. I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time. William Hartshorne, jun. August 18. tf 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.  WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made paya- ble there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. 36
JOHN RORKE & Co. Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square, Cognac, } Cinnamon. Old Peach, } BRANDY. Cloves. Apple, } Pepper. Antigua, and Wind- Mustard. ward Island, Rum. Race & Ground Ginger. Holland and Country Almonds. Gin. Raisins. L. P. Madeira, } Fig Blue. Sherry, } Starch. Teneriffe, } Refined Salt Petre. Imperial, } Powder and Shot. Hyson, } Godfroid's Havana Se- Young Hyson, } gars, of the first qua- Loaf and Muscovado, } lity. Sugar. Nails. Coffee. Scythe Blades. Chocolate. Baltimore Iron. French and Italian Oil. Steel. Olives. Cart Wheel Boxes. Capers. Irish Glue. Basket Salt. Mould Candles. Pearl Barley. Corks. Mace. Wrapping Paper. Nutmegs. July 17. tf
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
FRESH TEAS. Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } TEAS, HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality. ALSO—IN STORE, 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fish & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & Co. Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing PAINTER'S COLOURS, and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gal- lons Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigris; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes. July 17, tf 14
FOR SALE, 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gingham. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE, 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 100 hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crack- ers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables. C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legal- ly authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. Randolph. Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
FOR SALE, New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT, And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWEL- LING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Board- ing-House, being very eligibly situated on Main- street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely fa- vourable, or it will be rented by the year on equi- table terms. Apply to William Dick. July 17. tf 11
SUGAR. 18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by William Hartshorne, jun. July 17. tf 22
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE. Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and Ame- rica, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all per- sons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and impor- tant losses it has paid, in consequence of the ex- tensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America, to such sufferers as have had the pru- dence to protect their property, by insurance.— The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfil- led their extensive engagements, have unequivoc- ally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Bri- tain. d3m&1aw3m 48
FOR SALE, 35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron. John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now up- wards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable hand- some mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not re- collect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done with- out leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to. John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or  Purdy . July 17. tf 15
General Alexander Hamilton. R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexan- der Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to pub- lish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an im- proved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many speci- mens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the ori- ginal. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly fram- ed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. * * * Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LED- GER. Philadelphia, July 23. tf 73
STRATTON & COLE, HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES; CONSISTING OF Antigua, } RUM. Nests Wooden Ware. Jamaica, } Wool Cards. Wd. Island, } Bacon. New England, } Pork. French, } BRANDY. Mariners Compasses. Peach, } Quadrants. Apple, } Spy Glasses. Holland, } GIN. Hour. Country, } 1-2 Minute } GLASSES Sherry, } 1-4 do. } Malaga, } WINE. White Lead, Imperial, } TEA. Venetian Red, } PAINTS Hyson, } Yellow, } Young Hyson, } Spanish Brown, } Loaf, } SUGAR. Blue, Brown, } Tar. Molasses. Turpentine, Vinegar. White, } BUNTING. Nutmegs. Red, } Allspice. Blue, } Pepper. Small, } LINES. Cinnamon. Deep Sea, } Ginger. Bed Cords. Chewing Tobacco. Seine Twine. Spanish, } SEGARS. Wrapping do. American, } Indigo. Powder & Shot, } Blueing. Alum, } SALT. Window Glass. Blown, } Knives and Forks. Superfine, } FLOUR. Pump Tacks. Fine, } An assortment of Cast- Coffee. } ings. Chocolate. } Earthen Ware assorted. July 17. tf 6
FOR SALE, A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be gi- ven to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis. August 11. tf 67
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
HARP-STRINGS. A FEW SETTS complete, of the best quality—and a few HALF SETTS from the second octave, to the finest.—Also, 50 BOXES PIPES. Just received and for sale by John C. Niemeyer. August 9. 2w4w 63
Wanted to hire by the year, An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger.
District of Virginia. United States of America. United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship , of the port of Boston, District of Massa- chusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the Unit- ed States, entitled, "An act to provide for miti- gating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts trans- mitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honou- rable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleas- ed to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the Collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal re- presentative, will be enabled to recover the a- mount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Teste, Seth Foster, Clerk N.D.C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. 1aw6w. 23.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE  MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in ad- vance. August 14.
Apprentices—Two or three Lads from four- teen to sixteen years of age, who have received a good, English Education, and are of honest, reputable connexions, will be taken, on liberal terms, as Apprentices to the printing business at this office. Their parents may rely on every attention being paid to their moral conduct. NORFOLK. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, Payable in advance.