Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-12-11 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 1805.
[NO. 64]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR ANTWERP, The American Brig FRANKLIN, Capt. SMITH, Burthen 250 bds. will be ready to receive a cargo in 10 days, half of which being engaged, the balance will be received on moderate freight, if immediate application is made to
John Newell, jun. tf 327 FOR CHARLESTON, S. C. The Brig MARY, Capt. CLARK; expected to sail in 12 days—For freight or passage, apply to capt. Clark, or to
John Granbery. Who has just received from Charleston, 144 Casks Rice, For sale on very moderate terms. December 6. 3w 328
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Julia, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels SALT. For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery—burthen 354 hogsheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days.
The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALLENDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogsheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
Who have for Sale, 100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. December 2. tf 314 FOR LONDON, The Ship SHEPHERDESS, R. WILLS, Master, 250 hogsheads of Tobacco will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to James Taylor, Jun. tf 315
FOR BOSTON, The fast sailing new Schooner EAGLE, Daniel Haven, Master, Burthen 85 tons—will sail in four or five days—For freight or passage, apply to
Martin Fisk. Who has this day landing from said Schooner, 100 Bds. Prime PORK, 50 do. do. BEEF, 10 half bds. NEATS TONGUES, 12 kids with Rounds of BEEF, 300 boxes old BROWN SOAP, 100 do. MOULD CANDLES, 4, 5, and 6 the lb. 25 do. SPERMACEITI do. 125 kegs BUTTER, of the first quality, for family use. 75 boxes CHOCOLATE, 30 quarter casks Malaga WINE, 10 hds. N. E. RUM, 50 boxes CHEESE, of the first quality for family use, 25 do. COTTON and Wool CARDS, assorted, 10 do. not pressed Playing CARDS, 10 cases Dutch GLASS TUMBLERS, 100 straws each, 50 casks 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 8d, and 10d CUT NAILS, 20 chests Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 500 lbs. Spanish flax, Indigo, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves and Cinnamon. A quantity of Sole Leather, Calfskins, and Boot Legs, 3000 pair mens', womens' and boys shoes, suitable for the approaching season.
ALSO, A few pipes old COGNAC BRANDY of a superior quality. November 25. 306. WANTED, A VESSEL, burthen 200 tons, for the West-Indies. Richard Boyce. tf 300
Jamaica and Nevis RUM. Now landing from board the Schooner Hope, capt. Sprague, from Jamaica, and sloop Patty, capt. Boyer, from Nevis, 170 hds. Jamaica, 45 hds. Nevis, } RUM. For Sale by William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS The Sloop PATTY for Charter, she carries 400 barrels flour, and will be ready to receive a cargo in two days. November 18. tf 289
For Liverpool, The good fast sailing Ship FREDONIA, Nathaniel Richardson, Master, burthen 250 hogsheads—For freight or passage, apply on board at Newton's wharf, or to Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale on board the Schooner Margaret Tingey, 1800 Bushels Liverpool SALT. November 15. tf 277
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The American Brig VIRGINIA, Captain S. HILL, Burthen about 200 hogsheads—having a part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken upon a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. WHO HAS FOR SALE, BURR STONES AND PLASTER PARIS, received per said Brig from Cherbourg. October 28. tf 233
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogsheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE.
A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING:— Burthen 330 hogsheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISBON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 133
FOR LONDON, The new fast sailing SHIP CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, Master, burthen 356 tons—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or to William Dickson. tf 278
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE GOOD BRIG TWO BROTHERS, Peter S. Hartshorne, master, burthen 200 tons.—Apply to William Hartshorne, Jun. tf 182
FOR LONDON, The Ship SUFFOLK, John Bryant, Master, Having two thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail in all this month. For freight of the balance, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the captain on board, William Mackenzie, & Co. of Richmond, or John Mackenzie, & Co. tf 243
Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf, 25 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. —A-FLOAT— 200 Bbls. Old CORN, free of Weevil, 552 do. Superfine FLOUR—For sale by JAMES DYKES, & CO. tf 337
LAND FOR LEASE. That valuable and central LOT of LAND, in Wide Water-Street, opposite the head of Marsden's wharf, is offered for Lease for a term of years. For particulars apply to Francis Smith.
Who offers for Sale, 16 Casks choice Claret WINE, 4 Pipes French BRANDY, 4 Fipes Holland GIN, 10 Puncleons Windward Island RUM, Old Peach BRANDY in barrels, Old Apple do. in do. N. E. RUM in do. 1st and 2d quality SUGAR in do. A few boxes of FRESH RAISINS, 2000 wt. good COFFEE. 40 pieces RUSSIA SHEETING. A small invoice low priced BLUE CLOTHS, at a low advance for quick payment. tf 338.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 60 Crates well assorted Earthenware, Just received by the ship Leonidas, from Liverpool. And in Store, 40 Puncleons W. Island RUM, 5 do. Old Jamaica do. 3 do. New-England do. 3 Pipes best Holland GIN, 80 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES, 9 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 18 Boxes 8 by 10 WINDOW GLASS, 26 Kegs best British GUNPOWDER, 2 Hogsheads Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, 31 Hogsheads Low Land TOBACCO, 43 Kegs Manufactured do. Petersburg Inspection, 60 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. Alexander Maclure. tf 329
LOUIS LANNAY, (One of the firm of McCulloch & Lannay's of Baltimore,) HAS JUST OPENED, In the Store lately occupied by Mr. Lalique, No. 10, Church-Street, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Shawls, Callicoes, and Pocket Hdkfs. by wholesale only, printed in their manufactory at Baltimore, which he will sell on moderate terms for cash or approved notes. Also, to be disposed of by Retail, A few elegant Counterpanes and Window Curtains. tf 335
WM. H. MCCUTCHEN, No. 41, MAIN-STREET, Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, At the most reduced prices for CASH, Among which are, 6-4 and 7-4 Cloths, Cassimeres, Coatings, Forrest Cloths, Rose and Striped Blankets, Red, Green, and Blue Serge, Red and Green Baizes, Flannels, Fancy Cords, Thicksets and Velvets, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, German Dowelasses, Ticklenburgs and Hessians, Brown Hollands, Indi-Cotons, Cotton-Stripes, Blue Gilla, Handkerchiefs, Pufficat and Romal do. Silk Shawls, 5-4 and 6-4 Sattin Check Cambric Shawls, Guernsey Frocks, Swansdowns, Turkey Downs, and Toquets, Men and Womens' Worsted and Cotton Hose, Pins, 3-1-2, 4-1-2, & 5-1-2. ALSO, A few Pipes Country GIN. tf 324
White and coloured Threads, Dimities, Muslinets, Printed Jeans and Marseilles Quiltings, Bombazets, Wildbores, and Durant, Chintzes and Callicoes, Furniture do. Black and Coloured India Persians, Bandannas and Flag Hdkfs. 7-8 & 6-4 Cambric Muslins, 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and Coloured do. Book Muslins and Book Muslin Handkerchiefs, Fine India Book Muslins, Linen Checks, Ribbons, Fine India Sewing Silks, English do. Purple and Fancy Shawls, Madras Handkerchiefs, Coat and Vest Buttons, Scissors, Razors & Penknives. A few Pipes Country GIN. December 4. tf 324
STOLEN on Monday, the 2d inst. A BOAT, almost new, belonging to the Schooner Maryland Mary—she is 13 feet long, built of oak, her bottom payed with varnish, her gunwale red; whoever will deliver her to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. shall receive Five Dollars. December 4. 3t 323
NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARLIE, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his possession certain NEGROES by the names of Esther and Child, Clary, Rose, Harry, Caty, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Hawes, of the county of Essex—And whereas the legal process of law is resorted to in order to ascertain his right therein, I do hereby (as Guardian to MARY WALLER BARLIE, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Hawes,) forbid the said John Barlie from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves—And I do further forbid all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof—All masters of vessels and others are also forewarned from transporting, conveying away, or secreting any of the said Slaves, under the penalty of the law, which will be strictly enforced by WM. WALLER, Guardian. Hampton, Dec. 5. tf 334
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER. For Sale by James Maurice & Co. tf 225
FOR SALE, 90 Tons LOGWOOD, 20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet MAHOGANY BOARDS, 150 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, afloat. Apply to John Granbery.
Who offers for Rent, A DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated near Boush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies. tf 317
BANK OF VIRGINIA. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday, the 6th January. Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors.
KNOW all men by these presents, that of do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors, of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year Signed and delivered in the presence of
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends. KNOW all Men by these presents, that of do hereby constitute and appoint lawful attorney, for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares to belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In Witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year Sealed and delivered in the presence of
OFFICE OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT, Norfolk, November 29, 1805, 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 payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. tf 31
EDENTON ACADEMY. THE Public are respectfully informed that Edenton Academy is again opened under the direction of Mr. Freeman; it is presumed, not subject to future derangement from the absence of the Instructors—Every possible exertion will be made to render the Institution worthy the patronage of a discerning publick. Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Elocution, Arithmetick, Geography, the use of the Globes, Rhetorick, Logic, Metaphysics, the elements of ancient and modern History, the Latin, Greek and French Languages, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, &c. will be taught with the greatest diligence. Strict attention will be paid to the morals of the Students, the apartment of the Young Ladies visited, and their education and deportment attended to by the principal of the Academy. Edenton, November 18th, 1805. N. B. A Lecture on some Moral or Religious subject will be delivered to the Students, at the Court-House, on every succeeding Sunday, unless some Clergyman should appear to perform Divine Service. tf 308
The Subscribers offer for Sale, The CARGO of the Sloop, Lark, capt. Davis, consisting of Merchantable Boards & Spruce Spars. ALSO, 65 Barrels Prime PORK, landing on Maxwell's wharf, from New-York, and 3 hogsheads Old London Particular MADEIRA WINE, fit for immediate use. PHINEHAS DANA, & Co. tf 304
Landing on Maxwell's wharf, from New-York, 40 Barrels New Prime PORK, City Inspection—For Sale by Jas. & Thos. Tucker. tf 305
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOTT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. tf 639
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given,) A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. tf 275
For SALE or RENT, For One or more Years, that VALUABLE LITTLE FARM WETWOOD, About one Mile from the Borough, Containing about 97 acres of choice Land, the soil produces Clover, &c. of superior quality to any in this part of the country. There are two good Dwelling Houses, Kitchen, a large Barn, and sundry other Houses; a large Apple Orchard, with a number of excellent Cherry and other Fruit Trees. The Garden, with a little attention, would be very profitable. This Farm is well worth the attention of many, as a pleasant retreat in the summer, and the great advantages arising from the ready sale of the productions of an industrious farmer, from such a promising soil. ALSO, Will be Rented, for One or more Years,
That large and commodious Wharf, belonging to the estate of John Hutchings, deceased, with a commodious Warehouse. The situation of this Wharf is well worth the attention of any Gentleman concerned in navigation, particularly in the West-India trade, as there are considerable vacant lands very suitable for Lumber Yards, &c. The great convenience of this Wharf is, that three ships may lay at load at the front, one at the end, and a small vessel within the wharf. It is also a commodious place for any Gentleman in the line of repairing vessels. There is also a small Wharf, about 60 feet to the westward of this, adjoining two hulks, which might be profitable to any Gentleman in the Lumber Line. If this property is not sold or rented by the 1st of January, it will then be rented on the premises, at 11 o'clock. For terms apply to Capt. WM. CAMMACK, or JOHN BROWN, Administrator of the Estate of John Hutchings, dec'd. Nov. 29. tf 311
LANDS FOR SALE. 750 acres lying near the New Dragon Bridge, in King and Queen County. This tract will be disposed of altogether, or divided into lots of 2 or 300 acres to suit purchasers. ALSO, 400 acres in the county of Gloucester, lying near Cappehock Ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Thomas Fox, and distant about eight or nine miles from the Court-House. ALSO, 1140 acres in Middlesex county, lying on the Pianketank River, which affords the greatest abundance of Fish, Crabs, and Oysters, of superior quality. On this tract (generally called Barn Elms) there is a commodious Dwelling-House, with all the necessary out-houses, for the convenience of a large family. As it is presumed that no person will be disposed to purchase without first seeing the lands, it is deemed unnecessary here to give a description of them, or the terms on which they will be sold. The subscriber may be consulted on the business any time after the date hereof at Barn Elms. Carter B. Berkeley. tf 330
REMOVAL. THOMAS LUMSDEN, Watch-Maker, &c. Has removed from No. 3, Water Street, to the Brick-House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges. Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage. October 23. 3M 227
NOTICE. THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. tf 201
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. tf 129
NEW BEEF. The Subscribers have just received and offer for sale, 100 Barrels NEW BEEF, Boston Inspection. Phinehas Dana, & Co. tf 247
A FEW BALES OF KENDAL COTTONS, are just received by J. & W. Southgate. ALSO—A FEW CASES OF EXCELLENT MARTINIQUE CORDIALS. November 11. 1m 268
JUST RECEIVED, From Charleston, and for Sale at this Office, PRICE ONE DOLLAR, A FEW COPIES OF INDEPENDENCE, Comedy, in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Charleston, with unbounded applause, BY WILLIAM LOON. Of St. George, Dorchester, South-Carolina. tf 186
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN HANCOCK, Jun. deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts regularly attested to the subscriber, on or before the first day of January, 1806, or this notice will be plead in bar to them thereafter—And those indebted to said Estate, either by bond, note, or otherwise, are also requested to make immediate payment. Thomas Calvert. Princess Anne County, Dec. 4. 3w 326

WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 11, 1805.
To CAPTAIN STOVER, of the sloop Katy-Maria, in 36 hours from New-York, we are indebted for papers of that city of Friday and Saturday, by which it appears that advices had been received from Europe, as late as the 25th of October. The following summary is copied from the Mercantile Advertiser.
We have the pleasure of laying before the readers of the MERCANTILE ADVERTISER, European Intelligence of the 25th of October, 19 days later than any advices previously received. We are indebted for this to the politeness of capt. Crosswhite, of the ship Ardent, which arrived at this port last evening in the short passage of 36 days from Greenock. Our selections, from the extreme barrenness of the papers and the late hour at which they were received, are necessarily brief.
Peace is concluded in India between Lord Lake and the Rajah of Bhurtpore. This event occurred on the 10th of April, and the intelligence of it reached England by an overland dispatch.
The whole of the East-India fleet which it was reported had been captured by the Rochefort squadron, have safely arrived in the British ports. The only vessel lost is the Calcutta, by whom the fleet were convoyed.
Hostilities had not commenced in Italy or in Germany at the date of our latest accounts from those quarters. In the former the force of the French under Massena, was estimated at 120,000 men, and on the Rhine they had embodied an army of 310,000 men.
The Austrians had concentrated their forces on the Adige. They had retired from Ulm, (a free and imperial fortified city of Germany, in the circle of Suabia) of which the French had taken possession; and were apparently in a state of inactivity, waiting the arrival of the forces of Russia.
In the mean while the French Bavarian armies had violated the neutrality of the Prussian territory; and this circumstance, it was supposed, would have the effect of inducing Prussia to join the coalition.
From the papers received, it appears that the Russian fleet and army so long expected had arrived at Stralsund, and that an expedition from England was upon the point of sailing to join them.
The accounts received by the Leonidas, captain M'Kenzie, which stated that the Elector of Bavaria had joined the coalition, were not correct, his army had joined that of the French under Bernadotte.
The king of Prussia, by the violation of the neutrality of his estates and those of his allies, on the part of the French and Bavarian armies, is placed in a situation which will prove the sincerity of his professions beyond all doubt.
If after having refused the Russian troops a passage, he permits this outrage on the part of the French, to pass with impunity, his professions of impartiality will be regarded by the allies as little short of open hostility.
From a paragraph in one of the papers, it appears that the account of an insurrection at Madrid, mentioned in our last, was not without foundation. The particulars are not mentioned, and appear to have been given in papers of an antecedent date to those received at New-York.
This morning Captain Potter, in the schooner Charming Mary, in 3 days from Philadelphia, and 18 hours from Cape to Cape, arrived here, bringing with him Relf's Philadelphia Gazette of Saturday evening, which he has favoured us with. The articles which we have selected, will show that HOSTILITIES HAVE COMMENCED.
The schooner Telemachus of this port was carried into the Havanna about 18 months since by a pirate. The American consul demanded the vessel and cargo, as the vessel capturing had no commission. This the Spanish government refused, but referred the matter to the tribunal at St. Domingo—who have decided that the capture was illegal, as the vessel had no commission—but that the proceeds of the Telemachus and cargo belonged to the French nation, as the Telemachus was coming from Jacquesmel, a brigand port. The proceeds have been accordingly delivered to the agent of the French government.
President's Message. We had the pleasure of presenting this important document to our readers by an Extra paper of Saturday evening, and again in our paper of Monday.
Whatever difference of opinion may exist upon abstract subjects, or of particular political characters, but one opinion can be had upon the matter contained in the President's communication. Although it has not been usual for this paper to think very favourably of the acts of the present administration, we could not, without forfeiting all pretensions to candour withhold our approbation of the substance of the message: if it is susceptible of some criticisms, in point of composition, we think they are not worth regarding, when the subject meets our approbation.
The message speaks firmly, but temperately, it affords sufficient information, without departing from executive caution. We infer that with respect to Spain, the President is decided; that with respect to Great-Britain, measures will be adopted, that will lead to an explanation before any decisive steps will be taken against that power. Having occupied a considerable portion of this day's paper upon the relations between this country and England, we shall not make any further observations upon it in this place.
It must be gratifying to the federalists to perceive that the measures uniformly supported by them, have at last been resorted to by those who so much condemned them. Armies and navies must be kept up by those who have commerce to defend, or unjust neighbours to oppose.
The manly attitude taken by the executive, claims the support of every friend to his country—for what-
ever differences we may have among ourselves, we can have but one opinion when assailed by a foreign nation.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
SATURDAY, December 7, 1805. HUGH HOLMES, Esquire, Speaker of the House of Delegates, was yesterday elected by joint ballot of both Houses of the Legislature, a Judge of the General Court, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Joseph Jones, Esquire.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. FIRST BALLOT: For Hugh Holmes 77, Creed Taylor 67, Alexander Smith 44. SECOND BALLOT: For Hugh Holmes 100, Creed Taylor 87.
We are authorised to state that Doctor JAMES JONES, of Nottoway, is a candidate for the ensuing election of Senator, to supply the place of Creed Taylor, Esq.
It is said the only candidates for Governor (the appointment of which was to take place on Saturday) are W. H. Cabell, and Alexander M'Crea Esquires.
The Senate formed a quorum on Wednesday last, Robert Taylor, Esq. of Orange, was elected Speaker, and Theodosius Handsford, Clerk.
In the House of Delegates for this State, on the 3d December, upon a motion for the appointment of a Chaplain to the House; a previous question was moved, "Shall a Chaplain be appointed? Ayes 77, Noes 75!
We were informed, just as our paper was putting to press, that WILLIAM H. CABELL, Esq. of Amherst, has been elected governor of this state.
The election of Mr. Holmes as a judge, and that of Mr. Cabell as governor, afford some opportunity of judging of the temper of the present legislature, and although neither of them are of federal politics, they are both what are termed by way of distinction, from the more violent republicans, "moderates." Considering that the Virginia legislature has been deemed the strong hold of violent democracy, we cannot forbear expressing our hope of a dawn of better times. We mean to draw no comparison between the talents and private worth of the several candidates, they are supposed by those who pretend to know the gentlemen, on a footing. The disappointed candidates are considered as at the head of the high toned republicans.
The National Intelligencer, in speaking of the insults and spoiliations which daily swell the columns of American papers, thus remarks:
"What would England say to an imposition of heavy duties on all her manufactured fabrics, the want of which we could supply in other markets? What would she say to refusing permission to any of her ships to enter our harbours? What would she say to withholding all supplies from her islands? What would she say to an embargo? What would she say to a prohibition of all intercourse? These are awful considerations; but we venture to predict that they will occupy the serious deliberation of Congress at their ensuing session. We venture to predict that every representative from the east to the west, from the north to the south, will come armed with the resentment of his constituents against the invaders of our rights.—The next is a new Congress.—Its members may therefore be expected unequivocally to speak the language of the people.—Pacific as is the disposition of America, it may be that the storm will burst before foreign nations are aware of it.—But let them recollect that the thunder has long rolled at a distance; that they were long since warned of the danger of waking the Lion."
The preceding remarks are calculated to prove that it is in our power to do very serious injury to Great-Britain. Whether those or similar measures will be adopted or not, is not for us to say, but we hope that this important business will be taken up with that cool reflection which it merits, and that in the course of the discussion, which it will produce, that the subject will be examined, as every subject ought to be, on both sides.
It is not only necessary to see what injury we can do to Great-Britain, but to examine what benefit can be derived to our country, and above all to take care that we do not injure ourselves.
The great body of a people are as susceptible of flattery as individuals, and there always are to be found those who are ready to avail themselves of the prejudices and follies of either. The language of truth is not always the most agreeable, but it will in the end be found more salutary, as it certainly is more honourable. It might be flattering to the people, to be told that such is the relative situation of the United States and Great-Britain, that the dread of their displeasure, would carry dismay into her councils, and produce submission to the wishes of this country. Those who talk in this way, have not consulted facts, nor the character of the nation who we are to menace. It was, we have been told, said by Mr. Jefferson, when secretary of state, in giving instructions to our minister at Madrid, "Say to the government of Spain, we know our own strength without boasting of it, we can respect the strength of another nation without fearing it." If such language was proper to be used in discussions with Spain, surely it would be equally proper in our discussions with Great-Britain, and much more dignified than the arrogant language, which the quotation we have made, and which the many of our papers contain. We do not pretend to say, that it is not in the power of the United States to do serious injury to Great-Britain, but we believe that military or commercial warfare with her, would be as injurious, or more injurious to this country than to Great-Britain.
It is triumphantly asked by the National Intelligencer, what would England say to an imposition of heavy duties on all her manufactured fabrics, the want of which we could supply in other markets? She would say, that it would be a violation of the fifteenth article of the Treaty, which stipulates "That no other or higher duties shall be paid by the ships or merchandise of the one party in the ports of the other, than such as are paid by the like vessels or
"merchandise of all other nations." Again it is asked, what would she say to refusing permission to any of her ships to enter our harbours? She might say that none of our ships should enter her harbours, and at this time fifty of our ships enter her ports where one of her's enters ours. What would she say to withholding all supplies from her islands? She would say, that she would do as she has done before, do without. Or she would say, be supplied through the neutral Islands, unless the government of the United States, chooses that the produce of the planter and farmer should rot in their barns.
What would she say to an embargo? With respect to an embargo, we have before stated our opinion, and repeat that it does appear to be the best measure which has been mentioned, provided our differences cannot be adjusted without resorting to it. Like every other measure, this should be weighed with attention. On the one hand it is of importance that our numerous shipping which cover every ocean and sea, should return before we either make or provoke hostility with a nation, whose maritime force is nearly equal to that of the world, and who has for her allies two of the greatest powers in Europe, one of them a great naval power, with the probability of being also united to another of importance. Not that it is to be expected that those powers would take any part in a dispute between this country and England, but their naval force employed against their common enemy would enable Great-Britain to spare a large portion of her's for annoying our commerce and protecting her own, from the active enterprize of our cruisers. We have often heard it remarked that our privateers would ruin the commerce of Britain. They who think that our privateers would injure the commerce of Britain, to the extent they did in our revolutionary war, forget that Britain had at that time to contend with the navies of France, Holland, and Spain, and could not spare strong convoys for her merchantmen; the case is not so at this time, and this circumstance merits the consideration of those who calculate upon the activity of our privateers. After this digression we return to the subject of an embargo. It is prudent certainly to calculate what would be the effect of an embargo. Three certain effects must be produced, stagnation of business in every branch, with a suspension of industry in the improvement of our cities, a great fall in the prices of all our produce, from fifty to sixty per cent, with a failure of the present means of revenue, and with it additional taxes. Great as these sacrifices are, we may be placed in that situation when it will be necessary to make such sacrifices, and we feel no hesitation in saying that it would be better to submit to all the inconveniences which would result, than to submit to the establishment of new and arbitrary principles, which aim at the destruction of our neutral rights. If an embargo is resorted to, every person who regards the dignity of our councils, must wish to see a degree of steadiness and firmness, that was wanting formerly upon a similar occasion.
What would England say to a prohibition of intercourse? This brings us to the most important part of the subject we have undertaken to discuss.
An opinion has been adopted in this country, and has received the countenance of a very distinguished member of the present administration, (for whom we have a very high respect, and against whose opinions it may appear arrogant in us to oppose our's) that the advantages of our commercial intercourse are all on the side of England; we think differently, and shall endeavour to prove that it is not the case; that if the advantages are not on our side, they are equal. The gentleman to whom we have alluded, has shown that we take from Great Britain an amount in manufactures of that country greatly exceeding the amount of our exports to it; this is granted. He has further shown that France consumes more of our produce; granted; and he endeavours to prove, that we are the best customer which England has, and that we have better customers than England, to this last proposition we cannot assent.
Men who are engaged in the active scenes of business, will appreciate the truth of our assertions, if they do not subscribe to the inferences which we draw. Great Britain certainly consumes, but a very small portion of the produce of our country, in comparison with the rest of Europe; it is of no importance to us who consumes our produce, but it is of the highest importance who pays us. That it is to Great Britain we are indebted in great part for the sale and payment of our produce in other countries we shall undertake to prove. We will ask any intelligent merchant, how much of the proceeds of fifty cargoes which are shipped from this country to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, &c. are invested in the productions of those countries; we are confident that the answer will be no part whatever; for of fifty cargoes, we are convinced, that even the amount of the freights, are not invested in the manufactures or productions of those countries. This then proves that these countries have little to offer us in exchange for our produce, and our expeditions would nearly cease to them, or become so limited as not to merit notice, but for one circumstance. The proceeds of these cargoes are remitted to London either to be ready to meet the bills of our merchants, or to reimburse advances, previously made, and which we observed upon a former occasion, gave a spur to the enterprize of our merchants, and that again contributed to sustain the high price of produce in this country.
It is thus that England, although she consumes but a small portion of our produce, is nevertheless our best customer, as she finds us a mart for seven-eighths of our produce, pays us well, and often in advance. Let us suppose that the policy of our councils should prohibit all intercourse, the consequences would be that the other countries of Europe, having but few articles which we want, our expeditions to them would only be in proportion to what we might want, and of course a great reduction in the price of our produce would follow. Although the measures which are contemplated would in the first instance fall heavy on
the marine and mercantile part of the community, the burthen would in the end settle on the Planter and Farmer. That the measures alluded to if adopted, would reduce our revenue, no one doubts. In every point of view publick and private, the measure of non-intercourse, which would assuredly lead to a rupture, is pregnant with mischief.
To provoke the hostility of such a power as Great-Britain, without being obliged to impose additional taxes could not be avoided, without exposing our safety. An impost tax would be too precarious to rely on, recourse would be had to a direct tax, and thus the Farmer with more limited means to pay, by the fall of his produce, would have to sustain new and heavy taxes.
We have avoided noticing the embarrassment, if not inevitable ruin which would attend the publick institutions, and all those engaged in commercial pursuits, should the impolitick measures hinted be adopted—the picture is too painful to look at, and will be better conceived than described.
It is idle to turn from truth, because it happens not to be agreeable, and the man who can say that the happiness and prosperity of this country is not promoted by a good understanding with England, or who can imagine that both will not experience serious interruption by a war, cannot understand, or if understanding, does not consult the good of our country.
Some have counted upon the advantages we should derive from the voice of publick opinion in our favour in England; that this will have some operation there is no doubt, but the extent of it will depend on our own measures. If the government pursuing the plan of the Washington administration, endeavour by candid and honourable means, to avoid a war, then will the publick sentiment in England, take part with us, and by its force, perhaps, compel the government of that country to do us justice. But if by violent measures on our part, we preclude the possibility of any explanation but from the cannon's mouth, it does not appear to be a very reasonable conjecture, that the people of England will be our advocates.
We shall close these remarks with expressing a hope, that by temperate discussions, and satisfactory explanations, the issue will be equally comporting with the honour and interests of America.
If however Britain insists upon maintaining all the positions which she has taken, and disregarding the injunctions of reason and justice, there can then be but one sentiment in America, which will prove that the resentment of a free and united people will not be incurred with impunity.
MARRIED—MR. JAMES WALLACE, of this Borough, to Miss SUSAN M. A. DOUGLAS, of Alexandria.
MR. EDWARD FRITH, of the house of Redmon & Frith, merchants of this Borough, to Miss MARY W. GOODSON, of Isle-of-Wight county.
NINTH CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES. PROCEEDINGS
OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TAKEN FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY, December 4, 1805.
A petition of divers persons, for a light on Sandy Point, was presented and referred to the committee of trade and manufactures.
The bill for the additional appropriation of the sum of 250,000 dollars for the naval department, was read a third time, and passed. It was then
Resolved, on motion of Mr. J. Randolph, that so much of the president's message as relates to the health and quarantine laws, be referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Resolved, that so much of the message of the President, as referred to the aggressions committed on our trade—to a prohibition of the exportation of arms and ammunition—to the building of 74 gun ships—To the organization of the militia and land forces, and to the naval and peace establishments, be referred to committees.
Mr. Nicholson offered a resolution, in effect,
That so much of the President's message as relates to the depredations on our commerce, and the conduct of the belligerent powers towards the United States—their unjustifiable construction of the laws of neutral nations; and to enquire in what instance, and to what extent, our neutrality has been violated—be referred to the committee of ways and means.
Mr. Bidwell, of Massachusetts, offered a resolution, to the like purport, and, that it be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Nicholson thought that the two resolutions, embraced the same object, except that his referred to the committee of ways and means, and the gentleman's to a select committee.
Mr. Elliot contended in favour of Mr. Bidwell's resolution, and observed, that the committee of ways and means would be invested with new powers, viz.—to look into the laws of nations, in case the first resolution passed. The message informed, that new principles were laid down by the belligerent powers. A select committee properly instructed on the question was, he thought, most competent to enquire fully in the business.
Mr. Nicholson's motion passed, was referred to the committee of ways and means.
The house then proceeded to ballot for a chaplain—The votes were, (on a second ballot)
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. For the Rev. Mr. Glendy, 70, Mr. Laurie, 26, Mr. Wilmer, 1.
Mr. Glendy was accordingly declared to be elected.
Memorial of the legislature of the Mississippi territory, referred to a committee.
Petitions of Edward Lewis, Jacob Wetsil, and George Little, presented last session referred to the committee of claims.
Petition of the inhabitants of Stonington, in Connecticut and Westerly, in Rhode Island, for a light house, referred to a committee of trade and manufactures.
Petition of Richard C. Beal, late a lieutenant on board the frigate Constitution, for reimbursement of 248 dollars 6 cents expended by him as prize master of a vessel called the Niger, at Norfolk, Williamsburg, and Boston.
Referred to the committee of claims.
Petition of William Matlock of Vermont, praying a reimbursement of 251 dollars. Referred to the committee of claims.
Adjourned.

We stop the press to announce the arrival of the brig Lydia, capt. Webb, in forty days from Bourdeaux. An obliging friend has obligingly handed us Paris papers of the 18th Oct. and those of Bourdeaux to the 26th, from which we have time only to make the following
Important Extracts;
PARIS, Oct. 16.
The Electors of Bavaria, of Wurtemberg and of Baden, have made common cause with France. The first of these has issued a formal exposition of the motives which has governed his conduct towards Austria.
The campaign has just opened by a victory the more glorious, as it was not purchased by a great effusion of human blood. This action is the first result of the grandest plan that a great commander could ever conceive. The march of the grand army was a sure guarantee of its triumphs; so indeed, even before the first news of it had been received, the public opinion was at perfect ease. It seems that the war is already made, and that peace is to be renewed. Stocks never experienced a greater rise, nor a more substantial support. On the other side, the Austrian monarchy was never in a more critical situation. The Emperor Francis, abandoned by the great vassals whom he has so imprudently provoked, ill served by an ally, who perhaps speculates upon his losses, will soon have no other resource, but the magnanimity of a vanquisher who has never abused victory.
Twelve battalions of grenadiers and four squadrons of cuirassiers are the main body of a great army—the loss of them must throw a damp over the Austrians. Besides, we see among them no organized army, no decided plan, no general capable of stopping the impetuous march of the great Gallo-German army. The name of the commander who was at first designated, seems to be condemned to ridicule; the affair which has recently taken place, finishes his reputation.
These events will make a very strange revolution among the English Gazettes, who had the trumpet already in their mouth to sound the victories of the third Coalition! What has ever ruined the English Ministry, what will again ruin them in the war, is the blindness with which they give themselves up to fantastical projects. On the one hand, they have always computed the aggressive power and the military means of France upon too narrow a scale; on the other, they have ever considered as efficacious, alliances utterly impossible: they thought to unite for their profit interests absolutely irreconcilable; they have constantly exaggerated means of attack impossible to realise. Thus they had no less a plan a month ago, than to attack the French in Italy, in Spain, in Vendee, in Holland and Hanover. But when the news of to-day reaches London, the people will begin to perceive the emptiness and folly of the projects of the Ministry, that Russia can neither march in concert with Austria, nor save her from a defeat already decided. They will perhaps begin to acknowledge, that the money voted for subsidies, might have been better employed; and they will think themselves very happy if they do not serve for the aggrandisement of the power, whom they made such a cowardly attempt to destroy; an attempt, which even deprives them of the vain-glorious of fighting France, single-handed!
OCTOBER 18.
Second Bulletin of the Grand Army. FROM THE MONITEUR.
The events succeed each other with the greatest rapidity. On the 14th the second division of the body of the army of Marshal Soult, commanded by General Vandamme, forced its march, halted at Nordlingen only two hours, arrived at 3 o'clock in the evening at Donwert, and took possession of the bridge defended by the regiment of Colloredo. There were some men killed and others taken prisoners.
The 15th, at day-break, Prince Murat arrived with his dragons; the bridge was that very hour repaired, and Prince Murat with the division commanded by general Watter, marched towards the Lech, made colonel Wattier cross at the head of 200 dragons of the 4th regiment, who, after a very brilliant charge, took possession of the bridge of Lech, and routed the enemy, who was double his force.—The same day Prince Murat lay at Rain.
The 16th Marshal Soult set off with two divisions, Vandamme and Legrand, to march towards Augsburg, at the same time that general St. Hilaire, with his division, marched towards that town along the left bank.
The 16th, at day break, prince Murat, at the head of the divisions of dragons, of generals Beaumont and Klein, and of the divisions of cuirassiers and cuirassiers commanded by general Nansouty, marched to cut off the road from Ulm to Augsburg. On arriving at Wertingen he perceived a considerable division of the enemy's infantry, supported by four squadrons of the cuirassiers of Albert. He directly surrounded this whole body. Marshal Lannes, who was marching behind these divisions of cavalry, arrived with the division of Oudinot, and after an engagement of two hours, colours, cannon, baggage, officers, and soldiers, the whole division of the enemy were taken. There were twelve battalions of grenadiers, who were coming in great haste from the Tyrol to the assistance of the army of Bavaria. We shall not know before to-morrow all the details of this truly brilliant action.
Marshal Soult, with his divisions, manoeuvred the whole day of the 15th and 16th on the left bank of the Danube, to intercept the outlets of Ulm, and observe the army, which appears to be still united in that place.
The corps of Marshal Davoust did not arrive before the 16th at Nembourg.
The corps of general Marmont also arrived here.
The corpse of general Bernadotte and the Bavarians arrived on the 10th at Aichstett.
From the information received, it appears that twelve Austrian regiments have quitted Italy to reinforce the army of Bavaria.
The official relation of these marches and of these events will interest the public, and will do the highest honour to the army.
Foreign Intelligence.
Received via New-York, and copied from the Mercantile and Daily Advertisers.
LONDON, October 21.
It is stated on the authority of private letters from Holland, that Prussia and Denmark have entered into a convention with Saxony, Hesse, and some of the smaller States, for preventing the landing of all foreign troops upon that part of Germany, and their passage through their territories and dependencies.
A Russian squadron, consisting of five line of battle ships, passed the back of the Goodwin Sands yesterday. They were probably on their way to Portsmouth.
The secretary of state has directed that notice be given to America, Denmark, &c. that British vessels, captured by the enemy, and purchased by Americans, Danes, &c. cannot be admitted to enter into any of the ports of this kingdom.
According to letters from Lisbon, tranquility has been restored at Madrid, and some of the persons who had been obliged to leave the capital were allowed to return. The same letters add, that the camp before Gibraltar has been considerably reinforced.
Some vessels have cleared out for Hamburg direct, in consequence of the suspension of the blockade of the Elbe.
The territory of Anspach, which the French troops have invaded, so contrary to the faith hitherto invariably kept by belligerent powers, with neutral states, is the Margraviate of that name, which the former king of Prussia purchased of his highness the Margrave of Anspach, now resident in this country, for a life annuity of 400,000l. sterling.
Some of the letters received from Holland form a general expectation in that country of an early visit from a British force, and that the publick sentiment did not by any means second the efforts of the Government to create a force competent to resist it. On receipt of the advice of the landing of the Russians at Stralsund, the grand pensionary despatched couriers to Paris, and to the Rhine, as was supposed to claim the promised succours from France.
The French appear anxious to bring the Austrians to action, previous to the arrival of the Russians, or at least to embarrass and retard the junction of those forces, and compel the Archduke Ferdinand to abandon the advantageous positions which he at present occupies. His Royal Highness, on the contrary, obviously avoids the action, yet concentrates his force in such a manner as promises most effectually to resist it. Should the Russians arrive in Bavaria in time to hold the corps of Bernadotte and Marmont in check, the Austrians will be enabled to act against some of the French columns which are scattered along a line of more than 300 miles; but while their right flank is menaced as at present, it is impossible to avail themselves of the relative advantages of their position.
A report prevailed on Saturday, that Prussia, Saxony and Hesse, with Denmark, the two Mecklenburgs, and Brunswick, had formed a coalition to maintain the tranquility of the North of Germany, and to oppose the egress of the Russians and Swedes from Pomerania.—What ever might have been the previous sentiments of Prussia on the occasion, the late violation of her neutrality in the forcible passage of the French troops through Anspach, must have impressed the necessity of a different policy: to prevent the allies from entering Hanover without resisting the entry of Anspach by the French, would be abandoning the character of neutrality.
The French troops in Suabia are maintained at the expense of the inhabitants.
Hostilities had not commenced in Italy on the 3d, which we believe is the date of the latest accounts from thence. The Austrian army is stated to amount to 140,000 men, while that under Massena does not exceed 85,000.
The French force in Germany, including the Bavarian, Baden, and Wurtemberg troops, is estimated at 180,000 men. The whole Austrian force on the Westward of the Inn, is stated at 140,000.
A second expedition will, it is said leave this country in the course of the ensuing week. A detachment of the guards is to accompany it, as well as the German legion, the greater part of which has already embarked. It is also stated that Sir Sidney Smith is to have the naval command.
GREENOCK, October 23.
The Hamburg Mail due on Wednesday last, arrived on Friday. The following is the substance of the very interesting intelligence communicated by it.
The French troops under Bernadotte and Marmont, with the Bavarian Auxiliaries, marching apparently towards Bohemia, had turned suddenly round, and proceeded in three columns towards Nienberg, Donawert, and Ingolstadt, with a view to turn the flank of the Austrians. To reach his destination with the greater celerity, Gen. Bernadotte, acting by previous instructions, proceeded on his march through the Prussian territory of Anspach! The Prussian Commandant protested, but in vain—Bernadotte alleged his positive orders—and the Prussians were forced to retire before a superior force. This outrage was next day renewed by the passage of 20,000 Bavarians through the same territory, in a parallel line. Against this violation of neutrality, the Prussian Minister at Anspach also protested, and his despatches, narrating the transaction, excited the strongest sensation at the Court of Berlin. A Council of State was immediately held, and the result sent off to the King. His Prussian Majesty arriving the same evening at his capital, held a second Council, after which despatches were sent to the Generals in all parts of his dominions, and to all the Courts of Europe. Some private letters say that this Prussian Majesty has, in consequence declared, "That he would allow a free passage to Russian troops through his dominions—and that he would not in any way oppose the entrance of the allied forces into Hanover." But shocking as it is, this is not the only act of violence and injustice which this Mail enables us to record. The Usurper has again violated the rights of the Diplomatic character, and the law of Nations, by issuing orders for the arrest of two Foreign Ministers, their four Secretaries of Legation, and a Charge d'Affaires, at Stuttgart!—orders given at the time when he was hospitably entertained at the palace of Louisbourg, belonging to the Duke of Wurtemberg, whose capital he has so grossly insulted. Amongst the persons thus arrested, with every circumstance of harshness and publicity, were the Austrian and Russian Ministers. The whole were put into close confinement.
The only intelligence from Italy by this mail is that the Austrian troops are concentrated on the Adige; and the Archduke Charles has removed his headquarters from Padua to Vienna.
The disembarkation of 20,000 Russians at Stralsund is fully confirmed. They are to be joined, in Pomerania, by 14,000 Swedes, and the junction of our German Legion will render them an effective force of more than 40,000 men.
Dutch papers of so late a date as the 15th instant, were received on Saturday morning. Some extracts from Paris Papers, of the 12th, are contained in these Journals, by which we have the satisfaction to find, that the French are still unable to boast of any greater success in Germany, than the entrance of their army into Ulm; and even this is given merely as a report. The Austrians are, in the mean time, concentrating their forces; without, however, abandoning any fortified place, or strong pass. The arrival of the Russians will, it is hoped, soon enable them to enter upon a more brilliant career. To hasten this, no less than three thousand wagons are employed upon the conveyance of one column, consisting of forty-four battalions of chosen infantry.
The Hamburg papers are silent, respecting the return of the French troops to Hanover, mentioned in our last. We know, however, too much of the dominion, under which those papers are printed, to consider this as any refutation of the report.
The scarcity of money at Hamburg is such, that commercial discounts there, have increased to ten per cent. and some of the greatest houses are expected to stop payment.
October 25.
A Gottenburgh mail arrived on Sunday.—It chiefly details those movements of the Russian armies, of which from other sources, we have been already
informed. One letter, however, dated Stralsund, states positively, that should any part of the Prussian territory be violated by the troops of either of the Belligerent powers, the armies of his majesty will be put in motion to chastise such violation.—It did not appear to be known at the time this letter was written, that the French had forced their march through the district of Anspach.
PARIS, October 6.
A Gentleman who has just arrived from Toulon assures us, that great preparations are making there for the reception of a numerous fleet and the report was, that the Brest fleet, as well as the Cadiz fleet, would pass some time there previous to a grand expedition in the Mediterranean.
Letters from Italy mention that General Massena has had several interviews with the Archduke Charles merely to gain time for the troops of St. Cyr, and from Piedmont to join him. He is said to have under him now 10,000 men more than the Austrian commander, and waited only for orders from Buonaparte to act on the offensive.
Count de Cobentzl received yesterday two couriers one from Berlin and the other from St. Petersburg; and this morning the Secretary set out for Strasburgh.—He has called in his bills, and packed up the most precious of his effects, but nothing yet indicates, for certain the day of his departure.
Last Sunday the Prussian Ambassador gave a grand diplomatic dinner, at which Count de Cobentzl was invited, but he declined it, on hearing that the Bavarian Minister, de Cetto, was to be of the party. In the evening he went, however, to the party of Madame Lucchesini and was received by her husband in the most friendly manner: but the instant he entered the Bavarian minister retired. It is said here that the elector of Bavaria has acted a most treacherous part with Austria who has been the complete dupe of his promises.
At the last circle of Madame Joseph Buonaparte's neither the Austrian nor the Prussian ambassadors were present.
The scarcity of specie increases daily. For cash on good bills is now paid from two to three per cent in the month. Bank notes are seen in abundance, but though no body dares to ask a discount on them, the retail dealers, before they mention their prices, demand whether you pay in cash or in paper, and the difference is the price, when the latter is offered, of five per cent. Report says, that not six millions of livres, 250,000l. in specie, is remaining in the Bank, Buonaparte having carried with him the remainder to the Rhine.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Charming Mary, Potter, 3 days from Philadelphia.
Sloop Katy-Maria, Stover, 36 hours from New-York.
Sch'r Hope and Polly, Rogers, 2 days from Philadelphia.
Sloop Resolution, Gray, 3 days from New-York.
Sloop Flora, Chase, 13 days from Boston. The schooner Charlotte, Capt. Block, from New-York, went ashore on Saturday night on Smith's Island and bliged; a small part of the Cargo it is supposed will be saved.
POTTER's packet will sail for Richmond in a few days. December 11.
FERGUSON's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Friday next. Dec. 9.
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust executed by CHARLES MAHON, to secure a Debt due to JOHN WHITTINGTON,
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, AT THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE, On MONDAY, the 16th inst. at 12 o'Clock, All the interest of the said MAHON in A HOUSE and LOT of LAND,
Situate on the East side of Church-Street, and bounded as follows, to wit: "Beginning at a corner stone next to James Taylor's house and lot, leading thence Southwardly, or thereabouts, to a back ally formerly known by the name of Stammer's ally, thence leading a South-west course, or thereabouts, twenty feet to another corner stone, and from said corner stone leading another West North West along Whittle and Boush's land, up to Church-Street to another corner stone, thence along the front on Church-Street twenty feet to the first station, next to James Taylor's house and lot." The original lease was for 18 years, and commenced on the 20th day of June, 1795.
THE TRUSTEE.
December 4. tds 327
A Valuable Seat on Pancoteague. WILL BE SOLD, on the 26th day of December next, upon the premises, That Valuable SEAT
on the head of Pancoteague Creek, late the residence of David Bownum, Esq. deceased. There are on the premises, which contain about eight acres of Land, a handsome two story Dwelling-House, just finished, having two rooms and an entry below, a Dairy, Smoke-House, Kitchen, convenient Store House, and other necessary buildings.—The payments by direction of the Will of the deceased, will be by three annual installments, carrying interest from the day of sale, secured by bonds with approved security, and a mortgage on the premises; possession given on the day of sale.—Few situations on the Eastern-Shore are esteemed more desirable than this now offered for sale: lying on the head of the most navigable creek on the Eastern-Shore, in a very productive part of the County of Accomack, where living is cheap, and having proved from experience an excellent stand for a store, it is certainly a property that must be very desirable to any person wishing to fix themselves, and such an one as is but seldom for sale.
JOHN S. KER, WILLIAM SEYMOUR, } Executors. Accomack County, Nov. 19. 120 Dec. 307
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by Mr. EDWARD JOHNSTON to the Subscriber,
WILL BE SOLD,
Upon the premises, at Publick Auction, to the highest bidder, on the 23d day of December next, the unexpired term of and in the
LOT OF LAND,
on Commerce-Street, at present occupied by the said Johnston, together with its appurtenances, as conveyed to the Subscriber—Upon this Lot there is erected a new and excellent Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE—The Lease is for a long term of years, and is renewable forever, upon the payment of a moderate annual ground rent.—The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale.
L. W. Tazewell, Trustee.
November 22. tds 296
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator.
Who will sell on Friday the 20th inst. at the late dwelling house of the deceased, in Princess-Anne County,
All his Stock of every kind, together with the Household and Kitchen Furniture, a negro Man and Boy, a parcel of Corn, Fodder, and Oats. Six months credit will be given and bond with approved security required; at the same time the Plantation will be rented for one year.
December 9. tds 399
For NEWBURN, N. C. or CHARLESTON, S. C. If a Freight should offer,
THE SLOOP EXPERIMENT, Crosby, Master. Apply to PHINEHAS DANA & Co.
Who have received per said sloop from Boston, and offers for Sale,
200 bbls. new BEEF, of different
qualities. 70 boxes FISH, 5 bundles GOAL LEATHER, 50 boxes MOULD CANDLES, 9 boxes SOAP.
Also, in Store, 55 bbls. New-York prime PORK, 9 boxes CHEESE, 25 firkins prime BUTTER.
Dec. 11. tf 336
For Freight or Charter, The new Schooner
HOPE and POLLY, Freeman Rodgers, master, burthen 110 tons, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Forterms apply to the master on board, or
Dec. 11. tf Martin Fisk. 335
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REINS, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment.
James Callis, Adm'r. Dec. 11. tf 340
A QUANTITY OF Choice New-York BUTTER, for Sale on board the Packet Sloop Katy-Maria, lying at Newton's wharf. Dec. 11.
BANK NOTES LOST.
A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Thos & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks.
D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, 100 Dollars.
Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. tf 341
BOOKS, &c.
Just received and for Sale by Bonaal, Conrad, & Co. Debates and other Proceedings of the Convention of Virginia, taken in short hand by David Robertson, of Petersburg.
The Subscribers to this work will please to call for their Books.
Mavor's Universal History, Ancient and Modern, from the earliest record of time to the general peace of 1801, in 25 vols.—Fleetwood, or the New Man of Feeling, by Godwin, 2 vols.—Buonaparte and Moreau, a comparison of their Political and Military Lives—The School of Reform, or how to Rule a Husband, a Comedy—Almanacks for 1806—Blank Books and Paper. Dec. 11. 1aw3w 342
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Stolen from the Subscriber, on Tuesday night, the 3d instant,
A very likely Sorrel MARE,
8 years old, about 4 feet 10 inches high, with a star in her forehead, and a white streak down part of her face, one white hind foot; her mane hangs to the right side, all but a little on her weather which hangs to the left; a dark mane and tail. I will give the above reward to any person who will apprehend the Thief, so as to prosecute him to conviction, or Ten Dollars for the delivery of the Mare.
Keader Cherry.
Dec. 11. tf 343
The Partnership of JOHN RORKE, & Co. being dissolved, those indebted to that firm are earnestly requested to make payment without delay to John Rorke; and those persons having demands against them will call on him for adjustment.
John Rorke, Edward Johnston. Dec. 11. 2w 344
JUST ARRIVED,
FROM EUROPE A Grand Collection of FIGURES, (As natural as Life,) Now Exhibiting in the House in Church-Street, formerly kept at an Academy, adjoining the Episcopal Church, Representing the great Monarchs and high Persons of Europe, &c. &c.
General Washington, Thomas Jefferson, General Hamilton, His Holiness Pius VII. the present Pontiff, Charles IV. king of Spain; Ferdinand, prince of Austria, Maria Antoniette, princesse of Austria, Louis XVI. late king of France, Maria Antoniette, late Queen of France, The Dauphin of France; Francis II. Emperor of Germany, Maria Theresa Charlotte, Empress of Germany, Maria Theresa, daughter of the late Queen of France, Alexander I. Emperor of Russia; General Buonaparte, Ferdinand, Prince of the two Sicilies; Prince of Peace, George III. king of England; General Moreau, General Dessain, killed at the memorable battle of Marengo, The Archduke Charles, general in chief of the Austrian army, Jean Jacques Rousseau, The celebrated father Valentine, chief engineer at Mantua, by whose great abilities that great city was enabled to hold out so long against the French,
Amurath, Bey of Alexandria in Egypt; Admiral Nelson, Voltaire; The cruel Emperor Nero, tyrant of Rome, The famous philosopher Seneca, condemned to die by order of the emperor on account of his writing books and voicing against his tyranny. He is to be seen sitting on a chair bleeding to death, having the four veins opened, which is the same situation he was in when dying. Marat, a representative of the people of France, The celebrated Charlotte Cordé, in the act of assassinating Marat in the Bath, to revenge the death of her lover and brother, whom the said Marat had caused to be guillotined, after which she was also carried to the scaffold. Robespierre, one of the French tyrants during the convention.
The figures have been procured by an able artist, at an extraordinary expence, and have afterwards been exhibited at Rome, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, and several other cities in Europe, and have always excited admiration.
The company at intervals will be entertained by a choice band of Music, with several Italian pieces. The owner of the Museum of Wax-figures have determined to fix the price of admittance to the low price of 50 cents, in order that every body may have the advantage of the sight, (being the first and very likely the last time that such a curious piece of work has been exhibited in this country) takes the liberty of inviting the ladies and gentlemen of this town to profit of this opportunity by seeing them.
Admittance for grown persons, Fifty Cents—Children half price. Hours of admittance from 9 o'clock in the morning, till 9 in the evening.
Persons of colour admitted every Friday, from 9 o'clock in the morning, till 2 in the afternoon.
* * The ladies and gentlemen of Norfolk, are respectfully informed, that these Figures will remain here only two weeks. Dec. 9. 2w 336

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As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type.
Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper.
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT,
A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily.
He has on hand a constant supply of
Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
Table with 4 columns: Nail Size, Price per lb, Nail Size, Price per lb. Includes items like 10d, 12d, 20d, Sheathing, etc.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY.
March 18.
503
LIVERPOOL SALT, &c. &c.
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Ship Inse, William Colley, Master, from Liverpool—consisting of 12,000 Bushels STOVE SALT—Loose and in Sacks. 100 Casks QUEENS WARE—Assorted. 25 Casks NAILS—34, to 20.
November 8. tf William Pennock. 261
To be Leased,
For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on
Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had.
November 18. tf P. Barraud. 283
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Inse, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Which in addition to their former Importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments.
November 8. tf 262
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ainsley—Consisting of 137 Pallemons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES.
Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
TO RENT,
And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church Street, at present occupied by Mr. Henop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACE KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
Hibbert's Porter and Brown Stout.
Received per the Ship Shepherdess, from London, a further supply of Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Robert Maitland, & Co. November 6. tf 236
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANER, Boush, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are
17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 8 do. Stripe do. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 20 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and Kerseys. 150 Kgs of Gunpowder. 12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Contines. 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. 2 do. Yarn Hose. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. 8 do. Mixed Feamaughts. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
FOR RENT,
And possession given the 1st January next, or sooner if required,
A convenient Dwelling House, with a
spacious Garden, in the fields, leading to Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. James McKinnell.—For terms, application will be made to William Plume, & Co. November 6. tf 234
FOR RENT,
(Possession whereof will be given the 1st of December,)
The Three Story Fire-Proof WARE-
HOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, at present occupied by Mr. Allmand. A Tenement on Town-Point, conveniently accommodated for the residence of a small family, possession may be had immediately—and the Dwelling-House, Wharf, Ware-house, and Lumber Yard in the town of Portsmouth, in the occupancy of Mr. Jordan Merchant.—The last mentioned property will be disposed of separately or together, and possession delivered on the 1st day of January next. John Nisison. November 11. tf 263
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in
TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS
by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
FOR SALE,
On board the Brig Two Friends, — Boylan, Master.
26,000 BRICKS. 4,300 PAVING TILE. 200 GIN CASES. William Pennock. October 25. tf 228
COCKE & SANFORD,
No. 40. Main-Street. Have imported in the Brig Triton, from London, an extensive assortment of
FASHIONABLE FANCY GOODS,
Which they offer by Retail or Wholesale, at very moderate prices for prompt payment. October 18. tf 215
Richmond Academy Lottery,
NOW DRAWING,
CONTAINING
One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars,
Besides several other large Prizes.
** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. tf 279
MARTIN FISK,
Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale,
100 crates Crockery Ware, well assorted, 150 kegs F & FF Powder, 5 tons Shot, 150 casks Wright Nails 4. 6. 8. 10. 20d. 60 kegs White Lead, 50 bolts Oznaburgs, 20 casks Hibbert's Porter, 50 boxes Short Pipes, 1500 lb. Seine Twine, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY.
ON HAND,
20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee,
25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 20 chests Hyson } TEAS. 15 do. Hyson Skin 10 do. Young Hyson 8 do. Imperial 10 Hhds. Old Antigua Rum, 60 barrels Rye Whiskey, 50 do. Apple Brandy. October 4. tf 184
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Grett, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havana SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has lately received and offers for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz.
7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Patillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bents and Bed Ticking. 590 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 520 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. tf 164
PRIME FLOUR,
Made particularly for family use, just received by J. & W. Southgate. November 18. tf 243
The Subscribers offers for Sale,
31 Hhds. Prime Muscovado SUGAR,
21 Barrels Prime PORK, now landing on Marsden's wharf from on board the Schooner Weymouth, from N. York.
ALSO,
Received per Schooner Richmond, capt. Seaman, from New York. Phinehas Dana, & Co. November 18. tf 285
The CARGO of the Ship Eliza, Obediah
Smith, master, from Bourdeaux, will commence landing This Day on Newton's wharf, consisting of
440 Hogsheads choice CLARET,
293 Casks do. do. 143 do. White WINE. 180 Boxes Fresh PRUNES of excellent quality, for Sale by Moses Myers. November 18. tf 287
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR,
Has received by the Ships Fradria & Dunfries, from Liverpool, his
WOOLENS AND HARDWARE.
AND ALSO,
By the Brig Triton, Captain Prater, from London, An extensive choice assortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS.
All of which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms. October 18. tf 243
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
MUSEUM NATURÆ,
Of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
THE liberality of a number of friends of the Arts and Sciences, in Norfolk, having enabled the undersigned to make a beginning with this Institution, he has taken the house and lot, formerly occupied by Mr. Riffard as a publick garden, on the south side of the New Bridge, and feels confident that his labours and exertions will meet with ample encouragement from the liberal and enlightened communities of this, and of the neighbouring towns and counties.
The Institution will consist of a Botanical Garden, containing specimens of all the vegetable productions of this country, and furnished with green-houses, for all such exotic and rare plants, as may be procured from abroad, of a cabinet of Natural Curiosities, composed of indigenous and exotic Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Shells, Minerals, &c. scientifically classed and arranged, according to their various classes, orders, genera and species; and finally of a museum of all kinds of living Animals, Birds, Reptiles, &c.
He takes the liberty of soliciting the aid and assistance of the Inhabitants of this State, for the speedy increase of the collections, by favouring his infant institution with all such natural productions and curiosities, as they may have in their possession, and have no particular use for: whether Animals, living or dead; Vegetables, or Minerals. Every object thus proffered, will be carefully preserved, with the name of the donor therefor; and will serve as a lasting proof of his taste and love for Arts and Science, and of his liberality towards the Institution.
Subscriptions for the forwardness and increase of this undertaking, at the rate of 25 dollars, bearing interest at six per cent. per annum, and to be reimbursed at the expiration of two years, are still solicited and received at the Museum; at the Book-Store of Messrs. A. C. Jordan, & co. and at Mr. Riffard's, at Norfolk.
Besides the interest of their money, the subscribers to these terms, have the privilege of visiting, at their pleasure, and free from all expenses, the Museum Naturæ, whereof they will be considered to be the founders and chief promoters. DELACOSTE. November 22. tf 295
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Peter, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Amina, Capt. Storer
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 favour 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 Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
TO RENT,
THE Warehouse at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them.
Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 25
TO RENT,
(And possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Prandft. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. September 6. tf 134
40 Barrels New-York Prime PORK, Received per Schooner Rising States, Captain J. Newcomb. For sale by Phinehas Dana & Co. October 7. tf 190
FOR SALE,
A very handsome SADDLE MARE, who goes well in harness—also, a SADDLE HORSE, remarkably easy in all his gaits.—Enquire at the Office of the Ledger. November 6. tf 237
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from.
He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour.
TO LEASE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS,
HANDSOME and well situated LOT, 110 by 100 feet, near Harrison Allmand's.—For terms, apply to MARY YOUNG, Or, WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, jun. September 18. tf 157
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE, QUEEN'S-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.