Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-09-28 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT RIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUS
VOL. IV.]
MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1807.
[NO. 52.]
FROM THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, of the 19th inst.
TO THE PUBLICK.
Major M'Rae, has made a publication of a part of the correspondence between him and myself. I now submit the balance to the inspection of the publick. If I have committed an error, in pursuing the advice of friends, I hope it was corrected in time. The following statement and correspondence will shew the transactions.
JAS. C. ANTHONY.
Mr. Anthony, having requested me to state, what has come within my knowledge, respecting the advice of his friends, I have to state that Mr. A. stated to me, that he was advised by them, that he was not bound to major M'Rea (those friends did as one of them now state to me, who is a gentleman of respectability, and if necessary, will give his certificate of the same,) advise Mr. A. as follows. That if he had by mistake, made any misrepresentations, in the piece signed "A Soldier," that he was bound to correct them, that if what he had published was the truth, concerning a person in publick character, and relating to his publick conduct, that it would be very improper for him to meet a person in the field, of whom nothing was said but what related to his publick conduct, and which Mr. A. stated to be the truth. Mr. Anthony requested me also to state the circumstances, which passed between him and myself, and between Mr. Miller and myself, after the interview had with Mr. M. at 9 o'clock, I do state, that after my return from a walk, before 11 o'clock in the morning, I found a servant waiting with a letter from Mr. Miller, dated half after 10 o'clock, requesting to see me at the Eagle Tavern, the contents of which note I communicated to Mr. Anthony, sick in bed, who desired me to state to Mr. Miller, that he determined to accept of major M'Rae's challenge, and wished to know of Mr. Miller, where Mr. Anthony's friend could see him immediately—At the interview with Mr. Miller, I in the first place informed him of Mr. Anthony's determination, he then requested me to state what had passed between us in the first instance, saying that he thought that was the best way of informing major M'Rae, that I informed him Mr. Anthony did accept the challenge, and that he Mr. M. would be at the Eagle Tavern in half an hour.
DAVID BULLOCK.
17th September, 1807.
On Sunday morning last, at the request of Mr. James C. Anthony, I went to the Eagle Tavern with a note from him to Mr. Miller, as the friend of major M'Rae, having been informed that Mr. M. had appointed that time and place with Mr. Bullock, for the reception of Mr. Anthony's friend, about fifteen minutes Mr. Miller appeared, and was presented with the note, which he having read, observed, that acting no longer as the friend of major M'Rae, he would not receive it; but at the same time, desired to have a copy, which was granted. In the evening I was requested by Mr. Anthony to wait on major M'Rae himself, with a copy of the same note, to which a few lines addressed to the major were added, the following are copies of those notes:
SIR,
In consequence of my indisposition, and my friend Bullock, being obliged to leave town, before it is probable I shall recover, my friend Gamble, is authorised to communicate to major M'Rae through you, that so soon as my health will permit me, I will comply with the major's request—my answer this morning, through my friend Bullock, was the advice of friends, but on consulting my own feelings have determined to pursue the course above.
Your most obedient.
JAS. C. ANTHONY.
14th September, 1807.
Major John McRae,
SIR,
Above you have a communication made to your friend Mr. Maurice L. Miller, and in consequence of his saying, he was no longer acting as your friend, I now submit the contents to your consideration.
Your most obedient.
JAS. C. ANTHONY.
13th September, 1807.
Mr. Leigh having arrived at the major's lodgings about the same time with myself, the paper was submitted to his inspection, and having been read, and considered, by both gentlemen, was returned to me with the following answer addressed to Mr. Anthony.
MR. JAMES C. ANTHONY,
Mr. Robert Gamble has this moment handed me a note from you of this date, refer- ing me to a note from you to Mr. Miller which that gentleman refused to receive, and of which I mean to take no notice, other than to say, that whenever your health is restored, if you will notify it to me within a reasonable time, I will certainly take the subject again into consideration.—Meanwhile as my character is still labouring under the obloquy you have cast on it, and it is time to do myself justice, I shall publish to the world amongst other things, what has passed between us. Your note is returned.
Your humble servant,
JOHN M'RAE.
Much conversation took place respecting the subject matter of these notes, in the course of which, major M'Rae frequently observed, that he would always be ready to give satisfaction to Mr. Anthony, or any other person when called upon; in reply to such observations, my declarations were, that Mr. Anthony was acting on the defensive and answering the demands of the major. The position which the major had assumed, however he appeared determined to maintain, but at length declared that if Mr. Anthony would meet him the next day,
he would waive the advantage that had been given through the medium of Messrs. Bullock and Miller; in reply to this, I reminded him of Mr. Anthony's ill health, as stated in his note, adding that Mr. Anthony perhaps could not with safety leave his bed the next day. On the next morning, however, I was requested to deliver the following note to major McRae.
Major John McRae,
SIR,
I am so restored to my health to day, that my friend Mr. Gamble is authorised to receive any communication from you or your friend for to-morrow. Your most obedient.
JAS. C. ANTHONY.
14th September, 1807.
On meeting with major McRae in the street near the Washington Tavern, I handed him the note which he read; observed that it was too late, his friend Mr. Leigh had left town, and his own baggage probably on the way. I informed him that Mr. Anthony would have no objection to wait a few days, in reply to which, he again expressed his readiness at all times to give Mr. Anthony, or any person, the satisfaction they demanded of him. Our conference was closed with the repetition of my declarations, that Mr. Anthony had nothing to demand of him, but, was then ready to afford him that satisfaction which he had demanded.
ROBERT GAMBLE, Jun.
17th September, 1807.
From the Virginia Gazette, of the 23d instant.
PETERSBURG, September 18, 1807.
Messrs. Aug. & G. Davis.
GENTLEMEN, In your paper of 31st of August you admitted a piece under the signature of "A Soldier," which on reading presented two objects for my consideration: 1st, Personal satisfaction, as being an attack admitting of no explanation; and 2dly, specified charges, which being exhibited in form, afford me an opportunity of refuting; having attended to my own feelings already, I shall now endeavour to demonstrate the absurdity, perhaps malignity of those charges; and altho' it cannot be expected that sixty folio pages are to be admitted into your paper, yet I trust that from authenticated documents now in my possession, I may so condense all the relevant extracts as to put the subject in its proper point of view, which 'tis hoped you will immediately publish.
The charges are in substance, 1st. "When the governor and council passed the order that the troops from Richmond and Petersburg were to be marched immediately to Norfolk under your command, you were in Richmond and received the order so soon as it passed the council board."
2d. "Capt. Sheppard sent commissary Guy to inform you the time we should arrive in Petersburg."
3d. "After getting to Petersburg we were drawn up in proper order to receive you as our commanding officer [here follows a catalogue of hardship] say fatigue, famine, a hot sun, dispatching messengers. Unable to do any thing without your orders, captains Sheppard and Bowden chagrined. Your condescending that you would be on the ground shortly, and ultimately appearing on the ground incapable from indulgence, of performing a duty which necessarily devolved on you."
4th. "The conduct of indulgence (to a degree of rendering you incapable of duty), repeated day after day until we were discharged."
5th. "No preparations made for the reception of capt. Sheppard's troop, who had to march at 5 o'clock next morning without accommodation for their march, &c. &c."
6th. "You never once consulted the interest and convenience of your troops, but on the contrary you manifested a disposition to consign them to the worst possible fate that your intoxicated mind could suggest."
The first charge is not founded in fact. The orders given me are to hold myself in readiness and to march at a moment's warning . There is nothing in those orders expressive of the time when the troops were to march under my command, much less do they say "immediately." Vide—Order—C. Chamber, 6th July, 1807.
The second charge may be correct for aught I know, but it should also state that commissary Guy was the first person who brought over my marching orders from the executive, and delivered them to me on the 8th, being the day on which capt. Sheppard's troop arrived at this place.
The third charge, containing numberless hardships to which capt. Sheppard's troop was exposed, and many neglects and improprieties on my part: may be answered by quoting a few lines from the Orders of 7th, delivered to me by Mr. Guy, a wagon will accompany capt. Sheppard's troop from this place as far as Petersburg, but from Petersburg to Norfolk you are requested and empowered to make all such arrangements, &c. As my power was from Petersburg, with what propriety am I charged with any neglect on the 8th? for the troop had not then left Petersburg, nor could I without arrogance have taken command either of captain Sheppard's or capt. Bowden's troop.—Such charges may have been made under a different impression; but so far from its being my duty I had not the authority vested in me. Vide—C. Chamber 7th July.
The 4th charge does appear to my mind as the mere offspring of malevolence; but as I've seen the most intoxicated, view himself the only sober man in company, I refer to the daily orders issued by me and to my constant companions in quarters. I
*The writer requests that the editor should correct the inaccuracy as to date. Mr. Guy arrived in Petersburg on the 7th late in the evening and not on the 8th as stated.
do not mean to say that I never did during the expedition enjoy my glass to a degree of gaiety beyond what sober prudence required; there was such inviting hospitality on the part of the inhabitants, and such constant and friendly intercourse amongst the military, that I believe few, very few, could say that they did not at times pay their devotion to the Jolly God.
The 5th charge, is sufficiently answered by the third reply, except that the captains agreed 'twas best for each individual to find himself on the march, and 'twas supposed the wagons could not keep up. The 6th charge if true should damn me.
As I have shown that the only power I had was after leaving Petersburg, and have stated that the captains agreed between themselves as to the best manner of marching to Norfolk, and that their will governed—the next object is to shew the line of march. I assert and captain Sheppard will maintain that that duty was by me devolved on him as senior captain. Why were no preparations made at Portsmouth for our reception? let General Mathews to whom I wrote on the 7th, 10th and 12th, and whose province it was, answer—all I could do was to announce our approach. When the troops murmured that they had no tents, &c. on their first getting to Portsmouth—who was it that ordered 30 tents immediately provided, contrary to advice of the commander? 'twas myself. When seven days at Portsmouth, who advised the executive of Virginia that one fourth of the Cavalry were quite competent to that service? my letter of the 19th to the governor will shew. Who incurred the serious displeasure of his general, by finding fault with the expeditions to the coast? my letter of the 23d July to the general, and his subsequent reprimand, cause me to recollect. When the troops were discharged under my controul as to the march back, I transferred that discretion to the Captains. If any single act of despotism can be named to me in terms of civility, by letter or verbally, I shall feel it a duty and a pleasure to explain any part of my official conduct.
JOHN M'RAE.
Major John MacRae,
SIR,
In my first number, I delineated your improper conduct towards the troop, on their arrival at Petersburg, and your extraordinary orders for marching them to Norfolk without having made any arrangement for their accommodation on their march. I also hinted, that you had indulged yourself, too freely with your friends, which rendered you incapable of performing your duty as a commanding officer. Had you have stopped here and corrected that course of conduct, you never should have heard from me upon this subject. You certainly recollect your conduct upon a general review; you certainly have not forgot, that when brigadier general Mathews, was approaching you within about fifty yards at the head of the review, you called your servant up, who had followed you from Portsmouth with a bottle, and in the view of the general and his officers, regaled yourself; and the general had scarcely passed your troops, before you called your servant up a second time. There are certain times when a man may be excused for indulging to excess, but there is no apology that can possibly excuse you. You held the command of Major, (I had like to have said, you filled that station, but I beg leave not to use the expression.) You had troops under your command, and those troops were bound by the laws of the United States, to obey your orders, whether proper or improper, under the severest penalty. Then what would have been the result, if you had marched your troops into the field of battle? inevitable destruction. Instead of achieving that honour and glory, which brave men calculate on, and actuated the souls of those under your command, you would have led them to a field of slaughter. It is scarcely worthy of notice to observe the shameful manner you interrupted the rest and quiet of the troopers, to stand and guard your door, at all hours of the night, exposed to all weathers, and the noxious air of that climate, unless to prove, that you had some power, which you determined to exercise to the fullest extent, or that you wished them to contrast the situation between a person exposed in that manner, and one who was reposing on the sweet pillow of rest. Tho' there is a subject of some moment, to which I beg leave to call your attention—falls to the order you issued, that the troops should be quartered in tents. You knew, they had been provided with houses to sleep in, tho' not by you, nor at your instance. You thought this too great an indulgence, to permit them to remain under the shelter of a house, and lodge on their blankets. You therefore determined they should go into tents. You would not listen to the remonstrance of Captains Sheppard and Bowden, the advice of the Surgeon General, the great inconvenience, the troops would undergo, the sacrifice of their health, and probably their lives—all these pleadings were in vain, you said you "had issued orders, which should be executed, and the troops should go into tents, dead or alive." This I suppose you deem a noble act and pledge of your heroic disposition. You knew, well, the character of the troops under your command; you knew well they were not mercenary hirelings, but still you seem anxious to place them on that footing; you knew they left their homes at a very unseasonable time, and at a very considerable sacrifice to every one; and you also know, or at least you ought to have known, the motives that actuated them. This alone ought to have been a sufficient inducement for you to have studied the interest and convenience of the troops, and to have excited in you, a more manly and dignified deportment...but it all would not do. You seemed lost to that sensibility of feeling, which ought to have been the pride and ambition of your soul, and devoid of those sentiments which adorn
the man; and fit him for a soldier. It is true, you knew nothing of military duty, nor the tactics of manoeuvring your troops; but it is still more deplorable, that you had no ambition to learn. When we saw this conduct repeated day after day, and knew we were to be the victims of sacrifice, in case of a battle, we stood: appalled and aghast...we could not look up to you for succour; we could not rally around your standard for safety, nor could we have viewed you as our guardian and protector...in short, nothing but the interference of indulgent Heaven, could have rescued us from inevitable destruction.
Upon reading the governor's letter to you, on the subject of our discharge, that you would again be called into service if emergency required, I was struck with horror! my blood was made to run cold, and my soul sunk under a load of oppression, and below the tide of military ambition. I will now try you with the touch-stone of consolation, and see if you can bear "the serrated and iron fangs of remorse, gnawing at your heart," upon a calm reflection on those acts.
A SOLDIER.
The charges of the first and second number of the Soldier, are substantially true, and will be subscribed to by the officers and privates of the Richmond-troop of Cavalry.
A TROOPER.
Fall and Winter GOODS.
The Subscribers have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, and Planter, from London, an extensive and general assortment of
Seasonable and Fancy GOODS,
Amongst which are 20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Blankets, 6 do. Plains and Halfblanks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Farnaughs, &c 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 10 do. Twilled Sacking, 5 do. British Osnaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheetings, 30 trunks fashionable Goods, 4 casks Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kegs F and V Gun Powder, also an assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c.—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper.
Richard & John Taylor.
September 25.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their
Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cassimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Childrens' beaver Caps, and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comfits; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulets; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboored, and Leno Muslim for dressers; Callicoes, Chambrys, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mixed Farnaughs; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Mouselines; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c.
The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash, or approved paper.
September 25.
Fall and Winter GOODS,
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a general assortment of
Cloths, woollen and cotton, Cords, Carpets and Carpeting, Blankets, Irish Linens, and a few boxes coarse Hats assorted, &c. &c.
And expect by the first arrivals from London A supply of fancy and fashionable GOODS.
suitable to the season, which they offer for sale by wholesale or retail, on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved paper.
Sept 16.
FALL GOODS.
We have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further supply by the first arrival from London.
J. & W. Southgate.
On hand, a few very fine
Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Portes.
September 16.
FALL GOODS.
Just received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Cloths, Woollens, Hardware, and Cutlery GOODS,
which will be disposed of very low by
George M'Intosh.
September 14.
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an assortment of
Fall and Winter GOODS,
Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimeres, Benner's patent Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Kendal Cottons, Yarn, Woollen and Cotton Hosiery, Powder and Shot, and a small assortment of Sadlery.
They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS.
September 14.
Spring and Summer GOODS.
The subscribers have received by the ship Planter, from London, their supply of
Fancy and fashionable GOODS,
which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved paper.
Mackinder & White.
May 2.

In compliance with Mr. ANTHONY's request, and that of a correspondent signed AN OFFICER, in this day's paper, we have been induced to republish the correspondence between Major MacRea and Mr. Anthony, as well as the Major's defence, and the second number signed "A SOLDIER;" they will all be found in the first page of this paper.
SPANISH TRIBUNALS. —The brig Fair Manhattan, Captain Woffendale, an American vessel, owned by a native citizen of the United States, and laden for his account, sailed from this port for Gibraltar some time last winter, her cargo consisted of Rum, Flour, Tar, Turpentine, and Rosin.—On her passage, and near her port of destination, she was captured and carried into Algesiras. We shall give the following extract from the sentence of condemnation, before we offer our remarks upon it. "That there being wanted among the documents taken from the Captain, the certificate giving a detail of the cargo, in the manner and form prescribed in the 17th Article of the Treaty of Amity, limits, and navigation, made in the year 1796, between the United States and the Court of Spain, which is inserted in the Royal order of the 4th September of the same year, bringing in its place one which appears to have been given in Norfolk by the Notary Publick R. B. Taylor, which cannot by any means supply the place of that which is prescribed by the said article, especially when the signature of this is only legalized by the English Consul of its District, when it ought to be by all the other Consuls, or at least by that of France or Spain, as all American vessels which navigate fairly with lawful property, (and of which there are many instances in this commandancy) are used to carry."
"Considering also the kind of goods of which this cargo is composed, for which the English admiral off Cadiz, forbade its entrance into any French or Spanish Port, under the penalty of confiscation, wherefore according to the principles of reciprocity, & the spirit of the 34th article of our ordinance for cruising, it must be confiscated. And lastly this vessel going to a boundary place, against what is expressed in the second article of the royal ordinance of the 19th of February of the last year, sent as a circular by the prince high admiral, declares as lawful prize &c. &c."
REMARKS. —The first ground of condemnation is the want of a certificate of the property in manner as prescribed by the 17th article of the treaty. The part of 17th article which applies, is in these words, "It is likewise agreed, that such ships being laden, are to be provided not only with passports as above mentioned, but also with certificates, containing the several particulars of the cargo, the place whence the ship sailed, that it may be known whether any forbidden or contraband goods be on board the same; which certificates shall be made out by the officers of the place from whence the ship sailed in the accustomed form."—Now the villainy of the tribunal in giving the turn to this clause of the treaty, which it has done, is one of the most profligate and impudent perversions of justice that a corrupt tribunal ever sought to cover its wickedness with. Our readers will remember that this treaty was made after our government was aware of the advantage which France took of a clause something like this, therefore it was inserted in this treaty that the documents of the cargo should be made out by the officers of the place in the accustomed form. This we know was the case in the present instance, for copies of all the papers are before us, as we write. But then it seems these documents ought to have been legalized by all the Consuls, especially those of France and Spain. We presume it is not necessary for us to say that the Consuls of those nations have and do refuse to affix their signatures to the documents of any vessels bound to English ports. Thus the Consuls refuse their signatures, and the Spanish Tribunals condemn the property for want of them! and yet no one complains.
The next ground of condemnation is the nature of the cargo, at which there is a squinting to make it out contraband. The 16th article of the same Treaty declares expressly that Tar, Pitch, &c. shall not be considered as contraband. The Spanish tribunal as if aware that the condemnation could not be sustained on this ground takes another, not less curious than novel. The English admiral blockading Cadiz, having forbid the cargo entering that port, is sufficient to justify its condemnation, by a Spanish Court. So because the maritime superiority of England enables her to blockade Cadiz, the American merchant must lose his property, bound to any English port not blockaded, and this upon principles of reciprocity. These Dons are excellent logicians; the poor Americans must pay because the fleets of the former dare not venture out and drive these English from before Cadiz.
It would be a tax on the patience of our readers to pursue the subject further, we have done enough to show that the property of our fellow citizens is condemned upon the most unjust pretexts, by those who call themselves friends, and are treated as such.
THE THREE SEAMEN. We hear constantly of the three seamen taken from the Chesapeake; why not the four seamen? for four were taken, viz. Jenkin Ratford, (alias Wilson), Ware, Strachan, and Martin, the first a deserter from the Halifax, the three last from the Melampus. The evidence collected by the government shews that Ware and Strachan are Americans, Martin was born on the coast of South America, and that they all entered voluntarily on board the Melampus frigate. Of Wilson, nothing is said. The account given in the trial at Halifax, so far as relates to his conduct at this place, is very correct, a part of which the Editor of this paper was witness to.—Altho, it often is difficult to distinguish an American from a British sailor, yet we believe that any person who had heard Ratford or Wilson speak, would have pronounced him to have been an Englishman; no one, we are certain could have taken him for an American. Indeed he did not say he was an American, as far as we could learn.
FOR THE LEDGER.
To Major MacRea.
I have read in the Virginia Gazette, of the 23d instant, that which I presume is intended as your defence against the charges exhibited by a writer under the signature of "A Soldier."
It was neither my inclination, nor my intention, to have interfered in a subject of discussion in which I feel as little interest as I do in the defence of your moral and military reputation—and if your defence had been confined to that object alone, neither the publick nor yourself would have been intruded upon by this address. The defence however, of your own reputation, it appears could not be accomplished without assailing that of your commander, Gen. Mathews.
It may perhaps be your opinion, that all men and all things are estimated by comparative rules; and that the more others are depressed, the more you are elevated. Without examining this opinion at present, and quitting the maze of metaphysical speculation, we will pursue a course in the plain beaten road of fact, and endeavour to ascertain how far you have succeeded in establishing your own fame, and injuring that of your general; nor at this time will it be necessary to offer but little in addition to what is furnished by yourself.
You wish the publick to understand that no preparations were made by General Mathews for the reception of the cavalry under your command, altho' you had announced your approach in three dispatches. In opposition to this assertion, let me remark, that without waiting for your important communications, General Mathews upon receiving notice from the Executive of the intended march of the cavalry, and without the smallest delay, ordered the quarter-master to Portsmouth, to procure quarters for both the cavalry and infantry. That officer's return to the general, and the notoriety of facts prove that the troops were accommodated with quarters, with which they were well satisfied until you were pleased to disturb them.
With respect to the complaint of the troops for the want of tents, it is certainly a mistake, for it is well known that your order for the tents was received with chagrined surprise; the troops were all comfortably quartered; the season was fast approaching when from the heavy rains, that might be expected, and the low situation of the ground about Portsmouth, tents were particularly objectionable. These circumstances were urged to you by the medical department, and by persons of experience, without effect; you were determined to act "contrary to the advice of the commander." It may not be improper to correct this phrase, you ought to have said "that you directed the tents to be made without the orders of the commander," for I hope and believe that the general did not condescend to advise those who it was his right and duty to command. It is true, that you did affect to hold a kind of separate command, as your conduct upon several occasions furnished abundant evidence, some instances of which you have yourself stated, and others you have omitted, but which you shall hear of at a future day.
You state that after being seven days at Portsmouth, that you informed the governor "that one fourth of the cavalry were quite competent to the service." Before I examine this extraordinary and unmilitary conduct on your part, I must notice the indecency towards the general on part of the executive, in receiving without censure your communications. Permit me to ask you, if you were really of the opinion that one fourth of the cavalry was sufficient for the service; upon what principle was it that you issued at the same time an order for the impressment of horses to mount a part of the cavalry? This sir, was your own act, unauthorized by, and done without the knowledge of the general, who, the moment he was informed that some impressments had been made, ordered the officers to desist, and directed those horses which had been impressed to be returned. As I cannot perceive any motive which you had, unless to show that you could act without the authority of your commander, I leave you to explain.
You next inform us that you "incurred the serious displeasure of the general by finding fault with the expeditions to the coast," and which closes the enumeration of your meritorious services. If it be meritorious, to shew a contempt for the authority of your commander, to censure his military arrangements, and to distress individuals by the seizure
of property, necessary for their comfort and convenience, and which nothing but actual necessity could justify it on your part, and render supportable on their part.—I say, if these be meritorious services, you are entitled to the thanks of your country.
It is a fact that ought to be stated at this time, that there was an uncommon degree of pains taken to injure general Mathews in the opinion of the officers and soldiers from Richmond and Petersburg. I shall not say who were the most active in this business, but among others captains Shepherd and Bowden had been imposed upon, by un candid statements calculated to injure the general; those officers I am persuaded were satisfied, that if there were causes for complaint, they did not attach to the general. When orders were issued to the commandants of corps, the general was not responsible for the execution of those orders.
In a future number the subject will be further investigated. "AN OFFICER."
That the British are not the only nation that insist on the right of taking out their deserters from our merchant ships, and exercise that right also, is a fact that cannot be disputed, as will appear by the following extract from one of the intercepted letters of Admiral Willaumez, published in the Ledger some time last winter, addressed to general Turreau, the French minister.
"I have just apprehended four seamen, deserters from the Valerense frigate, which I found on board an American brig, where they had engaged at seven hundred dollars per month. Now, Sir, if you can succeed in making the American government pay down a compensation for the misconduct, in seducing thus our seamen, you will punish it by making it smart in that point in which it feels most, viz. its avarice in money, and with so much the more justice, those people (meaning the American merchants) have for three years past been continually injuring our marine by seducing our best seamen from us. (Signed) Le C. Ad. P. WILLAUMEZ. On board the Foudroyant. Havanna, 25th October 1806."
Upon this subject the Boston Repertory makes the following remarks: "FRENCH DESERTERS, Taken from the American vessels."
"The French marine being almost banished from the ocean, it is rare that the cruisers of that nation have an opportunity to show us what they consider as the rights of belligerents. A case now and then however happens, when they get an opportunity to speak Americans at sea. On such occasions they show a wonderful contrast between the emperor's language when he is declaring to the world his object in contending with England, and their practice. They have burnt many American vessels at sea—no trial—no condemnation—no cause of complaint—and what is worst no indemnification—all this for the mere convenience to themselves of preventing the English from receiving intelligence of their situation. Conduct like this from English men of war would set the United States of America in an uproar."
"But to moralize on our gross inconsistency is not our object at present. We mean to show that after all our hue and cry about the taking of seamen from American vessels, the French, the great champions of the freedom of the seas, adopt, on that subject, the very same principles claimed by the English. The instance we shall quote is selected as peculiarly striking, because the right of apprehension was not enforced by a petty corsair or picaroon, whose conduct might be disclaimed as unauthorized; but by admiral Willaumez, whose high rank gives the unequivocal stamp of national principle to his conduct."
ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 22.
Thomas Stockdale, a citizen of the United States, and born in Hartford county Maryland, arrived at this place on Sunday morning last by land from Lynnhaven bay, having about 8 or 9 days since made his escape from the British ship Tamer, capt. Robinson—He states that they sent him together with two officers and 5 seamen on shore in disguise to procure fresh provisions; that while the officers were at a farmer's house procuring them, he the said Stockdale with two other seamen (Englishmen) made their escape thro' the country, the two Englishmen went to Norfolk, and he having been registered as a seaman in the collector's office of Alexandria made his way here, after having been on board said vessel for 3 years—he never accepted any of his majesty's bounty.
We are inclined to believe, that there is not the smallest foundation of truth in the above story.—The British have a frigate called the Tamer, she is not, nor never has been on the American station. In July 1806, and in April last, she was laid up in ordinary at Chatham*, and being a fir built ship, it is probable she will not be again sent to sea, having nearly lasted the term allotted for such ships. There is no Captain in the British navy of the name of Robinson, except capt. Mark Robinson, who has been a Post Captain since 1790; by a regulation in the British navy, no Captain can command a frigate having been post as long as captain R. has been.
About two weeks since two seamen came up to this place, and told a story something like the above, except that they said it was the Bellona, that they had deserted from; as it was known that the Bellona was at Halifax at the time, the fellows were detected in a lie, and treated as imposters, since which we heard nothing more on the subject, until we read the above. The subject was not worth notice, except to prove how many falsehoods are imposed on the publick.
* Vide Steele's Lists July 1806 and April 1807, and yet this man has been on board this vessel three years.
BRITISH TREATY. By a New York paper of the 23d, we observe that the Treaty is published in that city, as agreed on in December last, and returned by the President. The paper which we have before us gives some sketches of the treaty, but those are of too great length for our paper of this day.
The present treaty in many particulars resembles that formed in 1794, we shall notice a few of the most important articles in the present treaty.
"The third article of the new treaty provides for and regulates commerce between the United States and the British East Indies, in the same terms as the 13th article of the old treaty, except that the words, and sailing direct from the ports of the said states are inserted in the first clause, which now runs thus: "His majesty consents that the vessels belonging to the citizens of the United States, of America, and sailing direct from ports of the said states, shall be admitted and hospitably received in all the sea-ports and harbours of the British territories in the East Indies," &c."
"The fifth article of the new treaty is the same as the fifteenth of the old one (regulating the duties on ships and merchandise) with two exceptions: The first reserves to the United States the right previously reserved to Great Britain, of imposing a tonnage duty equal to what shall be imposed by the other party. The second is made by substituting a new clause for the reservation formerly made by Great Britain, of 'the right of imposing on American vessels entering into the British ports in Europe, such duty as may be adequate to countervail the difference of duty now payable on the importation of European and Asiatic goods when imported in the United States in British or in American vessels.' Instead of this, the following words make part of the new article. 'And in the trade of the two nations with each other, the same duties on exportation or importation of goods or merchandise shall be imposed, and the same drawbacks and bounties allowed in either country, whether the exportation or importation shall be in British or American vessels.'"
"The sixth article of the new treaty states that the parties cannot agree about our trade to the British West Indies; but that 'while they attempt an amicable agreement, both may exercise their existing rights.'"
"The ninth article is the same as the eighteenth of the old treaty (respecting contraband) only that tar and pitch are excepted from the catalogue, unless when going to a place of naval equipment."
"By the eleventh article, citizens of the United States may carry European goods to the colonies of enemies of Great Britain (from the ports of the United States), provided that both vessel and cargo be bona fide American property, that the goods shall have been unladen within the United States, and that (in addition to that part of the duty already reserved from the drawback on exportation) the further sum of one per cent. ad valorem on such goods shall be paid. They may also export from the United States to Europe, the produce of colonies of the enemies of Great Britain, provided they, being neutral property, shall have been unladen as before, and that two per cent. ad valorem be paid on exportation in addition to what is reserved on the drawback. After the expiration of the treaty, all antecedent rights on these subjects are to revive."
"It is dated the 31st December, 1806; but previous to the signature two notes were given, by the British to the American commissioners. The first keeps open for future discussion a claim of Britain not to pay more on goods sent from Canada or New Brunswick, into the territories of the United States, than is paid on the importation of such goods in American ships. The second note declares that the king of Great Britain has directed his commissioners before they sign the treaty, to deliver that note, in order that a fair understanding may be had by all parties of his majesty's views, in consequence of the blockading decree, to which the attention of the American commissioners is invited. The decree so recent in point of time, and so novel and monstrous in substance, that his majesty is at a loss to calculate on events; but supposing, however, that it will be formally abandoned or totally relinquished by Buonaparte, or in case he is mistaken in that supposition, he rests with confidence on the good sense of the government of the United States, that they will not submit to an innovation so destructive of the rights of neutral commerce. Should he however, be mistaken in all these points, and the enemy should actually carry into execution his threats, and neutral nations acquiesce in such usurpation, he may probably, though reluctantly, be obliged to retaliate. The treaty secures to the United States so many privileges of neutral commerce, that at a time when his majesty and all neutral nations are threatened with such extension of belligerent pretensions from his enemies, without any explanation from the United States what they will do in case Buonaparte attempts to force on them his decree, his majesty must reserve to himself to act according to contingencies in that particular, the signing of the treaty notwithstanding. And as the distance of the American commissioners from their government renders a previous explanation impossible, his majesty authorises his commissioners to finish the treaty. This is done under the fullest persuasion, that, before the treaty returns to Europe from America ratified; time will discover the formal abandonment or tacit relinquishment of the enemy of his pretensions; or in case that should not take place that the government of the United States, by their conduct or assurances will secure his majesty that they will not submit to innovations so destructive of maritime rights. But in case Buonaparte enforces his decree according to its tenour, and if neither by the assurances nor conduct of America a disposition is shown to oppose it, his majesty wishes to be fairly and clearly understood, that he will not consider himself bound by the signature of his commissioners to ratify; or in case he ratifies, he will not and cannot be precluded from adopting such measures as seem necessary for counteracting the designs of his enemy, whenever they shall occur, and be of such an extraordinary nature as to require extraordinary remedies."
The Treaty was to last 10 years from the date of ratification—Nothing of Seamen.
The following extract is said to be from an intelligent merchant in London, who is on terms of confidence with the American ministers there.
Phil. paper.

“ August 1, 1807.—I have the pleasure to state, that it is understood there is to be a friendly discussion between our government and your ministers respecting the unfortunate business of the Leopard and the American frigate, and measures taken accordingly.”
“ I trust that the powers and instructions, with which they are now invested, will cement the union between the two countries and provide for those casualties, that may occasionally, or accidentally arise to interrupt it.”
WASHINGTON CITY, September 23.
By virtue of a precept of the secretary of the navy of the 12th inst. a court of enquiry will be held at Norfolk on the 5th October, in the case of commodore Barron. The court will be composed of the following officers, viz :
Captain Alexander Murray, President.
Captain Isaac Hull, and
Captain Isaac Chauncy.
These gentlemen are the same with those previously appointed, with the exception of commodore Preble, whose long illness and consequent death prevented the court from setting at an earlier period.
From the London Times—August 4.
The situation in which this country is now placed, of contending alone, or almost alone, with the enormous power of France, leads us naturally to review the train of events by which we have arrived at so perilous a predicament: not that we dread the encounter, formidable as it may be, if our vigour is but fully exerted and ably directed, but because danger is at all times to be avoided, if it can be avoided with honour; and if the fate of so many empires overthrown, and monarchs humbled, do not drive us into despair, it should impel us to consideration; if it do not cause us to tremble, it should lead to reflection. The storm is just hanging over us; might we have got under shelter? The danger is at hand; could we have kept it at a distance? Perhaps we may be considered as incompetent judges in our own case, let us recur to the sentiments of others. France and England are playing a desperate game: what are the opinions of those around, as to the skill we have exhibited, and the talents we have displayed? And here we cannot but regret, and have had frequent occasion to mention, that this opinion is not so greatly in our favour, or so highly partial to our cause, as under another line of conduct we might have had reason to expect. Continental Europe, with what justice we shall soon see, rings with accusations of our inertness. Our enemies sneer at it; and our friends are astonished at the frustration of their hopes, and the disappointment of those expectations of assistance, which either we had promised them, or they had promised themselves, or, at all events, the exigency of their affairs seemed but too imperiously to demand. The words of the French Ambassador, at the court of Saxony, previous to the Prussian war, have been factually verified, “ that England did nothing for her Allies.” Our foreign ministers have been harassed, and our envoys perplexed, with the incessant repetition of the distressing questions: “ Where are the English troops? When will they arrive? Why do they not come?” The mother of SISERA could not feel greater anxiety for the return of her son, when she looked out at the lattice, and taxed the slowness of his chariot wheels; and the result has been the same in both cases; neither her son returned home, or a British Expedition reached the continent. Frequent disappointment produces indifference; and with that feeling, or rather absence of feeling, it may be feared our present situation viewed by our late allies. Nay more: when to the disappointment which they have experienced from their friends, we add likewise, the overthrow they have sustained from their enemies, we ought not to be surprised if apathy is roused to hatred, and indifference kindled into contempt. But to whom are we to attribute this? “ Our cause, as Hotspur says, a good cause, our friends firm friends,” who has occasioned this woful falling off, both of kind wishes, and active co-operation? The late, or the present ministry? This matter was agitated with great talent, and peculiar interest, in the House of Commons, last Friday night, each party wishing to shift the blame upon the other, or endeavouring to attribute what has happened to the irremediable course of things. In physical events, indeed, nature predominates, and little is left to human agency; but where great moral evils occur, no such overwhelming necessity exists, as to free the persons implicated in them from being answerable for the disastrous results. They may be prevented by the hand of man, because by the hand of man they are produced. To what are the successes of Buonaparte on the continent to be attributed, but to prudence, energy, foresight, celerity, valour; and why has it not been arrested, but for the want of these qualities in his opponents? We chuse to call them qualities, and not virtues, lest we should be thought partial to the enemy of our country. Is it not then singular that the portion of these hitherto exerted on the part of the allies has been so small, as to have afforded scarcely any obstruction to the rapidity of his conquests? and does no blame attach from this observation to the government of this country, as a party concerned in the war? That war, with all its unfortunate train of events, commenced in October last; and as the time, from that period to the battle of Friedland, has been in some measure divided between the last and present administration, our share of the culpability, whatever it may be, that results from the sinister turn of events, may perhaps be justly assigned, in the same proportions, to them both. Continental politicians, indeed, and foreign cabinets may reprobate our inactivity, as the sole cause of their misfortunes. But this, if they consider the matter rightly, in speaking with equal severity of themselves and us: for what can be said more contemptible of a man, than that he did not put forth the whole powers in his own preservation, because he trusted to the assistance of others? However, let us not retort accusation upon accusation: misfortune ought to procure exemption from reproof; and while we spare commenting on their faults, they ought not to rejoice in our difficulties, or promote the views of our enemies.
The whole sum of our offending is this, that, during the eight months in which they have been engaged in this unhappy contest, we have done nothing in the common cause: we have not dispatched a ship from our ports, or a man from our army, except on expeditions, tending exclusively to our own interest. We have attempted no diversion, we have united in no co-operation. Now, certainly this is a
matter which it would be difficult to explain satisfactorily to those who think they have suffered by our selfishness or supineness: but, as we feel anxious that our country should stand well in the estimation of the states of Europe, we shall endeavour to urge such circumstances in palliation of our offence, as we think will have some tendency to diminish the acrimony with which we are now spoken of on the continent: and we think that our accusations are peculiarly interested in hearing what may be said in this behalf, inasmuch as we are convinced, and so must they be too, on calm deliberation, that if, from petulance or revenge, our late Allies are inclined to enter voluntarily into an engagement against us, they are ultimately seeking their own ruin.
In the first place, then, it does not appear by the debate of Friday night, that any express promise was ever made on our part of sending troops to the continent. Implied it certainly was, that we should do our utmost in the common cause, we wish most earnestly that the hopes, resulting from such an implication, had been fully gratified: it would have shown an ardour and sincerity which would have rendered the desertion of us the greatest of political crimes. But it must be allowed, that weighty difficulties stood in the way of a continental expedition. For, secondly, we will defy those who reprobate our want of energy, to point out any plan of conducting this expedition, any time for its setting out, any place for its landing, any object within the reach of its attainment, which will not be subject to weighty, (we will not say insuperable, because we think the thing ought to have been tried) but which will not be subject to many and weighty objections. Joint co-operation, the Russians did not want; they deprecated the union of our troops with theirs. Of expeditions to Holland the nation has had enough. Well, but we might have landed in Pomerania, joined the king of Sweden, attacked the enemy in his rear, cut off his supplies, or obliged him to reduce his army by detachments. But, first, it is not the custom of Buonaparte to divide his army; he would have pursued the force before him with all his powers; and after their defeat, have turned with all his powers upon us. Besides, the greatest possible success in Pomerania would not have enabled us to advance far. Spandau, Magdeburg, Berlin, and all the fortresses in Prussia, were garrisoned and provisioned for sieges, by the enemy, within a few weeks after the battle of Jena; and why might not Buonaparte have pursued the allies, just as he has done, into Poland, and left us to waste our strength all the winter before these places?
But we might have intercepted his supplies, and cut off his resources? as well might you talk of drying up the Thames at London Bridge; by destroying one of the springs that feed it in Gloucestershire. The line of his resources, and route of his army of reserve, were infinitely too deep in the continent for our reach. He generally drew his supplies from the conquered countries where he was actually present; and whatever came to him from France, passed through Flanders, and across the bridges of the Rhine, where a British army has never appeared with effect since the days of the duke of Marlborough.
Might we not then have had an armament in the Baltic, to attack his left flank, and support the right of the allies? to this it may be replied, that the grand engagements happened in inland places, at Jena, at Eylau, and at Friedland; where troops landed from transports, and supported by gun-boats, could not generally have gone; and then as to the siege of Dantzig, the fall of which it is said we might have prevented, pray let us ask in return, and we ask the question, not with a view to recrimination, but merely to show that others have committed errors as well as us; had the emperor of Russia no ships at Cronstadt, during the siege of Dantzig? and is not the gulf of Finland as near the scene of action, as the British channel?
These are the general advantages which it is supposed the allies might have derived from the more active energy of Great-Britain. The observations that we made on them cannot, perhaps, wholly exculpate us, but at least they shew that the acrimony with which we hear that the British name is evoked where treated on the continent, transcends the bounds of our offence; this severity of remark springs from the bitterness of disappointment, and that again is aggravated by the extravagant hopes which have been preposterously indulged. It is painful to us to hear that the fair name of the nation is traduced, or its fair fame aspersed; and we hope what we have urged in its defence, will reach as far as the crimination extends. But it is not by words only, but by deeds that we are attacked; if our late illustrious ally, disgusted beyond reason and prudence at our remissness, co-operate in any plan subversive of our rights, or even hostile to our commerce, the evil will not rest with us; but will ascend to the author of it; for the emperor Alexander may rest assured that the “freedom of the seas,” if it is once obtained, will only open to those who will most assuredly be his enemies again, another way to the Russian capital.
NEW-YORK, September 21.
By the Ann, from Bordeaux, we have received French papers to the 1st August. Bordeaux was illuminated for three nights on account of the peace.
The French emperor Buonaparte arrived at Paris the 27th July, from the grand army. The rejoicings and illuminations on this occasion, were the most extravagant of any thing of the kind, we ever heard of.
PARIS, July 20.
Yesterday, at four o'clock in the afternoon, agreeably to the order of his majesty the emperor and king, his serene highness the prince arch chancellor of the empire, repaired to the senate, in order to communicate to its members the two treaties of peace signed with Russia and Prussia.
His serene highness was received with the accustomed ceremonial, and having taken his seat, he said, “ Gentlemen, the rapid course of the victories of his majesty, the emperor and king, was the certain omen of a glorious peace.—Our hopes are accomplished by the two treaties of peace which I bring to the senate. His majesty would not suffer them to be made publick until they were laid before you. The senate duly appreciate the delicacy of this reserve, and it will perceive therein a new proof of the attention of our august sovereign, in maintaining the forms consecrated by custom and our laws.”
“ Amidst the great results which these political
transactions present, there is one that will interest your liveliest affections. Devoted as you are, gentlemen, to the glory of the imperial dynasty, with what satisfaction will you not see its splendour continually increasing, elevate to the throne of Westphalia, a young prince, whose wisdom and courage have just been signalized by deeds so noble. In that, as well as in every other disposition forming these treaties, you will trace, gentlemen, the constant cares of the founder of the empire, to consolidate the great system of which he has laid the basis. Your hearts will applaud the conceptions of a genius friendly to humanity, whose views and precautions all tend to spare the effusion of human blood. The continent may at length calculate upon a durable peace. The memorable interviews which have just taken place on the borders of the Niemen, are the pledges of long tranquility. The tokens of mutual esteem and confidence which have been established between the sovereigns of the two most powerful nations of Europe, present a warranty against which all the efforts of hatred and ambition, will henceforward prove abortive.”
His serene highness having then handed the two treaties, they were read by senator Dupere, one of the secretaries.
The reading being ended, the senator Lacepede, speaker of the senate, made the following reply:
“ My lord, the reading of the two treaties of peace, which his majesty the emperor and king, has been pleased, through your serene highness, to communicate to us, impress upon the senate new sentiments of the liveliest gratitude.”
“ After so many harvests of glory, so many prodigies, and so much good, the senate feels more than ever the necessity of presenting to his Imperial and royal majesty its homage and its vows.”
“ We know we shall soon have the advantage, so precious for every Frenchman, of enjoying the august presence of the greatest of monarchs. But days, hours and even moments, seem like so many ages to our just impatience.”
“ I then move, senators, 1st. that the senate orders the transcription upon its registers of the treaty with Russia; and of that with Prussia. 2d. that a special committee be charged to draft an address expressive of the sentiments of love and respect with which the senate is so deeply affected for his imperial and royal majesty.”
The two motions of senator Lacepede, were unanimously agreed upon.
The committee appointed to frame the address, consists of his eminence Cardinal Fesch, Messrs. Lacepede, Monge, Laplace, and Semonville. They will make their report on Monday, the 27th inst.
Conformably to orders from his majesty, the emperor and king, transmitted to his serene highness the prince arch-chancellor of the empire, his excellency the grand master of the ceremonies, prescribed to the heralds to proclaim in Paris, the peace which has just been signed with Russia and Prussia. This publication has taken place yesterday 24th July, as follows:
At 5 o'clock, in the evening, the heralds on horseback, attended by 24 justices of the peace and a numerous detachment of troops, set off from the Thuilleries, and proclaimed throughout Paris, the articles of the treaties concluded between his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, protector of the confederation of the Rhine, and their majesties the emperor of all the Russians and the king of Prussia.
The train in all its rounds was followed by an immense concourse of people, who evinced their gladness and gratitude by the liveliest transports and cries a thousand times repeated, of vive l'empereur . In the evening there was a grand illumination.
The emperor is expected here to-morrow or the day following. It is supposed he will go direct to St. Cloud.
DRESDEN, July 18.
His majesty the emperor sat off from Koningsberg, the 18th at 6 o'clock in the evening, and arrived on the 14th at noon, at Marienwerder, where he staid an hour. At 12 o'clock the same evening, he passed thro' Posen, where he remained two hours; during which he received the civil officers of the Polish government.
On the 16th, at noon, he arrived at Glogau, and on the 17th, at seven in the morning, at Bautzen, first town of the kingdom of Saxony, where he was received by the king. These two sovereigns conversed together for some time in the mansion house of the bishop; the king entered in the emperor's carriage, they arrived together at Dresden and alighted at the palace. This day at 6, in the morning, the emperor mounted on horseback to survey the environs of Dresden.
The sentiments which his majesty found in Saxony, are similar to those that have been expressed to him on the whole of his way in Poland: an immense concourse of people crowded together every where on his passage. Moniteur .
TONNINGEN, July 27.
Extract of a letter from lord Feulkland, commander of the blockade ship Quebec.
“ With respect to the letter from Messrs. Stopel & co. I have to state that I have received recent orders to consider the ports of Altona and Glückstadt in a state of blockade, that no vessels of any description with cargoes in, will be allowed to go up the Elbe, and that neither wine, spirits nor liquors of any kind will be allowed to pass the Watton on any account whatever.”
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Georgiana, Chamberlaine, 59 days from Amsterdam, Gin & Dry Goods, Moses Myers.
Sloop Venus, Boush, 10 days from New Providence, Fruit, Turtle and Molasses, Noble and Arbuthnot & Co. Spoke, Sept 24, in lat. 34, long. 70, ship Minerva, of Wiscasset, 50 days from Liverpool bound to Wilmington—25th, in lat. 35, 21, long. 75, 16, sch'r Betsey, from St. Jago de Cuba bound to Philadelphia, 16 days out—Yesterday morning about 3 leagues from Cape Henry, saw a British ship of war with an American ship with a jack flying for a pilot lying to; the American ship had bright sides, figure head, quarter galleries and royal yards across; in about one hour and an half the jack was hauled down, and both ships made sail and stood to the southward.
Sch'r Victory, Prindle, 4 days from New York.
Sch'r Polly, Manchester, 10 days from Boston. In Hampton Roads.
Ship Huntress, Woodbery, 47 days from Liver-
pool bound to Tappahannock, Salt and Dry Goods. Left there ships Jane, Colley; Industry, Wilson, and brig Martha Bland, Cromwell, to sail in 10 days for this port and City Point.—In lat. 42, long. 55, spoke ship Eliza, Waterman, 28 days from Liverpool bound to New-York—Yesterday, 14 leagues E. N. E. of Cape Henry, brig Betsey, of and bound to Philadelphia, from Tortola.
Ship Leonidas, M'Kenzie, 46 days from Liverpool, Salt & Crates, bound to Alexandria.
The brig Nancy, Thompson from New-York to Nassau (N. P.) on the 8th inst. about 8 miles to the northward of the Hole in the Wall, got on shore and went to pieces instantly—cargo all lost.
The schooner Adventure, Capt. Town, will sail for Philadelphia the first fair wind. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board at Maxwell's wharf.
Sales at Auction.
On Tuesday, the 29th instant, will be sold at 10 o'clock, for cash,
40 pieces coarse Cloth, suitable for servants clothes; 25 pieces Broad Cloth, 1 bale rose and striped Blankets, 46 pieces Velveteens and Corduroys, 1 bale Cottons, 12 do. apron Checks, 50 do. cotton Cassimere, 2 boxes Irish Linens, 20 dozen cotton Hoes, 16 pieces brown Platillas, 75 pieces Cullies, 40 dozen Handkerchiefs, and 3 cases Hats. At 12 o'clock,
A Negro MAN, about 30 years of age, by trade a house carpenter. And at 1 o'clock on Maxwell's wharf, will be rented to the high bidder for one year, 2 of those three story fire-proof Ware-Houses, on said wharf.
Francis Smith, V. M.
At private Sale, 20 pieces Russia Duck, 300 barrels Corn. September 25
On Tuesday next, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock, will positively be sold on the premises,
The valuable fire-proof Brick-House, No. 21, the corner of Little Water-Street and Commerce-Street, calculated for two families. Terms, notes with approved indorsers, payable at 60, 90, 120, and 180 days. S. Marks, Jun. September 25.
On Wednesday the 30th instant, at the wharf occupied by William Smith, Gosport,
The HULL of the Brig JOHN & ANN, copper bottomed, with all her materials. Also, Said Brig's CARGO, consisting of
Ton Timber, Scantling, Shingles, and Boards, all of the choicest quality, from Wilmington, North-Carolina.—Terms cash. John Cox. Portsmouth, September 25.
The Sloop HOPE, Capt. Hover, will take freight for New-York or Philadelphia, if immediate application is made to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or  R. Simmington. September 28.  For SALE, 32 punch. high proof Jamaica Spirits,  A few punch-ons Grenada and Antigua Rum, 50 hds. good Molasses, 6000 bushels excellent St. Ubes Salt, Madeira Wine, barrelled Pork, &c. &c. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. September 28.  J. & W. SOUTHGATE,  Have now received the whole of their Fall Assortment from London and Liverpool, amongst which are the following:  Best superfine Navy Blue, London  Brown and Bottle Green Cloths, fashionable Cassimere, Coarse Cloths of every description, Superfine white and scarlet Flannels, Hosiery of every description, 5-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Superfine Hollands for Shirings, Oznaburghs, Tow and Flaxen, Kendal Cottons in small assorted bales, Manchester Goods of every description, Best London Seine Twine, Nails 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, & 20d, Diamond head Spikes, all sizes, Glazed Gun Powder and Shot. ALSO,  10 packages of German LINENS,  Consisting of Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Hessens, Heedens, Flaxen Rolls, Panillas, &c entitled to debenture, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper. September 28  Daniel R. Waddey, & Co.  Have just received,  20 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 1200 bush. Corn, 40 kegs manufactured Tobacco, of superior quality. A few bolls first quality Russia Canvass, which they offer for sale at reduced prices for good paper on a short credit. September 28.  For SALE,  Imported in the Galiot Fortune, captain Norton, from Teneriffe,  100 pipes and 90 hds. L. P. Tene-  riffe WINE,  of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28.  Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance,  a parcel of  Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.  For RENT.  The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street,  with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.  NOTICE.  The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson, and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent debtors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled “An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency,” to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the counting-house of Alexander V. Phelan, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807. James M'Evans, Alex. V. Phelan, John Jones, jun. Assignees.  3m

For Freight or Charter. The Ship THOMAS , captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 cases well assorted Earthenware. September 23.
For CHARTER. The Ship LIVE OAK , Gerrard Yarrell, master, burthen 300 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days; she is particularly well constructed for the carrying of masts and timber—Apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber. William Pennock. September 21.
For LONDON. The coppered Ship STRANGER , Barnaby Swain, master; 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight. For terms apply to Moses Myers. September 16.
For Charter. The good Schooner GOVERNOR CARVER , Joseph Churchill, master, burthen 1100 tons, 113 tons, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers. September 16.
For Charter. The new Ship NABBY , Captain Rider, burthen two hundred and forty tons. Warren Ashley. For Sale on board said Ship, 700 sacks of SALT, and 25 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 16.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter. The excellent fast-sailing Schooner THOMAS and HENRY , Thomas Fletcher, master, burthen 113 tons, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Richard Bowden, & Co. September 11.
Also for Freight or Charter. The good Ship GLOBE , Ralph Flauders, master, burthen 182 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in four days. For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. September 11.
For LIVERPOOL. The Ship LACONA , captain Walker, the greater part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all possible dispatch—for freight of 100 hogsheads or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. August 28.
For Charter. The fine new Ship ISABELLA , Abel Lincoln master, burthen 308 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. Who offers for sale, 600 boxes Havanna SUGARS, Landing from on board the ship Cabinet . August 14.
For LONDON. The fine American corner-bottomed Ship AMELIA , burthen 361 Tons, or 500 Hhds. of Tobacco; daily expected from Philadelphia—For freight apply to A. Maclure. August 7.
Stolen or Strayed. A white Pointer PUPPY, with liver coloured spots, and particularly long ears, about ten weeks old. Any person who will bring him to the subscriber will be liberally rewarded. Henry Hastie. September 16.
MAYO MILL FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, of new wheat and superior quality for family use—For Sale by Moses Myers. September 16.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. On the 24th of last month, my negro man GERARD ran away from my Mansion plantation, in King-George county, Virginia. He is about five feet and a half high, stout made, when standing appears to bend backwards in the knee-joints, has thick lips, a pimpled face, his complexion of a yellow cast, and a scar in the form of an M, about an inch long on his right cheek. He is upwards of thirty years of age, and a Backsmith by trade. He ran away many years ago, and was apprehended at Norfolk on board a vessel; and, as he has formerly been somewhat accustomed to going by water, it is probable that he will attempt to leave this state in that way. I therefore hereby forewarn all masters or skippers of vessels from harbouring or employing him. I will give a reward of one hundred dollars for apprehending, bringing said negro home, and delivering him to me, provided he shall be apprehended in another state.—Twenty dollars provided he shall be apprehended any where in this state, brought home and delivered to me; and ten dollars in case he shall be apprehended and committed to jail, and information thereof given to me. I would advise the apprehender to watch him carefully while he is in his custody, as he is an avaricious and deceitful fellow, and might without strict attention effect his escape. Michael Wallace. September 11.
REMOVAL. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 26, Main-street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE ) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Nansemond, within one mile of Scott's Landing, a negro man named MOSES , who since he has run off has changed his name to TOM SCOTT , having bought a free negro's pass registered in the Court of Isle of Wight county, by the name of Tom Scott ; he is about 2 years of age, black complexion, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, rather stout and well made—he has a pleasing countenance when spoken to, and hips in his common talk, but much more so when angry or talks fast; he was brought up on a farm, but as he has been run-away for these four years, he has been employed on board of different vessels, and now has the appearance of a sailor. I understand he was at Norfolk on the 30th last month as a sailor in one of the Baltimore Packets; he has a scar on his right wrist, occasioned by a burn, and a small knot between the elbow and shoulder of the right arm, occasioned by a whip. As he purchased the free negro's pass as above mentioned, it will pass on an examining the pass and the fellow, that there are no marks as mentioned on this fellow in the pass unless they are interlined.—I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying the said negro man out of the state, and all persons from harbouring him. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to me, or secure him in Norfolk County Jail. Ann Carstarphen. Nansemond County, Sept. 24.
For Sale, imported in the Thomas, from London. Double Gloucester, Pine and Berkeley CHEESE, 10 ton Whiting, 300 dozen best London Stout.—Apply to Nathaniel Boush. September 23.
For SALE. 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25.
DESERTION. Deserted from the United States' Gun-Boats, on Monday the 25th instant, the following Seamen, viz: PHILBY COLLINS , fair complexion, about 5 feet 6 inches high, blue eyes and sandy hair, was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. EPHRAIM BERLINGER , about 24 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, of a dark complexion, dark eyes, sharp face, and appears pleasant when spoken to; on the inside of the left leg he has two remarkable scars; has formerly sailed out of North-Carolina, and it is more than probable he has made for that state. JOHN ELLIOTT , a stout man, about 6 feet high, light hair, light complexion, speaks quick, was born in the state of Pennsylvania, and by trade a tanner; had on when he ran off, a white hat, nankeen pantaloons, blue pea jacket, and shoes without stockings. PETER LEBRETON , a Frenchman, about 5 feet 8 inches high, speaks good English, has uncommon large whiskers and black hair—Ten Dollars Reward will be given to any person who may apprehend either of the above mentioned men, and Forty for the whole, in case he or they may be so secured that the commander of the Gun-Boats on this station gets them again, and all reasonable charges paid. John Lyon, Purser United States Gun-Boats, Norfolk September 23.
100 barrels prime New-York PORK. City inspection—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. September 18.
NOTICE. I intend to leave this state in a few weeks. Elizabeth Laurence. September 18.
500 bbls. first quality Navy BREAD, 150 do. superfine Pilot do. For Sale by Stephen Harris. September 18.
NOTICE. The officers entitled to forage in consequence of the late tour of duty, under the command of Brigadier General Mathews, are requested to bring forward their returns properly signed by the 26th instant, as the accounts will be closed on that day. William Cammack, Commissary of Forage September 18.
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtesy , capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16.
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret, from Teneriffe, 70 hogsheads and 100 quarter casks choice Teneriffe WINE. —For sale by Moses Myers. July 24.
FAMILY FLOUR, of a superior quality in half barrels, for sale by J. & W. Southgate. September 2.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz: 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2 lb. 6d Nails, 9 1-2d 4d do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 4d Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d do. 2s 9d 9d and 3d. do. 2s 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
Thirty Dollars Reward. Ranaway from the subscriber about the 20th May last, living in the county of Princess-Anne, a negro man named AFRICA , about 30 years of age, has a scar on his right cheek. All persons are forewarned from harbouring him, and I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him home, or so secure him that I may get him again. Joshua James. Princess-Anne County, Aug. 10.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hhds. 14 tierces and 47 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms Henry Hastie. July 10.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 crates Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 48 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 cases fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3750 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10.
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 3 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 10 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 200 boxes Mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13.
GERMAN LINENS, &c. 16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Russia Sheeting, 60 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheeting, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from $1 to 20 do. per box, 3 do. Plastics, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowels, 200 wt. sealed bottling Wire, 1 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 3 yards wide, 3 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, &c. Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant Chessmen, Elegant marble Statues, Flautoletos and Clarinets, Urns and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fies, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys, Wafer and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glasses, Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Casks, Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Desks, An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Plush for Saddlees, Watch Crystals and Beads, Reine and Sewing Twine. For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 21.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Album, Hartshorne Shavings, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Glycerine Pipes, Aqua Fortis, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Fale, red, and yellow Bark, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, of superior quality. Mint, Peppermint, Amber, Borax, Camphor, and Aniseed, Cantharides, Cochineal, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Cream of Tartar, Sago in grain, Camomile Flowers, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Pocket Instruments, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Best crown Loafes, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Common do. Rheum do. Steel elastic Russes, of superior quality, Rochelle do. Shop Twine, Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Elegant Smelling Bottles, da, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Castile Soap, Windsor do. Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Scammony, and Arabic, Gowland's Lotion, Lent, Liquorice refined, Double distilled Lavender, Manna Flake, Water, in pints and half in sorts, pints, of best kind, Magnesia in small and large Wedgewood's Mortars and squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Pestles of different sizes, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Apothecary's Scales and Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Weights, Sassafras Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Patent Medicines, Spirit of Lavender, Essence of Peppermint, Suermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Janus Powder, British Oil, Letharge of Gold, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Saltpetre refined, Godfrey's Cordial, White Wax, Verdigris, Anderson's Pills, Essences of Bergamot, Lemon, Steer's Opodeldoc, and Lavender, Turlington's Balsam, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Essence of Mustard. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MACHINES, URINALS, BRFAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. * * * MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 216
This Day landing from on board the Schooner Eliza and Anna , capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter casks Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Seap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3.
For SALE, A few hundred pounds of English PRINTING INK, of the first quality—Also, A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office. Sept. 17.
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24.
For SALE, Situated in an agreeable and handsome situation in Hampton, on the Main-street, the premises owned and lately occupied by the subscriber, consisting of A DWELLING-HOUSE, three stories high, the lower part finished for a store, with out-houses, all in complete order, with a large lot and good garden. A liberal credit will be given, and bond and security required. The House is at present well furnished, and will be rented by the month if not sold, with the Furniture. For terms apply to Mr. William Proby, next door to the premises, or to James Gilbert. Hampton, Sept. 2.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 23.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 bbls old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN opposite the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hhds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 12 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Halane. July 31.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Manders's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
For RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport. William Wilkinson. July 29.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary Certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
For SALE, 35 punch. Windward Island RUM Brunet & Thompson. August 19.
For Sale on board the Ship Anacreon, 23,000 feet white pine BOARDS, of excellent quality, fit for a side joiner's work, which will be sold low if taken from on board. Apply to William Dickson. September 2.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Stavos, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE, 30,000 white oak hogshead draw Stavos 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinguepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2.
J. MORAN, Has received per Schooner Liberty , captain Lewis, from Philadelphia, in addition to his former supply of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, of the latest importation, Pepper, Allspice, and Mustard, Loaf Sugar, Chocolate, Soap, Candles, Spermaceti and Paint Oils, Powdered Black Lead, Roll Brimstone and Lampblack, Kedge Anchors, Boat Chains and Hooks, A variety of Hooks and Thimble, Pump Bolt, Tackle, Barrel and hogshead Can Hooks, &c. &c. with an assortment of Tin and Japan'd Ware. And in Store, 1000 bushels Corn, a few hhds. Jam. Sugar, superior quality, a few barrels inferior do. with Coffee, an assortment of Queen's Ware; which, with a variety of other articles for vessels and family use, will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or short credit. September 11.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundry. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Factory, on Town Point. July 27.
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of superior quality—For Sale by William Pennock. August 26.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. Lender Office.
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