Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-11-16 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LUSTRO
VOL. IV.]
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 16, 1807.
[NO. 53.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast-sailing brig ANN ELIZABETH, burthen 173 tons, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's wharf November 13. tf
For FREIGHT, The fast sailing American Ship UNITED STATES, Thomas Harding, master, bur- then 210 tons, and will carry from 240 to 250 hog-heads tobacco; she is well found and a good vessel in every respect, and only 18 months old. For terms apply to the master on board, or Fisk & Catlett.
Who have for Sale on board said Ship, 6000 bushels Liverpool SALT, which will be sold low if taken immediately from a-long side. October 30. tf
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM & MARY, burthen 230 tons, or 2100 barrels, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Solomon Bedinger. October 28. tf
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, import- ed in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter. October 7. tf
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane, William Colley, master.— Apply to the subscriber, William Pennock. Who offers said SHIP, burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY, burthen 200 tons for charter. October 5. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23. tf
For CHARTER, The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, mas- ter, burthen 300 tons, and will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in a few days; she is partic- ularly 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. tf
For SALE, or will be bartered for Staves, Corn, or Flour. 5000 bushels Liverpool SALT, loose and in sacks, 1 ton Shot, assorted; 2 ton German Steel. James Young. November 13. tf
For SALE, by the Subscriber, 34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Earthenware; 10 casks Glass do. 65 boxes S by 10, 37 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 gross Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castle Soap, 1 hog-head and 3 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 10 hds Petersburg, 2 do. Richmond, and 4 do. York Ri- ver Tobacco; 15 bales Cotton, 58 whole and 9 half tiers Rice. A. Maclure. November 13. tf
NOTICE. A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, to counteract the operations of that of George Whitfield, as relates to a divorce from his wife Elizabeth, on account of a division of the property. Elizabeth Whitfield. November 13. 1*
The Ladies of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Are respectfully informed that there is now opening at Mr. Bourke's, Main-street,
Two trunks of superb MILLINERY, brought by a gentleman direct from London, selected by a person of the first taste at one of the most fashionable houses there; they consist of rich Turbans, real Lace, Caps and Hats, Satin and Chenille Bonnets, Satin and Velvet, do. Ru- by, Velvet Bonnets, with Gold and Chenille ornaments, Gold Trimmings for Ladies Dresses, Ruby, Velvets, and real Italian Crapes of various colours. N. B. As such a variety may never offer again, Ladies are informed that if not sold in a few days they will be sent to the southward. Nov. 13. 3*
For SALE, 80 hlds. choice retailing Molasses, 34 tiers Currants; 20 kegs Capers, in very fine order. James Young. November 11. tf
Wanted on Hire, A NEGRO MAN, accustomed to wait in a house; and a NEGRO WOMAN, who can cook, wash, and iron. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Nov. 9. tf
FOR RENT, The Store, Back-Room, and Cellar, No. 91, Main-street, next door to Mr. Reynier Gilbert, an excellent stand for a Dry Good or Grocery Store. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff. November 9, 6
EXTRACTED FROM THAT CELEBRATED WORK THE FEDERALIST.
According to the plan of the convention, all the judges who may be appointed by the United States are to hold their offices during good behaviour ; which is conformable to the most approved of the state constitutions—among the rest, to that of this state (N. York.) Its propriety having been drawn into question by the adversaries of that plan, is no light symptom of the rage for objection, which disorders their imaginations and judgments. The standard of good behaviour for the continuance in office of the judicial magistracy, is certainly one of the most valuable of the modern improvements in the prac- tice of government. In a monarchy, it is an ex- cellent barrier to the despotism of the prince; in a republic, it is a no less excellent barrier to the en- croachments and oppressions of the representative body. And it is the best expedient which can be devised in any government, to secure a steady, upright, and impartial administration of the laws.
Whoever attentively considers the different de- partments of power must perceive, that in a gov- ernment in which they are separated from each other, the judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the constitution; because it will be the least in a capacity to annoy or injure them. The executive not only dispenses the honours, but holds the sword of the community: The legislature not only commands the purse, but prescribes the rules by which the duties and rights of every citizen are to be regulated: The judiciary, on the contrary, has influence over either the sword or the purse; no direction either of the strength or of the wealth of the society; and can take no active resolution whatever. It may truly be said to have neither force nor will, but merely judgment; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the execu- tive arm for the efficacious exercise even of this faculty.
This simple view of the matter suggests several important consequences: it proves incontestibly, that the judiciary is, beyond comparison, the weak- est of the three departments of power; that it can never attack with success either of the other two; and that all possible care is requisite to enable it to defend itself against their attacks. It equally proves, that though individual oppression may now and then proceed from the courts of justice, the ge- neral liberty of the people can never be endangered from that quarter: I mean so long as the judiciary remains truly distinct from both the legislature and executive. For I agree, that "there is no liberty, if the power of judging be not separated from the legislative and executive powers." It proves, in the last place, that as liberty can have nothing to fear from the judiciary alone, but would have every thing to fear from its union with either of the other departments; that as all the effects of such an union must ensue from a dependence of the former on the latter, notwithstanding a nominal and apparent separation; that as, from the natural feebleness of the judiciary, it is in continual jeopardy of being overpowered, awed or influenced by its co-ordinate branches; that, as nothing can contribute so much to its firmness and independence as PERMANENCY IN OFFICE, this quality may therefore be justly regard- ed as an indispensable ingredient in its constitution; and, in a great measure, as the CITADEL of the pub- lick justice and the publick security.
The complete independence of the courts of jus- tice is peculiarly essential in a limited constitution. By a limited constitution, I understand one which contains certain specified exceptions to the legisla- tive authority; such, for instance, as that it shall pass no bills of attainder, no ex post facto laws, and the like. Limitations of this kind can be preserv- ed in practice no other way than through the me- dium of the courts of justice; whose duty it must be to declare all acts contrary to the manifest tenor of the constitution void. Without this, all the re- servations of particular rights or privileges would amount to nothing.
Some perplexity respecting the right of the courts to pronounce legislative acts void, because contrary to the constitution, has arisen from an imagination that the doctrine would imply a superiority of the judiciary to the legislative power. It is urged that the authority which can declare the acts of another void, must necessarily be superior to the one whose acts may be declared void. As this doctrine is of great importance in all the American constitutions, a brief discussion of the grounds on which it rests cannot be unacceptable.
There is no position which depends on clearer principles, than that of every act of a delegated au- thority, contrary to the tenor of the commission under which it is exercised, is void. No legislative act, therefore, contrary to the constitution, can be valid. To deny this, would be to affirm, that the de- puty is greater than his principal; that the servant is greater than his master; that the representatives of the people are superior to the people themselves; that men, acting by virtue of powers, may do not only what their powers do not authorise, but what they forbid.
If it be said that the legislative body are them- selves the constitutional judges of their own powers, and that the construction they put upon them is conclusive upon the other departments, it may be answered, that this cannot be the natural presump- tion, where it is not to be collected from any par- ticular provisions in the constitution. It is not o- therwise to be supposed, that the constitution could intend to enable the representatives of the people to substitute their will to that of their constituents. It
* Montesquieu, speaking of them, says, "of the three powers above mentioned, the JUDICIARY is next to no- thing." Spirit of Laws, vol. 1, p. 186. † Idem, page 181.
is far more rational to suppose, that the courts were designed to be an intermediate body between the people and the legislature, in order, among other things, to keep the latter within the limits assigned to their authority. The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is, in fact, and must be, regarded by the judges as a fundamental law. It must therefore belong to them to ascertain its meaning, as well as the meaning of any particular act pro- ceeding from the legislative body. If there should happen to be an irreconcilable vari- ance between the two, that which has the superior obligation and validity ought of course, to be pre- ferred; in other words, the constitution ought to be preferred to the statute, the intention of the peo- ple to the intention of their agents.
Nor does the conclusion by any means suppose a superiority of the judicial to the legislative power. It only supposes that the power of the people is su- perior to both; and that where the will of the legis- lature declared in its statutes, stands in opposition to that of the people declared in the constitution, the judges ought to be governed by the latter, rather than the former. They ought to regulate their de- cisions by the fundamental laws, rather than by those which are not fundamental.
This exercise of judicial discretion in determining between two contradictory laws, is exemplified in a familiar instance. It not uncommonly happens, that there are two statutes existing at one time, clashing in whole or in part with each other, and neither of them containing any repealing clause or expression. In such a case, it is the province of the courts to liquidate and fix their meaning and op- eration: So far as they can by any fair construction be reconciled to each other; reason and law conspire to dictate that this should be done: Where this is impracticable, it becomes a matter of necessity to give effect to one, in exclusion of the other. The rule which has obtained in the courts for determin- ing their relative validity is that the last in order of time shall be preferred to the first. But this is mere rule of construction not derived from any posi- tive law, but from the nature and reason of the thing. It is a rule not enjoined upon the courts by legislative provision, but adopted by themselves, as consonant to truth and propriety, for the direction of their conduct as interpreters of the law. They thought it reasonable, that between the interfering acts of an equal authority, that which was the last indication of its will, should have the preference.
But in regard to the interfering acts of a superi- or and subordinate authority, of an original and deri- vative power, the nature and reason of the thing in- dicate the converse of that rule as proper to be fol- lowed. They teach us that the prior act of a supe- rior ought to be preferred to the subsequent act of an inferior and subordinate authority; and that, ac- cordingly, whenever a particular statute contravenes the constitution, it will be the duty of the judicial tribunals to adhere to the latter, and disregard the former.
It can be of no weight to say, that the courts on the pretence of a repugnancy, may substitute their own pleasure to the constitutional intentions of the legislature. This might as well happen in the case of two contradictory statutes; or it might as well happen in every adjudication upon any single sta- tute. The courts must declare the sense of the law; and if they should be disposed to exercise WILL in- stead of JUDGMENT, the consequence would equally be the substitution of their pleasure to that of the legislative body. The observation, if it proved any thing, would prove that there ought to be no judges distinct from that body.
If then the courts of justice are to be considered as the bulwarks of a limited constitution against legislative encroachments, this consideration will afford a strong argument for the permanent tenure of judicial offices, since nothing will contribute so much as this to that independent spirit in the judges, which must be essential to the faithful performance of so arduous a duty.
This independence of the judges is equally requi- site to guard the constitution and the rights of indivi- duals from the effects of those ill-humours which the arts of designing men, or the influence of particular conjectures sometimes disseminate among the peo- ple themselves, and which, though they speedily give place to better information and more deliberate reflection, have a tendency in the mean time to oc- casion dangerous innovations in the government, and serious oppressions of the minor party in the community. Though I trust the friends of the pro- posed constitution will never concur with its ene- mies* in questioning that fundamental principle of republican government, which admits the right of the people to alter or abolish the established con- stitution whenever they find it inconsistent with their happiness; yet it is not to be inferred from this principle, that the representatives of the people, whenever a momentary inclination happens to lay hold of a majority of their constituents incompatible with the provisions in the existing constitution, would on that account be justifiable in a violation of those provisions; or that the courts would be un- der a greater obligation to connive at infractions in this shape, than when they had proceeded wholly from the cabals of the representative body. Until the people have by some solemn and authoritative act annulled or changed the established form, it is binding upon themselves collectively, as well as in- dividually; and no presumption, or even knowledge of their sentiments, can warrant their representa- tives in a departure from it, prior to such an act.— But it is easy to see that it would require an uncom- mon portion of fortitude in the judges to do their duty as faithful guardians of the constitution, where legislative invasions of it had been instigated by the major voice of the community.
* Vide Protest of the minority of the convention of Penn- sylvania, Martin's speech, &c.
But it is not with a view to infractions of the con- stitution only that the independence of the judges may be an essential safeguard against the effects of occasional ill-humours in the society. These some- times extend no farther than to the injury of the private rights of particular classes of citizens, by unjust and partial laws. Here also the firmness of the judicial magistracy is of vast importance in mi- tigating the severity, and confining the operation of such laws. It not only serves to moderate the im- mediate mischiefs of those which may have been passed, but it operates as a check upon the legisla- tive body in passing them; who, perceiving that obstacles to the success of an iniquitous intention are to be expected from the scruples of the courts, are in a manner compelled by the very motives of the injustice they meditate, to qualify their attempts. This is a circumstance calculated to have more in- fluence upon the character of our governments, than but few may be aware of. The benefits of the integrity and moderation of the judiciary have already been felt in more states than one; and though they may have disappointed, they must have com- manded the esteem and applause of all the virtuous and disinterested. Considerate men of every de- scription ought to prize whatever will tend to beget or fortify that temper in the courts; as no man can be sure that he may not be to-morrow the victim of a spirit of injustice, by which he may be a gainer to-day. And every man must now feel that the in- evitable tendency of such a spirit is to sap the foun- dations of public and private confidence, and to in- troduce in its stead, universal distrust and distress.
That inflexible and uniform adherence to the rights of the constitution and of individuals, which we per- ceive to be indispensable in the courts of justice, can certainly not be expected from judges who hold their offices by a temporary commission. Periodi- cal appointments, however regulated, or by whom- soever made, would in some way or other be fatal to their necessary independence. If the power of making them was committed either to the execu- tive or legislative, there would be danger of an im- proper complaisance to the branch which possessed it; if to both, there would be an unwillingness to hazard the displeasure of either; if to the people, or to persons chosen by them for the special purpose, there would be too great a disposition to consult po- pularity, to justify a reliance that nothing would be consulted but the constitution and the laws.
There is yet a further and a weighty reason for the permanency of the judicial officers; which is de- ducible from the nature of the qualifications they re- quire. It has been frequently remarked with great propriety, that a voluminous code of laws is one of the inconveniences necessarily connected with the advantages of a free government. To avoid an ar- bitrary discretion in the courts, it is indispensable that they should be bound down by strict rules and precedents, which serve to define and point out their duty in every particular case that comes before them; and it will readily be conceived from the variety of controversies which grow out of the folly and wick- edness of mankind, that the records of those prece- dents must unavoidably swell to a very considera- ble bulk, and must demand long and laborious study to acquire a competent knowledge of them. Hence it is that there can be but few men in the society, who will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges. And making the proper deductions for the ordinary depravity of hu- man nature, the number must be still smaller of those who unite the requisite integrity with the requisite knowledge. These considerations apprise us, that the government can have no great option between fit characters; and that a temporary duration in of- fice, which would naturally discourage such charac- ters from quitting a lucrative line of practice to ac- cept a seat on the bench, would have a tendency to throw the administration of justice into hands less a- ble and less well qualified to conduct it with utility and dignity. In the present circumstances of this country, and in those in which it is likely to be for a long time to come, the disadvantages on this score would be greater than they may at first sight appear; but it must be confessed that they are far inferior to those which present themselves under the other aspects of the subject.
Upon the whole, there can be no room to doubt, that the convention acted wisely in copying from the models of those constitutions which have estab- lished good behaviour as the tenure of judicial offices, in point of duration; and that, so far from being blameable on this account, their plan would have been inexcusably defective, if it had wanted this im- portant feature of good government. The experi- ence of Great Britain affords an illustrious comment on the excellence of the institution.
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In the first page of this day's paper, our readers will find an extract from that celebrated work the Federalist, upon the subject of an independent judiciary. It was our intention to have reinforced (if possible) the principles there advocated, with the opinions of some illustrious men of our country, now no more; but the interesting foreign intelligence received yesterday has compelled us to abandon our intention, and to omit other interesting domestic matter intended for this publication.
Yesterday CAPTAIN TOMPKINS, of the fast-sailing Ship Pocahuntas, of this port, came up to town, having left his ship in the bay bound up to Baltimore, from Liverpool. Capt. T. left Liverpool on the 4th of October, brought London papers to the 1st of that month, and has favoured us with a complete file from the 10th September upwards. We have endeavoured to present as much of the contents of these papers, as time and our limits would permit.
With respect to American affairs, we regret to say, that they are by no means in that state for immediate adjustment, that accounts by way of Boston had induced us to imagine. We have given in one view all the more prominent articles upon American affairs, which appeared in the London papers from the 19th to the 29th of September. They are contradictory, and of course very unsatisfactory. The false rumour of Mr. Munro's departure excited much speculation with some agitation. Upon comparing the papers with letters by this ship, and with private information, we think there is no reason to apprehend an unfavourable issue to the negotiation; of which the detention of the Revenge, and Mr. Munro's stay, are evidences; because if a negotiation was not depending, and which did not promise a favourable result, our ministers would have desisted from all further attempt. Mr. Munro at one time fully expected to return in the Pocahuntas, but was delayed on publick affairs. We have the most satisfactory information, that nothing is less desired in England than a war with the United States.
We understand from good authority, that on the 14th of September, Mr. Munro delivered a memorial to the British government, demanding a final answer previous to his departure for the United States, for which he was already prepared, and did expect to depart immediately.
At this juncture the intelligence of the surrender of Copenhagen, the disasters in South America, and the measures of France against Portugal, with other important affairs on the Continent of Europe, particularly with Russia, so pressed upon the British ministers, as to induce them to solicit Mr. Munro's indulgence. Mr. Munro accordingly agreed to remain, and we have good reason to believe that the ultimatum of the British government was delivered on the 5th of October, and moreover we understand "that no act of hostility will be committed by Great Britain, until this ultimatum has been submitted to, and acted upon by this government." Of the contents of this ultimatum it would be ridiculous in us to attempt a conjecture, but it is easy to infer that all the demands of our government have not been acceded to, but we venture to assert, that the British government have most unequivocally denied any pretension on its part to search a national ship of the United States.
It is to be observed that several of the London prints stated that Mr. Munro had actually left London, these prints are not always remarkable for correct information.
The fate of Copenhagen is decided, as will be seen in the subsequent columns. Success has by no means reconciled the people of England to this measure. Our readers will perceive the declaration of the British government upon this subject. Power never wants excuses for its aggressions. We must confess, that something more clear as to the intention of France, and the acquiescence of Denmark, must be presented to us in order to justify or even palliate this bold attack upon the rights and independence of a neutral nation.
The disastrous result in south America, details of which will be noticed hereafter, has produced much discontent, and great loss. Nothing it appears could have been less expected.
The Parliament was prorogued on the 24th of Sept. to meet again on the 10th November.
Accounts to the 15th September had been received from Lisbon, the demands of Buonaparte for money were so great as to determine it is said a refusal, and it is added that the Court, and many of the principal persons in that country were preparing to embark for Brazils.
Before advice of the treaty of Tilsit had been received, a most desperate action had been sought between the Russian and Turkish fleets, in which the latter lost 4 ships of the line taken, 3 blown up, and two drove on shore. The Russians suffered severely, but nothing in comparison. The force was 12 sail of the line each. The Russian fleet and prizes were expected in England to repair, stores having arrived for that purpose from Russia.
It will be observed that the Seven Islands, whose independence Russia had guaranteed have been given up to France, by virtue it is presumed of some secret article of the treaty of Tilsit, the consideration will be made known hereafter.
Apprehensions of a rupture between Britain and Russia, were not so strong as they had been. Dispatches it is said of an important nature had been just received which indicated a more pacific disposition, and which the English prints ascribe to the decisive attack on Copenhagen.
Our mercantile friends will no doubt advert with serious attention to the Decree of the Dutch government. The measures taken to ensure its observance, are rigid beyond any thing we ever heard of.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 12.
Captain Dixon, arrived this morning in 25 days from St. Thomas, informs us that that place was strictly blockaded, and was then under martial law—that alarm guns were continually firing—that the markets were glutted with every kind of produce, and that all intercourse with St. Croix had ceased. One of the Dutch cutters that used to carry the mail from St. Croix to St. Thomas had been taken by the British and sent into Antigua.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Lisbon, to his correspondent in Boston, dated 27th Sept.
"The alarm about the French government having demanded the inhibition of British manufactures into the ports of this kingdom, and 40,000 troops to be sent to enforce it, rather tends to increase than to diminish. Within a fortnight or three weeks, every exertion has been made to fit out the navy: seamen are impressing in all quarters, and the general opinion is, that it is the intention of the Prince Regent in case an army is marched to this country, to take his most valuable effects, and to embark for the Brazils; as no one can surmise what the fleet is fitting out for, if not for this purpose. We suppose that this opinion has grown out of this circumstance; but the real cause or intention of this government, we believe to be a profound secret. It was at first reported, that it was to send troops to the Brazils, to keep all quiet there, as some late attempts have been made at an insurrection. It is much feared if the French attempt to march an army, that the English will anticipate them, by sending a fleet here to make the first seizures of the Portuguese fleet and valuables. As is always the case, however, in times of danger, each one magnifies the hints and stories of his neighbours, and in the course of one change, a mole hill is magnified to a mountain; but without magnifying the danger, be assured the country is in rather a critical situation. I am apprehensive, if any movement is actually made, that our countrymen will experience as great a loss as they did at Hamburg, by consigning their property to foreign houses."
Latest European Advices.
From papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship Pocahuntas, Capt. Tompkins, 40 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, September 17.
London Gazette Extraordinary.
Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Downing-Street, Sept. 16, 1807.
Dispatches of which the following are copies, have been received by Viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from admiral Gambier and lieutenant-general the right hon. lord Cathcart, K. T. the commanders of his majesty's naval and military forces in the Baltic Sea.
Prince of Wales, Copenhagen Roads, September, 7, 1807.
MY LORD,
My letter of the 5th instant, will inform your lordship of the progress of the operations of his majesty's forces against Copenhagen to that period. I have now the honour and satisfaction to add, that previous to the hour intended for opening our batteries on that night, an officer with a flag of truce, came out from the town, with proposals for an armistice to settle terms of capitulation. This was accordingly done, after a correspondence between the Danish general and lord Cathcart and myself, of which I transmit a copy; and your lordship will be informed of the stipulations agreed upon by the inclosed copy of the articles.
Our army has accordingly been put in possession of the citadel and the arsenal, and the most vigorous exertions are commenced for equipping and sending to England the Danish navy.
I have the honour to be, &c.
J. GAMBIE.
To the Viscount Castlereagh, &c.
Citadel of Copenhagen, Sept. 8, 1807.
MY LORD,
It has fallen to my lot to have the great satisfaction of forwarding to your lordship, the ratified capitulation of the town and citadel of Copenhagen, including the surrender of the Danish fleet and arsenal in this port, which are placed at his majesty's disposal.
The object of securing this fleet having been attained, every other provision, of a tendency to wound the feelings or irritate the nation, has been avoided; and although the bombardment and cannonade have made considerable havoc and destruction in the town, not one shot was fired into it till after it was summoned, with the offer of the most advantageous terms; nor a single shot after the first indication of a disposition to capitulate; on the contrary, the firing, which lasted three nights, from his majesty's batteries, was considerably abated on the 2d, and was only renewed on the 3d, to its full vigour, on supposing, from the quantity of shells thrown from the place, that there was a determination to hold out.
On the evening of the 5th September, a letter was sent by the Danish general, to propose an armistice of twenty-four hours, for preparing an agreement on which articles of capitulation might be founded. The armistice was declined, as tending to unnecessary delay, and the works were continued; but the firing was countermanded, and lieutenant general Murray was sent to explain that no proposal of capitulation could be listened to, unless accompanied by the surrender of the fleet.
* It will be noticed hereafter.
pitulation could be listened to, unless accompanied by the surrender of the fleet.
This basis having been admitted by a subsequent letter, on the 6th, major-general sir A. Wellesley, whom I had sent for, for this purpose, from his command in the country, where he had distinguished himself in a manner so honourable to himself and so advantageous to the publick, was appointed, with sir Home Popham and lieutenant-colonel Murray, to prepare and sign articles of capitulation; and those officers having insisted on proceeding immediately to business, the capitulation was drawn up in the night between the 6th and 7th.
The ratifications were exchanged in the course of the morning, and at four in the afternoon of the same day, lieutenant-general Barrard proceeded to take possession.
The British grenadiers present, with detachments from all the corps of cavalry and infantry, under the command of col. Cameron, of the 79th regiment, with two brigades of artillery, marched into the citadel, while major-general Spencer having embarked his brigade at the Kalk Brandiere, landed in the dock-yard, and took possession of each of the line of battle ships, and of all the arsenal; the Danish guards withdrawing when those of his majesty were ready to replace them, and proper officers attending to deliver stores as far as inventories could be made up.
The town being in a state of the greatest ferment and disorder, I most willingly acceded to the request that our troops should not be quartered in it, and that neither officers or soldiers should enter it for some days; and, having the command of possession from the citadel, whenever it might be necessary to use it, I had no objection to leaving the other gates in the hands of the troops of his Danish majesty, together with the police of the place.
We have consented to the re-establishment of the post; but all arrivals and departures are to be at and from the citadel. This work is in good condition, very strong, and well stored with ordnance and ammunition. The amount of the garrison of the town is not easily ascertained. The regular troops were not numerous; but the number of batteries which fired at the same time, together with the floating defences, prove that there must have been a very great number of Militia and Burghers, with other irregular forces; and their ordnance was well served. Considering the advanced position in which his Majesty's troops have been placed for the last fortnight, our loss (highly as I prize the value of every officer or soldier who has fallen or been wounded) has been comparatively small. The zeal, spirit, and perseverance of every rank in the army have been truly characteristic of the British nation; and the king's German legion are entitled to a full share in this commendation.
All the generals, and indeed each officer, has rendered himself conspicuous in proportion to his command, and opportunities have occurred to all. The staff have done themselves the greatest credit, and been of all the service that could be desired in their several departments.
Colonel D'Arcy, the chief engineer, and every engineer under him, have given the most unequivocal proof of science and indefatigable industry; the works under their direction have gone on with fresh parties, without ceasing.
General Bloomfield, and the officers and corps of royal artillery, have done great honour to themselves, and to that branch of his majesty's service, of which their fire upon the gun boats, and the rapidity and success of the mortar practice, afford sufficient proofs; nor is the distribution of battering ordnance and of so much ammunition at so many points, in this extensive line, in so short a period, a small proof of the method and resources of that corps.
Lieut. col. Smith, with the 32d regiment under his command, held the post at Windmill on the left, which, for the greater part of the time, was the most exposed to the gun boats and sorties of the enemy; and the unremitting attention of that officer claims particular notice.
By the naval blockade, the force opposed to us has been limited to the resources of this and the adjacent islands, separated only by narrow ferries; and almost every wish of assistance has been anticipated, and every requisition of boats, guns, and stores, has been most amply and effectually provided for with the greatest dispatch and the most perfect cordiality; and every attention has been paid, and every accommodation given, by every officer in that service, from admiral Gambier downwards.
A battalion of seamen and marines, with three divisions of carpenters, were landed on the 5th, under captain Warson, of his majesty's ship Inflexible; and had the effort been made, which would have been resorted to in a few days, if the place had not capitulated, their services in the passage of the ditch would have been distinguished.
I send this dispatch by lieutenant Cathcart, who has become for some time my first aid-de-camp, who has seen every thing that has occurred here and at Stralsund, and will be able to give any further details that may be required.
I have the honour, &c.
(Signed)
CATHCART.
List of killed, wounded, and missing.
Killed—4 officers, 1 serjeant, 1 drummer, 36 rank and file, and 8 horses Wounded—5 officers, 1 serjeant, 138 rank and file, and 25 horses Missing—1 serjeant, 4 drummers, 19 rank and file.
Names of officers killed.
Lieutenant Lyons, of the royal artillery. Ensign Robert Dixon, of the 82d foot. Lieutenant Rudoff, of the 1st regiment light dragoons, kings German legion. Ensign Jennings, of the 23d foot, or royal Welch Fusileers.
Names of officers wounded.
Captain Hastings, of the 83d foot. Lieutenant Suter, of ditto. Captain During, 1st battalion king's German legion. Lieutenant-general sir David Baird, in the shoulder and hand slightly. Ensign Bilson.
ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION for the town and citadel of Copenhagen, agreed upon between major-general the right hon. sir Arthur Wellesley, K. B. sir Home Popham, knight of Malta, and captain of the fleet, and lieut. col. George Murray, deputy quarter master general of the British forces, being thereto duly authorised by James Gambier, esq. admiral of the blue, and commander in chief of his Britannick majesty's ships and vessels in the Baltic Sea, and by lieutenant-general the right hon. lord
Cathcart, knight of the Thistle, commander in chief of his Britannick majesty's forces in Zealand, and the north of the continent of Europe, on the one part, and by major-general Walterstorff, knight of the order of Dannebrog, chamberlain to the king, and colonel of the north Zealand regiment of infantry, rear admiral Lurken, and I. H. Kechoff, aid-de-camp to his Danish majesty, being duly authorised by his excellency major general Peymaun, knight of the order of Dannebrog, and commander in chief of his Danish majesty's forces in the island of Zealand, on the other part.
Art. I. When the capitulation shall have been signed and ratified, the troops of his Britannick majesty are to be put in possession of the citadel.
Art. II. A guard of his Britannick majesty's troops shall likewise be placed in the dock-yards.
Art. III. The ships and vessels of war of every description, with the naval stores belonging to his Danish majesty, shall be delivered into the charge of such persons as shall be appointed by the commander in chief of his Britannick majesty's forces; and they are to be put in immediate possession of the dock-yards, and all the buildings and store-houses belonging thereto.
Art. IV. The store-ships and transports in the service of his Britannick majesty are to be allowed, if necessary, to come into the harbour, for the purpose of embarking such stores and troops as they have brought into this island.
Art. V. As soon as the ships shall have been removed from the dock-yard, or within six weeks from the date of this capitulation, or sooner, if possible, the troops of his Britannick majesty shall deliver up the citadel to the troops of his Danish majesty, in the state in which it shall be found when they occupy it. His Britannick majesty's troops shall likewise, within the before-mentioned time, or sooner, if possible, be embarked from the island of Zealand.
Art. VI. From the date of this capitulation, hostilities shall cease throughout the island of Zealand.
Art. VII. No person whatsoever shall be molested, and all property, publick or private, with the exception of the ships and vessels of war, and the naval stores before mentioned, belonging to his Danish majesty, shall be respected; and all civil and military officers in the service of his Danish majesty, shall continue in the full exercise of their authority throughout the island of Zealand; and every thing shall be done which can tend to produce union and harmony between the two nations.
Art. VIII. All prisoners taken on both sides shall be unconditionally restored, and those officers who are prisoners on parole, shall be released from its effect.
Art. IX. Any English property that may have been sequestered in consequence of the existing hostilities, shall be restored to the owners.
This capitulation shall be ratified by the respective commanders in chief, and the ratifications shall be exchanged before twelve o'clock at noon this day.
Done at Copenhagen, this 7th day of September, 1807. (Signed) ARTHUR WELLESLY. HOME POPHAM. GEORGE MURRAY.
Ratifié par moi, (Signed)
PEYMAUN.
A list of the Danish ships and vessels delivered up by the capitulation of Copenhagen to his majesty's forces, Sept. 7, 1807.
Christian the Seventh, of 96 guns, built in 1803; Neptune, of 84 guns, built in 1789; Waldemar, of 84 guns, built in 1798; Princess Sophia Frederica, of 74 guns, built in 1775; Justice, of 74 guns, built in 1777; Heir Apparent Frederick, of 74 guns, built in 1782; Crown Prince Frederick, of 74 guns, built in 1784; Fuen, of 74 guns, built in 1787; Oden, of 74 guns, built in 1788; Three Crowns, of 74 guns, built in 1789; Skold, of 74 guns, built in 1792; Crown Princess Maria, of 74 guns, built in 1791; Danemark, of 74 guns, built in 1794; Norway, of 74 guns, built in 1800; Princess Caroline, of 74 guns, built in 1805; Detmarsken, of 64 guns, built in 1780; Conqueror, of 64 guns, built in 1790; Mars, of 64 guns, built in 1784.
Frigates—Pearl, of 44 guns, built in 1804; Housewife, of 44 guns, built in 1789; Liberty, of 44 guns, built in 1793; Irs, of 40 guns, built in 1795; Rota, of 44 guns, built in 1801; Venus, of 44 guns, built in 1805; Nyade, of 36 guns, built in 1796; Triton, of 28 guns, built in 1750; Fredericksstein, of 28 guns, built in 1800; Little Belt, of 24 guns, built in 1801; St. Thomas, of 24 guns, built in 1779; Fylla, of 24 guns, built in 1800; Elbe, of 20 guns, built in 1800; Eyderen, of 20 guns, built in 1802; Gluckstadt, of 20 guns, built in 1804.
Brigs—Sarpe, of 18 guns, built in 1791; Glommen, of 18 guns, built in 1791; Ned Elven, of 18 guns, built in 1792; Mercure, of 18 guns, built in 1806; Courier, of 14 guns, built in 1801; Flying Fish, built in 1789.
Gun Boats—Eleven with two guns in the bow; fourteen with one gun in the bow and one in the stern.
J. GAMBIE.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
Sept. 19.
We understand that the preparations making by Mr. Monroe for his departure from this country, constitute the principal, if not only ground, for the rumour which has recently prevailed, of an immediate war between this country and America. The departure of an Ambassador, which generally gives rise to rumours of this nature, is not at all applicable to this particular case. Mr. Monroe has had it in contemplation to return to his native country, ever since Mr. Pinckney was appointed to succeed him. But he has, agreeable to the wishes of his government, remained in England, principally, if not solely, in order to assist Mr. Pinckney, in the negotiation of the American treaty. Indeed he has been for some months acting rather as the auxiliary of Mr. Pinckney, than as envoy of the American government. Under all the circumstances, therefore, Mr. Monroe's departure, which is immediately expected, would rather warrant an opposite presumption to that which was afloat on change upon Thursday, and also yesterday. It has been thought, that if Mr. Jefferson, as has been reported should decline standing candidate for the office of president, Mr. Monroe's pretensions would be favourably received, and this, perhaps, may hasten his return home.
Globe.
Sept. 20.
We understand that our ministers have given categorical answers to the remonstrances and enquiries made by the American Government, on the subject of the late occurrences on the American coast. These answers are represented as being at once temperate and decided, conceding much to the honour of the United States, without compromising our own. We are assured that the right of search is pertinaciously insisted on, and that it has been declared to the American executive, that the enforcement of the non-importation act will be regarded as declaratory of war. The decree for suspending the execution of that intemperate act will expire in December, at which period the congress will be assembled, and before which it is not probable that the matters in dispute will be brought to decision.
A reinforcement of troops and ships will shortly sail for the West Indies, to guard against loss from a sudden rupture with America.
Yesterday we received some more American papers; one of them, which has been most violent in its comments on the late events off Hampton, makes the following positive remark on the instructions sent to the American minister in London: "Our government has sent to England, not to enforce, by new arguments, our right to protect, by our own flag, those sailing under it—it has not sent to enquire whether the British ministry will now allow us the right they so often refused—such a conduct would have been degrading and absurd; but it has instructed our minister to make one demand, and

one only, which is— 'That atonement and ample satisfaction should be given to the people of America, for the murder of their countrymen on board a national ship, and for the dishonour done to the nation, by taking out of their ship, by force, four men, said to be deserters, but who are every one of them Americans by birth.'
Sept. 27.
In our last number we mentioned, that our ministers had, in their discussions with the American government, declared, that they would consider the enforcement of the non-importation act as a declaration of hostilities. We have been since informed that Mr. Canning has distinctly announced to Mr. Monroe, that the British minister at Washington, has been instructed to demand the repeal of that law, and to terminate his mission, should the American executive persist in the execution of it.
The derisive conduct of adm. Berkeley, in trying and executing one of the deserters taken on board the Chesapeake (a letter which we have seen, states that two of these had been hung on board the Melampus,) has narrowed the question at issue: there can no longer exist a doubt that the seamen alluded to were British subjects, and the exertions which America has made to encourage desertion, by protecting it establishes the necessity of our rigidly enforcing the right of search. The decision of this court martial, which so emphatically contradicts the assertion of president Jefferson in regard to these men, will doubtless revive the now almost expiring clamour in the United States; but we have the satisfaction to believe, that our ministers, while they are desirous of conceding to America every thing which honour or equity demands of them, are not to be intimidated by the puny blustering of her journalists, or the weak subserviency of her government.
Courier.
Sept. 29.
The statements concerning the negotiation between Mr. Canning and Mr. Monroe on the subject of our differences with America, have been more contradictory, perhaps, than the reports of any other public discussion of equal importance; nor can the Journalist, who has not access to the source of the stream of knowledge, or who is not conversant with what passes "in the best informed circles," obtain any satisfactory data to justify the opinions which he may offer to his readers. It was but yesterday that a Treasury Journal announced to the public, "that it was understood, from respectable authority," that the definitive answer of government had been given to Mr. Monroe on the subject of our differences with America; and the nature of that answer, conveying the determination of Great Britain to enforce the right of search in ships of every description was then explained. This morning, however, the same Journal, without deigning to acknowledge its error of yesterday, or even attempting to account for the mistake of its "respectable authority," observes, that much uncertainty and anxiety continues to prevail respecting the ultimate issue of the negotiation with America; acknowledging that it is a matter of difficult and doubtful decision; but declares its hope that the "Negotiation will terminate practically."
It would really seem to us, that a Journal, which can one day insert an article of information, as founded on respectable authority, and which, on the day following, can assert an opinion, and express an expectation, diametrically opposite from the fact previously advanced, must be very indifferent in respect to its own consistency and character, and wholly regardless of the public feeling and opinion.
Pilot.
Sept. 23.
We have received Dutch papers to the 20th, and Hamburgh journals to the 16th inst. The latter are principally filled with accounts of Copenhagen, of which we have selected the most interesting. According to the lowest computation, the number of inhabitants killed amounted to 1,500; of houses destroyed to 400; and the city was, at one time, on fire in 24 different places. The Dutch papers confirm the accounts of the occupation of the republic of the Seven Islands. They were formally delivered up to a French officer, on the 11th August, by the Russian minister at Corfu; and on the 19th of the same month, gen. Cesar Berthier took military possession of Corfu itself, and all the other Ionian Islands, in spite of the British ships, which are said to have been cruising at the time off St. Maria. But while Russia is making this important cession, it is not a little remarkable that she is at the same time sending forces into Moldavia and Wallachia, though according to the treaty of Tilsit, these provinces were to have been evacuated. The troops which were lately opposed to the French on the Vistula, are now sent to reinforce the army of gen. Michelson, and on the 1st of August, not less than 80,000 had, for this purpose, crossed the frontiers of Moldavia, and Wallachia. Austria appears to be alarmed at these movements, and a sudden activity has displayed itself in the war department at Vienna. The Paris news in the Dutch papers, comes down to the 15th, but it is of no interest. The French funds continue to decline, they are 86 40c.
Sept. 24.
The report that all the vessels seized under the recent decree in Holland, have been condemned, is partly incorrect. None of the vessels in the port of Rotterdam have been yet condemned. Letters from that place of the 19th, state, that the rigour with which the recent Dutch decree is executed, is not its original issue, is ascribed to the order of our council some weeks since, for prohibiting any direct commerce between neutral states and any enemy's port. In consequence of this order, the agents of the Dutch government question the authenticity, and generally reject as forgeries any neutral papers produced to them, alleging their opinion, that if the vessels really sailed from such neutral ports, they would have been captured by some of our cruisers, which abound upon the coast, and, that having escaped, they must have come from England. This suspicion is so indiscriminate as to include and to embarrass all neutrals.
September 26.
State Paper—DECLARATION. His majesty owes to himself and to Europe, a frank exposition of the motives which have dictated his late measures in the Baltic.
His majesty has delayed this exposition only in hope of that more amicable arrangement with the court of Denmark, which it was his majesty's first wish and endeavour to obtain—for which he was ready to make great efforts and great sacrifices; and of which he never lost sight, even in the moment of the most decisive hostility.—Deeply as the disap-
pointment of this hope has been felt by his majesty, he has the consolation of reflecting that no exertion was left untried on his part to produce a different result. And while he laments the cruel necessity which has obliged him to have recourse to acts of hostility against a power which it was his majesty's most earnest desire to have established the relations of common interest and alliance; his majesty feels confident that, in the eyes of Europe and the world, the justification of his conduct will be found in the commanding and indispensable duty, paramount to all others, amongst the obligations of a sovereign, of providing while there was yet time, for the immediate security of his people.—His majesty had received the most positive information of the determination of the present ruler of France to occupy, with a military force, the territory of Holstein, for the purpose of excluding Great Britain from all her accustomed channels of communication with the continent; of inducing or compelling the court of Denmark to close the passage of the Sound against the British commerce and navigation; and of availing himself of the Danish marine for the invasion of Great Britain and Ireland.—Confident as his majesty was of the authenticity of the sources from which this intelligence was derived, and confirmed in the credit which he gave to it, as well by the notorious and repeated declarations of the enemy, and by his recent occupation of the towns and territories of other neutral states, as by the preparations actually made for collecting a hostile force upon the frontiers of his Danish majesty's continental dominions, his majesty would yet willingly have borne to act upon this intelligence, until the complete and practical disclosure of the plan had made manifest to all the world the absolute necessity of resisting it.—His majesty did forbear, as long as there could be a doubt of the urgency of the danger, or a hope of an effectual counteraction to it, in the means of the dispositions of Denmark.—But his majesty could not but recollect that, when, at the close of the former war, the court of Denmark engaged in a hostile confederacy against Great Britain the apology offered by that court, for so unjustifiable an abandonment of a neutrality which his majesty had never ceased to respect, was founded on its avowed inability to resist the operation of external influence, and the threats of a formidable neighbouring power. His majesty could not but compare the degree of influence, which at that time determined the decision of the court of Denmark, in violation of positive engagements, solemnly contracted but six months before, with the increased operation which France had now the means of giving to the same principle of intimidation, with kingdoms prostrate at her feet, and with the population of nations under her banners.—Nor was the danger less imminent than certain. Already the army destined for the invasion of Holstein was assembling on the violated territory of neutral Hamburg; and Holstein once occupied, the island of Zealand was at the mercy of France, and the navy of Denmark at her disposal.
It is true, a British force might have found its way into the Baltic, and checked for a time the movements of the Danish marine. But the season was approaching when that precaution would no longer have availed, and when his majesty's fleet must have retired from the sea, and permitted France, in undisturbed security, to accumulate the means of offence against his majesty's dominions. Yet, even under these circumstances, in calling upon Denmark for the satisfaction and security which his majesty was compelled to require, and in demanding the only pledge by which that security could be rendered effectual—the temporary possession of that fleet, which was the chief inducement to France for forcing Denmark into hostilities with Great Britain; his majesty accompanied this demand with the offer of every condition which could tend to reconcile it to the interests and to the feelings of the court of Denmark.—It was for Denmark herself to state the terms and stipulations which she might require. If Denmark was apprehensive that the surrender of her fleet would be construed by France as an act of connivance, his majesty had prepared a force of such formidable magnitude, as must have made concession justifiable even in the estimation of France, by rendering resistance altogether unavailing.—If Denmark was really prepared to resist the demands of France, and to maintain her independence, his majesty proffered his co-operation for her defence—naval, military, and pecuniary aid, the guarantee of her European territories, and the security and extension of her colonial possessions.
That the sword has been drawn in the execution of a service indispensable to the safety of his majesty's dominions, is matter of sincere and painful regret to his majesty. That the state and circumstances of the world are such as to have required and justified the measures of self-preservation, to which his majesty has found himself under the necessity of resorting, is a truth which his majesty deeply deplores, but for which he is in no degree responsible.—His majesty has long carried on a most unequal contest, of scrupulous forbearance against unrelenting violence and oppression. But that forbearance has its bounds. When the design was openly avowed, and already but too far advanced towards its accomplishment, or subjecting the powers of Europe to one universal usurpation, and of combining them by terror or by force in a confederacy against the maritime rights and political existence of this kingdom, it became necessary for his majesty to anticipate the success of a system, not more fatal to his interests than to those of the powers who were destined to be the instruments of its execution.—It was time that the effects of that dread which France has inspired into the nations of the world should be counteracted by an exertion of the power of Great Britain, called for by the exigency of the crisis, and proportioned to the magnitude of the danger.—Notwithstanding the declaration of war on the part of the Danish government, it still remains for Denmark to determine, whether war shall continue between the two nations. His majesty still proffers an amicable arrangement. He is anxious to sheathe the sword, which he has been most reluctantly compelled to draw. He is ready to demonstrate to Denmark, and to the world, that having acted solely upon the sense of what was due to the security of his own dominions, he is not desirous, from any other motive, or for any object of advantage or aggrandizement, to carry measures of hostility beyond the limits of the necessity which has produced them.
Westminster, Sept. 25, 1807. September 27. Yesterday col. Stewart arrived at Lord Castle-reagh's office, with dispatches from the river Plate,
dated the 28th July. The whole of the British troops had returned to Monte Video, from the ill-concerted and ill-executed enterprize against Buenos Ayres; and our naval and military commanders were busily employed in preparing for the evacuation of the country. On the 27th of July, the 89th regiment arrived at Monte Video, from Europe.—The greater part of the troops who surrendered with gen. Beresford at Buenos Ayres, had arrived at Monte Video, after a march from the interior of nearly 900 miles: the remainder were on their route.—The Spaniards are scrupulously exact in the performance of all the stipulations of the treaty, to withhold from the British a pretext for breaking it.—Col. Stuart came home in the Pheasant sloop of war, and landed at Plymouth on Thursday. The letters by this vessel have not yet reached town.
EGYPT.
Yesterday the remainder of the Letters brought from the Mediterranean, were delivered from the post office, and we have been favoured with the following from an officer on the staff of our Egyptian army:—
"ALEXANDRIA, 27th June.
"The recent arrival of troops from Sicily has rendered our situation here perfectly secure; the garrison is healthy, and better supplied from the interior than when I last wrote. The enemy have retired from our neighbourhood, and our communication with the country beyond Damanhour is generally open.
"The Turks, in consequence of their successes at Rosetta, are stated to have failed in some of their engagements with the Beys; and the latter are again in arms. The nephew of Osman Bey has been here some days, and I understand he is the bearer of assurances of assistance from his countrymen—his visit, it is added, has further for its object, the arrangement of a plan of co-operation.
"We have fitted out several vessels, which have essentially contributed to our supply of provisions."
Sept. 29.
Dispatches from Admiral Gambier have been received at the admiralty. They are dated the 14th inst. and state, that the Voldemaar, a fine 84 gun ship, had that day come out of harbour, and on the 16th or 17th would sail for England. All the others were equipping with the utmost dispatch; and it was thought that the whole would be ready, and the immense quantity of stores embarked, by the end of this month.
October 1.
Some time ago it was said that an attempt would be made to take the Danish ships in the port of Christiansand. A gentleman who was at Christiansand on the 10th, has brought the information that Flecker or Fleckeroe, a small island at the mouth of Christiansand harbour, was in our possession, & that two sail of the line and a cutter were manning Christiansand, where there were two Danish ships of the line, one of them an 80 gun-ship.
The Gottenburgh mail of yesterday morning brought, as our readers observed, a report prevalent at Gottenburgh of the crown prince having refused to ratify the convention concluded by gen. Pieman.—Of such a report the Gottenburgh mail of a more recent date took no notice. With respect to the Prince's refusal to ratify the convention, it is to be remarked that it was not subject to his ratification, the ratification was to be by the commanders in chief on both sides.—But whether the report be true or false, is of little importance.—It may serve to ingratiate the Crown Prince more and more with the French government, but it will neither prevent the Danish navy and stores from being brought to England, nor will it enable the Danes to make us quit the Island of Zealand one day sooner than we intended. It may be too, that the Danes themselves, hearing of this refusal of the Crown Prince to ratify the convention, or in other words, his disapprobation of the conduct of gen. Pieman, in not having made a longer defence, may be inclined to ask why, when a capital and a navy were to be fought for, the Crown Prince deserted his capital and the island, and hastening to the continent, threw himself as it were into the power of Buonaparte?—If the Prince's seeming wishes that Copenhagen had held out longer, had been carried into effect, would they have prevented it from falling into our hands? He knows they would not. But they would have spread wider the havoc and desolation, have largely augmented the loss of lives, and have made the capital one vast heap of ruins.—We scarcely think the inhabitants themselves will be very much pleased with the Crown Prince, for wishing that the capital had made a longer resistance, in other words had done that which would have ended in their certain ruin and destruction.
We fear there is now too much reason to believe that the Blenheim and the Java have foundered.—Among the officers and passengers on board the Blenheim and Java were the following:
Blenheim.—Sir T. Trowbridge; capt. Alexander Gray and lady; capt. Bissell, Lieuts. Morse, Home, Purvis, Whitehead, and Cressy; Mr. Martin, master of the Blenheim; Lieut. Lemage; Mr. Findlay, secretary to the governor of Penang. Java.—Capt. Wright; and lieut. Thomas Donald, 9th regiment.
DUTCH DECREE.
Extract from the register of the resolutions of the minister of finance to his majesty the king of Holland.
"Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1807.
"In the first place, a decree of his majesty the king, given at Paris, Aug. 22, 1807, the substance of which is as follows, was read:—
"Considering that, consistent with the true interests of our kingdom, it is our intention to contribute, by all means in our power, to the much wished-for issue of the great measures adopted by his majesty the emperor and king against the common enemy, for the attainment of a general peace, and the independence of the seas; considering that some subaltern agents have rendered themselves culpable, by weakness and neglect in the execution of the measures prescribed by our decree of the 15th of December, 1806; considering the dexterity and peridy made use of in several neutral ports, with respect to the papers of neutral vessels, and this so far as to endanger the health of Europe; and that, with this view, letters of quarantine have been forged; considering, finally, that it is necessary that all these disorders should find a period, at a moment so critical to the enemies of the continent, and especially for trading nations; and that the honour and the dear-
est interest of our subjects would be compromised, in case we should recede from the strict execution of the laws and decrees that we have adopted, we have decreed and do decree as follows:—
"Art. I. The agents, arrested in consequence of the orders of our ministers of justice and police, shall be brought before the competent authorities, to be dealt with according to the laws.
"II. Respecting the vessels detained in our ports, the list of which is subjoined, the competent tribunals are ordered to proceed against them with the utmost rigour.
"III. Reckoning from the day of the publication of the preceding decree, every vessel arriving in our ports is bound to enter into a double security, which shall remain in force till the legitimacy of their papers is acknowledged, and sufficient proof is given that these vessels have not touched at an enemy's port.
"IV. In case it should be proved that the papers are false, or that, in opposition to the declaration of the captain, the vessel has touched at an enemy's port, the amount of the double security shall be immediately demanded, and the sum paid into the public treasury.
"V. As soon as the security shall be regulated, the liberation of the ships shall take place, in presence of the persons appointed for that purpose, by the minister of finance, who shall take care that owners shall not unload any thing that may be presumed to come under the description of English goods.
"VI. In case it should be proved that the goods are actually of English fabrication, to have been brought from an enemy's port, they shall not only be confiscated for the benefit of the public treasury, but the double security shall be forthwith demanded, and the ship compelled to put to sea immediately; and in case of bad weather, no indulgence shall be allowed, but under the most vigilant inspection, such as a guard, &c.
"VII. All correspondence, printed journals, &c. brought by neutrals, shall be seized and burnt.
"VIII. All passengers or travellers, not able to prove that they do not come from the British islands, shall be immediately sent out of the kingdom.
"IX. All the former prohibitory limitations, relative to the English trade, are to remain in full force, so far as they are not affected by the present decree.
"X. All persons transgressing against these determinations, shall be so considered as opposing the laws of the kingdom, and punished accordingly.
"XI. Our minister of finance is alone and personally responsible for the strict execution of these determinations.—Our ministers of war and marine shall put under his disposal detachments of hussars, gens d'armes or infantry, together with such sloops and armed vessels as he may require.
"XII. Our ministers of marine, war, and finance, are charged each so far as they are concerned, with the execution of the present decree."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Eliza, Kenner, 25 days from St. Bartholomews, bound to Alexandria.
Sloop Katy Maria, Storer, 48 hours from New-York.
Sch'r William, Hatch, 5 days from Falmouth. Ship Pocahontas, Tompkins, of this port arrived in the bay bound to Baltimore on Saturday; left Liverpool the 4th October, at which place left the following vessels from Virginia: Caledonian, Dickson; Mentor, Waterman; Edward, Elliot, and Two Generals.—On the 6th Nov. in lat. 35, long. 71, fell in with the schooner Richmond of Bridge-Port, from Antigua 16 days out, had sprung a leak 2 days before, had then near 4 feet water in her hold, finding it impossible to keep her free, the crew determined to abandon her—took them off.
The Ontario, Nye, from Newbedford, and the Flora, Stephenson from Charleston arrived at Plymouth the 26th Sept. detained. The Woodrop Sims, Haynes, of this port, arrived off Falmouth the 25th Sept. and proceeded to London. The Augustus, Howe, from Virginia, arrived off Dover the 26th Sept. The Sisters, Farren, from Charleston, had arrived at Penzance, and the Swift, M'Gibbon, from the same port in Clyde. The brig Constellation from Boston arrived at Falmouth the 26th September, detained. The Revenge, Capt. Reid, left Falmouth for Portsmouth on the 26th Sept. Fanny, Smith, from China, last from Philadelphia, and the Monticello, from New-York for Amsterdam arrived at Falmouth the 17th Sept. detained. The Union, Baker, for Virginia, passed Gravesend the 17th Sept.
The Christian, Pearson, from Virginia, has arrived at Newcastle.
The sch'r James, Robinson, of this port, has arrived at Antigua.
Sales at Auction.
BY JAMES TAYLOR.
On Wednesday next, the 18th instant, at 11 o'Clock, at my office, 21 hhds. Sugar; 30 bags Coffee. Terms—60 days. November 16.
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the Circuit Court of the United States for the Virginia District, in a suit there depending between William Young Coker, Plaintiff; and Carter B. Page and Rebecca his wife; Chapman Johnson and Mary Ann his wife; William Nicholson, Margaret Nicholson, an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by John Cringan her guardian; and Agness Nicholson an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by Andrew Nicholson, her guardian, Defendants.
Will be Sold at Auction, for ready money, on the premises, on the 25th day of November,
That Valuable TENEMENT,
in the Borough of Norfolk, now in the occupation of Mr. James Herson—and the unimproved LOT OF GROUND opposite thereto. The Sale will commence between 11 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
C. Copland, Commissioner.
October 21.
An Interesting Subject.
(Our Schools, for the most part, pay not the smallest attention to the formation of the body, for it is no part of their plan. But, that it is no part of their plan, is an unpardonable fault; it is a bad sign that no one can discover the idea of bodily improvement in the compound idea expressed by the word School.—SALZMANN)
The subscriber having detached his personal attention from every other pursuit, in order to carry into effect an interesting plan of education, in which he is individually concerned, will on the 16th instant open his School for the reception of male pupils from five to twelve years of age. The establishment of habitual, robust health, and the development of the perfect growth, strength, and activity of the body by proper exercises, will obtain the same attention as the cultivation of the head and heart; and parents, who in proposing to give their children a liberal education, desire to render them virtuous and healthy as well as enlightened, are invited to inquire into the nature and merit of the subscriber's arrangements.
The pupils will be boarded at six pounds per quarter, with a credit of twelve months, or a discount of 25 per cent for cash. The tuition will be, as usual, three-pence per quarter, payable in advance. More detailed information may be had on application by letter or otherwise to
L. Anderson, P. M.
Nov. 11.
12w10D
Williamsburg.

St. Mary's College.
GRAND LOTTERY,
BALTIMORE.
Authorised by the General Assembly of the State of Maryland; the Scheme of which Lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing besides a large number of other good prizes,
 1 prize of - 30,000 Dollars,  1 do. of - 15,000  3 do. of - 10,000  2 do. of - 5,000  3 do. of - 1,500  7 do. of - 1,000 
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dollars. The Scheme contains only 21,500 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Baltimore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G & R WAITE'S truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market-street and Charles-street, Baltimore. The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the Tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, in Maiden Lane, New-York.
N. B. Distant adventurers accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the inspection of adventurers.
October 14. 3m
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank.
Campbell & Wheeler. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun.
Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hhds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50
barrels do. RUM, 30 hhds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 0 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffels; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Hefians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs.
October 24. tf
St. Mary's College Lottery of Baltimore.
TICKETS for Sale by Rowland & Triplett.
October 16. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING,
with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November.
P. Barraud. tf
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and
in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of superior quality—For Sale by
William Pennock. tf
August 26. tf
For RENT. The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street,
with or without the house.
Thomas Blanchard. tf
September 28. tf
For RENT. The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar,
at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to
Thomas Willock. tf
August 24. tf
REMOVAL.
WOOD & HASTINGS,
Have removed to No. 76, Main-street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE) They have on hand a general assortment of
English, India and French Goods.
September 11. tf
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House,
adjoining the Subscriber's, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes;—also a convenient Dwelling-House near the Bridge, adjoining Mrs. Archer's, at present occupied by Mr. Nicholson;—also that pleasant retired House on Brewer-street, occupied by Stephen Harris; and some Ware-Houses on my wharf, with or without the wharf. For further particulars apply to
James Tucker. tf
October 12. tf
Forty Dollars Reward,
Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEFFERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high.—Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the subscriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are hereby cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way.
Henry Heffernan. tf
Glebe, Middlesex, July 4. tf
NOTICE.
Those who have claims against the estate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceased, are requested to bring them in to the subscriber properly authenticated: and those indebted, are requested to make immediate payment, otherwise suits will be commenced against them, as the situation of the estate will not admit of any indulgence.
Jane Collins, Adm'r x. tf
October 28. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves,
20,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 20,000 Red do. do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by
L. Mansfield. tf
Fortsmouth, May 8. tf
ARROWSMITH'S Grand Map of the World.
PROPOSALS
Of Thomas L. Plowman, for publishing by subscription, Arrowsmith's Map of the World, on a globular projection.
Containing all the new discoveries to the present time, and exhibiting the extent and boundaries of all the empires, kingdoms, and states in the world, with the tracts of the most distinguished navigators, carefully collected from the best charts, maps, voyages, &c. extant, and regulated by captain Cook's accurate astronomical observations.
CONDITIONS.
 1. The size of the Map will be upwards of 6 feet by 3 feet, and shall be engraved in the very best manner, and printed on paper of the first quality.  2. The price to subscribers on cloth and rollers elegantly coloured, will be eight dollars, payable on delivery, and fully equal to the English copy which sells at eighteen dollars. To non subscribers there will be an advance of two dollars. Subscriptions received by S. Dillworth at the Exchange Coffee-House, where the original may be seen. 
November 11. 3m
For SALE. At very reduced prices at the Subscriber's Store, by the piece or package,
Well assorted Italian SILKS, entitled
to draw back, Kendal Cottons, Rose Blankets, Plain s, Duffels, Fearnoughts, Fine, Superfine and common Cloths, Baizes, Flannels, Yarn and cotton Hose, German Rolls, Bed Ticks, Cotton Cambricks, do. Cords, Linens, Dimities, Checks, 600 Kilmanack Caps, Oznaburgs, Striped Hollands, and a good assortment of India Cottons.
November 11. T. Blanchard. 3
200 barrels FLOUR, of superior
quality for family use, 10 hogheads Tobacco, suitable for the West-India Markets. 100 barrels New York Port, city inspection, 50 do. Carolina do. 50 hhds 25 barrels Antigua Sugars, 40,000 wt Green Coffee, Madeira Wine, London Brown Stout, Philadelphia Porter, Claret, Hermitage, Burgundy, &c. &c.—For sale on liberal terms by
C. & F. Whittle. 8
November 11. tf
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn,
120 hogheads Bordolease CLARET,
96 casks Roll Brimstone, 100 boxes Castle Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hhds shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by
William Pennock. tf
October 12. tf
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match,
2 do. grey do. do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proce Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
Sept. 25. tf
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance,
Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and
other GOODS.
Thomas Blanchard. tf
September 28. tf
Thomas H. Parker,
Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL,
newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and situated on a never failing stream; although she works at present only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abundant supply for ten pair. Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's-Mills) about two miles farther, now in complete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not superior to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently believes, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia.—Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any number of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter.
October 5. tf
FOR SALE, By JOHN GRANBERRY,
On Commerce-Street, 50 tons Logwood, 20,000 feet good Mahogany, 30,000 feet square Oak Timber, 30,000 do. square Pine do. 100 barrels Pork, 100 tierces Rice, 5 pipes French Brandy, 10 quarter casks Lisbon Wine, 15 hhds. Jamaica Sugars, 5 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 2 pucheons Tabago Rum, Gun Powder, Segars, Clocks, Soap, Red and White Oak Staves
He has for Rent a Ware-House on Commerce-Street, and a very comfortable Dwelling-House near Boush-street.
Sept. 30. 6w
For SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM,
30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork.
George Wilson. tf
November 4. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp-bell'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 hogheads 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, Madera, 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 kggs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kggs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour.
John D. Haldane. tf
July 31. tf
Wood and Hastings,
No. 76, Main-Street,
Have received from London and Liverpool, via Baltimore, 60 packages composing a complete assortment of
Fall and Winter GOODS;
Amongst which are Best blue, black, bottle green, and olive broad Cloths; fashionable Cassimeres; coarse Cloths; coarse and fine Coatings; Flannels and Baizes; Kendal Cottons; blue and white Kerseys and Halfbacks; blue and drab Plains; Flusings; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swansdown; Bennett's Cord and Toilette; Veiling; Durants; Calimancoes; Ruffles and Bum-bazets; Manchetter Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheeting; Diapers and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dimities; Cambricks; Muffins; Ginghams; fancy Muffins; Hosiery; Pins; Thread, &c. &c.
Also, an assortment of
French Lustrings; silk Velvets; black
and white silk Hose; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Tafels; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c.
Likewise,
10 bales India Cottons,
2 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls.
October 5. tf
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 Cassimeres, Coarse Cloths of every description, Superfine white and scarlet Flannels, Hosiery of every description, S. 4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Superfine Hollands for Shirting, Oznaburgs, Tow and Flaxen, Kendal Cottons in small assorted bales, Manchetter 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 Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Hessens, Heedens, Flaxen Rolls, Platillas, &c. entitled to debenture, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper.
September 28. 2m
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 Halfbacks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 10 do. Twilled Sack do. 5 do. British Oznaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheeting, 20 trunks fashionable Goods, 4 cases Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kggs F and F 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. 2m
September 25. tf
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their
Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cassimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulettes; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dress; Calicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchetter Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheeting; 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. tf
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 Fortes.
September 16. 2m
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received by the Ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an assortment of
Fall and Winter GOODS,
Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimeres, Bennet's patent Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Kendal Cottons, Yarn, Worsted 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. 2m
For SALE,
Imported in the Galiot Fortune, captain Norton, from Teuerneffe,
100 pipes and 90 hhds. L. P. Tene-
riffe WINE,
of superior quality. Apply to
Phinehas Dana. tf
September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT,
For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to
William Pennock. tf
Who has on hand,
Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT.
September 16. tf
Landing from on board the Georgiana, from Amsterdam,
Choice GIN in pipes,
Holland Sail Cloth, Ticklenburgs, Glasware in small cafes, Old Hock in cafes of one dozen, Linseed Oil in casks, Dutch Smoking Pipes in cafes, a quantity of empty Jugs — For Sale by
Moses Myers. tf
Sept. 30. tf
FOR SALE,
50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Palts 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles.
Proby, Harmanon & Co. tf
March 2. tf
GERMAN LINENS, &c.
 16 bales coarse Lin