Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-08-24 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 1808.
NO. 17.]
THE SUBSCRIBER Having purchased of John Mearns his Stock, with the good will of the Cellar, known by the name of Mearns's Porter-Cellar, informs the publick that a supply of Barne's Double ALE is just received, and will be sold on moderate terms by wholesale and retail.
V. Chapman. Cash for Empty Bottles. August 19.
FOR RENT. That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris.
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.
A very convenient Dwelling-House just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. Who has in Store,
A few thousand bushels Liverpool stowed SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the undivided attention of the medical profession. Some professional gentlemen have received in one department of the sciences, others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescriptions in chronic diseases, and the length of time which he has spent in the sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, renders the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachable, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtues of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vend, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unceasingly testimoines of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances are made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the fame remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed. Therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland. I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, without assistance. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently used them in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor. I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plumb Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been affected with very violent rheumatic pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatic affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR.
The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomach Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in softening weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO. Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Wards cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to seamen and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Viz for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse.
The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second Street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD's, Petersburg. Where also may be had, THE IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID. For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of addies, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
From the North American.
No. I. Although long since withdrawn from those active political scenes, in which I once took an anxious part, I find it impossible to remain an uninterested spectator of passing events. The transactions of the day involve objects too important to this Western world, too vitally essential to the independence of the United States, to leave it possible for any man, who justly appreciates that independence, to view them with unconcern. However age may have slackened the course of that vital current, which once rushed impetuously through my veins, or retirement have enabled him to contemplate without emotion, the low intrigues and vile stratagems of party, the real patriot can never cease to feel for his country; nor can he see her hurried to the brink of that precipice, to dash over which is death, without raising his warning voice to announce her danger. That voice may be disregarded—he may anticipate the neglect it will experience—but he will do what he thinks his duty.
Never, since the all-subduing legions of ancient Rome carried conquest & chains to the remotest regions of the earth, has human liberty been so nearly banished from the world, has national sovereignty been so nearly swallowed up, by one immense military despotism, as at the present moment. In less than ten years, more has been done than is now to be achieved.—Since her present emperor seized the reins of government in France, a much greater military force has been subjected to his power, than ten years ago to be subdued.
That Europe, if united and directed by one great mind, is able to give laws to the rest of the world, has never been doubted. What is now wanted to complete that union? Those vast powers, which formerly checked and balanced each other, exist no longer, or exist only to employ the remnant of their strength in executing the mandates of their conqueror. Even Russia obeys his will, and at the nod of Napoleon, weakly and wickedly directs her disgraced arms against her most faithful and most honourable friend. A submissive continent has received his yoke, and is ready to waste its treasures, and to pour out its blood in his service.
What arrests the application of this immense force to the residue of the world? What secures a single spot of our earth from those chains, which are prepared for all, and which have been imposed on all, whom the Colossal power of France has been able to reach? What prevents the perfect union of Europe, and the consequent subjugation of the rest of the globe?
No American is too ignorant to give the true answer to these questions. Destroy the preponderance of the British navy, place the dominion of the sea in the hands of him who rules the land, enable Buonaparte to wait his countless legions to whatever shores he may direct them, and the most uninformed of my fellow citizens, the most obsequious and infatuated advocate of that fatal system, which so steadily pursues this object, must feel that the last barrier to the universal empire of one man, is removed.
I do not think it necessary to prove this proposition. It is one of those self-evident truths, which like an axiom in mathematics, carries conviction with it. No mind can resist its intrinsic demonstration.
What then is the course which America ought to pursue? What does her interest dictate? What will rescue her liberty from impending danger?—What will best secure her independence?
These are questions most deeply interesting to us all, and on which it behoves us all most seriously to reflect.
To those who guide the councils of the nation, it belongs, to mark out the nation's course, and I shall not presume to say, what that course ought to be.—But this I will venture to affirm—the most deadly foe of American independence, the most malignant enemy of human liberty, can devise nothing so certainly fatal to that independence, nothing so inevitably destructive of that liberty, as impairing the maritime strength of Britain, and thus transferring the dominion of the seas, from an island incapable of becoming a great military power to a sovereign who already wields almost the whole military force of the European continent.
Why then should America throw her weight into the scale already so preponderant? Why does she endeavour to augment a power which already threatens to overwhelm the whole human race? Why should she place additional means in the hands of the greatest of soldiers of the age, who is at the same time the most stern, systematic, cruel and unrelenting tyrant with whom an angry Heaven has ever scourged a sinning world? Why should she endeavour to put beneath his feet the only obstacle to the full accomplishment of his ambitious schemes?
I know not why America should pursue these objects. That every motive which ought to influence human conduct, should impel her in a contrary direction, and inspire her with different wishes, appears to be so obvious, that I reluctantly credit the clearest evidence, which is continually flowing in upon me in support of the fact. Yet I am compelled to
*The present manly exertions of Spain, so honourable to the people of that country, and so disgraceful to their rulers, will, I fear, give no permanent check to the progress of French domination. It is a check to be apprehended, that this late assertion of national independence, made by a gallant people, who had been betrayed by their government, will terminate in a bloody proscription, of which all that is noble and patriotic, will become the victims. Certainly without the aid of England, not the most romantic chivalry could hope for success.
credit it. I am compelled to believe that those who now administer the government, either feel partialities in favour of France, and prejudices against England, which have determined them to put in hazard the independence of their country, by becoming the ally of the former in a war, undertaken and carried on for the extermination of the latter; or they believe that England must sink, that the attempt to defend our independence must then inevitably fail, and that it has become the part of wisdom to diminish the severity of slavery, by courting in time the favour of our master.
If, in these opinions, my fellow citizens concur with their rulers, desperate indeed is their situation, and vain would be any attempt of mine, to arouse their nobler feelings. But I cannot yet believe, that America has wrested the right of self-government from a parent state, whose laws are the freest and mildest of Europe, from whom we derive the wisest and the soundest institutions, as well as the best guards of liberty, in order to surrender that inestimable privilege to an unfeeling military despot, in whose hands, rewards, bribes, chains, confiscation and death, are instruments which, in the execution of his plans, he uses with absolute cold-blooded indifference.
I shall, therefore, devote a few numbers to the purpose of inviting the attention of my countrymen, to some of the most conspicuous of those facts, which appear to me to demonstrate the existence of that baneful system, which I have ascribed to those in power.
SENEX. No. II.
I have said, that those who rule our councils, have been regularly and systematically urging, the nation into the arms of France, by plunging us into a war with Britain. The mode, by which alone this pernicious object can be effected is too apparent to be mistaken. The power of peace and war being essentially in the people, their minds must be prepared for war before they can be engaged in one. It is not by openly avowing the design, that this can be accomplished. The people of this country are disinclined to war, and an open direct avowal of a wish to involve them in one, might defeat its own purpose. It is by rousing the angry passions; by exasperating those keen resentments, which have been excited against a foreign nation, that the Americans are to be prepared to wage war upon that nation. It is by exaggerating the injuries inflicted by Britain; by concealing, softening, and even denying those heaped upon us by France; by misrepresenting the conduct of those powers, and misstating their views, that America is to be induced to facilitate the imposition of manacles on herself, by uniting with the latter to hasten the downfall of the former.
Who has not perceived the too successful industry with which this baneful system has been pursued?
I will not invite my fellow-citizens to look back to 1793, and to follow the man on whom people have bestowed their confidence, from that period to the present. I will not invite them to recollect the ardent and persevering zeal, with which those men continued to defend the right of France to exercise, in this country, the choicest attributes of sovereignty, not will I call their attention to the malignant rage with which the best patriots of our country were pursued for defending that sovereignty. But it will be useful to advert to one fact which appears to have escaped the publick attention, and which is of some importance in marking the temper of those who govern publick opinion. It is this: In the measures adopted by the belligerent powers which are deemed injurious to this country, France has generally taken the lead. For the purpose of exasperation, the past offences of Great-Britain are frequently recapitulated. Among them is the order of the 9th of June, 1793. Neither the subsequent treaty, nor the ample compensation we have received for captures made under that order, can erase it from our catalogue of injuries. Our resentments are still to be excited by it. Yet we are never told, that in the preceding month, a decree still less defensible in principle, still more injurious to our rights, was made by the government of France.—We are never told, that for the captures under this and other decrees of the same power, which subjected to confiscation every vessel sailing under the American flag, no compensation has ever been made. Degrading to our government and to our nation, as have and continue to be the claims and practices of France, we are never reminded of this, or of any other fact which might disclose to us our real situation, whilst every measure adopted by a nation struggling for her own liberty, in which ours is involved, is presented to us in the most odious colours, and dilated upon with an assiduity which never relaxes.
I shall not rely on the conduct of those now in power, while they constituted an opposition; but shall pass to those transactions which manifest the temper with which they have administered our national affairs.
In the United States, as in all popular governments, publick opinion is in a great measure regulated by the press. It is, of consequence, the vehicle by which the government conveys to the people those sentiments which it wishes to inculcate. In those presses, therefore, which enjoy the sun-shine of ministerial favour and patronage, which are professedly devoted to the support of the administration, and to the furtherance of its designs, we may look with confidence for the certain expression of the ministerial will. All have perceived with that unwearied diligence these presses have laboured to diffuse through the mass of the people, a most rancorous and envenomed hatred of England, while every fact, which might open their eyes to the real dangers to be apprehended from France, has been
refoledly kept out of view. No man, who will look into these papers, and they have been read with partiality by a great majority of the community, can refuse his assent to the truth, that the ruling sentiment which pervades them is hostility to England, and a consequent accordance with the views of France. I will not cite paragraphs to illustrate the truth of this assertion. I make it fearless of contradiction. The columns of the papers alluded to, are replete with evidences of the fact; and those who are not satisfied of its verity, would require some proof auxiliary to his own splendour, that the sun shines at mid-day. No man can inspect the Aurora, the National Intelligencer, the Enquirer, or any paper enjoying the favour of the administration, without perceiving one unvarying effort to lead the American people into a war with England.
I do not mention this fact as one which has not been observed by others, for there are few who have not felt its influence, but for the purpose of requesting the attention of my fellow-citizens to its origin and intended effect.
Can it be believed, that papers which are deemed semi-official, which are known to devote themselves to the service of the administration, and to partake of its bounty, would continually urge a system which that administration disapproved? It cannot be believed. No man can hesitate to admit, that the press is a powerful engine, wielded by the government, skilfully, and with immense effect, for the promotion of its favourite object.
If the means constantly employed have a certain and obvious tendency to produce a particular end, that end must be desired by those who employ the means. Who then can resist the conclusion that a war with Britain is most anxiously desired by that administration, under whose auspices the means calculated to produce it are so unremittingly employed?
Let it not be said, that it is unjust to ascribe to the administration, opinions which may be propagated by the editors of newspapers, or that the fact is in itself too unimportant to form the basis of so serious a charge as a desire to involve the nation in a war, which, without the interposition of Providence, must terminate in the subjugation of this once free and happy country. The favour of government would be infallibly withdrawn from papers which obstinately persisted in opposing its views, and no man is so ignorant of the influence of the press, as to deem it an unimportant instrument in effecting great political objects. By no men in existence is its capacity more justly appreciated than by those whom it has elevated to almost unlimited power, and who now use it as a mean to excite our hostility against England.
It is then a most serious and a most infallible proof of the spirit by which the present administration is actuated. It is one which demands the solemn consideration of the American people. SENEX.
THE INVISIBLE HAND FROM THE NEW YORK AMERICAN CITIZEN.
National Degradation.—Copy the accompanying article from the print issued in this city of Wednesday evening last, generally and properly denominated the "Publick Nuisance." Whence the article was obtained I will not conjecture. Whether it was transmitted from France to Philadelphia, and by the chief pander in Philadelphia, which is sometimes the case, forwarded to this city for first publication by way of concealing the source, the reader may determine.—But since it contains a passage which to my mind is alarming, I beg leave to state the fact, that although I am in the habit of reading with attention all the gazettes in the United States, I have not seen it in any other publick paper.
If it be true, as it is asserted in the presence of the world by the Paris Journal Du Commerce, that the "DESTINIES OF AMERICA ARE DIRECTED BY BUONAPARTE" what would we say; what do? Appear the "direction?" Abdicate our sovereignty? Become Swiss?—More degraded than the Spaniards, who are making a gallant and noble resistance to the tyranny and perfidy of Napoleon? My God, what are French emissaries bringing us to! Whether will infatuation lead us? "Let it be impressed upon our minds, let it be instilled into our children" that like Philip of Macedon, Napoleon first corrupts and next destroys.
From the Publick Nuisance of Wednesday.
"In Dutch papers the armaments at Flushing and Antwerp are described as "part of the system which animates the whole coast from the Texel to Brest," and, observes the Journal du Commerce, "such are the comprehensive faculties of Napoleon as not only to embrace the destinies of the continent, TO DIRECT THE INTERESTS OF AMERICA and Asia, and to control the passions of Africa, but in order to consolidate the peace and happiness of the world, again prepares the means to crush the tyrant of the seas."
* See Gardener's speech in congress, which was the cause of his being shot by Campbell.
† The Editor of the American Citizen thus denominated "The Publick Advertiser," a democratick paper of New York. ED. LEC.
Ten Dollars Reward
For Negro ALECK, purchased of Mr. Hubbard of this place, of a very dark complexion, has lost his upper fore teeth; had on when he went away a coarse check shirt and cassimere pantaloons, long coat and white hat; he was seen near Tappahosier's Ferry, York, where I suspect he is still lurking, or at Williamsburg where he has a wife. George Veale.
August 23.

Last night's mail brought back the Ledger of the 19th inst. for all our subscribers west of Richmond and some to the northward, which had been regularly forwarded from this post-office. To whom we are to charge this neglect or design, we know not; but to us the injury is serious, and may be a disappointment to our subscribers. We take this occasion to observe that our papers are regularly put into this post-office, and as regularly forwarded from it.
It appears that the officers of Mr. Jefferson's navy, were treated with neglect at the Havanna, while even the masters of Providence privateers were noticed with respect. We are sorry on account of the officers, but when the people of Havanna, recollected that Mr. Jefferson is pursuing a measure, which he expects will deprive their men, women, and children of bread to eat, it was not surprising that they were a little cool to the officers of his navy.
It has eke-out, that there will be a considerable sale of Louisiana lands next year, to supply the deficit in the publick revenue, and to avoid direct taxes. Now this will be given as a masterpiece of wisdom, and yet it is exactly the case of an individual, whose lands have heretofore yielded him an annual income beyond his wants, but now from his own bad management, yielding him nothing, he is compelled to supply present wants, to part with the means of future support.
In the last Raleigh paper it is stated, that Mr. Cameron has lost his election, and that Mr. Stanley and Mr. Culpepper were elected. No information had been received from the district for which Mr. Pierson offered. These were the only federalists who offered as representatives to congress for the state of North-Carolina.
The embargo advocates say, that the embargo must be continued, or we must go to war. We would ask with whom are we to go to war? With France we presume, to compel her to respect our rights on shore, and with Great-Britain to compel her to respect our rights on the ocean. The objects are honourable, and we should like to see means proportioned to the ends. We should like much to see an argument, to prove that war will be a necessary consequence of raising our embargo. There may be hidden causes why war would happen, but of those we have no knowledge.
We ask for information—does the subject or citizen of a foreign nation, who obtains a commission in the army or navy of France, take an oath of allegiance to France, and does that oath, include an oath of abjuration of allegiance to the country of such subject or citizen?
The Selectmen of SALEM refused to call a meeting to petition for the suspension of the embargo, according to the invitation of the Selectmen of Boston—The inhabitants of Portsmouth (N. H.) have agreed to a petition.
The northern federal prints have lately been filled with abuse of the executive for sending capt. Haley, (whose character is indecently traduced) as a messenger to convey dispatches to Europe. Of the character of capt. Haley we know nothing; but the editors of the federal prints must excuse us from giving full credence to all that they say, after the specimens which we have seen of their liability to pervert the most honourable actions and motives in others. Whatever captain Haley's character may be, he is employed but as a messenger, as one to fetch and carry; and his appointment, if it may be so called, was certainly too trivial to require a minute investigation of all the transactions of his life. His being chosen by Mr. Armstrong to bring his dispatches, is an evidence of his having been deemed by him a trust-worthy man; and a proper discretion and fidelity is all that is required of a messenger. The continued disturbance made and the many hundreds of columns which have been occupied with this subject, furnish a strong evidence of the weakness of the cause attempted to be supported by it, from its friends attaching importance to matters of so light import. Nat. Int.
"EMBARGO"—It is said that Mr. Gallatin was asked a few days since, whilst in Philadelphia, how long the embargo would be kept on; that he replied, "until the people take it off."
The substance of the preceding article, which is copied from the Baltimore Federal Republican, is confirmed by a recent declaration of Mr. Jefferson, at the City of Washington, which we state on authority, that we know to be correct:
Conversing on the subject of the embargo—Mr. Jefferson declared, "I will have a law passed at the next session of congress, which shall compel, under severe penalties, every American vessel now abroad to return to the ports of the United States—and, I will have a law passed, increasing the penalties, which by the existing laws, are intended for evasions of the embargo."
The severity and duration of this most destructive, and fatal measure, may be correctly estimated from such declarations, pronounced as they are, in a tone most imperatively decisive. "I will have a law passed" is certainly a new mode of expression in a free country—and, however conformed to the general conduct of the Executive, is an assumption of influence, which discretion might have restrained. Political Register.
The Spanish Consuls in the United States will probably soon have new commissions to present to
the president to request Exequaturs. What course will our executive take? Boston Paper.
It is very probable that before long, an ambassador from the Junta in Spain will arrive in the United States. "Spain was the first nation which admitted American vessels and their prizes into her ports, after the commencement of our revolution." Three millions were then contending here for the right of self-government—now twelve millions are contending for the same right there. Ibid.
For the Information of the concerned. (COPY.)
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, August 2, 1808.
SIR—Your letter is before me—the act of the 10th of March does not provide for an extension of credit for duties on certain articles imported subsequent to the dates of the law. The credit, therefore, cannot be extended in such cases.
I am, Sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, (Signed) G. DUVAL.
The Collector of the Port of Philadelphia.
N. B. The articles above alluded to are Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa, Pepper, Indigo, and Wine, paying 25 cents per gallon. J. G.
The following is Mr. Jefferson's answer to the address of the Orleans Legislature.
Gentlemen—I ask the favour of you to communicate in such way as you shall think most proper, the enclosed answer to the address of the legislative council and house of representatives of the territory of Orleans, of March 29th, and to accept for yourselves, the assurances of my high consideration and respect.
TH: JEFFERSON. The hon. J. Poydras, President of the Legislative Council, &c.
THE ANSWER. To the Legislative Council and house of Representatives of the Territory of Orleans.
I receive, fellow-citizens, with a just sensibility, the expressions of esteem & approbation communicated in your kind address of the 22d of March, and am thankful for them;—The motives which have led to my retirement from office, were dictated by a sense of duty, and will, I trust, be approved by my fellow citizens generally.
It is indeed a source of real concern, that an impartial neutrality scrupulously observed towards the belligerent nations of Europe, has not been sufficient to protect us against encroachments on our rights; and although deprecating war, should no alternative be presented us but disgraceful submission to unlawful pretensions, I have entire confidence in your assurances that you will cheerfully submit to whatever sacrifices and privations may be necessary for vindicating the rights, the honour and independence of our nation.
Far from a disposition to avail ourselves of the peculiar situation of any belligerent nation, to ask concessions incompatible with the rights, with justice or reciprocity, we have never proposed to any the sacrifice of a single right, and in consideration of existing circumstances we have been willing, when our duty to other nations permitted us to relax for a time, and in some cases that strictness of right which the laws of nature, the acknowledgments of the civilized world and the equality of independence of nations entitle us to.—Should, therefore, excessive and continued injuries compel at length a resort to the means of self-redress, we are strong in the consciousness that no wrong committed on our part, no precipitancy in repelling the wrongs committed by others, no want of moderation in our exertions of voluntary justice, but undeniable aggressions on us, and the avowed purpose of continuing them will have produced a recurrence so little consonant with our principles or inclinations.
To carry with me into retirement the approbation and esteem of my fellow-citizens, will indeed be the highest reward they can confer on me, and certainly the only one I have ever desired. I invoke the favour of heaven, fellow citizens, towards yourselves and our beloved country. TH: JEFFERSON.
Washington, June 11, 1809.
JEFFERSON, BRITAIN, AND THE FEDERALISTS.
I have seen a gentleman, who had a singular conversation with the President on the subject of our foreign relations, and if I had not the greatest confidence in the communicator, I should not give it publicity—not because I doubt that the President harbours such sentiments, but because I could scarcely think him so far sunk in folly and madness as to have expressed them.
Speaking of Great Britain, he declared, that we were continually robbed, plundered, and insulted by those sea robbers; and that unless the Orders of Council were relaxed before the sailing of the July packet, we must have war with England; that our difficulties with that country, were owing in a great measure to the Federalists; for that they had induced the British government to believe, that our strong measures, if continued, would revolutionize the country.
In such like passionate and outrageous strain, did he continue for some time, to vent his spleen against England and the Federalists. If Harry the VIII. or Napoleon the Great, or any other royal tyrant, had thus lavished his unmanly abuse against a foreign government, or his own subjects, it would have been in character, and have excited no other sensation than our curiosity; but when the organ of the national will gives vent to his private feelings of antipathy or revenge, against a nation, with which that will compels him to preserve the relations of amity, if it can be done with honour, we have a right to pronounce him, at least unfaithful to his trust; and if it be an offence in a judge, to display his angry passions upon judicial subjects, and he has thought it an impeachable offence, surely it must be more highly reprehensible in the chief magistrate, upon whose temper, prudence and discretion in executive affairs, the honour and welfare of the country so highly depend.
When we see the President stooping to abuse the Federalists, for consequences which have inevitably flowed from his own measures, we are at a loss which to admire most, his assurance or his folly. It would, indeed, puzzle a philosopher, who has spent his whole life in tracing causes from effects, to attribute any thing like agency to the Federalists, in producing the present unhappy situation of our country. But as the charge proceeds from such
high authority, it is entitled to that consideration, which coming from an inferior source, it would not merit. The venal and prostituted Democratick presses received no other answer to such jargon as this, but silent, scornful contempt.
The ascendancy of Mr. Jefferson and his party, has been too unlimited to admit of question—and the imperious sway, which he exercised over that party, has not been conceded even from the weakest optics. Never was the parliament of Great-Britain more obsequious to the will of Oliver Cromwell, than congress to his measures—he dictated, and they obeyed—his reasons were secrets of state, which reasons of state prohibited him from divulging—and so little regard was publicly avowed, in the face of the nation, that upon executive recommendation, congress ought not to think, but to act. The Federalists could not provoke a word from the legislature; they could not elicit a spark of light from that opaque body; they were even denied the ordinary time to deliberate upon the most important measures—and to prevent an appeal to the nation, and silence effectually the clamour of the minority, congress often descended to the cowardly measures of closing their doors—the majority observing a sullen and contemptuous silence, and covered with a coat of mail, impenetrable alike to the artillery of reason and to the shafts of ridicule, trampled under foot all opposition. The machine is always deaf; your argument must be addressed to the master mover; congress was therefore not to be impeded in its course, and the federalists were obliged to be spectators only, of scenes portending the most gloomy events. Finding resistance in vain, and knowing that nothing but the actual experience of these events, could convince the nation, they retired from the contest. It is, indeed, unfortunate, that their predictions were realized; but as if they spoke with the voice of a prophet, they warned the nation of the very ills under which she labours, and to which she is fast tending. The tide of experiment they knew would flow—and whether we are on the "full tide of successful experiment," is now to be decided by the nation. The only hope of the federalists ever has been, that this experiment would be fully and fairly tried—while yet there was strength enough in the body politic to endure it. The experiment is fast approaching to a consummation, and Mr. Jefferson shrinks from the result; he knows and feels his desperate condition, and is determined to apply desperate remedies. The authors of our national evils could alone feel them. The Federalists would have ample cause to exult; but they cannot rejoice at the calamities of the nation.
If the people are left to themselves fairly to test the merits of his administration by its fruits, our rulers must answer for their conduct. This dreadful reckoning is the very thing Mr. Jefferson fears, and is determined to avoid; and war against England and the federalists are the means to be employed. The only domestick enemies whom he dreads are federalists—these, strengthened by the experience of the nation of the two systems of administration, and armed by his numerous indiscretions, to call them by no harsher name, would be too formidable, when the spirit of enchantment, which rendered heretofore invulnerable, shall leave him exposed to their attacks. The only foreign enemies whom he dreads are the British—a pacification with them would rouse the ire of Napoleon, and would not only deprive him of the support, but expose him to the bitter denunciations of the French party here, to whom he has owed and still owes his support. The giddy passions of the multitude are already sufficiently excited against the British; to complete the triumph, it is only necessary to direct those passions against the federalists—and this must be done! A war with England, without a declaration against the federalists, would be hazardous indeed—for the latter, if left untouched, might too certainly expose the folly and madness of such a measure, under existing circumstances.
War then, must take place, to save Mr. Jefferson;—against England, for Napoleon's liberty of the seas;—and against the federalists, for Mr. Jefferson's liberty of doing what he pleases. The federalists are already denounced to the friends of peace, for disturbing harmony with England—and to the war-hot enemies of England, for their attachment to that country. Did the federalists issue the proclamation of rebellion in Vermont, to make Britain believe that we were weary under the embargo? Did the federalists send back the British treaty, concluded under the most advantageous circumstances, even without opening it to the senate, (an essential branch of the treaty-making power) for fear a settlement with England would be war with France? Did the federalists send British deserters in a defenceless ship, through the British squadron, to whom they had been refused, in order to protect them rather by the laws of nations at sea, than by the laws of the land on shore? If the federalists did these things, then they invited aggression, spurned at pacification, proclaimed to the British government our domestick disorders, and are enemies to the best interests of their country; but if they did not do these things, let those answer for them who did. North American.
From Mr. Madison's Monitor. It is asserted by col. Monroe in his letter justificatory of his conduct in acceding to the terms of the rejected treaty, that on the subject of impressment there was an informal understanding between himself and the British commissioners, that, in future there should be no improper exercise of the practice of impressing men from on board American vessels. This assertion is calculated to impose upon the publick; for it is an undeniable fact that a letter exists, written and signed by lord Auckland, one of the British commissioners who framed the treaty, wherein his lordship positively declares that it was not intended by him nor his colleague lord Holland, in any of their communications with the American ministers, to convey an idea that the British government would forego any of the privileges of impressment which it had previously claimed and exercised. It will be well for our friends to make this fact (and they may be confident it is a fact) as notorious as possible, because the enemies of the administration have laboured hard to induce the people to believe that Great-Britain was disposed to concede what was reasonable on the subject of impressment, which is not true.
From the Boston Gazette. COMMUNICATIONS.
The petition of the town of Boston ought to be understood by the people and president of the United States.
The words are plain enough, and the meaning of the sentences obvious. But without some knowledge of the views of the town in such a calm, dispassionate expression of their feelings and wishes, in a moment of distress and irritation, some serious mistakes may be made from regarding the petition as an evidence of our temper.
The only question to which the president wants a reply, respects our approbation of the continuance of the embargo. Whether we approved of its continuance, or not, could not depend on our opinions of the motives, with which it was imposed. Men of different parties had different degrees of faith in the wisdom, integrity and courage of those, who originated it. In order therefore to procure a simple, unbiased expression of publick sentiment on the great question—"whether the continuance of the embargo was politic or useful," it was necessary that it should be put in the most simple form. The petition is an answer to the question, concurred in by nine tenths of the inhabitants of the town.
As the president has the power fully to suspend the embargo, owing to the present situation of Spain and Portugal, to such extent as he may think fit, it was proper to recur to the state of these nations. It is done in the petition in such language as to be unobjectionable to the warmest patriotism of France.
In the debate on this petition the federalists carefully repressed their opinions and feelings with respect to the present administration. The cabinet of our country was treated with as much delicacy as if it was composed of Americans.
The president has now before him the calm, dispassionate expression of our sense of our local interests, and our opinion on the national policy we should pursue. We have exercised the right of free men in a manner becoming freemen. Acting in our corporate capacity, we have observed that respect towards the constituted authorities of our country, which we expect for ourselves.
Mr. Blake observed in the debate, that the government knew how unpopular and oppressive the embargo had become in its operation, and only wished or waited for an apology for its repeal. The distresses of the people and the novel situation of Europe furnish this apology. The petitions of our country will furnish an apology. And if government needs any other apology for a suspension of their measures than the prayers of a devoted country, they may ultimately find it in that catastrophe, which awaits the despised murmurs and neglected sufferings of a brave and free people.
FROM THE SAME. A SERIOUS QUESTION.
How long will the government persist in a ruinous experiment? For a short time the embargo laws enforced, at least on the Atlantic, though very many vessels, and some belonging to the friends of the measure, were forced off after the law was announced, but before the officers had their orders.
But at last it was found that French privateers could obtain provisions, and perhaps at Talleyrand's request, the permissions for France and her islands have become numerous, appearing to have in view merely the recovering property already there; it is believed in fact, they carried out the means of trade, partly in gold, and partly in provisions smuggled. This has been done mostly by those who call the embargo wise. Now it seems the government, hearing complaints from all parts of the continent that the laws are evaded, has directed that no more vessels shall sail even with permissions. This does not apply to the privateers of our friends however.—And least our coasting trade should also give some aid to the shipment of provisions to foreign ports, it is put under restrictions almost insupportable by a free people.
How long is this supportable in a free country? It would not break or evade the laws; but we would entreat a repeal. The ruinous effects to our country are now realised. Is not our silver and gold passing into Canada, to purchase exchange on London, which ought to be furnished by our own merchants, if they were allowed to ship the goods which fill the warehouses; and does not the government itself give 6 per cent premium for this exchange, which before the embargo was below par? and can we afford now to pay premiums? Will not every dollar of our funds be wanted another year to pay the expenses of government? for what is to furnish the treasury, after last year's revenue is exhausted? What but a direct tax or a new loan will furnish the means of paying the interest on our publick debt? Must we feel all these effects before we can realize they are certain. And what is the use of this system, but to build up our neighbours in Canada and Nova Scotia. Do not the British now supply us with that article of first necessity, salt, and without any duty too? Yet the price is enhanced. Whose is the profit of all this? Our revenue has lost the benefit of the duty, yet the poor pay the full price! Effects like this might be detailed to any extent, but the subject is painful to
A FRIEND OF HIS COUNTRY.
BOSTON, Aug. 13. The following DISSENT to the proceedings of the Town of Boston is in circulation, and has been signed by a number of respectable citizens.—It is published to shew there is no secrecy in the business.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
We the subscribers, citizens of the town of Boston, impressed with a sense of the danger to which our country is exposed, in consequence of the decrees and orders of the British and French nations, cannot but view with deep concern the adoption of measures which may embarrass the constituted authorities in executing those laws which are calculated to counteract their operation.
Impressed with these sentiments, we cannot but dissent from this hasty procedure of the town of Boston, on the 9th inst. in their address to the president of the United States, apprehending it will have a serious tendency to frustrate those measures which the government have thought fit to adopt as the most mild and efficacious to obtain a redress from the injuries we suffer from the Belligerent Powers.
Desirous of maintaining the peace and commerce of our country upon the fair principles of neutrality, we conceive it most advisable to submit those important objects to the legitimate authority, rather than by an improper interference to weaken those energies which are contemplated to restore our commerce and protect our injured seamen.

War we deprecate as an evil of the most distressing nature—Every principle of sacred policy urges us to avoid, if possible this calamity—We flatter ourselves that a strict adherence to the laws of government will have the most salutary effect to prolong the tranquility of the U. States, and defend our national honour from outrage and violence.
We cannot however but regret, that a systematic plan appears to be adopted to excite distrust, and resentment against individuals composing the present administration, and under the fallacious plea of removing the EMBARGO, attempts are making to effect a radical change of political principles within the EXECUTIVE branch of the government at the ensuing election.
We therefore with the most cordial wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the United States, offer the foregoing DISSENT to the address adopted by the town of Boston on the 9th inst.
We do not charge the majority with improper motives in voting for the address, but we fear some individuals not friendly to the general interest have surprised many into the measure.
Boston, August 11th, 1808.
50 Dollars Reward.
The above reward will be paid for a correct list of all the names subscribed to the Protest , against the legal proceedings of the Town Meeting of the 9th inst. to which is to be added the Wards they live in, and their Occupation —whereby the real friends to their country may know who are the advocates of the embargo.
Boston, August 15, 1808.
PROVIDENCE, (R. I.) August 13.
At a numerous meeting of the Freemen of Providence, in Town-Meeting legally assembled, on Tuesday the 9th instant, in order to take into consideration the propriety of petitioning the President of the United States to suspend the acts laying an embargo, in whole, or so far as they relate to Spain and Portugal, and their dependencies, JOHN DORRANCE, Esq. Moderator, it was determined, with only two dissenting votes, to petition for that purpose.
Messrs. Thomas P. Ives, Tristram Burges, Jabez Bowen, James B. Mason, George Jackson, Olney Winsor, Stephen Tillinghast, and Samuel G. Arnold, were then appointed a committee to draft the petition, and the meeting adjourned, to convene again on the following day, to receive the report of their committee.
On Wednesday the Freemen assembled, pursuant to adjournment, and the committee having reported a petition, the same being twice read, was adopted by the Town, and ordered to be signed by the Moderator and Clerk, and transmitted to the President of the United States. These resolutions passed with but one dissenting vote.
We are happy to announce, that every encouraging information, respecting the approaching election has been received from various parts of the state. The nomination of Elisha R. Potter, and Richard Jackson, Jun. esquires, appears to be highly approved of among the freemen.—They are men whose fidelity and attachment to their country have been long tried in many important stations, and who have proved themselves worthy of the confidence of the people. We are particularly gratified to learn, that many gentlemen of the republican party, with that candor and liberality which belong only to the true and unaffected friends of their country, have avowed their determination to bestow their votes in favor of these candidates. In this difficult and alarming crisis, all party prejudices and petty resentments—all considerations of a local and trivial nature, ought to be sunk in the great concern which every good man feels for the safety, happiness and prosperity of himself, his family and his country. Let, then, all who are friends to the peace and independence of the nation, to a productive and thriving agriculture, to a free and extended commerce, and to flourishing manufactures, unite with one accord in promoting, by all honorable means, the election of the above-named gentlemen for their representatives in the Congress of the U. States.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17.
A correspondent in New Jersey has favoured us with the following list of gentlemen, nominated by the federalists of that state, for members of congress, and electors of President and vice-president of the United States.
JERSEY FEDERAL TICKET, DETERMINED ON CONGRESS.
Western Nomination. —Trenton, General John Beatty; Burlington, William Coxe; Gloucester, Samuel W. Harrison.
Eastern Nomination. —Brunswick, John Nelson; Elizabethtown, Aaron Ogden; Morris, Doct. Caufield.
ELECTORS.
Western Nomination. —Trenton, Col. Jonathan Rea; Burlington, Gen. John Blake; Salem, Thomas Sinnock; Cumberland, Jonathan Elmer.
Eastern Nomination. —Monmouth, James Lloyd; Somerset, Dr. Stricker; Essex, Alex. McWhorter; Sussex, Judge Adams.
CHARLESTON, August 11.
Captain Logan, from Trinidad, (Cuba) informs us, that when the news of the revolution in Spain reached that place, the Spaniards displayed the greatest activity in arresting the Frenchmen who were there; the crews of two privateers, which were in the port, were immediately seized and imprisoned, and the vessels taken possession of in the name of the Spanish government; the rest of the Frenchmen in the place sought safety in flight, many of them having fled to different plantations for security. The British frigate Daedalus , had come into that port and had taken away all the English prisoners; and it was the general opinion, that the island of Cuba would be immediately declared independent.
We also learn, by the arrival from St. Mary's that the news of the above event had reached St. Augustine; but what steps have been taken by the Spaniards at that place we could not learn.
August 13.
The ship Caroline , capt. Tufts, arrived at quarantine this morning from Havana, in 8 days; by her we learn, that the governor of Havana had issued a proclamation, ordering all Frenchmen in the place, who had not taken the oath of allegiance to Spain previous to the late revolution, to quit the island immediately; and that vast numbers had already sailed for the United States. The Caroline
had 30 on board. Five sail of British men of war were lying at Havana when capt. T. sailed, besides a number of English privateers. The frigate Essex , the Franchise , and brig Fire Fly , which had been at Havana, had sailed for Jamaica, with dispatches.
The British officers are treated with the most marked and enthusiastic respect.
It appears to be the firm determination of Cuba to declare itself independent, in the event of Buonaparte's success against the present government of Spain.
Extract of a letter from Havana, to a gentleman in this city, dated 31st July, 1808.
"This day his B. M's brig Phipps , capt. Bell, in 9 days from Jamaica, arrived in this port, and bro't the following intelligence:
"By accounts received from Cadiz to the 19th of June, the Spanish general of marines, Apodaca, with four associates, were ordered by the national Junta of Spain, to proceed to London, not only with powers to conclude peace, but to enter into an offensive and defensive alliance, to carry on the war against France, as their common enemy. On the 19th of June, these commissioners sailed from Cadiz for London, on board the Revenge British ship of war, Sir John Gore, commander.
"In consequence of the Emperor of Constantinople declaring war against France, a Turkish ambassador had arrived at Gibraltar, with a splendid retinue, and only waited for a British ship of war to convey him to London."
NEW-YORK, Aug. 17.
The following vessels were captured on Saturday last near Montauk Point, by the United States' frigate Chesapeake , commodore Decatur, and ordered for New York where they have arrived:
Brig Celia , Smith, of New-York, from Weatherfield for Dominico, captured off Block Island.
Brig William , Monthrop, of New Haven, for Barbadoes.
Brig Hiram , Munro, of Providence R. I. for Martinique.
Brig Little Ann , Usher, from Bristol R. I. for Havana.
Sloop Phoebe , Deville, from Providence for Cayenne.
We understand the Chesapeake fell in with a fleet of 15 sail of American vessels, and that (besides those mentioned in the above list) she captured four or five others, which are on their way to this port.
FROM HAVANA.
We learn by the passengers in the ship Vigilant , Clay, arrived yesterday, that the governor of Havana had succeeded in forming a supreme council, consisting of the following classes:—Nobility, clergy, merchants, planters, and patricians, or the respectable natives of the island.—The governor is president of the council. A proclamation had been issued, ordering all Frenchmen not naturalized to leave the island; and several of them came passengers in the Vigilant . They were permitted to take their property with them. The reason assigned for this measure was to prevent disturbances with the populace, who might have sacrificed them to their fury. Several British ships of war had put in there with dispatches.
The passengers further inform that reports via Jamaica (by a smuggler from the North side of Cuba) say, that Buonaparte had permitted Ferdinand the 7th to return to Spain; that all the French troops in Portugal had been destroyed; also many of them in Spain. The Grand Duke of Berg had requested 120,000 men should be sent to Madrid immediately. The Senatus Consultum had been ordered to call out the conscription of 1810; who refused, and demanded of the emperor the troops already in Spain, and ordered him to return to Paris;—where some riots had occurred, by pulling down the pictures and bust of Buonaparte, &c. &c. Another report mentioned, that an English fleet had been seen passing Lisbon with nine sail of French ships as prizes.
Extract of a letter from our correspondent, dated Havana, Aug. 1, 1808.
ABSTRACT OF NEWS HERE.
British vessels are now continually coming in.—The Franchise frigate capt. Dashwood, was in last week for three days. An English brig of war arrived last evening from England, Cadiz, and Jamaica, with accounts from Spain several days later than before received.—The substance of which is, that the Spaniards had gained great advantages over the French—they had taken general Dupont, with his army of 9000 men, on their march from Madrid to Catalonia—that Murat was missing for several days. Reports were also in circulation that Joseph Buonaparte had been killed on his way from Naples, and that Buonaparte himself had a narrow escape from an attempt made by the Duke of Infantado, who was killed on the spot by his guards. That the Portuguese were recovering from their yoke.—The French troops showed great disaffection—a large body of the Spanish troops had marched thence to join their countrymen in Spain; and on being pursued by a party of 4000 French dispatched by Junot, the country people rose upon the French and took the whole of them.
A Col. Williamson, formerly of our state, has arrived in the last vessel, as commissioner on the part of the British government, with dispatches from England, Cadiz, and the governor of Jamaica. He has several other officers in his suite.
The San Lorenzo , a 74, is fitting out here to take a commission of three from hence to Vera Cruz, and Mexico—in which they will probably be joined by the British now here. Accounts from that quarter lately received, state it to be favorably disposed to the new state of things.
The late news from Europe has exhilarated the spirits of the people here to a height which is shewing itself in a variety of instances. An order was issued the other day for the departure of all the French residents from the island; and the poor creatures are now flocking on board every barque in which they can obtain a passage. Hundreds of them with large families who had been established here in their trades and other useful occupations, harassed by the government whilst Buonaparte reigned, are now driven off with almost savage ferocity. This new alliance with England did not operate much in favor of the United States. They already view you as of no account. Protected by the British they can get their provisions from Mexico, and their merchandise from Spain and England. Two U. States' Gun Boats, Nos. 65 and 66, put in yesterday on their way to New-Orleans, for refresh-
ments.—The boarding officer told them they could not come on shore, nor be boarded from the shore till permission from the governor, which was not sent till eight o'clock, and then by a common boat! I have this from the officers themselves, who have in consequence declined waiting upon any of the officers of government, and after taking some water will sail again to-morrow.
What adds to the aggravation of the above neglect is that the captains and people of two New-Providence privateers, at anchor alongside the gun-boats, had been immediately [the day before] permitted to come on shore, and were parading the streets with every kind of indecent and noisy behavior.
I annex hereto the only translation I think worth making from the papers here.
TRANSLATIONS.
From the Havana Gazette (the Aurora.)
HAVANNA, July 27.
Immediately after our government, upon the arrival of Don I. de Aguilar, intendant general of this island, on the 17th instant, was informed of the late occurrences in Spain, through the papers which we have laid before the publick, it took without delay all the measures conducive to the common good of the inhabitants of this island, and of the two Floridas. It published, on the same evening, the proclamation which has been circulated through this paper. On the 20th, it proclaimed in this city, and solemnly swore to support our beloved Ferdinand VII. It gave information to the British sloop of war the Fire Fly then in sight of this port, of the traces agreed upon between Spain and England, and of the declaration of war against France; in order that, with the intelligence it might cease to commit hostilities against the Spanish flag, with which its captain (Boyle) complied, entering immediately after into this harbour; where he was a witness to the enthusiasm with which the faithful and numerous people embraced the cause of their sovereign and of the nation. The government accepting the offer which capt. B. made of his services, for transmitting this news to the ports which might lie in the direction of his cruise, forwarded dispatches to New-Providence, Porto-Rico and Jamaica, communicating the occurrences in Spain, and the measures which had been adopted here. There have also been dispatched duplicates to the four vice-royalties of New Spain, New Grenada, Buenos Ayres, and Peru, and to the captain generals (of Maine); and where probably the news sent from here will be the first received.
July 29.
The religious community of Franciscans (Friars) have presented to the government the following petition:—
Signior President Government, and Captain-General of this City, and Island of Cuba.
The measures which your lordship has taken against France assure us of the certainty or truth of the rumours which are in circulation, of the unheard of felony with which the emperor of the French, abusing the candour and good faith of our beloved Ferdinand the VII. retains him near him; and has spread in his kingdom the horrors of war, not respecting ages, sexes, nor conditions, and extending his sacrilegious hand to the sanctuary.
We should believe ourselves to be the worst of criminals if we were to remain indolent, at such barbarous conduct. We are Spaniards;—and there runs through our veins the blood of not only those heroes who have adhered to their monarch, but of those also who have been at this time victims to the ferocity of Murat, and of those furies which attend him. And although, from our profession, we do not appear to be qualified for more than the direction of the spiritual affairs of our brethren, and to supplicate our God, between the vestibule and the altar, that he may look with eyes of complacency upon his people; without forgetting these our duties and employing ourselves continually therein; we earnestly beseech your lordship to keep us in view, and employ the first offers that may be presented for whatsoever employment, however painful and severe it may be, even that of arms if the case should require it; in defence of the country. We will die cheerfully; teaching those who may survive us, that we have known no other religion than that of Jesus Christ, as it is professed in the Roman Apostolical Catholic Churches—no other thing than Ferdinand VII.—and no other interests than those of Spain!
Note by the Translator.
The influence of the Religious Orders has been very great within the Spanish colonies.—At Buenos Ayres, they contributed in a very exemplary manner towards the defence of the country—And in the recent occurrences in Old Spain, it is said they have been equally active. In one of the late orders of the supreme council at Seville, a priest has been entrusted to the command of 300 men to defend (the Leonida in the straits of Thermopylae) one of the most important passes on the confines of the kingdom.
San Francisco, Havanna, July 19.
August 18.
NEWS MOMENTLY EXPECTED.
A gentleman who was put ashore on Long-Island from a Passamaquoddy vessel, and reached this city last evening, informs us, that on Monday, off Nantucket Shoals, which bore N. 30 miles, he spoke the ship Otis , capt. Leeds, bound to this port, in a short passage from Liverpool, having left Liverpool on the 10th of July.
The brig Stephen , capt. Barker, arrived at this port last evening in fifty days from Falmouth, having left there on the 23d of June. Capt. B. has politely furnished the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser , with a file of London papers to the 19th of June, but only one day later than our previous advices; from which we extract the following articles:
LONDON, June 19.
Yesterday a large bag of letters was received at the post-office from our fleet off Cadiz, Gibraltar, &c. from the former, we understand, down to the 1st inst. We have seen some of these letters, and although the communication by them is of a less decisive character than we had expected, it encourages a hope that the next advices will be of a more important nature. We know that ministers are sanguine in their expectations of good accounts from Spain, and are confident that the patriotism and power of the people are equal to the vast struggle in which they are engaged. Such knowledge of their
sentiments represents those fears in which we might otherwise give way, and to their better information we confide our hopes.
The reports of the failure of Ad. Pareja's negotiation for the occupation of the works at St. Leon, and the pustule, was renewed yesterday at the stock exchange; it was further stated, that a large body of the Spanish patriots had been cut to pieces at Salvaterra, and that Buonaparte had arrayed with considerable reinforcements at Pampeluna, and was directing his route, by forced marches into Asturias. These statements, altho' wholly unsupported by any certain communication, had the effect to lower the funds nearly one per cent, below the concluding prices of the preceding day; before the close of the market, however, they recovered in some degree, and left off about a quarter per cent. worse than they opened.
The insurrection in the Northern Provinces was not known at Cadiz at the date of the accounts from thence, and to that circumstance we may fairly ascribe the conflict which the Spanish commandant appears to have sustained between his inclination and his fears. No accounts from Madrid subsequent to the 7th May, had reached Cadiz on the 26th; the recent proceedings at Bayonne were unknown there, as well as the consequent risings in Asturias, Galicia, &c. and it is not too much to suppose, that if the people of Cadiz were inclined to resist the French in the absence of such information, that when they become informed of those events, they will join in the glorious enterprise of shaking off the domination of France.
The arrangements for securing the Spaniards are continued with activity. The artillery embarked at Plymouth, was to sail yesterday for Cork, from whence the troops under the orders of Sir A. Wellesley will be ready to sail about the close of the ensuing week. The artillery to be embarked at Portsmouth, and three regiments now under orders for embarkation at Dover, &c. will, it is stated, follow early in the ensuing week.
Government are purchasing large quantities of oats, supposed to be intended either for the supply of our cavalry in Sweden, or for the use of the patriots in Spain.
Parliament, it is reported, will adjourn about the 16th of July; and, it is added, will re-assume in October.
The manufacturers at Leeds, Bradford, and Huddersfield, are stated to have received, during the last week, numerous and extensive orders; part for the army and navy, and a large portion for the American markets, under an expectation of our intercourse with that country being shortly renewed.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated 6th of May, per brig Stephen .
"A decree is expected to be issued, to permit all American vessels that have cleared out since the embargo, to enter the ports of France."
On Friday the 26th instant, at 11 o'Clock, will be Sold for Cash, before the New-Market, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and others concerned.
The Sails, Rigging, Anchors, Cables, &c saved from the schooner Laurel , Capt. Hopkins S. Marks, Jun. August 22.
NOTICE.
All persons are forewarned from crediting my Wife CATHARINE IVES , on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from this date. The utmost rigour of the law will be enforced against any one who is detected in harbouring her. Robert Ives. August 24.
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 19th day of July, 1808.
Alexander Love, Plaintiff , Against Alexander Falconer, and John Hamill. Defendants . IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant Falconer , not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of November Court next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper of the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County. A Copy, Teste, Wm. Wilson, Jun. C. N. C.
NOTICE
Is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of THOMAS BARK , deceased, that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 1st of December next, properly attested; all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought indiscriminately—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by Peter Foster, Executor. August 24.
FOR NEW-YORK. The Schooner EMILY , Capt. Bainham, will sail in 8 or 10 days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf, or Jennings & Roddey. For Sale on board, A few barrels BEEF and PORK. August 17.
FOR CHARLESTON. The regular Packet PLOUGHBOY , Capt. F. Hall, hourly expected from Baltimore, and will proceed immediately for Charleston. For freight or passage, apply to D. R. Waddey, & Co. August 22.
Ten Dollars Reward.
Deserted from Gosport Navy Yard, July 28, 1808, BENJAMIN PHILLIPS , a Private in the Marine Service, 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dark hair, light eyes, and fair complexion. Edward Hall, Lieut. M. C. August 17.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM DAVIS , deceased, are required to come forward and make payment; those to whom an estate is indebted are desired to bring in their claims authenticated. William Dickson, Executor. Portsmouth, July 22.
Newcombs Packet will sail for Philadelphia on SUNDAY next. Aug. 24.

TRIAL OF COMMODORE BARRON.
As soon as a sufficient number of Subscriptions are procured, to defray the cost of the Paper,
WILL BE PUBLISHED, AT THE LEDGER OFFICE,
NORFOLK, THE WHOLE PROCEEDINGS IN THE TRIALS OF
Commodore JAMES BARRON, Capt. CHARLES GORDON, Commandant of the United States' frigate Chesapeake, JOHN HALL, Esq. Captain of Marines, and WILLIAM HOOK, Gunner.
These Trials will be found highly interesting to the public in general, and to the Officers of the United States' Navy in particular. Every circumstance relative to the important affair, which gave occasion for these Trials, will be found detailed with great exactness; and many official documents which have not yet been published will appear with this work. The interest which the nation has taken in this affair, and the circumstances connected with it, render it unnecessary that the Publisher should offer any remarks upon the value of the work. Officers of the Navy will be greatly interested in having the proceedings of the most important Trials that have occurred in the service.
The Publisher has favoured with a record of the proceedings; he will pay particular attention to the correct execution of the work, which is expected will contain from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pages, octavo.
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 I. The work will be printed on a good fair type, and on good paper.  II. The price to Subscribers will be One Dollar and Seventy-five Cents, in boards, delivered at any place where Subscriptions are received, according to order.  III. The amount of Subscription to be paid on delivery of the Work.  IV. The usual allowance to the trade.  Subscriptions will be sent in a few days to the principal towns in the United States, of which notice will be given in the papers of the town. To the Editors of Papers who will give this advertisement a few insertions, the Publisher will be much obliged, and reciprocate whenever they may request it.
The Editor of the Publick Ledger.
At a Court held for Northampton County, the 11th day of July, 1808.
Thomas D. Sinkins and William Sinkins, an infant by Thomas D. Sinkins, his guardian, Complainants. Against Coventon Sinkins, John Sinkins, John Brickhouse, Junior, and George Lewis, Defendants.  The complainants having filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Coventon Sinkins one of the defendants, is out of this commonwealth, it is ordered, that the said Coventon Sinkins do enter his appearance to this suit on the first day of November Court next, and give security for performing the decree that may be made in this case, or the Court will on that day proceed in the suit in like manner as if an appearance had been entered; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Court-house of this County, and published in the Publick Ledger for two months successively.  Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Complainant. Against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased, Defendant.  The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of the said Borough.  A Copy, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808.
Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Selater, widow and devisee for life of John Selater, deceased, Richard and William S. Selater, sons and devisees of the said John Selater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Selater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Selater, deceased, Defendants.  On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant, Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.  A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1805.
This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns, impart his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in. The gentleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances. He left his native country in March 1805. He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740, and married M. E. His brother John who was elder than him, had died before. His twin sisters were C. & A. of whom the former was dead before 1805. He was born in the parish of B. where the estate of his ancestors is. Educated at I. in the county of R. and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia.  July 15. tf
NOTICE.
The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co having been dissolved by mutual consent, all those indebted to the said firm are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or B. Cunningham, who are fully authorised to liquidate the business of said concern.
William Pennock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
Norfolk, July 15, 1808.
The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be continued by the Subscribers, under the name of Wilson & Cunningham.
Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Rheumatism, and Wind in the Stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the Stomach, severe head aches, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julian, carpenter and builder, No. 60, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an incontrovertible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained. I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have once recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine,
Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
MR. DYO TT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and flux, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, exert a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
MR. DYO TT, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very hard cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
MR. T. W. DYO TT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I will with you to publish the following:  About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption would soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is my opinion to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
MR. DYO TT. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYO TT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. lawly
WILLIAM PENNOCK
Has removed his Counting-Room to No. 4, on his own wharf. tf
CASH given for
Rough W. O. hhd. & bbl. STAVES, by A. Maclure. tf
August 5.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808.
Cornelius Gruywayan, Complainant. Against Maritz Boztella and Moses Myers, Defendants.
The defendant Maritz Boztella not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Boztella, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Boztella in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
FOR SALE, At reduced prices at my Office,
 13 Hogsheads } SUGAR.  40 tierces }  7 pipes }  6 hogsheads } Old Madeira WINE,  8 quarter casks }  20 tierces Rice; 350 bags Coffee,  30 chests Young Hyson Tea; 20 hogsheads Molasses,  2 bales Halkthicks and Plains, 3 trunks Calicoes,  1 box coarse Linen; 1 trunk Jacquet Muslin and Dimities,  1 trunk 325 pounds sterling, Watches and Jewellery.  William B. Lamb.
TO RENT.
The Store and Dwelling-House on Market Square, lately occupied by Mr. Vincent Parlato. tf
JOHN PENDRED'S
Boot and Shoe Manufactory,
No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands.
N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cos-sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. tf
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT,
For Sale on board the ship Mars. tf
Moses Myers. April 18.
FOR RENT.
The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to tf
Thomas Willock. August 24.
I will give Cash for barrel STAVES
for fifteen days from this date. tf
Moses Myers. June 6.
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of
Commissioner and Broker,
will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. tf
James Maurice, No. 44, Church-Street May 3.
FOR RENT.
The STORE in Market-Square, now
occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. tf
Thomas Blanchard. April 7.
6000 bushels Stoved SALT,
50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by tf
A. Maclure. March 2.
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. tf
Theo. Armistead. Feb. 20.
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No 66, Main-Street, corner of Bark-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter,
An assortment of MEDICINES,
of the first quality. tf
Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Staff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violat, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Launches, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. tf
They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. tf
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use,
with printed directions, put up as usual. tf
October 5.
Fresh Imperial TEA.
Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation—Also on Hand,
25 tons assorted BAR IRON,
80 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bays Green Coffee; 25 hds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, tf
A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few barrels Mackarel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. tf
For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26.
Two thousand Spanish HIDES,
For Sale by tf
William Plume, & Co. June 6.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established tf
A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY.
For this purpose he has employed the journeyman who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it. tf
New SHOES from New-York,
as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s. and 8s. 3d. for those at 15s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction. tf
Gentlemens' SHOES and PUMPS
of many kinds, made in his factory, and in Newark. tf
VERNON'S BOOTS,
which are no doubt elegant—Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very few gentlemen who cannot be fitted. tf
A few hundred bushels of ground Alum Salt; India Cottons, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash. tf
A few Casks of
Best LONDON PORTER.
July 6. tf
NOTICE.
The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. tf
Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gilson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper,
20 bales best Russia CANVAS,
1 do. Raven Duck; 1 do. Matras Tickings, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by tf
Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 26.
Norfolk Drawbridge.
The Directors have declared a dividend of Fifty Six Cents on the Stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 10th inst. which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th August next. tf
William Cammack, Treasurer. July 13.
LANDING
This Day from the Schooner Adventure and
brig Eliza, tf
55 hlds. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar,
34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by tf
Moses Myers. July 6.
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled,
6000 bushels, do. loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Sachem, by tf
A. Maclure. May 6.
We have for SALE on our Wharf,
200 hogsheads MOLASSES,
53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, inferior do. tf
238 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt. Jamaica Coffee, in hds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. La Guira do. 30 kegs Raisins, 30 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Iva, 8500 do. St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Island, 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. tf
C. & F. Whittle. July 13.
The Subscriber is disposed to Contract
for a quantity of BRICKS and LIME. Terms will be made known on application to tf
John Saunders, Ast. M. Agent. Fort Nelson, June 17.
Landing at Southgate and Dickson's wharf,
from the ship Fame, from Jamaica, and for Sale, tf
86 puncheons choice 4th proof Rum,
20 hogsheads do. Molasses, 4 casks Ginger; 18 bags Pimento. tf
William Dickson. June 13.
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. tf
Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2. </