Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-10-13 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1804.
PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1804.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLE, PRICE, F, I, REMARKS. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Hog's-Lard, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Bees, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
To Great-Britain, Ireland, and Portugal, 3 a 3 1-2. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 4 1-4. In the Mediterranean, - - - - - Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - - - 3 3 1-2. Jamaica and Honduras, - - - - - 4 1-2 5 1-2. Porto Rico, - - - - - Havana, - - - - - Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - - 15. Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - - 20 25. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, 15 20. Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 4 1-2 5. Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 2. N. B. Premiums to Spain and her colonies and the Mediterranean-not fixed.
Prices of Stocks.
Virginia Bank, 6 dollars per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance. United States Bank, 580 dollars. per share. Exchange on London, Par.
FOR BOSTON, THE SCHOONER SYREN, JOHN MATTHEWS, Master. Will sail in 6 days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. October 11.
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP CHARLES CARTER, JOHN TOMKINS, Master. A considerable part of her cargo being engaged, she will sail in all this month. For freight or passage apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. October 6.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fine Ship THOMAS, Nathaniel Bowh, Master. Burthen about 4500 barrels, is in complete order and will be ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to Robertson & Brown. For Sale, 300 hhds. Sugars landing from said Ship from Guadalupe—apply as above. September 29.
FOR CHARTER, To a port in the South of Europe or the West-Indies, The fast-sailing Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigill, jr. Master. Burthen 150 Tons.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing Ship SHEFFIELD, JOSIAH COWPER, Master: Will sail in three weeks, one half of her cargo being engaged. For freight apply to the master, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 27.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine Ship MOUNT-VERNON, John Boynton, Master:— Burthen 416 tons, having considerable part of her cargo ready to go on board, and will commence her lading the 5th October.—For freight, apply to Messrs. Moore & Bowditch, Peterburg, M. W. Hancock & Co. Richmond, the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25.
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Ship MERCURY, Abel Crozier, master: Burthen 2200 barrels flour—For terms apply to Moses Myers. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, Said Ship's CARGO of St. Ubes SALT. ALSO, 100 dozen of choice Bourdeaux CLARET, in cases of 2 1-2 doz. m. Sept. 8.
SALT. Just arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, a Cargo of excellent Liverpool Stoved Salt. To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to Robertson & Brown. A FREIGHT For the above ship is wanted, to a port in Brit in or any of the British West-India Islands. The Dunrobin Castle is well armed and manned, and has a Letter of Marque. Apply as above. Sept. 27.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West-Indies, THE SHIP VIRGINIA, Capt. James Peerie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teck Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to John Newell, jun.
Who has for sale about 1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21.
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given. C. & F. Whittle. July 31.
A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float. For Freight or Charter, The Ship TAMERLANE, Melzer Joy, Master, burthen 175 tons. For terms apply to PHINEHAS DANA. September 20.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship PETER, Captain Sayward. Burthen 250 hhds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—For terms apply to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 15.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to N. Heron. Sept. 18.
FOR CHARTER, The fast sailing ship WASHINGTON, John Curtis, Master:— Burthen 250 hhds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to WILLIAM PENNOCK.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 Tons Plaister of Paris, on board said ship. Sept. 6.
FOR CHARTER, The good American Ship SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 313 tons will carry about 450 hhds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 89 Hhds Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Peterburg do. 200 Bbls. excellent PORK. 80 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncchees Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. Sept. 11.
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing ship TICONIC, Parsons, master: Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. Sept. 13.
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barre s Continental RUM. Sept. 8.
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qrs. Casks, } Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Cobber bottomed Brig MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer:— Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo.—Apply to the master on board, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 4.
NORFOLK BOROUGH, IN COMMON HALL, Sept. 14, 1804. ON motion resolved, That Mr. James Tucker, Mr. Anthony M'Call, and Mr. Edwin St. Rke, be a Committee of Accounts for three months, whose duty it shall be, to examine all accounts against the Corporation, and report them to the succeeding Hall. A Copy, Test, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C. R. Persons having claims against the Borough, will please to furnish their accounts to either of the above gentlemen. 160
80 Barrels BEEF, of a superior quality, for sale by James Wallace. October 6.
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
FALL GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, HAS received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARD WARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 31.
desertion. In return, six thousand young recruits have passed through Belgium, for the army in Hanover; they are chiefly destined for the infantry, and are conscripts of the year 10 and 11. They march under an escort of 200 Gens d'Armes, who have orders to fire upon them if they should show any inclination to mutiny or desertion.
According to letters from France with the last Hamburg mails, the decorations of the members of the Legion of Honour have caused much dissatisfaction among the troops, and many duels at Paris, and the Departments; those who have obtained them being insolent and proud, and those without them being humbled and provoked; many think that Buonaparte will be obliged to follow the advice of Berthier, and to put a stop to these dangerous scenes, wished to decree, that the stars of the Legion of Honour should in future adorn all the colours and standards of every regiment of the army, to shew that all its officers as well as men deserve to belong to the Legion of Honour, though some individuals have had more opportunity to distinguish themselves than others.
CUSTOM-HOUSE-ENTERED. brig George, Aulboy, Barbadoes. Eliza, Milzad, Jersey. Queen, Outerbridge, Bermuda. Albert, Webb, Surinam. chr Margaret Tinney, Caiff, Baltimore. CLEARED. brig Jesse, Farris, Bourdeaux. now Charlotte, Moffatt, St. Bartholomews. chr Seaman, Weymouth, New-York.
A AMPHLET. It is the intention of the Editors of the Ledger, at the request of a considerable number of friends, to publish in a pamphlet the JUSTIFICATION OF GENERAL MOREAU.
GOULD'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore THIS DAY, 10 o'clock. Saturday, October 13.
FERGUSON'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore on TUESDAY. October 13.
BARBADOES SUGAR, good quality, landing on Town Point, out of the brigantine George.—For sale on liberal terms, for approved notes at 3 months. ROBERTSON & BROWN. Nov. 13.
I VISITED the Draw-Bridge Company. A view of the surrounding country will be held at Henry a small distance, a group of Arabs, the 20th of this brink of a rivulet, in which some of them were washing their cloaths, and others bathing; but all were perfectly naked. This spectacle produced such a sudden effect on one of the French gentlemen, as plainly shewed he was of a very warm temperament. He wished immediately to descend the hill, in order, as he said, to observe these people a little closer; and he requested me to accompany him. Knowing better than many companion the disposition of the orientals, I pointed out the dangers to which he was going to expose himself, either from the women themselves, or the Arabs that he might meet: but all my remonstrances were ineffectual; for he was determined to gratify his curiosity, even at the hazard of his life.
Finding that I would not comply with his request, he endeavoured to prevail on the physician to accompany him, but he had as little courage as I. Our companion was then no longer able to contain himself; he stamped on the earth with his foot, cursed his bad fortune that he had not at least brought his spy-glass with him, and even reproached nature with having placed such a distance between the hill and the rivulet.
Hurried away by his vivacity, he did not even spare us whom he considered as pusillanimous beings, and insensible to female charms. In short he burst from us with such velocity, that he had reached the borders of the rivulet before we well knew of his departure.
I was much surprised to see all the women come forth from the water, and advancing towards him, naked as they were, invite him to take a place amongst them. Our French friend then redoubled his compliments, and employed the most expressive signs to shew his gratitude. He was eagerly received, and almost immediately surrounded by a circle of these females; but their caresses were only a snare to enable them to punish his presumption. They attacked him all at once, some tearing his hair, whilst others mauled him with their fists; and I am persuaded that he would have fallen a victim to their fury, had not his courage delivered him from their hands. He afterwards avoided, as well as he could, a shower of stones discharged after him; some of which notwithstanding his activity, were not without effect.
This tragicomical scene excited both laughter and compassion, whilst the amorous Frenchman was obliged to solicit the aid of the physician, to dress his wounds. Sensible of his folly, he promised to behave with more prudence in future, and indeed, we gave him full credit for his resolution.
NORFOLK RACES, Will commence on the 2d Monday in November.
1st day—for 3 years old Colts, that never won a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 200 dollars, with 8lbs. on each, one mile heats, 40 dollars entrance, play or pay; the subscription to be kept open until the 25th instant. The colts intended to run, must be particularly described to the subscriber, as no exchange of nags will be allowed.
2d day—the Ladies Purse of 100 dollars, one mile heats, with catches, entrance 10 dollars. The horse that wins the first three heats, will be entitled to this purse. Ninety yards will distance. 20 minutes allowed to rest.
3d day—a purse of 400 dollars, four mile heats, entrance 25 dollars, weight for age, 150 lbs. on the aged Horse.
4th day—a Give-and-take Sweepstake, two mile heats, entrance 50 dollars.
5th day—a purse of 200 dollars, 1 1/2 mile heats, entrance 15 dollars, weight for age.
6th day—a Handy-Cap Purse of 150 dollars, will be proposed. The rules and regulations will be established on the 2d day's running.
No boy will be allowed to ride unless dressed with a jockey cap, silk jacket and half boots—ables and litter found for race horses gratis—charge of all descriptions will be found at cost. Gentlemen who will run for the four mile heats at these races, and let the subscriber know of their coming 8 or 10 days before, their groom and boys shall have their board gratis. R. H. Coche.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. 150
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder.
Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. 92
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 hhs. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 200 pieces Nankens, first quality. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables. C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. 16
THIS DAY Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig NICANOR, E. LENSENG, Master, from Gottenburg, Consisting of a choice assortment of SWEDISH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogheads CLARET. For sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 15. 138
This day landing on Newton's wharf, from on board schooner Susan, N. S. Snow, master, from Jamaica 79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, 1 Hhd. MOLASSES, 33 Bbls. LIMES, for sale by MOSES MYERS. Sept. 13. 133
Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Saff. Dr. Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY; At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets. DAMS's Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with co., puffs in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double ch. servation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeronautical Telescopes, for night and day, on the most improved construction, in a port, with them that the sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, who expects to be fashions, or for a must leave his name at their Circu—Or on what terms anonymous essays are published in their paper??"
To the above querist we reply that it is a matter of indifference to us who may be the author of what is sent to us for publication, and that consequently he may make himself known to us, or remain concealed, as may be most agreeable to his own humour. If we understand the latter part of the question, its answer will be found in our readiness to give publicity to any thing that we may think will promote the publick interest, or afford amusement to our readers—If therefore he alludes to any emolument for publishing, all the remuneration we expect is the satisfaction of having performed a duty.
On all subjects sent to us with the view to be inserted in the Ledger, we will exercise the right of rejection if necessary: and as we believe we are altogether competent to form a judgment for ourselves, in such matters, the name of an author would have no influence upon our conduct; but as it would be unpleasant to injure for a moment the feelings of any one, particularly when we know where that injury falls, we had much rather not know who the writer may be. Should we at any time be so imprudent, or so far deceived, as to publish any thing which may bring us under the censure of the law, we are well aware that a knowledge of who the author was cannot avail us in a court, and could form no excuse for our want of caution or discrimination. Whether, therefore, we may or may not know the writer's name, holding ourselves only responsible to the publick, he is alike secure from every tribunal, but that of opinion—After publication his work must stand on its own merits; and we must abide the consequence of having well or ill judged those merits.
The following letter of the Marquis de Casa Yrujo, is a state paper of that extraordinary sort that we cannot present it to the publick without some remark. As to the controversy between the marquis and major Jackson, we do not propose to interfere in it, but shall leave the points of private difference to be adjusted between them. The letter of the minister contains other matter of a more general and interesting nature, which claims more immediate attention.
In so many words the marquis insists that he has an unqualified right to support the pretensions of his master, by an appeal to the people of the United States, through the medium of the publick papers. It is the first instance within our knowledge in which such a diplomatic right, has been officially claimed, although it has been exercised, (with however some appearance of disguise) as if it did exist, and one of those frebrand ambassadors, from the ex-republick of France, once publicly threatened our administration with such a measure, for which the American people consigned him to merited and everlasting contempt.
The Marquis appears to overlook one important point, which we wonder did not occur to him. He represents a foreign nation; and whatever rights, whatever privileges his nation grants to our minister, he may claim, and is entitled to, here; but nothing farther. Between sovereign and independent States all rights and privileges must be reciprocal. If the marquis possesses the right of appeal from the go-
vernment to the people of the United States, the same right must of necessity belong to Mr. Pinckney. Let us suppose that our minister at Madrid should so far forget the duties of his station, as to seek out some Editor of a Newspaper who would be sufficiently mad, even when bribed by a promise of "any acknowledgement," to permit him to urge our pretensions through his paper, in the shape of an appeal to the people of Spain, instead of preferring them in a direct manner to the king or his ministers; to say nothing of the treatment Mr. Pinckney would meet with, we would ask the Marquis, what would become of the Editor? It is possible that he might be allowed a choice between the tower of Segovia or the chains of the galleys for life. It is not necessary to calculate on a second offence of the same nature.
With all possible respect for the Marquis, we think that, upon subjects of this nature, law and usage dictate that he should address himself to the constituted authorities of the country; present to them his communications, or if he will, his "elucidations." The people here may and do possess the latent and ultimate sovereignty, but they are not sovereign in any case wherein the Marquis has a right to interfere—There the constitution, the true sovereign, has vested its rights in the President of the United States, who, as the symbol of supreme authority, is, and is alone, to be addressed, either personally or through the secretary of state. Any manner of proceeding different from this, on the part of a foreign agent, any attempt by him to influence the minds of the people against the government, except by this single channel, is in contempt of the sovereign rights of the government, and ought to receive the reprobation or contempt of the people, according to the degree of injury it may have power to do.
If the Marquis has indeed the right he claims, of supporting his master's pretensions by an appeal to the people, he would not deny the same right to the administration of the United States. And it is easy to imagine what torrents of scandal would be shed, in this novel mode of diplomatic warfare.
The Marquis says he wishes the good opinion of the people of America. He cannot expect to obtain it by insulting the laws and usages not only of this but of all other nations: and although the people are unfortunately split into parties, they are one when their own good sense is insulted or their rights invaded. The people of America hold the liberty of the press in high estimation; but we hope they never will wish to extend it to the limits designed for it by this Minister of Spain.
The following letter, communicated to the Secretary of State, is published at the request of the marquis de Casa Yrujo.
SIR, Having been absent from Philadelphia, for these 18 days past, and having travelled far into a part of Virginia where I had no opportunity to see the late newspapers from the northward; it is but to-day, on my return to Washington, I have been apprized of a publication highly injurious to my character, which under the garb of sworn evidence, has been made by a certain W. Jackson, of Philadelphia, in the paper of which he is the editor, called the Political Register.
Had the said evidence appeared isolated, with no other weight but the name of the editor and the circumstances of his deposition, I would have treated his malicious attack with the silence of contempt, as all the facts therein related even when true, would not prove I had violated the laws of this country nor the duties of my station; but a letter from the President of the United States to Jackson, having been circulated along with his evidence, this circumstance alone, although the President does not express his opinion upon the subject, stamps this affair with a degree of importance, it would have been otherwise divested of.
For this reason and for the respect I owe to the President of the United States, to this government and to myself, I have thought proper in thus addressing you, to enter into the explanation of this transaction, innocent in itself, consonant with the laws of the country, proper in my station, and which cannot be disfigured even by the artifice of insidious malignity.
In a country where the liberty of the press prevails, its use must be a shield of defence, as it is an instrument of attack. This is consonant with justice and congenial with the principle of equal rights, it is then legal to establish a defence by the press against the attacks made through the medium of the press. This sacred principle of self defence is as inherent to political states, as it is to individuals, and when an offence is thus made against a sovereign who cannot be brought into a court of justice, it is not only the right, but also, it is the duty of the representative of that sovereign to repel the attack with the same weapons, which are made use of for his injury.
Were the foreign ministers to be deprived of this right, enjoyed by every individual who breathes the air of the United States, they would be reduced to the sad condition of distinguished slaves in the very centre of the land of liberty. For some time past some of the Philadelphia newspapers had published paragraphs and circulated comments about the existing differences between the king of Spain, and the United States, mutilating facts, altering circumstances, and drawing false conclusions highly contrary to the character of justice and generosity so often and so magnanimously proved by the king my master; I myself was pointed out as the author of some letters from Cadiz and Madrid, although I never knew of them but by the newspapers, and with the same injustice, an abusive paragraph against the President was since attributed to me; thus the publick mind was poisoned with incorrect accounts and obnoxious conclusions—under such circumstances I believed then, and I believe now, it was not only my right, but also my duty, to check the torrent of impressions, as contrary to truth, as the interest of my country. Being very well acquainted with the great influence of publick opinion in a popular government as is that of the United States, with a just intention of bringing the subjects of discussion under a forcible point of view which had been carefully concealed, and presenting them to the publick eye under new aspects, and apprehending that the editors who had previously espoused a party on the question would refuse to insert in their papers my intended publication, I thought that Mr. Jackson, among others, would not perhaps have the reluctance which I anticipated in the former. I requested him to call upon me, and having acceded to my request, after desultory conversation about the news of the day, of Mr. Pinckney having called for his passports (my apprehensions from a war between two nations invited by their reciprocal interests to the preservation of peace, I told him he could do more good to his country by advocating
peace, than by the warlike principles he was proclaiming in his paper. I dwelt a while upon this topic and finished by bringing forward the only object of our meeting, and telling him that if so disposed, I could give to him for publication explanations and elucidations which could not fail to be favourable to the cause of peace, and that for his trouble he would have the acknowledgement that would be proper; those were my only words upon this head in all the course of our conversation. In this offer I had in view but the just compensation which is due to an editor of a newspaper full of advertisements as Mr. Jackson's, for the room that my intended essays would have occupied in his Gazette, or a reward for his labour if he was to take upon himself to couch my ideas in a more correct language than I could do it myself. Surely the honour of a man who is in the habit of retaining the space of his paper by lines, should not be hurt at a just compensation which was offered, when it was questioned of occupying some columns of it; and Mr. Jackson is less excusable in the perversion of my meaning—(converting under each a mere surmise of his into the affirmation of a fact)—as I repeatedly told him, "Sir, this is not diplomatic intrigue; it is a plain case; and if there were any thing dishonourable in it, I would be the last man to propose it, and you would be the last man to whom it would be proposed by me." Why Mr. Jackson has omitted in his affidavit these expressions of mine, so illustrative of my true meaning, is better known to himself; but if he is a man of honour I defy him to deny them; and leave to your consideration, Sir, if it had been my intention to persuade a person to an improper conduct, I would have been so awkward as to bring the sentiments of the most scrupulous honour before his eyes. It is then evident that Mr. Jackson has perverted the meaning of the compensation offered; and this is the more ridiculous, as the only thing which in vigour was contemplated by me, was the mechanical part of his office, that is, the printing of my publications. It could be apprehended that a foreign minister would risk an intrigue to bribe, directly or indirectly, a high officer of a crown, depository of the secrets of state, and director of its measures; but to bribe Mr. Jackson, the editor of a newspaper whose sheets are scarcely to be seen across the waters of the Schuylkill and the Delaware, without a place in the government, without personal influence—to bribe him for the typographical publication of ideas which were not his own, by their nature perfectly harmless and legal, is a conjecture only to be suggested by a wicked heart or a miserable head. I repeat, that the only apprehended refusal of the editors who had espoused a side of the question contrary to my ideas, determined me to call on said W. Jackson; but although I consider him a man of some talents, he is highly deceived if he supposes I could mistake his pen for the key to the temple of Janus.
Where is then what he so very politely is pleased to term my infamous purpose? Is it in the elucidations or explanations proposed? surely not, as he knew very little of them, and even if known they were perfectly innocent. Was it in their tendency? that is impossible when their object was by his own confession the peace and advantage of our two countries; was it in the attempt of publishing them? it is demonstrated that in such circumstances I have not only the right, but it was even my duty to do it; was it in the tender of the compensation? it is evident there was no more indecacy in this proceeding than there is in the offer or the present of a fee to a lawyer or to a physician; where is then the offence to Mr. Jackson's honour or to the rights of his country?
If Mr. Jackson has proceeded with a culpable levity, and affirmed under oath that he had penetrated my infamous purpose, when it is evident that he had completely mistaken it, he has been not less incorrect in asserting upon oath that I had mentioned to him to have myself received a letter from New-Orleans, which stated there was a letter at that place in Mr. Jefferson's hand writing, which declared that if the settlers between the Mississippi the Rio Perdido would raise the American colours they should be supported. No, Sir, it is not true, although given under oath by Mr. Jackson, that I had received such a letter. I only told him, in the way of conversation, and not for any other purpose whatever, that there were in Philadelphia one or two letters from New-Orleans mentioning the above account. I never informed him I had received one, as in reality this was not the case; that such letter or letters, under the above mentioned date, have been written from New-Orleans, is a fact known by some people in this city. I myself have seen one of them, directed to a very respectable person in Philadelphia, and if authorized by him I would mention his name; but after the President's declaration I am convinced of the falsehood of the assertion, and persuaded that calumnies can be invented and propagated with the same facility in New-Orleans as they are done in Philadelphia.
This, Sir, is the history of this transaction, ridiculously magnified by Mr. Jackson, who has presented it to the publick, with as much solemnity, as if he had discovered the gun-powder plot or the conspiracies of Fiesque and of Bedmar; all the heinous crime is, that I wished to make use with decency and decorum of the incontestible right I possess of self defence, applying it to my sovereign and to my country; the intended elucidations have since appeared in other papers, under the signature of Graviera Manent, and by the perusal of those essays, you may easily judge if their contents are of a nature to bribe Mr. Jackson with any acknowledgement, as he declares in his evidence, or if there is in them to be found a single expression contrary to the respect due to the government or to this country; the use I have made of the liberty of the press cannot be disputed, without attacking the constitution, as the law does not consider, in its salutary restrictions, the publisher, but the publication; and if this does not infringe the law, it would be a criminal attempt to restrain any person in the United States from the exercise of this sacred right; this is, Sir, what was intended to be done and has since been done by me; my means have been just and legal, my object pure and benevolent, and can only give offence to persons, who, groaning under pique and disappointment, establish their expiring hopes of retrieving their shattered fortunes, on the publick calamities of a war, for such persons the doctrine of advocating peace cannot be but high treason.
I would have demanded from this government the punishment of the said Jackson, for the offence of converting a mere surmise of his into the affirmation of a fact, and employed under his perverted idea an infamous and defamatory language, had I not anticipated that when the particulars of this letter shall be known to the publick, I shall be completely avenged by the severity of his feelings.
Although the vindication of my conduct exclusively belongs to my king and government, a favourable opinion of the good people of America is far from being indifferent to me. For the reason and for the degree of interest and importance that the circulation of the President's letter has impressed upon this affair, I have thus condescended publicly to notice an incorrect affidavit with unjust and abominable conclusions. With sentiments of high consideration,
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obt' humbe servant, THE MARQUIS DE CASA YRUJO. James Madison, Esq. Washington, October 2, 1804.
P.S. I have reserved to the last what Mr. Jackson has mistakenly introduced to imply that I had assumed a contemptuous style by refusing to term the administration the "government." On this head I am particularly desirous of vindicating myself, as it is so foreign to my disposition. In truth, during the debates of congress in 1798, I learnt the difference between the two terms, and in speaking to Mr. Jackson, I mentioned the administration, and added, "not to say government," thereby meaning to distinguish between the administration and the three branches of the legislature, which constitute the government. Thus this apparently disrespectful language evinces only the cautious precision of a foreigner. So many misconstructions, if they had not been given upon oath, I could not have suspected of being accidental.
The Marquis de Casa Yrujo requests those editors who have inserted Mr. Jackson's statement, in justice to him also to insert the above communication.
UNITED STATES AND SPAIN. FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST. (Concluded from our last.)
That difficulties with respect to boundaries would be the result of our Louisiana purchase, was at once perceived by those who instead of yielding implicit admiration to every act of the Executive, always extend their views to the consequences of measures upon the tranquillity, the dignity, and independence of our country. No sooner therefore was it known that Spain had ceded this immense territory to France, than federal men were alarmed for our national safety, and a course of conduct was instantly advised by them the best calculated to check the restless ambition of the new masters of Louisiana. Our administration however preferred a present temporary peace and quietness to every consideration of national honour and permanent security. But a concurrence of circumstances in Europe, of which our government could have had no foresight, and over which they could have no control, saved us, at least for the time, from the evils to which their infelicity had exposed us. For Fifteen Millions of Dollars we purchased the quit claim of France to a country, the only part of which that is of any manner of value to us, except New-Orleans, is already involved in a very serious dispute. By this acquisition, then, which the ministerialists have, with an extravagant pride, ranked among the glorious events that have distinguished the reign of democracy, we appear to have gained little more than an ostensible change of the party with whom we must controvert our rights. Instead of France, it is with Spain, that we now have to settle our territorial claims. How far the latter is merely the instrument of the former; how far this contention springs from her with a view to involve us in hostility, and thus give her the pretence of aiding her ally against what she may choose to call our unjust pretensions, and then seize upon the whole of the country that we have just paid for, are topics on which conjectures may be indulged, but time alone can unfold their solidity. It is the business of the government to penetrate such designs, and to guard against them; for this they are held responsible to the people.
Spain now demands, "Thirdly, That the act of the United States authorising the President to establish one or more ports on the river Mobile, be immediately repealed." She contends that the Mississippi forms our eastern boundary; whereas we claim to cross the river and extend as far as the Rio Perdido, comprehending the greater part of what is commonly called West Florida. We shall endeavour to take a succinct and perspicuous view of this subject.
The first article in our last treaty with France, is in the following words: "Article 1. WHEREAS, by article the third of the treaty concluded at St. Ildefonso, the 9th Vendemiaire, an. 9, (1st October, 1800) between the First Consul of the French Republic, and his Catholic Majesty, it was agreed as follows:
"His Catholic Majesty promises and engages on his part to cede to the French Republic, six months after the full and entire execution of the conditions and stipulations herein, relative to his Royal Highness the Duke of Parma, the colony or Province of Louisiana, with the same extent that it now has in the hands of Spain, and that it had when France possessed it; and such as it should be after the treaties subsequently entered into between Spain and other States."
"And whereas, in pursuance of the treaty, and particularly the third article, the French Republic has an incontestible title to the domain and to the possession of the said territory. The First Consul of the French Republic desiring to give to the United States, a strong proof of his friendship, doth hereby cede to the said United States, in the name of the French Republic, for ever and in full sovereignty, the said territory, with all its rights and appurtenances, as fully and in the same manner as they have been acquired by the French Republic in virtue of the abovementioned treaty, concluded with his Catholic Majesty."
It appears then that by the treaty of St. Ildefonso, Spain ceded to France the province of Louisiana in the same extent it then had in the hands of Spain, and that it had when France formerly possessed it: It further appears that France ceded to us the said territory as fully and in the same manner as it had been acquired by her. The only thing then that can remain is to ascertain what this extent was; to do this we are obliged to recur to some facts and transactions of an antecedent date. We do not, however, think it necessary to go back to the first discovery and settlement of Louisiana by the French, nor to the subsequent establishment in Florida by the Spaniards. It is sufficient for our present purpose to state, that anterior to the war of 1755, between Great Britain and France, which was a war principally occasioned by disputed boundaries between their colonies in this country, to which Spain became a party on the side of France, the whole of the country included in Louisiana and what has since been called East and West Florida, was divided between France and Spain. The French province was called Louisiana, and the Spanish, Florida; and the river Perdido situate between Mobile and Pensacola, was the boundary agreed upon between them, and had been so acknowledged ever since the year 1719.
By a secret convention dated Nov. 3rd, 1762, France ceded to Spain, New-Orleans, together with all that part of Louisiana lying West of the Mississippi.
By the definitive treaty of Peace in 1763, between Great Britain, France, and Spain, Great Britain acquired by cession from France all that part of Louisiana lying east of the Mississippi, and from Spain she acquired the province of Florida. Afterwards this territory, comprizing Florida, and so much of Louisiana as lay between it [Florida] and the Mississippi, was divided by Great Britain into two provinces called East and West Florida, separating them by the river Apalachicola.
The treaty of peace in 1763, between Great Britain, France and Spain, confirmed to Spain the two Floridas, of which she had taken possession during the war. Thus the whole country which had formerly belonged to France and Spain, became subject to the latter alone. Disregarding the distinction of East and West Florida, which had been established by the English, Spain again divided this territory into two provinces, under the ancient names and limits of Louisiana and Florida, reannexing to the former

(Louisiana) the country between the river Perdido and the Mississippi, and again making the river Perdido the boundary between them, which has ever since continued to be so.
Thus then we find that Louisiana, in the extent which Spain held it at the time of the treaty of St. Ildefonso, comprehended not only the West bank of the Mississippi, but extended Eastward to the Perdido; and we have likewise perceived, that, when possessed by France, this was also the boundary: It follows, that this river is the true eastern boundary of Louisiana, and consequently, that the country between it and the Mississippi now belong to the United States.
It remains to be seen, whether our Government will maintain the rights of the nation with becoming firmness, or will tamely permit Spain, under the most flimsy pretences, to wrest them from us. It remains to be seen whether we are to possess a country to which we are entitled, or whether we are to abandon it to Spain, and at the same time forego all claims for the outrages committed on the persons and property of our citizens within her jurisdiction. Humiliating indeed must be our situation, if even the imbecile Spaniard can drive us from one degree of ignominy to another, and, by his threats, awe us into a submissive and disgraceful surrender of our national rights, and national honour.
We hope, however, that our administration will persevere in the stand it has at last made against insolence and encroachment.
TALK FOR TALK'S SAKE.
The following is a TALK of Mr. Jefferson to the Chiefs of the Osage nation of Indians—Which we are told by the National Intelligencer is to afford an immense degree of pleasure to us, and to reflect great honour, not upon Mr. Jefferson himself, but upon the government!—So mote it be!
My Children, White hairs, Chiefs, and Warriors of the Osage Nation,
I repeat to you assurances of the satisfaction it has given me to receive you here. Besides the labour of such a journey, the confidence you have shown in the honour and friendship of my countrymen is peculiarly gratifying, and I hope you have seen that your confidence was justly placed, that you have found yourself, since you crossed the Mississippi, among brothers and friends with whom you were as safe as at home.
My Children: I sincerely weep with you over the graves of your chiefs and friends, who fell by the hands of their enemies lately descending the Osage river. Had they been prisoners, and living, we would have recovered them; but no voice can awake the dead, no power undo what is done; on this side of the Mississippi where our government has been long established, and our authority organized, our friends visiting us are safe. We hope it will not be long before our voice will be heard and our arms respected, by those who meditate to injure our friends, on the other side of that river; in the mean time governor Harrison will be directed to take proper measures to inquire into the circumstances of the transaction, to report them to us for consideration and for the further measures they may require.
My Children: By late arrangements with France and Spain, we now take their place as your neighbours, friends, and fathers; and we hope you will have no cause to regret the change. It is so long since our forefathers came from beyond the great water, that we have lost the memory of it, and seem to have grown out of this land, as you have done; never more will you have occasion to change your fathers. We are now all of one family, born in the same land, and bound to live as brothers, and the strangers from beyond the great water are gone from among us; the great Spirit has given you strength, and has given us strength, not that we might hurt one another, but to do each other all the good in our power. Our dwellings indeed are very far apart; but not too far to carry on commerce and useful intercourse. You have furs and peltries which we want, and we have clothes and other useful things that you want; let us employ ourselves then in mutually accommodating each other. To begin this on our part, it was necessary to know what nations inhabited the great country called Louisiana, which embraces all the waters of the Mississippi and Missouri, what number of peltries they could furnish, what quantities and kinds of merchandise they would require, where would be the deposits most convenient for them, and to make an exact map of all these waters.—For this purpose I sent a beloved man, Capt. Lewis, one of my own household, to learn something of the people with whom we are now united, to let you know we were your friends, to invite you to come and see us, and to tell us how we can be useful to you. I thank you for the readiness with which you have listened to his voice, and for the favour you have shewed him in his passage up the Missouri. I hope your countrymen will favour and protect him as far as they extend. On his return we shall hear what he has seen and learnt, and proceed to establish trading houses where our red brethren shall think best, and to exchange commodities with them on terms with which they will be satisfied.
With the same views I had prepared another party to go up the Red river to its source, thence to the source of the Arkansas, and down to its mouth, but I will now give orders that they shall only go a small distance up the Red river this season, and return to tell us what they have seen, and that they shall not set out for the head of that river till the ensuing spring when you will be at home, and will, I hope, guide and guard them on their journey. I also propose the next year to send another small party up the river Kansas to its source, thence to the head of the river of the Panis, and down to its mouth, and others up the river on the North side of the Missouri. For guides along these rivers we must make arrangements with the nations inhabiting them.
My Children: I was sorry to learn that a schism had taken place in your nation, and that a part of your people had withdrawn with the great track, to the Arkansas river, we will send an agent to them and will use our best offices to prevail on them to return, and to live in union with you. We wish to make them also our friends, and to make that friendship, and the weight it may give us with them, useful to you and them.
We propose, my children, immediately to establish an agent to reside with you, who will speak to you our words, and convey yours to us; who will be the guardian of our peace and friendship, convey truths from the one to the other, dissipate all falsehoods which might tend to alienate and divide us, and maintain a good understanding and friendship between us; as the distance is too great for you to come often and tell us your wants, you will tell them to him on the spot, and he will convey them to us in writing, so that we shall be sure that they come from you; through the intervention of such an Agent, we shall hope that our friendship will forever be preserved, no wrong will ever be done you by our nation, and we trust that yours will do none to us; and should ungovernable individuals commit unauthorised outrage on either side, let them be duly punished; or if they escape let us make to each other the best satisfaction the cause admits, and not let our peace be broken by bad men, for all people have some bad men among them whom no laws can restrain. As
you have taken so long a journey to see your fathers, we wish you not to return till you shall have visited our country and towns toward the sea coast. This will be new and satisfactory to you, and it will give you the same knowledge of the country on this side of the Mississippi, which we are endeavouring to acquire of that on the other side, by sending trusty persons to explore them. We propose to do in our country only what we are desirous you should do in ours; we will provide accommodations for your journey, for your comfort while engaged in it, and for your return in safety to your own country, carrying with you those proofs of esteem with which we distinguish our friends, and shall particularly distinguish you. On your return tell your people that I take them all by the hand, that I become their father hereafter, that they shall know our nation only as friends and benefactors; that we have no views upon them but to carry on a commerce useful to them and us, to keep them in peace with their neighbours, that their children may multiply, may grow up and live to a good old age, and their women no longer fear the tomahawk of an enemy.
My children these are my words carry them to your nation, keep them in your memories, and our friendship in your hearts, and may the Great Spirit look down upon us, and cover us with the mantle of his love.
TH: JEFFERSON.
At the time the foregoing Address was delivered, the Chiefs were presented with the following Instrument of writing on parchment.
Chiefs and Warriors of the Osage nation of Indians!
The President of the United States takes you by the hand and invites you, and all the nations of Red people within the territory of the United States, to look up to him as their father and friend, and to rely in full confidence upon his unvarying disposition to lead and protect them in the paths of peace and harmony, and to cultivate friendship with their brothers of the same colour, and with the citizens of the United States.
We have now made the chain of friendship bright between us, binding us all together. For you and our sakes, and for the sake of your and our children we must prevent it from becoming rusty.—So long as the mountains in our land shall endure, and our rivers flow, so long may the red and white people dwelling in it, live in the bonds of brotherhood and friendship.
In order that this friendship may be perpetual, and to prevent as far as possible every cause which might interrupt it.—It is hereby announced and declared by the authority of the United States; that all lands belonging to you lying within the territory of the United States, shall be and remain the property of your nation, unless you shall voluntarily relinquish or dispose of the same—and all persons, Citizens of the United States, are hereby strictly forbidden to disturb you or your nation, in the quiet possession of said lands.
The President of the United States sends you by your beloved Chiefs, now present, a Chain *; it is made of pure Gold, which will never rust—and may the Great Spirit assist us in keeping the chain of friendship, of which this Golden chain is an emblem, bright for a long succession of ages.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the War Office of the United States, at the City of Washington, this eighteenth day of July, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the independence of said states the twenty-ninth.
(Signed) H. DEARBORN.
* This has an allusion to a golden chain with which the instrument was embossed.
DELAWARE ELECTION.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Wilmington to the Editors of the U.S. Gazette, dated 3d October, 1804.
I send you pleasing news. The federalists have a majority of 1074 against them in New-Castle county, and 358 in their favour in Kent. Sussex polled 3147 and must give a majority of at least 1000 in favour of federalism.
ANOTHER.
There can be no doubt but that Bayard is elected by at least a majority of two hundred votes in the whole state. In New-Castle county the demos expected a majority of 1200 votes over Bayard; they have only gained a majority of 1071—In Kent county the federal ticket has a majority of 358 over the democratick—In Sussex, the strong hold of federalism, Bayard will have a majority, certainly, of 1000, and in all probability, from the number of votes polled, a majority of 1200—The final result however is not yet known, as to Sussex—I think it probable the majority for Bayard will be 400—General Mitchell, the federal candidate for the office of governor, will have a handsome majority over his opponent, though not so large as Bayard—The State of Delaware has once more resumed her station in the list of federal states, having now a federal executive, federal representative, federal judiciary and federal legislature, elect—Will not the Sage of Monticello tremble when he hears that the Chevalier is once more to oppose his measures and expose his in the councils of the nation?
The democrats are all in sackcloth and ashes here, and cannot but wonder how these things can be—They cannot reconcile themselves to the change—Poor Rodney has received but little honour from his short reign, and he has at last been taught that he who depends upon the favour of the people, "swims with fins of lead and hews down oaks with rushes." I rejoice with you and the rest of our federal friends on the revival of federalism in the state of Delaware.
American Citizen vs. National Intelligencer.—The democratick editor in this city has for some time past assumed the privilege of speaking a bold and independent language of his own, and has occasionally taken the liberty to tell his brother editor at Washington what he thinks of him; that he is a miserable, little driveller. In his paper of yesterday he thus deals with Smith, and delivers his opinion, which we presume is the opinion of his patrons here on the subject of our present national dispute with Spain.
"As a feeble, a temporising effort is made, in the National Intelligencer which I received on Saturday last, to impair publick faith in the reasons every where assigned for his Catholic majesty's rejection of the convention, it may be here proper to notice the ill-timed spirit less publication."
"After speaking of further "negotiation and explanation," as if in gradual and perpetual sinking there is no kind of national humiliation and disgrace, [Well done, Cheetham! Mr. Smith, Editor of the National Intelligencer, asks:
"But is it so clear that the conduct of Spain demands a declaration of war from the United States? To decide this question it is necessary to enquire what that conduct is. Taking the information of the news papers (which though it may not be correct!) is the only information before the publick, and consequently constitutes the only materials on which they can judge if it appears that Spain has refused to ratify the convention for satisfying the claims of our merchants for spoiled property, except on certain conditions. They are so absurd as to render their reality extremely doubtful. Their specifica-
"Heavens, what a parenthesis! it's almost as long as Smith himself."
tion evidently seems to flow from an interested quarter, and exposes them to suspicion of great exaggeration."
"To me it is clear that the conduct of Spain does authorise and render necessary a prompt declaration of war from the United States."
I don't know how the editor of the Citizen would look if he should discover that the article in Smith's paper, for which he so mauls him, was written by Mr. Jefferson himself; and yet we very much fear that that was precisely the case; we are assured that the article in a preceding paper on the boundaries, was from the pen of no less a personage than the great philosopher and philanthropist himself.
N. Y. Evening Post.
Another.—The Citizen thus delivers his sentiments on another point in contradiction to the democratick editor of the Plebeian, who had taken some pains to shew that although our commerce cannot be protected without a navy, yet that it would not at present be necessary or useful to have one—idem.
"I differ entirely from the writer as to the necessity and utility of a fleet. In the course of my numbers on Spain, I shall take the liberty of expressing my opinion on this trying question. In this I may provoke attacks from various quarters, but thinking as I do that I am right, I am prepared to meet to them."
Another.—We could not help smiling the other day at the following good hit at his old friend Tom Paine, who it seems did not wear so well on acquaintance. F. Post.
"Kemper seems to have full faith in the position, that "for a people to be free it is sufficient that they will it." "The position is every where ridiculous and false. It is the tinsel of a false philosophy, and though uttered by Fayette and swaggeringly inculcated by PAINE, it is sheer nonsense." Citizen.
ANCIENT LEARNING.—Our readers doubtless recollect that his royal highness, the Prince of Wales, obtained permission to aid in the recovery of the ancient manuscripts found in the ruins of Herculaneum; and must be pleased to hear that his efforts are attended with singular success.—We have great pleasure in transcribing the following article.
The Herculaneum Manuscripts.
Great progress has been made, under the auspices of the Prince of Wales, in the unrolling and recovery of the papyri found in the ruins of Herculaneum.—The Rev. Mr. Heyter has been at Naples for a considerable time, engaged with a number of assistants, in this important work; and scholars of every country will be delighted to hear that he has made rapid progress in the task. Previously to the interference of the Prince of Wales, eighteen manuscripts had been opened in the course of 46 years; but under his auspices nearly 90 have been opened in little more than two years. This is a patronage worthy of the Prince. Mr. Heyter writes from Portici in May last, "that tho' the difficulties in translating the almost extinguished papyri are incredible, and the operation of course must be dilatory, as the persons employed may even yet be considered as learners, yet every day new lights are opening to them." About 80 manuscripts have been unrolled under his directions entirely or in part. Among these, 7 were latin, in consequence of a fatal accident they were reduced to powder. He has discovered at the end of one manuscript the name of Demetrius Phalerius. Fragments of 4 of Epicurus are ready for publication; the engravings of one book, and 6 columns of another are completed. A treatise on Anger, another De Natura Deorum, as well as a logical essay by Philodemus are also ready for publication. The treatise on Anger is anonymous. That of De Natura Deorum appears to be by Phædrus, the friend of Cicero.
MEDAL AWARDED.
"Extracts from the Minutes of the Philadelphia Company of Booksellers Sept. 7th, 1804." On Motion Resolved,
That the Gold Medal offered by the Philadelphia Company of Booksellers, for the greatest quantity of Printing Paper, not less than ten Reams, Manufactured of other Materials, than linen, cotton, or woolen rags, be awarded, to Mr. William Young, of the Delaware Paper Mills, for eleven Reams of excellent Printing Paper, manufactured from American Mulberry Roots & Bags made of Gunna Bark. Resolved,
That in the opinion of this company, WM. YOUNG deserves publick patronage for the very laudable exertions he has used in discovering substitutes for the articles usually employed in the manufacture of Paper and for the very great variety of Papers he has produced manufactured from articles not hitherto generally used for that purpose. Signed, MATHEW CAREY, President.
ATTEST WM. BRADFORD, Sec'y.
Died at Fort Johnson, Capt. ANDREW CARRICK, of the ship Minerva, of Greenock. N. York pap.
LONDON, August 18.
EAST-INDIA HOUSE.
Wednesday a Court of Directors was held at the India House, when dispatches received by Colonel Houghton, from the Governor General were laid before the Court. At the same time the eminent services of the officers, &c. of the China fleet, who so gallantly and successfully opposed the squadron of Linois, were taken into consideration, and the following rewards, amounting altogether to fifty thousand pounds, were unanimously voted:—
Capt. Dance, 2000 guineas, and a piece of plate of the value of 200 guineas.   Timins, 1,000 do. 100 do.  Moffatt, 500 do. 100 do.  Henry Wilson, 500 do. 50 do.  Farquharson, 500 do. 50 do.  Torin, 500 do. 50 do.  Clarke, 500 do. 50 do.  Menton, 500 do. 50 do.  Wordsworth, 500 do. 50 do.  Kirkpatrick, 500 do. 50 do.  Hamilton, 500 do. 50 do.  Farrer, 500 do. 50 do.  Pendergrass, 500 do. 50 do.  Brown, 500 do. 50 do.  Larkins, 500 do. 50 do.  Lochner, 500 do. 50 do.  Chief officers, 150 Surgeon's mates 50  Second do. 125 Boatswains 50  Third do. 80 Gunners 50  Fourth, 80 Carpenters 50  Fifth, 50 Midshipmen 30  Sixth, 50 Other petty officers 15  Pursers, 50 Seamen, ord. seamen and  Surgeons, 50 servants 6   Lieutenant Fowler, passenger on board the Camden, Capt. Dance, for the services he rendered, 300 guineas for a piece of plate.
The blockade of the French harbours has been extended from the mouth of the Seine to the mouth of the Rhine. This measure will materially embarrass the enemy in the provisioning of their armies on the coast, as they will now be obliged to have recourse to land carriage for every thing they want. It must not a little wound the pride too of the threatenere.
A courier has been sent to Field Marshal Berthier, desiring him immediately to order the Hanoverian Legion, in French pay, to march for Brussels, where, probably, it will be inspected by the Emperor, during his present or future journeys to the coast. It is supposed that this legion is already on its march, as detachments of Gens d'Armes have been sent into Westphalia, to escort it for fear of desertion. In return, six thousand young recruits have passed through Belgium, for the army in Hanover; they are chiefly destined for the infantry, and are conscripts of the year 10 and 11. They march under an escort of 200 Gens d'Armes, who have orders to fire upon them if they show any inclination to mutiny or desertion.
According to letters from France with the last Hamburg mails, the decorations of the members of the Legion of Honour have caused much dissatisfaction among the troops, and many duels at Paris, and in the Departments; those who have obtained them being insolent and proud, and those without them humbled and provoked; many think that Buonaparte will be obliged to follow the advice of Berthier, who to put a stop to these dangerous scenes, wished him to decree, that the stars of the Legion of Honour should in future adorn all the colours and standards of every regiment of the army, to shew that all its officers as well as men deserve to belong to the Legion of Honour, though some individuals have had more opportunity to distinguish themselves than others.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig George, Aubrey, Barbados. Eliza, Milzad, Jersey. Queen, Outerbridge, Bermuda. Albert, Webb, Surinam. Sch'r Margaret Tiney, Caiff, Baltimore. CLEARED.
Brig Jesse, Farris, Bourdeaux. Snow Charlotte, Moffatt, St. Bartholomews. Sch'r Seaman, Weymouth, New-York.
A AMPHLET.
It is the intention of the Editors of the Ledger, at the request of a considerable number of friends, to publish in a pamphlet the
JUSTIFICATION OF GENERAL MOREAU.
And, in a few days those who wish to be possessed of that document, may be supplied with it at their office.
GOULD'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore THIS DAY, 10 o'clock. Saturday, October 13.
FERGUSON'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore on TUESDAY. October 13.
BARBADO'S SUGAR,
Of good quality, landing on Town Point, out of the brigantine George.—For sale on liberal terms, for approved notes at 2 and 3 months.
ROBERTSON & BROWN.
October 13. 174
Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company.
A MEETING of the Company will be held at Henry Benbridge's, in Norfolk, on Saturday, the 20th of this month, where the punctual attendance of the members is respectfully requested.
The object of this Meeting is to extend the subscription to the Stock of the Bridge now erected; the estimate heretofore made of its cost being found insufficient for the completion thereof.
Norfolk, Oct. 11. 173
PINKERTON'S GEOGRAPHY.
Just Published, and for sale by BONSAL, CONRAD & Co.
PINKERTON'S Modern Geography—a description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Colonies, with the Oceans, Seas, and Isles, in all parts of the world, including the most recent discoveries, and political alterations, digested on a new plan. The astronomical introduction by the Rev. S. Vince, A. M. F. R. S. &c. The article America corrected and enlarged by Dr. Barton of Philadelphia, 2 vols. royal 8vo. and a quarto atlas, containing 65 maps—15 dol.
Reports of Cases, argued and adjusted in the Supreme Court of the United States, in August and December terms, 1801, and February term 1803, vol. 1. by William Cranch, assistant Judge of Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, 5 dol. Political Works of the late Thomas Little, Esq.—Writing and Letter Paper of a good quality, for sale.
The subscribers to Pinkerton's, are requested to call or send for their copies.—In the press, Volney's Travels in the United States.
Subscription received for the Life of Washington. October 4. 1aw3w 164
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company.
He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice.
BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year. Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from Mr. Caleb Williamson, living in Princess Anne County, a Negro Man named JOE; about five feet nine or ten inches high; had on when he went away, a short blue jacket, and Fearnought trousers: he has lost one of his eyes by the discharge of a gun, but which one is not recollected. I expect he is lurking about Norfolk or Princess Anne, as I hear he intends going to the Northward. I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him to me; or Eight Dollars if secured in any jail, so that I get him again.
All masters of vessels, and others, are forewarned harbouring or employing said negro.
Hillary Parsons.
Portsmouth, Oct. 9. tf 171
FISK AND STEARNS,
Have just received by the Schooner MARIA, from Boston,
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, HYSON SKIN, 200 Boxes MOULD CANDLES. 40 do. DIPT do. 20 do. SPERMACETI do. 200 do. BROWN SOAP. 50 do. FRESH CHOCOLATE. 20 do. COTTON and WOOL CARDS. 15 do. HALF PINT TUMBLERS. 50 Barrels and 6 Hogheads N. E. RUM. 50 Bags ALLSPICE. 200 Reams WRAPPING PAPER. 60 Sides RED SOAL LEATHER. 40 lbs. NUTMEGS. 20 Half Barrels NEATS TONGUES. 100 GRIND-STONES. ALSO ON HAND,
A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 6. tf 166

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Commerce , from London, and Ship Brutus , from Liverpool, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms.
Richard Taylor.
ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING.
Sept. 22. tf 150
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an e. ensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by
Gilliat & Mackinder.
August 21. tf 92
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 260 pieces Nankeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables. C. & F. Whittle.
July 17, 1804. tf 16
THIS DAY
Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig Nicanor , E. Lennberg, Master, from Gottenburg, Consisting of a choice assortment of SWEDISH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogheads CLARET.
For sale by Moses Myers.
Sept. 15. tf 138
This day landing on Newton's wharf, from on board schooner Susan , N. S. Snow, master, from Jamaica, 79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, 1 Hhd. MOLASSES, 33 Bbls. LIMES, for sale by
MOSES MYERS.
Sept. 13. tf 135
Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Suff. Bl. Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY; At the corner of Faye and Wide-Water-Streets.
A DAMS's Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sunshade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferentors, of the best qualities. Mariner's Campases, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c.
Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Ephemera and Alibiants. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions.
ALSO,
A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage-wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice.
Orders for every species of Brass Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
LANDING
On Town Point, out of the Brig Mary Louisa , from St. Thomas,
A Parcel of Choice SUGAR.
In hogheads, tierce and barres, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA , Capt. HATTON, from BORDEAUX. 30 Cases, } CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, } 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by
Robertson & Brown.
Sept. 1. tf 114
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters stock, equal to any imported.
Joseph Hayes.
August 24. tf 96
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A QUANTITY OF Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO, White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards. ROBERT MATTAND & Co.
Sept. 27. tf 157
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship SHEFFIELD , at Willock's Wharf, 1400 BUILDING STONES, hard and of a superior quality. Apply to
Josiah Cowper.
Sept. 22. tf 151
FOR SALE,
A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator . For terms apply to
John Brown,
Rothery's Wharf. August 9. tf 65
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA.
Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
July 24. tf 38
New Grocery Store.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms.
Some excellent CLARET, at $4 1/2 per dozen. G. Domezio & Co.
N. B. Families may be supplied in any quality, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh roasted, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place.
August 25. tf 103
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also,
BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds.
Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
Consisting of DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any tenant in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to
James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomack.
August 23. tf 97
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill.
July 8. tf 3
Wanted to hire by the year,
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger.
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern . The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Mainstreet, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to
William Dick.
July 17. tf 11
FOR SALE,
500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms.
Stephen Harris.
July 17. tf 8
FOR SALE,
A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to
James Callis.
August 11. tf 67
SLATE.
I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time.
William Hartshorne, jun.
August 18. tf 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
July 24. tf 36
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by
D. M. Randolph.
Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship Dart , Captain Peck, from Cadiz, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Buthels SALT.
For sale by Richard Bowden & Co.
August 9. tf 60
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'Orient, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to
William Vaughan, Adm'or.
August 21. tf 90
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Hutton, master, from Bordeaux,
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. do. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans.
For sale by William Penock.
Sept. 1 tf 115
General Alexander Hamilton.
R. FOLWELL,
INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the publick many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original.
The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed.
The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed.
The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame.
The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription.
Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Rosa & Betsey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c.
Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practioner's Shops.
Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our imports are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son.
July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain.
July 31. tf 48
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's, Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.
John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF,
115 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES.
For Sale by Warren Ashley.
August 2. tf 53
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK.
ALSO, 200 barrels, Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers,
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS,
Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.
Fisk & Stearns.
July 8. tf 2
FOR SALE,
1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gingham.
Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
July 17. tf 7
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Ann Eliza , Capt. SMALL, from Aux-Cayes, 75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE.
For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
August 21. tf 86
FOR SALE,
50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD. 20 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. Phinehas Dana. August 23. tf 102
FOR SALE,
35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron. John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. tf 30.
FOR SALE,
70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hhds. } 40 Tierces. } Muscovada Sugar. 20 Barrels. } 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes, } 11 Barrels. } Philadelphia Ale in Bot's. Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries. A