Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-04-20 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDI
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 20, 1807.
NO 119.
For Sale on board the Ship Huntress , from Liverpool,
6500 bushels coarse SALT,
81 crates Earthenware; 64 do. Glass Bottles, 650 bushels Coals.
The HUNTRESS , will return direct to Liverpool, and will be ready to receive freight in 10 days, considerable part of her cargo being already engaged; for the balance apply to
A. Maclure.
FOR SALE, 30 casks Oil; 10 boxes Candles,
10 boxes Wax Candles; super fine and fine Flour. I want to Purchase,
4 fast-sailing VESSEL,
from 130 to 140 tons. April 17. tf
For BOSTON, The fast sailing sch'r FAME , Captain Robertson, will sail in about 6 days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or
Selden & Clarke.
Who offer for Sale the Cargo of the above schooner, consisting of
Spars, Plank, and Lime.
April 17. tf
For AMSTERDAM, The Ship INTREPID , Miles King, master, three fourths of her load engaged — For freight of the balance apply to
J. & W. Southgate. tf
For Freight or Charter to Europe or the West-Indies, The Schooner Elizabeth Margaret , J. G. Mallory, master, burthen 112 tons, or 900 barrels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master, or
Richard Bowden, & Co. tf
For CHARTER, The good Ship REBECCA , only 14 months old, burthen 197 tons or 1600 barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in two days. Apply to
C. & F. Whittle. tf
For LONDON, The Ship LIVE OAK , Gerard Yarrell, master, will sail within 20 days, the greater part of her cargo being engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber
William Pennock. tf
For GREENOCK, The Ship INDUSTRY , N. Wright, Master, will positively sail in 15 days. For freight of a few bales of Cotton, or other light goods, apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber
William Pennock. tf
For LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Ship BETSEY , Captain Treadwell, will sail in 15 days. For a passage only (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or
Alexander Maclure. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK , Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 bds. tobacco; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to
Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. tf
For PHILADELPHIA, The Sloop SALLY , Capt. J. Williams, a good vessel. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to
Rowland & Triplet. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The ship WILLIAM & MARY , Erasmus Tipling, master—burthen 2,000 barrels. Apply to
Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to
Edward Watson. tf
Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted.
March 23. tf
For Amsterdam, The elegant new Ship GEORGIANA , Edward Chamberlain, master. For freight apply to
Moses Myers. tf
I want to Charter, A British SHIP, of from 150 to 300 tons. March 6. MOSES MYERS. tf
FOR SALE, On board the ship Betty , from Liverpool. 7,000 bushels coarse Salt 1168 sacks fine do. filled in Liverpool 94 crates Earthenware.
The BETSEY is a fine fast sailing ship, almost new, and will return direct to Liverpool—for freight apply to
A. MACLURE.
Who has also in store for sale, 58 crates Earthenware; 16 cases Glassware 8 gross Bottles in crates, 16 pipes Cognac Brandy 8 pipes fine old Sicily Wine, 2 boxes coarse Hats 5 boxes Pipes, 9 boxes Castile Soap 11 cases Aniseed, one dozen each 7 casks Claret Wine. Feb. 25—tf
The American Ship AMIALE ANTONIETTE , Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads to tobacco, is offered for Charter by
C. & F. Whittle. tf
December 17. tf
EXTRACT
From Cobbett's Political Register, for Jan. 1807.
(Concluded from our last.)
There came out, however, in the course of the debates, some observations, which as published in the newspapers, are worthy our attention. The first that I shall notice, relate to Hanover, and I shall give them here, as I find them in the speech published under the name of Lord Grenville, as follows: "Now, as to Hanover, this was a nice and difficult point , and no misrepresentation should be allowed to go abroad respecting it. Never was the issue of the negotiation connected with its fate. Never did any interested feeling arise respecting it. But should it be alienated for our sake? What if he thought we owed such a debt as that we acknowledge to Russia, to Sweden, to Naples, how much higher the debt we owe to our own sovereign? And surely we would avoid the disgrace of such a sacrifice, which would confound us with those who made such shameful sacrifices to their own fears, or their own interests. Hanover was attacked not as a German territory, not as connected with the Germanic corps, but solely because France was at war with England , and while we were invulnerable here, the enemy was determined to wound us through Hanover . But to adopt the saying and maxims of a great statesman, it seems to be, that, under such circumstances, Hanover should be as dear to us as Hampshire ; and whenever it was attacked, for British interests , it should be defended by British magnanimity. But the same feelings respecting Hanover, prevailed at Paris as here ; and from the first moment of the negotiation, it was resolved it should be restored to its lawful sovereign. Indeed it was needless to do otherwise; for they well knew that British honour would never have consented to surrender it ." Now I do not say that Lord Grenville uttered these words, and I comment upon them because I find them published in a newspaper; and because I am convinced they express doctrines, which, if adhered to must accomplish the extinguishment of the remains of English liberty. Who the "great statesman" alluded to, is, I know not; but, be he who he may, widely do I differ from him in feeling and opinion; and, whatever may be the feelings of the author of this publication, I can assure him, that Hampshire will think itself as little indebted to him as to Lord Temple. Hanover as dear to us as Hampshire! To him, to this author it may be; but, for my part, I trust I should be ready to shed my blood to the last drop rather than to see the latter a department of a vassal kingdom of France, while I have no scruple to say, I care just as much about the former, as I do about the Duchy of Brunswick or the principality of Hesse. Hanover as dear to us as Hampshire! I know not what the people in the North may think of this; but it really and literally comes home to my fire side; and a great consolation it must be to one to hear, that one is considered, by this author, as having no greater claims upon the government than a Hanoverian hero!—When the people of England, with the king which they had introduced at their head, made the settlement of the crown of this realm upon the family that now wear it, they made the provision recited in our motto. The makers of that law foresaw the consequences that would unavoidably result from leaving it in the power of the crown to make war for foreign possessions, belonging solely to the king; and, the fair construction of the law is, that war should not be waged by this country, without previous consent of parliament, for the sake of any foreign possessions, the private property of any prince sitting upon this throne, whether he were then born abroad, or whether he should thereafter be born in England. The words, "not being a native of this kingdom," applied immediately to the then expected successor of Queen Anne; but they also applied to his descendants. They applied to him as the head of the house; for the provision made part of the compact with his successors as well as with himself. The doubtful expression of "in case the crown should hereafter come, &c. &c." was used, because it was not, at the time the act was passed, certain, that queen Anne would die without children; and, the whole tenor of the act clearly shows, that the object of the provision was, to prevent this nation from being involved in wars for the sake of dominions, the property of the prince, and totally separate in interest from the kingdom of England. Yet, we now have been at war for Hanover, and that the previous consent of parliament was not obtained we all well know. Nay if the French had stood out, we are plainly told by this author, that we should have been at war for Hanover now, and solely for Hanover; for, that, under such circumstances, Hanover is as dear to us as Hampshire! And, what are these circumstances? Is there any thing peculiar in them? Were we in alliance with Hanover? Had that gallant and generous nation lent us any aid, either in men or money, previous to its being conquered? No: this is not pretended. There is no pretext of obligation, either express or tacit, set up. The circumstance (for there is but one) is, "Hanover was conquered because France was at war with England." Well, and will not Hanover always be conquered under similar circumstances? And must we make war (or continue war , which, in effect, is the same thing) against France every time she conquers Hanover? And, must we never make peace without obtaining restitution of Hanover, cost what it may? During the last war Hanover as well as England was engaged against France; but Hanover thought proper to make peace without consulting us, or our interests. Then it was loudly and vehemently contended by Lord Grenville and the whole of the ministry, though his majesty, our gracious king, was the sovereign of it, was, and ought to be regarded as a state totally separate from, and having no connexion whatever with, the kingdom of Great-Britain; and, I remember well, that when some persons, amongst whom was Mr. Sheridan, regretted that the pacific example of the elector of Hanover was not followed by the king of Great-Britain, they were called jacobins and levellers! But now behold, when Hanover is conquered; when France has gotten complete possession of it; or when she had given it to another power; now we are to fight and pay for it; now we are "not to give it up;" now we are to look upon it, in short, as being as near and dear to us as one of the counties of England! We are never to have peace without obtaining a restitution of it, because—because what?—"because France took it on account of her war with England."—And an undoubted right she had to do so; for she was at war with our sovereign and with all his subjects and states, wherever they might be. But, Hanover being a sovereignty distinct from England, England was not bound, and is not bound, to obtain restitution, or to do any thing for the safety or deliverance of Hanover. The sovereign may out of his foreign means, do what he pleases in this way; but with his other dominions we have nothing to do. This is the very case provided for in the act of settlement. It was foreseen, and, indeed, it was easy to foresee, that France would, when at war with our sovereign and his dominions, make war upon his other dominions as well as these; and, therefore, such a law was passed, as was thought sufficient to guard this country against the expense and blood attending the defence of those other dominions. It may be said, that it is hard that the king and his family should lose those dominions forever, merely because England is at war with France. There is this kingdom in return for that loss. But, at any rate, the probability of such loss, from such causes, was foreseen; and it was in the power of the king's ancestors to refuse to accept of the crown of England upon the conditions contained in the act of settlement. So much for the right of calling upon us to make or continue war for the defence or restitution of Hanover. Now for the policy of it, leaving the feelings of the people of England out of the question. And here I shall insert, from the COURIER newspaper of the 30th ult. some observations which were mentioned in my last sheet, and which, in a manner better than I could, perhaps, fully express my sentiments on the subject. They are worthy of the greatest attention; and I hope the reader will, as I do, bestow upon them not the less applause, because they are taken from a publication which has been too much the slave of those who have been chiefly instrumental in producing the present state of things.
"The recovery of Hanover was insisted on with such a pre-eminent desire in the late negotiation, that much inquiry is naturally on foot respecting its value to the British empire, or to the system of Europe. That it is of any value to Britain cannot be shewn; on the contrary, its connexion with this country has been most injurious to our interests on the continent. Treaties have been made at different times with powers, which could have had less the welfare of England in view than the protection of Hanover, and which have led or threatened to lead England into wars. But to go no further back than the present war, at its commencement—France could touch our interests in no quarter but Hanover. She over-run it, thereby insulting Austria and Prussia, bound by treaty to afford it protection. These powers tamely submitted to the insult, and France, emboldened by their pusillanimity, proceeded to make other acquisitions such as Genoa, &c. The war on the continent followed. If Hanover had but a small share in occasioning that war, she was a chief cause of its disastrous consequences. Prussia saw the dangerous ambition of France and would have succoured Austria, had she not been bribed to neutrality by the promise of Hanover. The hopes of gaining Hanover bound Prussia up from the common cause, left Austria to the mercy of France, and Europe fell. France gave Prussia the price of her neutrality, by ceding Hanover, and Prussia joined France in the war against Britain. Great Britain negotiated for peace with France, and insisted as a sine qua non that Hanover should be restored. France took Hanover from Prussia that she might give it to Great Britain; and thereby provoked Prussia to a war which has annihilated her as a great power. Thus within a year we have seen Hanover neutralize Prussia, enabling our greatest enemy to subjugate our greatest ally. We have since seen it change a powerful friend into an enemy; and, lastly, we have seen it lead to the destruction not only of that powerful friend, but of the whole of our connections, military and commercial, in the north of Germany. And what more mischief shall Hanover do to Britain? Is the king of Britain to become a vassal of France, like the king of Württemberg, Bavaria, &c? Is he, like them, to hold territories during the pleasure of the Corsican usurper?—In what other way but as a vassal of France can the king of England hold Hanover, under the present circumstances of Europe? Will he in future be able to make war upon France with the same independence and spirit he formerly did, knowing that Hanover will instantly be seized and pillaged? Mr. Burke, said, "the sphere of my duties is my country." A patriotic king can have no other country but the one he governs—Shall we have a vassal of France for a king? Yes; if you please, says Talleyrand, who never once refused Hanover in the negotiation, well knowing the influence which throughout it the French would be likely to obtain over this empire—Our own king is too patriotic to endanger the interests of England for the recovery of Hanover, and no doubt would have relinquished all claims to it, had he had wise and spirited advisers to point out the consequences—Mark the importance into which Hanover is magnified in the course of the negotiation! It is a sine qua non forsooth, and apparently the only one. It is spoken of as if it were Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight; as if it were something the possession of which by the enemy annihilated the independence of England. And, for God's sake, let us know of what use Hanover is to this country besides furnishing some foreign recruits who can be had elsewhere? With all his courtly and servile spirit, on this occasion, to the royal family, could Mr. Fox have made it more? Can his whig and tory friends in the cabinet make it more?—In the approaching discussions on the negotiation, is there a member in parliament who will speak out sturdy truths on the subject? They can abuse one another. One party may lose their place and another get them—but the royal family cannot be changed. By opposition ministers may be supplanted; but who dare provoke the ill-will of permanent power?—Never was there a truer prophet! But he has omitted one recent instance of the influence of Hanover. During the late war, when a fleet was sent into the Baltic to break the Northern Confederacy, why were the ships and coast of the Prussian monarch unmolested? Had not Prussia joined in that confederacy? Was she not equally an object of attack with the nations of Denmark, Russia and Sweden? Was Prussia spared on account of the near connection subsisting between the two courts? If so, supposing the cause of Great-Britain to have been just, and her assertion of them politic, justice and her interests were sacrificed to that connection.—But will not every man who dares think for himself, and who dares say what he thinks, conclude, that our ministry expected Prussia to indemnify herself for any losses she might experience in the war, by the seizure of Hanover—or, in other words, by taking possession of the private property of the king, whose servants they were? This instance of the influence of Hanover, has been pointed out to me by a correspondent, whose letter I should have inserted had I not thought that, upon the whole, the article just quoted from the Courier was better calculated for the purpose in view.—There is no necessity for the purpose in view.—There is no necessity for any thing to rouse men's feelings upon the subject. The facts themselves, fairly stated, are quite sufficient. The man that does not feel from the bare statement, is made of stuff much too base to be moved by any appeals either to his patriotism or to his pride.—As connected with this subject, I cannot, however, help remarking how completely the army seems to be Hanoverianized. The best, or most profitable regiments, have the honor to have for their colonels, some one or other of the royal family, upon whom alone English dukedoms have, for many years past, been bestowed, and who also, together with their foreign relations, have no small share of the order of the garter. As to these two latter objects, I have nothing to say. I am sure no loyal subject, especially if he be a man of sense, will grudge them either dukedoms, or stars or garters; but as to regiments and staff commands, I (or here I will speak only for myself) do humbly presume to think, that they ought to take their fair turn with other officers of the army, and ought not to be so promoted, until they have had long experience, or have the recommendation of some distinguished achievement. But I have wandered from my subject, to wit, the Hanoverianizing of the army.—The men of some of our regiments of dragoons, especially those of which the princes are colonels, have nothing of the look of Englishmen about them. They are so caped, and cloaked, and waltzed, and furred, and whiskered, that upon entering any place where they are, one can hardly help conceiving one's self in a High-Dutch garrison.—Now, as the city newspapers tell us, we are going to have two Yager regiments, and of this the supple slaves, who convey the intelligence to us, affect to be mighty glad! What in the name of all that is servile, does the word Yager mean? Is there, you venal scribes, no English word that will do as well? "In this highly useful and necessary description of troops, the British army, at present, is extremely deficient." Highly useful and necessary indeed! And what do you know about the high usefulness of Yagers ? We hired Yagers in the American war, as our national debt and taxes now justly remind us. The Americans, who wear no whiskers, held them in utter contempt, and, upon several occasions, they were beaten and driven from their plunder even by the women. The motto which the Americans gave to the German troops, was a reversal of the old saying about the value of heads compared to heels—for they insisted, that, with respect to these bearded men, "that one pair of heels were worth two pair of heads." When any one goes creeping and unwilling along, instead of saying as we do, that he goes as if his legs were tied, or if he was going to the gallows, the Americans say, that he goes like a Hessian to battle .—If, indeed, there can be any real improvement, either in discipline or dress, to be taken from the Hanoverian troops, or from the troops of any other country, no man of any sense will object to it—but, what improvement is there in disfiguring Englishmen with furs and wallets, and whiskers? Just as if to make a man hideous was to make him brave.
"Terror of boys, the breeding woman's curse," such heroes may be—but be assured that the troops of Napoleon are not to be intimidated by the fierce and ugly face.—In my next letter to Mr. Windham I shall offer some remarks upon the introduction of Hanoverian troops, as also upon the expense which they had already occasioned to this country, and shall remind him of that part of the Act of Settlement which provides against foreigners having any military command in this country. The flourishing state of our finance.—This too, pick came up incidentally, during the "Uti Possi-

debts; and, in a publication, purporting to be the report of a speech made by Lord Hawkesbury, I find the following passage: "Another end of the contest, was the flourishing state of the finances. The present system of finance, if justice were done to it, was such as no country had ever before arrived at; and if any one had some years ago predicted the existence of that system, it would have been thought an impossibility. This was to be ascribed to two causes. The first, for which the country was indebted to his illustrious friend, was the sinking fund, the greatest financial measure ever proposed, acted upon, or persevered in. The next, founded on this, was the raising the supplies within the year, a practice restored and improved by a noble viscount opposite to him, (Lord Sidmouth.) Here he entered into a variety of calculations and comparative numerical statements, to prove the rapid increase of the sinking fund, and the produce of the war taxes, the former of which now amounted to eight millions and a half annually, the latter to eighteen millions, and contended if the system was steadily persevered in, and attended with due economy; the country in a few years would find, that the sinking fund would be equal to the loan required, and this during war time; so that in war the national debt would be stationary, in peace it would be rapidly liquidating." I will take some early opportunity of exposing, as far as it is in the power of words to express, the shallowness and folly of this publication. Yes, truly, it would, some years ago, have been thought impossible that such a tax as the income tax, could have been levied in England! In another part of this sheet, the reader will find a letter upon this subject. Can any one deny the truth of its statements? And if he cannot, is the existence of this tax a fit subject of congratulation? A subject of pride? Is the existence of this tax an encouragement to carry on the war? Is it a people, who have to submit to such a system of taxation, who are to be told of the flourishing state of the public finances? A people who were last year told, that they must move from the first to the second floor, who were told, that such was the state of our fiscal affairs, that there was nothing left but a choice of evils and oppressions? This new mode is by much the most politic; for, to lament the necessity of imposing new taxes to-day, and to grant new pensions to-morrow, involve men in inconsistencies, and expose them to attack. The best way is to shut your ears fast up against the cries of misery; close your eyes to the increasing number of paupers, surrounded yourself with some three hundred place-men, pensioners, and expectants, and with a loud voice, a firm tone, and a glaring Pitt-like stare, swear that the prosperity and happiness of the country never were so great, and are daily increasing; and, if you should be at a loss for a proof, appeal to the number of coaches seen at the Opera house, or in Bond street; but be sure to omit the circumstance, that three-fourths of these equipages are supported with the public money. "In a few years" we are to see such wonders wrought in the way of relief! How long, good God! have the people been told this! The Sinking Fund goes on increasing, and so do the taxes; and, go on increasing they must, in peace as well as in war; for we may rest assured that, if the people of England are to be duped by a talk about the Sinking Fund, the conqueror of Europe is not. He well knows the real effects of our financial system; he is well counselled as to the time when those effects will best aid his purposes; and never will he so act as to suffer us to obtain relief, until that system is completely annihilated. The speech, which I have just quoted, does indeed include the condition of economy; but then this again qualified, "due economy;" which I suppose does not include the taking off of Lord Liverpool's six thousand a-year sinecure, nor Lord Hawkesbury four thousand a-year sinecure? No: that is not "due economy," by any means. Never, I fear, shall we hear this sort of economy proposed! And yet it seems madness not to propose it, after the awful examples that we have witnessed. But this is the way of all governments. They never profit from any examples. In taking leave of these debates, I cannot refrain from observing that Mr. Percival, as is stated in the newspapers, wished to adjourn the debate in the house of commons—wished to have a second bout at it! One was quite enough, especially as the two houses discussed the matter upon separate days, thereby giving the public two days' newspapers full. And here, it must be a subject of great satisfaction to perceive, that, though the master talkers are no more, we have no deficiency in point of talking; and that as speeches, like the ribbons from a Merry Andrew's mouth, are generally estimated by their length, the loss we have experienced in this way will be very little felt. If I had room, I should here offer some remarks upon the state of things with regard to the American states. I should also reiterate with Mr. Spanky, upon that new doctrine of his, which has, as my readers will see, in my next, attracted the attention of an able correspondent. The correspondence between Messrs. Hewlings and Whitbread must not pass unnoticed.—And I regret exceedingly that I have not room for an observation or two upon the attack, made upon Lord Howick by the smoked-dried sot, who is hired by a set of mercantile speculators to conduct the Morning Post, of which they are the real proprietors; a circumstance which, while it serves to give us an idea of the state of the daily press, accounts in no very satisfactory manner, for the virulence with which that print has assailed his lordship, merely because he complained that a body of men, sitting at Lloyd's, have out of money raised upon the people, and partly collected in the churches in defiance of the law, given a reward to a military commander, for an act of disobedience of others! I care not whether he has succeeded. If he and his men have now been made prisoners, that does not at all alter the case. He was guilty of flagrant disobedience of orders, and he has been rewarded by persons acting upon the same andacious notions. Call us levelers indeed! These are the true levelers.—My readers will bear me witness what pains I took to awaken the ministry of Pitt and Addington to the dangers that might, and that would, result from this confederation at Lloyd's. I told them in so many words, that, if there should be in place a ministry, whom the Lloyd's-men might dislike, they would, in some way or other, convert their fund into opposition purposes. I was much abused by many wicked, and by some weak men; but, I was not silenced; I persevered. until I had made the subject familiar to every one; and I should be a hypocrite if I disguised my satisfaction at seeing my predictions fulfilled.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE. MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 20, 1807.
From our correspondent at Nassau, (N. P.) we have received by the schooner Volunteer, captain Turner, papers to the 9th of this month—their contents are destitute of any intelligence or ship-news interesting to the merchants of the United States.
The French frigate Cybelle, got under way from Crany Island, on Friday afternoon, and went down to Hampton Roads. It is said she is to proceed to York Spit, where she will be joined by the Patriot.
Jamaica papers, received by capt. Dickson, in the brig Elizabeth, notice that intelligence had been received at that island by a Portuguese vessel, from Ferrol, (in Spain,) which state the defeat of the French. The packet from England, which was due some days, had not arrived when captain D. sailed.
Our papers by mail furnish us with no intelligence which has not been anticipated by arrivals from New-York and Baltimore. The accounts from Europe leave us in the same state of uncertainty which we have been in for some time. A few articles which we publish to-day, received by way of Boston, appear to be more conclusive than any thing we have before seen, but still they come in a shape rather too questionable to deserve entire confidence—they, however, serve to confirm our impression, that upon the general result the French have been worsted.
Mr. Emmet again.—We are once more reluctantly impelled, by a sense of duty, to notice the base attack of this man upon the publick character and the official conduct of Mr. King.
When we trace Mr. Emmet, from the commotions and the dungeons of his native soil to his residence in this city; when we behold him here enjoying the friendship and confidence of the federal gentlemen of the bar, and deriving, through their instrumentality, his principal support; when we see him, after having once escaped from the storms of civil war, again seated under the tranquil shades of professional life—we find it difficult to conjecture the real motive, which has induced him to level his arrows at so distinguished and invulnerable a character as that of Mr. King;—a gentleman, whose long, laborious, and useful publick services have taken strong hold upon the gratitude and affections of his countrymen. Can it be supposed that a man of Mr. Emmet's reputed good sense would sacrifice his own reputation and interest at the shrine of passion? Can it be believed that he would put to hazard every thing that can be dear to himself and his family for the paltry pleasures of personal revenge? However derogatory of his reputation the conjecture may be viewed, yet there is, it must be confessed, something more than the general spirit of the production, which appears to indicate the fact—Take the following as proof—
"Your friends [says Mr. Emmet] when they accuse me of want of moderation in my conduct towards you, are wonderfully mistaken. They do not reflect, or know, that I have never spoken of you without suppressing (as I do now) personal feelings that rise up within me, and swell my heart with indignation and resentment."
How correctly has Shakespeare, in the following sentence, painted the feelings of this amiable man! "Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."
Unfortunately for the world, the maxim of natural philosophy, "that the effect is in proportion to the cause," does not regulate the passions of men. Let us see how far the maxim will hold true, in the case before us; and, in doing this, we shall project a scale, wherewith to measure the worthlessness or worthlessness of Mr. Emmet's disposition and character. —Before we proceed, it seems necessary to state, that the whole of this production is filled with base invective and vulgar abuse—that it is mere inflammatory rant, addressed, not to the sober judgment of the American people, but, to the ungovernable passions of the deluded portion of his countrymen. With the invective and abuse, is mingled throughout, the most fulsome eulogy upon his dear departed friends, and upon his own TRANSCENDENT GREATNESS.—But to return to the cause which has wrought up such blustering rage in the breast of Mr. Emmet.—
This is the fact which induced "Dr. M'Nevin
very plainly to say that he considered the excuse as a mere trick between Mr. King and the British government." This is the only fact, excepting the significant shrug of Mr. Marsden (the messenger) on which Mr. Emmet has grounded his insolent attack; and this the sum of Mr. King's offending.
Had Mr. King violated the duties of his ministerial office, to his own government alone would he have been amenable. With what face could a man, who had forfeited the privileges of his own country, demand any rights in a foreign land? If he could not demand a residence here as a right, with what "courteous pretext" can he now attempt to bring Mr. King to answer for his official conduct at the bar of his injured passions?
But, says Mr. Emmet—"If they (the British ministry) had intended to observe their compact, you, sir, would have been quickly made to feel the futility of your ill-timed application. You would have been taught that it was a matter of mere private arrangement between government and us, with which you had no more to do than the minister of Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, or any other neutral power."
What! when Britain was about to disgorge her prisons on our shores, had our government no concern in the transaction? Had the American minister "no more to do with it than the minister of Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, or any other neutral power?" These questions, we leave to be answered by the united feelings of the AMERICAN PEOPLE.
(Com. Adv.)
COMMUNICATION. We admire vastly, the modesty displayed in Mr. T. A. Emmet's production, published yesterday in the Citizen—He meant to have spoken, not of himself, but of Mr. King; but by a very natural and patriotic error, he blundered through four columns of bulls, all bellowing his own greatness.
The dignity of family pride is most peculiarly charming. The "near relationship and family connection with the late sir John Temple," stands thus—Mr. Emmet's brother (not the unfortunate, misguided youth, whose premature death he has such just cause to deplore) married Hetty, the second daughter of Robert Temple (brother of sir John) formerly of Ten Hills, near Boston—the husband must of course have been the nephew-in-law of sir John Temple. The degree of affinity which binds Mr. T. A. Emmet to sir John, we leave to be ascertained by more legal inquiry than we pretend to. The brother of the nephew-in-law of a British baronet, must indeed be a GREAT MAN.
We understand that Mr. Emmet's father was a very respectable physician in Dublin.—(Ibid.)
[Although we cannot approve every part of the following short essay, it contains some important truths which come home to the head and heart of every American.]
From the Weekly Inspector.
We have in the preceding numbers, expressed our apprehensions, from the nature of the contest in which France, or rather the Jacobin sect, that predominates in continental Europe, is engaged with the civilized world. We will now bring the question home to our business and bosoms—Is America seriously threatened by that power and by those principles which have desolated the old world?
As the loes of the promoters of the infernal projects of the conspirators who would make America a province of the Jacobin empire, must depend much upon secrecy, we do not think it will be possible to exhibit evidence such as would convict in a court of law; but we hope to awaken the apprehensions of our countrymen, and induce them to keep a watchful eye on those whose writings and conduct in society, render objects of suspicion.
It is a fact which we believe will not be disputed, that Mr. Jefferson while in Paris, was intimate with the conspirators against religion and social order. It was by way of alluding to this fact, that gen. Hamilton expressed the celebrated sentiment "May the United States never fall a sacrifice to the vices of a Cataline, nor the dreams of a Condorcet." But as before observed, secrecy being necessary in order to mature plans of this nature we must have recourse to circumstantial evidence. And first:
Mr. Jefferson's moral and political opinions appear to have undergone a radical and thorough revolution since his embassy to Paris; and since that period he has conformed in all things to the tenets of the JACOBIN SECT.
It has ever been a great object with the French conspirators to disarm the nations whom they proposed to attack. For this purpose, French emissaries have every where set up the cry of peace! peace! and the more imminent the danger, the louder their clamours.
The destruction of the American navy may be attributed to French influence in our councils. Mr. Jefferson gave the signal, the whole party obeyed it with eagerness and promptitude; and the National Intelligencer, Mr. Jefferson's paper, is daily pouring forth its anathema against a military marine. But what said Mr. Jefferson before his jaunt to France, relative to a navy?
"A very small force is sufficient for us, and a small one is necessary. What this should be, I will not undertake to say. Suppose the million of dollars, or 300,000 pounds, which Virginia could annually spare without distress, to be applied to the creating a navy. A single year's contribution would build, equip, man and send to sea, a force which should carry 300 guns. The rest of the confederacy exerting themselves in the same proportion, would equip in the same time, 1500 guns more; so that one year's contributions would set up a navy of 1800 guns. The British ships of the line average 56 guns; their frigates 38. 1800 guns then, would form a fleet of 30 ships, 18 of which might be of the line, and 12 frigates. Allowing 8 men, the British average, for every gun, their annual expense, including subsistence, cloathing, pay, and ordinary repairs, would be about 1,280 dollars for every gun, or 2,304,000 dollars for the whole. I state this only as one year's possible exertion, without deciding whether more or less than a year's exertion should be thus applied."
Notes on Virginia. Query XXII.
Again, in the same chapter: "The actual habits of our countrymen attach them to commerce. They will exercise it for themselves. War, then will sometimes be our lot. A land army would be useless for offence, and not the least nor safest instrument of defence. For either of these purposes the sea is the field on which we
should meet an European enemy—on that element it is necessary that we should possess some power."
These are the sentiments now maintained by every real American patriot, but have been deserted by Mr. Jefferson since his mission to France. Since his accession to power, Mr. Jefferson and his party, by gun-boat and dry dock contrivances, have nearly effected the annihilation of the American navy, which had become respectable under the federal administration. Now we are told to rely implicitly on the justice and friendship of other nations; and a military marine is deprecated as the greatest of all possible evils.
What can be the cause of this change in opinion? The same cause which has made France a great military nation at the same time paralysed the military efforts of every other nation.—The same cause that operated to leave all the Prussian fortresses in a defenceless situation, and paved the way for French successes in Europe, has operated in America since the Grand Conspiracy. Therefore we have no navy, and therefore the agents of France are employing every mean to render the country defenceless, that we may fall an easy prey to the Jacobin power which has already over-run the fairest part of the civilized world.
A further evidence that Mr. Jefferson has altered his tenets in conformity to the principles of the Jacobin sect, may be found in his late avowed hostility to commerce. When he wrote his Notes on Virginia, his sentiments appeared to be those of a rational man on the subject. He went so far as to say that it were best that our work shops should remain in Europe, and our wants be supplied by commerce. His subsequent hostility to commerce is a matter of public notoriety. But it was so well known that it was a part of the plan of the grand conspirators, to annihilate commerce. We may, however, see it developed in the writings of the pretended philosophers, whose works contain the principles of the sect, but we find it at this day in the language and conduct of Bonaparte.
Thus in a late interview between Buonaparte and the deputies from Hamburgh, we find the same ideas which were inculcated by the plotters in the anti-social conspiracy.
When these deputies represented to Buonaparte that thirty houses had failed in Hamburgh in consequence of some violent measures he had taken to injure the commerce of Great Britain, his reply was, "I wish it to come to this pitch, that there should be no commerce at all! The land only shall be tilled, and there shall only be exchange of linen against cattle, and of grain against cloth.—The fourth century must be revived, before the world can be reduced to its former state."
It is not possible, without writing volumes, to state a tenth part of the proofs existing, that the heads of those men who now preside in our affairs, have been turned by the plausible, but hollow doctrines of the French revolutionary school. It is visible in every step of their progress, and in the writings of those who have written, as well as in their conduct. But it cannot be of service to multiply evidences, if we are predetermined to be deaf and blind to all that can be offered. The simple fact of the Jacobins possessing two sets of principles, one for France, and the other set for the rest of the world—making France a great military nation, but preaching peace! peace! to every other nation, might convince us that we have an "armed doctrine" to contend with, in opposing those who have already made Europe an aceldama.
One of the principal aims of the Jacobin sect, has been to introduce "a dreadful lessening of the dignity and splendour of all greatness, and a subversion of all good order and civil government!" than which nothing can be expected more formidable.
But dreadful indeed, must be a TIME, (if such a one is to come) WHEN MEN ARE LET LOOSE UPON EACH OTHER, possessed of their present improvements and advantages, but unrestrained either by law and civil government, or by conscience and good principle, scorning the admonition and authority of those who ought to maintain justice, and assisted by the more rude and barbarous parts of the world, whom they shall find too ready to increase the UNIVERSAL UPROAR."
We see this exemplified in Mr. Jefferson's conduct since his return from France. He has taken Calender by the hand; he was willing to take any person by the hand who would introduce this "dreadful lessening of the dignity and splendor of all greatness."
Although my voice is "a still small voice," I hope that it may be heard. I hope that Americans may be induced to awake from that lethargy which seems to have steeped their faculties in dews more soporiferous than those fabled of Lethe.
But if they are Corpora debentur, Lethei ad flumina undam Securos latice, et longa obivia notant, we must wait till they have passed the revolutionary Rubicon—till one half are destroyed in order to enlighten the remaining half.
* Pursuits of Literature." † Souls to whom the fates destine other bodies, and who have drank deep of the waters of oblivion.
From the Boston Repository.
BRITISH TREATY.
When the treaty with Spain, which Mr. Jefferson's ministers were so long effecting, arrived in this country, it was found very exceptionable; but instead of captiously sending it back, with scarcely a perusal, miserable thing as it was, it was laid before the senate, where it was twisted and turned, and read backwards and forwards and every way, to see whether something could not be made of it, or some part of it adopted before it was concluded, that no shape could be given to it to make it tolerable. All this caution was used towards Spain, who could not have injured us, had we been ever so steady.—But towards Great-Britain, with whose power to injure us, none but fools will tamper, Mr. Jefferson pursues a very different course, and one which we are certain, the people of these United States will not approve. Among the innumerable reports which have been received at Washington, on this interesting subject, not one has stated that Mr. Jefferson found any fault but with two points in the treaty. One of which was, the note relating to Bonaparte's decree, signifying that the British government should feel itself at liberty, should the treaty be ratified, to exercise that belligerent right of retaliation, which she would undoubtedly possess, were no treaty made. The other, that the treaty did not protect seamen of all nations sailing under the American flag.

If he expects to obtain conditions on these points more to his mind, why not leave them for discussion, and ratify the treaty generally; or at least, give the representatives of the several states, in separate, an opportunity to express the feelings of the several sections of the country. It is a most extraordinary procedure, and certainly threatens unpleasant consequences to the country. If he means by this rejection to sacrifice Monroe, it would be well for Mr. Jefferson to read the story of Haman . It would be both novel and instructive.
Why should Mr. Jefferson treat Great Britain so cavalierly and Spain so courteously? If any one can reconcile his conduct, on these occasions, to sound policy or sense, we should be happy to see it done. A large body of the people, who have every thing at stake, see a dismal scene threatening us; with the additional mortification of reflecting, that to the first magistrate of our own nation, will be ascribed, with too much justice, the train of calamities which the best informed and most seriously concerned, think there is reason to apprehend.
A RIDDLE.
In Mecklenburg county a child is born, its Father is its Great Grand Father—its mother is its Niece—its Grand Mother is its Sister—its aunts are its Nieces—its Grand Father is its Brother-in-law.
(Petersburg paper.)
LONDON FASHIONS
For February.
As described and represented by prints in the thirteenth number of "La Belle Assemblee; or, Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine."
No. 1.—A new Spencer Walking Dress.
Incognita hat of French grey, or pigeons wing formed of sarsnet, velvet or the Georgians cloth. Tassels and trimmings of chenille, velvet or Trafalgar, contrasted agreeably to the taste of the wearer. A Tuscan spencer, the same color formed with a round lappet, continued from the back, and round the bosom on one side, with a full flowing robing on the other, descending a little below the knee, and terminated with a rich tassel. A chemisette, with high standing collar fastened with a brooch at the throat, the whole trimmed to correspond with the hat—The hair in loose curls—gold hoop ear-rings—York tan gloves—and shoes the colour of the spencer. The hat, as worn by Miss Duncan, is of pink sarsnet, trimmed with black, but the colour is necessarily changed by those fair fashionables who have selected it for a walking dress, to shades of less conspicuous attraction, amidst which the most esteemed are those mentioned in the above description.
No. 2.—Full Dress.
A Roxborough jacket of soft white satin, flowing open in front, and down each side the figure, in regular pointed drapery. A plain full sleeve, and short jacket flaps; black and gold Turkish ribband down the back; trimmings and tassels of gold. A round train dress of the finest India muslin over a satin petticoat, embroidered round the bottom, in a light pattern of gold. The hair twisted in a fanciful form, and short cork-screw curls flowing at the temples, and in various directions from the crown of the head; a tiara of fine pearl blended with the hair and placed rather towards the left side. One row of fine pearls forms the necklace, which is fastened in front with a diamond brooch. An armlet of hair, in the new patent plait, with a row of the finest pearl on each side, bracelets to correspond. Ear-rings of pearl, with a diamond in the centre. White satin shoes with gold trimming. Fan of Italian crape, with gold spangles, and devices in transparencies. French kid gloves.
CITIZEN GENET, son-in-law of governor Clinton,
who some years since while ambassador from France to this country, insolently threatened to appeal to the people, because president Washington would not let him levy war and fit out privateers against Great Britain, has now come forward as the champion of De Wit Clinton, in the present state election. In a conversation with Solomon Van Rensselaer, Esq. adjutant-general of the militia, (given under oath) Mr. Genet made the following declaration:
"That his [Genet's] family in Europe had been well provided for by the present king of Holland, and that Bonaparte had already subdued all his enemies in Europe, excepting England and Russia, and he would unquestionably conquer those powers also, and that afterwards in case the United States did not conduct towards him with more friendship and civility than it had hitherto done, they would next be attacked and subjugated by him!!!
By captain McDougal of the ship London Pack
et, arrived in the Delaware from Cowes, which he left on the 16th of February, a London paper of the 15th is received—but it contains nothing important.
The most interesting intelligence received by captain McDougal relates to the treaty negotiated with Great Britain by the ministers of the United States, Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney.—Those gentlemen had repeatedly expressed their satisfaction with the terms of the treaty, and had declared that they were more favourable to America, than their best hopes had led them to expect.
It is cause of regret to the people of the United States, that Mr. Monroe is not a passenger in this ship—his presence might have led to such a disclosure of the causes, that have operated to decide the President, against submitting the treaty to the consideration of the senate, as would have been more satisfactory than any thing that has yet transpired on the subject.—He was to embark in the ship Gold Hunter, for New-York—and his arrival, as promising this explanation, is anxiously looked for by those who prefer the best interests of their country to the time-serving tricks of electioneering management.
Mr. COOPER, the American Roscius, arrived in
town last Saturday evening.
NEW-ORLEANS, March 10.
We understand that Edward Livingston, esq. of this city, is preparing for the press a view of the late extraordinary occurrences that have taken place in this territory. There is no doubt such a work from his pen, will be received with avidity by the public—and, we sincerely hope, that our information on this subject may prove as we believe it correct.
Late Foreign Intelligence,
Via Boston,
LONDON, Feb. 25.
The Russian official report of the battle of the 25th, between the Russians and Prussians and Bernadotte's and Ney's divisions, has been received, and amply confirms us in the opinion we have invariably maintained that the FRENCH WERE DEFEATED. But the defeat was much more decisive than we were at first inclined to believe. That obscure part of the 54th Bulletin, which stated Ney's division to have advanced 20 leagues from the cantonments, and to have returned without sustaining any loss, is now explained—Ney had marched to reinforce Bernadotte for the purpose, as it should seem, of pushing on to Konigsberg. But the Russians and Prussians, by a rapid and masterly movement, interposed a strong column between them, drove back Ney, and prevent the junction. There appear to have been two battles. The 54th bulletin, in alluding to Ney's advance and retreat, does not inform us that there was any action—it merely says that the Russian army took the alarm and made a movement on the right of Ney's division. But we now find that, on the 24th of January, the Russians and Prussians attacked Ney, near Mohrungen, and compelled him to fall back to Przasniesz, in East Prussia, where he joined Murat's division. On the next day the Russians attacked part of Bernadotte's division under gen. Paeot. Bernadotte himself then brought his whole division against them. A desperate conflict ensued, which terminated in the defeat of Bernadotte, who lost 4000 men made prisoners, and all his baggage.—The immediate consequence of this victory was the evacuation of Elbing by the remains of Bernadotte's division—indeed it should seem as if, after the battle of the 25th, Bernadotte had been unable to return to Elbing, for the official report of the Russians and Prussians states him to have been driven into the forest of Stralsburgh, 20 leagues from Elbing, where his corps is completely surrounded, and it was supposed, would be completely cut off.
The consequences of the battle of the 25th are very important—the combined Russians have reoccupied Elbing—the Prussians are at Merienwerder, the Russians at Culm, on the banks of the Vistula—the blockade of Gdantz has been raised, and the king of Prussia, who had retired to Memel, has returned to Konigsberg.
WARSAW, February 9.
The Emperor continues frequently to make short excursions. An order has been issued at Posen to arrest all persons who say any thing to the prejudice of the grand army. This order is in consequence of the scandalous reports that get abroad.
The Polish army has marched against Dantzie, and are before that place.
The French have appeared in the vicinity of Stralsund.
Their Prussian majesty's are at Konigsberg.—Their return thither is considered a proof of their confidence that the French will not be able to advance.
The French have evacuated Elbing, also Ostrolenka, and some other places, considered too far advanced from the main body.
ELBING, January 29.
The French marshal Bernadotte marched from hence on the 24th, and marshal Ney was advancing to form a junction with him, but the former had been defeated by a combined Russian and Prussian corps—4,000 French were made prisoners, 10 pieces of cannon taken, 2 stands of colours, and the whole of Bernadotte's baggage. The Russian lieut. gen. Von Anrep was killed. Bernadotte was driven 20 leagues from Elbing. Ney retreated to Przasniesz, in East Prussia. The former is surrounded, but the latter has joined Murat. A grand battle is momentarily expected. The Russian army consists of 200,000 men, and is daily augmenting.
A letter from councillor Thevenet, dated Marientwesder, January 27, says the remains of Bernadotte's army are cut off—Murat has been wounded and taken—Bernadotte severely wounded—Rapp killed—Fouchier made prisoner—that the contributions of Elbing, 60,000 crowns, were taken—that Bonaparte was ill of a nervous fever at Warsaw—that the blockade of Gdantz is raised—that Lannes has lost both legs—that 6,000 French were killed and 4,000 wounded—and that general Victor had been made prisoner and had arrived at Dantzie.
ALTONA, February 18.
Bonaparte has offered to the Swedes, if they will make peace, to give them Norway, belonging to the Danes!!! The Swedes refused the offer, and sent the letters to the court of Denmark. The king of Sweden is stated to have said, "I shall never in my life become the ally of such a robber as you."
Apprehensions are entertained of a visit from the Russians in Italy.
It appears that a battle, which ended in favor of the Russians, took place at Mohrungen, January 26. The Russians attacked the left wing under prince Ponte Corvo.
The Russian advanced posts were at Culm, on the banks of the Vistula.
There cannot be the least doubt of the recent success of the Russians, as they absolutely occupy places which had been in possession of the French. The 54th bulletin says, marshal Ney advanced 20 leagues, and returned without loss.
The French are said to be in great want of provisions.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
British brig Active, Tuzo, 11 days from Bermuda, Sugar, J. & T. Tucker.
Sch'r Lydia, Moffat, 8 days from Matanzas, Sugar & Molasses, Thomas Willock.—Left ship Eliza, Balch, to sail for Charleston in 2 days.
Sch'r Volunteer, Turner, 8 days from New Providence, Ballast, B. Redmon—April 16, in lat. 35, 51, long. 74, 30, spoke sch'r Alexander, Murray, from Havana, bound to Boston, with the loss of her mainmast, having carried it away the night after leaving Havana. The sloop Concord, Latham, for New York, cleared the 6th, and the sch'r Abeona, Hill, for Philadelphia the 9th April; the sloop Roxana, Tucker, arrived from Wilmington the 9th instant.
Sch'r Lydia, Livingston, 21 days from Martinique, Sugar & Coffee, William Pennock.—Left there ship Lydia, of Newbedford, for New-York;
brigs Superior, Green, of Philadelphia; Triphena, of and for Philadelphia in 4 or 5 days; sch'r Concord, Turner, of and for Philadelphia—A number of others names not recollected.
Brig Ann, Forsyth, 19 days from St. Thomas, Hides & Coffee, Edward Roberts.—Left there sch'r Swift, Seward, of and for Norfolk, in 8 days; Fame, Dangerfield, of and for Alexandria, in 8 days; Father & Sons, —, for Baltimore, 3 days.—April 16, in lat. 35, long. 73, spoke sch'r Hannah, of Plymouth, 27 days from Boston bound to Baltimore, who 4 days previous left in with the sch'r Nancy, of Boston, from Norfolk bound to Tobago, had lost her foremast, binnacle, compasses, and quarter boards; supplied them with compasses.
Sch'r Ploughboy, Reynolds, 28 days from St. Vincents, Rum & Molasses, James Young.—Left sch'r Jonas Eddy, Herald, Portsmouth (N. H.) to sail next day for Trinidad; ship Madison, from Kennebec, just arrived; sloop Bath, of Kennebec; brig Nancy, Powers, from this port touched at St. Vincent and sailed for Grenada the 17th of March.—Spoke, March 24, Sombrero bearing s. w. 3 leagues, brig Mary from St. Lucia bound to Kennebec, out 3 days.—April 7, in lat. 33, 33, long. 72, brig Henry from Baltimore bound to Martinique—9th, lat. 34, 12, long. 73, sch'r Phoebe, Merritt, from Jamaica bound to New-York. The sloop Julia, Calh, was at St. Kitts the 22d March, and sold her cargo there.
Sch'r Mindwell, Pratt, 12 days from Cabanas, Molasses, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.—The sloop Union, Sole, of Westport, sailed same day for Wilmington (N. C.)—April 12, in lat. 31, 30, long. 77, was boarded from a pilot boat sch'r by 9 men, with small arms, was taken on board with the vessel's papers, letters broken open, robbed of three muskets, and every article they could take. They informed capt. P. that he was a good prize, but they did not know what to do with Molasses—said they were from Charleston—brought us too under American colours, which were hauled down and French colours hoisted.
Brig Eliza, Henry, Prady, from Martinique and 24 days from Antigua, Sugar, Warren Ashley.—March 2, to windward of Montserrat was boarded by an English privateer of 2 guns belonging to Antigua, captain and crew negroes, detained some time and dismissed—March 3, to leeward of the south part of Antigua was brought to by H. B. M's sch'r Grouper, and carried to Antigua, was libelled, tried and cleared on paying costs, after 23 days detention.—Left the following vessels detained by British cruizers—Ships Mary of Charleston, Hull and cargo condemned; Harriot, Macy, of Nantucket; brigs Northern Liberties, Clow, of New York; Neptune, Mason, do.; Little Frank, Torrence, of Newbern, cargo condemned; Lion, Swift, of New-London; and several other names not recollected. The sch'r Commerce, Richards, of New-York, from Martinique, is detained at Montserrat.
Sch'r Carlton, Johnson, 21 days from Martinique, sugar and coffee, Wilson, Cunningham & Co.—April 8, in lat. 26, 30, long. 68, fell in with the boat of the sch'r Boston, Benton, of Hartford, in which were the master and crew. Capt. B. reports as follows: Sailed from St. Croix for New York on the 21st March—On the 26th in the morning, was upset by a squall from the N. W.—Staid by the wreck 9 days, when they were compelled to abandon it, leaving all their clothes, vessel's register, and papers of every sort. The cargo consisted of 90 puncheons of rum. Having taken to the boat, in which they were making for one of the West India islands, they remained in it 4 days, when they fell in with capt. Johnson, from whom they experienced great kindness, affording them every comfort in his power.
Sch'r Combine, Philips, 20 days from Antigua, Rum & Molasses, J. & T. Tucker.
Danish brig Bernt Anker, Rosing, 28 days from St. Thomas, Coffee, Moses Myers.—April 3, in lat. 32, 02, long. 72, 58, spoke sch'r Amelia, of and from Baltimore, 5 days out; could not hear where bound nor captain's name.
Sch'r Eliza Ann, Pierce, 9 days from Charleston.
In Hampton Roads bound to Baltimore, brig Elizabeth, Dickson, 18 days from Jamaica, cargo Coffee—sailed in company three masted schooner A. E. I. of Charleston for Honduras; brig Lydia, for New-York; sch'r Catharine, for Swansborough, N. C.—Left brigs Nancy, Muran, of this port just arrived; Hornet, —, of Newbern to sail for Wilmington in 2 days; sch'r Richmond, Butler, of Philadelphia, to sail for Havana in 8 days—A number of others names not recollected.
From Jamaica papers.
The brig Hetty, Betts, from New-York, and sloop Betsey, Bissell, from Edenton, arrived at Kingston the 25th March. The sch'r Union, Smart, from New-York was detained off St. Domingo, by a British ship of war on the 10th March. The brig Fox, Wainwright, from Norfolk, arrived in 22 days at Kingston. The brig Adventure, Moss, from Washington, N. C. via St. Thomas, arrived at Kingston the 22d March. The sch'r Edward Preble, Sutherland, from Boston, arrived at Kingston the 25th March—same day sailed sloop Lydia, Howes for Boston, and brig Fame, Thomas, for Beaufort.
MONTEGO BAY, March 21.
The schooner Enterprise, Hall, from Passamaquoddy, arrived here on Saturday.
The ship Elizabeth, Bowden, anchored here the same day from Falmouth, and sailed for Savannah on Monday.
The brig Georgia Packet, Parker, from Wilmington, and sch'r Drumore, Reid, from Savannah, arrived here on Thursday.
Yesterday arrived the brig George, Thompson, from Savannah.
Capt. Cromartie, of the brig Sukey and Polly, which sailed from New-York for Kingston the 16th ult. arrived in the George.
The Sukey and Polly, was captured on the 4th inst. on the north side of St. Domingo, by the French privateer Jean Estelle, capt. Agare, of 6 guns, (4's and 6's), and 45 men, after a smart action of half an hour, in which the privateer had the captain of marines and one man wounded, and the brig was rendered a mere wreck.
The ship New-York, Hall, for New-York, sailed on Monday.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Emilia, Wharton, St. Kitts. Brig Ann, Forsyth, St. Thomas. George, Cox, Honduras. Eliza Henry, Prady, Martinique.
Sch'r Lydia, Livingston, Martinique. Carlton, Johnson, do. Mindwell, Pratt, Havanna. Combine, Philips, Antigua. Iris, Moffat, Matanzas. Ploughboy, Reynolds, St. Vincent. CLEARED.
Brig Celia, McKenzie, New-York. Sch'r Hannah, Howard, New-Providence.
On Wednesday the 22d instant, at 10 o'clock, on Loyall's wharf, will be Sold the CARGO of the sch'r Plough Boy, from St. Vincents, consisting of 102 hhds. Prime Retailing Molasses, 9 puncheons Rum—Terms, approved notes at 60 and 90 days for sums exceeding 500 dollars, under and exceeding 100 dollars 60 days, and cash for all sums under 100 dollars.
At the same time and place, will be sold on a credit of 3 and 6 months, for approved notes, The well found Schooner PLOUGH BOY, about 100 tons burthen, 4 years old, may be sent to sea at a small expence. Selden & Clarke, V. M.
By order of C. & F. Whittle, on their wharf, on Tue day 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, for account of the owners, underwriters, and others concerned, 570 Bags COFFEE, damaged on board the Rebecca, captain Eldridge—Terms, Cash.
ALSO, 4 tons of JUNK, for account of the concerned, for Cash. Wm. B. Lamb. At Private Sale, 10 hhds. & 11 bbls. Rye Whiskey, 25 do. Sugar; 100 bags Coffee. April 17 2
NOTICE.
The Freeholders and others in this Borough, entitled to vote, are desired to meet at the Town-Hall, on Monday the 27th instant, (being the fourth Monday in the month) for the purpose of electing a Representative to Congress, and a Delegate to the General Assembly. Thomas H. Parker, Mayor. April 3.
Dismal Swamp Canal Company.
For Publick Sale, on MONDAY the 4th of May next, at ten o'clock, (being the day of the annual meeting of the Stockholders, to be held at the Eagle-Tavern in the Borough of Norfolk),
THIRTEEN SHARES,
belonging to delinquent Stockholders in said Company, on a credit of 60 days.
William Charles Lee, Clerk & Pres'r D. S. Can. Co. MOLASSES. Landing this day on Lee's wharf, from the Schooner Mindwell, capt. Pratt, 230 hogheads of good Molasses, For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Said SCHOONER will take freight for Boston on very moderate terms—Apply as above, or to captain Pratt. April 20. 6t
All persons having claims against the Ship Herald, captain Murphy, are required to bring them in on or before the 24th instant. James Herron. April 20. 2
For LIVERPOOL, The good Ship JANE, William Colley, master; the greater part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all convenient speed. For freight of the balance or passage, apply to William Pennock. April 20. t
Just received per brig Active, from Bermuda, and will commence landing this day on Southgate's wharf, 20 hhds. 9 tierces, 51 barrels excellent quality SUGAR. ALSO, Per Schooner Combine, from Antigua, and to be landed on Commerce-street wharf tomorrow, 65 puncheons choice Antigua Rum, 16 do. Molasses. And in Store, 30 firkins good Butter; 45 tons Logwood. The whole for sale on a liberal credit, by James & Thomas Tucker, Commerce-street. April 20. 3
Tomorrow will commence landing on Southgate and Dickson's wharf, from the brig Ann, capt. Forsyth, from St. Thomas's, 114 bags Green Porto Rico Coffee, 31 9 Spanish Main Hides, 750 rolls Porto Rico Tobacco, for Sale—Apply to Edward Roberts. April 20. tf
I have for Sale.
65 tierces of prime RICE, 25 boxes Mould Candles, of superior quality, 4000 wt. of Cheese; 4 hhds. prime Coffee, entitled to debenture, 6 casks Sperm Oil; No 1 & 2 Boston Beef, Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. Christopher Fry. April 20. 3
LOST.
A SILVER WATCH, having a gilt chain, on Sunday forenoon last, about two miles from Norfolk on the Princess-Anne road; maker's name Joseph Durward, Edinburgh—on delivering it to the Printer a handsome reward will be given. April 20. 2*
DESERTERS!!!
Deserted on the 12th instant, from the Sloop Harmony, of Philadelphia, bound to Washington City, with recruits for the Chesapeake frigate: CHARLES WALKER, SAMUEL FRANCIS, THOMAS PENDLETON, and PERRY POULSON. C. Walker is 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, aged 32 years, the skin on his left ear is contracted, on his left breast he has the figure of a man and woman printed with India ink.
SAMUEL FRANCIS, is 5 feet 1 and an 1/2 inches high, aged 17 or 18 years, sturdy built and flat nosed; the first joint of the fore finger on his right hand is cut off; speaks Creole occasionally.
THOMAS PENDLETON, 5 feet 2 inches high, aged 18 years, sturdy built, light complexion.
PERRY POULSON, a mulatto, 5 feet 9 inches high, curly hair and black eyes; his right thumb nail has been injured. Ten dollars reward will be given by the subscriber for either of the above mentioned men being secured so that I get them again.
Also, escaped from the rendezvous in Norfolk, on Friday night, April 19th, JOHN BROOKS, shipped in the United States' service; he is aged about 25 years, 5 feet 10 inches high, light complexion, light hair and grey eyes, and is pock-marked. The subscriber will pay 15 dollars to any person who will deliver the said Brooks at the rendezvous, with all expences paid. Sidney Smith, Recruiting Officer. April 20. tf

RACE. To be run on Friday the 24th inst. at North End Course in Mathews County. A Match RACE for 500 Dollars, 2 mile heats, between Ralph Womley's filly Selma , raised by John Taylor, Esq. of Mount Airy, and Doctor Frederick Weldon's filly Maid of the Hill , raised by Col. Philip Tabbs, of Gloucester, both 5 years old, and both by Spread Eagle. It is supposed that there are not two better mares in the United States. Entertainment for Man and Horse, by Samuel Cosby. April 17. 5c
FOR SALE. Now landing from the brig Sally and Jenny , 64 hhds. Sugar; 11 barrels do. 54 bags Coffee; 10 hhds. Rum.—Apply to Phinehas Dana. March 6. tf
DR. JAMES BROWN, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he practices PHYSICK AND SURGERY, and hopes to merit public patronage.—He may be consulted at his shop in Main-street, and adjoining Mess. Southgate's store. Feb. 18. 6w
ALEXANDER CLARK, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Intends soon to leave this State, and requests all those indebted to him to make immediate payment, and all those to whom he is indebted to render their accounts for settlement. Grateful to his friends for past favours, still solicits a continuance until his business is settled. February 6. 1awtf
GERMAN LINEN. To close sundry consignments, I will sell for approved endorsement paper at 4, 6, and 8 months, 45 pieces heavy Ticklenburgs, 90 do. assorted Osnaburgs, 50 do. fine Platillas, 24 do. do. Flanders Sheeting, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 350 do. German Rolls, Also low for Cash, 110 boxes Window Glass; 90 do. short Pipes, 7 do. half pint Tumblers; 12000 Bags of various kinds. John C. Niemeyer. March 25. tf
The partnership of Gilliat & Mac- kind being dissolved by the mutual consent of those concerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed—All persons therefore who have any claims against the said concern, are requested to send in their demands forthwith, and those indebted are desired to pay up their respective debts to Mac-kind & White, who are fully authorised by the late partners of the house of Gilliat & Mackinder to settle and adjust all concerns. March 6. 3m
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of BENJAMIN WOLF , deceased, are requested to produce them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Angus Martin, Adm'r. January 7. tf
For RENT. The Fire-Proof HOUSE on Market- Street, occupied by Mr. S. Marks, jun. possession to be had on the 1st June next. George Vashon. Feb. 23. tf
FOR SALE, 370 bags Coffee, 22 bales Cotton, 11 hogsheads clayed Sugar, 50 do. Muscovado do.—entitled to drawback and certificate. 10 chests German Goods, consisting of Brit- tannias, Platillas, and Crease a la Morlaix—entitled to drawback. 15,000 feet St. Domingo Mahogany, of large dimensions and choice quality; 5000 bushels Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks; Gosport Run in hhds. and barrels. And on a credit of twelve months for approved paper, 12 pipes choice old L. part. Madeira Wine. James Young. March 18. 2m
LOTS FOR SALE. The subscriber will sell fourteen LOTS in the Borough of Norfolk, well situated for private residence. A credit of one and two years will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. A plan may be seen by applying to Robert B. Taylor. March 18. 2m
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER. The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentic and interesting work. "The public will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of Judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivaled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography." April 1. tf
NOTICE. All who may have claims on Mrs. S. WRIGHT , lately deceased, are requested to forward them for adjustment to L. Anderson, P. M. Feb. 23. tf Williamsburg.
Landing from on board the schooner Wey- mouth, captain W. W. Weymouth, 10 pipes of old Cogniac Brandy, and a few bundles of Hay, which will be sold low by applying to John Brown, Marsden's wharf. March 20. tf
For RENT, And possession given the 1st June next, that well known Tavern, The Exchange Coffee-House. Any person inclined to rent may have it furnished with suitable furniture and servants, or not, as they may think proper. This house is so well known, that it is unnecessary to particular description of it is necessary; it is sufficient to observe that it was built expressly for a public house. John Warren. March 18. tf
FOR RENT. The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Doon. Apply to William B. Lamb.
WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13. tf Just received and for Sale; 30 hhds. first qual. Jamaica Sugars. Richard Bowden, & Co.
April 13. tf The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf, 1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback. A few cases.
Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in hhds. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and A few hhds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on liberal credit. March 15. Brunel & Thompson. 6ix 1awtf
For Hire for the remainder of the Year, An excellent CARRIAGE DRIVER, who has occasionally acted as a house servant; also, a tolerable good CARPENTER, for hire for the same period. Apply at the Office of the Public Ledger. April 15. 6
Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, April 6, 1807. The Stockholders in the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk are notified, that an election for the purpose of choosing fifteen Directors, will be held at the Office of the said Company on Friday the first day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. John Cowper, Sec'y. April 6. tdc
145,000 wt. prime COFFEE. We will commence landing the above quantity from on board the ship Rebecca , to-morrow; it is offered for sale on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. April 13. tf
For SALE, A Lot of Ground on Town-Point, with three large wooden Buildings, fronting three streets, and adjoining the property of James Dickinson, deceased. If not disposed of private way on or before the 15th of May, it will on that day be Sold at Public Auction. For terms apply to JOHN WARREN. April 13. tds
SPRING GOODS Imported in the ships Hercules and Edward , arrived at Baltimore, from Liverpool, and now opening and for sale by WOOD & HASTINGS, No. 41, Main-street, at reduced prices for Cash, or short approved credit, by the package or piece only. Consisting of Fine and common CALLICOES, 7-8 and 9-8 Pink, Buff, and Blue Ginghams, 6-4 Cambric Dimities; narrow do. 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric Muslins, Elegant Lace and Fancy do. Printed and Threadabout do. Chambray, Calabrian, Book, Plain Pique, Checked and Plain Leno, Imperial Net, American Net, Diagonal, Spider Net, Fancy and Tambored Stripes, Muslins, Elegant Fancy Velvet Vestings; do. Imperial Shawls, Japaned and Tambored do. Turkey Gauze; Cotton Cassimeres; Gronderells, Umbrellas; Braces; Adolphi Thread; Cotton Hosiery, &c. A few bales India MUSLINS. All of the above GOODS are entitled to debenture, and many are calculated for the Spanish and West Ind. markets. April 10. tf
Wanted by the Subscribers, A quantity of OAK BARK, For which the following prices will be given in Cash, delivered at their Tan-Yard. For Spanish Oak Bark, $ 10 per cord, Willow or Water Oak, 9 Red Oak, 8 Young White Oak, 7 It is recommended to those who get Bark, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. William Plume, & Co. April 10. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 cases Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October
4000 bush. coarse Salt; Antigua Sugars, Antigua Rum; Jamaica Coffee; Guadalupe do. Martinque Coffee—For Sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. March 13. tf
For Rent or Lease, The WHARE in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
NOTICE. The Subscriber having purchased the Plantation near Hampton, formerly called the Glebe , forecloses all persons from cutting wood, or trespassing in any manner under the penalty of the utmost rigor of the law. Robert Wills. March 18. tf
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf-street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catharine-street.—A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold conferences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12. tf
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too apt to preserve it, that oppressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home, where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be injured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15. tf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber's Salt, Epsom, Rochelle, do. Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Manna in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigree, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac.
Hartsborne Shavings, Gysper Pipes, Powder and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Aniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancets, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Catolic Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Odeodeck, Turington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries— PHIALS and GALL- POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noot's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BR'F AST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situate on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made accommodating to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. January 23. 3m
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 9 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
Just Published, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED Geographical Compilation for the use of Schools, Being an accurate description of all the Empires, Kingdom Republics, and States in the known world, with an account of their population, government, religion, &c. arranged in a catechetical form, compiled from the best American, English, and French Authors, by Dennis Lewis Cotteau , teacher of Geography. This work is modelled on a new plan, and contains several interesting particulars concerning both modern and ancient Geography, which have never appeared in any work of the kind published in this country; the compilation has obtained the approbation and subscription of the President of the United States; of the Secretary of State; of the Presidents and Directors of the Colleges of Union, at Schenectady, in the State of New-York; of George-Town; of St. Mary's, in Baltimore; and lastly the approbation of the College of William and Mary. Mr. Anderson in his Ladies' Academy, at Williamsburg, has adopted it; in St. Mary's College, at Baltimore, it is adopted to the exclusion of all other works on that subject, as likewise in the Ladies' Academies of Mrs. Beccanass, and Mrs. La Combe, in Baltimore; of Mrs. Rivardi, and of Mrs. Greland, in Philadelphia; and of Miss De St. Menin, in Burlington, N. J.; it has also been subscribed to by the most respectable part of the inhabitants of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New-York, and the State of New-Jersey—this makes the author entertain the flattering prospect of seeing his labour rewarded by a liberal and enlightened publick, who will doubtless encourage a work which has been sanctioned by so many able citizens, and for which no pains has been spared to render it at the same time useful and agreeable; this the author expects chiefly in this state, in which, various circumstances have prevented his applying for subscribers. For sale by Bonsal and Conrad, Norfolk; Samuel Pleasants, Richmond; Somerville and Conrad, Petersburg; L. Anderson, Williamsburg; John Gray, Fredericksburg; Robert Gray, Alexandria; and by the principal Book-sellers of the other middle States. March 18. 1awtf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON , deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'tx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres , lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with fells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
All persons having claims against the late LEWIS REYNOLDS , are desired to render them legally authenticated to the subscriber. Thomas Griffin. York-Town, March 1. tf
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead drawn Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2. tf
NOTICE. The concern of Davis and Dickson, being settled by arbitrators, those indebted will make immediate payment to Thomas Davis, who is solely authorised to settle and adjust all accounts for or against said concern. Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. April 8. tf
For RENT, (And possession given immediately.) The HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. R. L. Taylor, pleasantly situated near Smith's Point, a remarkable healthy situation, and now in excellent order.—For terms apply to David Milhado. April 8. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads, at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 3d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protecess , from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. ** PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual.
FOR SALE. Kanhaway LAND, of the first quality. One thousand Acres lying on Duck-Creek, which is a branch of Elk River, into which it empties about 20 miles above the confluence of Elk with the Great Kanhawha. It is a parallelogram—finely watered—Duck Creek permeating every side. In a letter from Mr. Triplett, the surveyor, I am told that 700 acres are bottomed as rich as he ever surveyed, and that the high ground is fertile. Mr. B. Rider also informs me that he has seen persons who have been on the land, and who speak of it in the highest terms. It lies about 25 miles N. E. of Kanhawha court house; in a healthy country, eligible situation, and proffers to the industrious every comfort that can flow from judicious tillage and extensive grazing. This land has cost me more than five thousand dollars, but less would be taken, provided the payments be satisfactory. THOMAS DAVIS. Norfolk, April 6. 3t
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE, February 27.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.