Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-08-30 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 30, 1805.
[NO. 20.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1805.
   ARTICLES per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 14 16   Beef, cargo bbl. 9 50   Prime 11   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 85   2d p. 87 90   3d p. 90 93   4th p. 1 1   Fr. 3d p. 1 10   4th p. 1 15   Peach, 90   Apple, 65 70   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 8   Navy. 5 50   Ship 4 4   Butter, Export. lb. 18 20   Candles, Dip 17 18   Mould 23   Sperm. 65   Coal, English bus. 25 None   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None   Caracas None   Coffee, W. India lb. 28 30   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14   Foreign 10 11   Ootton, Geo. Upland lb. 23 24 Scarce   Sea Island None   St. Domingo None   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15 Scarce   Russia 20 21   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 54 40   Flour, Superfine bbl. 8 Now.   Fine 7 7   Middlings 6 6   X ditto 7   Fish, Cod, dry quin. None   Herrings bbl. 4 75   Shad None   Fustick ton. 50   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 95 1 Plenty   N. E. 1st p. 70 75   Grain, Wheat bus. None   Corn 85 dull   Barley None   Oats None   Hemp, Russian ton. 190 300   Hides, Dried lb. 10 14   Hog's-Lard 16 18   Indigo, Flot nt None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 65 70   Camp. 70 80   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 12 50   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12 14   Molasses, gal. 38 42   Peas, Black-eyed bus.   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, 16 18   Pitch, bbl. 2 75   Pork, Cargo 15 15   Prime 16 50   Mess 18 19   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4   Rice, 100lb. 5 5   Resin, bbl. 3 3   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 90   Antigua, 3d p. 85   St. Croix, 3d p. 83   W. Island, 3d p. 78   Country, 57   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 70   Isle May, 68   St. Ubes, 67   Cadiz, 60   Liverpool, 60 67   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castle, 25   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 8 11   Hay, Brown, 11   White, 14 50   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 25 27   pipe 60 65   hhd. head 25 27   do. red oak 16 18   Tar, bbl. 2 25   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 7   Petersburg, 6 6   Rappa, 4 50   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 Scarce   Teneriffe, 1 1   Sherry, 1 25 Plenty   Port, pipe. 160 230 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3 1-2   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3 1-2   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - - - 4 1-2   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 10 12 1-2   Porto Rico, - - - - - 6   Havanna, - - - - - 4 1-2   Cape-Francis, (unarmed) - - - - - cannot   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - - be   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, - - - - - insured   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Coasters, - - - - - 2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, no sale.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 15 per cent. advance.   United States Bank, 540 dolls. per share.   Exchange on London, 418 dollars for 100l. Sterling.  
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR BOSTON, The good Brig Nancy, THOMAS RHODES, Master:— Will sail in four days. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or William Hartshorne, Jun. August 26. 93
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Brig Danube, GILBERT HOWLAND, Master:— Having made only one voyage—burthen 194 tons, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—will carry about 1800 barrels flour, or 220 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 Drawn White Oak Pipe STAVES. August 26. 94
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner WILLIAM, Only six months old, burthen 120 tons. For terms, apply to Thomas H. Parker.
20 Puncheons well flavoured RUM. August 26. 99
FOR LONDON, The American Ship RE-UNION, Two thirds of her cargo being engaged, it is expected she will sail by the 15th next month. For freight or passage, apply to Warren Ashley. August 23. 85
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (Toway Port Europe) The staunch, fast sailing Portuguese Ship PAZ TRIUMPHO, PHILIP TRINDADE, Master:— Burthen 350 tons, will be ready in 2 days for the reception of a cargo. For terms, apply to Oliveira, Fernandes & Co. August 23. 89
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE, Burthen 136 tons per Register—copper and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given. Also, 38 Hogsheads, 20 Tierces, 56 Barrels, } PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle. August 23. 90
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MONTICELLO, to sail by the 20th of September. Tobacco or cotton, will be taken in on low freight, if immediate application is made to R. Maitland and Christian, Petersburg, or to Robert Maitland & Co. August 19. 82
FOR NANTZ, The good, fast sailing Ship BRUTUS, Captain PENDERGAST. Burthen 570 bds. or thereabouts—a vessel well calculated to carry tobacco to France. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, lying at Mr. Bow's wharf, Portsmouth, or Thomas Payson & Co. At Mr. Fisk's Store. 74
FOR LONDON, The American ship ABERDEEN, WILLIAM MORGAN, Master:— Burthen about 450 hogsheads tobacco—intended to sail by the 1st of August—can take on freight about 200 hogsheads tobacco, and 50 bales cot on. For terms apply to J. & W. Southgate. July 5. 792
FOR LONDON, The Ship MENTOR, STEPHEN WATERMAN, Master:— Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco—Will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days, and will sail by the last of this month. She is a very fine vessel of 18 months old, and well found in every respect. For freight or passage, apply to Freeland & Gillies, in Petersburg, or to N. Heron. July 8. 805
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The new Portuguese Barque MERCURIO, H. MAZZA, Master:— Burthen 170 to 180 hogsheads—having part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken on a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to the Captain on board, or to John Newell, Jun. Which he will sell low, if taken from on board. July 29. 93
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jesse, Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to William Pennock.
ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS, Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2. 98
FOR LIVERPOOL, The British Ship WILLIAM, Burthen about 450 hogsheads tobacco. A fine ship about 3 years old. About half her cargo being on board, the remainder will be taken at a very low freight if offered soon. Apply to Harrison Allmand. August 12. 63
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, Master, Burthen 400 hds. Tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to Phineas Dana, & Co.
Who have received per said ship from St. Lucer, 139 quarter casks SHERRY WINE, for sale on moderate terms. August 9. 56
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FRANKLIN, SPOONER, Master:— Burthen about three hundred hogsheads.— For terms apply to Moses Myers. July 24. 16
FOR LONDON, The good and fast sailing Ship SPY, Will be ready to receive a cargo immediately at the moderate freight of 4l. per hhd. and 5 per cent. primage. Apply to the Captain on board, Thomas and Amos Ladd, Richmond; Maitland & Christian, Petersburg; or William Hartshorne, Jun. August 7. 47
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Ship JOHN, A. M. SPALDING, Master:— 297 tons burthen, a staunch, strong, tight vessel, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. July 22. 12
FOR LIVERPOOL, The British Brig BETSEY, 300 hogsheads burthen—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days; a large proportion of her cargo is now engaged, for the balance apply to G. & F. Whittle. July 22. 10
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fine new American Ship MECHANICK, V. BAGLEY, Master, burthen 250 tons, or about 350 hds. tobacco, now ready for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. June 27. 782
THE SUBSCRIBER, GIVES NOTICE, THAT he has conveyed his Estate in Trust, for the benefit of his creditors, to James Thorburn, Martin Fisk, and James Maurice. Francis S. Taylor. August 28. 100
THE SUBSCRIBERS, TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS S. TAYLOR, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, THAT the management of the affairs of that estate is co-joined to Robert B. Taylor, to whom persons indebted are desired to make payment, and those who have claims to make known. JAMES THORBURN, MARTIN FISK, JAMES MAURICE. August 28. 101
HIBBERT'S PORTER AND BROWN STOUT. Just received per the Ship Planter, from London, A QUANTITY OF Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Apply to ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. August 28. 103
TAKEN from along side the Brig Milton, on the night of the 25th instanta, a CLINKER BUILT YAWL, about twelve feet long, yellow bottom and painted green inside—Milton of Suffolk, marked on her stern. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will give information of her, so that I get her again. Tuder Frieb. August 28. 104
RESPECTFULLY informs the publick, that he intends opening a School for tuition of the French Language, and of Book-Keeping in the Italian way, with double entries, as soon as a sufficient number of Gentlemen will have agreed to attend the same. He will, in the mean time, give private lessons, at their houses, to such Ladies and Gentlemen, as may be pleased to confide in his abilities. Orders left at Mr. Riffard's Boarding-house, will be duly attended to. English, French and Dutch, translated with accuracy and despatch.—Apply as above. August 26. 95
LANDING, From the British Brig Jane, Captain Litton, on Town Point, 20 Hogsheads, } ANTIGUA SUGAR. 58 Tierces, } 63 Barrels, } And from the Bellona, 60 Hogsheads, } BARBADOS SUGAR. 18 Tierces, } Samples may be seen at Cam, bell & Wheeler's Warehouse, and terms known by Robert Dickson. August 25. 96
FOR SALE, ON BOARD THE SHIP FRANKLIN, 120 Firkins Choice Boston BUTTER, Fit for Family use.—Apply to Moses Myers. August 7. 49
COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. 226
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF, FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES, AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Frieb. August 7. 52
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale, at their Warehouse on Commerce Street Wharf, 86 Barrels Prime, } PORK. 14 do. Cargo, } Received per Schooner Weymouth, Capt. Weymouth, from New York. Phineas Dana & Co. August 3. 43
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. 654
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their assortment of SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London.—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. 622
To Lease—For Eleven Years, THAT VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, on the corner of Commerce and Little Water Streets.—For further particulars, apply to J. Tucker. August 2. 35
NOW LANDING, From on board the Ship Narcissa, Captain Langton, 50 Hogsheads Havanna MOLASSIS. And from on board the Schooner Hope, Captain Sprague, 70 Hogsheads Jamaica RUM. For sale by William Pennock. August 14. 70
LOST ON MONDAY LAST, A NOTE of Mr. William Pennock, in favour of Captain W. J. Richardson, payable at the United States Bank, for Eight Hundred Dollars, at 60 days, and dated 25th July. As payment is stopped, it cannot be of service to any person, if found I should be obliged by its being returned. Edward Roberts. August 14. 73
CHOICE FLOUR OF NEW WHEAT, From Mayo's Mills—for Family use. 300 Whole and 300 Half Barrels. For sale by Moses Myers. August 12. 66
40 Puncheons Antigua RUM, Just received per Schooner Stranger, and for sale by Warren Ashley. August 12. 67
300 Barrels INDIAN CORN, Deliverable at short notice—for sale by James Maurice & Co. July 29. 74
IRISH LINENS.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has received in addition to his London Goods, a large assortment of Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, Lowlas, Hardware, &c. Per Ship Charleston, Captain Hall, from Liverpool, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. ALSO, 300 Pieces Twilled SACKING. Richard Taylor. May 31. 729
WANTED, Two Hundred Cords Wharf Wood, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to Thomas Warren. May 29. 720
NOW LANDING, 90 Bags Prime Green COFFEE. For sale by Moses Myers. July 22.

MORE SPOLIATION.
A gentleman in Cadiz writing to his correspondent in this place, says, "The Spaniards have again commenced their depredations on our Commerce at Algeziras, they have taken in the ship Recovery, of and from Norfolk, Capt. Adams, and a number of other vessels; also two have been brought into this port".
Extract of a letter from the Captain of a vessel, to his merchant in this Borough, dated Havana, August 7, 1805.
"Five days after I left Porto Rico, I was boarded off Heneaga by a privateer under French colours, with one gun and 25 men, six of whom they put on board my schooner, at the same time taking me and 3 men out. They then stood over for Cuba, and in two days came to anchor in a small bay above the town of Baracoa, where they went on shore with my papers, refusing to permit me to accompany them, or even to return to my vessel, pronouncing frequently "un bon prize." After being detained two days, my papers were returned and my vessel liberated. They plundered me of articles to the amount of 150 dollars.
"I could not discover to whom the privateer belonged, altho' owned in the place. When I made a representation to the governor of the treatment I had received, he promised so soon as the privateer should return the articles that had been taken should be returned."
"Three days before I left Baracoa, the brig Jane of Baltimore, was brought in by a French privateer of four guns. The Jane mounted 16 guns with 45 men, 28 of whom were killed and 7 wounded. The Captain (Kennedy) was amongst the number killed—I understand he shot his mate and two others for attempting to haul down the colours."
The conduct of Spain is now so evidently hostile to this country, that it does not appear to us possible, that a rupture can be avoided. Among other instances of the injustice and absurdity of the pretensions of that country, is a principle which has been lately assumed, and acted upon to some extent, and is one that deprives us of a great part of the advantages of our neutrality. In consequence of the war, our ships in Britain were employed by our merchants and other neutrals in carrying goods to the various ports of the Mediterranean, a trade we enjoyed as a right in peace. In Spain a number of our vessels and their cargoes have been condemned for being loaded with British goods, as if we had not a right to carry British manufactures. The consequence has been that the premium at Lloyd's on an American ship from Britain to a Port in the Mediterranean is TWENTY GUINEAS per cent.
JOHN NEVISON, Esq. this day qualified as RECORDER of this Borough.
AN ADVENTURER, in the William & Mary College Lottery, shall have a place in our next.
The frigates UNITED STATES and CHESAPEAKE, are ordered to be immediately prepared for service.—To the friend of peace, these symptoms can afford no pleasure, but if impious necessity demand them, he must submit, and silently lament the folly of mankind. Alex: Expositor.
With the sincerest pleasure we announce, that the celebrated GENERAL MOREAU and his family, all in good health, have, at length, arrived. They went up the river yesterday in the ship New-York, captain George. Wilming: Mirror.
Captain Prince, who arrived at Salem on Monday from Marseilles and Gibraltar, informs that one of the Tripoli corsairs has been captured by an American frigate. Mer: Advertiser.
POLITICAL ESSAYS
ON THE ESSENTIAL AND DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF DEMOCRACIES AND REPUBLICS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
From the Baltimore Republican or Anti-Democrat.
ESSAY IX.
"The American Governments are, in every respect, "Complete and perfect Democracies."
AURORA, June 14, 1803.
Much of the sixteen letters in the Aurora, like our almanacks, is made up of matters nowise essential to their object; they abound also in gross defamation of private character, and in the most virulent general calumny and abuse. Leaving all such matters, not being argument, to slumber with the last year's ephemera, we shall proceed:
1. To examine the authorities relied upon by "the Editor" to prove his hypothesis, that "the American Governments are, in every respect, complete and perfect Democracies."
"The Editor," with the most seeming composure and confidence, asserts, as a conclusive proof of his hypothesis, that judge McKean, judge Wilson, and judge Marshall, have concurred in declaring the American governments democracies.
"We had conceived indeed," he observes, "that when three such characters as the present governor McKean, of Pennsylvania, the late judge Wilson, also of this state, and judge Marshall, the present chief justice of the United States, had been produced as evidence, publicly declaring our governments to be democracies, there would have been no further dispute upon the fact."
Who that reads this would not take it as granted, that Mr. Duane had produced quotations from the speeches or writings of these gentlemen; or at least, had referred his readers to where they might find the evidences of such declarations. What is the fact?—Except from a speech of judge Wilson in the convention of Pennsylvania, he has not produced any thing said by either of them, nor even suggested where any thing said by them, on the subject, is to be found.
(29) Aurora, 16th August.
As far as to us is possible we shall supply this omission.
What judge Marshall may have said, relative to this point, we know not; nothing of the kind in the writings ascribed to him having fallen under our notice. What judge McKean said we shall now introduce, and, we apprehend, it will carry with it internal evidence why it was not quoted by that writer.
Judge McKean was a colleague of Mr. Wilson in the Pennsylvania convention, to which the constitution of the United States was submitted for ratification or rejection, and very properly, considering his age and experience, summed up the arguments that had been adduced for and against its adoption. The judge on this occasion observed—
"It is objected that this (constitution) is a consolidation of the several states, and not a confederation. To this I answer,—the name is immaterial; the thing unites the several states, and makes them like one in particular instances and for particular purposes; which is what is ardently desired by most of the sensible men in this country. I care not whether it is called a consolidation, confederation, or national government, or by whatever name, if it is a good government, and found to promote the blessings of liberty, tranquility, and happiness."
"It is objected that it is an aristocracy, and was intended to be so by the framers of it. Here again, Sir, the name is immaterial, if it is a good system of government, for the general and common concerns of the United States. But, after the definition given of an aristocratic government, it becomes unnecessary to repeat arguments to prove that this system does not establish an aristocracy."
"Does this sound like a declaration that the constitution of the United States is a democracy? Could there have been a fitter or more opportune occasion afforded the judge to have replied—"No, Sir, it is a complete and perfect democracy, and it was intended to be so by the framers of it." Instead of so natural an answer, (had the judge viewed it in this light) he contents himself with observing that, "after the definition which had been given of an aristocracy, it was unnecessary to repeat arguments, to prove that the system did not establish an aristocracy." A point for which we have always contended, and in which we perfectly agree with the learned judge. We cannot refuse to the reader the concluding part of judge McKean's speech on this occasion.
"The law has been my study from my infancy, and my only profession. I have gone through the circle of office, in the legislative, executive, and judicial departments of government. And from all my study, observation, and experience, I must declare, that, from a full examination and due consideration of this system, it appears to me the best the world has yet seen. I congratulate you on the fair prospect of its being adopted, and am happy in the expectation of seeing accomplished, what has long been my ardent wish,—that you will hereafter have a salutary permanency in magistracy and stability in laws."
God forbid that this prediction should not be verified. That this desirable permanency in magistracy and stability in laws should ever be diminished or destroyed, by the policy or the errors of any administration.
(30) Debates Pennsylvania Convention, p. 146. (31) Idem: p. 147.
BOSTON, August 19.
SPANISH VALOUR. Messrs. RUSSELL & CUTLER.
The publication of the following extract from a letter, dated at La Guayra, in April last, has been delayed until a proper representation of the affair with the necessary documents could be laid before the American government; it is now given to the publick as another evidence of that friendship and goodwill which the Spaniards are daily exercising towards us.
"On the 22d March, we sailed down this coast with a fine breeze, until just before sunset, when being within reach of the guns of La Guayra, the wind left us becalmed with a heavy swell setting on shore. Half an hour before dark we were hailed from the fort, in Spanish, to which the captain replied in English, that we were Americans from Cayenne. This not appearing to be satisfactory, they continued hailing about ten minutes, by which time the brig ("White Oak," of Boston) had drifted so near the fort, that the voices of those conversing on the walls we easily distinguished, and it was so perfectly calm that the captain ordered our boat ahead to tow the vessel from the surf which we were fast approaching. Several boats were now seen coming from shore, the persons in which hailed, and upon receiving an answer suddenly retreated, after discharging at us a volley of musketry, immediately upon which a brisk cannonade was commenced at the fort. The second ball having passed through our foresail and cut away some of the rigging. Captain Mountfort jumped into the boat and attempted to land, but the shot flying in every direction he was obliged to return.
A lantern was hoisted, but finding that it served only as a mark for the better directing of the guns, it was soon removed and all the lights on board extinguished. Fortunately it had now become dark and we had drifted past the fort, but when within three quarters gun shot were forced to drop anchor to keep clear of the shore. The firing was kept up from the fort, batteries, several gun-boats, and armed brig, until 10 o'clock, when the captain, happily for us, who were thus exposed to the barbarous caprice of men so overcome by their fears, as to imagine that they saw an invading enemy in a clumsy, unarmed, American lumber-vessel effected a landing, and relieved the brave commandant and his courageous followers from their apprehensions, and we immediately heard them hollering from fort to fort, to cease firing, for the danger was over and the captain on shore! This step saved the whole of us, for we have since been told, that they had prepared and were determined, as soon as the moon rose, to sink the brig. Some of our rigging is cut away, and one 18 pound shot struck just forward of the main chains, carried away a timber head, and destroyed two water casks. The captain was placed under guard during the night, and in the morning I went on shore with the papers, where we were presented to the commandant, who appeared scarcely to have recovered from the fright of the preceding evening. The vessel was ordered to be moored under the guns of one of the batteries until directions should be received from Carracas.
The accounts given of the late bustle and consternation which our appearance caused are highly diverting, and place the conduct of the commander, &c. in the most ridiculous light. All the soldiery were under arms firing upon us, the whole coast was alarmed, and persons travelling from Carracas, were stopped upon the road and forbidden to proceed. The cowardice and fears of those appointed to guard the port, were so great, that no one dared approach us, and at the commencement of the firing, a man belonging to one of the gun-boats, was so terrified that he jumped overboard, swam ashore and asserted that he had received a ball in the leg! and the commander of another reported that he had lost one man killed by our shot, and they are hardly yet persuaded that we did not fire upon them!—I have no doubt that had we been armed with a few guns well served, the whole town would have been deserted, and we should have seen the soldiers flying full speed to the mountains, with the valiant Don Vasquez, their commander, at their head! Capt. M. and myself as we walk the streets, are pointed at as prodigies of valour, for having stood such a cannonading without being killed!! In fact the more I reflect upon the danger we were in, the more providential appears our preservation.
About three weeks since, an English armed vessel was off the harbour under American colours, and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, sent in a boat with an officer and a few men, who cut out a fine Spanish ship, which was anchored within musket shot of the batteries! This is the excuse offered for the warm reception given us.
"The heads of government are at variance, and the ascent of one is certain to produce the dissent of another. Ten days elapsed before I received an answer to my petition for liberty to sell, and then I was told that I might dispose of enough to raise 300 dollars, which was considered sufficient to discharge their demand for powder and shot fired at us, and to pay for the repairs of the vessel. Upon representing the injustice of the demand, and the necessity of discharging the whole cargo to ascertain and repair the damages in the hull, the Intendant, a man of very mediocre abilities, and extremely obstinate, referred me to the Captain General, his counterpart, who replied, that it was not his province to decide, and sent me back to the Intendant, and he again to the Captain-General. You may judge whether it does not require a good stock of patience to deal with such animals."
"The bill for powder and shot I consider a curiosity, and send you an extract from it:
  To 307 lbs. 2 oz. powder, at 7 reals, dolls. 268 6   57 balls* weighing 900 lbs. at 1 per lb. 112 4   57 wooden waddings, 21 3   8 lbs. match rope, 6 2 1-2   407 15 1-2 
"You will observe that those expended by the gun-boats, armed brig, and soldiery, are generously given to us gratis; they probably conceiving that the opportunity afforded them of shewing their undaunted courage was worth the expence."
* Viz. 11 twenty-four pounders, 14 eighteen, and 52 twelves.
NEW-YORK, August 24.
By the British Packet Windsor Castle, we learn, that previous to her sailing from Falmouth, information had reached that place of the capture of a French 84 gun ship off Brest by two British 44 gun frigates. The French man of war was reconnoitring, when the British frigates, by superior manœuvring, cut her off from the land and captured her.
A friend has politely favoured us with the following extract of a letter, from a gentleman on board the John Adams, dated Gibraltar, June 15th, 1805. "We arrived safe at this place, after a passage of 32 days. On our arrival we found two of our gun boats from New-York, and one from Washington, we having parted with a number of them three days after leaving New-York in a gale of wind.—Three other gun-boats had arrived before, and proceeded up the Mediterranean, and four more are daily expected.—With the assistance of these, we will proceed to make the attack on Tripoli, and I trust we shall bring the scoundrels to proper terms.—Should we prove successful, you may expect my return before the expiration of two years, for which I am engaged. I am happy to inform you that we lost but three men on our outward passage, notwithstanding the crowded state of the ship. Gun-boat No. 6, has not yet arrived, but no apprehensions for her safety are entertained, as she is an excellent sea boat."
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, to a respectable mercantile house in Boston, dated June 26.
"All merchandise coming to this place, must be accompanied with a certificate of origin.—This is to be rigorously observed. We are much afraid that several hogsheads of sugar and coffee shipped by you, will give us a great deal of trouble. The Receiver says the law leaves no sort of discretion; he must, he says, seize them, and we may petition the minister, who will hearken to us since you have not had time to know the new law relative to importations."
FROM LONDON PAPERS.
Received at the office of the "Publick Ledger."
ORIGINAL REMARKS
ON THE PRESENT POLITICS OF EUROPE.
Written for Bell's Weekly Messenger exclusively. THE BRAZILS.
HOSTILE JEALOUSY OF PORTUGAL.
The conjectures with regard to the destination of the French and Spanish fleets, and the general opinions that the Brazils is one of their objects, (we confess we do not understand for what purpose,) has rendered this Portuguese Colony a subject of more than ordinary interest.
It has been our constant boast, and an object of our unintermitted efforts to abstain from any thing of party. We have ever praised such of the conduct of Administration as has appeared to us to merit this tribute, and freely commented on every thing which appeared to us of more doubtful utility. We have had many flattering proofs that the publick opinion has gone with us.
We cannot now refrain from calling the attention of the ministry to a subject to which they seem to have given too little consideration. The conduct of Portugal, with regard to our commercial intercourse, is little less than hostile.—It is such as a high minded nation should under no circumstances brook. It is an act of equal ingratitude on the part of Portugal, and culpable neglect on that of England.
If any thing is meant by neutrality, it is the equal and impartial conduct of a third power throughout the whole of its intercourse with the belligerent parties. If any thing is meant by alliance, it is effectual co-operation in a common interest, and to a common end. If any relation exists at present between Portugal and Great Britain, it is something between an alliance and a neutrality, not so strict as the former, but, from a common interest and gratitude for favours received, something more strict than an ordinary neutrality.
In the present situation of the affairs of Europe, the very existence of Portugal, as an independent government, is in the alliance of England.—Remove this security, and Portugal must cease to remain in the number of the kingdoms of Europe—she becomes either a French Colony, or is incorporated in the Spanish monarchy.
What should be the result of these relations; what, but a stricter friendship and a good understanding; the equality neutrality, and in things indifferent to the cause of war, and therefore no violation of neutrality with the other belligerent powers, an amity amounting to a preference.
How different from this is the present conduct of Portugal with regard to such of our ships as touch at their colonies? As we wish to exhibit it as a matter of fact, and of importance to the commercial world, in a full and simple point of view, we shall content ourselves with stating it, without comment, under its two heads,—that of the reception of our ships in the Brazils,—and that of its underhand preference of our enemies.
1st.—Every British ship, touching at the Brazil ports, and particularly those of smaller magnitude,
is immediately put between guard boats, and immediately visited to learn the cause of her entrance into a neutral port. No cause is admitted but that of distress for water, repairs, or provisions. Unless the circumstances of this distress are evident, that is to say, unless it may fall within the humour of the examining officers to certify that such distress exists, the ship is commanded to leave the harbour, and the guns pointed. If the distress is certified, it is submitted to the governor general, and a time, according to his discretion, allowed. In the case of every British ship this scarcely ever exceeds seven days. The crew is permitted to go on shore, but are attended by soldiers. The time of stay permitted by the governor no sooner elapses than the guns are pointed, and a fellow sent on board with a command not to leave the ship till it has departed from the harbour.
This tyranny is rendered still further intolerable by the manner with which it is exercised.—The commands are given, it may be said, at the point of the bayonet. The subordinate officers issue their mandates with the tone of military despotism, mixed with the brutality of a petty officer of the excise.
Such is their conduct with regard to British vessels. Let us proceed to our second head, that of their reception of our enemies.
2d.—We repeat, that, as a matter of business, it is purpose to exhibit these points simply and fully.—The second head, therefore, will be at once explained and confirmed by the following extract. Considering it as very valuable document, we make no excuse for introducing it in the full length of the original, with which, "in consideration to our attention to commercial interests," we have been favoured:—
Extract from the Journal of the Ship Margaret, in the Port of St. Salvador, summoned before the Viceroy.
"This morning we were summoned before the Viceroy.
"Nothing could be more wearisome than the minute and jealous examination to which we were compelled to submit. Again and again were our papers, journal, and log-book, and every other document, examined as well by his excellency, as his attendant officers. The conclusion confirmed us in what we had heard of the unjust preference given to our enemies, for whilst the Spaniards in the harbour were lading and unlading, as deliberately and as at much at their ease as if they were in Cadiz itself, his excellency informed us that we must make all our necessary repairs in four days, and at the expiration of that period leave the harbour. Remonstrance was useless, the order was absolute.
"Some further circumstances occurred to convince me, that a clandestine intercourse, very prejudicial to the interests of Great-Britain in time of war, is maintained between the Spaniards and Portuguese; a circumstance so contrary to a fair neutrality, that I have no doubt that many of the ships from Brazil might be safely detained by our cruisers."
"Every thing that we saw convinced us of the value of this settlement to the British empire in the event of a rupture between the two countries. In the course of years it is almost evident that France or ourselves must possess the Brazils, for a nation so weak as the Portuguese, so fallen in the estimation of Europe, will not long be allowed this monopoly of an extent of country, which she is as little able to use as to defend. If France should anticipate us, as she doubtless will, conquest being the fundamental principle of a military government, she will gain a spoil which would more than compensate the loss of Malta and Egypt. Such an acquisition as this would be of more solid advantages to us as a commercial nation than all the conquests of France; at all events, should it fall into our hands, it would be one means of securing a most honourable peace."
"The day previous to our leaving the harbour, another Spanish vessel, heavily laden with near 100,000 dollars, and a rich cargo, arrived in the port. It will readily be believed that we most sincerely regretted that we had not left the port the day before, as we might then have saluted this rich vessel, and probably saved the Spaniards the trouble of forwarding their money home in Portuguese bottoms, a manoeuvre hourly practised."
"There evidently, indeed, existed at this time a very close political union between the two powers, whether from their geographical situation, as neighbours, both here and in the mother country, or from the circumstance of their being a par noble fratrum , in their jealousy of the English, I will not take upon me to determine. I am convinced, however, that the fact existed at that time, and perhaps it is not saying too much to assert that it exists at this very moment."
"The fourth day was now expiring, and with it the civility, or rather forbearance from hostility, of the Portuguese. The harbour-master came on board with orders from the viceroy not to return till he had seen us out of the harbour. We obeyed this peremptory command with no very good grace. It may be needless to say that our reception was not better than that of almost every other English vessel which has happened to touch at their ports."
"We have only to add as a comment to the above, is this treatment for English merchants, the citizens of a country, whose fleets cover the seas, and who pay one fifth of their income, that their security, and assuredly their honour, may be confirmed?"
"It was the boast of Cromwell, an usurper, but with the feelings and spirit of an English king, one who having gained the crown considered its glory as his own, and administered his power when gained as boldly and ably as he had gained it, that he had rendered the name of an Englishman as dreaded as that of a Roman. Is it even policy, setting aside national honour, to submit to have it thus degraded?"
FROM THE LONDON COURIER.
JUNE, 26, 1805.
STATE OF THE COUNTRY.
The debates last week bore some resemblance to certain Bills (denominated Hotch Potch ) which are occasionally brought in at the close of a session, and which relate to a variety of subjects. They were debates less upon the propriety and impropriety of proroguing the parliament than upon the situation of our external and internal politics. The motions for short adjournment proceeded less from a real wish to keep the parliament sitting than from a knowledge that the discussions of these motions would include a discussion of all possible subjects, and from a hope to draw from the minister some explanations upon the subject of foreign and domestic politics—upon the external situation of the country and the internal situation of the cabinet. We are therefore relieved from the necessity of entering into any review of the arguments for or against a prorogation—though we think the arguments drawn from the power vested in the King to call parliament together in 14 days conclusive against it. But these motions at the close of a session against proroguing parliament are not new? they were made last war with the same views, and upon the same principles, lord Holland made a similar motion in the summer of 1800, in which he used the same language against lord Grenville, that lord Grenville, Mr. Grey, and Mr. Windham use now against the present ministers. Lord Holland in 1800 represented the power of Buonaparte to have been cemented by the folly and incapacity of lord Grenville and his colleagues, who had given proofs of the most shameful ignorance and misconduct, and who were equally incapable of carrying

on war with success, or concluding a peace with honour. Lord Grenville, in 1805, borrows against Lord Sidmouth the invectives and accusations that were formerly urged against himself by Lord Holland. How little variation there has been at all times in the march and conduct of opposition! They all tread the same path, they are all condemned, like Sisyphus, to the same up-hill labour. The arguments and accusations against the conductors of the last war are revived against the conductors of the present. The speeches of 1795 are repeated in 1805; the song that was sung in the former period is sung in the latter, and in the same strain. We turned this morning to a speech of Mr. Grey in February 1803: it is astonishing what a similarity there is between his speech then and now; the same gloom and despondence prevail—the same exaggeration of the strength of the enemy, and the same undervaluing of the resources of Great Britain. It seems as if the powers of his mind were confined within a narrow compass; he is nothing if not indulging the natural peevishness and petulance of his disposition; he has no glow and warmth of feeling—nothing of the animation and fire of genius; his mind is not generous enough for candour;—distrust, suspicion, and despondence appear to occupy it entirely.
Seldom he smiles; and smiles in such a sort As if he mocked himself, and scorned his spirit That could be moved to smile at any thing.
One of the inconveniences (they are but few) of our excellent constitution is, that in every war, the enemy are sure to find powerful allies in the opposers of government. But we never could satisfactorily explain the arguments by which they could justify, or palliate, the perverseness they bestow, and the exalted pictures they draw of the power and resources of France. If they do not believe their own sentiments, they are hypocrites—if they do believe them, they are not patriots. If Europe really supposed our resources to be diminished, what power upon the continent would feel the least inclination to co-operate with us? If the enemy entertained the same supposition, what chance would we have of entering into any negotiation with honour or advantage? That these opposition efforts really produce the effect of giving increased confidence to the enemy, and of disheartening the continental powers, we do not assert, because they are usually accompanied with the most marked inconsistency or incongruity. The ministers are held up to Europe as weak, incapable, and inefficient; and then, having been represented as totally unworthy of confidence, they are inveighed against for not having obtained the co-operation of the European powers. One minute it is considered as a proof of want of talents in the ministers, that they have not produced a continental alliance; the next, it is asserted to be a fact that the great powers of Europe are decidedly averse to a continental war. These incongruities and inconsistencies act therefore as an antidote to the ban and poison of the opposition doctrines, and render them nearly innocuous. But any idea of a continental alliance being most improbable both in the opinion of the Monitor and Mr. Grey, what then would he advise us to do? To see whether a peace cannot be obtained upon fair and honourable terms. What! after having argued that we are unable to cope with France, that "the amount of taxes is so great, that for the first time, there appears reason to conclude, from their produce, that they have been carried as far as they can go"—after having said that "when we compare our whole military force with that of the enemy, with his increasing means, with his uninterrupted exertions, with the menaced attacks upon us, withdrawing our naval protection to foreign nations, kept pace with the progress of the foe; that in comparison with our danger our means of security have not advanced, and that in reality the country is now less upon an equality with the preparations, and with the means of France, than it was last year." After having said these things; after having drawn this gloomy picture of our situation, does Mr. Grey expect us to make a fair and honourable peace. Is not this mockery and insult? Is it not malignantly insulting to tell a nation, represented to be unable to carry on war with effect, that it ought to make peace upon honourable and advantageous terms?—Would an enemy believing himself to be superior in strength and resources, grant such terms? Would Buonaparte, if we were really so degraded and humbled, allow us an honourable peace? What does Mr. Grey see in the character of that man, that should make him believe he will refrain from exacting the last sacrifice, and drawing the last blood-drop from a fallen enemy? The debates of the last week naturally class themselves under two heads—our external politics and our internal. We shall discuss the latter first.
INTERNAL POLITICS.
It must be apparent to every body, that the tone, and temper, and language of the leaders of the two parties have lately undergone a considerable change, and have assumed, almost on a sudden, a greater degree of moderation—we speak of the two great parties; not of that little insignificant intermediate set which bears a considerable resemblance to a party in the National convention called the Ventre . All that was acrimonious on the part of the opposition in the house of Lords was directed against the Addington party,—and here we cannot help noticing a curious fact that struck us most forcibly. It seemed as if it had been previously arranged, that the Addington party should be attacked, and the peace of Amiens inveighed against in one house; but that that party and the peace of Amiens should be spared in the other; because one of the opposition leaders, Mr. Fox, had pointedly approved of that treaty, and because the assistance of that party might still be wanted in another discussion with respect to Lord Melville.—But the Addingtons are miserably deceived if they think their conduct has recommended them even to the opposition—the opposition will make use of them for their occasions, but no more; they will have no permanent connexion with them—they will have no separate party in the cabinet—they will have no coalition with them; but they will make use of them to form a coalition with Mr. Pitt. Whatever credit the Addington party acquired by their Administration is now rapidly declining; they will never recover it— facilis descensus, sed revocare gradum —it is impossible; like some of those meteors we see at nights in the sky, their brilliancy will be but momentary; they will fall and be forgotten. If we praised and supported the administration of Mr. Addington, it was not because we thought him possessed of great talents, but because he exercised great moderation. His administration was beneficial, because it was moderate; it was such a one as the country wanted after the stormy periods and events they had just struggled through; the people wished for repose, and they found it under him. We applauded his elevation to power, because it was not proved of his conduct since his dismissal from the post of prime minister, it has been because he seems to have abandoned all those qualities which rendered him formerly worthy of support. Before he was admitted a second time into the cabinet, we saw occasion to warn him against factious opposition to the minister, and to predict that he could never stand alone. In vain have we tried to discover in the President of the council mildness and moderation of the first lord of the treasury—Pitt, jealousy seem to be the prevailing features of his party; they cannot forgive Mr. Pitt for having withdrawn his stay and
support from their administration; they cannot forgive him for having displaced their leader; they forget that he first raised that leader from the ranks and made him what he is.—All their conduct to Mr. Pitt has the air and stamp of jealousy and anger.—Granted that they were right in opposing him in the case of Lord Melville, were they right in opposing him in that most offensive manner possible? Did they even communicate to him the conduct they meant to adopt upon the motion for impeachment? Were they justified in opposing him in such a way as almost to encourage a suspicion that they thought him not quite clear from the offences imputed to Lord Melville? Were they liberal or even just, in the subsequent conduct they adopted to him, after his complete acquittal from the charges brought against him? But the case of Lord Melville is not, as some of their supporters would have it supposed, the only difference of opinion that exists. In both houses their dissention with Mr. Pitt has been alluded to, and has not been denied. Lord Grenville pointedly asserted, that "they were completely disunited among themselves, and more anxious to discover and take advantage of the faults of their colleagues, than to watch over the operations of the enemy." Was it not obvious that he alluded solely to the Addington party. Did one of them, did Lord Sidmouth deny or even take notice of the allusion? Mr. Fox made a similar assertion in the house of commons. The Addington party there did not contradict it, and Mr. Pitt, who replied to Mr. Fox, did not once touch upon that part of his speech. The dissention in the cabinet therefore stands confessed. It cannot then be expected to remain as it is. Who must yield? Need we ask the question when the contest is between Mr. Pitt and Lord Sidmouth? Lord Sidmouth we suppose will speedily retire. The opposition will make use of his party to form a coalition with Mr. Pitt. Will they succeed? A considerable degree of discussion has been produced by a report of some expressions which a respectable Morning Paper stated on Saturday to have dropped from Mr. Fox—the import of which was, that he formed a resolution never to accept of any publick situation. We know the authority upon which that paper stated those expressions, and it is such as we should think unquestionable. But the opposition writers are in the utmost agony lest they should obtain the slightest belief. They contradict it in the most positive manner. But they say he did declare that no personal views of his should stand in the way of so desirable an object, (a comprehensive Administration) .
It may not here be unseasonable to advert to the subject of Mr. Fox's exclusion; though any obstacle which might interpose to the formation of any ministry, seems now to be removed by Mr. Fox's declaration. A great deal of clamour has been industriously raised against the crown, for its unwillingness to avail itself of Mr. Fox's talents in the cabinet. But surely however transcendent those abilities are, the crown could not expect that they could be very serviceable in the cabinet, when the possessor of them was known to be decidedly hostile to the system pursued by that cabinet. War had been entered upon; Mr. Fox was known to be hostile to it. Could the crown suppose that the best way of carrying on war with vigour would be to select a man to conduct it who was known to be in favour of peace? Indeed could Mr. Fox, with his principles, have conscientiously accepted a seat in the cabinet? The sentiments of the king were for war. Mr. Fox, however he might coalesce with every one else, had shown that he would not coalesce with the king.—Was the king therefore, knowing that Mr. Fox would not coalesce with him in his opinion of the necessity of war, to make him a member of the cabinet and one of his confidential advisers? It is idle therefore to inveigh against the crown on account of Mr. Fox's exclusion. Mr. Fox, by his avowed principles and sentiments, excluded himself. But any obstacle which those sentiments might interpose, are now removed by Mr. Fox's declaration. It may be, therefore, that some attempt will be made to form a coalition. But at any rate it seems altogether impossible that Mr. Pitt and Lord Sidmouth can continue to act together, or that the cabinet can remain as it is.
EXTERNAL POLITICS.
Perhaps the debates of last week afford us more insight into the situation of our external politics than of our internal.
Two different systems of political conduct in the present war, are proposed by the opposition and the administration. The one wishes us to propose to France a general congress for the settlement of all disputes; a measure which they think would end in some peace, of which all these powers would be the guarantee. The other suggests that the wiser way would be to establish first a co-operation with some of the continental powers, and to act upon the principle of joint peace or joint war. To the first of these proposals there is this objection, that France would be less likely to accede to fair and honourable terms, when she saw us propose peace separately, than when she saw us connected and co-operating with other powers. In the one case she might think that were she to refuse our terms offered separately, she would only have still to encounter separate war; in the other she would have cause to believe that the refusal of fair terms, offered by powers acting in concert, would lead to a more extended warfare. Lord Grenville says, that if we proposed peace upon fair terms, and they were not acceded to we might be sure of a vigorous co-operation in carrying on the war.—But does he not see that it would be much wiser in the first instance, to induce the other powers to co-operate with us vigorously in any propositions we might offer for peace; and that co-operation would give more strength and dignity to our position, and add redoubled weight to our overtures? The difference between the ministerial and the opposition principle is, that the former proposes co-operation in the first instance, before we offer peace; whilst the latter would have us offer peace, without waiting for vigorous co-operation; indulging the confident belief that should offers of peace be rejected, vigorous co-operation would follow that rejection; in other words, they wish to prefer an uncertainty to a certainty.—Another point to be considered is, whether, if we evince a disposition to make a separate peace, we can reasonably expect, in the event of a refusal to accept our terms, any vigorous co-operation in the prosecution of the war?—After having offered to make a separate peace, the continental powers could not doubt our disposition to make such a peace, and they might suspect that we should carry that disposition into execution, as soon as we had found that their co-operation had enabled us to procure those terms which, when we had made a separate offer, had been rejected.—If they entertain such suspicions, is it natural to suppose that they would feel much inclined to afford us any very vigorous co-operation?—Mr. Pitt therefore has acted upon the principle of vigorous co-operation, and of joint peace or joint war; which we have endeavoured to prove to be the wiser principle of the two.
Of the state of the negotiations with the continental powers, we know nothing, further than that they have been conducted upon the principle to which we have alluded. Perhaps we ought to look to Russia for those lights which the minister does not feel it yet to be his duty to afford us. Knowing that our communications with Russia have for their object joint peace or joint war—that Russia is about to send a negotiator to Paris for the avowed purpose of a pacific overture, it must be inferred that we are concerned in that overture, and that an attempt is to be
made to procure a joint peace. But if our expectations of negotiation have not vanished, our expectations of any successful result from any negotiation for peace, have been considerably diminished by the intelligence we received yesterday. Buonaparte has taken grounds and laid down principles, which if he abides by, peace between this country and France is at a remote distance indeed. If his sine qua non of peace be the assent to his definition of the right of blockade, which is only to be exercised when places are blockaded by land as well as by sea; in other words, the admission of a definition which renders the exercise of that right on our parts utterly impossible, all negotiation must be perfectly fruitless. We shall never accede to his interpretation. But if our expectations of successful negotiation for peace be but feeble, our expectations of a vigorous co-operation in the prosecution of the war have been strengthened. That confident assertion so recently made by the French government, the war would not extend to the continent, has been abandoned, and Buonaparte confines himself to a mere hope that the peace of the continent may not be disturbed. But he seems to think it not at all improbable that his hopes may be disappointed. If he were so confident that Italy would remain tranquil, he would hardly have contemplated the event of his presence being necessary for the preservation of his kingdom of Italy. There is but one power in Europe that can disturb the peace of that part of the continent, or make Italy the seat of war—Austria. Sufficient time has not yet elapsed to enable us to judge what impression the seizure of Genoa will produce upon the Austrian government, but it is impossible that they can view it with a favourable eye. The sentiments of the Austrian cabinet have evidently undergone a change since Italy was annexed to the crown of France.
Before however we received the last intelligence from Italy, we were prepared by some expression made use of by Mr. Pitt, to think the co-operation of Austria with this country, either for the restoration of peace or the prosecution of the war, an event not at all improbable. Mr. Pitt evidently alluded to other powers when he allowed "that Russia alone independent of other continental powers, was not efficient for effectually reducing the power of France. To interest other powers in the same cause, became a matter of the utmost consequence, though it was a matter extremely difficult to accomplish. The secrecy which such negotiations required; the discussion of all the circumstances connected with such a close union of interests, and the arrangement of the means by which the different members of the confederacy could all be brought to act together, were all reasons why the communications alluded to in the message could not yet be satisfactorily explained."—It is evident that Mr. Pitt by these expressions does not allude to Sweden, whom every body knows it would be no difficult matter to interest against France: he does not allude to Prussia: he can only allude to Austria; but we observe that Mr. Fox has no very confident expectations of success from any co-operation of Russia or even of Austria in the prosecution of the war. For our own parts we will not entertain such a desponding idea as that the power of France is so great as to be irresistible; to encourage such a belief, would be indeed to encourage and recommend universal apathy, servility and submission. Let us not so despair of the welfare and happiness of Europe; let us believe that there is no tyranny so extensive and gigantic, which unanimity strengthened by virtue, and which valour armed by justice, may not at length overthrow.*
* There were many points which we had intended to touch upon, but which the length, to which this article has extended, has prevented us. We meant to have made some remarks upon the inconsistency of those who, after having offered worse terms at Lisle, declaim against the peace of Amiens. We intended too to have dwelt upon that part of Mr. Pitt's speech in which, proving our financial resources to be so flourishing and ample, he dispelled those gloomy phantoms which had been conjured up by Mr. Grey. To these points we shall, no doubt, have frequent opportunities of alluding hereafter. At present we shall content ourselves with quoting the words of Mr. Pitt—"It is most consoling and encouraging to the country to reflect, that instead of going on as in former wars, twenty millions of war taxes are raised without any material inconvenience to the commerce, the manufactures, or the agriculture of the empire. When in addition to this we find eight millions annually set a side to operate the gradual reduction of the national debt; when we find the taxes, great as they are, becoming more productive every year; when we see the burthens to which the necessities of the state have subjected us, attended with increasing industry, and their consequences private and publick opulence, there is no one who must not feel proud and elated with the cheering prospect which all those fortunate coincidents offer to our view."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig William, Glasier, 15 days from Havanna, Sugar, Cotton & Molasses, Campbell & Wheeler—Left there brig Traveller, Wright, to sail in 10 days; and sch'r Adeline, Strong, to sail next day for Marie.
Sch'r Richmond, Hand, 14 days from Philadelphia.
Sloop Abigail, Ferguson, 8 days from New-York. Sch'r Nancy Washington, Britt, 18 days from Edenton, Tobacco & Pork, C. & F. Whittle.
In Hampton Roads, ship Atlantick, Howe, 58 days from Liverpool, bound to City Point, Dry Goods, & Salt—Left at Liverpool the following ships: Rhoda & Betsey, Jerry, of Newbedford, for New-York, to sail 5th July; Julius Cæsar, Hall, of Duxbury, for Charleston next day; Brothers, Bray, Philadelphia, for New-Orleans, next day; Fair Lady, Peterson, Bath, for Philadelphia, next day; Liverpool Packet, Waite, of and for New-York, the 10th July; Hampshire, Talbot, of Philadelphia, for New-Orleans, the 20th July; Mary, Jenkins, of and for Newburyport, the 20th July; John & Alice, of and for Philadelphia, the 15th July; Lydia, Williamson, of and for New-York, the 15th July; Proteus , Everit, of Norfolk, for City Point, the 15th July; Intrepid , Steed, of Norfolk, for City Point, the 15th July; General Hamilton, Sewell, of New-York, for Bengal, the 30th July; Felicity, Jones, of Philadelphia, for Charleston, the 30th July; Oliver Ellsworth, Bennett, of and for New-York, the 30th July; Mary, Brown, of and for New-York, the 30th July; Tredonia , Malcolm, of and for Norfolk, the 18th July; Eliza, Stokes, of and for Savannah, the 20th July; George, Towns, of Boston, for City Point, 25th July; Dryades, Davis, of Wiscasset, for Boston, the 20th July; South Carolina, Tubbs, of and for Philadelphia, the 30th July; Hope, Peirce, of Fredericksburg, for Savannah, the 30th July; Briggs Edward & Charles, Pettengal, of Bath, uncertain; Eleanor, Motley, of and for Portland, to sail the 4th July; Jane, Hunt, of and for Portland, the 25th July; Samaritan, Johnston, of and for Wilmington, the 30th July; The ship Commerce from the Isle of France, to New-York, detained by a Liverpool privateer; —, Atkins, from Nantz to Boston, detained by a Liverpool privateer, also detained, ships Neptune of New-York. Sailed in company with the ship Hercules, Bradford, for Philadelphia, and brig Oliver Wolcott, Richards, for New-York.—SPOKE, Aug. 15, lat 40, lon 60, ship Florenza, Tilden, from Baltimore for Rotterdam, 14 days out.—August 26th, off Cape Henry, boarded the Bremen ship Martha, 55 days from Lisbon, bound to Baltimore under jury masts, the captain of the Martha informed capt. H. that about 10 days previous, he spoke a British 74, entirely dis-
masted bound to Halifax, also an American ship, bound to New-York, with the loss of her foremast. Ship Woodrop Simms, Davis; brigs Aurora, Mork, and Juno, Watson, of this port, were at Bourdeaux July 3.
By an arrival at Salem the 17th instant, in 45 days from Lisbon, we observe the ships Robert, Alcorn, and Susan, Loring, were to have sailed in 8 days for this port.
The British brig Mary, Rolph, from this port for Guernsey, is taken by a Spanish privateer.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Five Sisters, Calvert, Cadiz. Brig William, Glasier, Havanna.
CLEARED.
Ship Mentor, Waterman, London. Sch'r Ann Maria, Davis, West-Indies. Portsmouth, Godwin, Richmond. Norfolk, Deagle, Baltimore. Sloo Christian, Green, Petersburg.
AUCTION.
On Friday next, the 6th of September, at 12 o'clock, WILL BE SOLD, WITHOUT RESERVE,
A LOT OF LAND,
Situated on the East side of Cumberland Street, and lately belonged to John Shipp.
The Lot is 31 feet in front and 119 in depth, on which there is a comfortable Dwelling House, well calculated to suit a small family.—Terms, 60 days for a negotiable note, with approved endorsers.—Sale on the premises.
FRANCIS SMITH.
August 30.
112
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
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WHO HAVE FOR SALE,
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NOTICE.
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Geo. Wilson, J. Stratton. August 30. tf 109
DESERTION.
DESERTED from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 32 years old, 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward on his delivery at this post.
J. Saunders, Captain U. S. Artillery Commanding. Fort Nelson, August 30. tf 108
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Rough White Oak Hhd. and Bbl. STAVES , AND A FEW TONS SASSAFRAS ROOT . Apply to
Moses Myers. August 23. 3w 91
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS RECEIVED BY THE BRIG NETSEY , FROM HAVANNA, 120 Tons Campêche LOG WOOD, of the 1st quality. 70 Logs of MAHOGANY. 100 Boxes White and Brown SUGAR. 36 Hogheads MOLASSES.
ALSO—ON HAND,
66 Pipes, } 40 Hogheads, } TENERIFFE WINE . 25 Quarter Casks, } 3 Pipes VINEGAR. 40 Barrels WANUTS. 8 Hlds. } PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR . 60 Bbls. } 12 Hogheads St. Martin's SUGAR. A few Logs St. Domingo MAHOGANY. The whole of which will be sold on very moderate terms, for approved paper. Edward Roberts. August 21. tf 87
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, yesterday the 25th instant, an apprentice boy, named CARY EVERITCH, about 15 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high—had on when he went away, a Nankem Jacket and Trowsers. Whoever will apprehend and deliver him to me, shall receive the above reward. Masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him away, under the penalty of the law.
Jacob F. Woods. August 26. 3 97
WANTED,
ROUGH WHITE OAK HOGHEAD STAVES, of the best quality, for which cash will be given.
Robert Maitland & Co. August 19. 3w 98

The Foxes, the Sheep and the Dogs;
OR THE PROGRESS OF DEMOCRACY.
A FABLE.
The Foxes once (so authors write) In grave and solemn council met, And, after long and learn'd discussion, Came to the following resolution. Resolv'd, That for the time to come We will the name of Dogs assume: We'll trim our tails; our ears we'll slouch; We'll lick and fawn, and cringe and crouch: With lies, and many a fair pretence, We'll gull the sheep—sheep have no sense— And when with tricks we've once made sure o'em, We'll cut their throats and then devour 'em. This having passed without dissent, To seek the sheep away they went.
They found them in a pleasant vale, Fann'd by the cheering vernal gale; Where flowers the level green inlaid, And trees their arms umbrageous spread, A chequer'd scene of sun and shade. Some peaceful, ruminating, lay, While others with their lamkins play; Some crop the flowers; and in the groves Some with their mates, pursue their loves. Their faithful dogs, with care restrain Their thoughtless rambling o'er the plain; And, vigilant, still gave the alarm, Upon the least approach of harm. This saw the Foxes, but intent, On their bad schemes, did not relent. The sight of sheep, so fair and good, Sharpen'd their appetite for blood. They press'd along with eager haste; When a slim Renyard 'mong the rest, A Fox on foreign mountains bred, Half veil'd, half bark'd, and thus he said: "We come, my friends! with pure designs, T' infuse new light into your minds. We've often seen, and with pain, These dogs your liberty restrain. What boots your plenty and your ease, When you can't range where'er you please? This plain, indeed, is fertile, wide; But why not try the mountain's side? Can free-born minds be satisfy'd, While there is ought to be enjoy'd Of nature's bounties which she gives With lib'ral hand to all that lives? Hold him, dear friends! a knave or fool, Who says that sheep themselves can't rule; The fearful hares, and tim'rous deer, To you are an example clear; They want no fences, pen nor fold, Nor want by dogs to be controull'd From wolf to fox there's nought to fear: 'Tis childish stuff—a mere bugbear— All sham—a silly, vile pretence To raise a system of expense. For this, my friends! you're yearly shorn; For this, your lambs are from you torn; For this, your flesh makes butcher's meat, For hungry men and dogs to eat; For this, your skins are sold, and tallow, For this pretence so vain and shallow— For shame, my friends! rouse from your sleep, And vindicate the rights of sheep! Those surly curs for whom you drive, Who on your hard oppression thrive; Who, churlish, circumscribe your roaming On mother nature's open common; And strive to keep the flock together To crowd and jostle one another, When parting would be better thrift; For each would have more room to shift. Our service, friends, to you we'll give, Nor other recompense receive, But that reward which virtue finds, The heart-felt joy of gen'rous minds. We stand in the need of no pretence, Our motive is benevolence. Then follow us to liberty; 'Tis but to will it, and be free."
Thus spoke th' arch Fox, in reason's guise: Insidious, mixing truth with lies. The witless sheep began to crowd To that side where the Foxes stood. They rais'd their heads and stood in gaze, Nor more they sport, nor more they graze. The Foxes poison'd words sunk deep In the weak minds of the poor sheep; Disturb'd, they hankered to be at A something, which they knew not what. The faithful dogs perceiv'd their plight, And labour'd hard to put them right. They prov'd the reasoning false and noxious, And swore the seeming dogs were Foxes; Show'd them their murd'rous teeth and nails, Their short ears slouch'd, and cropped tails; But all in vain—the sheep were blind, Nor could see fraud in words so kind, They grew tumultuous as the sea, And bleated loud for liberty; Became a wild, licentious rout, And trod their guardians under foot; Call'd on the Foxes for protection, And gave themselves to their direction. The Foxes now threw off disguise, No longer us'd their crafty lies; But showing nails and teeth so grim, Tore them asunder—limb from limb.
FROM EYRE'S OBSERVATIONS AT PARIS.
As I was returning through the court, I perceived a soldier, a fine young man, seated on a bench under one of the arcades, with a green bandage over his eyes, and a young girl
of a prepossessing countenance reading by his side to amuse him. "Thank you my dear Nannette," I heard him say; "your kindness is some recompence for the loss of my eyes." This is a scene of interest, I whispered to my friend, and I will learn the story of the poor blind, soldier.
Approaching the object of my inquiry, I accosted him with the Englishman's usual salutation of, "Good day"—Ay, 'tis a lovely one, my Nannette informs me, but I shall never (sighing from the bottom of his heart) behold the glorious sun again, for I am wholly blind." "But you can feel its cheering warmth, my honest fellow." "Yes," replied he, "as any one would the benevolence of a concealed benefactor, it warms the heart, though it may not glad the eyes." "What deprived you of your sight?" "The sandy deserts of Egypt; but the story can have no interest for an Englishman." "You mistake our character, friend; an English heart can feel for human woe, and pity the sorrows of a fellow creature. Humanity, like the luminary above our heads, is not confined to one particular meridian, but travels over the globe, and too often like the sun when shining on a barren rock, is repaid by cold ingratitude." "The gentleman is certainly in the right," observed his female companion, lifting up her black expressive eyes, which till then had been cast upon the ground. She appeared about twenty years of age, a beautiful, fine-shaped brunette, whose features indicated vivacity, constancy, and fidelity. "Satisfy the stranger, my dear Jacques, I dare say he will lend you an ear to your story." "I will, my sweet Nannette, I will." He took her hand in his, raised it to his lips, and kissed it most affectionately. After hemming two or three times to clear his voice, he began, but soon stopped with an excuse, that he was a sorry spokesman. "I could fight, you know, Nannette, but I could never tell a story.—However, I'll do my best;" he made another hem, and resumed his narration. The girl closed the book she had been reading, after doubling down the page, laid it on her lap, drew closer to her lover, and steadfastly looking in his face, appeared like Desdemona.
"To devour us his discourse." "I was the only one," continued he, that escaped with life, the dreadful resistance made to preserve the invincible standard. My brave companions fell covered with wounds, around me. I fought with the fury of a soldier resolved to conquer or to die. I remained for some time alone, provoking by my threats the English troops, by whom I was surrounded, but they were too generous to attack a single man, and left me. Our standard was carried off in triumph. The sight made me mad! I will never be the messenger of such disgraceful news. No, exclaimed I, a life of dishonour, does not become a soldier, and at that instant, I raised the bayonet to my breast, when the blow was prevented by a British officer—"Hold," said he, (seizing my arm, and forcing the weapon from my hand) "none but cowards slay themselves. Your country may demand your service. You may have a father, mother, or some fond girl," and here he gave a sigh, "to mourn your death. The brave are always"—scarce had he uttered the last word, when a musket ball struck him, he spoke no more, he fell by my side. I saw him stretched on the earth, mangled and disfigured. He was an enemy 'tis true but he was a soldier, and I wept over him. I could not help it. They were the tears of pity—they would not have disgraced a general. A gazed upon his lifeless face, the last sentence of his manly voice sounded in my ears—"You may have some fond girl to mourn your death." At that moment I thought of you, Nannette. I took the locket of your hair, which I have ever worn next to my heart, looked upon it, and wept like a child. "At the conclusion of this speech, the tender girl, ov room by her feelings, sunk upon his breast, and sobbed. He drew a handkerchief from his pocket, wiped the tears that ran in torrents down her cheeks, pressed her closer to his bosom, imprinted Cupid's seal upon her lips, and remained for some time silent.
"Well, Sir, I was taken prisoner, but shortly after got my liberty upon exchange. For three months after that, I never knew the comforts of one night's rest, never during that long time had my clothes from off my back. Marched in the scorching heat of the day, and watched during the chilling dews of the night. Those hardships, however, were common to us all, and not one murmured. At last I lost my sight, the greatest calamity that could have happened, and the only one, I think, that could make a soldier despair. I then sat musing all the day. Sometimes the distant beat of the drum, would knock at my heart, and raise my courage; I would then start up in haste, forgetful of my helpless state, march along the room, till something in my way would force me to feel that I was blind. My wakeful nights were spent in sighs, for I thought my Nannette, to whom I had been contracted before I went abroad, would scarcely love a poor blind soldier."
"Ah, Jacques," said the affectionate girl, pressing his hand to a bosom, that throbbed with fidelity and love, "that part of your story hurts me more than all the rest. 'Tis true, I prayed that you might return home not wounded, and unhurt. He had beautiful eyes to be sure (turning herself round to me,) as black as sloes—no, they are the fruit of the black thorn, and I will not compare them so—they were as black as jet, and sparkled with good nature. But I loved him for his heart, and that he has brought back as honest and as sound as ever. I can weave hair nets, knit purses, mend stockings, and make lace,
which, with the allowance of this house, will make us very, very happy."
"The poor fellow raised his hand to heaven, and in a low tone of thankful gratitude, exclaimed, "God bless you!"
"At the end of this narrative, I put a trifle into his hand, which, however, he returned with modest but becoming pride. "No, sir, (observed he, with the warmth of a generous mind) I should wrong my country by acceptance of your gift. It forbids her warriors to become beggars, and live upon the bounty of strangers. Except my sight, to witness the lovely smiles of my Nannette, I have every thing here I can desire, the wife of my heart, and the reward of my country!"
"It was once proposed in the convention, that every centinel should present arms whenever a maimed soldier passed, but the motion was negative. I wish that in England some marked distinction was paid to those soldiers who have left an arm, or a leg, on the fields of victory, and to all maimed sailors. I would with patriot gratitude bow with respectful homage to such valiant sufferers, for no title can be more honourable than that of the defenders of our envied country!"
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD, TO WHITE OR BLACK.
RANAWAY from me on the 10th of this month, two Negro Fellows—one by the name of SAM, about 35 years of age, black complexion, about 6 feet one inch high, has a small leg for the size of the man with a large flat foot, flat nose with a good set of white teeth, walks slow and sluggish, and is, when serious, rather a sulky look—s well as I can remember, he has one or two small scars on his nose, one on one of his legs, and one on one foot or his instep, and one on one of his hands; I do not recollect the size of these scars, or whether he has them or not, but I am informed he has—his clothing I cannot describe as he had many, but his working clothes were tow osnaburgs—he carried with him a silver watch, and I expect money; this is an artful fellow, he is by trade a ship carpenter and caulk— I expect this fellow has it in contemplation to aim for the northern states by water, or he may likely try by land, as he has often inquired the way—I have reason to believe he has a free pass, which he will try to escape with.
DAVIS, a slender made Negro, about the same age, about five feet ten inches high, black complexion, small legs and feet, with a pleasing countenance, and when talking, rather on the submissive order—he has a large scar on his breast, which came from the stroke of the whip when young, his teeth are rather yellow from chewing tobacco, but has a sound set—he is a caulk by trade, and works at the ship carpenter's trade also—he has many clothes, and among which, are a pair of negro cotton trousers, one pair of tow osnaburgs, and a tow osnaburg shirt, that I know of, and a hat covered with canvas, but I have no doubt but they will change their clothing—I suspect him of having a free pass, and will aim for the northern states by water, or he may likely try for the northward by land, as he has often inquired the way—I cannot give any further description, but they may have other marks.
I do hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from taking on board their vessels, these negroes at the penalty of the law, I will give above reward for both, or if delivered separately, I will give one hundred dollars each, or if confined in any jail, so that I get him again, with all reasonable expenses paid.
John Drew, Sen. Bertie County, (near Edenton, N. C.) August 12. 78
Avis aux Réfugiés de Saint Domingue. LE Sous-Commissaire des relations commerciales de France en Virginie à la résidence de Norfolk, prévient les Colons de Saint Domingue, réfugiés en Virginie, qui sont dans le cas d'obtenir leur passage pour France, que dorénavant, il ne Sera plus accordé de passage sur les bâtiments particulier; que le colons qui desireront passer en France devront se faire inscrire au Commissariat, où, en conséquence, un liste restera ouverte pendant quinze à compter de ce jour 14 Août 1805; et que ceux, qui négligeront de se présenter et ne profiteront pas du premier bâtiment qui Sera freté, ne seront plus admis à demander leur passage. OSTER. Norfolk, le 14 Août, 1805. 69
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
NOTICE. THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop. N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, and ROBERT C. JENNINGS, and Co. under the firm of SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12. tf 814
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Martha & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston. 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 50,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN 3 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liver-pool SALT—Also, 70 Hds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. August 7, tf 48
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dunsfries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inch s. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blount's American Coast Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettie Skillots of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheeves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 628
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. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK— and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, o'tiny last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
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. 123 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
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Fanny, from St. Thomas, and Schooner Lydia, from A. gué, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27. tf 716
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Bonaire, Capt. Davis, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, For sale by William Pennock. August 2. tf 37 250 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 250 do. Fine, } 100 do. X Middlings, } 150 do. do. } 50 do. Ship, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, } 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. tf 559
TO RENT, Two Rooms adjoining the Office of the Publick Ledger. Apply at this office. July 26. tf
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below Court-Street, 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, viz.
 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb.  8d, do. 9d per lb.  Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb.  6d, do. 10d per lb.  4d, do. 3s. per M.  3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.  8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb.  6d, do. 4s 6d per M.  4d, do. 3s do.  3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.  2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED, LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 538
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOLT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
I intend to leave this State for some time. John Davidson. August 19. tf 89
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUAPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
A SINGLE MAN, Who writes a fair hand, and understands the French language well, will meet with an eligible situation by applying at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 26. tf 19
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,