Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-09-30 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  UNT RICETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDIS
VOL. IV.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 30, 1807.
[NO. 33]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK. PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS 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.
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, Have now received the whole of their Fall Affortment from London and Liverpool, amongst which are the following: Best superfine Navy Blue, London Brown and Blue Green Cloths, fashionable Cassimeres, Coarse Cloths of every description, Superfine white and Scarlet Flannels, Half a dozen of every description, 5 4, 7 8, and 4 4 Irish Linens, Superfine Hollands for Shirting, Oznaburgs, Tow and Flaxen, Kendal Cottons in small assorted bales, Manchester Goods of every description, Best London Seine Twine, Nails 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, & 20d, Diamond head Spikes, all sizes, Glazed Gun Powder and Shot.
ALSO, 10 packages of German LINENS, Consisting of Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Hessens, Heedens, Flaxen Rolls, Panillas, &c entitled to debit, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper. September 28 2m
Fall and Winter GOODS.
The Subscribers have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, and Panter, from London, an extensive and general assortment of
Seasonable and Fancy GOODS, Amongst which are 20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Baskets, 6 do. Plains and Halfblacks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 10 do. Twilled Sars, 5 do. British Oznaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheeting, 20 trunks fashionable Goods, 4 cases Seine Twine, 6 trunks Shot, 50 kegs Gun Powder also an assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper. Richard & John Taylor. September 25. 2m
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their
Fall and Winter GOODS. The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cassimeres, Patent Cloths, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's combs; Gentlemen's Heffian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulettes; lace and silver Fringes; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dresses; Callicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plain; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plain; Dimities and Mouselines; 4 4 Irish Linens; 5 4 and 6 4 Sheeting; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do. Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 25. tf
Fall and Winter GOODS.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a general assortment of
Cloths, Woollen and cotton, Cords, Carpets and Carpeting, Blankets, Irish Linens, and a few boxes coarse Hats assorted, &c. &c And expect by the first arrival from London, A supply of fancy and fashionable GOODS,
suitable to the season, which they offer for sale by wholesale or retail, on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved paper. Sept 15. tf
FALL GOODS.
We have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of
Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further supply by the first arrival from London. J. & W. Southgate. On hand, a few very fine Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes. September 15. 2m
FALL GOODS.
Just received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Cloths, Woollens, Hardware, and Cutlery GOODS, which will be disposed of very low by George M'Intosh. September 14. 1m
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an assortment of
Fall and Winter GOODS, Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimeres, Bennet's patent Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Kendal Cottons, Yarn, Woollen and Cotton Hosiery, Powder and Shot, and a small assortment of Sadlery. They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS. September 14. 2m
Spring and Summer GOODS.
The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of
Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1. tf
From the New-York Evening Post.
The English reporter at Halifax, of the case of the deserter, John Wilson, alias Jenkins Ratford, closes his pamphlet with the following remarks:
"While the American Newspapers have for two months past, echoed and re-echoed the affair of the Leopard and Chesapeake—while town-meetings have been assembled throughout the Union, and strings of Resolutions framed, in which each have endeavoured to out-do the others in violence and invective against the British Navy and Government;—the President of the U. States, instead of disclosing the real state of facts, which was in his possession, and the disclosure of which would have furnished the publick mind with a just ground of thinking and acting, has, by the proclamation he issued (though couched in terms of insidious moderation) misled the publick mind; increased the ferment occasioned by the partial knowledge of the facts which led to the transaction complained of, and to use his favourite philosophical expression, set all parties afloat on "the tempestuous Sea of Liberty."
"As the violence of the storm has in some measure subsided;—the Resolutions, Oration, and Toasts gone harmlessly by, it is highly probable, that plain, undisguised facts may now be listened to; and that the minds of men, which have been excited to indignant expressions, by false statements of facts, may feel the deception that has been practised on them, and turn with no less indignation on their deceivers.—If this sometimes takes place in countries where the will of the people is not the supreme law, it is much more likely to happen in a country, where all power emanates from the people; and where the liberty is indulged to the extreme of licentiousness."
In the Proclamation, issued by Mr. Jefferson, he states, "that this enormity was not only without provocation or justifiable cause but was committed for the avowed purpose of taking by force, from a ship of war of the United States, a part of her crew; and that no circumstance might be wanting to mark its character, it had been previously ascertained that the seamen demanded were "native citizens of the United States."
Would not any person suppose, from this statement of the President, that the contest between the Leopard and Chesapeake, was solely occasioned by the demand of two or three seamen, who before the sailing of the Chesapeake, had been clearly ascertained to be citizens of the United States?
Would it be supposed for a moment, that the following order of the Hon. Vice-Admiral Berkeley, a copy of which was delivered to Commodore Barron, could have been in his possession? Or, can it be imagined that Commodore Barron, in making his report to the President of this transaction, should have omitted to make that Order a part of his report?
By the HON. GEORGE CRANFIELD BERKELEY. Vice Admiral of the White, and commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels employed in the river St. Lawrence, along the coast of Nova-Scotia, the Islands of St. John and Cape Breton, the Bay of Fundy, and at, and about, the Island of Bermuda, or Somers' Island.
WHEREAS many Seamen, subjects of his Britannick Majesty, and serving in his majesty's ships and vessels, as per margin while at anchor in the Chesapeake, deserted and entered on board the United States frigate the Chesapeake, and openly paraded the streets of Norfolk, in sight of their officers, under the American flag, protected by the magistrates of the town, and the recruiting officer belonging to the above-mentioned American frigate; which magistrates and naval officer, refused giving them up, although demanded by his Britannick majesty's consul, as well as the captains of the ships from which the said men had deserted;—The captains and commanders of his majesty's ships and vessels under my command, are, therefore, hereby required and directed, in case of meeting with the American frigate Chesapeake, at sea, and without the limits of the United States, to shew to the captain of her this order, and to require to search his ship for the Deserters from the before mentioned ships, and to proceed and search for the same; and if a similar demand should be made by the American, he is to be permitted to search for any deserters from their service, according to the customs and usage of civilized Nations, on terms of peace and amity with each other.
Given under my hand at Halifax, Nova Scotia, the 1st day of June, 1807. (Signed) G. C. BERKELEY.
To the respective captains and commanders of his majesty's ships and vessels on the North American station.
The above order of the admiral, under which capt. Humphreys acted, clearly shews that it was not two or three men he was in quest of, but Deserters from his majesty's ships, Belleisle, Triumph, Chichester, Halifax, and Zenobia, (Cutter.)
The facts developed in the interesting trial of Jenkins Ratford, shew, beyond all controversy, that desertions from his majesty's ships in the Chesapeake, have been most shamefully encouraged, and that the conduct of the American officers employed in their recruiting service, has been such, that they have not only enlisted our men under the very eye of their officers, but when applied to for the delivery of them, their answers have been uniformly evasive and prevaricating.
* We state it with some diffidence, but we do believe that Commodore Barron returned the order of Admiral Berkeley to capt. Humphreys, and without taking any copy of it, consequently the President did not see this Order until he saw it in the publick prints, and after he had issued his proclamation. Ed. Ledger.
† Belleisle, Bellona, Triumph, Chichester, Halifax, and Zenobia (Cutter.)
The President asserts, "that this enormity was without provocation or justifiable cause" and adds "that hospitality under such circumstances ceases to be a duty."
These assertions we will examine separately:—and in order completely to refute the first, we shall merely state the treatment which capt. Stopford, of his majesty's ship Chichester received.
* Early in February, the commandant of the American Fort Nelson, accompanied by a file of men, called at capt. Stopford's lodgings, and informed him that three men had deserted from the Fort, and were on board his ship and requested they might be delivered up.—Capt. Stopford instantly complied with the request of the American commandant—sent an order to search the ship, and on its being reported to him that the men could not be found, he went on board himself, had his crew mustered, and the ship so effectually inspected, that two of the men were found concealed on board, and the other in a storehouse contiguous.—They were immediately delivered up to the officer, and taken to the Fort. And, what renders this transaction more deserving of notice, is, that of the men delivered up, one was an Irishman, and another a native of Manchester. Mr. Brooks, midshipman, stating to capt. Saunders that he thought it wrong to deliver up these men, as the Americans would not deliver up British deserters, was immediately put under arrest by capt. Stopford, who was determined not to be prevented by the misconduct of others, from doing what he thought was proper and gentlemanly.
Let us now minutely attend to the conduct of capt. Stopford on this occasion:—Did he enter into a nice discussion of the right he had to retain these American Deserters?—Did he go with Mr. Madison, into all the windings, and turnings, contained in his nonsensical jargon of instructions transmitted on this subject to Mr. Munroe? Or, did he urge a reason, which he might with more propriety have offered, that the men in question, were born in his majesty's dominions?—No: he had recourse to none of those subterfuges.—He felt as an officer ought to feel on such an occasion: he honourably did as he would wish to be done by, and as far as respected the right these men might have to his protection as British subjects, he justly considered them as renegades, who deserved neither the confidence or protection of either country.
We will now contrast the conduct of capt. Stopford, with the shameful conduct he afterwards received from the American government:
When the Chichester left the West-Indies four men—two belonging to the Royal artillery, one of the 15th regiment, and one of the 37th—who had been unwell, but were getting into a state of convalescence, were sent on board her, that in a voyage to the states their recovery might be perfected. These four men deserted from the Chichester, and, with their British uniforms on, entered into the American service. They were seen on shore after they had entered, by the sergeant of the marines of the Chichester, and one of them had the impudence to offer to shake hands with him, but he rejected his offer with becoming disdain. These men were applied for by capt. Douglas, the commanding officer of the squadron in the Chesapeake, and the answer he received was, if any such men had enlisted, they were gone up the country with a detachment.
Did the gentlemanly conduct of captain Stopford, deserve, such a return as this?—Will Mr. Jefferson pretend that such treatment did not furnish just cause of offence and provocation? If he can reconcile so base a transaction to modern maxims of philosophy, we ought to be thankful that the plain common sense of the country we inhabit, is not yet so perverted, and that the terms right and wrong, kindness and unkindness, still retain their proper and appropriate meanings.
We will now notice the case of the Halifax:—A midshipman and five men are sent from that ship to weigh the kedge anchor. These men suddenly take possession of the boat, seize upon their officer, whom they threaten to kill, and reach the American shore.—Though the circumstances attending their desertion are peculiarly aggravating, yet they are no sooner landed, than they are enlisted by the American recruiting officer, lieut. Sinclair. Lord Townshend comes on shore, sees his men parading the streets of Norfolk with the American flag—makes application to the authority there, through the British Consul, for the delivery of them, without effect.—One of the men would willingly have returned with him, had he not been prevented by the unfortunate man,† who on Monday last suffered for the crime.—He finally applies to lieut. Sinclair, and offers, if permitted to go into the rendezvous, to point out the men, but obtained no satisfaction and received the evasive, prevaricating answer, that he knew of no men who had entered, of the names his lordship mentioned.
The American sloop of war Wasp, which sailed the beginning of June, with the president's objections to the pending treaty, as an additional proof of friendly intention carried with her three British deserters.
A number of men deserted from the respective ships named in the admiral's order, and in no instance have they been given up in consequence of the applications made for them but have been encouraged and harboured in their desertion, and most of them entered into the American naval service.
In short, the desertions from our squadron in the Chesapeake have been regularly and systematically encouraged, and, in too many instances, has insult been added to injury.—And, yet, says Mr. Jefferson "this conduct was without provocation, or justifiable cause."
* Our readers will recollect a statement made by us on this subject. Ed. Ledger.
† Wilson alias Ratford, who was executed.
Would the commandant of Fort Nelson have thought as Mr. Jefferson does, if captain Stopford had refused to have given up his deserters when he applied for them? Would he have been satisfied if captain Stopford had told him, that no men of the names he enquired for were entered for his ship, if the very men had been at the time, in deliance of him, parading the deck of the Chichester?—And would it have exalted his opinion of captain Stopford, if he had known that the names of the men had been changed by his advice, that he might be furnished with a reply so ungentlemanly and evasive?
We wish the American naval officers, among whom are many men of honour, to answer these questions, and candidly acknowledge what would have been their feelings had the case been reversed, and they placed in the same situation.—Would they have thought as Mr. Jefferson does, that they had no ground of offence or provocation?—We are satisfied that not only they, but the feelings of all mankind will answer the question with becoming indignation.
Under these circumstances, what course was left to the commander in chief of his majesty's squadron on this station to pursue, but either to suffer his ships to be dismantled in the American harbour where such insidious hospitality was afforded them, or to take the very step he did, by which he should not only put an immediate stop to the injury, but bring this question to a determinate issue between the two nations?
The theatre for the decision of this important question, was the most appropriate that could have been chosen—the open ocean—that the appeal and the justice of it, might not only be made to the two nations, but to the universe. In this court of honour, no quibbling civilians were admitted.—The complaint was simply stated in the admiral's order, (which we have already inserted) and transmitted to commodore Barron, with a polite note, from captain Humphreys.
To this demand commodore Barron replies, "I know of no such men as you describe: the officers that were on the recruiting service for this ship, were particularly instructed by the government, through me, not to enter deserters from his Britannick majesty's ships; nor do I know of any being here."
The demand being made, and the reply given, the facts were completely at issue between the parties.—And what was the result? That Jenkins Ratford, a deserter from his majesty's ship Halifax, one of the ships named in the admiral's order, was found on board the Chesapeake.—And that William Ware, Daniel Martin, and John Strachan, three deserters from his majesty's ship Melampus, (a ship not named in the admiral's order, but coming within the spirit of it) were found on board, and very properly taken out by captain Humphreys.
How can commodore Barron look honourable men in the face after a disclosure like this?—It was in the open view of the universe putting the seal to all the former evasive, prevaricating answers, that our officers had received on applications for their deserters: Nor can all the waters of Lethe blot out the disgrace.
If the American government, had, in sincerity and good faith, issued the order forbidding deserters from British ships to be enlisted on board the Chesapeake, would not Mr. Jefferson have instantly ordered a court of enquiry, to know why that order had been disobeyed, and to find out the culprits who had dared, by the disobedience of so salutary a regulation, to involve two countries in a contest, the great mass of the inhabitants of which sincerely wish to be at peace with each other?—Has any such measure been adopted, or any disclosure of the circumstances which led to this transaction, been made to the American government?—And are not many of the American papers loud in their complaints, at the mysterious secrecy observed on this occasion?—Does it not look too much like a design to push the publick mind, blind-folded to extremities?
If doubt can still remain in the mind of any person whether commodore Barron knew that the men who were taken out of his ship were British deserters, we copy the following extracts from their own voluntary confessions:—
John Strachan, after giving an account of his desertion from the Melampus, the first of February in company with Ware, Martin, and Little, says, "that they went to Norfolk, where he, Martin and Ware, entered for the Chesapeake—that he knew the faces of several Englishmen on board the Chesapeake, but did not know their names—that commodore Barron promised to protect him."
William Ware says, "that when they came before commodore Barron, at the naval yard at Washington, he promised to protect them although they were deserters from a British man of war."
Jenkins Ratford, before his execution, acknowledged, "that he was born in London, and that he voluntarily entered into his majesty's service—that he deserted in the jolly-boat of the Halifax, in company with George North, captain of the main-top, Henry Saunders, boatswain's-mate, Richard Hubert, sail-maker, and another man whose name he did not know—that they all entered at Norfolk for the Chesapeake frigate, and afterwards joined her at the federal city—that in a short time Richard Hubert ran away, and was seen at Alexandria by some of the crew, about 3 days after; and that George North and Henry Saunders ran away during the time the ship was coming down the river.—That Richard Hubert was from Liverpool, and formerly belonged to the Leader, and that Saunders was an Irishman.—On his defence, Ratford said, "that at the time their entering for the Chesapeake, lieut. Sinclair asked them if they had not a second name."—On this suggestion, Ratford altered his name to Wilson, and was so entered on the Ches-

speaker's books. To this circumstance it is owing, that the names of North and Saunders were not to be found in the books, and to their having deserted on the passage of the Chesapeake from Washington to Norfolk, is also owing that they were not, like Ratford, found hid in the coal-hole of that frigate. What protection commodore Barron, after all his promises, afforded to these deluded, unhappy men, his own feelings must long before this time have suggested to him.
After the preceding statement of facts, we believe it will be very difficult for Mr. Jefferson to satisfy any man, "that this enormity was without provocation or justifiable cause."
We shall now briefly notice his other assertion, "that hospitality under such circumstances ceases to be a duty."
After the statement we have given of the treatment our squadron received in the Chesapeake, it will naturally be enquired, "What can Mr. Jefferson mean by hospitality?"—It is true that our ships were furnished with provisions in the Chesapeake; and as far as this hospitality extended, an equivalent return was constantly made in the punctual and regular payment for those provisions; and thus this account of hospitality, was very nearly balanced. But were those supplies to be put in competition with the daily injury received in the encouragement of our men to desertion? Would Mr. Jefferson, if invited to a banquet, come away very much delighted with the hospitality of his host, if he found that while he was partaking of his viands, he had enticed from his duty a favourite servant?—If on remonstrating at the injury, he should be coolly told, the law will protect me in what I have done—would he be able to contain his resentment?—Or would he be very desirous of partaking again of such hospitality?
Exactly resembling this, is the hospitality that our squadron has been excluded from by the President's proclamation.
The kindest step Mr. Jefferson could have taken, would have been to have issued this proclamation some months ago. A number of seamen, the greatest part of whom are now lamenting their folly in abandoning their country's flag, would have been in our service, and the life of the unhappy man preserved, whose fate we hope will be a warning to others.
While therefore it shall be necessary for our ships to remain in the Chesapeake, we sincerely wish that their communication with the American shore may remain interdicted, and that the mischievous hospitality so vaunted by the president, may continue to be withheld from them.
In the eventful state of the world, the British Navy, in the course of Providence, forms the only barrier between France and the universal Empire. That this barrier may not be either weakened or destroyed, ought not to be the wish of G. Britain only, but of America also. Their rulers may be at present fascinated with French victories or they may be deceived by French intrigues: But, if they do not more carefully look to the evils that are impending, it is highly probable, the day is not far distant, when they will feel the effects of their blindness and temerity.
We will now close these remarks, with a few observations on another expression in the president's proclamation, where he says, "it had been previously ascertained (that is, before the sailing of the Chesapeake) that the seamen demanded were native citizens of the United States." This assertion we doubt, and for the following reason: In looking into the official paper published at Washington, after some very indefinite remarks as they respect Mr. Erskine, the British minister, and of the communications with him relative to British deserters, it gives the descriptions and places of birth of William Ware, Daniel Martin, John Strachan, John Little, alias Francis, and Ambrose Watts, as stated to the American government, before the sailing of the Chesapeake, by commodore Barron, who it is said, had been directed to ascertain their citizenship.—That these descriptions were merely taken from the declarations of the men themselves, and that Commodore Barron, and the American government, took no further trouble in the business, will be rendered evident to all, who do not choose to shut their eyes, by the sentence which immediately follows the above description, in the Washington official Gazette, which says, "that the report is in train (that is commodore Barron's Report before the sailing of the Chesapeake) to be formally verified by a reference to the sources of evidence pointed out by the seamen respectively."
Now can any thing be clearer than that this report of commodore Barron was not verified before the sailing of the Chesapeake? If it was, it is surely a work of a supererogation to go about the verification of it now—The facts once clearly ascertained by good evidence, would be for ever established. We could strengthen these observations by the testimony of the unhappy men themselves, and prove if any proof was wanting, that commodore Barron went through the ceremony of asking them a few questions, and thus ended the solemn enquiry he was directed to make, and on this solemn enquiry alone, rests Mr. Jefferson's assertion, "that it had been previously ascertained they were native citizens."
If therefore we take this assertion of the president, and couple it with commodore Barron's reply to captain Humphreys, and the whole train of prevarications and evasions that have marked every stage of this business, we shall find in how little estimation the peace of the two countries has been held by the American government.—For the facts we have stated speak forcibly to the understanding of every man.
One observation more, and we shall at present dismiss the subject. The men, whose citizenship Mr. Jefferson attempts to verify, belonged to his majesty's ship Melampus, a ship not named in the admiral's order, under which captain Humphreys acted. And this circumstance totally destroys the assertion of Mr. Jefferson, that it was for the apprehension of these very men the enormity was committed. The Melampus and her men were totally out of the question at issue between the two ships. It would certainly have shown some degree of fairness, if to this report of commodore Barron, the pedigree of John Wilson, alias Jenkins Ratford, Richard Hubert, George North and Henry Sanders had been added. These men all joined the ship at Washington, and sailed in her from thence. It is true their desertion prevented their being found on board the Chesapeake; but this does not render the conductors of this shameful prevaricating transaction less criminal.
We omit many other facts which might be urged
on this occasion; as they will more properly be connected with the case of the unfortunate men who are yet to take their trials.
The above statement of facts is given, not to irritate or widen the breach between two nations, who ought to be in amity with each other.—Who, should a contest ensue, might materially mar their mutual prosperity, without deriving any benefit from the contest: But by spreading all the circumstances minutely before them, to give all parties an opportunity impartially to examine the case: and we are confidently persuaded that all candid men will at length agree with us; that if Mr. Madison's quibbling productions on the Law of Nations, had been thrown into the fire, a little sincerity and plain dealing substituted in the place of the evasions which have marked every part of this transaction, and the same undisguised courtesy and hospitality practised, which marked the conduct of capt. Stopford, the harmony of the two nations would never have been interrupted, and the commercial prosperity of both, gone hand in hand with each other.
Halyfax, September 5, 1807.
Preface to the Pamphlet entitled
THE BRITISH TREATY.
The matter of the following sheets was long since prepared, but the publication was suspended from unwillingness to interfere in the measures of the government; and from the apprehension that such interference, instead of doing good, might produce evil. A majority of our countrymen seems determined to approve whatever our rulers do; and even to give praise for what they leave undone. We believe, therefore, that, borne on a tide of popularity, they would disdain what we could say, and might pursue their course still more pertinaciously should we declare our opinion that it leads us to ruin.
This, though an evil, was not the greatest which we apprehended. We have long seen the American people acting and thinking under an impression that the wisest and most virtuous among us have an interest distinct from their fellow citizens; that they wish to tyrannize and oppress; that they want to be lords and kings. And although it is acknowledged that nothing could be more absurd than a scheme to establish monarchy or aristocracy, it has been taken for granted, that men noted for their judgment are engaged in that ridiculous project. If this produced no other effect than to exclude them from the national councils, we should consider it as a misfortune. We should, however, console ourselves with the hope, that a quiet course of things would render the employment of their talents unnecessary; or that, if storms should cloud the political horizon, they would, as virtuous citizens, be ready at the call of their country. But we have seen a more serious consequence result from the false direction of publick sentiment. The measures which such recommend are considered as part of the system attributed to them. And when they exercise the common right and perform the common duty of freemen, to express their opinion of any measure of government which appears to them unwise or improper, it is attributed to a desire of making mischief between the people and their friends. Indeed, a singular advantage has been taken even of their talents, to render their exertions ineffectual. Such, it is said, is their power to persuade, that those who listen are lost; wherefore the people must turn a deaf ear to their arguments. And such, it is said, is their power to misrepresent, that the President and his friends dare not indulge themselves in explaining the principles of his conduct. But since the people know he is their sincere friend, the ablest and best man in America, they cannot act more prudently than to repose confidence in him; and adopt the maxims which emanate from his mind. Hence it has happened that, generally speaking, whatever those who administer the government have thought proper to say or do, has been received and adopted as perfectly wise; from which, at length, has resulted the very great evil that where their opinion or conduct has been traced up to maxims dangerous and false, error has been adopted as an article of faith. Seeing all this, we could not but apprehend that it might be dangerous to publish the matter contained in the following pages. We feared that, from blind confidence on the one side, and blind enmity on the other, false notions might prevail and be established respecting our exterior relations, of which foreigners would not fail to take advantage. But it is no easy matter to get loose from treaties with a great power. And although it is a misfortune to be bound by treaties unequal and injurious, that is not the only misfortune. The jealousy of rival powers is excited, and they take every convenient occasion to make us feel their resentment.
A late event has roused publick indignation; and Americans, waking from their long dream, appear desirous of knowing their condition. We see with honest pride the spirit of our country. Neither submission to insult with the view to save money, nor the disgraceful expedient of purchasing delusive tranquillity, have yet unnerved the publick mind.
It may be expected that we should say a few words on this event. We put aside what preceded the assault on the Chesapeake, because, even if one government had been in the wrong (a subject on which as yet we form no opinion), the attempt to search a publick ship of war appears to us unjustifiable; and more especially so on our own coast.—We firmly believe the British will not attempt a justification; but will, for their own sakes, grant satisfaction. We do not mean to say that they can be bullied into submission. They are a high spirited nation, and will not be bullied. If any thing prevents them from giving satisfaction, it will be a demand in terms so injurious as to put us in the wrong. Then, indeed, we may be answered in a tone to repel the insult of threatening language; which, as it is addressed to fear and not to justice, implies the opinion that we have to deal with scoundrels and cowards. When, therefore, we express an opinion that the British government will, for its own sake, give satisfaction, it is from the condition expressed by admiral Berkeley, and which would at any rate have been implied, that they are willing to submit their ships to our own coast. This we believe they never will submit to, and therefore presume admiral Berkeley will lose his commission for making the offer.
We may be mistaken in our view of the course of events. Things may be brought to the alternative of submitting to insult or going to war. In that case, not pretending to conceal the misfortunes which must attend hostility, we think every thing is to be done and suffered to vindicate the national honour. These are the constant sentiments of our
hearts, unmoved by irritations of the moment.—These also are the deliberate conclusions of our judgement. If any gentlemen suppose the war will be feeble and harmless, they are deceived. It must be severe and bloody. But it must be sustained manfully. And we have so good an opinion of England, that we think she will not like us the worse for fighting her on the point of honour. In the mean time it becomes us to sustain the dignity of our character by the language and deportment of self-respect. Let it be remembered that foul and abusive terms come with propriety from the mouths of none but prostitutes and cowards.
In the following sheets we have endeavoured to avoid reproach and crimination. In some instances indignation has burst forth. We might, it is confessed, now soften the terms. But really there are occasions on which wholly to restrain the warmth of expression implies a defect of honest sentiment. And there are subjects also, to treat which in the cool style of narration, is to betray the cause of virtue.
Aware that it may be said we are personally hostile to the administration, we think it proper to put the question at rest, by declaring candidly our opinion. We consider, then, Mr. Gallatin as an efficient man of real talents. We did not approve, neither do we now approve of his appointment; but we forbear to assign the reasons, because, as far as it has come to our knowledge, his conduct is not reprehensible. We believe, moreover, that he is not swayed by pecuniary motives. We are convinced that he touched nothing in the Louisiana concern, and have no reason to suppose he will pocket any part of the sum to be expended in purchasing the Floridas.—We consider Mr. Madison as a man of considerable genius, though somewhat slow, and of great industry. We approved of his appointment. We knew indeed that he was a man of feeble mind; and had seen with concern that he gave himself up to Mr. Jefferson, without reserving the use of his own judgment. When we first knew him, he was a youth of ingenuous temper, whose ignorance of the world exposed him to become the prey of any sharper (of either sex) by whom he may be assailed. From a defect of firmness in the texture of his mind, and perhaps also from a defect of education, he was not in the habit of recurring always to fixed principles for a decision on conduct and opinions.—So long however as he hung on the arm of Washington, his course was steady, and gained him honour. But the instant he let go that hold, he fell into a rickety condition, from which he never recovered; and is now in a deep decline of character, for which we fear there is no remedy. The first violent symptom was a panegyric on the French constitution; the more extraordinary, as that instrument, in all its prominent features, was opposite to the constitution he had assisted in making, and laboured earnestly and successfully in persuading us to adopt. It would be painful to mark the steps by which this gentleman has descended to his present condition; the mere instrument of Mr. Jefferson. We believe him still honest and well disposed.—We think he would make an excellent first clerk in the secretary of state's office, and sincerely regret the want of qualities and talents for the place he occupies.—Mr. Jefferson is a man of pleasing, modest, unassuming manners. His conversation, generally, amusing, is frequently instructive.—Though not deep in any one science, he has that acquaintance with them all which becomes a scholar and adorns a gentleman. He has a considerable share of genius; and there is in his deportment, an air of frankness and of deference to others, which are agreeable to all, and are sure of captivating the young and inexperienced. If there be blemishes in his private character, we have nothing to do with them. We consider him as a publick man, and in this view he has great defects. Like others who have fallen into the idle habit of questioning established truth, his faculty of weighing evidence is impaired. Hence such an astonishing degree of credulity, that he could only believe the French were free while suffering oppression the most cruel and bloody that ever poor wretches groaned under, but (finding it printed in a French book) he believed, and gravely told congress, there was a great mountain of salt in Louisiana. Mr. Jefferson has also the misfortune to be a schemer, perpetually occupied with some strange out-of-the-way project. If this were confined to speculation, it would be a harmless foible; but he tries to carry his projects into effect. Sometimes he prevails on the congress to adopt them, and then poor sailors are sent a-ducking over the ocean in gun-boats. At other times he is less successful, as when he proposed to stow away ships of the line upon shelves. He labours also under such defect of mental vision, that he seldom sees objects in their natural state and true position: just as when we look through a fog many things near us are not perceived, and those we see appear larger and nearer than they really are.
We have said Mr. Jefferson is not deep in any science. He is more deficient in that of politics than in any other; and indeed it is impossible he should ever become a statesman; because a clear distinct, and comprehensive view of objects, with a ready conception of their bearings on each other, is a needful prerequisite. A second prerequisite is so to weigh evidence, presumption and probability, as properly to give or withhold our faith: in short, to believe what we ought and no more. A third is never to indulge notions which have not experience to recommend them: for though it be possible that after the many years which history numbers, and the many thousand events it records, something new in the science of ethics may be discovered, it is not likely; and if it were, the maxim of physicians should be adopted, to make experiments on bodies of little value, and not on the body politick. If any gentleman assume as a principle that mankind can be governed by reason; and insist, notwithstanding the evidence of all history, ancient and modern, sacred and profane, that we may prudently rely on reason for the defence of nations, we would advise him to commence a course of experiments with his own family, and see how far reason will go there. If successful, let him proceed to those with whom he transacts business. Let him reason them into the support of his pecuniary or political views, without any regard to their own interest. If again successful, let him go or send to such a man as Buonaparte, and tell him 'tis unreasonable that boys should be taken from their parents to fight and perish in the plains of Poland. That, instead of employing large armies, it would be cheaper and better to pick out a few able negotiators, if any can be found among his own subjects; but if not, to borrow Messrs. Armstrong and Munro, and send them to
persuade the emperor of Russia and king of Prussia to surrender their dominions. That a proposition so reasonable in itself, and supported by so much eloquence, could not be rejected. If Napoleon, being persuaded himself, should in this quiet, friendly way persuade his brother Alexander, the specifick would indeed have the sanction of fair experiment, and might safely be adopted. It would surely be a great improvement. Happy condition! without fleets or armies, judges or constables, laws or executioners, to sit secure and happy under the broad shade of reason! But if it should prove on trial, that neither in a family, a city, a national assembly, or with the leader of nations, the force of reason can be relied on; if it should again, for the ten thousandth time, be demonstrated, that what has been true since the world began, remains true at the present hour, and the gentleman still insist on his project, he could not be much respected as a politician. But though Mr. Jefferson is not, and, from the reasons just mentioned, can never become a statesman, he is a man of great address. Having a quick sense of danger, he had studied the means, by which it may be avoided. Knowing the instability of popular opinion, he knew that to rely on it was unsafe. He determined, therefore, to avoid responsibility. This is the cardinal point by which the course of his administration has been directed, with undeviating attention. Consistently with this plan, he associated the house of representatives in the exercise of his functions. The leaders, to whom he applied were charmed with the mark of confidence, and beyond all measure delighted with that republican spirit which, instead of seeking unlawful power, so freely and frankly discharged itself of the lawful power with which it had been invested. When over and above that excessive condescension, the patronage of office was laid at their feet; when they were invited to select the proper subjects for appointment; and when they were told that they, the immediate representatives, were the organs through which he wished to learn that will of the people which it was his pleasure and pride to obey, how could they suspect the motive to be selfish? It was natural to believe the fountain pure when its waters were so refreshing. In this way, however, the house of representatives was brought to initiate executive business, and taking responsibility from his shoulders, to invest him with unlimited power.—Like a sly animal in the fable who likes roast chestnuts, but will not put his paws in the fire, he crept behind the curtain, and persuaded a friendly cat to undertake that part of the business, content, provided he gets the nuts, to leave with others all the honour of raking them out of the embers. By this course of conduct, Mr. Jefferson has not only injured the constitution, and established a system of corruption; but (extending the web of intrigue to influence elections over the whole country) he has composed a congress of such materials, that respect for the national government is much diminished. He has placed himself also in a state of dependance, whereby he is driven to do unrighteous things, and which disablers him from becoming useful, should any course of events restore him to the love of honest fame.
Of the other members of our administration nothing need be said; neither shall we take notice of those who are occasionally charged with communicating the President's wishes to the Legislature: a sort of ministers whom Mr. Randolph has described in terms of no little acrimony. Having mentioned this gentleman's name, we will add, that he appears to possess, in an eminent degree, some distinguished traits of the Virginia character: A lively genius, a bold spirit, a high and haughty mind, with the habit of thinking for himself, and commanding others. Unfortunately for him, he took up false notions at an early period, and committed himself to such an extent, that he finds it difficult to eradicate the impressions from his mind, or free himself from the perplexities with which they entangle his conduct. The executive government, having studied his character, were glad to employ him. He was their sword and shield. But there were some views and plans which it was deemed unsafe to confide to a person of his temper. His indignation at the discovery was expressed in terms not easily mistaken. But though he flounces, he cannot break loose. He is not deficient in personal courage; but he dares not leave his party.—Indeed, he is haunted by the panic fear, that the high and honourable sentiments he has expressed will lead the world to believe him a federalist. This apprehension, though whimsical, is not singular. It has, though with far less reason, laid hold on a kind of up and down man who writes letters to his constituent in Vermont.
BRITISH TREATY. —An interesting Pamphlet made its appearance yesterday, entitled "The British Treaty," dedicated "to those members of congress who have the sense to perceive and the spirit to pursue the true interests of their country." The following is given as the "purport of that treaty."
The first article, like the first of that concluded on the 19th November, 1794, by Mr. Jay, is merely formal; and the second confirms the first ten articles of the old treaty. It is, therefore, proper to give a glance at them.
The first, as is already mentioned, is merely formal; and the second is executed.
The third gives to each party the right of passing through the territories of the other, in America, except within the limits of the Hudson's bay company. We find in it the following clause. "But it is understood, that this article does not extend to the admission of vessels of the United States into the sea-ports, harbours, bays or creeks of his majesty's said territories, nor into such parts of the rivers in his majesty's said territories as are between the mouth thereof and the highest port of entry from the sea, except in small vessels trading bona fide between Montreal and Quebec, under such regulations as shall be established to prevent the possibility of any frauds in this respect; nor to the admission of British vessels from the sea into the rivers of the United States beyond the highest ports of entry for foreign vessels from the sea. The river Mississippi shall, however, according to the treaty of peace, be entirely open to both parties; and it is further agreed, that all the ports and places on its eastern side, to whichsoever of the parties belonging, may freely be resorted to and used by both parties, in as ample a manner as any of the Atlantic ports or places of the United States, or any of the ports or places of his majesty in Great Britain."
The fourth article, after mentioning that "it is uncertain whether the Mississippi extends so far to

the northward as to be intersected by a line to be drawn due west from the Lake of the Woods, in the manner mentioned in the treaty of peace, provides for a joint survey of the northern part of that river; and agrees, that, if on the result of such survey it should appear that the said river would not be intersected by such a line, the parties will regulate the boundary in that quarter by amicable negotiation.
The fifth article, after mentioning that 'doubts had arisen what river was truly intended under the name of the river St. Croix,' provides for ascertaining that river, and the latitude and longitude of its mouth and source.
The sixth, seventh, and eighth articles have been executed.
The ninth provides for persons holding lands in the dominions of one of the parties who are subjects or citizens of the other; and the tenth is a stipulation in favour of moral honesty, viz. that neither party shall sequester or confiscate debts or property in the funds, &c.
The third article of the new treaty provides for and regulates commerce between the United States and the British East Indies, in the same terms as the 13th article of the old treaty, except that the words, and sailing direct from the ports of the said states are inserted in the first clause, which now runs thus: "His majesty consents that the vessels belonging to the citizens of the United States, of America, and sailing direct from ports of the said states, shall be admitted and hospitably received in all the sea-ports and harbours of the British territories in the East Indies, &c."
The fourth article of the new treaty is the same as the fourteenth of the old one, and stipulates for a general liberty of trade between the United States and the British dominions in Europe.
The fifth article of the new treaty is the same as the fifteenth of the old one (regulating the duties on ships and merchandise) with two exceptions: The first reserves to the United States the right previously reserved to Great Britain, of imposing a tonnage duty equal to what shall be imposed by the other party. The second is made by substituting a new clause for the reservation formerly made by Great Britain, of 'the right of imposing on American vessels entering into the British ports in Europe, such duty as may be adequate to countervail the difference of duty now payable on the importation of European and Asiatic goods when imported in the United States in British or in American vessels.' Instead of this, the following words make part of the new article. 'And in the trade of the two nations with each other, the same duties on exportation or importation of goods or merchandise shall be imposed, and the same drawbacks and bounties allowed in either country, whether the exportation or importation shall be in British or American vessels.'
The sixth article of the new treaty states that the parties cannot agree about our trade to the British West Indies; but that 'while they attempt an amicable agreement, both may exercise their existing rights.'
The seventh of this, like the sixteenth of the other treaty, provides for the appointment of consuls, &c.
The eighth of this, like the seventeenth of the other, provides for speedy decision on the capture and detention of vessels suspected of carrying enemy's goods or contraband of war. There is added a promise on the part of Great Britain, that hereafter indemnification shall be granted for unjust seizure, for detention and vexation.
The ninth article is the same as the eighteenth of the old treaty (respecting contraband) only that tar and pitch are excepted from the catalogue, unless when going to a place of naval equipment.
The tenth article is the same as the eighteenth of the old (respecting blockade) with the addition, that passengers not in the military service of an enemy shall not be taken and made prisoners.
By the eleventh article, citizens of the United States may carry European goods to the colonies of enemies of Great Britain (from the ports of the United States), provided that both vessel and cargo be bona fide American property, that the goods shall have been unladen within the United States, and that (in addition to that part of the duty already reserved from the drawback on exportation) the further sum of one per cent. ad valorem on such goods shall be paid. They may also export from the United States to Europe, the produce of colonies of the enemies of Great Britain, provided they, being neutral property, shall have been unladen as before, and that two per cent. ad valorem be paid on exportation in addition to what is reserved on the drawback. After the expiration of the treaty, all antecedent rights on these subjects are to revive.
The twelfth article extends to ships of Great Britain, and of all nations who shall adopt the same regulation, the protection of our neutrality from a marine league to five miles from our shore.
The thirteenth article is substantially the same as the nineteenth of the old treaty, regulating privateers.
The fourteenth is the same as the twentieth of the old treaty, respecting pirates.
The fifteenth article of this treaty, like the twenty-first of the other, prohibits the subjects or citizens of one party, to accept commissions from enemies of the other, and to commit acts of hostility.
The sixteenth, like the twenty-second of the other forbids reprisals before a demand of satisfaction.
The seventeenth is the same as the twenty-third of the old treaty, which, after stipulating that 'the ships of war of each of the contracting parties shall at all times be hospitably received in the ports of the other,' provides that American vessels driven by 'stress of weather, danger of enemies, or other misfortune,' to seek shelter, shall be received in ports into which such vessels could not ordinarily claim to be admitted. This stipulation is now made reciprocal.
The eighteenth article, like the twenty-fourth of the old treaty, prohibits the armament of privateers belonging to the enemies of either, and the sale of their prizes in the ports of the other party.
The nineteenth is the same as the twenty-fifth of the old treaty, permitting ships of war to bring in their prizes and take them away again without payment of duties, and prohibit the entry of ships of the enemies of either party, which shall have made prize unless driven by stress of weather; in which case they are to depart as soon as possible.
The twentieth is the same as the twenty-sixth of the old treaty, providing for merchants and others in one country when war breaks out with the other.
The twenty-first of this, like the twenty-seventh
of the other, relates to giving up persons charged with murder or forgery.
The twenty-second is a new article respecting shipwrecks, and promising humane treatment.
The twenty-third secures to each the rights of the most favoured nation, and declares that 'all treaties hereafter made by either with any nation, shall ipso facto be extended in all their favourable operations to the other.'
The twenty-fourth engages to join in abolishing the slave trade.
The twenty-fifth contains the stipulation that this treaty is not to interfere with antecedent engagements. And,
The twenty-sixth limits the duration to ten years from the exchange of ratifications.
It is dated the 31st December, 1806; but previous to the signature two notes were given, by the British to the American commissioners. The first keeps open for future discussion a claim of Britain not to pay more on goods sent from Canada or New Brunswick, into the territories of the United States, than is paid on the importation of such goods in American ships. The second note declares that the king of Great Britain has directed his commissioners before they sign the treaty, to deliver that note, in order that a fair understanding may be had by all parties of his majesty's views, in consequence of the blockading decree, to which the attention of the American commissioners is invited. The decree so recent in point of time, and so novel and monstrous in substance, that his majesty is at a loss to calculate on events; but supposing, however, that it will be formally abandoned or totally relinquished by Buonaparte, or in case he is mistaken in that supposition, he rests with confidence on the good sense of the government of the United States, that they will not submit to an innovation so destructive of the rights of neutral commerce. Should he however, be mistaken in all these points, and the enemy should actually carry into execution his threats, and neutral nations acquiesce in such usurpation, he may probably, though reluctantly, be obliged to retaliate. The treaty secures to the United States so many privileges of neutral commerce, that at a time when his majesty and all neutral nations are threatened with such extension of belligerent pretensions from his enemies, without any explanation from the United States what they will do in case Buonaparte attempts to force on them his decree, his majesty must reserve to himself to act according to contingencies in that particular, the signing of the treaty notwithstanding. And as the distance of the American commissioners from their government renders a previous explanation impossible, his majesty authorises his commissioners to finish the treaty. This is done under the fullest persuasion, that, before the treaty returns to Europe from America ratified; time will discover the formal abandonment or tacit relinquishment of the enemy of his pretensions; or in case that should not take place that the government of the United States, by their conduct or assurances will secure his majesty that they will not submit to innovations so destructive of maritime rights. But in case Buonaparte enforces his decree according to its tenour, and if neither by the assurances nor conduct of America a disposition is shown to oppose it, his majesty wishes to be fairly and clearly understood, that he will not consider himself bound by the signature of his commissioners to ratify; or in case he ratifies, he will not and cannot be precluded from adopting such measures as seem necessary for countering the designs of his enemy, whenever they shall occur, and he of such an extraordinary nature as to require extraordinary remedies."
Boston, September 23. LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
Yesterday the arrival of the John Adams, Callender, from Liverpool, and the New Galen, Hincley, from London, furnished our regular files of London prints to the 15th of August.
The intelligence from the British northern expedition by these arrivals, is not so recent as that given below from Elsinour. It was generally conjectured in England, that admiral Gambier had orders to act as circumstances might require against any confederacy hostile to Great Britain.
The British parliament was prorogued the 14th August, and it was said would not again convene until after Christmas. The usual speech on the occasion was pitched to a war note, and from its tone there did not appear any disposition in Great Britain to avail itself of the Russian mediation. The whole language of the British ministers in parliament continued conciliatory; and the papers and private letters from London say if war should come, it must come from the American side of the Atlantic. The arrival of the Revenge was impatiently expected. She probably did not arrive till the 24th August.
The French senate have congratulated Jerome Buonaparte on his creation to the kingly dignity. He was to take possession of his new kingdom the 30th July; and the princess of Saxony having refused her hand to the king Jerome, he was to have been married to the princess of Wurtemberg, the 15th August.
The French papers say, an army of 40,000 men was expected near Bayonne, to compel Portugal to shut her ports against the English.
The French emperor has graciously given to that part of Poland, now called the duchy of Warsaw, a new constitution, from the manufactory of the Abbe Sieyes—thus have those Poles changed their master: and are now subjects of the king of Saxony, who is a subject of Buonaparte; and thus ends the French farce of the restoration of Poland. The duke of Wurtemberg is to be created king of Franconia.
The "Globe" of the 15th says, the king's speech is rather of a warlike than a pacific spirit and character. A confederacy of several powers of Europe, and probably of America directed by France against the trade, commerce, and navy of England, those maritime principles which have been considered essential to the maintenance of our naval superiority is very plainly hinted at in the last paragraph.
The "Courier" of the 10th says, "Our government do not claim the right of searching American ships of war. But, we repeat, should circumstances similar to those under which admiral Berkeley and captain Humphries acted occur again to any other British officer, we hope he will act with the same firmness and decision which they acted. If American ships of war protect deserters from our navy, and refuse to give them up, they commit an act of hostility and cannot complain if we do not respect their neutrality."
From the North of Europe.
By a gentleman who came passenger in the Perseverance, arrived here from Russia, we learn that on the 6th August, (a late date from that quarter) twelve sail of the line, under admiral Gambier had passed the Sound; and were taking in water at Elsinour; and that in the Cattegat other ships bound up were met with:—that none were permitted by admiral Gambier to land on the Danish shore, excepting one or two of the chief officers:—that no expectations were entertained at Copenhagen or Elsinour of an attack of the English on the Danish possessions; and that the object of the expedition was kept a profound secret:—that Stralsund still continued in the hands of the Swedes, and that no new military event had occurred in Pomerania:—that the emperor Alexander had arrived at Petersburg from the army, with the tidings of peace; but that very few demonstrations of joy were shewn, the people being indifferent to political events:—that gen. Benningsen had been removed from the command of the Russian army, and another (a Russian) appointed in his place:—that this event was supposed to have been occasioned by Benningsen's opposition to the peace; and that his celebrity as an officer continued very great.
Latest from Elsinour.
Capt. Stickney, of the ship America, arrived last evening in 36 days from Elsinour, informs, that a British squadron lay there the 8th August, consisting about 20 sail of the line, from 15 to 20 frigates, a large number of ships and brigs, bomb vessels, fire-ships, &c. 200 sail of transports, with 40,000 troops. Many of the vessels were loaded with ordnance. Capt. S. further informs, that a British minister landed at Elsinour and proceeded to Copenhagen, to inquire of the Danish government whether they intended to side with the French or English; and that the answer was, that they intended to preserve their neutrality.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
AUGUST 14.
HIS MAJESTY'S SPEECH.
This day parliament was prorogued, by commission, when the following speech was delivered by the lord chancellor, as one of the lords commissioners:—
My Lords and Gentlemen,
We have it in command from his majesty to express the satisfaction with which he finds himself enabled to give you that recess which, after the great and diligent exertions which you made in the dispatch of publick business, must at this advanced season of the year be so peculiarly desirable.
His majesty has been graciously pleased to direct us to return you his thanks for the steady loyalty and attachment to his person and government, and the zealous devotion to the publick service which have characterized all your deliberations, and most especially to thank you for your seasonable exertions which you have enabled him to make for the augmentation of the military force of his kingdom:
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
His majesty has commanded us to return you his warmest thanks for the supplies which you have granted, with so much cheerfulness for the current year; and when he considers the provision which you have made for those contingent and unforeseen services which the events of the war may render necessary:—his majesty has the great satisfaction of recognizing the wisdom wherewith, in a time of extraordinary difficulties, you have anticipated the possible demands which those difficulties may occasion.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
His majesty commands us to assure you, that he deeply deplores the unfortunate issue of the war on the continent.
The immense extension of the power and influence of France, and the undisguised determination of the enemy to employ the means and resources of those countries which he possesses or controuls, for the purpose of effecting the ruin of this kingdom, undoubtedly present a formidable view of the dangers and difficulties which the country has to encounter.
But his majesty trusts that the loyal and brave people over whom he reigns are not to be daunted or disheartened.
From the recollection of those difficulties under which his people have successfully struggled, and of those dangers which they have happily surmounted. His majesty derives the consolation of believing, that the same spirit and perseverance which have hitherto remained unbroken will continue to be exerted with unabated vigour and success.
And while his majesty commands us to repeat the assurances of his constant readiness to entertain any proposal that may lead to a secure and honourable peace, he commands us at the same time to express his confidence that his parliament and his people will feel with him, the necessity of persevering in those vigorous efforts which alone can give the character of honour to any negotiation, or the prospect of security or permanence to any peace: his majesty, therefore, trusts that his people will always be ready to support him in every measure which may be necessary to defeat the design of his enemies against the independence of his majesty's dominions, and to maintain against any hostile confederacy, those just rights which his majesty is always desirous to exercise with temper and moderation, but which as essential to the honour of his crown, and true interests of his people, he is determined never to surrender.
Mr. Whitbread in the house of commons last night afforded his majesty's ministers an opportunity of making an important communication, relative to the proffered mediation of Russia, and differences with the United States.
With respect to the differences with the United States, Mr. Canning declared, that finding upon entrance into the office that a treaty had been signed, though not ratified, his majesty's ministers felt it to be their duty to give the fullest effect to the stipulations of the treaty. They had therefore made no alteration whatever in the course pursued by their predecessors. No new instructions whatever were sent to our minister at the American court: and as to our naval force off the American coast, they had precisely the same orders as those which prevailed under their predecessors. With respect to the recent transaction he was not as yet fully informed, his majesty's ministers not having received through our minister at the American court, or through the American ambassador here, any official communication whatever relative to the transaction. Ministers received the first authentick account of this affair through the American newspaper, transmitted by our minister, which contained the president's proclamation, and in consequence of that publication Mr. Canning had thought it his duty no later than yesterday, to enquire of the American ambassador whether he had any official communication from his government to make upon the subject; but was answered in the negative.
account of this affair through the American newspaper, transmitted by our minister, which contained the president's proclamation, and in consequence of that publication Mr. Canning had thought it his duty no later than yesterday, to enquire of the American ambassador whether he had any official communication from his government to make upon the subject; but was answered in the negative.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 30, 1807.
BRITISH TREATY.—In our last we published a few of the leading articles of this Treaty contained in the New-York papers; as there were some of importance omitted, we have been induced to republish those published on Monday and to publish those omitted, together with the preface to the pamphlet annexed to the Treaty.
We should have made some observations on the English Reporter's remarks on the Trial of Ratford or Wilson, commenced in the first page of this paper, but we perceive that the editor of the New-York Evening Post, has taken up the subject—we shall republish his remarks in our next.
Our readers will observe that Mr. Canning, the British Minister, declared in the House of Commons on the 13th last month, that Mr. Monroe had the day before informed him that he had received no instructions from his government touching the affair of the Chesapeake. We may therefore conclude that until the Revenge arrived, none would be received. It is probable that she arrived about the 26th to the 30th of August. It will be two or three weeks yet before any conclusion can be drawn with reason, as to what will be the result of our affairs.
Died on Monday, Mr. PHILIP COLLINS, Butcher.—He was an industrious and useful citizen of our Borough.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Josephine, Shelton, 84 days from Liverpool, Salt & Coal, Thomas Wilcock.
In Hampton Roads bound to Baltimore, brig Lion, Harris, 16 days from Curacoa.—Sailed in company with sch'r Enterprise, Briggs, 66 and bound to Baltimore, parted next day in lat. 13, 48, long. 69; sch'r Mariner, Gale, of and for New-York, parted the 23d, in lat. 31, 20, long. 73, 30.—The brig Humbird, Congleton, sailed a few hours before capt. Harris, bound to Philadelphia.
The ship United States, Capt. Moore, of and bound to Baltimore, from the Isle of France, owned by William Wilson & Sons, was captured on Sunday off the Cape, by the British ship of war Leopard and sent to Halifax.—Cargo Coffee, Tea, Pepper & Cotton.—The mate and crew were put on board the brig Lion, capt. Harris.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore the first fair wind. Sept. 30.
Norfolk Blues—Attention!!
You must parade on the usual parade ground on Saturday next, at 5 o'clock precisely. Sept. 30. Francis S. Taylor, Lieut.
FOR SALE.
By JOHN GRANBERY,
On Commerce-Street,
50 tons Logwood, 20,000 feet good Mahogany, 30,000 feet square Oak Timber, 30,000 do. square Pine do., 100 barrels Pork, 100 tierces Rice, 5 pipes French Brandy, 10 quarter casks Lisbon Wine, 15 hds. Jamaica Sugars, 5 hds. Leaf Sugar, 2 puncheons Tobago Rum, Gun Powder, Segars, Clocks, Soap, Red and White Oak Staves.
He has for rent a Ware-House on Commerce-Street, and a very comfortable Dwelling-House near South-Street. September 30. 6w
SHOES.
E. STURTEVANT.
Next door to Mrs. Cox, has received per schooner Polly, from Boston, in addition to his former very general assortment, Ladies' kid and morocco SLIPPERS, round and sharp toes—likewise Gentlemen's morocco and calf skin SHOES and PUMPS. Sept. 30
Landing from on board the Georgiana, from Amsterdam, Choice GIN in pipes, Holland Sail Cloth, Ticklenburgs, Glassware in small cases, Old Hock in cases of one dozen, Linseed Oil in casks, Dutch Smoking Pipes in cases, a quantity of empty Jugs.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 30.
NOTICE.
Those who have claims against the estate of CHARLES WILLETT, deceased, are requested to bring their accounts properly authenticated; and those who are indebted are particularly requested to make payment as no indulgence can be given. William Storrs, Thomas Davis, Executors. September 30. 1aw3m
NOTICE.
Those who have claims against the estate of RICHARD P. PRECIOUS, deceased, are requested to deliver them to the subscriber properly authenticated, and those indebted are requested to make payment, otherwise suits will be commenced against them. Thomas Crossley, Adm'r. September 30.
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance,
Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.
For RENT.
The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.

For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS , captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23.
For CHARTER, The Ship LIVE OAK , Gerrard Yarrell, master, burthen 300 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days; she is particularly well constructed for the carrying of masts and timber—Apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber. William Pennock. September 21.
For LONDON, The coppered Ship STRANGER , Barnaby Swain, master; 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight. For terms apply to Moses Myers. September 16.
For Charter, The good Schooner GOVERNOR CARVER , Joseph Churchell, master, burthen 1100 barrels, and is ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers. September 16.
For Charter, The new Ship NABBY , Captain Ruler, burthen two hundred and forty tons. Warren Ashley. For Sale on board said Ship, 700 sacks of SALT, and 25 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 14.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The excellent fast sailing Schooner THOMAS and HENRY , Thomas Fletcher, master, burthen 113 tons, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Also for Freight or Charter, The good Ship GLOBE , Ralph Flauders, master, burthen 182 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in four days. For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. September 11.
For LIVERPOOL, The Ship LACONA , captain Walker, the greater part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all possible dispatch—for freight of 100 hogsheads or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. August 28.
For Charter, The fine new Ship ISABELLA , Abel Lincoln master, burthen 308 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days. For terms apply to Moses Myers. Who offers for sale, 600 boxes Havanna SUGARS, Landing from on board the ship Cabinet . August 14.
For LONDON, The fine American copper-bottomed Ship AMLLA , burthen 364 Tons, or 500 Hhds of Tobacco; daily expected from Philadelphia—For freight apply to A. Maclure. August 7.
Stolen or Strayed, A white Pointer PUPPY, with liver coloured spots, and particularly long ears, about ten weeks old. Any person who will bring him to the subscriber will be liberally rewarded. Henry Hastie. September 16.
MAYO MILE FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, of new wheat and superior quality for family use—For Sale by Moses Myers. September 16.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. On the 23th of last month, my negro man GERARD ran away from my Mansion plantation, in King-George county, Virginia. He is about five feet and a half high, stout made, when standing appears to bend backwards in the knee joints, has thick lips, a pimpled face, his complexion of a yellow cast, and a scar in the form of an M, about an inch long on his right cheek. He is upwards of thirty years of age, and a Backsmith by trade. He ran away many years ago, and was apprehended at Norfolk on board a vessel; and, as he has formerly been somewhat accustomed to going by water, it is probable that he will attempt to leave this state in that way. I therefore hereby forewarn all masters or skippers of vessels from harbouring or employing him. I will give a reward of one hundred dollars for apprehending, bringing said negro home, and delivering him to me, provided he shall be apprehended in another state—Twenty dollars provided he shall be apprehended any where in this state, brought home and delivered to me; and ten dollars in case he shall be apprehended and committed to goal, and information thereof given to me. I would advise the apprehender to watch him carefully while he is in his custody, as he is an arch and deceitful fellow, and might without strict attention effect his escape. Michael Wallace. September 11.
REMOVAL. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No 76, Main street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE ) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Nansemond, within one mile of Scott's Landing, a negro man named Moses , who since he has run off has changed his name to TOM SCOTT , having bought a free negro's pass registered in the Court of Isle of Wight county, by the name of Tom Scott ; he is about 21 years of age, black complexion, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, rather stout and well made—he has a pleasing countenance when spoken to, and lips in his common talk, but much more so when angry or talks fast; he was brought up on a farm, and as he has been run-away for these four years, he has been employed on board of different vessels, and now has the appearance of a sailor. I understand he was at Norfolk on the 30th last month as a sailor in one of the Baltimore Packets; he has a scar on his right wrist, occasioned by a burn, and a small knot between the elbow and shoulder of the right arm, occasioned by a whip. As he purchased the free negro's pass as above mentioned, it will appear on examining the pass and the fellow, that there are no marks as mentioned on this fellow in the pass unless they are interlined.—I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying the said negro man out of the state, and all persons from harbouring him. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to me, or secure him in Norfolk County Jail. Ann Carstarphen. Nansemond County, Sept. 24.
For Sale, imported in the Thomas, from London, Double Gloucester, Pine and Berkeley CHEESE, 10 ton Whiting, 300 dozen best London Stout—Apply to Nathanial Boush. September 25.
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Public Ledger. September 25.
DESERTION. Deserted from the United States' Gun-Boats, on Monday the 25th instant, the following Seamen, viz PHILBY COLLINS , fair complexion, at out 5 feet 6 inches high, blue eyes and sandy hair, was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. EPHRAIM BERBINGER , about 24 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, of a dark complexion, dark eyes, sharp face, and appears pleasant when spoken to: on the inside of the left leg he has two remarkable scars; has formerly sailed out of North-Carolina, and it is more than probable he has made for Maryland. JOHN ELLIOTT , a stout man, about 6 feet high, light hair, light complexion, streaks quick, was born in the state of Pennsylvania, and by trade a tanner; had on when he ran off, a white hat, nankin pantaloon, blue pea jacket, and shoes without stockings. PETER LEBRETTON , a Frenchman, about 5 feet 8 inches high, speaks good English, has uncommon large whiskers and black hair—Ten Dollars Reward will be given to any person who may apprehend either of the above mentioned men, and Forty for the whole, in case he or they may be so secured that the commander of the Gun-Boats on this station gets them again, and a reasonable charges paid. John Lyon, Purser United States Gun-Boats, Norfolk September 23.
100 barrels prime New-York PORK, City inspection—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. September 18.
NOTICE. I intend to leave this state in a few weeks. Elizabeth Laurance. September 18.
500 bbls. first quality Navy BREAD, 150 do. superfine Pilot do. For Sale by Stephen Harris. September 18.
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtesy , capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16.
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret, from Teneriffe, 70 hogsheads and 100 quarter casks choice Teneriffe WINE.—For sale by Moses Myers. July 24.
FAMILY FLOUR, of a superior quality in half barrels, for sale by J. & W. Southgate. September 2.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hhds. 14 tierces and 47 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms Henry Hastie. July 10.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 casks Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 800 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 casks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3750 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10.
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 10 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 200 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13.
GERMAN LINENS, &c. 16 bales coarse Linen, 4 do. Ruffia Sheeting, 3 boxes German Rolls, 2 do. Rouans Sheeting, 1 do. fine Flanders do. 3 do. Plaitillas, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 2 do. Table Cloth, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 1 do. extra fine do. 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 80 boxes Window Glass, 100 do. Short Pipes, 120 do. Spanish Segars, from 8 to 20 doz. per box, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 200 wt. nealed bottling Wire, 800 do. Glue, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, &c. Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant marble Statues, Urns and Vases, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, Water and Waffle Irons, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Velvet Ribbons, Fine Thread Stockings, Elegant Cutlery, An invoice of Watches, Watch Crystals and Beads, For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, or 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.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
For SALE, 35 punch. Windward Island RUM. Brunet & Thompson. August 13.
For SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, lying on Fleet's Creek, Lancaster county, and on the borders of the Chesapeake Bay, mouth of the Rappahannock, containing about 200 acres of rich well timbered Land; 50 of which is in cultivation—attached to it is an island of 31 1-2 acres, with a comfortable settlement now tenanted out; the improvements on the manor is a Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Barn, Dairy, &c. The distance from Norfolk is but an easy day's sail; this Plantation possesses the best range for cattle in the county, with an excellent feed and herring fishery, good oysters, two good orchards one peach and the other apple. Any person inclined to purchase, will apply to William Dawson, or to the subscriber in Norfolk, who will at any time take a further this valuable place to view the premises. It will be further observed, that the above place will be sold a great bargain. H. Prescott. I do likewise offer for Sale, my right and title to a valuable part of Willoughby Point ESTATE, containing 217 acres, and a probability of 400 acres, low for cash, or any article of produce which will command a trade, as I am determined to get clear of it as quick as possible; the land lays dry, is rich, well timbered, and is within 300 yards of the Chesapeake shore. I have likewise constantly on hand, a quantity of Manufactured TOBACCO, of an excellent quality. September 18. Iawif
Turk's-Island SALT. The Subscribers being duly authorised, give notice to merchants and dealers in the above article, that they are ready to contract for the delivery of several cargoes of a choice quality at Turk's-Island, and receive payment by drafts on the United States, at sixty days sight. The present year having afforded a good crop, it is expected the price will be moderate. Ample security, if required, will be given for the due performance of the contracts, and to insure punctuality and the utmost dispatch. Jas. & Thos. Tucker, Commerce-Street. September 11. 2aw3w
The HOUSE on Smith's Point, adjoining Mr. H. Bruner's dwelling-house, and lately in the occupancy of Mr. Robert Smith, is offered for Re-let; possession may be had immediately. For terms apply at the Warehouse of Bruner & Thompson, on Maxwell's wharf. August 12. 1w3law
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 Dickson, Exec rx . 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 Chuckituck 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 shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckituck, 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. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which he is particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boos at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes, and Boots, in the same proportion for others—Swarrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash May 27. 2awtf
This Day landing from on board the Schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3.
For RENT, For one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport. William Wilkinson. July 29.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
For SALE, 35 punch. Windward Island RUM. Brunet & Thompson. August 13.
For SALE, A few hundred pounds of English PRINTING INK, of the first quality.—ALSO, A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office. Sept. 17.
For RENT, For one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport. William Wilkinson. July 29.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
For SALE, 35 punch. Windward Island RUM. Brunet & Thompson. August 13.
For SALE, 35 punch. Windward Island RUM. Brunet & Thompson. August 13.
J. MORAN, Has received per Schooner Liberty , captain Lewis, from Philadelphia, in addition to his former supply of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, of the latest importation, Pepper, Allspice, and Mustard, Leaf Sugar, Chocolate, Soap, Candles, Spermaceti and Paint Oils, Powdered Black Lead, Roll Bristle and Lampblack, Kedge Anchors, Boat Chains and Hooks, A variety of Hooks and Thimbles, Pump Bolts, Tackle, Barrel and hogshead Can Hooks, &c. &c. with an assortment of Tin and Japan'd Ware. And in Store, 1000 bushels Corn, a few hhds. Jam. Sugar, superior quality, a few barrels inferior do. with Coffee, an assortment of Queen's Ware; which, with a variety of other articles for vessels and family use, will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or short credit. September 11.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hhds. and 6 bbls. Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31.
For Sale on board the Ship Anacreeon, 23,000 feet white pine BOARDS, of excellent quality, fit for inside joiner's work, which will be sold low if taken from on board. Apply to William Dickson. September 2.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead-draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanon & Co. March 2.
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24.
For SALE, Situated in an agreeable and handsome situation in Hampton, on the Main-street, the premises owned and lately occupied by the subscriber, consisting of A DWELLING-HOUSE, three stories high, the lower part finished for a store, with out-houses, all in complete order, with a large lot and good garden. A liberal credit will be given, and bond and security required. The House is at present well furnished, and will be rented by the month if not sold, with the furniture. For terms apply to Mr. William Proby, next door to the premises, or to James Gilbert. Hampton, Sept. 3.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 23.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22.
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of superior quality—For Sale by William Pennock. August 26.
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.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.