Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-03-20 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDI.
[VOL. V.
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 20, 1809.
NO. 99.]
For CHARTER, The Fine Copper Fastened Ship POCAHONTAS, Christopher Tompkins, Master; burthen 380 tons or 450 hogsheads, ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. March 3.
For CHARTER. The fine new Brig FRANKLIN, Holder Fallman, Master; burthen 260 tons, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Warren Ashley. March 18.
For Sale, on our wharf, 15000 bushels blown SALT, principally salt. 6000 ditto coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto Liverpool, filled 100 bags St Domingo COFFEE, 7 hds do SUGAR, 44 bbls do do 63 hds St Kitt's SUGAR, 87 bbls do do 55 hds do do MOLASSES, 52 hds Jamaica COFFEE, 24 do do SUGAR, 121 bbls PINENTO, 380 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 23 bags do do COFFEE, 27000 feet MAHOOGANY, 5 ton LOGWOOD, 3 do BRAZILWOOD, 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE, well assorted 10 hds Havana MOLASSES, 10 pipes L P MADEIRA, 40 cases superior CLARET, 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM. Domestic. 1000 hogsheads TOBACCO, 100 barrels YORK, 100 do do TAR, 100 do do PITCH, 200 do Superior FLOUR, 50 do WHISKEY, UPLAND COTTON. C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA, burthen 420 hogsheads Tobacco. March 16.
THE SHIP WILLIAM P. JOHNSON, Peter Le Breton, master, burthen 400 hogsheads tobacco, is offered for Charter, will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Apply on board, or to Christopher Fry. March 5.
FOR SALE. A fine new Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, of 100 tons burthen, will finish rigging in a few days. ALSO, The HULL and SPARS, of one about the same size, of similar construction. ALSO, A full built SCHOONER, of 125 tons, or 1100 barrels; the above vessels now lying at Goham's wharf. ALSO, A New Pilot Boat SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, now on the stocks, will be launched in a week. ALSO, A VESSEL, of 240 tons, of very superior materials and construction, building in Mathews, and can be launched in three weeks. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. March 6.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship CLEOPATRA, John Johnson, master, burthen 376 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. This Ship is almost new and remarkably well built—Apply to the master on board or to the subscriber, William Pennock. Who has still unengaged, The Ships Jane, Industry, and Courtney. And offers for Sale, 10,000 cubick feet of Pitch PINE Savannah TIMBER, 25 to 35 feet long, and 12 to 18 inches square. 50,000 Rough Hoghead STAVES, 17,000 Drawn do do 10 Casks HOOKS and THIMBLES, 16 Hogsheads very fine Old TOBACCO, and 93 Boxes Castle SOAP. March 20.
For Sale, or Freight to New-York, The fine new Pilot-built Brig PATRIOT, Richard Pitt, Master, burthen about 150 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. February 23.
FOR SALE, The Schooner LYDIA, Burthen about 1000 barrels, AND The Brig NANCY, Burthen from 1500 to 1400 barrels. Both of these vessels are well found; the former is ready to receive a cargo, and the latter will be so in all this week. JAMES YOUNG. February 23.
Spanish Consul's Office Norfolk. March 10th, 1809. THE Chevalier de Foronda, charge d'affaires and Consul General from his Catholic Majesty Ferdinand VII to the United States, informs the Merchants and others whom it may concern, that the Spanish Consuls are authorized to grant to American vessels papers and documents, which are indispensably requisite to obtain admission into the following Islands and ports, viz. Puerto Rico, St. Jago de Cuba, Havana, La Guana, Maracaibo and St. Augustine de la Florida. Don Antonio Argote Villalobos, Consul from his Catholic Majesty Ferdinand VII, &c
To Masters, Mates, and Mariners. INFORMATION WANTED. THE SCHOONER EXPERIMENT, ROBERT LAWRENCE, Master, Sailed from Norfolk, in Virginia , some time in the month of February, 1806, bound on a voyage to Rio Janeiro, and River of Plate, in South America. Information has been lately received that the said schooner was at the island of Goree on the Coast of Africa, some time in April of the same year, from which she departed the day after her arrival there, and has not been heard of since, by information that can be relied on. Various reports have been received, that the said schooner did arrive at the River of Plate, and was there trading.—It is presumed that if the vessel went from Goree to Rio Janeiro, and from thence to River of Plate, that there are many persons in the United States, who have seen the said schooner, or master, at one or both of those places. The Schooner was on her first voyage, Virginia built, of about 95 tons, coppered to light water mark, and had the appearance of a remarkable fast sailing vessel. Robert Lawrence is an Englishman by birth, born in the Isle of Thanet in the County of Kent, about 47 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout man, inclined to be fat, of a ruddy complexion, and talks much. Any person who can give information respecting the above vessel and master, or either, will do a singular service in communicating it to Thomas Fitzsimmons, Esq. President of the Delaware Insurance Company, of Philadelphia; JOHN COFFIN JONES, Esq. of Boston, or to the Subscriber. JOHN GRANBERY, President of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk. Norfolk, November 28, 1808. Gw
FOR SALE, 40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 20 boxes Havana brown SUGAR, 80 do do white do 60 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT, 10 sacks Liverpool do 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHICKS and LISTADOES, 40 boxes CASTLE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM. James Young. March 16.
For Sale, Afloat, 705 barrels (Superfine) FLOUR, 345 do. Fine 644 bushels BRAN, SALT loose and in sacks, by A. Maclure. March 3.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHN GRANBERY, President Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Dec. 14.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. AND FOR SALE, A few cases LINEN. Apply to the Printer. February 13.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 80 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Alum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
FOR SALE 280 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 17 hds 657 bags } $5,000 wt. best Green Coffee, And a few boxes SEGARS—For Sale by MOSES MYERS. February 27.
FOR SALE 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 80 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Alum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes, 2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES, 3,500 bushels coarse SALT, 2,500 bushels INDIAN CORN, 1,200 barrels Superior FLOUR, 130 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 26 do New Orleans do 100 bales Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 24 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE, 40 crates and 20 boxes Hyson & Young Hyson TEA —ALSO— A general assortment of Dry Goods. September 27.
WIT-H to inform those, with the management of whose business I have been entrusted, as well as the Merchants of Norfolk and others, who may have occasion for my services, that I have fixed my residence at Farningham Church in Richmond County, for the purpose of practising Law in the counties of Richmond, Northumberland and Lancaster. I occupy the house which formerly belonged to Peter Temple, Esq. the most eligible situation in the Northern Neck for an Attorney, as well on account of its proximity to the Clerk's office, as its central situation, being nearly equidistant from each court house. These circumstances render the situation peculiarly advantageous to conduct the business of those, who have extensive collections, which they wish to be speedily made, in any of those three counties. It is as usual for persons offering their services to the publick, to make promises of fidelity and attention which are never performed, that I deem it more proper to dispense with professions of this sort, and to suffer the community to judge by my conduct whether or not I be worthy of confidence. Any communications addressed to me at Farningham, Virginia, will be promptly attended to. Caleb B. Upshur. Feb. 13.
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from on board the British Brig Point Shares, from Havana, 239 boxes SUGARS, 87 hogsheads } Prime Muscovado Sugar, 14 barrels } 112 bags GREEN COFFEE—For Sale by Moses Myers. March 3.
REMOVAL. The Subscriber informs his friends and the publick that he has removed his Saddle and Harness Manufactory, from No 22, to No 14, Church-street, where he continues to make all kinds of SADDLES, COACH and GIG HARNESS, CAPS and HOLSTERS, and generally all other articles belonging to his profession. He returns his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has received, and hopes from the superiority of his work, to merit a continuance of their custom, and from the publick he expects that additional encouragement (only) which superior workmanship deserves; and he warrants the workmanship of all articles made in his shop to be far superior to any done in Norfolk, and at least equal to any in the United States. As the times have become difficult, it will be necessary for the future, that the cash should come when the work goes out in all cases; the total impossibility of collecting outstanding debts renders this regulation indispensable, it will therefore be strictly adhered to. JOHN SIMPSON. March 10.
German Linen for Exportation. NIEMEYER & VON KAPFF, OFFER FOR SALE At their Warehouse in Water-Street, at the corner Marshall's wharf, for cash, or approved paper only. 54 packages of German Linen, consisting of 140 pieces Osnabricks 60 pieces Tictenburghs, 500 pieces White Kails, 900 Heddens, 80 pieces Hessians, 1 case Platillas, 1 case Shirt Linen, 1 case Sheetings, 1 case Table Cloths, 1 case Bed-Ticking. ALSO, 40 pieces best Russia Canvass, 65 do. Topgallant Duck, 8000 Coffee Bags, 3,500 Gunny Bags, 90 boxes best Spanish Segars, 50 boxes English Pipes, 700 Straws 1-2 pt. Tumblers, 30 doz do. Decanters, 500 pieces excellent Oil Cloth, 320 pieces Paper Hanging, 3 cases Port-Wine. And at their Store in Main-Street, a great variety of Cutlery and Fancy Articles. Apply as above. Nov. 9.
FLOUR. FOR SALE, BY JOHN GRANBERY, AT HIS WARE-HOUSE ON COMMERCE-STREET, A small quantity of very excellent New Flour, in barrels and half-barrels, now on hand, fit for family use, and a regular supply expected from the Columbian Mills—Richmond inspection. CASH given for good new flour barrels and half-barrels. Nov. 9.
NOTICE. As I am obliged, by the low state of my health, to decline carrying on business, I will sell my STOCK on hand, consisting of SALEABLE GROCERIES, which will be an object worthy the attention of any person wishing to commence the Grocery Business, as I am inclined to sell the whole on reasonable terms. The purchaser may also obtain the Store now occupied by me, on a reasonable rent from Mr. John McPhail, which is well calculated for extensive business, being fitted for a Store and Dwelling-House, and inferior to no stand in the place. I earnestly request those indebted to me to settle their accounts as soon as possible, so as to enable me to discharge my debts. ANGUS MARTIN. February 22.
TAKE NOTICE, That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is as, viz. B No 4082, dated Philadelphia, 24 June, 1800—dollars 50 C 322, dated Philadelphia, 24 June, 1800 50 E 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F 619, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F 1028, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk. A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us. MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10.
BANK NOTES LOST. R No. 805, U. S. Office Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, payable to Robert Taylor, President, or bearer, and dated 7th October, 1808, for dollars 100 S 842, ditto 7th October, 1808, for 100 G 901, ditto 6th January, 1804, for 50 Dollars 250 I do certify that the Notes mentioned in the foregoing list, were on the 6th instant enclosed by Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, under cover, sealed with the initials W. L. W. on red wax, and directed to "Doctor Eliza Hall, Fredericksburg," that the letter was put into the package for Fredericksburg, which was made up the night before; but the mail not arriving, the bundle (at Mr. Wormeley's request) remained until this morning, when the package was opened and put into the postman's bag, which was, in the presence of Mr. Wormeley, locked and delivered to the carrier. John Chew, P. M. Urbanna, 26th February, 1809. Middlesex ss. John Chew, this day made oath before me, a magistrate for said county, to the truth of the above certificate, in due form. Given under my hand the 3d March, 1809. Henry Hoffmann. Any person to whom the above Notes, or any of them may be offered, is requested to stop them, and give information to Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, of Urbanna; Dr. Eliza Hall, of Fredericksburg, or Warren Ashley. March 6.
Phenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK. INSURANCE UPON SHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will be hereafter charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina. One month 12 1/2 cents per $100 Two do. 20 do. do. Three do. 25 do. do. Four do. 30 do. do. Five do. 35 do. do. Six do. 40 do. do. Seven do. 45 do. do. Eight do. 50 do. do. Nine do. 55 do. do. Ten do. 60 do. do. Eleven do. 65 do. do. Twelve do. 70 do. do. The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent. Dec. 12.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo, D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
NOTICE. THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorized to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 3.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, 50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 20,000 Superior Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS. Also, 400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD of superior quality for family use. Feb. 13.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the Ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1/2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans's best Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.

Dr. Brigadier General James Wilkinson, To amount of debits published in our last, Dolls. 25,437 41
To balance due the United States, as per contra, 7,891 03
1806. CONTRA. Cr.
Sept. 20. By pay of the army, 1805, For his pay as brigadier general and commander in chief, from 1st April, 1805, (to which time he was paid by the paymaster of the army) to 31st December following, 2,025
Nov. 30. By Thomas A. Smith, paid him on account of his expenses from Natchitoches to the seat of government, 500
1807. Jan. 31. By Isaac Briggs, compensation and expenses incident to bringing dispatches to the seat of government, 500
Feb. 16. By Peter Chouteau, Indian agent, for the following sum paid him, per receipts, in bills of exchange, drawn in favour of said Chouteau, and paid by warrants, which are charged to general Wilkinson, 4,653 70
1808. June 13. By amount on account of the ransom of Osage captives, 153 33
30. By ditto, on account of the ransom of Osage captives, By Peter Dorion, interpreter to the Sioux Indians, 1,575 17
By Barony Vasques, interpreter, for amount advanced him on account of his compensation as an interpreter to the Kansas Indians, per receipt, 498
By Pierre Lejeune, interpreter at Arkansas, for amount advanced him on account of his compensation, per receipt of 26th January, 1806, 50
June 30. By William Ewing, Indian Agent, for amount of sundry payments made on his order per abstract, 376
By quarter-master department, 1806, For amount paid William Massey for a tract of land on the river Missouri, in the territory of Louisiana and district of St. Louis, called Bellefontaine, for a site for a cantonment, Indian factory, &c. 250
By Indian department, 1805, for sundries, 770 99
By Indian department, 1806, for sundries, 1,856 3
By pay of the army, 1808, For his pay as brigadier general, from 1st March to 30th June, 1808, at 225 dollars per month, 900
Jan. 13. By pay of the army, 1808, For his pay as brigadier general, from 1st July to 31st Dec. 1805, at 225 dols. pr. month. 1,350
By subsistence of the army, For extra allowance of 36 rations per day, at Natchitoches, from 13th to 30th Sept. 1806, 18 days, 864 rations, 175-10 cents, 113 40
For ditto, at said place, from 1st Oct. to 11th Nov. 1806, inclusive, 42 days, 1512 rations at 18 cents per ration, 272 16
For ditto, at N. Orleans, from 12th Nov. 1806, to 24th May, 1807, 194 days, 6984 rations, at 15 cents, 1047 60
Dollars 1433 16
By quarter-master department, For allowance of quarters, stables, &c. when on command, in New Orleans, for which he received no compensation, from 25th Nov. 1806, to 24th May, 1807, 8 months at 100 dollars per month, 600
2,038 16
NOTE.—The above allowance of 2033 dollars 16 cents was made him by the secretary of war, which was disallowed at this office, on the principle of its being contrary to law of the 16th March, 1802, fixing his allowance as brigadier general, and for reasons more fully detailed in my letter to the comptroller, under date of the 10th January, 1809, and afterwards admitted by the accounting officers of the treasury, on the opinion of the attorney general, of the 9th January, 1809.
By balance due the United States, 7,591 3
Dollars, 25,437 41
No. 6. Accountant's Office, Feb. 20, 1808.
Sir,—On the adjustment of the accounts of the military agents and their assistants it appears that disbursements have been made on your account, which the act of congress fixing the military peace establishment does not authorise. I have, consequently, been compelled to charge all such disbursements to your personal account, thereby considerably increasing the balance standing to your debit on the books of this office.
Of this circumstance I have thought it my duty to acquaint you, and to suggest the propriety of a settlement of your publick accounts while your presence at the seat of government may afford the means of facilitating such settlement. I am, &c. (Signed) WM. SIMMONS. Brigadier General J. Wilkinson.
No. 7. Accountant's Office, March 23, 1808.
Sir,—I have received your letter of the 16th inst. and in reply have to observe, that it was not my intention by the letter addressed to you on the 20th ultimo, to bring into view any of the irregular expenditures which may have been made by your orders arising under the peculiar circumstances you have mentioned. Those to which my letter had reference are the payments made by the military agents and their assistants from time to time for the transportation of your baggage, purchase of fuel, forage, &c. on your personal account, allowances which are positively forbidden by the 4th section of the law fixing the military peace establishment under date the 16th March, 1802. It was also the object of that letter to bring to your view the balance of dollars
2,901 13 standing to your debit on settlement of your account 11th June, 1805, both of which items together with the sum of seven hundred dollars received from Lieut. Hook on the 14th May, 1805, and a draft drawn by you on this department the 4th October, 1806, expressed for the contingent services, and omitted to be credited by you in any account rendered to this office, I deem it my duty to request you will account for as early as practicable. I am, &c. (Signed) WM. SIMMONS. Brigadier General J. Wilkinson.
No. 8. Accountant's Office, Nov. 16, 1808.
Sir,—In reply to your letter of the 10th inst. requesting to be informed what was the daily allowance admitted for your services when engaged as a commissioner on Indian affairs in 1801, 2, and 3, I have the honour to state, that your account on that head has been credited with the following amounts, viz: Compensation as a commissioner for holding treaties with the Cherokee, Choctaw and Creek Indians, from 12th July, 1801, to 20th October, 1802, 465 days at 8 dollars, 3,728 dols. Compensation as commissioner to determine and mark the Choctaw boundary line, from 21st October, 1802, to 3d December, 1803, 409 days at 6 dollars, 2,454 dols. Compensation while on your route from Mobile to New Orleans, 4th to 16th December, 1803, and from New Orleans to Philadelphia, from 25th April, to 1st June, 1804, 50 days at 8 dollars, 400 dols.
It will be understood that the above compensations are in addition to the expenses of your table as a commissioner, and travelling expenses; and also in addition to your pay as commander in chief.
While on the subject of your accounts permit me again to call your attention to the contents of my letter to you of the 23d March last, and to add that since that date the debits to your accounts have considerably increased, the amount of which will constitute one of the items in the list of balances about to be laid before congress, unless previously accounted for. I am, &c. (Signed) WM. SIMMONS. Brigadier General J. Wilkinson.
Summary statement of the allowances and advances of money made by the department of war to brigadier general James Wilkinson, including the supplies received by him from agents of the war department since the passage of the act of March 16, 1802, other than the monthly pay of 225 dollars and the stationary allowance by that act.
AMOUNT OF STATEMENT (A.)
Shewing the monies which have been allowed and paid to gen. Wilkinson, and the objects of such allowances and payments since the 16th of March, 1802, over and above the pay of 225 dollars per month, prescribed and limited by the fourth section of the act of congress of that date, and of the supplies which have been received by him in the capacity of brigadier general, viz.
Amount of allowances made to gen. Wilkinson, 2,080 57
Amount of supplies received by him from agents of the department and brought to his debit in the account current herewith marked D. the amount of which is included in the balance standing to his debit, on that statement, 1,247 73
AMOUNT OF STATEMENT (B.)
Shewing the monies allowed and paid to brigadier general James Wilkinson, as Indian commissioner, commencing on the 12th July, 1801, the date of his appointment, and ending the 1st June 1804, the date of his return to Philadelphia, viz.
Compensation as commissioner from 12th July 1801, to the 16th Dec. 1803, and from the 25th of April to the 1st of June 1804, 6,582 00
Personal expenses as commissioner, 2,715 29
Expenditures other than personal, having relation to the formation of the treaties and running the boundary lines, &c. 3,152 10
Expenses of Wilkinson, Hawkins and Pickens, joint commissioners, viz.
Articles for subsistence of themselves, their attendants & horses, household and table furniture and table expenses, 5,026 20
Other expenditures for provisions supplied the commissioners and the Indians attending the treaty (which could not be separated) and also pay of interpreters and attendants, &c. &c. 9,968 41
14,994 61
Dibursements by the quarter master general, 3,121 50
AMOUNT OF STATEMENT (C.)
Shewing the expenses incurred by gen. Wilkinson and governor Claiborne, commissioners for taking possession of New Orleans, viz.
Table and house expenses of the commissioners from 7th Dec. to 24th April 1804, 6,320 22
Household furniture for the commissioners, 200 50
Pay of steward to the commissioners, from the 16th Jan. to 23d April 1804, 99 00
6,619 72
AMOUNT OF STATEMENT (D.)
Shewing the state of James Wilkinson's account as brigadier general on the books of this office, since the 16th March, 1802, which includes the advances made to him by the war department, and by the several agents, together with the supplies received by him subsequent to that date, as far as accounts and information have been received at this office, exhibiting a balance due to the U. States of 7,891 03
In addition to the balance of 7,891 dollars 3 cents it may be proper to remark, that the late quarter master general, John Wilkinson, has forwarded to this office a list of monies, stated by him to have been advanced on publick account, for which he claims a credit, and on which gen. Wilkinson's name appears for 3,879 dollars 71 cents, which added to the above sum, would constitute a balance to the debit of general Wilkinson, of 11,770 dols. 74 cents, the vouchers for the advance not having been forwarded by the quarter master general, the account has not been acted upon, 3,879 71
Dollars, 19,268 81
THE PUBLICK LEDGER. MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 20, 1809.
THE MAIL.—We are compelled by a sense of duty to the publick, as well as regard to our own immediate concerns, again to notice the irregularity of the mails. It is well understood that contracts are made at the General Post-Office, that a mail shall arrive here every day in the week, (one excepted) alternately on the north and south sides of James River. This arrangement intended for the advantage of business, is productive of so little benefit, that the mail might as well be sent from Richmond, either by Petersburgh or Hampton only, so that it could be counted upon with certainty, which is equally important with dispatch. On Tuesday last there was no mail north of Richmond, on Wednesday there was none north of Petersburgh, and yesterday the same mail that was sent out the preceding day was returned to this post-office.
It is evident that these irregularities are not chargeable to the transportation of the mail, as the stages arrive in due season. Nor do we lay the blame on any particular post-office, but the evil occurs too often to pass without notice, and requires to be redressed.
Martinique.—It appears at length certain that the British have attacked this valuable colony of France, with the prospect of reducing it in a short time. This island is of great importance to Great Britain, as affording a safe and commodious harbour for her navy, which she greatly needed, and as leaving her rival without any security for his navy in those seas. The island of Guadalupe, it is said, will be immediately attacked.
The capture of Martinique is confirmed by an arrival at Charleston from Trinidad, as late as 22d of last month.
The United States brig Hornet, captain Dent, having on board General Wilkinson and suite, sailed from Charleston on Monday last for New Orleans. The Charleston papers to the 15th inst. have been received by the Ploughboy, captain Hall, at the Ledger Office, but they contain nothing interesting.
It is proposed by a correspondent in the Virginia Gazette, to bring forward col. Charles Dabney of Hanover, as a Candidate for the Congressional District, composed of the counties of Hanover, Henrico, Charles City, and New Kent, in opposition to Mr. Clopton, the late member.
Our readers will find an edict of the king of Holland, in this paper, which deserves their attention. This worthy member of the Corsican line, seems determined not to be outdone in schemes of injustice to neutrals, by his great prototype. All neutral ships are excluded from the ports of Holland, and if forced in by distress, and unable to be refitted, they and their cargoes, are to be sold, and the money lodged in the publick treasury, until the end of the war, or rather until doomsday. It was hardly worth Mr. Jefferson's, or Mr. Madison's while to give American merchants, the permission of going to the nominally independent country of Holland, with such a decree, and with a knowledge of the influence of Napoleon in that country, it was not very likely that any American merchant would trust property, where it would so quickly fall under the gripe of the tyrant.
We believe few of our readers, have reflected upon the enormous amount, which the French have drawn from this country in one way or another, since their revolution. It may be put down as follows, viz.
 Amount given up, in the Louisiana Treaty for captu- res &c. prior to the date of that treaty from authenick documents, 20,000,000  Paid for Louisiana, deducting 4,000,000 dols. allowed for Ame- rican claims, 11,000,000  Of illegal captures between the date of the Louisiana treaty and the Berlin decree, of which we have no authenick documents, but of which no more than 550, 000 dols. have been taken from this port, and proportioning that sum to the commerce of the U- nited States, the amount may be put down at, 15,000,000  Detained in France, according to Mr. Armstrong's account under the Berlin and other decrees 100 millions of francs equal to 18,500,000 
Forming a grand total of Dolls. 64,500,000
Now if we add, what we have lost by our 16 months embargo; in revenue 15,000,000, and loss in our agriculture and industry, 30,000,000, incurred in furtherance French policy, we have been taxed to the tune of about One Hundred and Ten Millions of Dollars, by France, directly and indirectly.—When the buffers of the late administration, are vaunting of the amount of the publick debt redeemed by the operation of a system planned by their predecessors, let them take the above items into their calculation.
On Saturday last Thomas Jefferson, esq. left Washington for Monticello. The president has removed to the government house. [Monitor—March 14.]
CIRCULAR. Department of Treasury, March, 3, 1809.
Sir,—I herewith transmit a printed copy of an act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes.
The provisions of the 1st and 2d sections extend to publick ships and vessels of France the regulations already in force in relation to publick vessels of Great Britain.
The 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th sections take effect after the 15th day of this month; after which day vessels owned by citizens may be cleared for any foreign port or place, other than those excepted by the 12th section, on giving bond in a sum
double the value of the vessel and cargo, and in other respects complying with the requisites of the 2d section of the act of the 9th Jan'y last. It follows that the provision in the last mentioned section requiring bond in six times the value of the vessel and cargo is repealed from and after the 15th of this month.
The laws remain in full force in relation to vessels owned by foreigners, and in addition thereto bond in four times the value of the vessel and cargo must be required from such vessels, whether they sail in ballast, or with the cargo which they had brought in, that they shall not proceed to forbidden ports, &c. in the form prescribed by the 13th section—not even English vessels can after that day be cleared for the dominions of England, or French vessels for the dominions of France. Packets and other vessels excepted, under the first section of the act, may, however, be permitted to proceed. No foreign vessel whatever and wherever bound, can take any cargo on board.
The coasting trade is, by the 14th section, released from every impediment laid by the embargo laws, such provisions excepted, as are contained in the 15th section—All instructions, therefore, on that subject, are revoked; and particularly those prohibiting reshipment. Detentions are still, however, authorised in cases where there is sufficient cause to apprehend that an evasion of the law is intended, and the provisions applicable to districts adjacent to foreign territories remain in force. But you are authorised to grant permission to proceed to New Orleans, unless you have reason to believe that there is an intention to evade or violate the law, in which case you will refer the applicant to this department.
Every country, nominally enjoying an independent form of government (other than Great Britain or France) is open by the law, and particularly Holland, Spain, and Portugal, and their colonies. But you will suspend, until the question has been investigated, granting clearances for any part of the island of St. Domingo or of the kingdom of Italy—Colonies conquered by and in the possession of G. Britain or France are prohibited.
I am respectfully, Your obedient servant, (Signed) ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Collector of the Customs, of the District of Philadelphia.
At a special session of the general assembly of the state of Connecticut, held at Hartford, on the 23d day of February, A. D. 1809.
Resolved by this Assembly, That the convening the general assembly by his excellency the governor in this great national emergency, is a measure, which merits the cordial approbation of this assembly, and which ought to be regarded as an evidence of that parental care and watchfulness over the rights and interests of the people of this state, by which his excellency, during a long period of publick usefulness, has been eminently distinguished.
Passed in the Upper House, Test, SAMUEL WYLLYS, Sec'y. Concurred in the House of Representatives, Test, L. LAW, Clerk.
AN ADDRESS of the General Assembly, to the people of Connecticut.
Fellow-Citizens, Next to a sense of conscious rectitude, in the discharge of duty, the best reward, which the rulers of a free people can have, is the approbation of their constituents. The legislature of Connecticut, have generally contented themselves, with a faithful performance of their duty, and reposed, on the virtue and intelligence of an enlightened people, duly to appreciate their measures.
Called together at an unusual time, to consider matters, not only unusual, but unprecedented, and of an alarming nature, and having felt themselves constrained by their love of liberty, by the principles of our free government, by their sacred regard to the constitutional union of the state, and by their duty, to themselves, to you, and to posterity, to declare, that in their opinion the congress of the United States have established a system of measures, in regard to foreign commerce, which contains provisions oppressive, arbitrary, and unconstitutional; and which encroach upon "the rights reserved to the states respectively, and the people;" this assembly have deemed it expedient, to explain to their constituents, the motives and course of their proceedings.
The communications made to his excellency the governor, at the commencement of the session, will explain to you the causes of our being convened. His conduct in this respect, has been approved by a greater unanimity of sentiment, than has been expressed in the councils of the state, for many years, on any subject regarding the affairs of the general governments, and we confidently trust, will approve itself to every citizen of the state: to every lover of genuine constitutional liberty.
Look, fellow-citizens, at the communications which have been made to this assembly—read them with care—examine them, not with a jealousy, which is excessive; but with all that candour and love of order, for which you are justly characterised; with all that reverence for the constitution of the United States, and their constituted authorities which they deserve; with all that affectionate attachment to your sister states and your union with them, remembering that you are freemen, and ask yourselves, if they do not justify our proceedings? If they do not fully justify the resolutions passed by this assembly, in regard to the system of measures lately adopted and pursued by congress? Ask yourselves if we should have been worthy to represent a free people; if we should not have basely abandoned your rights, if we had done less? And if a prudent regard to all these considerations, which influence you ought to have restrained us from doing more?
Without calling your attention more minutely, to the act of the United States, under which you have so long and so patiently suffered, called the embargo act, and the acts supplementary thereto; and with commerce gives or implies a power to annihilate it; we ask you to read in the spirit before recommended the act entitled "an act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, and the acts supplementary thereto."
Do you revere the constitution of the United States, and wish to preserve it inviolate? Read this act, and ask yourselves if many of the provisions contained in the sacred charter of your rights have not been violated? We forbear to enumerate abuses of power, which on a full view of this act, become to you the right of having your conduct regulated and judged by known laws? Read the second section of that act, and ask yourselves if Presidential instructions are not substituted in their place? Does the constitution secure to you the operation of equal, uniform and general laws? Ask yourselves, if the same section does not authorize the exercise of power, in a partial manner—if the suspicions, real or pretended, of a jealous collector, may not allow to one, what, under precisely similar circumstances, may be withheld from another? Ask yourselves if the same and succeeding sections, connected with the system which they are designed to enforce, have not constituted the president of the United States a

conservator over your persons and property, with the power of appointing a host of deputies, and subor- nate agents, to carry into effect his edicts, in a time of peace at the point of the bayonet? Does the con- servation protect you from the imposition of exces- sive fines and forfeitures? Does it protect you, your houses and effects from unreasonable seizures and searches? Does it require that warrants shall not is- sue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized?— Read the 9th section of this act, and ask yourselves if these barriers of the constitution are not prostrat- ed? Does your constitution protect from the operat- ion of laws making an act criminal, which at the time it was done or committed, was innocent? Read the seventh section, and ask yourselves if it does not apply to all bonds which have been, or should hereafter be given; if it does not subject persons to forfeitures, for not complying with provisions not in existence at the time of facts done? Does your constitution guarantee to you the sacred trial by jury, before upright Judges, and by known laws and ru- les of evidence? Read the seventh, tenth and twelfth sections of this act, and inquire, anxiously in- quire, whether you are not sent to a single judge to petition to be heard and relieved from the oppression of this act; there to expose yourselves to treble costs if you fail of success? Or whether when pro- secuted in the courts of law, you are prohibited the right of submitting to your peers the weight of evi- dence? Is this the trial by jury, secured to you by the constitution? when it is to be had under such cir- cumstances as almost to preclude the possibility of success? Does your constitution protect you against the execution of laws at the point of the bayonet in the first instance, without the interference of, or ap- plication to the civil power? Read the eleventh sec- tion of this act, and determine if such a power is not claimed and conferred. Read with all the atten- tion which its importance demands, the letter of the secretary for the department of war, to the chief magistrate of this state, endeavouring to obtain his assistance and co-operation, in the exercise of so "se- rious a power." If you are content, that such enorm- ous power should be exercised, make the enquiry, why, contrary to all military usage, a particular class of officers, described by the expression " of known respect for the laws ," embargo laws are call- ed for? To do what? To enforce, at the point of the bayonet, by order of a collector, his suspicious Sus- picions ! Not that you are violating the re- venue laws—importing or exporting articles, where- on duties are payable; but suspicions, that your pro- perty is in some manner apparently on its way to- wards the territories of a foreign nation, or the vicin- ity thereof . Astonishing powers, to be exercised by any one! more astonishing to be confided to a col- lector of customs.
On the subject of this embargo system, the sense of this legislature has heretofore been expressed, in the hope, that it would speedily be removed. But the most solemn declarations, the most urgent peti- tions, not only from some of the good people of this state, but from all those parts of the United States, most affected by the embargo, have been neglected, or answered, only by enacting other acts, tenfold more grievous to be borne. On these grounds, and with this view of the evils, which have been so patiently endured, the members of this general assembly, chosen for a short period, from the midst of you, having solemnly engaged to support the constitution of the United States, con- sidering, that by that constitution, the powers "not de- legated to the United States, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people;" and being constituted by your suffrages the guardians of those rights, have solemnly declared, that the acts afore- said "do contain provisions for exercising arbitrary powers, grievous to the good people of this state, dangerous to their common liberties, incompatible with the constitution of the United States, and en- croaching upon the immunities of this state." They have also, as a measure, necessarily resulting from this declaration, approved the conduct of his excel- lency the governor, in his correspondence with the secretary for the department of war; and decid- ed, that in such a crisis of affairs, it is the right, and has become the duty of the legislative and ex- ecutive authorities in the state, to withhold their aid and co-operation, from the execution of the act, pas- sed to enforce more effectually the embargo system. These proceedings of this assembly, will not furnish motives or encouragement to disorders, or a violent opposition to any act of the United States. Such conduct would unhappily defeat, or retard the object in view; a redress of grievances. While it is the duty of the legislature to guard the sovereignty of the state, and your rights from encroachment; it continues to be your interest and duty, as peaceable citizens, to abstain from all resistance against acts, which purport to be laws of the United States. Be advised to seek none but constitutional relief. Your character, for steady and firm, but peaceable and or- derly conduct, is a sure pledge, that you will pursue this course. Apprized that your rights are invaded, we trust, you will vigorously maintain them. Only remember, what has heretofore, on a great occasion, been taught you, "that the cause of liberty is a cause of too much dignity, to be sullied by turbulence and tumult. It ought to be maintained in a manner, suitable to its nature. Those who engage in it, should breathe a sedate, yet fervent spirit; animat- ing them to actions of prudence, justice, modesty, bravery, humanity and magnanimity;" "that intem- perate, rash, disorderly proceedings, injure the re- putation of a people, as to wisdom, valour, and vir- tue, without procuring them the least benefit." Re- member also, "That we cannot be happy, without being secure in our property; we cannot be secure in our property, if, without our consent, others may, as by right, take it away." To obtain security, courts of justice are open to you; and to their de- cisions you may appeal, and must submit. Let it also be remembered, that you will, in a short time, be again called to elect another legislature, and that a legislature of your choice will never, with- out your consent, abandon or betray your rights.— The period of their meeting is fast approaching; it will, we trust, be a period favourable for consider- ing what further measures may be necessary to ob- tain redress for the wrongs which we suffer; as also to guard more effectually, against a future or further encroachment on our rights; and we ardently pray the Great Disposer of events, that the evils which we now suffer, and the principles which have been assumed to inflict them, may not be followed by na- tional evils of still greater magnitude. We forbear to express the imminent danger, to which we fear, not only our constitutional rights, but those of all the people of the United States, are exposed from with- in and without.—May Heaven avert the danger, and preserve to us our privileges, civil and religious.— And may that God who has had us in his holy keep- ing, and brought us hitherto, be our shield and pro- tection, and enable us to transmit, unimpaired to posterity, that fair inheritance of freedom, which, by his blessing upon wisdom and valour, has been transmitted to us.
General Assembly, special session, Feb. 1809. JOHN COTTON SMITH, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Governor. Attest, SAMUEL WYLLYS, Secretary. NEW-YORK, March 11. Martinique.—By the brig Hetty, a friend of ours received St. Croix papers to the 14th ult. Besides
the following, they contain the proclamation of gen. Beckwith and admiral Cochrane, to the inhabitants of Martinique, dated January 20. This, with other particulars relative to their own operations, we are for want of room, compelled to reserve for our next number. CHRISTIANSTEAD, (St. Croix) Feb. 14. We have been politely favoured with the following extract of a letter dated MARTINIQUE, Feb. 5. The army landed in three divisions on the morn- ing of the 30th January, without the smallest op- position. Gen. Beckwith with the first division under Sir George Prevost principally composed of the Ha- lifax troops, disembarked at Cul de Sac Robert, to the northward of the island; the York Rangers with gen. Shipley at Ance d'Arlet, to the southward, for the attack of Pigeon Island; and gen. Maitland's division at Sainte Luce Bay to the S. E. Our division luckily has hitherto surmounted no other obstacles than those of the very deep and dif- ficult roads. We have passed through in a fatiguing march. The first division has been so fortunate as to have had two opportunities of distinguishing them- selves, which they have not failed to make the most of, and though their loss has been considerable, they have gained much credit, and taught the enemy what kind of troops they have to deal with. On Wednes- day, the 1st of February, a part of gen. Hoghton's brigade (the 7th reg.) and a flank battalion under major Campbell, carried the heights of Sorriere, in a very gallant style; the enemy contested the ground well, but could not stand the near approach of our troops, who drove them over the most difficult ground, and made tremendous havoc amongst them. On the 2d, the same brigade made a further attack on some redoubts at the extremity of the ridge, co- vering the outworks of the fort; but though they marched with the most unparallelled coolness, even to the muzzles of the enemy's guns, and under a tre- mendous fire of grape and musketry (without even the assistance of a field piece) made good their way to the ditch, it was found impracticable to get into the redoubts, and our troops were obliged to be with- drawn, I am sorry to say, with loss. The officers killed are, captain Taylor of the 7th, and Sinclair of the 25th, with Major Maxwell, of the 8th. A- mongst the wounded are col. Pakenham, who is a- gain shot through the neck, and major Campbell in the arm; neither of them however in danger.— The enemy have suffered still more than we, their hospitals are quite full, and they have been obliged to put the rest of their wounded in a convent. The place near our head-quarters is still strewed with their dead. The courage of our troops has never been more conspicuous, and it seems to have struck a damp in- to the enemy, for all the militia have disbanded themselves, and the troops of the line (not more than 1500 at most) are shut up in the fort, which alone now remains to them, for Pigeon island surrendered yesterday, and fort Bourbon is invested on every side, and the bombardment will open as soon as the batteries can be constructed—which however, the continued rains we have, and the almost impracti- cable roads will render a task of length and labour.
LONDON, December 30. Dispatches were yesterday received from admiral De Courcy, dated Corunna, the 23d inst. These put the question of the junction of Sir David Baird and Sir J. Moore out of doubt. That admiral had receiv- ing, from the former of these officers, a letter dated on the 17th, in which he says he was on the point of uniting with Sir J. Moore. At this we rejoice, chiefly because we rely upon the judgment of the two commanders, that it was a good thing, since they declared it. Otherwise, it is evident, that it both renders the subsistence of the army more diffi- culty, and their retreat more precarious. Private letters have been received this morning from Spain, stating that marshal Soult was at Saldan- ha with two divisions of the French army, amounting to about 20,000 men, and it was also known that he had received orders to advance with this force, for the purpose of attacking the province of Galicia. This important fact was ascertained by means of an intercepted letter, which was found in the pocket of an aid-de-camp of Bonaparte's, who was killed by the peasants. If marshal Soult should, in consequence of this or- der, advance upon Galicia, he will fall in with the united armies of Sir John Moore, Sir David Baird, and the marquis de la Romana. We are, however, rather apprehensive that when he hears of the junc- tion of those armies, he will deem it advisable to re- trear. In the mean time, we are happy to learn from these letters (on the authority of which we place the utmost reliance), that general Moore had given or- ders to his army to advance. We do not know the route he meant to take, but he would probably ad- vance upon Valladolid, so as to place himself directly in the rear of the French army. Our troops were in the highest health and spirits, and impatient to have a meeting with the French. The more we consider the account of the successes of the French army as given in the bulletin, the more we are convinced that they met a greater re- sistance at Madrid than they acknowledged. The preparations for the defence of that city remind us of those adopted by the Spaniards at Buenos Ayres. We are sorry to find that the assailant were not com- manded by a general Whitehead, and the brave and loyal citizens of Madrid had not at their head a Li- oniers and a Bailliant. It is not a little suspicious too, that while these bulletins indulge in episode and ex- traneous matter, the immediate means by which the French became possessed of the town are passed o- ver in silence. It was requested to send commissi- oners to the French camp, to negotiate terms of ca- pitulation. Three successive summonses take place; a negotiation is carried on and brought to a conclusion, and yet we are not informed whether the city ca- pitulated upon terms, or surrendered at discretion.— On this most important subject there is much omis- sion, and evidently intended suppression of facts. The Loire frigate sailed some time ago from this country for Spain, with two millions of dollars, arms, &c. for the use of the patriots. On her passage, when off the Orient, she was approached during the night by a large ship, which she soon found to be a 74 of the enemy, who poured a broadside into her. The Loire returned the charge, and continued a sharp action of half an hour with the 74. The cap- tain of the Loire, however, mindful of the nature of the service upon which she was sent, and of the risk to which it might be exposed in so unequal a contest, thought it prudent to sheer off, returning the enemy's compliment with a salute of a broadside. We are happy to hear that the loss of the Loire in the gallant action is very inconsiderable, and that she pursued her destination without having received any material injury. It is singularly fortunate for several of the most distinguished advocates of the Spanish independence, that the Loire frigate escaped the attempt of her powerful adversary. Count Materosa and Moude la Vega, deputies from Asturias, and their secretary M. Aug de Algueldes, were on board the frigate. Accounts from Italy state, that the unexpected con- quest of the island of Capri has occasioned the greatest astonishment in all Sicily; and on its being learned that the taking of that place is followed by prepara- tions which seem to indicate a still more important enterprize, this astonishment was speedily changed to lamentations. The court rather appears to be ta-
king measures for flight than defence. The principal particulars of value are already packed up, and even a great number of brass cannon have been embark- ed. All the Highland regiments, both 1st and 2d batta- lions, at present in Great-Britain, have received or- ders to hold themselves in readiness for embarkation on foreign service. It is reported, that soon after the meeting of par- liament, one of the first measures will be a further augmentation of the disposable force of the country, and that the measure of volunteering from the mi- litia corps, formerly so successful, will again be re- sorted to. BOARD OF INQUIRY. The report and opinion of the board of inquiry having this day been sent to the parties concerned, we have obtained the substance from the friends of one of those parties. The report contains an ab- stract of the evidence, and is of great length; but the opinion is stated to be as follows: "On a consideration of all the circumstances, as set forth in this report, we most humbly submit our opinion that no further military proceedings is necessary on the subject; because, however, some of us may differ in our sentiments respecting the fitness of the convention, in the relative situation of the two armies, it is our unanimous declaration, that un- questionable zeal and firmness appear throughout to have been exhibited by lieutenant generals Sir Hew Dalrymple, Sir Harry Burrard, and Sir Arthur Wel- lesley as well as that of the order and gallantry of the officers and soldiers, on every occasion during this expedition, have done honour to the troops, and reflected lustre on your majesty's arms." It seems that upon this opinion being delivered to the commander in chief, his royal highness found it was not so explicit, upon the armistice and conven- tion, as the words of his majesty's warrant appeared to enjoin, and the court was therefore ordered to re- assemble and sub-judge their opinion: "Whether, un- der the relative situation of the two armies on the 22d of August, an armistice was advisable; and if so, whether the terms were such as ought to be agreed upon?" And in like manner their opinion, "Whet- her under the relative situation of the two armies subsequent to the armistice, and after the whole of the British force had been landed, a convention was advisable, and if so, whether the terms were such as ought to have been agreed upon?" Upon these two questions being separately put to each member of the court, it appears that Generals Sir D. Dundas, Lord Heathfield, and Craig and lieut. generals Earl Pembroke, Sir G. Nu- gent, and Nichols, were for the armistice. Earl Moira against the armistice. And upon the second question it appears, that Generals Sir D. Dundas, Lord Heathfield and Craig, and lieut. gen. Sir N. Nugent, were for the convention. Earl Moira, Earl Pembroke, and lieut. gen. Ni- chols were against the convention. It also appears that each of the latter officers has given his reasons for dissenting from the majority. Admiral Berkeley was to sail about the first of Ja- nuary from Portsmouth, England, in the Conqueror, of 74 guns, to take the command of the English fleet on the coast of Portugal. Sir Charles Cotton, late commander there, will return home in the Hibernia. DUTCH DECREE. We, Louis Napoleon, by the grace of God, and the Constitution of the Kingdom, King of Holland and Constable of France, have decreed, and hereby decree. Art. 1. The ports of Holland shall remain shut, and no vessel shall be permitted to enter this king- dom, nor to land any merchandise. II. Vessels that may have touched at any port in Britain, or any enemy's port, that shall be found to have been carrying on any prohibited commerce or communication, or to have brought in therefrom merchandise, letters, or passengers; and also such as have taken on board, at sea, and brought in mer- chandise, letters, or passengers, shall not be warned off but shall be detained and confiscated. III. The master and crew of all vessels that shall be known to have put into England, or any enemy's port, and there to have taken on board merchan- dize, letters or passengers; and also those who shall have taken on board, at sea, merchandise, letters, or passengers, shall, without any distinction, be put on board our ships of war to serve them as common sailors. IV. Should any vessel, sailing under allied or neu- tral flags, laden with neutral goods, and coming from a neutral port, be stranded upon our coast, or through extreme distress be compelled to enter this kingdom, and be disabled from again putting to sea, the cargoes of all such vessels shall be deposited in the royal ware houses, to be re-shipped after they are repaired, or, in case of a repair being impracti- cable, to be there kept in safe custody until after the peace. V. In cases where the said cargoes or a part there- of, shall be found to be damaged, we shall grant per- mission to dispose of the same by public sale, and the produce shall be deposited in the royal trea- sury until after the peace. VI. The regulations enacted by articles 2 and 3, are also applicable to fishing boats, and other small vessels, of whatever denomination, and likewise to shippers, captains, masters, and crews of such ves- sels, that shall be found to have carried on any pro- hibited commerce or intercourse, and to have brought in, or to have been aiding and abetting in bringing in merchandise, letters, or passengers. VII. From the restriction imposed by article 1; are nevertheless excepted vessels laden with tea and other Chinese produce, which previous to our first decree of blockade, may have obtained a license from us to proceed for a Chinese cargo, such pro- duce shall be lodged in the royal warehouse, and shall not be disposed of, nor the proceeds of any sale paid over to the owners, without our special order. VIII. Vessels laden with salt, and which shall not have brought in any other article of merchandise, nor any letters or passengers, are not included in the above regulations. Nevertheless, if found to have contravened the disposition of article 2 and 3, the same shall be applicable to them also, without ex- cepting them from even the sak, which shall likewise be confiscated. IX. Marshals De Winter and Dumonceau, and lieut. gen. Cattare, are each in the district assigned to them by our decree of the 13th Oct. last, charged with and made responsible for providing that no ves- sel arriving shall be suffered to be put to sea again, but that the same shall be effectually secured until they have been apprized of our further pleasure, which shall be made known to them by our minister of finance, with which minister they shall corres- pond on this subject, and who shall apply to us, and wait for our order, in the case of each vessel, in man- ner before decreed. X. Our ministers of finance, justice and police, are charged with the execution of the present decrees, of which notice shall be given to our ministers of marine, and of war, and which shall be publish- ed. Given at our Royal Palace of Amsterdam, the 27th November 1808, and third year of our reign. (Signed) LOUIS.
For the information of "SALVERS." LAW REPORT. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Dec. 31. LEE, ASSIGNEE OF RASTON, V. GASE. USURY. This was an action for usury, brought under the statute of queen Anne, against the defendant, who it appeared, had discounted three different bills for the bankrupt, receiving not only the legal interest, but also a further sum, of three and a half per cent, as a guarantee. Two of the bills, whose amount was 927l. 10s. and 166l. 4s. had six months to run. The other bill, which was for 409l. had but three, and on it only half the former guarantee had been paid. The defence set up was, the long time the bills had to run, and the consequent risk of discount- ing them, which it was contended entitled the defen- dant to some premium. Sir James Mansfield, in his charge to the jury, laid down the law which forbade the receipt of more than five per cent. interest, and the violation of which now charged upon the defendant would sub- ject him to a penalty of three times the sum on which such usurious interest was taken; it was for them, however, to consider whether such guarantees were looked upon in the light of usury. The jury retired, and after an hour and a half's deliberation, returned a verdict on the two first bills for the plaintiff. Penalty 3511l. 2s. Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED. Swedish ship Charles, Childs, 13 days from Port- au-Prince, Coffee, Warren Ashley. Sch'r. Ploughboy, Hall, 3 days from Charleston. CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED. Ship Charles, Childs, Port-au-Prince. GEARED. Ship Calpe, Moore, Tangier. Mars, Roach, Madeira. Sch'r Mermaid, Buck, Boston. Two Brothers, Nichols, Teneriffe. Mohawk, Cowper, St. Jago de Cuba. Palmer's Packet will sail for Alexandria TO-MORROW, wind and weather permitting. March 20. The Regular Packet Rising States, Capt. GILBERT, will sail for New-York TO-MORROW, wind and weather permitting. March 20.
COTTON at AUCTION. On Wednesday 12th April next at 10 o'clock, at Pennock's Stores in Gosport, 463 bales COTTON, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters or others concerned in the Cargo of the Ship Cleopatra, captain Johnston, from Charleston, damaged by having remained so long on board the ship, and is sold by the recom- mendation of the surveyors per order of the captain. March 20. According to existing regulations in Sweden, all vessels bound from this country to Swe- den or for the Baltic, must be provided with a bill of health by their consuls. It is also necessary to have certificates of the neutrality of the property if bound to Sweden. Francis S. Taylor, Swedish Vice-Consul for the state of Virginia. March 20. For Freight or Charter, The American Brig ELIZA, HENRY BROWN, Master; burthen 290 tons, hogheads, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master, or C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20. FOR CHARTER, The Ship General Colburn, burthen 250 tons—A fine new vessel. The Ship POCAHONTAS, Burthen 400 tons. AND The Ship ARIADNE, Burthen 330 tons—The two latter are also new vessels, and copper fastened. Moses Myers. March 20. SALT. A quantity of coarse SALT, suited for the fisheries, on board the Ship Jeanie. And Liverpool Blown SALT, on board the Ship, Highlander, for sale on accommodating terms, taken from a long side. Robert Dickson. March 22. For SALE—Afloat, 300 bbls. Alexandria sup. FLOUR. James Herron. March 20. Twenty Dollars For the apprehension of SAM, a negro man the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mis- tress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of those places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly. John Tyler. Richmond, March 16. COW-POX. Those who wish to be vaccinated are inform- ed that the Subscriber has received some fresh mat- ter which has succeeded. George Balfour. Norfolk, March 20. JOHN PENDREY'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70. MAIN STREET. The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest ma- terials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long ex- perienced in the business himself, his factory will not be ex- cited by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give sa- tisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N 323 B Orders for Double Backstays, single do. and Cos- t executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.

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PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and a capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION: and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the public.
* * * No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified. The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
 HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 123 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  Ships in Port, or their Gargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire. This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chimney Sweepers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil or Coloumen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Thraves, Mills and Machineries, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
 I. All applications for insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described.  II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise: where situated, the name of the present occupiers; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufacture is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.  III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.  IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, as expressed by endorsement made thereon.  V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.  VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy: and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall be void, and of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.  VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.  VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.  IX. Jewels, Plate, Metals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.  X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required: and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable: Also, if there appears any fraud, or 
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy.  XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbiters, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.  XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company
upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required.  Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk.  Feb 13  Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.  THOMAS HOLLIDAY, Compt. against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. TAZEWELL and PETER DALEY, Defts.  THE defendant William Smelly not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Smelly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smelly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.  March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.  Richard Gernon, Complainant, against William and Anthony M. Buckley, and Shanks and Binford, Defts.  THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.  March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.  THEODORICK ARMISTEAD, Compt. against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRISTOPHER FRY, Defts.  THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.  March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.  JOHN WALLACE, Compt. against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadelphia, and ALEXANDER MACLELLAN, Defts.  THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander Maclellan, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.  March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.  STEPHEN G. WILLS, Compt. against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETERSON BROWN, administrators, &c. of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY, Defts.  THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.  March 3.
A RENDEZVOUS
Is opened in Norfolk for the United States Schooner Enterprize.
February 23.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach; also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold after it has been once taken. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing natural costiveness, sickness at the stomach, severe head aches, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julian, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR,—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an uncontested proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.  I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. Immediately did I, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance from the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends, in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me.  I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your tried cure, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
Mr. DROTT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia.
SIR,—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, with the most effectual service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought me on a common and a sickly state, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite relieved my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before:—As I consider your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery.  I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
Mr. DROTT, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR,—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach, having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
Mr. T. W. DROTT, August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR,—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:  About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption would soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint.  I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
Mr. DROTT, November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DROTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, ettenburg. May 23. lawly
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the utmost stretch of medical investigation. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescription in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtue of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops. Large quantities have already been vendued, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Drott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-Street, Philadelphia.  The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton.
I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wife was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render
my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed.  I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficial act to recommend it in similar cases to others.  (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure was effected. I have frequently since to other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success.  (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plum-Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatic pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatic affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand.  MARY TAYLOR.
The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in relieving weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the Stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysentery, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO. Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking.
prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience: it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to, gentlemen and gentlemen who are exposed much to the wet—for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the touch, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse.  The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DROTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had, THE IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID,
For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of silks, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
Boot and Shoe Manufactory. SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory. He has also Sole Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with these, the best workman he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of censure.  He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
ALSO, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York
for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties.
JOURNEYMEN WANTED.
The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as are, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, for any state in the union north of this.  October 3. it
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings. Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood.  Tully Robinson. Dec. 7. it
SPANISH HIDES.
One Thousand SPANISH HIDES,—For Sale, by Wm. Plume, & Co. January 23.
At a Meeting of the Proprietors of the Dismal Swamp Company,
held at Williamsburg on the 19th ultimo, a Dividend of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS on each quarter share was declared; which sum will be paid by a draught from the Managers upon their agent at Suffolk, after the first of March next; proper vouchers of the right of the claimants being produced, and subject to any discount the company may have against the claimants.  A Meeting of the Company is to be held annually at Suffolk on the first Tuesday in May, and it is requested the proprietors will be punctual in their attendance, either personally or by their attorneys.  William Nelson, John Bracken, Corbin Griffin, Jas. Henderson, Managers. February 24. law3m
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.