Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-25 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1804.
[NO. 31.]
SALT.
Just arrived in the Dunrobin Castle , a Cargo of excellent
Liverpool Stoved Salt.
To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to
Robertson & Brown.
A FREIGHT
For the above ship is wanted, to a port in Britain or any of the British West-India Islands. The Dunrobin Castle is well armed and manned, and has a Letter of Marque. Apply as above.
Sept. 22. 149
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship TAMERLANE,
Melzer Joy, Master,
burthen 175 tons. For terms apply to
PHINEHAS DANA.
September 20. 147
FOR LIVERPOOL,
The fast sailing Brig
FLORA,
Henry Dickson, master:
This vessel has three-fourths of her cargo engaged and ready to go on board. It is expected she will sail in ten days from this date. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply to the captain on board or to
Alexander Leckie.
Portsmouth, Sept. 20. 146
FOR CHARTER,
The Ship BRUTUS,
John Bunce, Master:
£36 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to
N. Heron.
Sept. 18. 148
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER,
The American Ship
ZEPHYR,
William Pearce, master:
Burthen 300 hhds. tobacco or 2500 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana.
Sept. 11. 130
FOR CHARTER,
The good American Ship
SARAH,
Abel Rawson, master:
Burthen 315 tons; will carry about 450 hhds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to
Richard Blow.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
 39 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO.  13 do. Petersburg do.  200 Bbls. excellent FORK.  80 do. FLOUR.  10 Puncheons Antigua RUM.  20 do. Grenada do.  20 Pipes Holland GIN.  A quantity of well cured BACON.  Do. HOGS LARD.  Do. COARSE SALT. 
Sept. 11. 129
FOR CHARTER,
The excellent fast sailing ship
TICONIC,
Parsons, master:
Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to
Moses Myers.
Sept. 18. 131
LANDING
From the Brig ANN MARIA , from MADEIRA ,
AND FOR SALE,
 5 Pipes,  6 Hhds. and  8 Qr. Casks, 
Apply to
Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER,
A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain.
Sept. 1. 109
FOR CHARTER,
The fast sailing ship
WASHINGTON,
John Curtis, Master:
Burthen 250 hhds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to
WILLIAM PENNOCK.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
100 Tons Plaister of Paris,
on board said ship.
Sept. 6. 123
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER,
The Copper bottomed Brig
MARY LOUISA,
Captain George Farrer:
Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or
Thomas Willock.
Sept. 4. 118
FOR SALE or CHARTER,
The American Ship
ELIZA,
John Evans, Master.
Burthen 450 hogheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo. ALSO,
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER,
The American Ship
NANCY,
Captain Turner.
Burthen 320 hogheads—just arrived from Bordeaux , and now discharging 47 hogheads of prime CLARET , which we offer for sale.
C. & F. Whittle.
August 16. 75
CASH GIVEN FOR
White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves.
FOR CHARTER,
The excellent new ship
ARCTURUS,
Samuel Winsor, master:
Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale, on board said ship,
55 SPARS.
10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK.
28 Barrels Continental RUM.
Sept. 8. 125
FOR CHARTER,
The good fast sailing Ship
MERCURY,
Abel Crozier, master:
Burthen 2200 barrels flour.—For terms apply to
Moses Myers.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
Said Ship's CARGO of St. Ubes SALT.
100 dozen of choice Bourdeaux CLARET , in cases of 2 1-2 dozen.
Sept. 8. 187
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP
COURTNEY,
William Bryan, Master.
Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to
William Pennock.
Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale,
10 Pipes Particular, and
10 Pipes Common, } TENERIFFE WINE.
August 11. 70
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER,
The American Ship
PETER,
Captain Sayward.
Burthen 230 hhds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—momentarily expected to arrive from Boston . For terms apply to
Phinehas Dana.
Sept. 15. 140
LANDING THIS DAY,
On Gibson's Wharf , from the Ship FAVORITE , Capt. SNEED ,
MOLASSES, in Hogheads, Tiers and Barrels.
RICE, in Tiers.—For sale by
George Murray & Co.
Also—for sale,
72,000 lbs. Good COFFEE.
95 Hhds. TOBACCO, Richmond & Rappahannock.
400 Bbls. CORN in store, and about
500 do. hourly expected—can deliver
1,100 do. on a short notice.
FOR CADIZ,
The Ship
REBECCA,
D. Fraser.
Will sail in a few days—can take passengers.
George Murray & Co.
N. B. They wish to ship 56 hhds. tobacco to Liverpool .
Sept. 15. 137
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP
ANACREON,
Jabez Fletcher, Master.
Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship.
July 28. 47
WE WANT
A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 31. 49
A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER,
To a port in Europe, or the West Indies ,
THE SHIP
VIRGINIA,
Capt. James Petrie.
Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teek Wood , and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
John Newell, jun.
Who has for sale about
1500 BUILDING STONES,
received by the said ship from Bordeaux .
August 21. 94
FOR THE ISLE of RE,
(IN FRANCE.)
The new fast sailing Brig
AURORA,
James Mork, Master:
Will sail in ten or twelve days—for passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board at Mellis. C. & F. Whittle's wharf , or to
A. Maclure.
Sept. 4. 117
FOR SALE,
A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator . For terms apply to
John Brown,
Rothery's Wharf.
August 9. 65
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf,
A CHOICE PARCEL OF
Old particular Madeira WINES, in
Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks—also, a few barrels of
WALNUTS, from on board the Brig Ann Elizabeth , from
Madeira —which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days.
John Brown,
Rothery's Wharf.
August 14. 74
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IT is allowed, that nothing of the literary kind is at this time so much wanted as a periodical publication, which would combine within itself the two-fold advantage of diffusing general knowledge, and standing as a permanent record of all the publick transactions of the time; which would enlighten the minds, and improve the morals and the manners of the existing generation, and deliver down to posterity, for the use of the future historian, all the political facts and publick transactions of the day, untainted with false colouring and unsullied by political prejudice.
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AND
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GENERAL MOREAU.
The interest which the life of General Moreau has always excited in the breast of every lover of bravery and virtue, has certainly received considerable increase among the citizens of this country, since it has been understood that he received permission to leave France, and, if he has escaped from the fangs of the monsters who sought his life, that he may probably in a short time, become our fellow-citizen. This circumstance alone gives a double value, in our contemplation, to every particular connected with, or illustrative of, his late situation.
It is seldom that the visits from French patriots have been subjects of congratulation to any country. If America, as some presume to say, has any reason to felicitate herself on the possible arrival of General Moreau, it is because she can afford him a protection against that vice, that ambition, that tyranny, to which his real virtues, and real patriotism, were dangerous; and which, therefore, pursued him with an eager malice. When in their power he was only preserved by these feasts, which have ever, happily, attended the steps and influenced the acts of usurpers.
That the United States can afford an asylum to this general, perhaps the only one who passed through the French revolution untainted by crimes; whose only view was his country's liberty and happiness; ought to be a subject of exultation and happiness to their citizens. That he comes here innocent of the only charges that have ever attempted to cloud his honour, is, and ought to be rejoiced in.
Did a doubt remain on the subject of his innocence, the paper which we are now about to submit to the publick must completely remove that doubt from the mind of every one who will peruse it attentively.
Such a doubt, we are convinced, does not exist; here there is none of that interest which requires that it should be kept alive. The transactions of his publick life are not altogether unknown to the people of America, and particularly to that portion who have watched him, with all the eagerness that the great events in which he took a part were capable of inspiring. To such it is well known that, after pursuing an undeviating course of glory, less splendid than that of Buonaparte only because it was not rendered so conspicuous by crime, that he retired to the station of a private citizen, unenriched either by the spoils of his enemies or his friends. His only motive country, he felt plunder and peculation unworthy of such motive, and disdained to stoop to them.
His virtues were, therefore, doubly terrible to the usurper of those rights which he had fought to place beyond the power of any assailant. One bold attempt had been made, and it succeeded. Moreau deemed some change in the government of the country necessary, and though he did not think it consistent with his own principles to be the means, he did not oppose the attainment of the object through the exertions of another. The power of the first consul being rendered more stable, another effort was made to secure it to himself for life, and, advantage being taken of a moment of enthusiasm, it was effected. Still Moreau, thinking there was but a shade of variation, or, perhaps, seeing that at such a time opposition would but expose himself, and not prevent the encroachments upon that liberty which he loved, was acquiescent in his actions, although he was too candid to disguise his disapprobation of the measure.
One degree of power, successfully acquired in opposition to law, and in contempt of the rights of others, but stimulates to further attempts of the same nature. It is not, therefore, surprising that, possessing so much, Buonaparte should still desire more. There is but one limit to ambition; that is when it has nothing more to acquire. Fortunate in accomplishing his purposes, beyond what could at any time have been his expectations; possessing a power every way incompatible with the principles upon which the French revolution had been predicated, and directly contradicting all his own professions; but one step removed from the highest authority acknowledged; yet the ambition of Buonaparte could not be satiated until that authority should be attained.
It was an attempt full of hazard; but the danger that threatened it could only proceed from virtue. The many declarations of the French against royalty, under any form, stared him in the face in ten thousand shapes; but these were only words and could easily be erased. That veteran army which had so repeatedly, on the field of battle, sworn eternal hatred to monarchy, still existed. The general who had so often conducted that army to victory, and saved it from destruction, still lived; lived in the hearts of the soldiers; surrounded by all the splendour of his former actions, untarnished by even an ambitious thought, or a single action unworthy of the patriot. He had reluctantly submitted to former usurpations; the present would perhaps exhaust his patience, and rouse all his civic virtues. His name was terrible to the consul; it was adored by the army and people. Moreau, must, therefore, either be gained over, or deprived of the power of opposition.
The latter course only remained. He was not to be corrupted, but he was mortal. Even in this country we are not ignorant of what malice and defamation will attempt, against the purest reputation, when urged by ambition. For a considerable time the ministerial prints in France were in the habit of uttering hints and suspicions concerning Moreau, till at last the publick mind became prepared for something; and, the other schemes being matured, those inuendos changed their shape, and assumed the positive character of accusations. The friend of his country was arrested; the Senatus-Consultum was promulgated. Buonaparte was declared Emperor; and Moreau was arraigned as a criminal.
It is worthy of remark that general Moreau was not brought to trial until the usurpation had been completed, and Buonaparte had been fixed on the high pinnacle to which his guilty wishes had long pointed. It is not less worthy of notice, that, during the time the change of government was in agitation, so much was his influence dreaded, that all communication with him was denied, lest his opinions might, by some means or other, get abroad. That, in the mean time, every method which ingenuity could de-
vice, was employed to blacken his reputation; particularly with the army, where those very officers who had so often been led to conquest, and preserved from ruin, by the resources of his genius, scrupled not to pronounce him guilty of the highest crime recognized by the laws of any country. Such means were requisite to deprive him of the affections of his soldiers, by representing him as unworthy of them. They succeeded for the moment; but the delusion either is, or must soon be, dissipated.
The issue of his trial certainly does not justify the slanders uttered against him. Had any pretext been found Moreau would have shared the fate of Georges. His innocence was manifest; but the danger of his being at liberty had not passed over; and though they dare not proceed so far as to inflict publick death, he was in confinement, and it was easy to decree that he should remain there.
What could not be publickly done, might, however, be done in private. And it is to be feared that Moreau has fallen a victim to his own virtues, and the dread in which they are held by his enemies. He was allowed, as we have been told, to retire to the United States. This was a sudden resolution of the tyrant, so totally unexpected by the general, that it came to his knowledge just after he had fitted for his accommodation the apartments assigned him in the temple. However, he permitted to retire? Not as others in similar circumstances. He was taken from the temple at the hour of night, accompanied by one officer (of the Legion of Honour we presume) and one soldier (of the Legion of Honour we presume) since then he has not, as it is said, been heard of in France; and such as dare speak, do not hesitate to express their conviction of his innocence, and to execrate the modern Dionysius, who is its author.
If, however, he still exist, he may come to this country. By the publication of the following memoir we wish to shew his innocence to those amongst whom he is to live. If he is no more, when we reflect on the injustice of his persecution, we may find ourselves still more intimately acquainted with the character of that man who is now the bugbear of the world; and to gratify whose criminal ambition even Moreau must perish.
The work we publish is signed by the three advocates of Moreau, when before the tribunal. Its circulation was so rapid and so extensive that it was found necessary by the government to arrest it. This was not done however before 10,000 copies of it had gone abroad. One of them has reached us; and we perform a portion of our duty by giving it to the publick.
MEMOIR, IN JUSTIFICATION OF GENERAL MOREAU.
Translated from the French, by G. L. Gray.
On the first knowledge of the arrest of General Moreau, and of the motives of that arrest, every mind was struck with profound consternation.
They had cause for being so. He was either guilty, or he was innocent.
Was he guilty? What! Moreau! the modest soldier, who never aspired but at the head of armies, never seemed forward but in the field of battle; in all other circumstances distinguished from his fellow citizens only by the simplicity of his manners! Moreau! who had never been thought to possess a wish for personal elevation! who never even desired to imagine that his successes could open for him a road to power; not even at those epochs when France, harassed by the oscillations of weak governments, would have regarded the ambition of Moreau as its greatest blessing! This man, who, in the midst of his victories, was heard only to utter one wish, that by speedily securing the independence of his country, he might be restored to that privacy, whose delights, with those of glory, divided his heart, and were his only passions! What! could that man so remarked for his moderation, who was a hero even amongst heroes, could he descend to become a traitor to that cause, and a conspirer against that government, which he had so long supported, so often defended? The most brilliant and best established virtue is then become no more than a long and dastardly hypocrisy, if Moreau can be perfidious.
Was he innocent? What then must we think of that government, till then so worthy of our confidence and love, which, departing at once from the respect which it professed for individual liberty, threw ignominious chains upon one of its greatest warriors: recompensed by criminal accusations, a general, rendered sacred by the many eminent services which he has performed, by the many victories which he has gained, by the many civic crowns due to him for the preservation of entire armies, and for the vast territories which he has annexed to the French Empire. What guarantee will vulgar citizens have against oppression, if one of the most illustrious . . . . . but we stop. . . . . Such an idea would be too alarming. . . . . We must endeavour to repel it — but, with it, let us also banish the afflicting idea, that General Moreau could ever stain his laurels!
Moreau has not betrayed his glory—He is innocent. Nor has the government belied its justice—there was cause of alarm.
Moreau, in his prison, was the same as in the midst of armies, the true friend of his country; seeing only her, and always incapable of sacrificing his respect for the publick order, to any regard for his personal safety.
Just towards himself, he has not neglected his own defence. Just towards the government that proscribed him, he has openly acknowledged, that the measures of which he had become the object, were occasioned by suspicions which it was necessary should be destroyed.
They either are, or ought to be, already dissipated. The circumstances connected with his case, are now to be given, with simplicity, to the publick. We demand no indulgence for him; we ask for ourselves, only that attention which we can lay claim to by so many titles.
For four months general Moreau has been denounced, by the publick reports of the Grand-Judge, by placards printed and affixed to publick places, by the orders of generals to their armies, and by addresses from all the publick authorities, and from a great number of military corps.
Doubtless all these productions of zeal, though perhaps a little irregular, attest a great and laudable attachment to the government. But they do not prove, and cannot be admitted to prove, any thing more. Above all they prove nothing against the accused. A person accused is not to be judged by generals: their condition itself declares against the idea that they are to direct criminal proceedings. He is not to be judged by the ministers, nor by the placards, of the government; there would then no longer be an independent judiciary. Nor is he to be judged by addresses; vain echoes of parole charges of guilt, and whose signers, by their distance from the scene, and by their absolute defect of the quality of judging, are incapable of investigating the circumstances or of examining the evidences, of the fact: these addresses evince the natural horror which their authors, in common with all others, have conceived for all crimes similar to that alleged; but they do not announce, on the individual facts, a conviction, to form which all the necessary elements are wanting.
Nevertheless, these orders, these placards, these reports, these addresses, all exist. They are in every journal, on every wall, in every hand. During four months France has resounded with them. During four months every voice that was heard, was heard against Moreau; not one has been heard in his favour, except a solitary cry from that of his generous brother. But he, all this time in prison, held in the most rigorous seclusion, denied all communication with others, even refused the presence of his own family, and without one defender, was compelled to be silent, while universally accused. He was permitted to dissipate prejudices in their birth, if they should take root in the publick mind. He was not allowed to trace the charges against him, step by step, and before they had assembled into a mass. He was not at liberty to contradict the falsehoods rumoured against him, before they could establish themselves in some credulous imaginations; to correct malignant and erroneous interpretations of his actions, which it is always more easy to publish than to retract; to remove wrong impressions for which self-love often secretly contends against conviction; in short, to explain those parts of his conduct which might have given some value to those rash judgments, which are with difficulty banished from the mind when once entertained by it. In a word, all have had the power of accusing Moreau; none, until this day, has had the means of defending him. Such we know is the consequence of all criminal proceedings; but that does not make the evil, as applicable to him, any thing less. For who can be ignorant of the ravages which this concert of censuring voices may make in any reputation; particularly in these times of political tempests, when so many have deserted their professions and their duties that all virtues have, naturally, become objects of suspicion.
It is, then, no more than justice to hear, with a peculiar attention, the defence of general Moreau. He asks to be heard, not only in the name of his services, but in the name of his innocence. He asks it under the influence of a consideration of importance to society, no less than the interests of each of its members. The example of General Moreau proves, but too well, one great truth: that amongst those whom Providence has condemned to live in an heroic, a brilliant, but a terrible age, when the human species, as if fatigued by repose, delivers itself at once to universal disorders; when the face of the earth is totally changed; when society is suddenly reversed; when empires are in a manner confounded; when new thrones are erected as easily as old ones are overthrown; when those who were yesterday surrounded by splendour, to-day languish in obscurity and wretchedness; when, by the caprices of fortune, the most brilliant destinies, in the glance of an eye, become so forlorn and miserable as to be objects of compassion even to the most mortal enemy; that in such times, there is no man can one day assure himself that on the next he may not appear on the list of accused, and be arraigned as a traitor.
Let each, then, turn his contemplation upon himself; let him banish, by a just exertion of egotism, every prejudice which might have arisen in his mind during the forced silence of the accused; let him forget every thing which has deviated from the true path of justice; or rather let him remember all, that he may be provided with strength to combat the impressions which might have been created by such irregular means. Let him come to the defence unprejudiced; by the accusation; and let him consider it with that respect for presumptive innocence, with that holy impartiality, which, one day or other, after having performed it as a duty to his fellow-citizen, he may be happy to find extended to himself.
(To be Continued.)
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MESSRS. WILLETT & O'CONNOR—We have no kind of objection, to any criticism which you, your correspondents, or your communicants, can make, either upon the subjects of the PUBLICK LEDGER, or upon the style in which they are conveyed. One request only we would make, which is that you or they, in quoting for that purpose, should take our language as you find it. We do not make this request for our own sake, but for yours—He gives no favourable idea of his candour, who, for the purpose of animadversion, attributes to another such language as he never spoke or wrote. When you may incline to select this memorandum as a subject of your critical acumen, do yourselves the justice to transcribe it just as it is.—We do not wish you to render yourselves too ridiculous, and to prevent you
from becoming so, we have given you this hint; which is the first, and, in all likelihood, may be the last notice you are "a-going" to receive from THE EDITORS OF THE LEDGER.
By a vessel from the Southward we understand that Gun-Boat No. 1, was, by the late storm, safely moored in the middle of Corn-field. She has been more successful in creating a landing than those of our sister Republics are likely to be, amongst "the agitation of the billows, in the ancient world."
For the PUBLICK LEDGER.
MESSRS. PRINTERS, I observe in your last, that the GUN-BOAT that was built at Hampton, has been sent up to the Federal City to be fitted out. I had heard as much before, but could hardly believe it, so strange did it seem. Why it puts me in mind of the old saying of a man's going round by his elbow to get at his thumb. You have explained the matter, and now I am no longer surprised. Some of those in power, have got a large parcel of Federal City lots; and as the city does not increase according to their expectations, they are determined to force it, as a body may say.—This accounts for all those fittings at Washington, contrary to reason. Messrs. Printers, this will not do, and so I tell Colonel —, who first persuaded me to vote for Mr. Jefferson's ticket; making me believe that he was the true friend of the industrious mechanic.
I am no witch, gentlemen; nevertheless I can see through a horse collar. I find that myself and my brother mechanicks, are not only deprived of the part of the publick business that formerly fell to our share, but we are taxed to pay our proportion of the additional expense incurred by sending ships up to Washington, and bringing them down again; and all this to make Washington a great city at our cost.
I tell Colonel — of these things; and he says that they are Federal lies; that the President is the most saving man in the world of the publick money; and that it must be cheaper to fit out the ships at Washington than any where else, or he never would order it to be done.
Of the President's saving disposition I knew nothing; but I judge from what I see; and I would as soon believe that the moon is made of green cheese, as believe that ships are fitted out as cheaply or as expeditiously at Washington as at the sea ports. I hope my brother mechanicks will take these matters into consideration. Formerly we had our share of the publick business. With a fair chance our little place was beginning to flourish; but now it is declining. In those days when federalists were in power, we had a portion of employment; if we want it now we must go to Washington for it; leave our homes and families, and pay near twice as much for bad board and worse lodging.
Friends we have been bamboozled by a set of noisy folks, calling themselves good republicans, and friends to the people. Zounds! they know how to take special care of themselves, they have got offices, wherever offices were to be got; but we are left to get bread as we can. It is time to look about us; our interests and the interests of those who hunt for and get offices, are not exactly alike. It is well enough for them to praise the President for his frugality; he gives them offices, but what has he done to encourage our industry? I should like to know that.
The more, brother mechanicks, you look into this matter, the more you will be convinced, as I am, that these pretended republicans are wolves in sheeps' clothing. They clamoured against federalists 'till they got their places, and now they praise the President that they may keep their places.
Messrs. Printers, as you have begun to let us know how finely matters are managed above, I hope that you will continue. I am no great writer, but I have worked both here and at Washington—I know a thing or two—depend upon it there is more management than the fitting out of a gun-boat in which the saving of publick money is pretty discovered—but mum!—Perhaps if you think this worth printing, you may again hear from
A SHIP CARPENTER.
Portsmouth, September 22, 1804.
Storm at Charleston.
On Friday the 7th of this month, that place was visited with a hurricane, which, for its violence, and the calamitous effects produced by it, is unexampled. Detailed accounts of this storm have been published in the Herald of Saturday last, as far as those accounts were then warranted by the facts ascertained. We are sorry to say that, by subsequent information, the calamity has been found more extensive than was at imagined; and much do we fear that we are yet to be informed of further and greater mischief. We shall not offer to our readers the particulars, but present them with a summary of the damage and loss sustained, in the harbour of Charleston and on the coast as far as we are informed, confining our accounts to the shipping.—In the port and harbour of Charleston, the following is a statement of the injury, from the Times.—Lost, 1 brig—Sunk, 1 ship, 1 brig and 3 schooners.—Upset, 1 schooner.—Dismasted, 1 ship, 1 brig, 2 schooners, and 1 sloop.—Parted from their moorings and driven on shore, 5 ships, 4 brigs, 6 schooners, and 1 sloop, besides a number of other vessels and small craft driven on the wharves, with some damage. The Charleston Courier contains following account of the damage on the coast.
On Monday arrived the brig Augusta, capt. Davidson, owned in Boston, and bound from Savannah to New-York. The Augusta left Savannah 15 days ago, but, from contrary winds, had not gotten farther to the northward than Cape Romain on Saturday last, when she encountered the north east gale which has been so severely felt here. The Augusta stood off to clear the land, which she effected, with the loss of her deck load, consisting of upwards of one hundred bales cotton, and anchored off our north bar on Sunday, and the same evening lost both her cables and anchors.
Monday evening arrived in this port the schooner Patsy, of Norfolk, Mood, master, from Alexandria, bound to St. Mary's, 13 days out. Capt. Mood informs that he encountered a hard gale of wind at E. N. E. on Friday night last, being then in the Gulf to the eastward of this port; it was so violent as to throw him on his beam ends, in which situation he lay several hours; he lost two hands overboard, a white man named William Dabney, and a negro named John Planter.
The same day the Patsy fell in with the schooner Experiment, Miller, of Edenton, from Martha Brae, in Jamaica, 37 days out, bound for Wilmington, having on board 40 puncheons of rum, and in great distress—took on board capt. Miller and his crew. Capt. Miller informs, that on Friday night last, being on the inner edge of the Gulf, he encountered a severe gale; that while lying to under the head of his jib, his vessel was thrown on her side; that her masts were unstayed, and tore up the whole of her decks; that in this situation he was so fortunate as to fall in with the Patsy. Before he left his vessel, he saw the head of Bull's Island; as the hull of his vessel was

light below, he has reason to believe she will drift ashore in that bay. The English schooner Fame, capt. Lawson, from Barbados encountered the gale on Friday night, and lay too under balanced mainsail until Saturday afternoon 4 o'clock, when a heavy sea threw her on her beam ends and shifted her cargo, in which situation she lay until 6 o'clock, when, having with much difficulty cut away her foremast, the schooner righted—a black man was washed overboard, but fortunately got hold of a rope and saved himself. On Sunday morning saw the hull of a large vessel, supposed to be a ship, with two small poles erected as jury-masts. In the afternoon, standing in, apparently with the loss of her foremast.
The brig Orange, captain Labree, arrived yesterday morning, in 26 days from Philadelphia, bound to Havana. In the gale she lost her deck load of lumber and eight horses, and is much injured, having her deck torn to pieces. Saw to the southward of the Bar, a large vessel bottom up, and a number of logs of mahogany floating about.
The schooner Four Friends, of Boston, capt. Smith, sailed from this port for Wilmington, N. C. in ballast, on Tuesday last, returned this morning, with the loss of her foremast, bowsprit, and almost every article of rigging. She encountered the gale in the latitude of Charleston, was thrown on her beam ends, and remained in that situation for a considerable time—A brig, in company with captain S. Howe at the same time on Friday evening; since which he has seen nothing of her—saw a great number of spars, &c. floating about.
Schooner Betsey, Brown, 8 days from Providence, R. I. with northern produce, to Phillips and Gardner, encountered the gale between Hatteras and Cape Look-Out; but has received no injury—saw a number of chairs, &c. floating about—picked up a wheelbarrow, marked "Benjamin Sweetser."
Captain Messroom, of the brig Fame, from Bourdeaux, encountered the gale, but has received no damage—Captain M. states that the coast is lined with bales of Cotton, barrels of Apples and Flour, &c. of Butter, &c.—Picked up yesterday a wheelbarrow, marked "Benjamin Sweetser."
The schooner favourite, Capt. Culley, from Baltimore for this port, with a cargo of corn, was upset off Cape Romann, in the late gale, on Saturday evening, about 8 o'clock, and immediately went down. There were on board at the time capt. Culley, his mate, and three seamen—Mr. and Mrs. Groves, and a Mr. Stewart, passengers, and a negro fellow, said to be the property of Mr. Wescott. Mr. Groves, and a seaman by the name of Wallace, caught hold of a hen coop, the other persons on board, it is believed, went down with the vessel. Wallace kept his hold on the hen coop about four hours, when exhausted, he fell off and was drowned. Mr. Groves was then left alone, and remained in this situation until Sunday evening, 6 o'clock, (22 hours) when he was fortunately picked up by capt. Smith, of the Venus, from New-York.
The sloop Ranger, Capt. Moses Andrews, sailed from Charleston for Nassau, (N. P.) on the 2d inst. On the 6th, being in lat. 26, 30, on the outside of the gulph, experienced a storm so severe that it was found necessary to lie to under a balanced mainsail; unable to bear this, was obliged to lie to under bare poles—in the course of the day a boat was carried away from her stern; and between 10 and 11 o'clock P. M. the vessel shipped a sea, which threw her on her beam ends, broke and carried overboard the boom, with two of the hands (who held by the pump spear till it gave way); but happily, got in again—swept away the binnacle, tore the boat from her lashings on the main deck, hen coops, water casks, flying jib, and jib-boom—considerably injured the rudder, carried away the larboard shrouds, and shifted the cargo. The vessel lying on her beam ends, half full of water and still making water fast, made it indispensable necessary to cut away and clear the wreck. The sudden overturning of the vessel having put out the lights, rendered the situation of all on board truly dismal. The vessel being almost sunk and a frightful sea dashing over her, presented no prospect but that of momentarily going to the bottom. Flint and steel were of no use with wet tinder, but some powder being at length found, a light was procured—Now able to see the real situation of things, the hands were employed in baling out the cabin with a couple of biscuit kegs (every thing else that could serve this purpose having been washed overboard) while the pump was mending, which occupied several hours—About day-light, the pump being finished, and having begun to work, soon freed the vessel from water, and the persons on board in some degree, from their apprehensions of perishing. On the 8th, the storm having abated, and a fair wind blowing from the S. E. stood for Charleston, under a foresail; and in the course of the next day, rigged a square sail. Amongst the damages in shipping, by the late gale, we are sorry to say the Danish ship Commerce, capt. Bee which was ready for sea, was driven near high and dry on Crafts's Wharf, and is obliged to discharge, not knowing what damage she may have received in her bottom, as she suffered much in her sheathing.
FOREIGN NOTICES.—The latest arrival of which we have information, is the ship Pignon, arrived at Philadelphia. She left London the 29th of July—From Relf's Gazette of the 19th inst. received by the schooner Father and Sons, we take the following epitome.
Down to the 29th, nothing interesting had occurred in England; nor were the advices from the continent of a character to excite any interest, or to awaken expectations of future events of magnitude.
We understand that there is no ground for a statement which has appeared in several Papers, that his Majesty will go down next week in person to prorogue the parliament. Considerations of great moment are certainly on the tapis. Earl Moira had a long conference last Tuesday with the Lord Chancellor, who left the Court of Chancery on purpose, and was closeted for nearly an hour in an adjoining room with the Noble Earl. Dr. Reynolds, who attends his Majesty, had yesterday an interview with the Chancellor and soon afterwards waited upon Mr. Pitt in Downingstreet.
The king, it was believed, was labouring under the effects of a confirmed mental derangement.
The activity of the French government, both in military and naval preparations in Italy is unrelaxed. An army of 30,000 men is to be immediately stationed near Leghorn, and a considerable quantity of shipping for transporting troops is building at Genoa.
Dover cliffs were daily reverberating the sound of French cannon from the opposite shore; and these cannonades were daily the subjects of rumour, conjecture, and alarm, in London.
The prospect of Russia uniting in the war against France, was but faint. That she would refuse to acknowledge Buonaparte as Emperor, was confidently believed; but this it was conjectured, would be the full extent of her interference.
No accounts were received in England of any embargo in the continental ports.
The paper from which these extracts are made was dated July 26. The regular files had not been received by Mr. Relf at the time of publication.
Admiral Cornwallis had not, as was stated, resigned the command of the Channel Fleet. He had
come home to attend to some particular affairs, but was immediately to resume his station.
A letter from Capt. Owen, of the Immortalité, to Rear-Admiral Louis, gives an account of a movement of the French vessels in the Road of Boulogne, on the 20th, occasioned by a gale of wind from N. N. E. which obliged them to get under weigh. Four of the English vessels closed with them, and gave their fire to such as attempted to stand off from land. The next morning several brigs and luggers were observed to be stranded; others dashed on the rocks off Portee totally destroyed; and a brig and two luggers were at anchor under the rocks, with signals of distress. Capt. Owen states that if the gale continues those vessels must be inevitably lost: and he apprehends the damage had been much greater than he could ascertain.
The following articles are from the New-York Gazette of the 17th instant. so far as respects the movements of the Russian fleet, the information of Captain Hiller is in direct contradiction of the assertion of the Moniteur , which we had an opportunity of observing, but not of translating, a few days ago; we are not the less inclined to give the present article credit. Indeed although the French journals labour to convince the people that none of the continental powers meditated was, they at the same time plainly showed that it was confidently expected.
Our last accounts from Europe, by the way of London, gave us information of the extreme probability of a Continental War; at least that the emperor of Russia and king of Sweden, had shown a disposition indicative of an intention of shortly commencing hostilities against France.
In confirmation of this news, we have received the following important particulars of movements in Russia, received from capt. Hiller, of the ship Centurion, arrived here last evening in a short passage from Crounstadt.
On the 14th of July, the day on which capt. Hiller sailed, the Russian fleet of eleven sail of the line and four frigates, were ready for sea—and he was informed that day by an officer of one of the ships of the line, whom he supposed to be a native of England, and whom he saw on shore, that general orders had just been read in the fleet, that they were to sail with all possible expedition to join the British. From this circumstance, together with that of a more rigid discipline among the Russian troops, there was but little doubt of their being speedily called into service.
The emperor of Russia, in a peculiar degree, was personally attentive to Americans.—It was no uncommon thing for him to seek opportunities to speak to the commanders of American vessels; and that he paid the utmost attention to Mr. Harris, the American consul at that place, who was highly gratified at the signal honour conferred upon his nation.
Capt. Hiller is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Harris to our government.
From FRENCH PAPERS.
[We have to regret that the early departure of the gentleman who lent us the files of French papers from which we extracted for our last, has prevented us from selecting as largely as we could have done, had we possessed them longer. A few unimportant articles are all we have had time to translate; indeed they could only have furnished us with the regulations consequent on the new order of things; the detail of which seemed to occupy them almost exclusively.]
Amongst the decrees issued by the new Emperor, is one containing the following clause.
"No congregation or association of men or of women, can in future assemble under the pretext of religion, unless thereto authorised by an imperial decree, predicated on an examination of the regulations by which they propose to be governed. Nevertheless, those associations known by the names of Sisters of Charity, Sisters of Hospitality, Sisters of St. Thomas, and Sisters of St. Charles, shall continue, in conformity to the laws of the 1st Nivose, year 9, 24th Vendimiaire, year 11, and the decisions of the 28th Prairial, year 11, and 22 Germinal, year 12, to perform the duties of their associations; provided, that they present, within the period of six months, their statutes and regulations, to be examined and confirmed, by the Counsellor of State charged with all matters appertaining to Religion."
On establishing some new regulations respecting the Police, Buonaparte wrote the following letter, with his own imperial hand, to — M. REGNIER, G. J.
At a moment of general peace, I united the administration of Police to that of Justice. The circumstances of the war, and some late events, have convinced me of the necessity which you have often represented, of re-organizing the former ministry, and I have determined to yield to your desire of being left entirely to the important functions of Grand-Judge and Minister of Justice. In ceding to your wish, I cannot deny myself the satisfaction of testifying the high sense I have of your services, as Minister of the General Police. Restored entirely to your proper functions, you cannot exercise them with more zeal than heretofore; but you will have more time to bestow on so essential a department of government. The impartial administration of Justice, and the talents of those who compose the tribunals, are, in a state, the surest guarantee of the property, and the best protection of the dearest interests, of the citizen.
This letter having no other object, Monsieur Regnier, Grand-Judge, Minister of Justice, I pray God to have you in his holy keeping.
St. Cloud, 21st Messidor, 12.
NAPOLEON.
Buonaparte finding it impossible to procure sailors for his navy, has given orders to supply the deficiency by soldiers: and to encourage their exertions, he has ordered that prizes be distributed each month, to those who shall exhibit the greatest alacrity and improvement in their different duties; the first prize is eight, the second four, and the third three francs; ten of each to be adjudged for each hundred men.
M. FRANCOIS AMBROISE DIDOT, the inventor of Stereotype printing, and father of M. FIRMIN DIDOT, who has lately brought that art to such perfection, died at Paris, in July last.
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM.
13 do. GRENADA do.
5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN.
20 do. COUNTRY do.
12 do. FRENCH BRANDY.
2 do. ALICANT do.
22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE.
10 do. MALAGA do.
PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles.
6 Barrels PORT—and about
1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters stock, equal to any imported.
Joseph Hayes.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Thomas, Boush 18 days from Guadalupe, Sugar, Thomas Oliver, owner on board. Left at Basse Terre, 3d inst. Schooner Harriot, Tupman, of Fredericksburg, and two brigs from Kennebec.—Shoke, 6th inst. lat. 21° N. long. 62° W. schooner Prudence, of and from Portsmouth, 28 days out; two days before, she had lost both masts in a gale of wind; supplied her with spars and sails—11th, lat. 28° N. long. 67° W. schooner Polly, Coffin, for Barbados, out 18 days.—17th, Hamburg brig Maria Margarita, Slaborn, from La Vera Cruz for Hamburg, out 28 days, supplied them with provisions, spirits, &c.
Schooner Virginia, Forsyth, 16 days from Portorico, Sugar, Tobacco, Fumick, Edw. Roberts.—Left, at St. Johns 8th, schooner Superb, Howe, of and for Baltimore, to sail in a few days; and brig Diana, Leven, of and for New-York, in 20 days. Sept. 16, in lat. 31° N. long. 73° W. Shoke schooner Mary-Johnston, Bayton, 16 days from Trinidad for this port.
Schooner John, W. Bayton, 15 days from St. Croix, Rum, Moses Myers. Left there, ship Mary, Shirley, Plymouth, N. C. brig Mountaineer, Rogers, New-York; brig Jane, Rich, Philadelphia; brig Mary, —, Ipswich; brig Mary, —, Newbern; and schooner Lee-Boo, Grafton, Alexandria; all discharging. Brig Olive Branch, Fowler, sailed for New-York the day before the John.
Schooner Patriot, Hudson, 17 days from Trinidad, R. B. Jamesson & C. Powell, Alexandria.—Saw a schooner dismasted, off Cape Hatteras, Saturday night.
Brig Charlotte, Moffat, of Baltimore bound to St. Bartholomews, pumps choked; put in to refit.
Schooner Polly and Peggy, Beale, 26 days from Surinam—Sugar and Molasses—R. Bowden, & co.—Left there Aug. 23, brig Albert, Webb, to sail in 14 days; schooner Fanny Sewell, Owens, just arrived. Shoke, 6th inst. lat. 20° 30' N. long. 59° W. schooner Betsey-Fulshier, of Newbern, 25 days out for Guadalupe; on the 4th the Betsey-Fulshier lost part of her deck load, all her water, had her jib-boom carried away, lost her jib and split her mainsail, in a gale of wind; 14th in lat. 30° 30' N. long. 68° W. schooner Virginia, of and for Baltimore, bound to St. Thomas, out 12 days.
Ship Hercules, Dodsworth, 54 days from Dunkirk, for City-Point, is in the roads.
Came in, the Potomac Pilot Boat Brilliant, with 7 passengers taken from on board the schooner Eagle, Metcalf, of Chatham.—The Eagle on her passage from Turks-Island to New-York, was thrown on her beam ends, in a gale of wind, on the 6th instant, in lat. 29° N. in which situation she lay 30 hours, until on cutting away her mainmast she righted; with eight feet of water in her hold; her cargo salt.—The pilot-boat left her in 15 fathoms water, standing for New-York.
Schooner Mary & Hannah, Johnston, 8 days from Charleston, Rice and Cotton—bound to Philadelphia.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Dunrobin-Castle, McBride, Greenock. Tamerlane, Joy, Boston. Thomas, Boush, Guadalupe. Sch'r Virginia, Forsyth, Porto-Rico. John, Bayton, St. Croix.
CLEARED.
Ship Courtney, Bryant, Jamaica. Rebecca, Frazier, Cadiz. Antelope, Corran, Dunkirk. Sch'r Chance, Abbot, St. Bartholomews. Bee, Hipkins, Barbados.
FOR SALE—AFLOAT,
300 Barrels superfine FLOUR, JAMES HERRON. I have 50 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco of good weight to dispose of. J. H. Sept. 25. 153 3t
FOR CHARTER,
To a port in the South of Europe or the West-Indies, The fast-sailing Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettingill, jr. Master. Burthen 150 Tons.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25. tf 155
FOR LIVERPOOL,
The fine Ship MOUNT-VERNON, John Boyington, Master.—Burthen 416 tons, having considerable part of her cargo ready to go on board, and will commence her lading the 5th October.—For freight, apply to Messrs. Moore & Bowden, Peterburg, M. W. Hancock & Co. Richmond, the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25. tf 154
SCHOONER HAMLET,
Captain Crofsey, From Richmond for New-York; put in here on account of head winds, will sail again the first fair wind—a few genteel passengers may be well accommodated.—Apply on board off Taylor's wharf. Sept. 22. tf 152
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMENCE, from LONDON, and Ship BUTUS, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. Sept. 22. tf 150
TWILLED SACKING.
100 Pieces choice Russia Sheeting. For sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 18. tf 144
THE Managers of the Baltimore Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery,
have given notice that the Lottery will commence drawing on Wednesday, the 10th of October. I have yet a few tickets to dispose of, which may be had if applied for immediately. James Herron. Sept. 17. tf 142
FALL GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR,
HAS received, by the brig Commence, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARDWARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. tf 91
HIBBERT'S BROWN STOUT, 25 Casks, 6 dozen each—in excellent order. For sale by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. Sept. 22. tf 148
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship SURREY, at Wythe's Wharf, 1400 BUILDING STONES, hard and of a superior quality. Apply to Josiah Cowper. Sept. 22. tf 151
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker. Who has for sale, on very low terms, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
New Grocery Store.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms. Some excellent CLARET, at $4 1/2 per dozen. G. Domezio & Co. N. B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh roasted, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 25. tf 109
This day landing on Newton's wharf, from on board schooner Susan, N. S. Snow, master, from Jamaica, 79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, 1 Hhd. MOLASSES, 33 Bbls. LIMES, for sale by MOSES MYERS. Sept. 13. tf 135
FOR SALE,
50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few hds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1800 Bbls. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 3300 Bbls. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. George Murray & Co. August 14. tf 73
LANDING On Town Point, out of the Brig Mary Louise, from St. Thomas, A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogsheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the Maria, Capt. Hatten, from BOURDEAUX. 30 Casks, CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown, Sept. 1. tf 114
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—ALSO, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
At reduced prices, and long credit, for approved paper. 40 Pipes 4th proof BRANDY. 30 Puncheons 3d proof RUM. 30 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 6 Hogsheads and 30 barrels SUGAR. 14 Casks and 16 Cases CLARET. 4 Pipes MADEIRA WINE. 8 do. GIN. 5 Qr. Casks MALAGA WINE. ALSO—A FEW Boxes of LINENS—Trunks of CALICOES—MUSLINS—INDIA HANDKERCHIEFS, &c. A convenient Dwelling House on Mason-Street, to rent. William B. Lamb. Sept. 18. tf 141
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder, August 21. tf 92
TUITION.
Mrs. JOHN RITSON,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the inhabitants of Norfolk and its vicinity, that her BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL will open on Monday next the seventeenth inst. for the Fall and Winter Season. She has a few vacancies for Boarders, and also for Day Scholars. Mrs. Ritson having been applied to by many to teach FINE WORK, alone—the embraces this mode of informing them, that, on application, she will name her prices for Philligree, Embroidery, Fine Needle Work, Artificial Flowers, &c. Sept. 13. tf 192
FOR SALE—IN STORE,
6,000 Bushels Turk's Island and St. Ubes SALT. JAMES HERRON. I want to purchase, 200 Shares Marine Insurance Stock. Sept. 18. tf 145
Apprentices—Two or three Lads from fourteen to sixteen years of age, who have received a good, English Education, and are of honest, reputable connections, will be taken, on liberal terms, as Apprentices to the printing business at this office. Their parents may rely on every attention being paid to their moral conduct.

Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the ship Suffolk , Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY;
No. 27, Wide-Water-Street , Town Point.
 RAMS's Patent Globes , 12 inches diameter, with compartments in the bottom, very complete.  Quadrants , black and red ebony, with single and double observation.  Dip , with tangent screws, 12 inches.  Aeromastick Telescopes , for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade.  Telescopes , of the common kind, for night and day observation, or for day only, of every description.  Circumferentors , of the best qualities.  Muslin's Campasses , in brass and wood.  Pocket Compasses , in brass, of different sizes.  Time Glasses —hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds.  Gunter's Scales ; Brass Dividers; &c. &c.  Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilot, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 53
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND
FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES.
THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Public Auction, (if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL , in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Quarter, Stable, &c. all in tolerably good repair.  This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation.—Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak.  From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to cart them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy.  The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 30 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynnhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynnhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl.  It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid.  In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia. William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, HYSON, TEAS, YOUNG HYSON. Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars.  10 Pipes French Brandy.  100 Casks Nails—all sizes.  10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee.  10 ditto Molasses.  50 Barrels Whiskey.  200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B.  50 Casks best English Gunpowder.  50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass.  50 Kgs White Lead, ground in Oil.  50 Boxes Pipes.  20 Casks Copperas.  5 ditto Refined Salt Petre.  10 Boxes Wool Cards.  10 ditto Spermaceti Candles.  50 Bundles Printing Paper.  100 Ream Writing ditto.  30 Bags Black Pepper.  30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard.  500 lbs. Race Ginger.  50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection.  A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.  ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fish & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
FOR SALE,
 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour.  900 do. Pork, in shipping order.  60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2.  50 Puncheons Grenada Rum.  6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine.  26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco.  44 do. Petersburg do.  Tar and Turpentine.  Pilot and Ship Bread.  A few Trunks Irish Linens.  A Trunk Ginghams.  Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 100 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco.  200 barrels superfine Flour, fresh.  20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum.  500 barrels Pork, in shipping order.  200 pieces Nankene, first quality.  50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers.  A few cases of Noyau, and two new Cables.  C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 18
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Robt & Betsy , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover,
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete. PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
General Alexander Hamilton.
R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER , Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET , late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. Randolph. Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'Orient, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to William Vaughan, Adm'or. August 21. tf 90
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE , at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern . The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Mainstreet, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to William Dick. July 17. tf 11
SLATE.
I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time. William Hartshorne, jun. August 18. 6w 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 36
FOR SALE,
500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
FOR SALE,
A COMMODOIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis. August 11. tf 67
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,
Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
Wanted to hire by the year,
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger .
PROPOSALS,
BY S. Butler, Pechin & Frailey, & F. Peters, For PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, An Accurate History OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND, In the Year 1798, &c.
Containing an Impartial Account of the Proceedings of the Irish Revolution. From the year 1798 until the suppression of the same: With an Appendix to illustrate some Facts, and a Preface, containing a reply to the Observations of Sir Richard Musgrave, (who were the Government account) on this work.
By the Rev. JAMES GORDON , Rector of Killegny, in the Diocese of Ferns, and of Connaway, in the Diocese of Cork.
This work shall be comprised in two neat 12mo Volumes, handsome and correctly printed, and delivered to Subscribers, at the moderate Price of One Dollar Seventy Five Cents, neatly bound.—In boards One Dollar Fifty Cents. To Non-subscribers, Two Dollars, which is only one half the price of the London Copy. Printed on new Type and Paper of superior quality.
Subscription taken in at this Office, and Messrs. Bonsal, Conrad & Co's Book-store.
Baltimore French College.
NOTICE TO PARENTS.
THE numerous inconveniences arising from the successive entry of students, through the course of the scholastick year, have brought on the resolution of fixing for the sole epoch of admission, for new boarders from this country, the whole month of September, being the time of the commencement of schools after the great vacation. Persons desirous to secure places for their young friends ought to be early in their applications, as from the present number of demands, it is apprehended the college will soon be full. Sept. 4. 1m 116
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Hutton, master, from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. do. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship Dart , Captain Peck, from Cadiz, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Butts SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 48
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF,
115 Tierces RICE. 10 Hhds. SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 58
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY , at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now up-wards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk, on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's, Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to. John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
JOHN RORKE, & Co.
Have for Sale, at their Grocery & Paint Store, Market Square.
 White Lead,  Yellow Ochre,  Venetian Red,  Spanish Brown,  Lead Colour, for painting roofs,  Black Paint,  Blue Paint, in Pots,  Prussian Blue,  Vermilion,  Patent Yellow,  Verdigrease,  Red Lead,  Litharge,  Lamp Black,  Ivory Black,  Paint Brushes,  Linseed Oil, boiled and raw.  Coach, Clock, Print, and Window Glass, from 8 by 10, to 36 by 26 inches. ALSO,
 10 Hogsheads,  30 Barrels,  L. P. Madeira Wine, six years old.  Fine Old Port Wine.  Hibbert's Brown Stout.  London Porter, and  A general assortment of the best
GROCERIES.
Sept. 13. 6 136
FOR SALE,
 35 Hhds. Sugar.  20 do. Demerary Rum.  7 do. Antigua do.  20,000 Green Coffee.  150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour.  50 do. Pork, superior quality.  4,000 lbs. Lard.  A quantity of Bacon Hams—and  A few Tons Bar Iron.  John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. 30. July 21.
FOR SALE,
 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco.  10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum.  50 Hhds.  40 Tierces,  20 Barrels,  5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar.  15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout.  17 Boxes,  11 Barrels,  Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles.  2 Boxes Hats.  8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes.  50 Bags Juniper Berries.  A. Maclure. 45 July 28. tf
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly , from Kingston,
 12 Hogsheads,  4 Barrels,  23 Tierces,  38 Barrels,  13 Barrels CASTOR OIL.  50 Bags GINGER.  2 Tons EBONY WOOD.  10 Barrels of LIMES.  All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 50
BOOKS, &c.
A. C. JORDAN & Co.
Have received by the late arrivals from Philadelphia
 Montefiori's Commercial Dictionary, 2nd and 3rd volumes.  Ditto, Commercial and Notarial Precedents.  Abbott on Shipping.  Kid on Bills of Exchange.  Robinson's Admiralty Reports.  Peake's Evidence.  Clerk's Magazine.  Laws of the United States, 6 vols.  Conductor Generalis.  Lavoisier's Chemistry.  Chemical Pocket Book.  Pocket Conspectus.  Struve on Animation.  Coxe on Vaccination.  Parkinson's Medical Admonitions.  Medical Dictionary.  Friend and Physician.  Buchan's Domestic Medicine.  Fyfe's Anatomy.  Select British Classics, 39 vols.  Mayor's Voyages and Travels, 24 vols.  Park's Travels.  Oriental Navigator.  Histoire Philosophique et Politique, des Etablissements du Commerce des Europeens dans les deux Indes, par M. L'Abbe Raynal, 17 vols.  Robertson's History of North America.  Stephens's French Revolution.  Josephus's Jewish Antiquities.  Gleanings of Husbandry.  Forsyth on Fruit Trees.  Exile of Kotzebue.  Gisborne's Female Duties.  Lady's Museum.  Eccentrick Biography, or Memoirs of remarkable female characters.  Female Mentor.  Anian Banquet.  Lyrical Ballads, by Wordsworth.  Le Malheur et Le Plaisir, Poeme, par M. L'Abbe de Lille.  Pleaser's Guide, a Didactic Poem; containing the conduct of a suit at Law, with the arguments of Counsel Botherum , and Counsel Bareum , in an action betwixt John-a-Gull , and John-a-Gudgeon , for assault and battery, &c. &c.  Together with their usual supply of
SCHOOL BOOKS & STATIONARY.
Those Subscribers who have not been furnished with the 2d and 3d vols. of the Commercial Dictionary, are requested to send or call for them. Sept. 13. 6 138
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA.
Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAT. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.