Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-11-16 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 16, 1808.
NO. 53.]
For NEW-YORK, The Schooner CARLTON, James Johnson, Master, will take 200 barrels on freight. Apply on board, at New-tons wharf. Nov. 9.
BRIG MOSES MYERS. NOTICE. —All those who had an interest in the American Brig Moses Myers, Barclay, Master, or her cargo, captured by the French in the year 1806, on a voyage from Madeira to Norfolk, and re-captured by the British privateer Rover, and carried into Halifax, Nova Scotia, by applying to the subscriber, will receive their proportion of the funds collected from the receivers, by the agents of the claimants, according to a decree of the high court of appeals in Great-Britain. Robert Maitland. November 4.
FOR CHARTER, The new Ship GEORGINA, Edward Chamberlain, Master—Burthen 380 bds. is ready for a cargo. Apply to MOSES MYERS. Oct. 28.
The Ship SHEFFIELD, NOW LOADING For LIVERPOOL, will sail as soon as permission can be obtained. She has elegant accommodations for a few passengers, if applied for in time; otherwise small freight will be taken. Apply to Josiah Coeper. Oct. 26.
For Charter, to the West-Indies, The fast sailing brig STRANGER, John Perkins, master, burthen about 1300 barrels, is ready to receive a cargo. Moses Myers. October 19.
For LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing coppered Ship CALEDO- NIAN, John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hogheads of tobacco—will receive on freight a cargo immediately, and sail on the embargo being off.
Also for Freight or Sale, The fast sailing coppered Ship ARTIC, Samuel Davis, master, Philadelphia built, burthen 200 tons, seven years old, now ready to receive a cargo. The Brig EXPERIMENT, Henry Dickson, master, burthen 140 tons, and will carry 1100 barrels flour. For terms apply to William Dickson. October 7.
For Charter, The Ship JANE, Burthen 420 tons.
THE Ship INDUSTRY, Burthen 280 tons.
AND THE Ship COURTNEY, Burthen 200 tons.
These Ships will be ready to receive cargoes in 15 days, and may commence loading for any port where an American vessel can with safety go to—the freight to be settled when a clearance can be obtained. Apply to William Pennock. October 5.
FOR SALE, A fine New SCHOONER of 125 tons burthen, will carry about 1000 barrels, now ready to launch, her cabin and joiner's work complete, built in Mathews. Also, A very handsome Pilot-Boat built SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, measures 83 feet on keel, 22 feet beam, 8 feet hold, and can be launched in a few days. Also, One ditto of similar dimensions, can be launched in a month, the rigging of the two last is now fitting.
Also, A new BRIG of 160 tons, completely fitted, now lying at Loyall's wharf.
Also, A VESSEL of 185 tons, on the stocks, can be launched in a month. This vessel is of superior model and workmanship, and all her materials completely seasoned. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. September 28.
For SALE, or will be Bartered, in part for Tobacco, Flour, or Naval Stores. 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 bds. MOLASSES, 500 sacks LIVER SALT, 5000 bushels CARL SALT, superior quality, 25 crates QUEENS WARE. James Young. October 21.
For SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco, 78 puns. choice Old Demarara RUM, James Young. October 19.
Ten Dollars Reward For Negro ALECK, purchased of Mr. Hubbard of this place, of a very dark complexion, has lost his upper fore teeth; had on when he went away a coarse check shirt and cassimere pantaloons, long coat and white hat; he was seen near Tappahannock, Fanny, York, where I suspect he is still lurking, or at Williamsburg where he has a wife. George Veale. August 22.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, Virginia, 14th Nov. 1808. H IS Britannic Majesty's Consul having received official intelligence from Rear Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Cochrane, K. B. Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed, and to be employed at Barbadoes, the Leeward Islands, &c. that the French Leeward Caribbean Islands are declared in a state of strict naval blockade, pursuant to orders signed to him; and the said commander in chief having desired that his Proclamation to that effect may be made as publick as possible, the Consul accordingly annexes a copy of the same for the information of all persons concerned within his district. Nov. 14. tf
BY The Honourable Sir ALEXANDER COCHRANE, K. B. Rear-Admiral of the Red, and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels employed and to be employed at Barbadoes, the Leeward Islands, &c. &c.
WHEREAS an intimation has been received from the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Castlereagh, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, that the strictest naval blockade is to be established over the Leeward French Caribbean Islands—The several captains, commanders, and commanding officers under my orders, are hereby authorized and directed, to stop all neutral vessels destined for any of the Ports of the said Islands; and if they shall appear to be ignorant of the existence of the blockade, and have no enemy property on board, the masters of such neutral vessels shall be apprized thereof, and warned not to proceed to such ports, and a notice written to that effect upon one or more of the principal ship papers. But if a neutral vessel shall appear to have been so warned or to be otherwise informed of the existence of the blockade, or to have sailed from her last neutral port after it may be reasonably supposed that it is notification might have been made public there, and yet be found attempting, or intending to enter either of the ports of the said Islands, such vessel shall be seized and sent into port for legal adjudication. And with respect to neutral vessels coming out of the said Islands having any colonial produce, goods or merchandise on board, appearing to have been laden after knowledge of the blockade—Such vessel shall in like manner be seized and sent in for legal adjudication. Given on board the Belleisle , Carlisle Bay, Barbadoes, 14th October, 1808. ALEXANDER COCHRANE. By command of the Rear-Admiral, JOHN S. TRACEY.
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given, that commodious Fire Proof Dwelling House, situated at the corner of Commerce and Wide-Water Streets, now in the occupancy of the subscriber as a tavern and boarding house, and formerly occupied by Miss Bryan in the same line. The house is in good order and clear of all encumbrances and will be rented on very moderate terms. The person who takes the house can have a part of the furniture at a low price with a liberal credit. Likewise will be rented with the upper part of the house if wished for, the Bell and Porter House , which is fitted up in a neat and handsome manner. For terms apply to the Subscriber upon the premises. Wm. Tonkin. ALSO, will be rented a Lot on Town Point, well enclosed, with a dwelling house in good order, calculated for two families, with Kitchens and other out houses—also a large shed, which may be converted into a carpenter's or cooper's work shop. The terms will be made very reasonable. Apply as above. tf
NORFOLK DRAW BRIDGE. AT the instance of some of the principal Stockholders of this Company, a General Meeting of the whole is requested at the Exchange Coffee-House in Norfolk on Monday the 5th of December next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to take into consideration a subject of high interest to the concern. L. Wheeler, Pres't. Wm. Pennock, James Taylor, jr. Nov. 14.
Female Education. MISS FLETCHER has removed her School to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Kirk as a School-House, (probably better known as the Old Methodist Meeting-House) where she continues to teach Young Ladies the following useful and ornamental branches of Female Education, viz. Reading, Writing, Grammar, Geography, and the Elements of General History. Also, a variety of Needle Works, Tambouring, Embroidering, and Filigree. All these branches are taught by Miss F. for 32 dollars per annum. The French Language, Music, Drawing and Painting, are taught if required; for which an extra charge of 2 dollars per quarter, is made, for each branch. Nov. 11. tf
At a Court held for Norfolk County the 16th day of May, 1808. Martha Allmand, Plaintiff. AGAINST Maximilian Herbert, ex'r. of Edward Allmand, Defendant. IN CHANCERY. ON the motion of the Plaintiff by her Counsel, the order made at July, 1806, referring the accounts between the parties to Master Commissioner Whitehead is set aside.—Whereupon the Court doth refer the accounts between them to Master Commissioner Cowper, to be by him examined, stated and settled, and to the Court reported, with any matters specially stated, thought pertinent by himself, or required by the parties. A Copy. (Teste) Wm. Wilson, Jun. C. C.
The parties in this cause are desired to take notice, that I shall proceed to carry the above order into execution on Saturday next, the 19th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. John Cowper, M. C. Master Commissioner's Office, Nov. 1, 1808.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. R ANAWAY from the Subscriber the first day of September, a negro woman named Enah, aged about 40, quite black, thick lips, highly pitted with the small pox, and lost some of her fore teeth, very sallow looking; carried with her a girl named Phoebe, her child, about 8 years old, remarkable by being lame in her left hand, and limps with her left foot as she walks, of a yellowish complexion, was formerly owned by Mr. Thomas Price afterwards by capt. Drysdale, both of Norfolk, from whom I bought her. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said negroes to me in Portsmouth. I hereby forewarn all persons from harboring said negroes at their peril. William Forsyth. Nov. 11.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 1. Mr. Josiah Dean, member of Congress from Bristol district, passed through this town last week on his way to Washington. We understand that he expressed himself in the most decided manner in favour of the continuance of the embargo. He said he would use all his influence for its continuance until England should be humbled. He hoped that Buonaparte would succeed in conquering Spain, Portugal and all Europe, and that he had his prayers for success. Such, citizens of Bristol, are the sentiments of the man whom you have to represent your distresses at Washington. We trust, that on Monday you will arise in the majesty of your power, and say, for the services of such a man, you have no further need.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Nov. 3. TRUTH IN ITS TRUE COLOURS!
On Tuesday arrived here the brig Jane , captain Morse, who sailed from this port by permission from the President of the United States, about ten weeks since for the purpose of collecting a demand at St. Vincents; having called on the captain, we hand the following as a correct statement made by him: That the vessel sailed from this port on the 14th of August last for St. Vincents for the purpose of collecting a demand for capt. Abraham Shaw against the estate of Josiah Durham, Esq. deceased, and arrived at St. Vincents on the 7th September, collected on said demand 68 puncheons of rum and 28 bds. of molasses, amounting to 4400 dollars 72 cents; on the 2d October sailed from St. Vincents for this port; on the evening of the 5th Oct. in lat. 18, 25, N. long. 68, W. fell in with a French ship of war and two armed brigs in company, brought us to, after firing four guns, sent their boats and took every person on board, and took the brig in tow; it being dark with a breeze, they were not enabled to take our baggage on board the commodore. On the 6th, began to see the sacrifice of property; at daylight the brig's boat was put over the side, and every small article of stores, and the plunder of all the chests were put on board and carried off; at 10 P. M. the three vessels hoisted out their largest boats and began to discharge the brig and receive equally on board each vessel. By this time we learned from one of their people, that their vessels were on their way direct for France, and were only going to take out part of the cargo, then the brig was to share the same fate of the brig Julian , capt. Lee, which was sunk a few days before, after being plundered; she sailed from St. Vincents in company with the Jane , with a similar cargo. After they had taken 35 puncheons of rum, every small article of provision that could be named, and all our light sails and small rigging, and plundered the whole crew of almost all their wearing apparel, they were then about to sink the brig. Proposals were then made on our part to the commodore to purchase the brig after she was condemned by their imperial decree; the answer was, they would consider of the matter till the afternoon, when about half past four they informed us we should have the brig for 1000 dolls. drawing bills on our owners at 90 days, being obliged to comply with those terms, they gave us a bill of sale, with a condemnation of the brig and cargo; we were then permitted to depart, taking on board our vessel the captain and crew of the brig Julian , which made fifteen persons, on board the Jane , with only 40 lbs. bread and 50 lbs. beef, and left in this situation in lat. 12, 30, N. long. 49, 20 W. to stem our hard fate; fortunately on the morning following saw three sail to leeward, which after eight hours chase we came up with, who were humane enough to take seven of our people and supplied us with a small quantity of provisions, which enabled us by the blessing of God, continuing on short allowance, once more to reach our native land of liberty in safety.
From the Federal Republican.
WAR WITH ENGLAND. We understand that letters have been received from a gentleman at the seat of government, said to be in the confidence of the cabinet, stating that the president will recommend to congress a repeal of the embargo, and a declaration of war against England. We set down such a rumour as entitled to no credit.—We cannot bring ourselves to believe, that in the present state of things, both at home and abroad, Mr. Jefferson will venture upon this last act of madness—that he will so far forget the interest and safety of his country, and disregard the opinions of a majority of the people by plunging us into a war with Great-Britain. As much credit as the president takes to himself for making the first discovery of the failure of his mental faculties, he is not yet so far advanced in his dotage, as to expose the nation in its present defenceless state to the fury of a British fleet. Were preparations making to place ourselves in a state of security, to protect our unguarded sea ports from bombardment, some credit might be attached to the report; but while we have no other dependence upon their being preserved from destruction, than the moderation and good will of the enemy, and we know that it is perfectly within the power of a small squadron to lay them in ashes, we cannot believe that our rulers are so improvident as to invite destruction and ruin to their country. Calculations are made that Great-Britain will not wage a war of this ferocious character against the United States—that it will be her policy not to destroy our towns, but that her hostility will be exclusively carried on against our commerce.—Such an expectation is cowardly and ridiculous.—What right have the United States to calculate upon the mildness and forbearance of the British ministry? Have not the unremitting efforts of our administration been employed ever since its accession to power to harass and distress England? Have we
not, by a series of partial and hostile measures, forfeited all claim to her forbearance or her consideration, and acted as the offensive and defensive allies of the great enemy of England? We have already been engaged in the only war which it is in the power of America to carry on against England.—Our proclamations, non-importation acts, and embargoes, weak and ineffectual as they are, have exhausted our only means of revenge or hostility. They have been the means of discovering to England how impotent is our resentment, and contemptible our menaces, with the resources and strength of the nation in the hands of such men as Mr. Jefferson and his secretaries. We do not believe that the British ministry, even if forced into a war with the United States, will be disposed to molest us, except on the high seas. She knows that it is out of our power to injure her, and it is even probable that she will not go to war with us. She has already learnt to do without our commerce, and having done thus much, she can bear all the injuries in the power of a feeble, timid, and time-serving administration to impose on her.
But waving every consideration of our inability, in our present defenceless state, to resist Great-Britain, were she disposed to injure us, there exists reasons which plead more powerfully with Mr. Jefferson than these. He is aware that a majority of the well disposed citizens are decidedly opposed to a rupture with Great-Britain. He well knows that the people of New-England view with abhorrence such an alarming event, and that they have expressed their opinions in a manner not to be mistaken. We, therefore, are satisfied that a war with England is not to be apprehended.
PERPETUAL EMBARGO. Be not deceived. —An expectation has somehow taken possession of the publick mind, that the embargo will soon be raised, and even some important commercial speculations have set on foot, in confidence that such would be the fact. We have just seen a letter from a person in the Treasury Department , at Washington, to a gentleman of respectability in this city, in which are these words, (but I speak from memory.) "An opinion has gone abroad that the embargo will be raised after the meeting of Congress—I have no idea that it will—I cannot conceive on what basis it is founded.—New-York E. Post.
German Linen for Exportation. NIEMEYER & VON KAPFF, OFFER FOR SALE At their Warehouse in Water-Street, at the corner of Maxwell's wharf, for cash, or approved paper only.
54 packages of German Linen, consisting of   140 pieces Osnabrugs,  Entitled to Drawback.    60 pieces Ticklenburgs,    500 pieces White Rolls,    900 Heedens,    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,  700 Straws 1-2 pt. Tumblers,    35 do. Topgallant Duck,  30 doz. do. Decanters,    8000 Coffee Bags,  350 pieces excellent Oil Cloth,    3,500 Gunny Bags,  30 pieces Paper Hanging,    90 boxes best Spanish Sagar,  3 cases Port-Wine.    50 boxes English Pipes,    And at their Store in Main-Street, a great variety of Cutlery and Fancy Articles. Apply as above. Nov. 9.
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash or short credit, at their Store, No. 1, corner of Commerce and Main-Streets, A General Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching season; AMONG WHICH ARE, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 6-4 and 7-4 coarse Cloths, Flannels, Baizes, Coatings, Thicksets, Corduroys, Blankets, Plains, Halfthicks, Scarlet Cardinals, &c. &c. Kendal Cottons in assorted bales, Coarse Hats in assorted boxes, Nails and Spikes of all sizes, F and FF glazed Powder and Shot—ALSO, 500 good Bacon Hams, 30 kegs Lard, 60 barrels Smithfield Apple Brandy, 100 sacks Liverpool Salt, 60 barrels very white Allum Salt, 80 barrels good Coffee, Likewise, 2 grand and 6 small fine toned PIANO FORTES, And a handsome English made GIG and HARNESS, almost new September 21. 3m
Phoenix Fire-Office, Norfolk.
NOTICE. The following Policies issued from this Office expire in the month of November, viz.    283,156  283,160  283,164    157  161  165    159  162  166    159  163  167      168    Richard Taylor, Agent. November 4.
Ten Dollars Reward Will be given to any person who will apprehend and commit to jail, or deliver to Mons. Prin. at Town Point, a French Negress, called SOPHIA, about 18 years of age, with her infant, a Mulatto boy child about 18 months old. She is not very tall, but is handsome, and does not speak good English. Nov. 9. 3t

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS Accompanying the President's Message.
Mr. Madison, Secretary of State, to Gen. Armstrong, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at Paris. (EXTRACT.)
Department of State, May 22, 1807. Sir,
The two last letters received from you were of December 24, and January 15.
The decree of November 21, communicated in the first, had previously reached us, and had excited apprehensions which were repressed only by the intricate import of its articles, and the presumption that it would be executed in a sense not inconsistent with the respect due the treaty between France and the United States. The explanations given you by the minister of marine, were seen by the president with much pleasure, and it only remains to learn that they have been confirmed by the express authority of the emperor. We are the more anxious for this information, as it will fortify the remonstrances which have been presented at London against the British orders of January 7. Should it, contrary to expectation, turn out that the French decree was meant, and is to operate according to the latitude of its terms, you will of course have made the proper representations, grounded as well on the principles of public law, as on the express stipulation of the convention of 1800. Nothing, besides, could be more preposterous, than to blend with an appeal to neutral rights and neutral nations, a gross inuendo of the former, and outrage on the sentiments of the latter: unless it be to invite a species of contest on the high seas, in which the adversary has every advantage. But on the more probable supposition, that the decree will not be unfavourably expounded, it will be still necessary to press on the French government a despatch of such orders to their cruisers in every quarter, as will prevent a construction of the decree favourable to their licentious cupidity. The moment your letter was received, the answer of the French minister of marine to your note was communicated to Gen. Turreau; with a call on him to transmit it immediately to the French governors in the West-Indies. This he readily engaged to do. But notwithstanding the precaution, there are proofs that the West-India privateers have, under colour of the edict, committed depredations which will constitute just claims of redress from their government. Mr. Erving has forwarded a Spanish decree also, avowedly pursuing the example and the views of the French emperor. The terms of this decree are even more vague, or rather more broad, than those of the prototype; and if not speedily recalled or corrected, will doubtless extend the scene of spoliation already begun in that quarter; and of course thicken the clouds that hang over the unity of the two nations."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Madison to General Armstrong. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, February 8th, 1808.
Your letters and communications with Dr. Bullos were duly delivered on the fourteenth day of December. The same conveyance brought a copy of the sentence pronounced by the French prize court in the case of the Horizon, giving a judicial effect to the decree of Nov. 21st, 1806, as expounded in the answer of Mr. Champagny to your letter of the 12th Nov. 1807.
Whilst the French government did not avow or enforce a meaning of the decree of Nov. 1806, in relation to the U. States, extending its power beyond the municipal limit, it could not in strictness be regarded either as an infringement of our neutral or conventional rights; and consequently did not authorize more than a demand of reasonable explanations of its doubtful import, or friendly expostulation with respect to the rigour and suddenness of its innovations.
The case is now essentially changed, the construction of the decree is avowed and executed, which violates as well the positive stipulations of the convention of September 30th, 1800, as the incontestible principles of public law. And the president charges you to superadd to whatever representations you may have previously made, a formal remonstrance as may be best calculated either to obtain a recall of the illegal measure, so far as it relates to the United States, or to have the effect of leaving in full force all the rights accruing to them from a failure to do so.
That the execution of local laws against foreign nations on the high seas, is a violation of the rights of the former, and the freedom of the latter, will not probably be questioned. A contrary principle would, in fact, imply the same exclusive dominion over the entire ocean, as is enjoyed within the limits of the local sovereignty, and a degradation of every other nation from its common rights and equal rank.
If it be contended that the decree as a retaliation on the other belligerent, at the expense of neutral nations, is justified by a culpable acquiescence in the prior measures of that belligerent operating thro' neutrals, you will be able to deny such acquiescence, and to urge moreover that, on a very supposition, the retaliating measure could not be justly enforced, in relation to neutrals, without allowing them at least a reasonable time for choosing between due measures against the prior wrong, and an acquiescence in both. The copy of the representations to the British government, through its minister here, on the subject of its orders of January, 1807, will at once dispel any acquiescence on the part of the United States, and explain the grounds on which the late extension of the French decree of Nov. 1806, is an object of just remonstrance.
The conduct of the French government in giving this extended operation to its decree, and indeed in assing one with such an apparent or doubtful import against the rights of the sea, is the more extraordinary, inasmuch as the inability to enforce it on that element, exhibited the measure in the light of an empty menace, at the same time that it afforded pretexts to her enemy for severe retaliations, for which ample means are found in her naval superiority.
The accumulated dangers to which the illegal proceedings of the belligerents have subjected the commerce and navigation of the United States, having at length induced Congress to resort to an embargo on our vessels, as a measure best fitted for the crisis, being an effectual security for our mercantile property and mariners now at home and daily arriving, and at the same time neither a measure, nor a just cause of war. Copies of this act were, soon after its passage, transmitted to Mr. Pinkney, with
an authority to assure the British government that it was not meant to be viewed in this light, and that it was not meant to be the slightest impediment to amicable negotiations with foreign governments. He was requested to avail himself of an opportunity of communicating to you and Mr. Erving this view of the subject, and I hope you will have there been enabled to present it to the French government. Not relying, however, on that indirect opportunity, I send by this another copy of the act, with an instruction from the president, that you make it the subject of such explanations as will guard against any misconception of the policy which led to it. It is strictly a measure of precaution, required by the dangers incident to external commerce, and being indiscriminate in its terms and operations towards all nations, can give no just offence to any. The duration of the act is not fixed by itself; and will consequently depend on a continuance or cessation of its causes in a degree sufficient in the judgement of the legislature to induce or forbid its repeal. It may be hoped that the inconveniences felt from it by the belligerent nations, may lead to a change of the conduct which imposed the inconveniences of it on ourselves. France herself will be the sufferer, and some of her allies far more. It will be very agreeable to find in that consideration, and still more in her sense of justice, a sufficient motive to an early manifestation of the respect due to our commercial rights. The example would be worthy of the professions she makes to the world on this subject. (To be Continued.)
From the National Intelligencer. The Documents, accompanying the Message of the President, being too extensive for insertion in one paper, we have considered it most satisfactory, in the first instance, to publish the following, which will furnish a tolerable correct idea of the situation of our foreign relations, with the ground taken by our government. In subsequent papers, the whole of the documents shall be given.
Extract of a letter from Gen. Armstrong, to the Secretary of State, dated Bourbon l'Archambault, 28th August, 1808.
Since my arrival at this place, I have been honoured by the receipt of your despatch of the 21st ult. and would immediately return to Paris to renew my discussions with M. de Champagny, either personally, as you suggest, or by writing, had I not the most solemn conviction that any new experiment made at the present moment in either form, and of either character, would certainly be useless, and probably injurious."
FROM MR. PINKNEY TO MR. CANNING. Great Cumberland Place, August 23d, 1808.
Sir—I have had the honour, in consequence of the orders of the President, to recal your attention, in the course of several recent interviews, to the British orders in council of the 7th of January, and 11th of November, 1807, and to the various orders founded upon, or in execution of them; and I now take the liberty to renew, in the mode which I have understood to be indispensable, my instances on that subject.
I need scarcely remind you, sir, that the government of the United States has never ceased to consider these orders as violating its rights, and affecting most destructively its interests, upon grounds wholly inadmissible both in principle and fact.
The letters of Mr. Madison to Mr. Erving of the 20th and 24th of March, 1807, produced by the official communication of that minister of the order of the 7th of January, and the answer of Mr. Madison of the 25th of March, 1808, to a like communication of the orders of the 11th of November, contained the most direct remonstrances against the system which these orders introduce and execute, and expressed the confident expectation of the president that it would not be persisted in.
That expectation has not yet been fulfilled, but it has, notwithstanding, not been relinquished. The president is still persuaded that its accomplishment will result from a careful review by his majesty's government, made in the spirit of moderation and equity, of the facts and considerations which belong to the occasion.
It is not my purpose to recapitulate in this note the statements and reasonings contained in the above mentioned letters of Mr. Madison, in support of the claim of the government of the United States, that the British orders be revoked. I content myself with referring to those letters for proofs which it is not necessary to repeat, and for arguments which I could not hope to improve.
But there are explanations which those letters do not contain, and which it is proper for me now to make. Even these, however, may be very briefly given, since you have already been made acquainted in our late conversations with all their bearings and details.
These explanations go to show that, while every motive of justice conspires to produce a disposition to recall the orders of which my government complains, it is become apparent that even their professed object will be best attained by their revocation.
I had the honour to state to you, sir, that it was the intention of the president, in case Great Britain repealed her orders, as regarded the United States, to exercise the power vested in him by the act of the last session of Congress, entitled "An Act to authorise the President of the United States, under certain conditions, to suspend the operation of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, and the several supplementary acts thereto;" by suspending the embargo law and its supplements, as regards Great Britain.
I am authorised to give you this assurance in the most formal manner; and I trust that upon impartial enquiry it will be found to leave no inducement to perseverance in the British orders, while it creates the most powerful inducements of equity and policy to abandon them.
On the score of justice it does not seem possible to mistake the footing upon which this overture places the subject; and I venture to believe that in any other view there is as little room for doubt.
If, as I propose, your orders should be rescinded as to the United States, and our embargo rescinded as to Great Britain, the effect of these concurrent acts will be, that the commercial intercourse of the two countries will be immediately resumed; while, if France should adhere to maxims and conduct derogatory to the neutral rights of the United States, the embargo, continuing as to her, will take the place of your orders, and lead with an efficacy, not
merely equal to theirs, but probably not much greater, to all the consequences that ought to result from them.
On the other hand, if France should concur in respecting those rights, and commerce should thus regain its fair immunities, and the law of nations its just dominion, all the alleged purposes of the British orders will have been at once fulfilled.
If I forbear to pursue these ideas through all the illustrations of which they are susceptible, it is because the personal conferences to which I have before alluded, as well as the obvious nature of the ideas themselves, render it unnecessary.
I cannot conclude this note without expressing my sincere wish that what I have now suggested, in conformity with the liberal sentiments and enlightened views of the president, may contribute not only to remove the more immediate obstacles to the ordinary intercourse of trade between your country and mine, in a manner consistent with the honour of both, but to prepare the way for a satisfactory adjustment of every question important to their future friendship.
I have the honour to be, With the highest considerations, Sir, Your most obed't humble serv't. (Signed) WM. PINKNEY.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Pinkney to the Secretary of State, dated 24th September, 1808, London.
I am now enabled to transmit to you a copy of Mr. Canning's answer, received only last night, to my note of the 23d of August.
"I regret extremely that the views which I have been instructed to lay before this government, have not been met by it as I had at first been led to expect. The overture cannot fail, however, to place in a strong light the just and liberal sentiments by which our government is animated, and in other respects to be useful and honourable to our country."
FROM MR. CANNING TO MR. PINKNEY. Foreign Office, September 23d, 1808.
The undersigned his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, had the honour to receive the official letter addressed to him by Mr. Pinkney, minister plenipotentiary of the United States, respecting the orders in council issued by his majesty on the 7th of January and 11th November, 1807.
He has laid that letter before the king, and he is commanded to assure Mr. Pinkney that the answer to the proposal which Mr. Pinkney was instructed to bring forward, has been deferred only in the hope that the renewed application which was understood to have been recently made by the government of the United States to that of France, might, in the new state of things which has arisen in Europe, have met with such a reception in France, as would have rendered the compliance of his majesty with that proposal, consistent as much with his majesty's own dignity and the interests of his people, as it would have been with his majesty's disposition towards the United States. Unhappily there is now no longer any reason to believe that such a hope is likely to be realized; and the undersigned is therefore commanded to communicate to Mr. Pinkney the decision which, under the circumstances as they stand, his majesty feels himself compelled, however unwillingly to adopt.
The mitigated measure of retaliation announced by his majesty in the orders in council of the 7th January, and the further extension of that measure (an extension in operation but not in principle) by the orders in council of November, were founded (as has been already repeatedly avowed by his majesty) on the "unquestionable right of his majesty to retaliate upon the enemy the evils of his own injustice"—and upon the consideration that "if third parties incidentally suffered by these retaliatory measures, they were to seek their redress from the power by whose original aggression that retaliation was occasioned."
His majesty sees nothing in the embargo laid on by the President of the United States of America, which varies this original and simple state of the question.
If considered as a measure of impartial hostility against both belligerents, the embargo appears to his majesty to have been manifestly unjust, as, according to every principle of justice, that redress ought to have been first sought from the party originating the wrong. And his majesty cannot consent to buy off that hostility which America ought not to have extended to him, at the expence of a concession made, not to America but to France.
If, as it has more generally been represented by the government of the United States, the embargo is only to be considered as an innocent municipal regulation which affects none but the United States themselves, and with which no foreign state has any concern; viewed in this light, his majesty does not concede that he has the right or the pretension to make any complaint of it, and he has made none. But in this light there appears not only no reciprocity, but no assignable relation, between the repeal by the United States of a measure of voluntary self-restriction, and the surrender by his majesty of his right of retaliation against his enemies.
The government of the United States is not now to be informed that the Berlin decree of Nov. 21, 1806, was the practical commencement of an attempt not merely to check or impair the prosperity of Great Britain, but utterly to annihilate her political existence, through the ruin of her commercial prosperity; that in this attempt almost all the powers of the European continent have been compelled more or less to co-operate; and that the American embargo, though most assuredly not intended to that end (for America can have no real interest in the subversion of the British power, and her rulers are too enlightened to act from any impulse against the real interests of their country) but by some unfortunate concurrence of circumstances, without any hostile intention, the American embargo did come in aid of "the blockade of the European continent" precisely at the very moment when, if that blockade could have succeeded at all, this interposition of the American government would most effectually have contributed to its success.
To this universal combination, his majesty has opposed a temperate but determined retaliation upon the enemy; trusting that a firm resistance would defeat this project, but knowing that the smallest concession would infallibly encourage a perseverance in it.
The struggle has been viewed by other powers not without an apprehension that it might be fatal to this country. The British government has not disguised from itself that the trial of such an experi-
ment might be arduous and long; though it has never doubted of the final issue. But if that issue, as the British government confidently anticipated, has providentially arrived much sooner than it could have been hoped; if "the blockade of the continent," as it has been triumphantly styled by the enemy, is raised even before it had been well established; and if that system, of which extent and continuity were the vital principles, is broken up into fragments utterly harmless and contemptible; it is nevertheless important in the highest degree to the reputation of this country (a reputation which constitutes great part of her power) that this disappointment of the hopes of her enemies should not have been purchased by any concession; that not a doubt should remain to distant times of her determination and of her ability to have continued her resistance; and that no step which could even mistakenly be misconstrued into concession should be taken on her part, while the smallest link of the confederacy remains undissolved; or while it can be a question whether the plan devised for her destruction has or has not either completely failed or been unequivocally abandoned.
These considerations compel his majesty to adhere to the principles on which the orders in council of the 7th January and the 11th November are founded, so long as France adheres to that system by which his majesty's retaliatory measures were occasioned and justified.
It is not improbable, indeed, that some alterations may be made in the orders in council, as they are at present framed; alterations calculated not to abate their spirit or impair their principle, but to adapt them more exactly to the different state of things which has fortunately grown up in Europe, and to combine all practicable relief to neutrals, with a more severe pressure upon the enemy.
But of alterations to be made with this view only, it would be un candid to take any advantage in the present discussion: however it might be hoped, that in their practical effect, they might prove beneficial to America, provided the operation of the embargo were not to prevent her from reaping that benefit.
It remains for the undersigned, to take notice of the last paragraph of Mr. Pinkney's letter. There cannot exist on the part of Mr. Pinkney, a stronger wish than there does on that of the undersigned, and of the British government, for the adjustment of all the differences subsisting between the two countries.
His majesty has no other disposition than to cultivate the most friendly intercourse with the United States.
The undersigned is persuaded, that Mr. Pinkney would be one of the last to imagine, what is often idly asserted, that the depression of any other country is necessary, or serviceable to the prosperity of this. The prosperity of America is essentially the prosperity of Great Britain, and the strength and power of Great Britain are not for herself only, but for the world. When those adjustments shall take place, to which, though unfortunately not practicable at this moment, nor under the conditions prescribed by Mr. Pinkney, the undersigned, nevertheless, confidently looks forward; it will perhaps be no insecure pledge, for the continuance of the good understanding between the two countries, that they will have learnt duly to appreciate each other's friendship; and that it will not hereafter be imputed to Great Britain, either on the one hand that she envies American industry, as prejudicial to British commerce, or, on the other hand, that she is compelled to confess an intercourse with America, as absolutely necessary to her own existence.
His majesty would not hesitate to contribute, in any manner in his power, to restore to the commerce of the United States, its wonted activity; and if it were possible to make any sacrifice for the repeal of the embargo, without appearing to deprecate it as a measure of hostility, he would gladly have facilitated its removal as a measure of inconvenient restriction upon the American people.
The undersigned is commanded, in conclusion, to observe, that nothing is said in Mr. Pinkney's letter, of any intention to repeal the proclamation by which the ships of war of Great Britain are interdicted from all those rights of hospitality in the ports of the United States, which are freely allowed to the ships of his majesty's enemies.
The continuance of an interdiction which, under such circumstances, amounts so nearly to direct hostility, after the willingness professed, and the attempt made by his majesty, to remove the cause on which that measure had been originally founded, would afford but an inauspicious omen for the commencement of a system of mutual conciliation; and the omission of any notice of that measure in the proposal which Mr. Pinkney has been instructed to bring forward, would have been of itself a material defect in the overture of the President.
But the undersigned is commanded no further to dwell upon this subject than for the purpose of assuring Mr. Pinkney, that on this and every other point in discussion between the two governments, his majesty earnestly desires the restoration of a perfect good understanding, and that his majesty would decline no measure for the attainment of that object, which should be compatible with his own honor and just rights, and with the interests of his people.
The undersigned requests Mr. Pinkney will accept the assurances of his high consideration. (Signed) GEORGE CANNING. (To be Continued.)
AUCTION.
On Friday next the 18th instant, at 11 o'clock, at my Office, will be sold on a credit of 60 days for all sums over 100 dollars—Approved notes.
 1 hhd. Old Jamaica Rum,  1 do. Antigua do.  7 do. Grenada do.  1 pipe MADEIRA WINE,  1 very old do.  12 barrels SUGAR,  3 crates EARTHEN-WARE,  3 packages Glass Tumblers and Decanters,  12 dozen Madeira Wine,  7 puncheons Grenada RUM. 
ALSO—for Cash—
 2 trunks of Dry-Goods,  3 trunks PICTURES,  1 trunk DRESSING CASES. 
WM. B. LAMP, V. M.
Nov 16 Cpt. HAMILTON'S New Baltimore Packet William & Mary Will sail for Baltimore To-Morrow, wind and weather permitting. For freight or passage apply on board at Newton's wharf. Nov. 16.

[In our last we took occasion to notice what would be the probable consequences of a continuation of our embargo, if continued for any length of time. We adverted particularly to the effect which it would produce in those countries that had depended on us for supplies of the various products of our country. We did not expect to be able to furnish so soon such strong evidence in support of what we had advanced in our remarks on the letter of Mr. Murdoch, of London.]
The following is an extract of a letter from a very opulent mercantile house in Jamaica, who are at the same time agents for a number of large estates owned by persons in London, to a merchant in this town. We hope our readers will not consider this as one of those letters which are written by persons unacquainted with what they write about, or one of those letters manufactured for party purposes. The house in Jamaica is well known, and the merchant here is one of our very intimate friends. The planters of this country will read this letter with interest.]
Kingston, 30th August, 1808.
"The prospect of markets being opened on the continent (of Europe) are now so great, that no person will think of sending produce to America, to run the risk of having it locked up by an embargo. We consider this measure one of the best that could possibly happen for the interest of Jamaica. The planters, whose negroes were unprofitably employed in making sugar, have now turned part of them to the culture of provisions. There never was a more abundant supply than at present; from one place of our own we expect to sell two thousand bushels of corn—What flour is wanted, is only for the navy, army and towns, which a few cargoes will fully supply, and when your embargo is off, you will find our markets full, and your products selling for little or nothing. We are splitting our own hogshead staves and heading; we trust to a supply from Quebec for our puncheons; and our coffee we can put in bags. We every day feel ourselves more independent of you, and laugh at the policy of your government, which is giving us the trade of the world, while your ships are rotting by the wharves. We would not be at all surprised to find our government preventing American vessels from trading to their colonies, particularly if a peace takes place."
[The following communication was received some time since, but as we did not know the author, we did not insert it, and stated our objections to insert matter so seriously affecting the character of an officer in government service, upon the bare authority of an anonymous correspondent.]
We are now, however, furnished with such respectable evidence in support of the facts therein stated, that we conceive it our duty to lay them before the publick.
This is another evidence of the mischiefs which flow from the embargo laws. In order to guard against their violation, a petty tyrant is placed in every part of the country. His suspicions are proof of guilt, and ignorance and brutality set in judgment upon, and punish or insult respectable citizens. We repeat what we often before said, that a continuation of the embargo will produce a revolution in the morals of the people, and finally in the government.]
FOR THE LEDGER.
At a time, Mr. Editor, when the violence of party animosity has smothered every generous emotion, and when all feeling for the general good have been destroyed by the thirst of individual advantage, the violation of justice and the infraction of law, need not excite our astonishment. The acquisition of power by submitting to imposition, and consenting to become the passive tools of party, must necessarily be attended by a dereliction of every principle of honor and a sacrifice of publick benefit to personal emolument. In a government whose policy it is to invest with authority, those only whose plan and flexible patriotism, can accommodate the interest of the nation to the will of a leader, and whose easy virtue can discover, in the necessity of the case, an universal apology for the measures of party, law, as a natural consequence, ceases to be feared, and becomes an object of contempt. The infringement of right, may well escape with impunity where the connivance of government at similar outrages, authorises a well-founded expectation that the perpetrator will soon be placed beyond the reach of retribution. That mushroom importance which is built on the unstable foundation of a patron's smiles, as it was bestowed thro' favor, may be destroyed by caprice, and the uncertainty of its tenure invariably occasions its abuse. Of this truth, Mr. Editor, we need not look beyond the precincts of our own country, to be thoroughly convinced, nor need I, under the present circumstances of the country, declare the subject of so plain an allusion. At a time when the valuable commerce of this extensive country is annihilated, by the visionary projects of a theoretical administration, and when, instead of a dignified preparation to resist the encroachments of foreign powers, the whole naval force of the nation, is employed in paralyzing the efforts of laudable industry, the indignation of an injured people readily discovers the authors of their
wrongs. The repeated and outrageous insults experienced by the peaceable inhabitants of the United States, from the imperious vanity of gun-boat commanders since the enactment of the embargo law, (that ridiculous hobby horse of a puerile administration) have ceased to excite surprise, altho' they are still remembered with indignant contempt. The selfish policy of the leading party, has happily selected fit characters for the execution of the plans suggested by foreign love or foreign fear, and the concurrence of circumstances has rendered useful that establishment, which, like the bed of Procrustes, has no definite object, but is made to be fitted by evasion. The judgment and the passions of this nation have too often been addressed on the subject of the injuries they are suffering, but whether these outrages from usurping authority, will be sufficient to dispel their delusions, is a secret hidden within the bosom of time. Another fact has transpired to swell the black catalogue of abominable impositions, which possibly, when impartially stated, may operate to whet still keener, the edge of publick indignation.
The harbor of Chingoteague, was the theatre of the transaction to which I allude. Two coasting vessels, the one the property of a Mr. Coward, the other belonging to a Mr. Bain, had put into this port to receive cargoes, and the former, having accomplished her object, was about to take her departure for some port in the United States. As the captain, however, did not consider his supply of bread large enough for the voyage he contemplated, and wishing to avail himself of a fair wind, captain Bain generously offered him a barrel, which he immediately conveyed to his own vessel. This transaction did not escape the observation of the vigilant and patriotic captain of a cutter, which had been sent from Philadelphia to supply the temporary absence of a gun-boat, stationed there by the government; and as the vessel was sufficiently large for foreign trade, she very naturally excited his suspicion. With such trifling characters as Sawyer, the captain of the cutter, to suspect is to condemn, and the probability of an offence is deemed a sufficient pretext for the exercise of their "little brief authority." Of course, this open transaction, performed without disguise in the face of day, was instantly construed into an insolent attempt to evade the laws of the country and to insult the dignified presence of those appointed to execute them. Sawyer, therefore, not only inhibited the captain from keeping the bread, but with his own men, insultingly conveyed it back to the vessel from which it was obtained. His abrupt and careless manner of placing it on board, burst the barrel and occasioned the loss of a considerable portion of the bread. This drew from one of Bain's crew, a moderate and respectful remonstrance. Sawyer's testy pride could not brook this, and he threatened to carry the sailor to the gangway if he was insolent. The sailor independently replied, that such an act would cost him his commission. With many low bred epithets, characteristically insulting, Sawyer rejoined that he would soon try how far his power extended, and forcibly conveying the sailor to the cutter, he numerically inflicted on his bare back, one hundred and eight stripes!! But this, Mr. Editor, was not enough. The vengeance of insulted pride, did not stop here. Under all the affliction of this unfeeling castigation, the unfortunate victim was doomed to support the additional hardships of imprisonment and chains. He was instantly put in irons, and exposed on the deck of the vessel, in that forlorn situation, to all the inclemency of the weather for the remainder of that day and all the succeeding night.
Think, Mr. Editor, what would have been your feelings in a situation like this. How must the bosom of indignation, swell at the idea of so ignominious a tirade, so galling a triumph of insulting pride. Can we, let me ask, find in the annals even of the British navy, so often made the subject of abuse, for unauthorized acts, so arrogant and atrocious a usurpation of power?—Would a British admiral, with the whole compass of ocean under his command, dare thus wantonly to encroach upon the liberties of a free citizen? And yet, Mr. Editor, this man is likely to elude the grasp of justice!—Against this gross violator of the laws, both of his country and of humanity, the vindictive arm has not been raised, and a transaction which but a fortnight ago, was re-echoed thro' this peninsula with all the acrimony of aggravated insult, is now scarce suffered to excite a murmur of indignation. It is surely time that the people of this nation had awoke from the lethargy in which they have so long slumbered. That torpid submission to the will of leading men, so prominently characteristic of the times, must be shaken off by a bold effort, or the people of the United States must expect the infliction of repeated injuries, until they will be too weak to resist the encroachments of power, or arrest the progress of oppression.
AN EASTERN-SHORE-MAN.
Northampton.
We have the pleasure of laying before our readers a part of the Documents submitted to Congress by the President, which we have copied from papers devoted to the administration, being such parts as have been selected by the editors of those papers.
We have considered that it may be useful to our readers to have the decrees and orders referred to, before them; with that view, we re-publish an extract of the celebrated Berlin Decree, and the Order
of January 7, 1807, which we beg our readers to peruse with attention, in order that the remarks we shall offer, may be more candidly considered.
The Berlin Decree is dated the 21st November, 1806. Any remarks upon its contents are unnecessary; it attacked our neutral rights as an independent nation, and violated a treaty which France had entered into with the United States. How have the American government resisted it? On the 24th of December, Mr. Armstrong writes to the French minister of marine for an explanation of this decree, who answers and says, "Je pense" "I think" this decree does not apply to the United States; but you must seek an explanation from M. Talleyrand, as it is not my department to explain." With this explanation Mr. Armstrong was well pleased, and the President and Mr. Madison were well pleased. We bear no more of the Berlin decree until the 22d of May, 1807, when Mr. Madison wrote Mr. Armstrong on the subject, and for the first time, as appears from the letter. What Mr. Armstrong did afterwards, we know not; therefore, we will take up the British Order of the 7th of January, 1807.—This order was only an interdiction of what has been considered by civilians, as a doubtful right of trade. It did not attack our right to trade to and from France; it only restricted our right to carry on the coasting trade of France, or to places possessed by her armies. But our government, as early as the 20th of March, 1807, began their remonstrances against this order—See Mr. Pinkney's letter to Mr. Canning; and as it will more fully appear in a letter we shall give in our next. Monstrous as the Berlin decree was, our government were silent for six months, but the British order was resisted as soon as it was heard of.
This is a proof of our impartiality, towards both belligerents. It is curious to perceive that Mr. Madison in his letter to Mr. Armstrong, urges him to press the French government upon the subject of the Berlin decree, because it would aid the remonstrances then making in London against the order of January. One would think that the order of time in which the Decree and Order issued, exclusive of the import of the Decree, should have produced a remonstrance against the Decree first.
There are a great number of persons, who have said that the French had never acted under the Berlin decree, until the orders of November 1807 were issued. We refer such persons to Mr. Madison's letter to Mr. Armstrong of the 22d of May 1807, in which he says that captures had been made by the French and Spaniards, by the former under the Berlin decree, and by the latter, under a decree issued in imitation of the Berlin decree.
With respect to the general complexion of this correspondence, we shall say but little, but we cannot pass without notice, one fact. While the government here were assuring its deluded supporters, that the embargo was a strong measure, that would reduce France and England to submission, the ministers of the United States were instructed to assure the governments of both belligerents, that the embargo, was a mild, peaceable measure. Mr. Canning will not consider it other, than as first represented, a good natured, peaceable measure. We shall not comment on the correspondence between Mr. Pinkney and Mr. Canning, for we feel too much humbled and mortified.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
Continued from our last.
   Madison Monroe Pinkney     Augusta County, 3099 984 9   336 0 328   3435 984 337  
Extract from the Berlin Decree of the 21st November, 1806.
 Art. I. The British islands are declared in a state of blockade.  II. All commerce and correspondence with the British islands are prohibited. In consequence, the letters or packets addressed either to England, or to an Englishman, or written in the English language, shall not be allowed to pass the post offices, and shall be seized.  III. Every English subject, of whatever profession or condition soever, who shall be found in the countries occupied by our troops, or by those of our allies, shall be made prisoners of war.  IV. All magazines, merchandise and property whatsoever, belonging to an English subject, shall be declared a lawful prize.  V. The trade in English merchandise is forbidden; and all merchandise belonging to England, or coming from its manufactures and colonies, is declared a lawful prize.  VI. The half of the produce of the confiscation of merchandise and property, declared a lawful prize by the preceding articles, shall be employed to indemnify the merchants for the losses they have sustained by the capture of their merchantmen by English cruisers.  VII. No vessels coming directly from England, or from the English colonies, or having been there since the publication of the present decree, shall be received into any port.  VIII. Every vessel which, by means of a false declaration, shall transgress the above clause, shall be seized; and the vessel and cargo shall be confiscated as if they were English property. 
At the Court of the Queen's Palace, the 7th of January, 1807.
Present, the King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council—
Whereas, the French government have issued certain orders, which, in violation of the usages of war, purport to prohibit the commerce of all neutral nations with his majesty's dominions—and also to prevent such nations from trading with any other country, in any articles of the growth, produce or manu-
facture of his majesty's dominions; and whereas the said government has also taken upon itself to declare all his majesty's dominions to be in a state of blockade, at a time when the fleets of France and her allies are themselves confined within their own ports, by the superior valour and discipline of the British navy; and whereas such attempts on the part of the enemy would give to his majesty an unquestionable right of retaliation, and would warrant his majesty in enforcing the same prohibition of all commerce with France, which that power vainly hopes to effect against the commerce of his majesty's subjects, a prohibition which the superiority of his majesty's naval forces might enable him to support, by actually investing the ports and coasts of the enemy with numerous squadrons and cruisers, so as to make the entrance or approach thereto manifestly dangerous; and whereas, his majesty, tho' unwilling to follow the example of his enemies, by proceeding to an extremity so distressing to all nations not engaged in the war, and carrying on their accustomed trade, yet feels himself bound, by a due regard to the just defence of the rights and interest of his people, not to suffer such measures to be taken by the enemy, without taking some steps on his part to restrain this violence, and to retort upon them the evils of their own injustice.
His majesty is thereupon pleased by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that no vessel shall be permitted to trade from one port to another, both which ports shall belong to, or be in the possession of France or her allies, or shall be so far under their control as that British vessels may not freely trade theret; and the commanders of his majesty's ships of war and privateers shall be, and are hereby instructed to warn every neutral vessel coming from any such port, and destined to another such port, to discontinue her voyage, and not to proceed to any such port; and any vessel, after being so warned, or any vessel coming from any such port, after a reasonable time shall have been afforded for receiving information of his majesty's order, which shall be found proceeding to another such port, shall be captured and brought in, and together with her cargo, shall be condemned as lawful prize. And his majesty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and judges of the high court of admiralty, and courts of vice-admiralty, are to take the necessary measures herein as to them shall respectively appertain.
W. FAWKENER.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st instant, at the dwelling house of the late Mr. David Patterson, deceased.
All his Household and Kitchen Furniture, a Phaeton and Horse, a Mule and Cart, the one-half of two Rowan in the Presbyterian Church. Also several valuable Negroes, one of which is a good Blacksmith; Ship Carpenter's Tools; Blocks and Falls; Crabs; Pitch Kettles; Spades; Oak and Pine Plank, Pine Sea-Eng. &c.—Blacksmith's Tools; Bar Iron; Iron Knees; Tilers and a parcel of Hinges and Bots; Sheathing Paper; Nails and Spikes. The WITHE occupied by the deceased as a Ship Carpenter's Yard, is offered for RENT, with or without Six or Eight good Negro Ship Carpenters; or the Blacksmith's Shop is for RENT also. By order of D. R. WADDEY, Adm'r. S. Marks, jr.
Nov 16
AUCTION.
ON FRIDAY next the 18th instant, WILL BE SOLD for cash, at the dwelling house of the late Capt. D. H. Hinchman, in the town of Portsmouth, a QUANTITY OF Household & Kitchen Furniture, the property of Mr. William Harrison of Baltimore, by order of his agent.
Solomon Marks, jr.
Nov 9.
FOR CHARLESTON.
The Regular PACKET PLOUGHBOY, Capt. F. Hall, is monthly expected from Baltimore. For freight or passage apply to D. R. Waddey, & Co.
Nov 16.
Landing this day, on Newton's wharf, from the sch'r William,
   212 hogsheads, } MOLASSES,   40 tierces,   15 barrels  
A few hds. and bbls. SUGAR, 9 bbls. and 5 bags Green COFFEE. FOR SALE BY Christopher Fry.
Nov 16.
COW POCK.
DOCTOR BALFOUR informs those persons who have not had the Small Pox, and who are anxious to avoid being susceptible of it (as it is said to exist in the county of Princess Ann about Nott's Island, and there has been a case in Richmond,) that he now has several arms with a genuine vaccine pock, fit to inoculate from. He will take a young man as a Student of physics.
Nov 16.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those having claims to render them properly attested, to D. R. WADDEY, Adm'r.
Nov 16.
FOR SALE,
At my Office by the Package, ENTITLED TO DRAWBACK,
   7 Trunks MUSLINS,   8 do. CALICOES,   9 do. Pullian HANDKERCHIEFS,   1 do. MADRASS do.   2 do. GINGHAMS.  
ALSO, Bales white and blue Kendall COTTONS. Wm. B. Lamb.
Nov 9.
FOR SALE,
30,000 acres valuable LAND,
situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8. lawit
Williamson's Packet will sail for Alexandria Saturday next. November 16.
Palmer's Packet will sail for Alexandria on Saturday next, wind and weather permitting. November 16.

FALL GOODS.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received a general assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, Which they will sell at very reduced prices for CASH, by Wholesale and Retail, at No 75, Main-street. October 19.
MR. LEROY ANDERSON'S REMOVAL,
LEAVING this place destitute of an ESTABLISH- MENT for the EDUCATION of YOUNG LADIES; and Mrs. CAMP having determined to remain here another season and to receive boarders as heretofore; I propose, in conjunction with Mr. George Blackburn, professor of Mathematics in the College of William and Mary, to undertake the charge of an Academy in the same house, wherein it was usually kept next door to Mrs. Camp's. In this Academy, young ladies will be taught all the bran- ches more immediately conducive to mental improvement, and those ornamental accomplishments which are deemed so necessary that they have become an almost indispensable part of female education. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic; the English Gram- mar, Geography, and History; will constitute the English Department, the charge of which will be undertaken by Mr. Blackburn. Under the denomination of accomplishments will be com- prehended the French Language; Music, Drawing and Dancing; which will be taught by me. Mr. Blackburn's acknowledged scientific abilities, and his skill and experience as an instructor of youth; our united exertions; and our punctilious attention to the duties of our respective departments, induce us to hope that our lessons will be attended with all possible advantage to our pupils. Parents and Guardians who feel disposed to encourage this establishment will be informed of the terms by applica- tion to
A. Plunkett,
Teacher of the French Language in Wil- iam and Mary College.
N. B. The tuition will commence on the 15th day of November next, and close on the 15th day of July following Williamsburg, October 26.
FOR SALE
On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stowed SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5.
MOROCCO.
MEGGESON & LAPLANTE,
Are now opening a handsome assortment of MOROCCO, assorted colours, of their own manufacture, viz. Cochineal Red, common do. Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple, and Black, Which can be seen at Mr. Theo. Armistead's Ware House on Campbell's Wharf, or at their factory near Mr. Theo. Armistead's Tan-Yard. October 14.
FOR SALE,
3000 bushels Liverpool SALT, a-float. In Store. At their establishment near Campbell's wharf, 100 pieces Russia Canvas, 60 do. Raven's Duck, 300 do. English do. 1 to 7. With a general and extensive assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, on liberal terms by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. October 7.
NOW LANDING
On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM. September 2.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale this Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb 20.
FRESH GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS,
Have just received, Cambricks and Common Callicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. Also, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9.
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 Sial Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with these the best workmen 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 fur- nish, 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 complaint. He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York
for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties.
JOURNEMEN WANTED.
The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, 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, or any state in the union north of this. October 3.
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.
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 Grip- ings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken from after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickles at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many re- spectable 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 assist confirmation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an in- contestible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robert- son'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 would not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had I not been called to by a friend, 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. I immediately did so, 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 im- mediately 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 ex- plain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
Mr. Dyott, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water
Sir, 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, of 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 on a vomiting and lax, 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. Robert- son's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your me- dicines 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 effect- ed my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
Mr. Dyott, 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 af- flicted, 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 that 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. Dyott. 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 must 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 im, oblige 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. Dyott. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the pro- prietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Phila- delphia; and by appointment at BOSSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Peterburg. May 23. lawly
FOR SALE
In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton.
Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum 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. September 9. GEO. MURRAY, & Co.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated Apply to September 14. John Granbery.
FOR SALE.
On board the British ship John, capt. Gilmer, just arrived from Liverpool, 250 Tons STOVE SALT, loose and in sacks. 50 crates QUEEN'S WARE—By October 24. C. & F. Whittle.
FOR RENT,
That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris.
Also, That commodious House on Catha- rine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad- joining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.
Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker.
Who has in Store, A few thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15. C. & F. Whittle.
We have for SALE on our Wharf,
200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 258 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt. Jamaica Coffee, in hds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. La Guira do. 30 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 5000 bushels Isea, 8500 do. St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Is- land, 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes Old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 bds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. July 13. C. & F. Whittle.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th Decem- ber last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Black- smith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went out a dark cloth suit coat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th Dec- ember last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeav- our to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and a reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina. August 26. JOHN WALKER.
NOTICE is hereby given, That two runaway slaves were committed to the jail of North- ampton county in the month of August last past; the one named GEORGE, 5 feet 7 inches high, of a dark complex- ion and full face, formerly belonging to Mr. John Waddey of the county of Northampton; he says he belongs to a Mr. John Trowers of Richmond county in Virginia; but it is un- known to me that he has made other representations concerning the person to whom he belongs, and it was supposed that he belonged to some person in North Carolina or to the South- ward. His clothing is of country manufacture and alto- gether of cotton.
The other of the said two slaves is a woman named BET- TY, passing for the wife of the said George, she is 4 feet 11 inches high, of a dark complexion, now far advanced in preg- nancy, and presumably belonging to the same person with the said George; but she has always refused to make any disclosure concerning her master or his residence. She was almost destitute of clothing when committed to jail, so that no distinctive description can be given thereof, but has been since furnished with plain and warm clothing suitable to her condition. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay the lawful charges and take the said slaves away; otherwise they will be disposed of, as the law directs. John Snead, Jailer of Accomack County. Oct. 21, 1808.
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ship Hero, from Liverpool, part of their FALL SUPPLY, and are in daily expectation of the remainder by the next arrivals, to compleat their assort- ment, consisting of Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Rose and Striped Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Yorkshire Plains, Half- thicks, 5-4 and 6-4 Cloths, do. Coatings, Beavers and Fri- zes, Carpets and Carpeting, Pipes, Copperas, Nails, Spikes, Powder and Shot.
Also, an extensive assortment of Fine and Fancy Goods, Manchester, Cutlery and Hardware, a of which they will sell by the package, piece, or retail, on very low terms for Cash or approved Paper.
They have likewise for Sale, Prime Carolina Pork and Lard, Old Jamaica Rum, and a few bales of Twilled Sacking. September 16. 2m
BURR'S TRIAL.
THE subscribers to the Report of BURR'S TRIAL, are respectfully informed, that the first volume has arrived from Philadelphia, and is now ready to be delivered at Pe- tersburg and Richmond: A sufficient number of copies will be forwarded as speedily as possible to different parts of the country, and deposited at places convenient to subscri- bers, of which notice will be duly published. Gentlemen who have been so obliging as to take subscription papers, will confer a great favour on the Reporter, by transmitting them immediately to him at this place, or to Hopkins and Earle, booksellers at Philadelphia, as may be most convenient, in order that the books may be distributed accordingly. The second volume is in the press, and every exertion will be made to have it speedily ready for delivery. As the expenses and labour attendant on the publication, have been very great, the price to non-subscribers will be unavoidably rais- ed. The moderate addition of fifty cents per volume will be required of them. David Robertson. Petersburg, October 21. 7t
Landing on Commerce-Street, THE CARGO of the Brig Fame, Capt. Stone, from Havana—Comprising of Prime Muscovado SUGARS in hogs- heads and barrels, Best Green COFFEE in bags and barrels, Clyed SUGAR in boxes, ORANGES and LIMES. For Sale by October 12. MOSES MYERS.
TURK'S-ISLAND SALT,
FOR SALE, On board the Swedish schooner Gustaf Adolph. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. October 21.
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
LOTTERY OFFICE.
LOTTERY TICKETS FOR SALE
IN THE Philadelphia Grand Lotteries, BY R. H. HUGHES, No. 69, CHESTNUT-STREET.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY For the Universalist Church, Authorised by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania, passed the first day of February, 1808.
1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000 1 10,000 1 5,000 1 4,000 1 3,000 2 2,000 3 1,000 6 500 6 400 10 300 20 200 40 100 100 50 3,516 12 42,192
6 Stationary. 3,708 107,592
3,714 First drawn blank first day's drawing 1,000 Do. when 1,500 tickets shall be drawn 1,000 Do. 3,000 do. 1,000 Do. 5,000 do. 2,000 Do. 8,000 do. 2,000 First drawn blank on the last day's drawing 10,000
12,460 tickets at 10 dollars 124,600 124,592 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets at $ 11.
THE SECOND CLASS OF THE Holy Trinity Church Lottery.
1 prize of $ 10,000 2 do. of 5,000 1 do. of 4,000 1 do. of 2,000 8 do. of 1,000 4 do. of 500 8 do. of 300 16 do. of 200 26 do. of 100 75 do. of 50 155 do. of 20 And a proportionate number of smaller prizes.— Tickets $ 8.
Bustleton and Smithfield Turnpike Road Company.
Scheme on an improved plan entirely different from any other.
HENRY PRATT, Esq. President. 1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000 1 5,000 1 2,000 2 1,000 11 500 20 250 40 200 70 100 100 50 100 30 100 55 102 20 864 15 12,960
7,500 Tickets at 10 dollars each, is 75,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. For the convenience of the publick, half tickets will be provided by the managers, and signed as the whole tickets. Prizes payable in Cash at the Bank of the United States, on the next day after each drawing day. The whole Lottery will be drawn in fourteen days; and to save expense, only as many numbers will be drawn as there are prizes; the residue will of course be blanks.
USEFUL ARTS LOTTERY.
 CASH PRIZES.