Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-10-09 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUD.
VOL. VI.
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 9, 1809.
NO. 461
For Charter, The Ship UNION, Capt. Shaw, burthen 250 tons, will carry about 250 hogsheads tobacco. Also, The Brig SAMPSON. Capt. Mason, 161 tons, will carry about 180 bds. both in good order, and ready to take on board. Freight to Spain or Portugal will be preferred. Richard Blow. October 6.
For Charter, The Ship FAME, Captain Leamon, burthen 380 hogsheads. Tobacco, in complete order for the reception of a Cargo. Also, For Sale or Charter, The new Ship Amphitrite, Captain Califf, burthen 250 tons, completely fitted with the best materials. Warren Ashley. September 27.
For Charter, The fine Brig VENUS, W. Trafetham, master, burthen 180 Tons. Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, 400 boxes Brown Havana Sugar, sup. qual. 50 barrels Muscovado do. do. 100,000 wt. prime Green Coffee. Sept. 18.
For Freight to Europe or the West-Indies, the fine fast-sailing Schooner CAROLINE, Heavily Bayton, master, burthen 1000 barrels, can be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days. For terms apply to the captain on board at Campbell's wharf, or Bowden & Milhado. September 13.
For Freight or Charter, The fine new Ship PRINCE MADOC, John Moore, master, burthen 420 hogsheads. Apply to Jennings & Roddey. For Sale on board said Ship, 200 bundles HAY; 54 SPARS, 2,300 feet Pine Boards; 500 weight Sheathing Paper, 4 casks Sheathing Nails; 19 kegs Butter. September 11.
The new copper fastened Brig HEROINE, Capt. John Maxwell, is offered for Freight or Charter, burthen 200 tons or 1600 barrels, and in complete readiness for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the captain, or John Tabb. Who offers for Sale, 60 hogsheads TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection, particularly selected. September 4.
60 hogsheads St. Kitt's MOLASSES, 60 do. Sugar; 50 do. Jamaica Coffee, 3 do. Guadalupe do. 52,500 wt. St. Domingo do. 200 bales Sea-Island and Upland Cotton, 1000 hogsheads Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco, 5000 bushels coarse Salt; 15,000 do. Liverpool blown do. 6 pipes Old London particular Wine, 50 crates Queen's Ware, assorted, 150 barrels Superfine and Fine Flour, Russia and Raven's Duck, Country Gin, Rum, &c. For Sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle.
A Good Stanch VESSEL, Of 150 to 180 hogsheads wanted. July 28.
ANTIGUA RUM. Landing from on board the sch'r Catharine Shepherd, 25 puncheons Antigua RUM. And in Store, 15 punch. choice 6 years old RUM. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey, July 21.
Gingham, Calicoes, and Shirtings. WOOD & HASTINGS. Have just received via Philadelphia, 4 Trunks CALICOES, 3 do. GINGHAMS, 3 do. COTTON SHIRTINGS, part very fine. July 8.
Just Received, A few bales very fine India Cottons, suitable for Shirtings, Nankewees of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks; Russia Sheethings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings. May 8.
LANDING At Newton's wharf, the CARGO of the Brig George, from Matanzas, Consisting of Fine Muscovado SUGAR, in Hhds. Clayed Sugar White and Brown, in boxes, Green Coffee; and a few tons Lignumvitz. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 17.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Jocky Club RACES, Over the New Ditched-in Course, will commence on WEDNESDAY, the first of November—Free for any Horse, &c.— Rules of the Course. FIRST DAY. A Purse of 400 Dollars—Four mile heats. SECOND DAY. A Sweepstakes for 3 year old Colts—50 dollars entrance—1 mile heats—3 entries or no race—to be closed 10 days before the race. THIRD DAY. The Proprietor's Purse of 200 Dollars—2 mile heats—10 Dollars entrance. FOURTH DAY. Handy Cap Purse. Good Stables and Litter near the Race-Field found gratis, and every kind of Forage at the lowest price. Races and their Horses free of Toll. Entrance to be made with the Treasurer in the usual way at the Exchange.
THE TREASURER. September 27. Now landing from on board the Schooner Fair American, from St. Domingo, 24,000 feet MAHOGANY, of the first quality, which will be sold low for Cash, or approved Notes, at 60 and 90 days, by Bowden & Milhado. ALSO, 1,400 lbs. Spanish TOBACCO. August 28.
Now landing from on board the Schooner Success, from Portsmouth, 16 kegs BUTTER; 18 boxes SOAP, 1 barrel SALTS; 10 do. N. E. RUM, 19 bundles HAY; 3000 feet PINE BOARDS, 1 box STRAW and CHIP HATS—For Sale by JENNINGS & RODDEY. August 28.
State of North-Carolina, } Superior Court, April Chowan County. } Term, 1809. JAMES R. BENT, } vs. } In Equity. ADON CURTIS. } THE Defendant in this suit having failed to appear and file his answer agreeable to Law, and it being represented to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this State, it is therefore ordered that notice be given to the said Adon Curtis in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, for the space of six weeks: that unless he appears at or before the next term to be held in the town of Edenton, on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and file his answer, judgment pro confesso will be entered against him. By Order, J. B. BLOUNT, C. M. E. C. C. Aug. 29.
BEST FRENCH HATS, New opening and for Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. Also, just received on consignment, 3 Trunks CALICOES, 3 cases Shirting Cottons; 4 do. Colrain do. 1 do. Platillas; 1 do. Ginghams, French Sewing Silk. June 26.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor. June 19.
NOTICE. I intend to petition the next General Assembly, to pass a special act, authorising the Overseers of the Poor, or Commissioners for that purpose, to be appointed, to sell the GLEBE LANDS, in the County of Mathews, whereof I am the incumbent, and the interest arising from such sale to be annually applied to my use during my life, or my continuance as the incumbent minister—Also to sell the BRICK WALLS of the Church, commonly called the New Church, being now in a perishable situation, and the money to be applied as other monies directed by law arising from the sale of Glebe Lands. Armistead Smith. August 19.
50,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. July 11.
NOTICE is hereby Given, That a PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass to incorporate the MECHANICAL SOCIETY of the Borough of Norfolk. September 13.
Bills on London, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. May 8.
FOR RENT, A HOUSE and LOT, On Catharine Street, adjoining Mr. Wm. Thomason's; possession may be had immediately by applying to the subscriber. Who will give Cash for 200 cords WHARF WOOD, on delivery. RICHARD TAYLOR. July 6.
LANDING From the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Wheeler, from St. Vincent, 50 puncheons RUM, 50 hogsheads retailing MOLASSES, For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. August 2.
THE SUBSCRIBER Purposes to Sell at Publick Auction, upon the premises, without reserve, at XII o'Clock on the 20th day of OCTOBER next, the whole of the following described PROPERTY, to wit: That entire Square of GROUND, and Improvements on it, Opposite the Bank of the United States, which will be laid off into smaller Building Lots before the day of sale, and a plot thereof then exhibited. The high, airy, healthy situation of this property for the residence of private families now, and perhaps for business hereafter, ought to make the possession of a lot upon it desirable to all who have families and regard their comfort. Also, The unexpired term of a Lease of the FIRE PROOF WAREHOUSE, now occupied by him on the Publick Square at Town Point, whereof ten or twelve years have yet to run. This property is well known to be one of the most safe and convenient deposits for goods on storage of any in the Borough. Likewise, two other but partially improved LOTS, on Town-Point, adjoining the last mentioned, and held also upon lease from the Corporation upon moderate ground rent for 99 years, renewable forever. Also, a small TRACT OF LAND, near the Borough of Norfolk, conveyed to me by William Vaughan, deeded recorded in the County Court of Norfolk, dated on the 10th September, 1800. The conditions of sale and time of payment for the whole of the above Property, will be Notes with approved security, payable in 6, 9, and 12 months, at the Bank of the United States, with interest from their dates, and a lien upon the Property maintained until the payments are completed. At the same time and place will be offered for Sale, (and failing of a purchaser,) for Rent for a term of years, that very valuable PROPERTY, the Portsmouth SUGAR HOUSE, with all its fixtures and utensils, in complete readiness for retaining Loaf Sugar. The purchaser of this Property may have a credit of one, two, and three years, paying interest annually, and giving bond and security for the purchase money. LUKE WHEELER. September 18.
Manchester Academy. The Trustees will proceed on Saturday the 14th instant, to elect a TEACHER, as above, out of the Candidates who may then be in nomination. October 2.
CASH For Rough Hhd. and Bbl. STAVES, Of good quality, will be given by C. & F. Whittle. October 2.
Columbian Mills FLOUR. THE SUBSCRIBERS Are, and will be regularly supplied with FLOUR From the above Mills, which will be found equal to any manufactured in the United States. C. & F. Whittle. September 22.
FOR SALE, A very desirable HOUSE and LOT, in Freemason-Street, No 27 at present occupied by the Subscriber. For terms apply to F. Whittle, Esq or Hannah Dodsworth. September 27.
NOTICE. A Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth, praying that an Act may be passed to allow the Dismal Swamp Canal Company to increase the rates of Toll on the Canal when finished. September 27.
State of Maryland, in Dorchester County, March Term, 1809. ON application of William B. Smith, of Dorchester County, by petition in writing, praying the benefit of the Act of the General Assembly for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors, passed at November Session, Eighteen hundred and Five, and of the Supplementary Acts thereto, on the terms mentioned in the said Acts. A list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them, as directed by the said Acts, being annexed to his petition, and the said Court being satisfied by competent testimony that the said William B. Smith has resided the two preceding years within the State of Maryland. It is therefore adjudged and ordered by the Court, that the said William B. Smith, by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in one of the Newspapers printed at Easton, New-York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Norfolk, once a week for four successive weeks, before the 23th day of October next, and also by setting up like notice at the Court House door, and at the door of one of the Publick Taverns in Cambridge, in the County aforesaid, gives notice to his creditors to appear before the said County Court at the Court House in the said County on the said day, for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit; the said William B. Smith, then and there complying with the requisites of the said act of Assembly. True Copy, H. DICKENSON, Clerk.
FOR SALE, 100 hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, of good quality, 200 boxes Havana Gosport RUM in barrels. James Young. September 20.
LANDING, 68 boxes White } Hayanna Sugars. 68 do. Brown } For Sale by WILSON & CUNNINGHAM. September 18.
DOCTOR BALFOUR, Will take a Young Gentleman into his House as a Student of Medicine. August 19.
BY VIRTUE of a Deed of Trust to secure the payment of a sum of money, with legal interest thereon from the 28th of January, 1808, until payment thereof, due to the President and Directors of the United States Bank, will be Sold at 12 o'Clock, on WEDNESDAY the 18th October, before the Exchange Coffee-House, in the Borough of Norfolk, the following
Tracts, Pieces, Parcels, or Lots of LAND, Situate, lying, and being in the Borough and County of Norfolk, to wit—all those several Tracts, Pieces, or Parcels of Land, situate, lying, and being in the County of Norfolk on the east bank of Elizabeth River, commonly called and known by the name of Lambert's Point, containing by estimation one hundred and nine acres, be the same more or less, comprehending all the Lands conveyed unto William Pennock by Charles S. Bowden and Prudence his wife, by deed bearing date on the 10th day of December, 1798, and bounded by the several boundaries of the same which are set forth and particularly expressed in the said deed, now remaining of record in the court of the county aforesaid, as by reference therein will more fully and at large appear. Also, that Piece or Parcel of Land, situate and being in the Borough of Norfolk, beginning at the south eastern intersection of Fayette and Water-Streets, and running thence easterwardly along the southern side of Water-Street aforesaid one hundred and twenty feet, more or less, to the lot of John Bowden, thence southerly along the western boundary of the said Bowden's lot one hundred and forty feet, more or less, to the northern side of a street now called Lee Street, which is to be continued through as it now runs to Bowden's lot, thence westerwardly along the northern side of Lee Street aforesaid one hundred and twenty feet more or less to the eastern side of Fayette Street aforesaid, and thence northwardly along the eastern side of Fayette Street aforesaid to the beginning, the same being part of a larger lot conveyed unto William Pennock by Caroline H. Norton, whose deed for the same bearing date on the 31st October, 1797, now remains of record in the court of the Borough aforesaid—Also, that piece or parcel of Land, situate on Water Street, which was conveyed unto William Pennock by John G. Marsden and Frances his wife, by deed bearing date on the 17th of May, 1799, bounded by the several boundaries thereof as set forth and particularly expressed in the said deed for the same now remaining of record in the court of the Borough aforesaid, reference being thereto had will more fully and at large appear; together with those several pieces or parcels of Land, now in the occupancy of Mrs. Street, situate, lying, and being on Main Street, which were conveyed for the purpose of securing and indemnifying Mr. Moore Myers for certain responsibilities taken upon himself, and are now subject to the said encumbrances, being the same pieces, parcels, or lots of Land which were conveyed unto William Pennock by Joshua Tucker, whose several deeds for the same bearing date the 6th of March, 1793, and on the 23rd of April, 1803, now remain of record in the court of the county aforesaid, bounded by the several boundaries thereof, as set forth and particularly described in the said deeds for the same; as by reference thereto will more fully and at large appear. A credit of 6, 9, and 12 months will be given on such security as will be stated at the sale. Robert B. Taylor, Trustee. September 15.
BY VIRTUE of a Deed of Trust to secure the payment of a sum of money, with interest thereon, from the 28th day of January 1808, till payment thereof, due to the President and Directors of the United States Bank, will be Sold at 12 o'Clock on WEDNESDAY the 18th October, before the Exchange Coffee House, in the Borough of Norfolk, the following
Parcels or Lots of LANDS, situate, lying and being in the town of Gosport and Borough of Norfolk, to wit: four Lots of Land situate in the town of Gosport, which are known and distinguished in the plan of the said town by the numbers 12, 13, 67 and 89, being the same lots, which were conveyed to William Pennock by Robert Morris and Mary his wife, by their deed bearing date the 27th November 1800. Also a LOT OF LAND, lying in the Borough of Norfolk, "beginning at the S. W. intersection of Lee Street and Fayette Street and running thence easterwardly along the southern side of Lee Street, one hundred and twenty feet, more or less, to the lot of John Bowden, thence southwardly along the said Bowden's western boundary to the channel of Elizabeth River; thence westerwardly along the said channel to the eastern side of Fayette street continued, and thence northwardly along the said eastern side of Fayette street, to the beginning of the extent of this latter line, from the present outward edge of the wharf to the before mentioned intersection of Lee and Fayette streets for one hundred and fifty three feet, along the eastern side of Fayette street aforesaid, which said last mentioned piece, parcel or lot of land is the same now usually known, and called as Pennock's Wharf, and is part of a larger lot sold and conveyed unto William Pennock by Caroline H. Norton, whose deed for the same bearing date on the 31st October, 1797, is now duly recorded in the court of Norfolk Borough. A credit of 6, 9, and 12 months will be given on such security as will be stated at the sale. Robert B. Taylor, Trustee. September 15.
FOR SALE, That Valuable PROPERTY known by the name of The Gosport Distillery, With all the Utensils therein belonging. The number, are in good order, and fitted for the distillation of 300 gallons Spirit may be produced. The same is more fully described, and as the house is now in operation, the premises will be found with all the necessary quantity of Casks to give work with immediate effect. James Young. September 23.
NOTES OF HAND. The new form established by the District of the Commonwealth, and Domestic the Bank of the United States at this place.

SPANISH AFFAIRS.—Our papers of this evening...
The dispatches of general Venegas and the intelligence from Gibraltar...
Meanwhile it appears that Soult, having collected a considerable force...
Wellesley's army, including General Crawford's brigade, and that of Sir Robert Wilson...
No notice is taken of the force of the respective armies in Arragon and Catalonia...
We must confess, that recent advices do not seem favourable to the Spanish cause...
The proclamation of Augereau is a master piece of barbarity of profaneness...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.
Mr. Madison on Monday presented his letters of recall...
BATAVIA, Oct. 3.
By the arrival of the recent Trans. capt. Bumbur...
lish and Spanish armies, by the retiring of Cuesta...
The contracts we furnish our readers do not show...
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar to a gentleman...
In Spain we have no reason to believe that things...
Fresh papers received from Spain.
SEVILLE, Aug. 8. General Venegas sends intelligence from Orana...
By another despatch of general Cuesta's, the combined Anglo-Spanish army...
The governor of Gerona has sent to the supreme board...
The latter has been besieged these 70 days, of which 40 of open trenching...
The garrison, though very weak since its scarcity consists of 2,300 effective men...
Y. M. whose paternal exertions are invariably directed to the preservation of the national honour...
In so critical a situation, I have repeatedly applied to the marquis de Coupigny...
The whole of which I think myself bound to lay before your majesty...
For my part I promised at the head of my brave Spaniards...
MARIANO ALVAREZ. Gerona, July 16, 1809.
This proclamation bears date the 1st of April when the enemy were already threatening the fortress...
[The next number of the gazette notices the arrival at Cadiz of H. C. M. S. the S. Francisco de Paula...
August 10.—General Wellesley's army has been reinforced by 6000 British troops...
Our army of Galicia is already on its march, and will shortly proceed in quest of the enemy...
From the Baltimore Evening Post.
SEVILLE, August 14. General Venegas' Dispatch.
This morning, at half past five, the army under my command was attacked by the enemy in Almonacid...
Camp marshal D. Roman de Carvajal, set out post from Tembleque for la Carolina...
Head Quarters, Camunas, Aug. 11, 1809. To H. E. Don Antonio Corneil.
The forces which Soult has brought to the Tagus, do not merely consist of the division under his orders...
The army of the centre has fought at Almonacid with great valour. Its retreat has been a military one...
The Tarragona report of the 7th, states 600 men to have entered Gerona...
[The next number contains, at full length the same Gen. Venegas' despatch, relative to the unsuccessful attack made on Almonacid...
The despatch concludes with bestowing the highest encomiums upon all the corps engaged...
of carry the plan of defence into execution, the brigadier has been immediately promoted to the rank of colonel-marshal.
PROCLAMATION Of Marshal Augereau, commander in chief of the army of Catalonia.
Spaniards, Catalonians! I come in the midst of you, his majesty the King of the French...
Spaniards! I know and love you. Seduced by perfidious insinuations, unhappy and wretched victims...
Spaniards! the hero of France loves and esteems you; his virtuous heart wishes for, and actually stands in need of, your happiness and prosperity.
Napoleon is lamenting your misfortunes and evils; his paternal heart is rent by the calamities which his formidable armies have already brought...
Give up therefore, hopes never to be realized; abjure a spurious love, a criminal honour, which by inducing you to take up arms against a truly paternal monarch...
Valiant Spaniards! submit.—Europe is submitting and surrendering by degrees.
Spaniards! I know you; you also must know me. I have long entertained a high regard for you...
Errors and faults will meet with indulgence—moderation, loyalty and fidelity may depend upon our assistance and protection...
Citizens, who have been hitherto misled! come back, come back to your homes; tradesmen, resume your useful occupations...
A powerful army is spreading over your territory, a formidable army is coming, and woe to him who shall dare to resist me!
Saragossa is yet smoking!—and, therefore, ye Catalans, who might wish or dare to follow her example, look on her ashes, her ruins, and tremble!
The Marshal of the Empire, Duke of Castiglione. (Signed) AUGEREAU. Perpignan, July 2, 1809.
Capture of Senegal by the British.
QUEBEC, Sept. 14. The Surry, capt. Potts, sailed from Madeira July 28, and from Fayal August 13.
The fortress and dependencies of Senegal surrendered, on the 12th of July to his majesty's forces...
The forces consisted of 100 men of the royal African corps, from Goree, and the sailors and marines of the squadron...
The Soleby unfortunately got on shore, having run pretty close in to protect the landing of our troops...
GIBRALTAR, August 19.
On Sunday evening last, the garrison fired a royal salute, and the troops a feu de joie...
Arrivals from the 11th to the 18th August. The American brig Amazon, W. Clapp, from Madeira to Trieste...

New-York, Oct. 2.
Senegal taken by the British.—The capture of Senegal, by the British, is confirmed by Capt. Pater, of the Triton, who arrived at Boston on Friday. Capt. P. informs, that on the 20th of August, in lat. 39, 46, long. 28, 40, he was boarded from the British schooner Opazee, from Fayal, where the Derwent brig, of 18 guns, had put in, and informed that Senegal had surrendered on the 12th of July, and that the Solely frigate was lost. Commodore Valentine commanded the naval, and major Maxwell the land forces.
Extract of a letter Rio de Janeiro, dated August 3, 1809.
A Spanish vessel has just arrived here in 14 days from Buenos Ayres, with information that the new Spanish Viceroy had arrived there from Spain, and a Governor at Monte Video; that on the 13th ult. Liniers gave up the government quietly; and had retired with an annuity, and the rank of Field Marshal, in consideration of past services. Senior Elio, late Governor of Monte Video gave up at the same time. No English or neutral vessels will be allowed to enter the river without a special licence from the Spanish Junta, or the government of Buenos Ayres; which may generally be obtained here.
LONDON, August 14.
Yesterday a Gottenburgh mail arrived in town. By this arrival we learn, that an armistice has been entered into between the Swedes and the Norwegian troops. Great hopes are entertained that this convention will terminate in peace between Sweden and Denmark. Among other reports is one that the island of Aland has been captured by a British squadron: a second, that 7000 Russians had been forced to surrender to the Swedes in Bothnia—and a third, that the prince of Augustenberg, who had been nominated as successor to the crown of Sweden, had refused to accept that nomination. The successful attack made by our squadron at Archangel, is said to have excited a strong sensation in the Baltic. Sir James Somerzet is reported to have gone up to pay a visit to the Russian fleet at Kronstadt, but this is only a report, and requires confirmation.
The duke of Brunswick Oels, with 2000 men, is said to have finally effected his retreat to the Wester, and to have been received, with all his troops, on board the British squadron under lord George Stewart.
Copenhagen has been abandoned by our troops on the advance of a French corps, destined to take possession of that place.
The despatches from lord Collingwood, in the Mediterranean, furnish an additional instance of the harassing effects, which, with our numerous and irresistible navy, might be produced on the enemy's coast.
A letter from Falmouth states a report to have been brought by a vessel to that place, of 5000 French coming down the Scheldt for the relief of Flushing having been all killed, drowned, or taken.
On Saturday despatches from the Baltic were received from Sir J. Somerzet. They bring an account of a successful attack upon the port of Archangel. A previous naval attempt upon Kolskoi had produced a general embargo throughout the bay of Archangel and the adjacent seas. In order to disappoint the object of this precaution, the same force which proceeded against Kolskoi entered the straits and advanced to Archangel, where the fortunate adventurers have succeeded in taking possession of about 100 ships in the harbour, laden with tallow and other commodities. It was expected that this event would have produced a material change in the price of Russian commodities, but it had occasioned no sensible variation in the Russian market. The public accounts mention, that Sir James Somerzet, with the squadron under his orders, had appeared off Kronstadt, and that an embargo was therefore imposed in all the Russian ports of the Baltic.
There is a report of a firing having been heard on the opposite coast, in consequence of the preliminaries of peace having been signed between Austria and France, and that by one of the articles the emperor Francis consents that the French shall occupy Vienna, and the Archduchy of Austria for six years!
August 15.
The surrender of Flushing is again reported, but no official advice has been received of that event. The reduction of this place is found to be more difficult than was apprehended.
The duke of Brunswick Oels is arrived in London.
Extract of a letter from lieut. general, the right hon. Sir Arthur Wellesley, K.B. to lord Viscount Castlereagh, dated Talavera, Aug. 1.
Since I had the honour of addressing you on the 29th of July, the enemy have continued to keep a rear guard of about ten thousand men on the heights on the left of the Alberche.
The extreme fatigue of the troops, the want of provisions, and the numbers of wounded to be taken care of, have prevented me from moving from my position.
Brigadier general Crauford arrived with his brigade on the 29th in the morning, having marched twelve Spanish leagues in little more than twenty-four hours.
From the same—same place and date.
When I addressed you this morning, I had not received the report from the out-posts. It appears that the enemy withdrew the rear guard, which was posted on the heights on the left of the Alberche last night at eleven o'clock, and the whole army marched towards Santa Olalla; I conclude with an intention of taking up a position in the neighbourhood of Guadarama.
The battle of Talavera, has afforded a fresh instance, that whatever be the superiority of the French tactics and impetuosity over the continental armies of Europe, there is one nation to which even the veterans of France must, however painful to their vanity, concede the palm of superiority; that Britain is that nation, it were almost superfluous to add. The numerous population over which Napoleon holds despotic sway, and whose efficient strength draws from it the iron measure of conscription, with its little ceremonies, or difficulties, as he would select the oaks of the forest for his navy, has enabled the French armies invariably to attack,
with a force numerically powerful as in most cases to insure success. Of the numbers actually engaged on both sides in this memorable battle, we have not yet accurate accounts; but from all that can be collected, the French army, headed by King Joseph, the Duke of Belluno, (Marshal Victor) Marshal Jourdan, and General Sebastiani, exceeded considerably 40,000 men—long tried soldiers, who had served in the campaigns of Germany and Poland. The British army, against which the efforts of the French were exclusively directed, did not exceed 22 thousand; the Spaniards under Cuesta, were present, and some few battalions were engaged; but by far the most considerable portion were so placed, as not to have fired a shot;—the service, however, which they rendered, was perhaps not less important, than if they had been actively engaged; for they protected the right flank of the British army, which, but for the position maintained by the Spaniards, had inevitably been turned by the French, whose superiority of numbers, would unquestionably, have enabled them to perform that manoeuvre.
Capt. Lord Fitzroy Somerset, was the bearer of the despatches from Sir Arthur Wellesley, by which the intelligence of this important battle was received. He arrived in town in the afternoon of yesterday, and the news very soon spread, like wild-fire, throughout the metropolis.
Talavera De La Reyna, where the battle was fought, is in New-Castile, in the province of Toledo, and stands on the north side of the Tagus, a little below the junction of the river Alberche with that river. It will be remembered, that the last despatch of Sir A. Wellesley (which appeared in the Gazette of Saturday,) was dated the 24th July. In that he states, that "the enemy had retired at about one o'clock in the morning, to Santa Olalla, and thence towards Tarragona, I conclude to form a junction with the corps under Gen. Sebastiani."
In that conclusion he was correct, and the enemy, between the 24th and 26th, had effected a junction "of all his forces in that part of Spain." The advanced guard of General Cuesta, who had followed the enemy, was attacked on the 26th, and in consequence of the junction of the enemy's forces, was directed to fall back, and he "consented" to take up a position in junction with the British Army near to Talavera, there to wait the attack, which, it was obvious, the enemy meditated. Sir Robert Wilson was stationed with his corps at Escalona, which is considerably higher up the Alberche, in a direct line between Talavera and Madrid, and consequently had no share in the battle. The corps of Vanegas was also at a distance. At two o'clock in the morning of the 27th, the French began the attack, and the British advanced corps retreated in good order, upon the main body, "but with some loss." It was not until the dusk of the evening, that the principal attack was made, when the enemy's cavalry attempted to penetrate the Spanish infantry on the right, in which he was repulsed. During the night, the enemy gained possession of a height, from which he was driven by Major General Hill. The attack was repeated in the night, and the enemy again repulsed, and repented in the morning, when he was finally driven back by Major-general Hill's division. Our loss at that point was considerable. At noon, on the 28th, a general attack was made upon our army, which commenced by an attempt to gain the same height that had been so repeatedly contested; but a charge of the British cavalry "prevented the execution of that part of the enemy's plan." The attack of the enemy was then extended to our whole line; but being finally repulsed, he commenced his retreat across the Alberche, which "was conducted in the most regular order, and was effected during the night."
The result of this battle, so glorious to the military character of England, is 20 pieces of cannon, ammunition, tumbrils, and some prisoners. The loss of the enemy is computed, in killed and wounded, at 10,000 men. Amongst the killed, are Generals Lapasse and Morlot: and amongst the wounded, Generals Sebastiani and Boulet.
It is with the most painful sensations that we are now obliged to record the great amount of loss sustained by our brave army. The numbers of the killed, are 34 commissioned, and 32 non-commissioned officers and drummers, and 735 rank and file, wounded, 195 commissioned, and 181 non-commissioned officers and drummers, and 3537 rank and file; missing, nine commissioned, and 24 non-commissioned officers and drummers, and 320 rank and file; making a melancholy diminution of more than 5000 effectives of the British army. An action more sanguinary than this, has rarely occurred, for if the British army did not exceed 22,000 men, every fifth man was killed or wounded.
The loss of the Spaniards is not enumerated. Letters from Holland to the 4th inst. state, that Buonaparte had issued a decree, by which all American vessels permitting themselves to be searched by British cruisers shall continue to be excluded from the ports of France; and in the mean time all American property in France has been placed in a state of sequestration. The same letters state, that Buonaparte has determined to incorporate the whole of Holland with France; and that his brother Louis is to be made King of the territories about to be wrested from the hands of Austria.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Eliza Henry, Butler, 11 days from Turks Island, S.W. to the master.—Sailed in company with sen'r Joseph Getteg, Chase, of and bound to Newbern, N.C. and parted the 28th Sept. in lat. 26, long. 73.—The sch'r John and Frances, of and for Middletown, sailed same day.
Brig Rajah, Moffat, 21 days from Matanzas, in distress, bound to New York.—Both masts sprung—cargo Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, and Segars; Thomas Armistead.—Left sch'r Laurel, Wakefield, of this port discharging.
Ship United States, Porter, 54 days from Liverpool, Salt & Dry Goods, M. Myers & Son.—Spoke, Sept. 13, in lat. 43, long. 45, ship Mount Vernon, Stevens, 33 days from Liverpool bound to Boston.—23d, lat. 42, long. 63, sch'r John, Carter, 52 days from Liverpool bound to Boston.
Ship Desdemona, Shepherd, 59 days from London, Dry Goods, C. & F. Whittle. Spoke, Sept. 29, in lat. 26, long. 63, brig Reuben, Stocken, 16 days from New-London, bound to St. Bartholomew.
Sch'r Perseverance, Denike, 2 days from Philadelphia.
The Wolf, Janet, 30 days from Charleston. The Mary Ann Gayer, from Virginia, was wrecked on the 10th Aug.
The ship Justin, bound from this port to Liverpool, was spoken the 10th Aug. bound to Liverpool.
The ship Catherine, from this port to St. Jago de Cuba, was spoken the 13th Sept. bound in 7 days.
The sch'r Catharine Shepherd, hence to Liverpool, was spoken the 23d Sept. in long. 74, lat. 39.
The brig Grotius from Liverpool for this port was spoken the 17th Sept. in lat. 42, long. 54.
The ship Minerva, from this port for Liverpool, was spoke Aug. 31, out 31 days.
From Lloyd's List.
Aug. 11.—At Gravesend, Liverpool, Kennard. At Falmouth, the John Adams, Tufts. At Cork, Hartman, Fowler; Victory, Lewis. At Bristol, Georgiana, Chambeleine, all from Virginia.
Baltimore, October 3.
From the Coffee House Books.—Arrived, sch'r. Trim, M. S. Bumbury, from Messina and Gibraltar, 26 days—sundries—George Biles.
The Spaniards and French had a severe action within 7 leagues of Seville the 22d August. The French army consisted of 30,000 men—the result was not known at Gibraltar the 27th August.
Cuesta and some other Spanish generals have resigned, and the command of the Spanish army given to Sir Arthur Wellesley. The reasons the Spanish generals give for resigning, is, that they could not depend on their men. Either general Cuesta or Romana was at Algeziras the 27th of August as a private gentleman, and some of the Junta have returned to their houses.
Capt. B. says that the above was brought express to Gibraltar; he received it from an English officer. But it was not in the papers. However, Capt. B. brought only one Gibraltar paper.
List of American vessels captured and carried into the different ports of Norway, between 29th April and 27th June, reported by captain Manning:
Ship North American, capt. Drinkwater, from Portland, captured April 30th, and sent into Fabsund; Jane, McLellan, do. May 4, Ekwang; Herschell, Lewis, Charleston, 30th May, Christiansand; brig Snowwarrow, Leach, Beverly, April 30, Fabsund; ship Rachell, Joseph, Salem, May 26, do; Endeavour, Lavett, do. May 28, do; barque, Pacific, Beckett, do. May 16, Christiansand; ship Dove, Chamberlain, Charleston, June 19, do; brig Industry, Cook, Salem, do. do; barque Packet, Pe-drick, Marblehead, April 30, do. and cleared; Edward and Henry, Foster, Gloucester, May 5, do. and condemned; brig Ann, Howe, Boston, do. do. also condemned; sch'r Washington, James, do. June 18 do; ship Good Friends, Thomson, Philadelphia, April 30, Fabsund; Atlantic, Fountain, do. May 19, Christiansand, condemned; brig Elizabeth, Campbell, do. June 16, do; ship Commerce, Skinner, do. June 19, Fabsund; U. States, Harding, Norfolk, June 16, Christiansand.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Desdemona, Shepherd, London. Brig Rajah, Moffat, Matanzas. Franklin, Davis, George-town. Sch'r Wolf, Jones, Charleston. Madison, Gould, Baltimore. Perseverance, Denike, Philadelphia. Fair Trader, Van Name, New York. Sloop Mary, Chappel, New-London. Mary Ann, Comstock, do. Chiton, Butler, Philadelphia. William & Mary, Hamilton, Baltimore. CLEARED. Ship Ariadne, Hoyt, Hamburg. Brig Spanish Lady, Hurst, New Orleans. Sch'r Norfolk, Deagle, Baltimore.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY the fourth instant from the subscriber, two Negro Men, named
SYPHAX and PETER.
SYPHAX is about 34 or 35 years of age, stout and well made, except his ancles and instep, which are of an oversize and appear to be swelled, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a tawney complexion; when spoken to stammers considerably; a little pitted with the small-pox in the face; Syphax was purchased by me in 1805, of Mr. Miles King, Norfolk, who a short time before bought him at Mr. Lowry's sale, Back River, near Hampton, where said fellow is well known.
PETER is about 37 or 38 years of age, stout and well made, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, of a black complexion, but when spoken to has rather a down look; has on his breast a flesh mole about one and an half inches wide, and about two and an half or three inches long—Peter was purchased by me about six years ago from on board an Eastern-Store craft; he was raised within a few miles beyond Accomack Court House; I expect he will endeavour to get back there, and from thence to the State of Maryland.
If the said Negroes are apprehended without the counties of Norfolk and Princess Anne, the above reward will be given to any person who will secure them in jail so that I get them again, or fifty Dollars for each; and if taken out of the state of Virginia all reasonable expenses will be paid on delivering them to me near Norfolk, besides the above reward; and if taken within the counties aforesaid, I will give Twenty-Five Dollars for each. Masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from carrying said off Negroes at their peril.
Thomas Talbot.
October 9.
Ten Dollars Reward.
Deserted on the 29th ult. from the Navy Yard, Gosport, LEWIS MERSON, a Seaman belonging to the United States Frigate Essex. He is about 5 feet 7 inches high, light complexion and Hair, and about 22 years of age. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver him at the Navy Yard, Gosport, on board any United States' vessel, or secure him in jail.
B. G. Hipkins.
October 9.
FALL GOODS.
RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR.
Have received by the Ship Caledonian from London
Part of their Fall Supply,
And are in daily expectation of the remainder by
First arrivals from Liverpool.
October 6.
FOR SALE. A few firkins fresh BUTTER, 10 pipes Gun, 30 barrels prime Pork, Soap, Candles, and Cheese in boxes, 64 barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef. October 9.
A quantity of Liverpool filled SACK SALT, Just arrived and for Sale by N. Heron. October 9.
Sales at Auction. On Thursday the 12th instant, at 11 o'Clock, will be Sold The Ship COURTNEY. As she came from sea, on a credit of 6, 9, and 12 months—She lays at Penock's wharf, at whose counting room an inventory may be seen. October 9.
By Virtue of a Deed in Trust, will be Sold before the Exchange Coffee House in the City of Norfolk, at 12 o'clock on the 18th instant, THE HOUSE and LOT, now in the occupancy of Mrs. Street—Approved Notice payable at the United States Bank, at 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 months, bearing interest with a right of the purchaser. The Deed retains full payment. THE TRUSTEE. October 9.
On Saturday, the 28th instant, will be Sold by virtue of a Deed in Trust from Michael Carran, to secure to Theobrick Armistead, the payment of a sum of money, with interest thereon due, That large and commodious BRICK DWELLING, Adjoining the Exchange Coffee House, together with the Lots in the rear of the said building, in Little Water Street. Terms of payment, notes with approved endorser at 6 and 9 months, with a lien upon the property until payment made. THE TRUSTEES. October 6.
On Saturday the 28th of October, At XII o'Clock, Will be Sold at the Subscriber's Office, Several Valuable WATER-LOTS, Beginning at the intersection of Henry and Bell Street, (which is 50 feet wide) about 700 feet to the channel, where the old Ship Tom lies; the Lots are 60 feet deep, bounded on the North side by a 12 feet lane, agreeable to Moore's plan, which may be seen at the office aforesaid. The above Property will be sold on a credit of 4, 6, 8, and 12 months. North-Carolina Bank paper will be received in payment. Thomas Blanchard. Sept. 27.
On Tuesday the 14th day of November next, at XII o'Clock, on the premises, will be Sold to the highest bidder,
All that Valuable Property, On Town Point, belonging to the estate of David PATTERSON, deceased, LOTS No. 27 and 28, on which that valuable large Fire Proof Warehouse, occupied by Messrs. George Murray, & Co. and a large Wooster Warehouse stands, making a front on the channel of Elizabeth river 112 feet 3 inches. LOT No. 29, with a front on said channel of 112 feet, running back to Water Street. LOTS 30, 31, and 34, each 100 feet by 50, lying on the N. E. site of Water Street, agreeable to the plan of Town Point Lands, surveyed by Andrew Kidd. This Land is leased from the Corporation upon moderate ground rent, for 99 years, renewable for ever. Its well known advantages for all kind of business must render it desirable. In front of the Warehouse large ships can lay and receive their cargoes, with all possible convenience. Terms of sale, and time of payment, for the whole of the above Property, will be Notes with approved security, payable in 6, 9, and 12 months, at the Bank of Virginia, with interest from their date, and a lien upon the property until the payments are completed. Daniel R. Wadley, Administrator. October 3.
400 barrels Columbia Mills FLOUR, A-float—For Sale by C. & F. WHITTLE. October 6.
LANDING This day from the Schooner Saratoga, Capt. Taylor, 101 hogheads, 89 barrels SUGAR, Which will be sold low for Cash or approved paper, at 60 and 90 days. Geo. Murray & Co. October 6.
Four Dollars Reward. STOLEN on Sunday night, a SILVER WATCH, with a Black Ribbon and small Gold Heart Key, marked with J. Ruff, London, No. 8328. Watch Maker and others are requested to stop the above Watch if offered to them for sale. The above reward will be given if delivered to the Subscriber. Benjamin Davis, No. 25, King William Street. October 4.
A BOX Was shipped on board Captain Taylor's Packet at Baltimore, about the 12th inst. containing out any mark or bill of lading. The said Box is now in the possession of the said Captain, and will be delivered to the person entitled to the same. October 4.
For SALE for Cash or approved paper, 20,000 weight GREEN HOPS, 2,500 lbs. per cwt. No. 25, King William Street. October 4.

NEW GOODS. WOOD & HASTINGS. 30 packages Spring and Summer GOODS. Consisting of a variety description of Goods suitable for the present season. They will be sold at very low prices for Cash, or acceptance in trade. Jan 14
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY. THE SUBSCRIBER takes the liberty of informing the public that he has a Boot and Shoe Factory in Main-Street, two doors from the Exchange Coffee House, where he has laid in, selected by himself in Philadelphia, an assortment of materials in the line of his profession, such as Boot Legs, Tops, Vamps, and Calf Skins, Of a superior quality; together with an assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins of different patterns and colours, and such as are now worn by the fashionable of England and France. He has brought with him some workmen from Philadelphia equal to any in the United States; and begs leave to suggest to the Ladies that he has employed a person solely for the purpose of making fashionable Shoe-Heels—SPANG-LING done in the neatest manner, equal to that of London, as in Philadelphia he procured some of the most fashionable patterns by the late arrivals from England. From the knowledge he has of business, having worked in some of the best factories in London, Dublin, and Philadelphia, he flatters himself to give general satisfaction to those who favour him with their orders; added to which his prices shall be reasonable, as Cash will be required for every article on delivery. John Fry. August 9
Millinery and Mantua-Making Business. THE SUBSCRIBER informs the Ladies of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, that she has arrived from Philadelphia, and has opened Shop in Main-Street, No. 101, next to Mr. Peter Elliott's, where she carries on the above business in the most fashionable manner. Thus she is enabled to do, having provided herself with the latest and most fashionable PATTERNS from England and France. ELIZA FRY. Who has for Sale, a fashionable assortment of Ladies' Kid and Morocco SHOES, Of the best quality. August 9.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHN GRANBERY, President Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Dec 14.
JOHN PENDREY'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET. The public are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N B Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Costas, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1
For Sale by the Subscriber, 3000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 350 Liverpool filled sacks do. 400 empty do. filled here; 13 crates Earthenware, 6 cases Glassware, 4 cases Sheathing Nails; 7 bags Coffee, 167 bales Upland Cotton, 43 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco. A. MACLURE. July 31
LANDING This day on Commerce-Street, from the Schooner Two Brothers, Capt. Nicholls, 9 pipes, 50 hogsheads particular Tenerife WINE, 35 quarter casks superior quality Tenerife WINE, For Sale by Moses Myers & Son. ALSO, 100,000 feet Northern BOARDS, on board the Ship Grater. July 6.
NEW RICE. Just received, and now landing from the Schooner Ploughboy, 157 tierces NEW RICE, For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 26.
FOR RENT, A TWO STORY HOUSE, With a large and excellent Garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. The House is now undergoing repairs, and will be ready for the reception of a family in a few days—Apply to William Plume, & Co. August 7.
TENERIFFE WINE. Landing from the Brig Androscoggin, Capt. Corran, Old London P. Teneriffe WINE, In hogsheads and quarter casks—For Sale by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. July 11.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 25, Main-Street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the Ship Planter, an assortment of MEDICINES, Of the best quality. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters. Also, a few hundred weight of old Sarsaparilla, No. 6, and 37, and 1-4 pound canisters.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York. Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall Street. PROPOSALS For insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise. FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an unexpected moment, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION: and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the public. No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified. The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire. No. I HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. No. II HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. No. III HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 123 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. No. IV HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. Ships in Port, or their Cargo, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk; such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Steam Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpen-tine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance. I. All applications for insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described. II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy the true value than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect. III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property. IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon. V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid. VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a rateable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained. VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever. VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured. IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy. X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and such affidavits and certificates are produced; the loss shall not be payable. Also, if there appears any fraud, or other evidence of fraud, the Company shall not be liable to pay any sum on such insurance, but reserve its claim to rescind or avoid the same, without notice to the policy.
XI. In case any difference shall arise touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of a fair and indifferent chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage has been paid, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever. XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb 18
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb 18
For SALE or RENT, That large Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Town-Point, Main-street, at present occupied by the subscriber—That large Fire-Proof Warehouse on Wide Water-street, and a small Dwelling House adjoining in Holt's lane. Possession of all or any one of them may be had immediately if required; also one end of the House in Payette-street, at present occupied by Robert B. Taylor, Esq. as his office. Daniel R. Waddey. Who wishes to Sell, 259 ACRES OF LAND, Lying in the County of Princess Anne, on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, distant from Norfolk about 5 or 6 miles by water, running across the main road from this to Kempville; part of which is heavily timbered with oak, pine, ash, &c. July 28
NOTICE. THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorised to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 5. W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
150 Barrels New HERRINGS, For Sale by JENNINGS & RODDEY. August 19. I will Sell or Rent for a term of years, that desirable Little Retreat, called THE COTTAGE. It contains twenty acres of rich and well enclosed Land, ditched and free from any stagnant water. The purchaser or renter may have possession time enough for a crop—Terms will be accommodating; if not disposed of before I leave home, application must be made to Mr. James Young, of Gosport. WILLIAM LEIGH. August 19
Manchester Academy. In consequence of the intended removal of Mr. JOHN WOOD, to the City of Richmond, on the 25th September next, the Trustees of the above Academy, are desirous of engaging a TEACHER of the Languages and Mathematics, to supply the station he now holds. On application to the Treasurer of the Academy, residing in Manchester, the terms will be made known to any gentleman of liberal education and moral conduct. Manchester, Aug. 22, 1809
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec 7
Essential Oil of Worm Seed. THIS OIL is a vegetable production, harmless to the Child, but destructive to Worms, easy to administer, viz. two drops to every year old, put up in bottles with printed directions, by N. GREGORY. Where can be had, All kinds of genuine MEDICINE. September 22
Phenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK. INSURANCE UPON SHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina. One month 12 1/2 cents per $100 Two do. 20 do. Three do. 25 do. Four do. 30 do. Five do. 35 do. Six do. 40 do. Seven do. 45 do. Eight do. 50 do. Nine do. 55 do. Ten do. 60 do. Eleven do. 65 do. Twelve do. 70 do. The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent.
FOR SALE, A neat well finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Ellewood. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 900 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoining Capt. John Store's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON. Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Davis, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to satisfy his creditors. May 8.
SPRING GOODS. WOOD & HASTINGS. Have just received a small supply of SEASONABLE GOODS, among which are, 4-4 Irish LINENS, part extra line, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings, Superfine and common Cambricks, Gingham, Madras Handkerchiefs, Pine Corded and Fancy Dimities, Mens' and Womens' Cotton Hose; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine, Royal Cord and other fashionable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Seer Suckers, Nankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do. BROAD CLOTHS. Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Drab, Mixed, &c. Broad Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemens' Silk Plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprise a very handsome assortment, and will be sold at low prices for Cash only. April 7.
Niemeyer and Von Kapff, Offer for Sale at their Warehouse, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following GERMAN LINENS, 650 pieces SACKING, 35 pieces SHIRT LINEN, 200 do. OZNABURGS and 45 do. FINE SHEETING, TICKLENBURGS, 70 do. TABLE CLOTHS, 450 do. WHITE ROLLS, 39 do. BED TICKING, 80 do. HESSIAN do. 65 do. STRUT RAVENS 30 do. FINE PLATILLAS, DUCK. ALSO, 11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities. 110 boxes Spanish SEGARS, TUMBLERS, 40 do. Crown GLASS, 160 dozen half pint DECAN- 130 do. English PIPES, TERS, 5 gross empty BOTTLES, 120 dozen WINE GLASSES 600 do. CORKS, 100 pair WAFFLE IRONS, 100 wt Bottling WIRE, 350 pieces PAPER HANG- 20 gross Cowskin WHIPS, ING, 600 wt GLUE, 100 pieces OIL CLOTH, 100 wt. Oznaburg THREAD, 4 cases PORT WINE. 800 Straws half pint and gill And at their Store in Main-Street, Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery, and fancy Articles. We will take in barter, about 25,000 wt of Green Coffee
Boot and Shoe Manufactory. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Lewis, on Monday last from Philadelphia, a large quantity of the best Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, &c. that has (probably) ever been in Norfolk. With the Philadelphia Upper Leather for Boots—the choice of Sole and other Leather here—good workmanship—great attention—no disappointments—a regular bred foreman—and a tolerable supervisor—He has already furnished and will continue to furnish, better Boots and Shoes and better treatment to customers than has been rendered here by any person in this way; on these conditions only he expects custom. He has now from Baltimore, &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good flock of KID and MOROCCO; all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an allowance made for that which is not; but the greatly increased price of all the materials, and the high price of labour in this way, will not admit of the Shoes being sold at the price of the run-work, generally offered for sale here. He is now getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibility of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see. He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gentlemen may be fitted at any time, with a certainty of getting such as are good, as he has no run work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His terms are cash only.
A LEASE For the eligible PROPERTY he now occupies is to be disposed of—it has about three and an half years to run. Martin's Double Brand FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, manufactured solely for family use. July 6.
FOR RENT. A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining 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. August 15.
Just Landed, 104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, 10 boxes clayed do. 150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey, 150 do. Alexandria superfine Flour, 200 do. Middlings—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. Who offers for RENT, A Dwelling-House with five Rooms, pleasantly situated in the fields. May 17.
FOR SALE, 60 MASTS, of different sizes, 10,000 feet OARS, 100 dozen HANDSPIKES. Proby, Harmanson, & Co. August 30.
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-House, 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 John Granbery. September 14
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR. Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.