Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-08-14 00:00:00

FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP COURTNET, William Bryan, Master. Burthen 270 Hds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to William Pennock.
Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and 10 Pipes Common, TENERIFFE WINE. August 11. tf 70
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The strong new British Brig HOPE, Captain M'George. Burthen about 300 Hds. now ready to receive a cargo—a freight to Liverpool or Glasgow, will be preferred—Apply to R. Maitland & Co. August 11. tf 68
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP CUMBERLAND, Joseph Blake, Master, Will sail with all convenient speed, three fourths of her cargo being now ready. For Freight of the remainder, or Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to Wm. Pennock. August 11. tf 71
FOR CHARTER, THE FINE, NEW, FAST-SAILING Ship MEDFORD, Isaiah Barnard, Master; burthen 220 tons, now ready to receive her cargo. For terms apply to Moses Myers, Who offers for SALE, received by said Ship, 100 pieces of Russia SAIL-DUCK, 100 Firkins choice BUTTER. August 9. tf 66
FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. For terms apply to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. tf 65
WHO WILL SELL HIS Brig REGULATON, on very low terms if application be made in the course of a few days, or will take a freight to the West Indies, if applied for in the course of ten days.
For Freight or Charter, THE BRIG JOHANNA, John Rutherford, Master, Burthen 1100 barrels, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Who has just received, and OFFERS FOR SALE, 55 barrels S. F. 72 barrels Fine FRESH FLOUR. August 2. tf 54
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. tf 47
FOR SALE, A neat Two Story House, with a Shed, in that part of the Town of Portsmouth, leading to the Cottage; agreeably situated, with two lots adjoining. For terms enquire of the subscriber. Who wants a Freight FOR THE BRIG GEORGE, Momently expected from New-York. July 21. 1m 28. John Cox.
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
At a meeting of the Subscribers, for establishing a PUBLICK LIBRARY in this Borough, held at the EXCHANGE COFFEE-House, the 9th day of August, 1804.
RESOLVED, that a Committee of seven persons be appointed, whose duty it shall be to collect from the several Subscribers, the sums by them respectively subscribed, also to procure further subscriptions to this institution; to select and procure such books, as to them shall seem proper, in such manner, and upon such terms, as they shall think most advisable—And that the same Committee do also digest and prepare a body of bye Laws, Rules, and Regulations, for the future good government of this Society; and that they report their proceedings on these subjects, to the next general meeting to be held at this place, at such time as the said Committee shall appoint.
RESOLVED, that Moses Myers, Luke Wheeler, L. W. Tazewell, William B. Selden, Alexander Whitehead, Thomas Mathews, and John Cowper, be a Committee for the purposes above mentioned. LITTLETON W. TAZE WELL, Chairman. August 11.
FOR SALE, A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis. August 11. tf 67
AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A YOUTH who has a tolerably good EDUCATION, and can be well recommended, may hear of a situation in a DRY GOOD STORE, by applying to the Editors of the Publick Ledger. August 11. tf 69
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Ship DART, Captain Pack, from Cadiz, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, & 2000 Buhels SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 124 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, from old wheat. 100 do. do. do. from new wheat. AND IN STORE, 100 Barrels fresh Superfine FLOUR. 30 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO. 5 do. Potomack, do. 6 do. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR. A few thousand buthels Turks Island and St. Ubes SALT, and some Alexandria PILOT BREAD. James Herron. August 7. 4 59
Mathematical Instruments, &c. Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Mowat, from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY, No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town Point
ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeronautical Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-dial. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferentors, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affixant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. ** Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundery, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. 36
Received by the ship Suffolk, from London, and for sale, 60 Casks HIBBERT'S best bottled PORTER and BROWN STOUT. Robert Maitland & Co. July 28. 12 44
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. 36
Received by the ship Suffolk, from London, and for sale, 60 Casks HIBBERT'S best bottled PORTER and BROWN STOUT. Robert Maitland & Co. July 28. 12 44
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from Kingston, 12 Hogsheads, 4 Barrels, 23 Tierces, 34 Barrels, 13 Barrels of PRIME SUGARS; 13 Barrels of FIRST QUALITY COFFEE. 13 Barrels of CASTOR OIL. 59 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons EBONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 50
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES.
THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Publick Auction, if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL, in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Quarter, Stable, &c. all in tolerably good repair.
This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation—most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak.
From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to cut them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy.
The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynnhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynnhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid. In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia. William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, OFFERS FOR SALE, By the Piece or Package, at his Store of GERMAN GOODS,
85 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Os-naburgs. 70 do. Hessian and brown Rolls. 350 do. White Rolls. 130 do. excellent Checks. 125 do. Britannias. 30 do. brown Holland. 35 do. Fine Shirt Linen. 15 do. do. Sheetings. 40 do. do. Cloths & Coatings. 13 do. Saddle Cloths 20 Liquor Cases. 15 Boxes Spanish Segars. 90,000 M-rbles. A quantity of Toys. German Nuns' Thread. 1000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels 5 boxes short Pipes 3 do. Slates & Pencils. 1 Hhd. Japaned Ware. Looking Glasses English gilt. Do. of Mahogany, all kinds. Elegant Waiters. Patent Needles. Violins, Flutes and Clarinets. Best Italian and common Violin Strings. Fifes and Instruction Books. Elegant Violin Bows. Spectacles first quality. Razors and Pen Knives, of do. 1 Case cheap Jewellery. Razor Hones & Strops. Thread Stockings, extra fine. Cotton Checks & Handkerchiefs. Fine Brabant Lace. 200 Pieces Velvet Ribbands. Fine Black Silk Velvet. 1 Box Mill Saws, and Augers. Ware House Hinges and Iron Plates. Bird Cages and Seeds. Fryng Pans & Shovels. A quantity of Baskets. Brass Andiron & Candle Sticks. Table Knives & Forks. Steel Snuffers & Scissors Backgammon Tables & Chess men. 40 dozen English Mustard. 600 M. common Needles. Batle Doors and Birds. Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints Double barrel Guns. 12 dozen coarse Shirts. Portable Writing Desks. Best Quills and Lead Pencils. Sealing Wax & Wafers. Tooth Brushes, of all kinds. Ivory & Dressing Combs Best English Playing Cards. Coffee Mills and Oil Cloths. Padlocks of all kinds. Best German Bed Tickling. Fine Cotton Stockings. Night Lamps and Lanterns. Beads, a large quantity. Suspenders and Pocket Books. Dressing Cases and Metal Spoons. Silk Umbrillas.
ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF GLASS WARE, CUT and PLAIN—Consisting of
Decanters. Tumblers. Wine Glasses. Jellies, Lemonade and Punch Glasses. Glass Pitchers, elegantly cut. Salt Cellars. Bird Glasses. Sugar Dishes & Cruits. Flower Urns, &c. &c. ALSO, China Tea Sets. Do. Cups and Saucers. Do. Tea Pots. Elegant Bowls, &c. &c. The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above.
An Apprentice Wanted, A LAD of about 16 years, of a good education and respectable parents—none but of a good character, need apply. August 11. 1m. tf. 21
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment withth, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. RANDOLPH, Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 600 Barrels CORN. 700 do. SUPERFINE FLOUR. 65 Tierces RICE. 16 Hog heads CLARET. SUGAR in Barrels.
ALSO IN STORE, 1000 Barrels Superfine, 500 do. Fine, 300 do. in Half Bbls. FLOUR. 60 Barrels HERRINGS. A few Barrels SHAD. 64 Hogsheads TOBACCO. George Murray & Co. August 2. tf 52
FOR SALE, 144 Hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. Gilliat & Mackinder. August 9. tf 61
WANTED, A STEADY MAN, well acquainted with business, and with book-keeping. Apply to the Printers. August 9. 3 62
LOST YESTERDAY MORNING, BETWEEN Mr. Cross's Gardens, and the Post-Office, from the pocket of a YOUNG GENTLEMAN, who was carrying them to the latter place, FOUR LETTERS, of the under-mentioned addresses. Any person who may have found them, is requested to leave them at either of the Printing-Offices, where a reasonable reward will be given to the finder. 1 Letter directed to Mrs. Jones, Halifax, North Carolina. 1 do. do. Peter Brown, Esq. do. do. 1 do. do. George Ker, Esq. Saint Mary's, Georgia. 1 do. do. Mr. Daniel Blue, do. do. August 9. tf 64
JOHN RORKE & Co. Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square,
Cognac, Old Peach, Apple, Antigua, and Windward Island, Rum, Holland and Country Gin. L. P. Madeira, Sherry, Teneriffe, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Loaf and Muscovado, Sugar. Coffee. Chocolate. French and Italian Oil. Olives. Capers. Basket Salt. Pearl Barley. Macc. Nutmegs. July 17. tf Cinnamon. Cloves. Pepper. Mustard. Race & Ground Ginger. Almonds. Raisins. Fig Blue. Starch. Refined Salt Petre. Powder and Shot. Godfroid's Havanna Segars, of the first quality. Nails. Scythe Blades. Baltimore Iron. Steel. Cart Wheel Boxes. Irish Glue. Mould Candles. Corks. Wrapping Paper. tf
FOR SALE, 70 Hds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hds. 40 Tierces. 20 Barrels. Muscovada Sugar. 5 Hds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes, 11 Barrels, Philadelphia Ale in Bor's. Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries. A. Maclure. July 28. tf 45
District of Virginia. United States of America.
United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honorable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the Collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Teste, Seth Foster, Clerk N.D.C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. law. tf 23
A few bogsheads Richmond Tobacco, For sale by PHINEHAS DANA. July 19. tf 26
A PRESSMAN Well acquainted with his business, will meet with constant employment and good wages at the office of the PUBLICK LEDGER.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1804.
The third-party paper in Philadelphia, M c Corcle's Freeman's Journal, has explained the visit of Governor M c Kean to Mr. Burr, to have been made to the Vice-President of the United States. This Journal is the advocate of Mr. M c Kean and his party, against the despicable faction of the Liebities , aided by their contemptible organ, the Aurora .
EUROPE.—All our late advices from Europe concur to force upon us the belief that the renewal of war on the continent, if it has not already taken place, is an event not very distant. The movements of the northern courts, in particular, indicate that a new coalition will be formed, in which Russia, Sweden, and Denmark, will co-operate with Great Britain and Austria, to reduce that paradoxical thing the Imperial Republic of France. The avowed object of this coalition will no doubt be the restoration of the Bourbons; whose cause, as the emperor Alexander has said, ought to be considered the cause of all lawful sovereigns.
Without being the advocates of monarchy, we may surely send forth those prayers for the success of any combination formed for such a purpose, which we think ought to proceed from the heart and tongue of every man, who is not an abandoned partisan of anarchy, usurpation, and despotism.
It will be remembered that the King of Sweden, some time since, by his minister, presented a memorial to the Diet of Ratisbon; which, in the most energetic and unequivocal language, declared his indignation at the abominable and daring outrage committed against the Germanick constitutions, by the arrest of his royal highness the Duc d'Enghien; and his abhorrence of the subsequent murder of that gallant prince. The court of Stockholm has since been ordered to wear mourning.
The irritable and domineering temper of Napoleon, will not suffer him to acquiesce in the indignation of his conduct, exhibited by a power so inferior as Sweden; nor would this latter have ventured to proceed so far as to condemn the aggressions of France, unless previously assured of powerful protection against her arms. The conduct of the continental powers, in this instance, resembles that of a number of Barristers engaged for the same client, the youngest of whom is generally employed to open the case, and lay the cause of action before the court and jury, leaving the more able and experienced to elucidate his arguments and enforce his claims. Who are those more powerful advocates upon whom the King of Sweden must rely? In the first place—
The Emperor Alexander, who, exasperated at the conduct of Buonaparte in the whole of the affair of the Duc d'Enghien, has caused his minister to present a memorial to the diet, in which he expresses his concern for that melancholy event in terms poignant though respectful, and his resentment of the violation of the German neutrality in a manner equally firm and dignified. He denounces this infraction, as proceeding from a power, who, as mediator in common with himself, was solemnly engaged to preserve, and respect the tranquillity of the German Empire. He finally protests against it, and calls upon the members of the Empire to assert its dignity, by resenting this unexampled act of violence.
This memorial from Russia, when considered in connection with other circumstances, the mourning of her court, the arrangements making in her armies, their assemblage on her frontiers, the passage of her fleets, unopposed, through the Dardanelles into the Archipelago, and particularly the recall of the French ambassador, Hedouville, may sufficiently indicate her temper and disposition not to be at all pacific. The French papers attempt to assign some frivolous pretexts for these movements on the part of the Moscovite, and especially, for the military arrangements; they are merely frivolous; but they cannot conceal their sensibility on the subject of the good understanding between that power and the Port, manifested in the unmolested navigation of the strait of Gallipoli, by the Russian squadron.
The conduct of Denmark must be regulated by that of Russia and Sweden, to whom she is so much exposed: but she will the more especially be ruled by their councils, as on them she must rely for defence against the armies of France, which have already menaced her dominions on the side of Hanover.
The recent wounds of the Emperor of Germany have not ceased to smart. His resentments against the power that humbled him, can never be eradicated: they are, and in the nature of the human heart must be, implacable. Immediately connected in the house of Austria with the Bourbons, and collaterally in his marriage with the daughter of the Queen of Naples, he cannot unmoved see them as exiles living on the bounty of other countries, or deliberately murdered in
their own. He cannot view the usurpation of the rights of his family by a mere upstart adventurer in France, its humiliation in Naples, and its total expulsion from the dominions of Tuscany, with complacency. But whatever inclination he may have to avenge the wrongs of his family, the dismemberment of his estates, the violation of that constitution of which he is the head, and his own personal injuries, all proceeding from the same nation; he has too much prudence to take that forward step which his disposition and superior calls to vengeance, might urge him. It is necessary for him to see those upon whose succour he must rely, committed in the general cause beyond the possibility of honourable retraction. It is also necessary that he should have time to make every previous arrangement for the defence of his frontier; and we see, at present, his entire attention bestowed on that all-important object.
Had we no other source from whence to draw a conclusion, than the arrangements making by the four courts to which we have alluded, we should have no hesitation in pronouncing, that, most probably at this moment, war exists between France and the coalesced powers of the continent of Europe. But we find even stronger grounds upon which to rest our opinion, when we look at the late transactions in the cabinet of St. James, and the late speeches on the floor of St. Stephen. To these we shall have occasion to advert.
DIED.—At Baltimore 3d instant, Mr. WILLIAM ROBB, (a native of Scotland) for many years a merchant of that city.—He was a man of great worth, and of unblemished integrity.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, June 5, 1804.
DEFENCE OF THE NATION.
MR. PITTS, [in continuation.]—How far, Sir, this project of mine may be practicable, it is not now for me to determine, but certainly I do indulge a very sanguine hope of seeing it attended with the most advantageous effects, both with respect to individuals and the country. I entertain no sort of doubt that the principle of the army of reserve is, on the whole, that which ought, on every principle of policy, to be adopted. I have as little hesitation in declaring, that as applicable to a specific purpose, that principle has already accomplished a most important object. As connected with the object of immediate defence, there could be no question of resorting to this, or any other similar measure which promised to be attended with consequences which might either prevent, or in a great measure, defeat, a threatened danger. The case is not, Sir, however, the same at the present moment. We have already looked a good deal to our means of defence, but now we have to attend to objects of another, and, in many points of view, a not less interesting description. The inconveniences of high bounties have been submitted to from a conviction that no means ought to be omitted to procure an immediate force for the defence of the country. But this does not at all apply in a general view of the subject.
This, then, Sir, is the ground on which I have conceived that the ballot system may be for the present suspended. If it happens then that a parish cannot supply its quota, the next question comes to be, how this deficiency is to be supplied. To this my answer is simple and explicit. I mean that it shall be supplied out of the fund arising from the fines attached to the parishes or districts in which deficiencies take place. When deficiencies occur, and they are not made good by the parishes, it will then be in the power of officers commanding in the district to have recourse to general recruiting; but at the same time the bounty shall be subject to certain regulations. The bounty to be given in such cases will of course be lower than that given for the regular army, and I should propose that it should be four guineas below what is allowed for unlimited service. I will ask any Gentleman, Sir, whether such a system is not likely to be attended with success; and whether it is not probable that a smaller bounty for limited service is not more calculated to attain success, than a much larger one, with the view of encouraging service for life? It will not be denied that it is in the nature of man to go on from step to step in the general affairs of life. Many will be prevailed on after a certain interval, to become regular soldiers, who in the first instance were totally averse from the life of a soldier, as an ultimate object. It is clear then, that all the disadvantages arising from competition must, in the first instance, be removed. High bounties are totally out of the question. The regular recruiting has a fair chance of success, and personal attachment to a military life, has an opportunity of displaying itself. In the first instance one important object is obtained, and the path is prepared for the accomplishment of the other, to which the first is merely subservient.
It does not appear to me that any inconvenience can arise from this system, while it certainly does hold out many inducements for its adoption. This, I conceive, must have appeared from the outline of the plan which I formerly described. There is nothing altogether novel in the measure: it is merely the prosecution of a measure, the policy and expediency of which have been allowed. There has been one object held to our consideration at the present crisis regarding the defence of the country; and that object being fixed on, the only subject of difference of opinion arises from the means to be employed. In the present instance the object is the same; but the means for its accomplishment are confessedly more objectionable. I put it then to the candour of every Gentleman who hears me, whether any sound objection can, on their part, be urged against the motion?
Before I dismiss this part of the subject, I have a few words to say, chiefly in the way of explanation. I have already had occasion to allude to the mode in which the fines are now levied on the counties. Twenty pounds is now the amount of that fine for each individual deficient in the quota at each quarter sessions. From this sum I have also stated that it might successively be augmented to even sixty pounds. It cannot be denied that this is a very heavy pressure, and does call for some modification. Instead of enforcing fines of such an unwarrantable extent, it certainly would
be more politic to adopt some other means of rectifying the subject of complaint. At present the fine accumulates from time to time, and at length becomes wholly unsupportable. To remedy this, I should propose that a specific fine should be levied independent of accumulation. The infliction of this species of punishment, must of course be regulated by circumstances. In cases where there was an appearance of wilful neglect, of course the fine would assume a more aggravated form. In other cases it would experience a correspondent modification.
Let me further recall to the consideration of the House the mode in which the fines under the existing act are to be recovered. Why, Sir, the fact is, that by the provisions of the existing act, no fines can be levied, except under the authority of the commanders of particular districts, or persons especially appointed to make returns. This authority is to be declared by a certificate; but, from whatever cause it arises I know not, they can hardly, in any one case, be procured. In what way, then, could the Justices in different parts of the country pretend to exact the fines which the act required? They could not proceed by summary process, and therefore the ends of the Legislature were defeated. This then, Sir, is a part of the system as it now exists, which appears to me capable of great improvement. When I say that the system is capable of great improvement, I have no difficulty in saying that even now we have seen how far even that system has already been productive of the most important benefits. It has been the means of raising a great military force, for surely, Sir, it must be allowed that a measure which has enabled us, in so short a period as a year and a quarter, to raise thirty thousand men, must be one which ought to be regarded with attention and interest. It is surely then, Sir, of great consequence, to consider how it may be continued in activity, if its original form has been too oppressive, and to devise the means of modifying it, so as to be productive of the greatest advantages, with the least possible inconvenience. But even, Sir, if the present act has been found oppressive, that would not surely afford an argument against the motion with which I mean to conclude. Because one call has been made on the country which may not have produced the desired effect, that surely affords no reason for not repeating the call under a different form. Because one system has not produced all the good that it appeared calculated to produce, that unquestionably was no motive for omitting the trial of another measure, founded on the same principles, but arranged on a more practical one. If the general outline of the existing act has been approved of, surely there is nothing improper in the trial of these principles, on a more enlarged and liberal system. On the mode of raising men, with a view of increasing our regular disposable forces, it will not be denied that the provisions which the act now proposed holds forth, ought to be fairly put to the trial.
With respect to the description and nature of the service of the men to be raised, it is not, after what I said on a former occasion, necessary for me to take up much of the time of the House. The men will be enlisted for the same term of five years as is described in the army of reserve act. The same clauses will of course be introduced as to their service during the war, if it should continue beyond that period, or for six months after the conclusion of hostilities. In the next place they are of course not to be liable to serve beyond Great Britain and Ireland, and the islands in the Channel. The manner of their service, however, is a subject of very considerable importance. With a view to the discipline and regularity of new recruits, it is admitted by all military men, that their incorporation with regular troops is a matter of the last importance. Looking to this object, there is nothing of greater importance than the mode in which the new levies are to be disposed of. On this point I declare, without hesitation, that the mode of disposing of them in second battalions, attached to regular regiments is by far the most eligible, and the most likely to be attended with advantage. The advantages of this arrangement it is unnecessary to insist on, as they must occur to almost every one who gives himself the trouble to reflect on the subject. I might enlarge at great length on this topic, but a few observations may be sufficient on the present occasion. The House, Sir, are, I am persuaded, sufficiently aware of the sort of connection that must be formed betwixt the two battalions, formed in the manner I have just alluded to. The promotion of officers must of course be reciprocal and indiscriminate. The consequence of this is, that a constant interchange betwixt the two battalions is taking place. The officer in the second battalion, while he is employing his labour to complete his men in discipline, thinks that he may soon meet them in another situation, and reap the reward of his labour, by leading them with honour against the enemy. The soldiers, on the other hand, are animated to the discharge of their duty by this reciprocity of services. They cannot hope to escape from their present commanders, who, perhaps may have been the witnesses of their negligence, their carelessness, or their want of spirit. They have before them the prospect of being under the command of the same officers, under other circumstances, and therefore they are anxious to avoid that sort of unmilitary or criminal conduct which may subject them to the censure of their officers, or expose them to the contempt of their fellow soldiers. It is to be recollected too, Sir, that a certain degree of affection and attachment must arise out of the system which I am now endeavouring to recommend. It is in the very nature of things, that the intercourse arising out of such a connection must be followed by attachment. The interchange of habits must beget some degree of affection. A kind of family feeling must be created in the whole body.
I am sensible, Sir, that, at first sight, the plan of abolishing the ballot may appear rather unaccountable. We have seen that out of 30,000 men raised last year, 13,000 were induced to join the regular army, though scattered and disjointed over the whole mass of the regular troops in this country. How much more powerful, Sir, must such a feeling be, when the connection betwixt first and second battalions is so close and so animating as that which I have now described? In the one case there was no previous tie of attachment. In the other, there was all the influence of known habits, feelings and manners. There is, Sir, another consideration of no small importance in this view of the subject, and that is, the important influence on the discipline of corps so united. While an increased supply for our regular army is furnished, we are also provided with new and more confident means of internal defence. We then realize the best means of publick economy, so far as military affairs are concerned. It is by such as this alone that one man becomes fit,
in a military point of view, for every practical purpose.
But we do not only then provide most effectually for our internal security; we at the same time give double value to our regular army, by making it wholly disposable. If it ever came to be a question, how far it would be politic to send a greater part of our regular army out of the country, certainly the discipline of our forces internal defence, must materially effect the decision. With the greatest respect for the militia; with the greatest respect for the army of reserve; with the greatest confidence in the ardour and zeal of the volunteers, and no man has a greater respect for them than I have, I certainly should not wish to see the defence of the country entrusted to these branches of our national force, without a certain mixture of regular troops. I could rely on their courage, their zeal, and their spirit; but I would not wish to risk whatever is valuable with them alone, against troops inured to service, and acting on military experience and full confidence in their leaders. But, Sir, let me only put it to the House, what the effect would be if our army of reserve were under the guidance of commissioned and non-commissioned officers of experience equal to their courage? Is it to be supposed that under such leaders their discipline would not be materially improved, and their ability for every branch of service strikingly perfected? If the army of reserve have kept up on the plan I have been endeavouring to describe, were under the command of such officers, there would be very little reason to chain down our regular army. If our other force were complete, our regular army would be left applicable to every purpose of foreign service; and if we hesitated about the propriety of employing our regular army in this way, on a fair object, it would merely be from a dread that our means of internal defence were not completed.
The Right Honourable Member, after recapitulating the principal points of his speech, went on to state that there was one part of his argument on which he had not sufficiently explained his sentiments. The part of the speech to which he alluded was that which referred to the reasons for omitting altogether the system of ballot. He had been in the first instance convinced that the ballot system was favourable to the augmentation of personal service. With the view of accomplishing this desirable object, he had therefore been disposed to make the ballot system the foundation of his system. He had enquired particularly, however, into this matter, and had found that he had not been borne out by facts in his previous anticipation. It was only within these few last days that he had an opportunity of examining a statement drawn up on this subject, and from that it appeared that of the whole number of men raised by the army of reserve, ballots, only betwixt two and three thousand had actually given personal service. In England the proportion was not more than one in twelve, in Scotland it was about one in sixteen, and in Ireland the proportion was so trifling as not to be worthy of notice. This appeared to him, as he trusted it would appear to the House, a strong reason for not placing so much confidence as he had formerly been disposed to do in the ballot system. He had, however, no difficulty in saying that at least the system was worth the experiment. It might be productive of much good, and could not be attended with mischief. No risk was to be encountered. No existing means of improving the state of our military defence were to be impaired. If he had satisfied the House that the subject was one worthy of consideration; if he had shown that the plan was one likely to be attended with success, he trusted that it would in the mean time be entertained: objections would more properly come to be considered at a future stage of the business. At present he had concieved it only necessary to describe the outline of his system. The Right Honourable Gentleman concluded by stating that he might soon have an opportunity of submitting various important considerations with regard to the state of the army in general, the better means of its recruiting; the volunteer system, and the calling out of the classes. On all these points he intimated his intention of submitting some propositions to the House on a distant day.
He sat down with moving for leave to bring in a bill, for raising and supporting a permanent military force, for more effectually recruiting the regular army, and for the gradual reduction of the additional militia force.
TRIAL OF WILLIAM COBBET
For Libels on the Government of Ireland.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH, May 24.
(Continued from our last.)
The libel then proceeds, in page 806, in the subsequent form, which was read by the Learned Counsel:—
"But, Sir, suggestion does not stop here. Men ask, how could (if the Learned Justice did make any such assertion) the Learned Justice be led to give credit to a position which contradicts the evidence of the senses of every man in the kingdom, who was present at, or knew any thing of the transactions? How could a Learned Judge be supposed to assert that which no man in the kingdom would assert, unless he had some reasons of the same nature as those which prevailed on Mr. Marsden's attorney general, in the trials for high treason, to assert something of the same kind? Men, Sir, couple the extraordinary selection of the Learned Justice from amongst his fellows, with the extraordinary assertion attributed to him in a Government Newspaper; and they ask, if he made that assertion, where did he get his information? Was he ever in Mr. Marsden's audience-room since the night of the 23d July? What passed there? What were the predisposing causes which induced government to select, particularly, that Learned Justice? Could Government have foreseen (and if so by what faculty) that the Learned Justice would have given an instruction to the Grand Jury, so very useful and so very grateful to the government?—What night telescope could have been applied to the eye of Mr. Marsden, which, through the dark womb of things unborn, could have enabled him to perceive this little future star of praise, springing from the creative lips of the Learned Justice? Here, Sir, decorum towards you, and towards the publick, induces me to be silent as to ether, and perhaps strong observations. But I may, I believe, add, what men also say; that if it were possible the crinined robe, the most awful attribute of MAJESTY, should have been wrapped round the acts of Mr. Marsden, in order to screen them from publick disgrace, we might then look for another, but not less fatal end to our Liberties, and to our Constitution, than that which rebellion or invasion could produce. And, in truth, they say, that,

except as to memorial effects, rebellion and insurrection might be viewed with indifference, if it can be supposed, that the stained hands of a petulant clerk had been washed in the very fountain of justice."
The information, said Mr. ABBOT, then proceeds to page 308 of the publication, which is anti-theistical, and is intended to place, in disadvantageous comparison, the present Lord Chancellor of Ireland, with the predecessor of the Noble and Learned Judge who presides on this occasion:—
"Instead of calling him to the high station, which he so ably filled, had it pleased His Majesty to bless the Western neighbours of Cambridgeshire (who certainly owe the honest and warm-hearted principality no ill will), with Lord Kenyon for a Chancellor, I can very well conceive what Lord Kenyon, in such a situation, would have done, and also what he would not have done. From a rare modesty of nature, or from a rare precision of self knowledge, Lord Kenyon would have acted with reserve and circumspection, on his arrival in a country, with the moral quality of the inhabitants of which, and with their persons, manners, and individual characters and connections, he must have been utterly unacquainted.—In such a country, torn with domestic sedition and treason, threatened with foreign invasion, and acting, since the Union, under an untried constitution, if Doctor Addington had required that Lord Kenyon should direct a Cambridge Earl 'in all his Councils,' Lord Kenyon would as soon, at the desire of Lord St. Vincent, have undertaken to pilot a line of battle ship through the Needles. Particularly, the integrity of Lord Kenyon would have shrunk from such an undertaking, if a condition had been added to it, that no one Nobleman or Gentleman, who possessed any rank, estate, or connexion in the country, upon any account should be consulted. His pride would have spurned at the undertaking, if he were told, that the Cambridgeshire Earl and himself, in the cares of government, a clerk in the Secretary's Office, and a couple of lawyers, without political habits, political information, or honourable connections, were to be joined as assessors, and to be the only assessors; Lord Kenyon's pride and integrity would have joined in preventing him from being himself the instrument of introducing such men into a Cabinet of Government. If any one man could be found, of whom a young but unhappy victim of the justly offended laws of his country had, in the moment of his conviction and sentence, uttered the following apostrophe:—'That viper whom my father nourished! He it was whose principles and doctrines, now by their effects drag me to my grave, and he it is who is now brought forward as my protector, and who by an unheard of exercise of prerogative, has wantonly lashed, with a speech to evidence, the dying son of his former friend, when that dying son had produced no evidence, had made no defence, but, on the contrary, had acknowledged the charge, and had submitted to his fate;' Lord Kenyon would have turned with horror from such a scene, in which, although guilt was in one part to be punished, yet in the whole drama justice was confounded, humanity outraged, and loyalty insulted."
The passages in this record conclude with the following brief but remarkable paragraph, inserted in page 310:—
"It was said of Lord Kenyon, that he loved money; if so, he loved his own money only, and not the money of any other man. Lord Kenyon, therefore as Chancellor, never would have made any rule, or order, by the effects of which, the Secretary of the Master of the Rolls would be deprived of all fees, for the purpose of throwing all those fees into the hands of the Secretary to the Chancellor, the better to enable that secretary to discharge the pension of some unknown annuitant on his official profits."
Such was the language of the libels, and such the terms in which they were quoted in the information.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL now rose, and said, that he should occupy a less proportion of time in his address, on account of the length to which the record had been extended. It was impossible that those who were to decide on the subject of this information, could form any accurate judgment of the character of the libel, and the mischievous intention and tendency of it, without exposing the bearings and relations of the several parts by this general view of its contents. It would shew also, that the prosecution was not commenced against a person, who in the hurry of the moment, had trespassed a little beyond the line of decency and propriety, but it was directed to one, who, in a cool, deliberate, systematic scheme, had endeavoured to recyle the whole of the administration of government in the kingdom of Ireland. This assuredly was not merely to be contemplated as an attack upon the Lord Lieutenant, upon the Lord Chancellor, upon the Secretary, or upon the Judges of Ireland, but it was upon the entire conduct of the Government, for the purpose of exposing it to the indignation and contempt of the people of that country, and to execration in every institution of civilized society. This prosecution, therefore, did not encroach upon the right of free discussion, which is the privilege of every Englishman, which had been abundantly enjoyed since he had the honour to occupy the station he held, and of which the present defendant, under all the indulgence he had experienced, had no right to complain of the violation. The Jury would have to consider, not only of the libelous language used, but the critical moment in which it was employed. When the minds of the Irish people were in a feverish distempered state, and liable to be driven to a paroxysm of madness by the slightest impulse, and taking advantage of this perilous interval, powerfully tends to establish that the most base and destructive motives actuated the defendant. Had the libel not been of that sweeping character as to involve the whole political government of the neighbouring island, and had it simply been directed to the Noble Earl appointed to preside, it would have been his duty to have instituted this prosecution, unless it had been repressed by the contemptuous distance at which that dignified character would have removed this attack on his reputation: but the happiness or misery of a large and valuable portion of His Majesty's subjects was affected, and the fitness and necessity of the prosecution was no longer disputable. But it was fit to advert more particularly to the separate paragraphs of this publication. The Jury were well aware, that the character of every government greatly depended on the estimation in which those were held by which it was conducted; both of those who planned the measures, and those in an inferior station, who carried such measures into execution: but if there were any thing which
might be selected as superior in its influence on the minds of the people, it was the purity and impartiality with which justice was administered for the protection of the life and property of the subject: yet in all these important respects a nefarious attack had been made on the Government of Ireland. The Lord Lieutenant is treated as if wholly incapable of performing the public functions, and is represented as "a Grazier of Cambridgeshire." Lord Redesdale, who, was placed so high in the councils of the State, was denominated "a very able and strong built Chancery pleader from Lincoln's-inn." Mr. Secretary Marsden was described as "an unprincipled peculator and plunderer, preying on the property of the state." Mr. Justice Osborne was held forth as "the most corrupt instrument of a debased and degraded administration, lending himself as a screen to conceal the publick injury."
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL then proceeded to examine, minutely, the various passages in the libel, commenting upon each as he proceeded and exposing not only the falsehood, but the malignity of the representations. He justified, with much warmth, those high characters which had been so insolently defamed in the low flippancy, and vulgar abuse, of this libel; excepting the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, in the Eulogy he applied, on account of the fraternal relation he bore to that Nobleman. He examined the political situation of Ireland, as to the extensive means of defence; and enlarged, with peculiar severity, on the flagitious designs of the defendant, in misrepresenting the actual force for the security of that country; and he concluded his remarks on the distinct paragraphs, with the following observations:—"I am not at all aware, what is the species of defence intended by my learned opponents. Perhaps it may be, that the defendant was only concerned in the publication, not in the composition of this libel. The inclination of my opinion is, that the defendant is not the author; but this is no mitigation of his guilt. I selected two letters, published at different periods, on purpose to shew, that it was not a careless act, but that the crime was repeated with the grossest indifference. I may relate further, that since this prosecution had commenced, even to Tuesday last, these libelous productions were sold by the agent of the defendant. Whether he be the author or not, he appears, by his publications, to conceive himself to be the ablest writer, and the most consummate politician of his time. He seems to imagine himself a species of censor, who, elevated to the solemn seat of judgment, is to deal about his decisions for the instructions of mankind. He casts his eye downward as a character represented in the poet of nature, from Dover Cliff, and looks upon the human race as pigmies in the distance beneath him. Perhaps, in the proud contemplation of his own abilities, he supposes he is not subject to the laws and institutions adapted to the vulgar herd of society; but whatever may be the vain self-admiration to which he may be subject, we are obliged to consider him as a common being, and to subject him to the usual restrictions which he will admit to be accommodated only to our inferior capacities. Probably, the true ground of the impatience of this defendant is, that government is not sufficiently corrupt to answer his sinister purposes. If I could discover who was the prime mover of this destructive machine, the prosecution should not stop here; but as I cannot prove any impulse of this kind, it becomes me to direct your attention to the object who has thus dared to infringe and to insult the laws of the country."
The Witnesses on the part of the Crown. Mr. Barry, from the Stamp-Office, produced the affidavit filed in the office, with the names of Cox and Baylis, as the printers, No. 75, Great Queen-street; R. Bagshaw, the publisher, Bow-street, Covent Garden; and William Cobbett, No. 15, Duke-street, St. Catherine's, Westminster, as the sole Proprietor of the Weekly Political Register.
Mr. ADAM, for the defendant, took two objections to this part of the evidence; the one was, that the hand-writing of Mr. Cobbett was not proved, and the other that the place of his residence was not properly described, there being no such situation as appeared on the face of the affidavit. The proof was immediately given by the witness who saw the affidavit signed, and the latter objection was over-ruled by his lordship, this being the description given of his residence by the defendant himself.
Mr. Henry Fallowfield was then called to produce the letters patent under which Lord Hardwick, and the other great officers were appointed, when the witness was stopped by the admission of the defendant of the offices so held, by the persons so named in the information.
Mr. Walter Prober, and Mr. James Elkington were examined by Mr. DALLAS, and Mr. ABBOT, and gave testimony to the purchase of the Weekly Political Register, containing these libels, at Mr. Bagshaw's in Bow-street, and at Mr. Budds's, another agent of the defendant, at the Crown and Mitre, Pall-Mall.
Mr. ADAM expressed a desire that not only the letters on the affairs of Ireland, Nos. 3 and 4, quoted in the information, should be read by the Clerk of the Court, but the whole series of No. 1, to No. 5.
Lord ELLENBOROUGH—"You cannot read them unless they are virtually incorporated by some reference."
Mr. LOWTEN now read in evidence the passages before extracted, for the information of the Jury, by Mr. Abbot, which, therefore, we need not repeat.
Mr. Crowe was next examined as to the inuendos. Mr. ERSKINE.—Q. Who do you understand by the Cambridge Earl?
Ans. Lord HARDWICKE.
Q. And whom by the Chancery Pleader?
Ans. Lord REDESDALE.
The witness deposed to the same effect, with regard to the inuendos on Mr. MARSDEN and Mr. Justice OSBORNE.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
PARIS, June 1.
The emperor's civil list will be augmented to twenty-five millions of livres: each of the French princes is to have three millions, and each of the five superior officers of state to have one million yearly. The Admiral who succeeds in making a landing in England will be made high admiral. Among persons destined to occupy the principal places in the Imperial court, Duroc is to be the grand marshal of the court; and Caulincourt the grand master of the horse. The ancient families of Luynes, Tremouville, Vangéon, Lavel, Montmorency, &c. are all to be offered great offices in the Imperial court.
LONDON, June 11. Dispatches were received at the Admiralty on Saturday from Lord Nelson, brought home by captain Layman. By these it appears that the Toulon fleet had put to sea, but returned again to port, after being chased for two days by our squadron. The crews, we understand, were well and in high spirits, but, it is said, Lord Nelson, by his unremitting attention, and the fatigue inseparable from the trust reposed in him, has suffered a little in his health.
BOSTON, August 2. Last evening we received, by the ship Sachem, arrived at Portland from Liverpool, London papers to the 13th June, five days later than before received. We find, after a short perusal of them, that Mr. Pitt meets with a very powerful opposition in the British house of commons. On the subject of the national defence, on the 11th June, he introduced a bill for the augmentation of the publick force. The combined opposition were rallied to oppose going into committee on this bill, and on the question, Shall the speaker leave the chair? the numbers were,
For it; 219 Opposed to it, 169 Ministerial majority, 50
Liberty, or Death. PUBLICK NOTICE.
The administration general of the department of Jacmel, gives notice to retailers, merchants, and other speculators who purchase cargoes, that in future they will be prevented from purchasing any cargoes until the government shall have the refusal. And further, that each and every person who may act contrary to the present decree, shall be arrested, and brought before the governor general of the island of Hayti, as contravening the orders that he has given to the said administration—an extract of which here follows.
"I ordain likewise by the same article; that captains of foreign vessels shall not be permitted to take stores in those ports at which they arrive for the purpose of retailing their cargoes; and that the administrator shall have the sole right of treating with them for the said cargoes: and allows them the right of selling afterwards to merchants and others, such articles as the administration judge unnecessary for the state."
"To prevent fraud, the inhabitants are not permitted to sell to foreigners produce at a price less than that established by the government."
Done at Jacmel, the 13th June, 1804, the first year of the independence.—The administrator general of the department. (Signed) I. B. BAYARD.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Rebecca, Frazer, 48 days from Rotterdam, Gin, George Murray and Co. July 28, in lat. 43. 25. Long. 57. 42.—spoke the Brig Ann, of and for Boston, from Amsterdam.—31st. in lat. 40. 42. long. 59. Ship Mary, Ferguson, 7 days out from Philadelphia for Lisbon.—August 5, lat. 40. 14. long. 66. Ship Cicero, Morgan, of New London, 50 days from Liverpool, for New York—on the night of the 25th July, the Cicero ran foul of the Ship Rambler, Rich, of Boston, 7 days out for Rotterdam; the Rambler sunk in 30 minutes, her crew was saved.
British Ship Nautilus, Duncan, 15 days from St. Vincents, Rum and Sugar, Robertson and Brown—left there a number of American vessels, names &c. not remembered.—2nd August, Capt. D. in the Sambara passage, saw a French three masted schooner privateer, take possession of an American Brig and Schooner.
Ship Eliza, Evans, 50 days from Rotterdam, Ballast, C. and F. Whittle—left at Rotterdam, Brig Martha Bland, Wyvil, of this port, to sail in two days, spoke, going up to Rotterdam, Ship Jane, Colly, of this port, from Bourdeaux.
Ship Planter, Boush, 70 days from Nantz, Ballast, Donaldson, Thorburn and Co.—
Schooner Appomattox, Boushon, 66 days from Philadelphia—Sloop Julianna, Tingle, 5 days from Philadelphia.
Sloop Akerley, Surgis, 14 days from Barbados, fruit.—F. S. Taylor, left there July 28. Schooner Mary Turner, Ferguson, Edenton N. C. to sail in three days; Schooner ——— McKnight, Alexandria, to sail in 5 days—and a number of vessels belonging to the northern and eastern ports, names not known.
Brig Ann Elizabeth, Shepherd, 30 days from Madeira, Win. John Brown—left there, July 14, brig Madox, Yearly, Baltimore, and Brig Neptune of Philadelphia, to sail in 10 days, and several other American vessels, names not recollected. Aug. 1, lat. 27, long. 69. spoke schooner Dash, Idleton, 5 days from New York, for Dominica.
Brig Eliza, Burgess, 18 days from Havana, Sugar, Theo. Armistead, left there the Schooner Commerce, Gear of New York, to sail in 6 days.
Sloop Betsey, Burbank, 14 days from Tortola, bound to New York, loaded with Salt and Rum.—The brig Samuel of Philadelphia, from Martinique, brought into Tortola by a privateer, vessel and cargo condemned. The brig Robert, Thomas, of Newbury port, from Martinique, was also condemned.
Ship Nancy, Turner, of Boston, 53 days from Bourdeaux, to the Captain—left there, June 20, ship Julia, Calvert, to sail in 3 or 10 days, brig Maria, Hatton, to sail in 4 or 5 days, both of this port—Ship John, Patterson, New-York, in 2 days; Ship Nancy, Stevens, of Boston, to sail next day; Ship Friendship, Holmes, of Boston, for New-York, in 6 days.
We have received some French papers from the passengers, but at too late an hour to judge of their contents.—The captain says that an Embargo was to be laid at Bourdeaux the day after he sailed.—He also says that General Moreau was enlarged.
NEW-YORK, August 6. The Ship Eugenia, from Bourdeaux for this port, was on Saturday morning captured off Sandy Hook, by the British ship of war Leander, and sent to Halifax. The Eugenia is owned by Mr. John Patrick, of this city, and has a cargo of wine, brandy and dry goods. Of the passengers, Mr. Laboyteaux, wife, and two children, were sent up to Halifax; and Messrs. Geneser, La Rousselare, and Mullard, detained on board the Leander.
Lieut. James T. Leonard, of the American navy, with dispatches for government from Mr. Livingston, our minister at Paris, was a passenger in the Eugenia, and was put on board of the schooner Mars, which arrived yesterday.
The grounds of capture of the Eugenia was a suspicion of French property.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Nautilus, Duncan, St. Vincents. Eliza, Evans, Rotterdam. Planter, Boush, Nantz. Rebecca, Frazer, Rotterdam. Sch'r. Two Brothers, Walker, Baltimore. Appomattox, Boushon, Philadelphia. Sloop Comet, Johnston, do. Juliann, Tingle, do. Herald, Comstock, New-London. CLEARED. Sch'r. Maryanna, Bark, Perth, Amboy. Grand Tyger, Pearson, St. Lucie.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
FOR LONDON OR LIVERPOOL, The American Ship REBECCA, Captain Fraser. Burthen about 400 Bds. tobacco—just arrived from Rotterdam—can take in cargo 1, 3 days; and will go to either port, for which 200 bds. are offered. George Murray & Co. FOR SALE, 50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few bds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1300 Bds. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 3300 Bds. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. August 14. 73.
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf, A CHOICE PARCEL OF Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks—ALSO, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, from Madeira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days. John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. 74. Who wishes to Sell, Freight or Charter, The above Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen 1300 Bds. is. She will be in complete order for a cargo in two days.
General Alexander Hamilton.
R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. * * * Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 29. 75.
HARP-STRINGS. A FEW SETTS complete, of the best quality—and a few HALF SETTS from the second octave, to the guest—Also, 30 BOXES PIPES. Just received and for sale by John C. Niemeyer. August 9. 76.
Will be Sold at Public Auction, (WITHOUT RESERVE,) On SATURDAY the 18th instant, THAT commodious THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, on Concord-street, near the Bridge, leading to the New Bank. This house is rented annually for 250 dollars—subject to a very moderate ground rent. Notes with approved endorsers, at 6 and 9 months, will be required of the purchaser. A good title will be made. Benjamin White. August 4. 77.
TO RENT, A House situated on Brewer's street. Apply to E. RORERTS. July 26. 78.

FOR SALE,
350 Barrels Superfine and Pine Flour. 200 do. Pork, in shipping order. 50 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncbeons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Ginghams.
Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE,
500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms.
Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 hds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 600 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyean, and two new Cables.
C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK.
ALSO,
200 barrels Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given,
That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Main-street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to
William Dick. July 17. 11
SUGAR.
18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by
William Hartshorne, jun.
SLATE.
A quantity of Slate, shortly expected from New-York.
July 17. 22
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Persons acquainted with any branches of COACH-MAKING, to whom the most liberal wages, with constant employ, will be given.
Two YOUTHS of respectable connexions will be taken as apprentices to the above business. Apply to
S. W. Quarrier,
near the Methodist Meeting-House, Cumberland-street. July 17. tf 5
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.
John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
TO RENT or LEASE,
That Large and Commodious Dwelling House where I now live. It has four rooms on a floor, excellent cellars, and an out kitchen. In point of situation, health and view, there can be no objection. It can be had with furniture, and several house servants, if required. For particulars, apply to
William Leigh. Portsmouth, July 21. 6 33
PRENTICE in all its variety, and in the neatest manner, executed at the office of the Publick Ledger , near the corner of Main, Commerce Street.
STRATTON & COLE,
HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES;
CONSISTING OF
  Antigua,  RUM.  Nests Wooden Ware.    Jamaica,  Wool Cards.    Wd. Island,  BRANDY.  Bacon.    New England,  Pork.    French,  GIN.  Mariners Compasses.    Peach,  Quadrants.    Apple,  WINE.  Spy Glasses.    Holland,  Hour.    Country,  TEA.  1-2 Minute    Sherry,  1-4 do.    Malaga,  SUGAR.  White Lead,    Imperial,  Venetian Red,    Hyson,  FLOUR.  Yellow,    Young Hyson,  Spanish Brown,    Loaf,  FLOUR.  Blue,    Brown,  Tar.    Molasses,  FLOUR.  Turpentine.    Vinegar,  White,    Nutmegs,  FLOUR.  Red,    Allspice,  Blue,    Pepper,  FLOUR.  Small,    Cinnamon,  Deep Sea,    Ginger,  FLOUR.  Bed Cords.    Chewing Tobacco,  Scine Twine.    Spanish,  FLOUR.  Wrapping do.    American,  Indigo.    Powder & Shot,  FLOUR.  Blueing.    Alum,  Window Glass.    Blown,  FLOUR.  Knives and Forks.    Superfine,  Pump Tacks.    Fine,  FLOUR.  An assortment of Castings.    Coffee,  Earthen Ware assorted.    Chocolate.      July 17. tf 6
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
SHAKSPEARE.
Time, which is continually washing away the dissoluble fabrics of other Poets, passes without injury by the adamant of Sakspeare.
Dr. Johnson's Preface.
FIRST COMPLETE EDITION IN AMERICA, FROM THE TEXT OF THE BEST EDITORS OF SHAKSPEARE.
Hugh Maxwell & Thomas S. Manning, Propose to publish, as speedily as possible, VOLUME I.
OF THE Plays of William Shakspeare, With the corrections and illustrations of VARIOUS COMMENTATORS.
To which are added, NOTES,
By SAMUEL JOHNSON & GEORGE STEEVENS. From the fifth and latest London edition, published in 1803—Revised and augmented By ISAAC REED.
With A GLOSSARIAL INDEX.
Sweet SWAN of Avon, what a sight it were, To see thee in our waters yet appear, With all those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza and King James! But stay;—I see thee in our hemisphere Advanc'd, and made a constellation here:— Shine forth, thou STAR of POETS, and with rage, Or influence, chide, or cheer the drooping Stage.
Ben Johnson.
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It will be printed under the immediate direction and superintendence of an Editor, assisted by several Men of Letters.
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The inferior copy of the last London edition, in 21 vols. boards, sells for FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS; more than double the price of the proposed edition, which the proprietors have resolved shall, from its cheapness, as well as elegance, deserve the notice of the Public.
To consult the economy of the taste of different Purchasers, an edition will be printed in a compressed, cheap, and portable, form, without the notes, in 8 vols. 12mo. price 1 dollar per vol. in boards.
It is contemplated to print one volume every month, from the time of commencement, until the work be completed.
A correct Alphabetical List of the Subscribers, will be given with the last volume.
The Proprietors sanguinely hope that the liberality of the publick will be conspicuous in the support of a work of singular magnitude, to which intense labour and great expense are necessarily incident.
N.B. The first volume of the above work is now at press.
Subscriptions will be received by Bonsal, Conrad & Co. Booksellers; and by George L. Gray, at the office of the Publick Ledger , Norfolk. Philadelphia, July 1. tf 4
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } TEAS, HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes Frc. ch Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.
Fisk & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & CO.
Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing PAINTER'S COLOURS, and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gallons Lintseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigris; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes. July 17, tf 14
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era,
With copious Notes and References.
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY,
Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the the Royal Academy of Inscrip- tions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London, edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature, of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis , on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations, may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful; nay we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and, therefore, perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
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The European edition sells at 12 dollars per sett.
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V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers, and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch.
Subscriptions to the above work received by George L. Gray, at the office of the Publick Ledger .
July 17, 1804. tf 23
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London,
May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America, to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. d3m&law3m 48
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Rosa & Betsey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c.
Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts. Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practioner's Shops.
Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son.
July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
Jamaica Rum, Molasses, &c. &c.
Now landing, from the schooner Rebecca , John Drysdale, Master, from Jamaica. 117 Puncbeons Rum.
8 Hhds. Molasses.
For sale by
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE IN STORE, 150 Puncbeons of Antigua and Grenada Rum, of fine flavour:—and
A few Hogsheads and Barrels of Sugar. July 28. 6 43
FOR SALE,
35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron.
John Matgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Absconded about two months ago, a negro man named MANUEL, belonging to Mrs. Wilson, of Portsmouth, a Calker by trade, and about 45 years of age, walks lame; he is supposed he in or about Smithfield. The above reward will be given, for delivering him in Norfolk. Thomas Warren. July 24. tf 35
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