Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-11-14 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 14, 1806.
[NO. 52.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 15   Beef, cargo bb. 9 10   Prime 9   Mess 14   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 85   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Peach, 90   Apple, new, 50   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 7   Navy. 5   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. 20   Candles, Dipt 19   Mould 23   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. None.   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22   Caracas 31 33   Coffee, W. India lb. 30 32   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 22 23 Scarce.   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28   Surinam   Duck, American bolt. None Scarce   Ravens 16 17   Russia 20 22   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Sup. bb. 7   Fine 6 6 50   X Middlings 5 5 50   Middlings 5   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bb. 4 25 4 50   Shad 7   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 15 1 20   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 66 70   Barley 30   Oats   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 16 None   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton.   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60   Camp. 70   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. 4 4 50   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 15   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 35 40   Pepper, lb. 75 80 Scarce.   Pimento, 19 20 None   Pitch, bb. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 16 50   Prime 18   Mess 21   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4   Rice, 100lb. 4   Rosin, bb. 3 50 3 75   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 85 87   Antigua, 3d p. 82 85   St. Croix, 3d p. 80 85   W. Island, 3d p. 75 77   Country, 48 50   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 85   Isle May, 80   St. Ubes, 65   Cadiz, 65   Liverpool, 58   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 11   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 60   barrel 15   do. red oak 20   Tar, bb. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 7   Petersburg, 6 6 50   Rappa, 4 50 6   Tallow, Russia, lb. None Scarce   American, 14 16   Turpentine, bb. 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None Plenty   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 200 200   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 86 90   Sherry, 1 20 1 25   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 90  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3 4 1-4 France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 4 1-4 In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6 Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3 1-2 4 British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 3 Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 5 6 Porto Rico, - - - - - 3 1-2 4 Havana, - - - - - 3 City of St. Domingo, - - - - - 4 Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 5 1-2 Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 5  Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 5 per cent. discount, looking up. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dollars for 100l. sterl.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR LONDON, The good Ship MONTICELLO , John Drysdale, master, having a considerable part of her cargo engaged, will be immediately despatched. For freight of the balance, apply to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or
Robert Maitland, & Co. Wanted—Rough hhd. and bbl. STAVES , for which cash will be given. Apply as above. November 12. 4w
The Ship SHEFFIELD , for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton on moderate terms.—Apply to Nov. 7. tf JOSIAH COWPER.
For MADEIRA , The Brig CATHARINE , Thomas Callahan, master, having half her cargo engaged, will be despatched by the 20th inst. For freight of a few hundred barrels, apply to Robert Dickson.
Wanted—200 bbls. Hominy Corn, and some black Ey'd Peas. Nov. 7. 5t
SALT. A Cargo of best Liverpool Stoved SALT, arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, will be sold on accommodating terms if taken along side.
Robert Dickson. The DUNROBIN CASTLE , burthen 288 tons, 12 guns and men and armament, is offered for Freight or Charter to a port in Britain or Ireland. Apply as above. Nov. 5. 6t
For PHILADELPHIA , The fine new Schooner ADONIS , Frederick Hall, master, having part of her cargo already engaged, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, lying at Maclure's wharf, or
D. R. Waddey, & Co. November 5. tf
For Liverpool , The Ship SHEFFIELD , John Davis, Master, will sail about the first week of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. tf Josiah Cowper.
For CHARTER , The fine new Ship Moses Brown , burthen 336 tons, can receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to October 28. tf MOSES MYERS.
For LONDON , The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA , Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 bbls.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or August 20. tf N. Heron. 98
For Freight or Charter , The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY , Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London.—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Petersburg, or to T. & W. A. Armistead. October 10. tf 243
For Liverpool , The very excellent Ship MENTOR , Stephen Waterman, master, two years and an half old, and burthen 350 bbls.—she is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 20th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or Oct. 8. tf N. Heron. 239
For SALE or Charter , The Ship ALFRED , Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogsheads burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in all this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to October 7. tf Christopher Fry. 235
For SALE , The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogsheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Sept. 24. tf Warren Ashley. 202
For a Port in France , The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary . Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. August 20. tf George Murray, & Co. 102
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA , Captain Vickery, to a port in France, but then 350 hogsheads. August 25. tf C. & F. Whittle. 112
For Freight or Charter , The Ship ELIZA , William Daggett, Master, 400 hogsheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle.
Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 128
For SALE , The fast-sailing American registered brig FLORA . If not applied for in ten days, a freight for Liverpool will be preferred. November 10. tf Alexander Leckie. 3t
For SALE or CHARTER , The Schooner NANCY , C. Greene, master, burthen 54 tons, or about 400 barrels, in complete order for sea, and can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or November 10. tf Christopher Fry. 3t
181 punch. high proof Jam Rum; 6 do. Antigua do. 2 hlds. retailing Molasses; 50 hlds. 35 bbls. 22 bags prime Jamaica Coffee; 14 hlds. 30 bbls. do Sugar, 50 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, now fit for use, 50 cases Claret; 20 do. Olives, Anchovies, and Fruits in Brandy; 6 do. Hermitage; 4000 bulk. Hle of May Salt—All of the above articles are offered for sale by the subscribers on their wharf. C. & F. Whittle.
A Freight of TOBACCO is wanted for the remarkable fine American Ship AMIALE ANTONIETTE , Capt. Williams. Apply as above. November 10. 8t
For Freight or Charter , the fast sailing new Schooner THREE FRIENDS , captain Sears, burthen 100 tons—A freight to the West-Indies would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or FISK & CATLETT.
Who have for Sale on board said vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron; 1 do. German Steel, 120 barrels No. 1 & 2 Beef; 40 casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales India Cotton, assorted, 100 boxes Chocolate and Spermaceti Candles, 1000 wt. white Ginger in the root; 15 Trunks Shoes assorted, 400 sides Leather; an invoice of Dry Goods suitable for the season, which will be sold very low. Nov. 10. tf
Potatoes & Cod Fish. FOR Sale on board the Schooner Sally & Louis , lying at Moff. Southgate's wharf, 1000 bushels Nova Scotia Potatoes; 10 quintals Cod Fish. November 10. 5t
SHOES, &c. E. STURTEVANT, has now landing from the Schooner Three Friends , a fresh assortment of Ladies' Gentlemen's and Children's SHOES and BOOTS; Cotton and Wool CARDS. Nov. 10. 3t
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living on Knott's Island, Currituck County, on Sunday the 3d instant, a negro man by the name of JACK , between 27 and 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, stout made, of a bright dark colour; his under-fore teeth are a little decayed, and has on his right arm a scar occasioned by a burn, between the elbow and wrist; had on when he went off a pair of English striped linen trowsers, coarse cotton shirt, tow flock, and a fearnought jacket much worn, a striped gingham short coat, short nankin top jacket, an old wool hat, and a pair of old shoes. Whoever secures the said negro so that I get him again shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home to me. November 10. tf Elias Williams. 3t
CASH GIVEN for drawn Red and White Oak Hogs-head STAVES .—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
For SALE , London Porter, Linsed Oil in jugs, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Pork, &c. November 7. 6t
Taken up A-raft, IN the gale of the 13th last month, a large Wood LIGHTER, about 40 feet long, 12 feet wide, appears to have been recently tarred, and laid employed in the transportation of pine wood. The owner on paying the expense of this advertisement, and some gratuity to the Negroes who took her up, may have her again by applying to Luke Wheeler. November 7. tf
Landing from the Ship Ocean , from Marseilles, 600 hlds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by Moses Myers.
Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 120 hlds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes Westport Gin; 800 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf 251
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE , and 1000 bushels SALT —Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann , Capt. Hervert, from Cadiz—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31. tf
For RENT , That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE , situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Martinique CORDIALS. Oct. 7. tf 230
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MC'PHERSON , deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John Mc'Phail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
For Rent , The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. Mc'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
For RENT , The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 25. 634
For SALE , 8 Cases Britannias ; 2 do. Flatillas , 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix , 5 bales Ozunburgs and Ticklenburgs —entitled to drawback. James Young. October 17. tf 275
We have for SALE , on low terms, London particular Madeira WINE , A Cargo of Isle of May SALT , 600 Sacks Liverpool Stoved SALT , 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO . J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 87
For Rent or Lease , The WHARF in Gosport , late the property of Bartholomew Clinch , deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 5. tf 224
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES , have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 cases Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT , 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. 244
The friends of Thomas Norman , John Marshal, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
The Subscriber offers for Sale the following Merchandise on reasonable terms, 50 casks Nails and Spikes , assorted. 6 do. Hoes do. 5 do. Smoothing Irons; 1 do. Axes, assorted, A few pair fire Dogs and Irons; 6 doz. Spades, 3 boxes half pint Tumblers, Window Glass, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, 2 Time Pieces; a quantity of Jugs and Butter Pots, 40 jugs split Peas; a few bags Pepper, A few hlds. Molasses; 15 hlds. low land Tobacco. Also,
A brick DWELLING-HOUSE , slated, 26 by 32 feet, and nearly finished with the best materials, situated on a pleasant lot on Cumberland-street, in ice simple, 150 feet deep by 33 feet 8 inches front. Robert Gibson. October 15. 262
Navy, Pilot Bread, and Crackers, LANDING on Marsden's-whf. from Alexandria, 154 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do. 24 do. Crackers; 49 half barrels do.—which will be sold on very low terms by applying to John Brown, Marsden's-wharf. October 22. tf 282
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM ; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 95
Now a-float in the harbor, 10,000 drawn pipe STAVES . Richard Blore. Nov. 3. tf
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. tf
The Subscriber has on hand, 200 barrels Pilot Bread; 200 do. Navy do. 300 quarter barrels Crackers—All of first quality, which will be sold on liberal credit, or bartered for West India produce.<

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING NOV. 14, 1806.
Western Affairs.—In the dearth of Foreign Intelligence, we have selected for our paper this day, a number of articles upon the subject of our Western affairs. It is an old saying, that where "there is so much smoke, there must be some fire," but this adage is not universally true; we have seen it falsified before, and it may be so in the present instance.—The industry of political partisans, can "raise a smoke without fire," that is, it can calumniate without cause. We need not adduce a notable instance, as it is impressed on the mind of every real friend to his country, and the effects will be felt we fear for some time. When party and faction, are determined upon the ruin of a character, the man who can resist their reiterated attacks, must have a character like that of WASHINGTON; but even this great and glorious man was not unassailed.
It is very far from our intention or wish, to be supposed that every thing which we publish respecting Colonel Burr is true, or that we ourselves credit all that is said on this subject. As journalists, we copy what we find, when it is not too absurd or scandalous for belief; at the same time we must say, that we have seen nothing brought home to convict Col. Burr of being a traitor to his country. Surmise and supposition are substituted for facts.—Candour dictates a suspension of judgment, until we can hear what Col. Burr and his friends have to say.
As yet, every thing which has been said, is from the political opponents of Colonel Burr, who unfortunately for him is pursued by all parties, but more by his former associates in politics. We are not the vindicators of Col. Burr, we only mean to say that we have seen nothing like proof of his guilt.—He is called an intriguer;—if that be his only crime, we see no good reason why it should not be a crime in others as well as in him. We ask what are the members of all those caucuses held at Washington and other places, for the very patriotic purpose of appointing Presidents, &c. but intriguers? They talk of their respect for the people, but they take special care not to trust the people with the privilege of exercising their constitutional rights. These intriguers, though few in numbers to the great body of the people, have all the advantages that a small and well disciplined corps, has over a numerous and undisciplined mob. They associate and combine for the express purpose of promoting their own, or the views of their friends, without consulting the people; they act for the people and consult them afterwards. What are these but "intriguers?" As we have published, in conformity to what we conceived our duty, all that has been said and written against Col. Burr, we shall with much more pleasure publish the proofs of his innocence, for tho' not of the same politics, we shall feel mortified for the honour of our country, should he be guilty of crimes so detestable as those imputed to him.
LOSS OF THE SCHOONER WASP.
We are sorry to announce the loss of the schooner Wasp, Captain Kemp, of this port: she was drove out of Bassaterre, Guadalupe, by a hurricane on the 9th of September. Captain Jones, of the British schooner Polly, who arrived here from St. Kitts on Wednesday, informs that the vessel was picked up and towed into Nevis, without having any person on board. Whether the crew have perished, or have been taken off, cannot now be said; we sincerely hope the latter has been the case.
The Brig Franklin, Captain Smith, of and from this port to Barbados, was captured by the French Privateer Austerlitz, of 20 guns, and 150 men, on the 4th of last month, in lat. 28, long. 67.
THE EDITORS of papers, who have lately published an account of Duties paid at the different ports of the United States, are recommended to add up the aggregate amount and they will find it short of $ 45,174,837 22, by 1,761,673 77. This arises from omitting NORFOLK in the list.
Married on Wednesday night, in North-Carolina, Mr. DENNIS DAWLEY, of Norfolk county, to Miss MARY DIANA TALBOT, of this borough.
DEATH OF GENERAL KNOX.
Warren, Oct. 26, 1806.
"DEAR SIR, It is with the deepest regret, I have now to inform you, that the great and good General KNOX, departed this life yesterday morning. He was confined about six days. It is supposed that the cause of his death was his swallowing a sharp chicken bone which perforated his bowels, and produced a mortification.—The event was very sudden and unexpected by the physicians until a very short time before his death. It has covered us all with the deepest gloom. The funeral will be to-morrow, when every testimony of respect will be paid, by all classes of people."
We copy the preceding article from the Boston Gazette; and with sincere sorrow announce the removal of another pillar of the American Revolution, in the lamented death of the meritorious Hero and Patriot.
MAJOR GENERAL HENRY KNOX, Vice-President General of the Cincinnati.
To recount the publick services, and to do full justice to the worth, of this distinguished soldier & citizen, would exceed the limits prescribed to a gazette eulogium. The pleasant task of recording his merits
devolves to the faithful historian, who, among the causes that influenced the success of our revolution, will often advert to the bravery, skill, and discipline of that distinguished corps, THE ARTILLERY of the American army, which was organized & commanded, throughout the war, by this most excellent officer.
Possessing, in an eminent degree, the esteem and confidence of the commander in chief, he was, in every stage of the contest, the faithful friend and gallant associate of the illustrious WASHINGTON.
On the successful termination of his military career, when General Lincoln resigned, he was appointed secretary at war, under the confederation—and, his commission being renewed by President Washington, he continued for a long series of years most ably to administer the duties of that important department—resigning his office, he returned to private life, on his estate in the district of Maine, in the year 1795, from which he has since been frequently called to share in the honours and labours of legislation in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, where the remembrance of his private and publick virtues will be long cherished, and held in grateful estimation.
(Pol. Register.)
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in one of the middle states, to his friend in this city, dated Oct. 12th, 1806.
"In the present situation of England, and under her present administration, there is the greatest difficulty in forming a rational conjecture respecting her conduct towards us, or the effect of our irritating measures on her. What palliative Mr. Pinkney carried over I cannot tell, nor have we any publick information which can enable us to judge concerning the present state of the negotiation. I remarked some time ago a paragraph in the democratick papers, which stated that Mr. Monroe had good hopes of success, because Mr. Fox, at the conclusion of a conference, expressed less indignation at the non-importation act than he had manifested in the beginning. This, with some bows and smiles which he received from the new ministry on their coming into power, and of which he rendered a faithful account to his employers, comprises all the overt acts of conciliation, of which we have any account. All the rest is mere surmise; and my surmise is, that a compromise will take place by which the British government will modify its obnoxious principle, without giving it up."
"The two million negotiation has thus far failed. Its ultimate success may, perhaps, depend on the continuance of the war between France and England. In that case Buonaparte may, perhaps, be willing to sell Florida to us. This however, seems doubtful; for I believe his determination is to quarrel with us as soon as he gets rid of England, and to use the quarrel with Spain as a pretext. The object of this quarrel will be to bend us to his will, make us subservient to his schemes, and get back Louisiana, where I have no doubt that he intends to resume the project of Louis XIV."
"I have declined reading the Secret History of the Cabinet of St. Cloud, because I cannot rely on its authenticity, and it is therefore of no use as history, and it is too disguising to amuse as romance. I know enough, moreover, of the persons who are its subject, to satisfy me that they are the most detestable monsters that have ever disgraced humanity."
The contest for the next Presidency lies, you know, between Madison and Monroe. Till lately I have considered Madison's success as certain; but recent information induces me to doubt. It is said that the leading democrats in this state and New-York are for Monroe. The Eastern people will I think, be for Madison—so will the Quids in Pennsylvania, but they are inconsiderable. The democrats there are now attempting to prevail on Jefferson to stand again; which I believe that he will do, if generally solicited by his party, and if our foreign prospects should become less alarming. Should he refuse, I suspect that the Pennsylvania democrats will be on the side of Monroe, who is said to be the strongest in Virginia. Upon the whole I begin to believe that if Jefferson cannot be induced to settle the dispute by serving again, Monroe will be the man. The mutual fears of the two parties can alone induce them to solicit Jefferson, of whom they are all sick at heart; and the fear of stormy weather can alone prevent him from yielding to their solicitations.
"We have much incipient change here, but none as yet accomplished. 'Tis the same case in many other places. The fervor of democracy has greatly abated. The practical operation of its principles has produced much disgust and more apprehension. The multitude begin to be tired with its play-things, and shew a great disposition to throw them away. The absence from the publick councils of many individuals formerly the objects of popular distrust and party animosity, begins to be considered generally as a matter of regret. "Yet a little while," and the tide of popular opinion and sentiment will completely turn. When turned, it will probably run with much greater force in the contrary direction."
(Charles. Courier.)
The following interesting reflections on the relations of
FRANCE AND PRUSSIA
are extracted from one of our late London papers—they are strongly corroborative of the opinion that a war between these powers is unavoidable.
(Political Register.)
"Were we to form our opinion of the state of the publick mind and feeling in Germany, from what we read in the continental papers, we should be apt to conclude that, in respect to France, they were actuated by no other sentiment than that of the most passive and implicit obedience. Our private correspondence, however, presents a picture of a quite different character and colour. We have received, by the last Hamburg mail, a letter from Berlin, dated the 13th inst. The intelligence contained in it is of the highest importance, and we can venture to pledge ourselves for its truth and authenticity."
"M. DE BOHM, attached to the Prussian embassy at Paris, arrived at Berlin, on the 5th inst. with dispatches. The contents of these had been scarcely considered in the Prussian cabinet, when orders were issued to place the whole of the army immediately upon the war establishment. M. De Bohl was supposed to be the bearer of a proposition from the French government, that Prussia should restore Hanover to Great Britain, and either cede or exchange her possessions in Westphalia. We have
no doubt that some arrangement of this nature has been proposed by France, and that all the movements and demonstrations towards the frontiers of Saxony and Westphalia have been for the purpose of imposing it upon the court of Berlin. This extraordinary demand created, as might be expected, a strong sensation in the Prussian councils whether it has been allayed by the subsequent communications from France, or by the conferences which took place, on the 10th inst. between Laforest, the French ambassador, and count Haugwitz, cannot long remain undiscovered."
"There are circumstances, however, which incline us to think that Prussia is either averse to the proposed arrangement, or that she is justly distrustful of the assurances of France. She is every where concentrating her troops, and placing the fortresses on her western frontier in the best state of defence and supply that the pressing exigency will allow her. On the night of the 15th instant, the Prussian troops evacuated Cuxhaven, and proceeded by forced marches to join the army in Hanover, where a force of 60,000 men was collecting between the capital of that Electorate, and the town of Hildesheim. All the troops in the Electorate were proceeding to this camp. Another army much more considerable, was ordered to assemble in that part of the Prussian dominions contiguous to Saxony. Magdeburgh, Erfurt, and other places were ordered to be garrisoned and victualled."
"From the activity and suddenness of these preparations, it is evident that his Prussian majesty will not sink into that tame and unresisting being, which probably, but upon very reasonable grounds, it must be confessed, Buonaparte was lead to expect. Some means must be found to satisfy him for his losses in Franconia. The restoration of Hanover would severely affect him in two points, his interest and his honour; and the objections to ceding or exchanging what he holds in Westphalia are equally strong. How is the king of Prussia to be indemnified for these multiplied sacrifices of character and territory, except by a premature robbery of the Saxon dominions, which circumstances, and the course of events, are very likely to place one day in his power, without the interference or consent of France? But will Prussia risk a war with France? We do not think she will, because we are persuaded Buonaparte will not push her to that extremity.—He will not, except his imprudence be more monstrous and extravagant than his ambition, plunge into the dangers of another war for objects of such minor consideration. Powerful as he is, he is not placed beyond the reach of peril and misfortune.—The loss of one important battle would be the signal to all Europe to rise against him. What security has he against such a contingency? Tho' France may, and certainly would, eventually succeed against Prussia single-handed, the final triumph might not be achieved without some intermediate disasters. Is Holland so fascinated with the talents and popular manners of her new sovereign, as to acquiesce in her present condition, and to lose all remembrance of her former proud and palmy state? Is not Buonaparte aware, that the sturdy inhabitants of that territory only want means and opportunity to rise en masse, and drive the minion he has set over them, and every Frenchman out of the country? Austria is subdued, and must be confessed, but she is not yet extinct. She possesses heart and hands, the remembrance of former disasters and disgraces, inveterate hate; every physical and moral quality, in short, which can render a nation truly formidable whenever the leaders of it chuse to put these means into motion. Buonaparte would be fitter for the Biscetre (the Paris Bedlam) than the palace of the Thuilleries, were he to risk the rousing of all these dormant antipathies for the sake of gaining a paltry triumph over Prussia."
"Neither in the letters from Berlin, nor the Hamburg paper of the 16th, which has reached us, is there any mention or indication of a disposition on the part of Prussia to acknowledge the confederacy of the Rhine, or to concur in the intended changes in Germany. On the contrary we find that count Goerts, the Prussian envoy to the Diet of Ratisbon, whom the Paris papers mentioned to have proceeded in the same official character, to Frankfort, had returned to Berlin."
FROM A NEW-YORK PAPER.
To the Inhabitants of the City of New-York.
Every person who has property seeks for the means of its protection and preservation. By the social compact, individuals reserve to themselves the right of exercising their powers and vigilance to a certain extent, for the security of their persons and property—but it becomes the duty of the NATION to provide the means of defence and security against aggressions from abroad.
The resources of the country are placed under the controul of the government, to enable it to perform what individuals have it not in their power to accomplish, or at least not without sustaining inconveniences which the government has no right to require, and such as would be inconsistent with the protection they have a right to expect.
Among the most important duties of government, is the application of the publick funds to means of security against foreign invasion and insult. This is one of the primary objects of publick attention, it is what the citizens have a right to expect? and without which it is to no purpose that we build cities, construct ships, extend commerce, and look for security for our property or our persons.
All men of reflection know that their individual property is insecure against depredation, unless the ordinary means are employed to guard against the inroads of the profligate, who unhappily are to be found in every community.—Common prudence, therefore, suggests the indispensable necessity of inclosures and fastening to protect what is acquired by industry and frugality.
It is equally necessary for nations to employ the means of protection and defence, for the security of that property and those rights, which, from their magnitude, are not under individual controul, & are therefore confided to the superintending care of government.
Justice is not always to be expected by a nation from other powers, any more than individual has a right to calculate on the perfect purity of every other person to whose grasp his property may be exposed. And the unmindfulness of the former to provide and apply the means of protecting sea-port towns and commerce from the depredation to which they are necessarily exposed, would manifest as extreme folly and more culpability, than the individual who should confide solely to the honesty of his fellow creatures for his security against theft.
The measures of providing for the safety and defence of our sea-ports, and of the commerce they carry on, are of the highest importance, equally interesting to men of all parties, and they are, in a sense, equally interesting to the inhabitants of the country, as to those of cities and towns. The city of New-York could not be plundered, taken possession of, or blockaded by a foreign force, without bringing distress and ruin, not only on its devoted inhabitants, but on the state at large, and the neighbouring states, whose business connects them closely with the concerns of the city.
Considerations of this kind are not, indeed calculated to engage in favour of providing the means of our defence, wretches who contemplate with apparent delight, the landing of a few thousand French troops in the city of New York to plunder the town, and make the merchants pay the expense of the expedition. To beings of that description, a patriotic American can offer nothing but unfeigned contempt and detestation. But among men who possess a love of country, who regard their own welfare and the happiness of their posterity, it is inconceivable that there should be a difference of sentiment about the absolute propriety of strongly fortifying the port of New York, and providing sufficient naval protection for its extensive commerce.—Nor is it believed, that among those who are attached to the interests of this country there exists a contrariety of opinion.
What then, it may be asked, are the reasons, why these important objects should not engage our united and constant solicitations to the national government, for their accomplishment? Do we suffer party discord to disunite us in these momentous affairs? are any so wedded to the doctrines of distinguished partisans, as to neutralize their feelings and paralyse their efforts on the subjects of national defence and individual security? If so, it is time such men should be known, that their characters may be duly estimated by the community.
We have witnessed several occasions within a few years, when our situation, with regard to foreign nations, awakened the attention of our citizens to their defenceless and vulnerable condition; and under the influence of the most serious apprehensions, applications have been repeatedly made to the government, to provide the means of security; but nothing has been accomplished.
Every person remembers the publick sensibility excited last session, by a blockade of our harbour by foreign ships of war. That event aroused attention and enkindled the American spirit, which produced earnest applications to the general and state governments for their protecting aid; but these were again followed with the disappointment of our most reasonable hopes.
The corporation of this city, at a subsequent period, influenced by another outrage, and under the pressure of the moment, sent a formal request to the President of the United States, for frigates to guard the entrance of our port, which they well knew, or ought to have known at the time, were not at his disposal. On the spur of the occasion, they also appointed a committee on the subject of fortifications, who slumbered over their duty, and have not hitherto reported.
The national government has not manifested any regard to this momentous business. Nothing has been done or attempted in that quarter from whence alone we ought of right to expect it, but to insult the feelings of our citizens, and degrade the national character, by the construction of petty gun-boats—the mere mockery of naval defence.
Thus, fellow citizens, New York and its commerce are left to the inroads of every foreign naval power who may chuse to blockade our harbour, lay the city under contribution, take possession of and garrison it, for the purpose of "trimming the jackets of the merchants."
The dreadful evils of such a state of things, are not readily to be conceived, nor is it possible for language to depict them.
How are they to be prevented, is the question.—The answer is not by relying on the justice and clemency of foreign powers, but by permanent fortifications and an adequate naval force. Why then are not the means applied and the works commenced? If the rulers of the nation answer, they see no immediate danger—they can hardly be allowed credit for sincerity. Measures of defence like these contemplated for the city of New York, must not be deferred until an invading fleet are in sight. The moment would be too late, as all efforts would then prove abortive.
If it be pretended that such means of defence would absorb a large portion of our revenue, is this, if true, a valid excuse for procrastination? What expense is too much for self preservation? Who, acting with reasonable judgment and prudence, enters into a nice calculation of the expence of locks and bars to secure him against midnight robbers; What farmer states account between the value of the growing crop, and the labour and costs of enclosing the ground to save it? Or what wise nation denies the means of protection to an important portion of its inhabitants and their property, against foreign outrages, because those means will incur expence?—And emphatically it may be asked, under what strange infatuation must they, who direct our publick affairs labour, seeing the whole publick revenue is derived from commerce, which they treat as not worth the expence of protection? It is a notorious fact that the city of New York, contributes more than any other place, to the Treasury of the United States. And is it not then of sufficient importance to the union, to be fortified and guarded against insult and plunder? Are those who guide the helm of state justifiable in employing the revenue derived from the industry and enterprise of our citizens, to purchase a temporary popularity, instead of devoting a reasonable portion of it to fortifications and a naval armament?
The truth, however, is, and so it must be admitted, that our situation renders defensive measures indispensable. And being so, their cost is comparatively of no moment.
To whom would the money go, which would be expended in fortifications, and building and equipping ships of force? To our mechanics and labourers—a useful portion of this and every other civilized country. From thence they would derive the means of support and comfort, without impoverishing the country.
It is important to revive this subject, when no aggression of a foreign power agitates the publick mind, that it may be viewed calmly—that the result may not be attributed to a mere passing incident, soon to be forgotten—that the necessary steps may be taken to bring it before Congress at the opening

of their ensuing session—that, considering the time and manner of our application, those who are entrusted with our publick affairs may be satisfied we are in earnest, and may rest assured we will never cease to urge, as matters of the highest magnitude and last importance to the city and state of New York, as well as the adjacent states. That this port and harbour be strongly fortified, and an adequate naval force provided to assist and protect our commerce.
A FRIEND TO PEACE.
FROM THE MONONGALIA GAZETTE. Resolutions of a number of the Inhabitants of Wood county.
Firmly attached to the constitution of the United States and the constituted authorities, and viewing with a jealous eye, the apparently hostile motions and nefarious designs of certain characters, it was resolved at a meeting of sundry citizens of Wood county, Virginia, held on the 6th day of October, 1806, for the purpose of taking into consideration the measures necessary to be adopted, in this alarming crisis, to counteract, if possible, what is supposed to be the ambitious and disorganizing views of AARON BURR, and his partisans in this Western country.
That it is expedient that the citizens of Wood county should without delay form themselves into a volunteer corps, or body of men, train themselves to arms and military discipline for the purpose of defending themselves and their property from any threatened attack, and by repelling any aggression that may be attempted by insurgents inimical to the interests of the United States, until some more effective steps shall be adopted by the President of the United States. To effect this laudable purpose it is ordered, that six subscription papers be immediately drafted and handed round the county in order to procure subscribers to the same, enrolling themselves in said body. That it is proper that a meeting should be held of the persons enlisting themselves as aforesaid, at the court-house of Wood county on the eleventh day of this present month, for the purpose of choosing by ballot proper officers to command said corps, and adopt proper rules and regulations for their future conduct.
Alexander Henderson, Peter Anderson, Robert Kincheloe, Thomas Taverner, James Compton, & James G. Laidley, are appointed to hand round said subscription papers. Ordered that the commandant of the 113th regiment of Virginia militia, be requested to use the most effective measures in his power to collect the publick arms of said regiment, and have them forthcoming at the court-house of Wood county on the said 11th day of this present month. And also that the persons appointed to hand round the aforesaid subscription papers should request the subscribers to their respective papers to bring forward any private arms they may be in possession of at the same time.
2. Resolved that a permanent committee of five persons be appointed to regulate the proceedings necessary to be pursued, and the measures necessary to be adopted during the existence of danger—and Hugh Phelps, Jacob Beeson, Robert Kincheloe, Alexander Henderson, and George Creel, jun. are appointed to compose said committee, and James Wilson is appointed secretary to said committee, with power of summoning said committee whenever an emergency may seem to require it—and empowering said committee when met to summon meetings of the citizens of Wood county.
3. Resolved that an address be drawn up expressive of the sentiments of the citizens of Wood county upon this occasion, and forwarded to the President of the United States.
4. Resolved that a copy of the foregoing proceedings be forwarded to the printers of the Ohio and Monongalia Gazettes, to be printed in their respective newspapers, and that a printed copy of the same be forwarded with as much expedition as possible to the President of the United States, and another to the governor of Virginia.
JAMES WILSON, Sec'ty.
October 18, 1806.
FROM THE SCIOTO GAZETTE.
The aspect of the affairs of the Western Country and Col. Burr's late visit.
The present administration has been one of those, that has given splendor to the United States, added dignity to the national character, and acquired a vast extent of territory to its dominions, without conquest. The acquisition of the Louisiana country has been a diamond in the present administration, which will grow brighter and more brilliant, as time advances; it will be recorded in history as the most important epoch of Mr. Jefferson's administration; it will add to the lustre that will shine to the latest posterity, and will be inscribed on the memory of every true American, to the latest period.
The Louisiana country was acquired at a time, when it was impossible for the possessors to hold it much longer; and France, dreading the consequences, took the earliest step to dispose of it to the best advantage. And since we have been put in possession of it, we have drawn upon us the jealousy of all Europe. Viewed with an envious eye in our rapid progress towards wealth and power, unentangled with national warfare, enjoying the unalienable rights of neutrality, and making the greatest strides towards agriculture and extending our commerce.
The late expedition of captains Lewis and Clark, will reflect on Mr. Jefferson a ray that bespeaks the man, whose penetrating genius has reached to the utmost of human conception, and unfold to the astonished world, vast, extensive and heretofore unexpected regions. His radiance will now sparkle, and confound those rueful beings, who sniggered at the experiment as a thing next to impossibility; while captains Lewis and Clark, with their noble company, will receive the general applause, and be rewarded with the thanks of a grateful country.
Many persons have censured Mr. Jefferson for appointing general Wilkinson, in addition to the office of commander in chief of the American armies, governor of Upper Louisiana. But if those persons were acquainted with the circumstances respecting the appointment, they would willingly eschew that censure from the list, which has been so unjustly laid to his charge. And if censure can be attached to Mr. Jefferson on that score, it will be for not taking the earliest opportunity to arrest or remove from office a man so much abhorred by many of the American citizens, as gen. Wilkinson—a man so strongly suspected of being on a good understanding with the enemy now approaching our
territories—and a man suspected of being engaged in a plan the most hostile towards the peace and happiness of the United States.
Mr. Jefferson, on being asked by a representative in congress from the state of Kentucky, a gentleman of the highest respectability, his reason for appointing general Wilkinson governor of Upper Louisiana, answered that as to his own knowledge, he knew nothing of gen. Wilkinson, but that he had been highly recommended to him, by gentlemen whom he had considered his warmest friends, and in whom he placed the most implicit confidence, and relying on the integrity of those gentlemen was the cause of his making the appointment, or words to that amount.
Hear we may naturally draw a conclusion, viz.—that gen. Wilkinson had been tampering with men of high standing, and in the confidence of the president, and having ingratiated himself into their favour, the president, through their solicitations and recommendations, had appointed him to the office of governor.
In a former number we touched on the inconvenience that the executive department laboured under with respect to any disadvantages attending the western states and the territories, in consequence of their remote situation, and in time to remedy the evil.—For the most abandoned and profligate will always have a party ready to counteract any change, and evade the most prompt measures taken to bring him to a proper sense of his duty. From these circumstances, it is rendered difficult for the executive of the United States to be properly informed respecting such things.
Since the death of the illustrious Wayne, that general who first taught savage nature obedience to a superior power, and since Wilkinson has been appointed commander in chief of the American forces, the subalterns have generally been chosen by him, and of that class of men who look up to him for protection—mere creatures of his will, and subservient to his command; who cling about him for promotion. Yet it is believed there are some in the service, who are worthy of the offices they fill, whose breasts glow with patriotick sensations, and being acquainted with the designing, intriguing character of their general, refuse to be led by the nose.
When we took leave of col. Burr in our last number, we left him, as we supposed, proceeding on from Frankfort to see gen. Wilkinson. On leaving Frankfort, he visited col. Charles Lynch, of Shelby county, who is connected with baron P. N. Tut Bastrop, a man who, not long since, removed from Kentucky to the Louisiana country.
Bastrop contracted with the Spanish government, previous to the cession of Louisiana to America, for settling about two hundred families at, or near Natchitoches, for which he was to receive land to the amount of 30 miles square. Bastrop never complied with his contract. He therefore made Lynch interested in a considerable amount, who will probably, swindle the America out of the greater part of the land held by Bastrop under the contract, which was never complied with on his part. With col. Lynch, col. Burr spent several days, and then proceeded to Louisville, and report says he drew from mercantile houses in different towns in Kentucky, about two hundred thousand dollars. We have good authority for saying, that he drew from a house in Louisville, of the firm of Messrs. Prather and Smiley, very considerable sums.
How Colonel Burr should become possessed of such large sums of money, cannot be accounted for: it is generally understood that he is a bankrupt, and supported chiefly by Alston, his son-in-law, who a few weeks ago, together with his wife, descended the Ohio, and are probably on their way to Kentucky, as their attendants and cavalry passed through Chillicothe.
We cannot ascertain, certainly, whether col. Burr went on to St. Louis or fort Adams in person, but it has been reported that he dispatched to Wilkinson a messenger, who probably was the bearer of secret communications between them.
Nor have we been able to learn the result of the return of col. Burr's messenger from Wilkinson, or whether col. Burr actually pursued his journey either to Fort Adams or St. Louis; but the latest accounts we have of him, are from Nashville, where he was not long since.
It has been reported by some, that col. Burr will return to Chillicothe in a few days, on his way to Pittsburg, to meet comfort Tyler and his retinue. If this secret and mysterious plan is not hostile towards the general government, why is the veil of mystery thrown over the whole of these transactions? Why are those secret agreements entered into at Frankfort and St. Louis, not made known? Why these secret dispatches of messengers from one part of the country to another? why those precautionary steps to impose on the credulity of others? Why are those secret letters to the different associations, and in fact, why do we not see their agents and tools at work all over the western country, sounding the minds of the people?
Fellow citizens, a few more weeks and the doors of this nefarious plot will be thrown open. You will then believe what has been advanced on this subject to be true: You will then discover, in their lurking holes, the traitors of your country: You will then behold them wreathing under the scourge and lash of the indignation of an enraged people; and fellow-citizens, you may then rejoice at your safe delivery from a plot so deeply laid to entrap and sever you from your Atlantick brethren.
THE FREDONIAN.
From the London Monthly Magazine.
I have looked over Mr. Parkinson's late "Tour in America;" and have found in it some harsh expressions and false conclusions drawn from the premises he has laid down. It is the produce of a mind attached to local habits, and discontented with every thing which does not correspond with a particular mode of life and of farming.
The work seems intended to prove, that nature has been extremely unkind to the United States; that the ungrateful soil will never reward the toil of the labourer, and that America seems designed only for convicts. This is his expression, page 489; which perhaps does not merit to be here repeated; but that America holds out a more cheering prospect, is fully proved by the following facts. The United States double their population in 25 years; and I believe that no other nation, not even the Israelites, ever doubled their numbers in so short a period; consequently, as men multiply in proportion to the facility of living, the lands must return abundance in proportion to the labour bestowed upon them; otherwise there could not be that facility of living.
Another proof is, that the six millions of people who inhabit the United States of America import on an average from five to six millions sterling per annum of British merchandise, for which they pay, otherwise they would not be trusted; and they export to the amount of about thirteen millions sterling a year; no other country of the same age ever had so great a commerce; nor is there any country at this time, except England, which in proportion to her population, has so great and productive an industry. Whence then arises the wealth which nourishes such a commerce, if not from the lands?—for America cannot be called a manufacturing country.
From the year 1784 to 1799, a term of 15 years, the Americans improved fifteen millions of acres of land. The waste lands in England during the last 50 years amounted only to 2,800,000 acres. This shews that America is in a rapid state of improvement, and even more so than England.
But if new farms recently cleared of their timber do not produce all which we find on the old and long cultivated farms of England, it is no proof that the country is bad or the people miserable. The American farmer has abundance to eat, to drink, to warm and cloath him; he is owner of the soil on which he lives; no rent to be raised at the expiration of his lease; no landlord to influence him at an election; no tax gatherer at his door; he is confident of security in equal laws, and has a high sense of that noble independence which acknowledges no superiors but genius and merit; and those are real comforts to a man of feeling. If good turnpike roads, and a particular fine breed of cattle or sheep, are rarely to be found in America, it arises from the population being spread over a great extent of country, and that want of division of labour which enables one man to apply to one thing, and thereby render it as perfect as possible. But the fault is not in the land or climate; and such improvements will be made when the country shall be more filled with people.
Let us look back on England two hundred years:—Not a hedge, not a turnpike road, waggon or carriage to travel in; none of the fine breed of sheep and cattle now so much and justly admired; nor irrigation, nor the productive system of succession of crops; at that time turnips, cabbages, and carrots, were great articles of commerce from Brabant to London. In 1607 the whole exports from England were only three millions and a half a year: the imports near the same sum. But time with industry, has made England what she is, to the great honour of the inhabitants; and time, with industry, will give to the United States of America all that is reined in science and gratifying to rational man.
But one great object of Mr. Parkinson's book is, to prevent English farmers rendering themselves and families unhappy by going to America. With him I am clearly of opinion that they should not go till they have well weighed every circumstance, and consulted the feelings of those they propose to carry with them; for although I know that abundance reigns in America, yet persons always risque their happiness by removing from their native place, and into a country where the manners and customs are such as they have not been used to. Every pursuit is a kind of trade, which if we cannot follow it in the way to which we have been accustomed, feels irksome. I doubt whether an experienced Devonshire farmer would for some years feel happy in Northumberland; nor would the Northumberland man feel comfortable on a farm in Devonshire. A Frenchman, accustomed to the culture of the vine, would make a bad farmer in England; and the English farmer would become a bankrupt among the vines of France. Local habits, which in a great measure constitute our happiness, and which make a country appear pleasant or disagreeable, extend to the smallest minutiae, to our eating, drinking, travelling, company, &c.
During the last peace the Abbe Gregoire came over from France to England, where he made a tour throughout the country, and, from his amiable character and excellent qualities, was received in the best societies in a very hospitable manner. On his return to Paris I asked him how he liked England? He replied, "The English are a generous, hospitable, good people; and the country would be charming had it pleased God to give them some sunshine, and French cooks. The country (he said) was always enveloped in clouds; and he was almost starved on abominable legs of mutton, roast beef, beef stakes, cabbage and potatoes, none of which were half cooked, and with sauce seldom eatable; the porter was bitter, and the port wine so strong that he could not drink it, and as to water he did not like that beverage." In fact the good Abbe preferred France; and, being of a leniency disposition, seemed to feel sorry for the many inconveniencies under which, as he supposed, the people of England laboured.
Hence, if we look into ourselves, and examine the habits we have acquired, we shall find, that, by going to reside in a foreign country, the circumstances of change, and the unhappiness or ill success which we experience arises more from ourselves than the defects of the country which we adopt.
ROBERT FULTON.
LONDON, Sept. 6.
At Stafford assizes, a cause came on on, Rocker v. Newton, which is of considerable importance to tradespeople. In January 1804, the defendant inserted an advertisement in the publick papers, that he would not pay debts of his wife's contracting; but as Mrs. Newton still resided in the house with her husband, and as some part of the goods (mercery) were used in the defendant's house the plaintiff conceived the defendant was liable, and brought an action to recover the amount of his bill, 14l. 4s. 1d. A part of this bill the defendant had before admitted to be due, for which, previous to the action, he had tendered 7 guineas, and had subsequently paid that sum into court.—The learned judge said, that after such notice, a tradesman was highly blameable to give credit to the wife (which was the case here) and that the wife being in the dwelling house with her husband made it highly so, as it could not be supposed that she was not provided with the necessaries there.—The plaintiff was non-suited.
Certain cure for Worms in Children.
Take juice of rue and wormwood together with honey and fine rye flour, of each a small quantity; to these add half an ounce of aloes pounded fine, mix them all together, and divide the composition into two plaisters, thinly spread. Lay on the first from
the throat to the pit of the stomach, and let it stay on twelve hours; then put the other close below that, and let them stay on 12 hours longer.—The fever will abate and the worms be completely destroyed. There have been many cured with this remedy, when almost dead; and there are many of my neighbours who will testify to the fact.
YALE PLUMMER.
Sales at Auction.
Tomorrow Saturday, at 11 o'clock, will be SOLD without reserve, a Handsome London made CHARIOT, as good as new
At Private Sale, 25 Tierces Green COFFEE, 3 hhds and 20 bbls Jamaica SUGAR, 8 pipes Spanish BRANDY, 3 do. Holland GIN, 3 punce. Antigua RUM, 19 chefts Young Hyson TEA, 10 do. Imperial do. 3 hhds Madeira WINE, 3 boxes Irish LINEN, 2 bales German OZNABURGS, 1 do. corke blue CLOTH, 1 do. striped BLANKETS. Nov. 14. W. B. Lamb.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust from Isaiah Cooke, to John D. Haldane, & Co. to secure the payment of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars, and the expenses thereon, Will positively be Sold, for Cash, on Tuesday the 25th instant, on the premises,
Two two Story WOOD HOUSES, in Little Water-Street.
November 14, By the TRUSTEE. tds.
Lends for Sale, By Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN FYRE, Will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following
LOTS OF LAND, situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Bute and Dunmore-Streets, running thence along Bute-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Streets, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-Street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't. B. Taylor. }
WILL BE SOLD at my Plantation in the county of Princess-Ann, on MONDAY the 17th day of November, at XI o'clock,
350 barrels Corn, 40 head of Cattle, 100 Hogs, and farming utensils of every kind.—Terms made known on the day of sale. DAVID MILHADO. Oct. 29. tds.
CAVALRY ATTENTION!! YOU are desired to attend a meeting of the Troop on the usual parade ground, on Monday next precisely at half past three o'clock in the afternoon.
Such of the Troopers as have not yet applied for their arms, are directed to make application to the subscriber without delay, as an entire uniformity in arms and equipments will be expected. Nov. 14. Wm. Thomson, 1st Lieut.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship DUMFRIES, Richard Beard, master, expected to sail by the first December, and can take 50 hogheads tobacco or 100 bales of cotton on freight, if immediate application is made to the captain, or Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. The above ship can accommodate 8 or 10 passengers. Apply to capt. Beard Nov. 14. 6t
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship Charles Carter, burthen 365 tons, lately launched, and ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Nov. 14. 6t
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn, coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 casks white Wine Vinegar. November 14. 6t
20 pipes Cogniac BRANDY, Just received from New-York, per the Schooner Amicus For Sale by A. MACLURE. Nov. 14. 6t
W. F. & A. S. PELL, NEW-YORK, Dry Good, Hardware, & Commission Merchants. Have constantly on hand a large supply of Dry Goods and Hardware, adapted to the Virginia market, which they offer for sale on the best terms, and an accommodating credit. Approved orders executed with the utmost care and attention, in either of the above branches. Please apply to JORDAN MARCHANT, in Norfolk, for further particulars. Nov. 14. 6t
FOR SALE, 38 pipes, 10 hhds. 10 quarter casks four years old London particular Madeira WINE, a part of which is said to be equal, if not superior to any for Sale in the place.—The above Wine is offered on liberal terms, or would be bartered for Flour, Tobacco, or Corn; choice Lisbon Wine, in pipes hhds. and quarter casks; 10 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 6 chefts fresh Young Hyson Tea, 20 hhds. 30 barrels good Sugar, 10,000 lbs. Coffee; 7 Hogsheads Molasses. ALSO, £ 1000 sterling worth of Dry Goods, imported this fall, are suitable to the season, and are well worthy the attention of those who are in want. Francis Smith. 31law3w
November 12. NOTICE. THE Pew-Holders of Christ Church, are requested to meet agreeably to their Institution, on Monday the 24th instant, at 10 o'clock, in order to appoint five Trustees, who are to attend to the interests of said Church for one year. It is wished that the members in general will attend, as matters of importance will come before them. November 12. 5t
Dissolution of Partnership. THE Subscriber informs his friends that having dissolved his Partnership with Louis Sauteau, he has removed to the house No 11, Church-Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Maigine, where he intends to keep a general assortment of FANCY GOODS, which he will sell at a moderate price. He has just received from New-York, Two trunks of fine Kid Slippers, do. Misses' Red Morocco do. do. Boots for Children. With a handsome assortment of Tortoise Shell Combs. BERNAUD. November 7.

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce. 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do; Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfthicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 5 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Callicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
FOR SALE. The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale The following valuable PROPERTY, viz.
In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 13, very airy; a complete dairy and store room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smock-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 13, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said Lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Warehouse and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Warehouse on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice.
Elizabeth City, N.C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
NOTICE.
Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections.
2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.
3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
4th. To authorise the Corporation Court, to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.
5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, together with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth.
6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.
7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the corporation courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.
8th. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river.
9th. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plum's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 29. tma 207
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do. cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 16. tf 907
NOTICE.
WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult agreeable to the articles of copartnership.
Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterling in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at sixty days sight.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 196
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
That pleasant place BELL VIEW.
It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
Grenada RUM.
THIS DAY landing on Commerce-Street, from the ship Moses, captain Learman, 280 puncheons fine flavored Grenada RUM—For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. IN STORE, 15 Pipes Hollands GIN; and a parcel of excellent Green COFFEE. Nov. 5. tf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
Aloe, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Guns Ammonial, Assafetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigree, Essences of Bergamot, Lemon, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. Hartshorne Shavings, Glyster Pipes, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lencets, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Golfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Odeledock, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noonh's MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
FALL GOODS.
The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper. J. & W. Southgate. Sept. 12. 2m 173
PORTER BOTTLES.
25 Crates PORTER BOTTLES just received, for Sale by John C. Niemeyer. Oct. 15. 2w3w 264
NOTICE.
ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUGHWOOD, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested, and those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to Reynear Gilbert, Adm'r. October 29. tf
TO RENT,
For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and Valuable PLANTATION, Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hope, sen. of Hampton, which lease expires the last day of December, 1806. It has a very valuable orchard on it, joins Hampton on one side, and Hampton river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without the convenience of land carriages. For terms apply to Lockey Curle. Warwick, September 24. 6w 208
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery
For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars, Dollars. Rows include: 1 Prize of 30,000, 1 do. 15,000, 2 do. 10,000, 2 do. 5,000, 5 do. 1,000, 10 do. 500, 20 do. 200, 100 do. 100, 150 do. 50, 7000 do. 12. Totals: 7291 Prizes, 190,500; Stationary Premiums, 24,500; 14,209 Blanks, 215,000; 21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000.
15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250 Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000 Expences of the Lottery, 2,250 32,250
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature, the peculiar favour which St. Mary's College has enjoyed, and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The Managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurensen. Managers.
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIP-LETT. October 20. tf 278
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 3d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres, 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land.
The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are ta ble le, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves.
For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf 212
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protege, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of
GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. 835
LAND for SALE.
The Subscriber wishes to sell his Plantation, called
BARN ELMS,
Lying on the Piankatank River in the County of Middlesex, consisting of 1140 acres of Land, which is surpassed by few estates of the county in goodness of quality.
It has on it a spacious Dwelling House, consisting of two buildings of brick, covered with cypress, connected by a covered way, one of which has in it two commodious rooms, and a very spacious one, with an excellent cellar beneath, of three rooms, and a vault—the other has in it four commodious rooms, with a store-room and several closets—a kitchen and laundry of brick, covered with cypress, with two rooms below stairs, on each a brick building covered with cypress, about 30 feet by 20, with two apartments below, and one above, one of the lower ones serving as a dairy, a wooden dairy with a dry well under it, a smoke-house, a stable of brick covered with cypress, and lately done up in the best manner—A house for carriages and other purposes, 42 feet by 20, new framed of good oak, and covered with cypress, with a hip'd roof that affords a spacious apartment; an ice-house 20 feet square, built last fall of excellent materials, and painted (as well as most of the buildings will be during the fall) with a small barn, to which another is about to be added 40 feet by 20; a spacious falling garden, with a good exposure, on which much care and attention have been bestowed, in order to render it desirable (with good effect) and enclosed principally with cedar posts and cypress pails—Also a variety of choice fruit trees.
The Lands about the house are laid off in convenient yards, with excellent enclosures about them; and those adjoining them to the extent of 30 or 60 acres in lots, which have been much improved, and are under tolerable good enclosures.
The Subscriber has been induced from the great advantages possessed by the situation of this estate, to spend much of his time in improving it, (and has in some measure succeeded) expecting to have made it his residence, it lying in a situation to preclude intrusion, though on the navigable waters of the Piankatank, affording a ready conveyance to or from Baltimore and Norfolk, from the latter of which, it is distant 70 miles by land, and about 100 by water, and 72 from Richmond—This river affords perhaps a greater variety of the advantages attending an establishment on the water, than any other in our State; it certainly does in proportion to its extent, there being the finest sheep's-head, rock, oysters, crabs, and a variety of other fine fish, to be taken from it in their respective seasons—To a Sportsman, there would be a great fund of amusement, there being a great many deer and foxes in the neighbourhood, with snipe in their season, and an innumerable stock of patricians on the estate, with other game common to that part of the country. There are about 300 acres of the Land cleared, that have been in cultivation for some time, and by the end of the year there will be 40 or 50 more cut down and logged, in order to be taken up at any time the proprietor may choose, and about 300 acres of the Wood Land lies in such a manner as to be cleared and cultivated to advantage. It may be well to remark, that the subscriber's disposition to sell this tract of Land, does not proceed from any unhealthiness of the situation, it being on the contrary, one of the most healthy perhaps to be found on our water courses.
I deem it unnecessary to say anything here of the terms on which the estate would be sold, as it is expected that any person disposed to purchase, will view the Lands previous to their being an occasion of his being therein informed, which he may be at Barn Elms, at any time after the first of November next.
I would also sell 400 acres of Land, lying in the county of Gloucester, near Capahosick Ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Thomas Fox, Esq.—Also, 750 acres, lying in the county of King and Queen, near the New Dragon Bridge. Carter B. Berkeley. Barn Elms, Oct. 8. 1awsw 238
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 800 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated w th respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
Information Wanted of
ROBERT THOMPSON,
WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Portsmouth, Captain M c Neal, from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson, resides at Newcastle, upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in Newcastle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Norfolk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom-House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger, in Norfolk, in Virginia, he will hear of something to his advantage.
Any person who knew the said Robert, will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. tf 182
At Private Sale,
10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 cases London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Samias, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Cadders; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do. 2 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 11th Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thickfets and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17. 253
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years,
A commodious BRICK-HOUSE,
Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c Apply to Thomas Price. Who has for Sale,
A likely NEGRO MAN,
about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11 898
Salt Sacks and Double Twilled Sacking,
of an excellent quality, for Sale by William Knox. November 3. 3
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty C