Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-02-18 00:00:00

By the Danish schooner Experiment, arrived here on Wednesday, we received a proclamation of Christophe, of which a translation will be found in the first page of this days paper. From this we can discover that a civil war is again about to rage, or is now raging, in that colony.
Captain Deagle in 30 hours from Baltimore arrived last night, furnished us with papers of that city to Monday last, whose contents are deeply interesting. Want of room prevents us from giving more copious details, we shall therefore only offer a few general heads.
Russia has declared war against the Porte, has surrounded Choczyn, and Bender, passed the Dniester and taken post at Jassy. The Prussian army had evacuated the Vistula, the Duke of Berg was at Warsaw, for which place Buonaparte set out on the 15th of Dec. Buonaparte it is said has incorporated 100,000 Poles in his army. An account is published from Paris of the 7th Dec. stating a total defeat of the Russians. This cannot be true for we have the Bulletins from the 22d Nov. to the 15th Dec. and they are silent upon that subject. The 34th Bulletin of 22d Nov. observes that an armistice had been agreed on with Prussia, but hostilities had not ceased, nor would not until a ratification by the king of Prussia, which is not mentioned in any of the subsequent bulletins, and hostilities were going on, but nothing very important had occurred. The French Bulletins say nothing of the Russian army or its force.
The trial of captain Whitby is postponed for witnesses from this country—the Baltimore papers say, that arrangements are making to send out seven or eight witnesses to England. The British ship Athenian, of 64 guns, was lost near Cape Bon; the captain and 345 officers and men were drowned. Algiers, it is said, has declared war against France.
We have not time, and indeed the monstrous atrocity of the French decrees against the rights of neutrals, has so astonished us, that we are at a loss for words to express our abhorrence; prepared as we have been for almost any act of violence and injustice from that quarter, we did not suppose it possible that they would go to this extent. But it is all one, the French partizans will say it is all right, and if they were to enter Norfolk instead of Hamburg, rifle the banks, and plunder the warehouses, it would be the same. But let us hope the infatuation is almost over.
In consequence of the intelligence from Europe the premiums of insurance have taken a considerable rise in Baltimore and the cities to the North, and some commercial enterprizes of importance have been suspended.
A commercial friend has communicated to us the following extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated Dec. 14.
"The state of our market has not varied materially since my last, but we look for important changes shortly, as some late events connected with the present system of warfare against England, are likely to produce a total revolution in the state of our commercial affairs. The high toned measures which have been adopted by this government, must make a serious impression in England, and they will doubtless affect the commerce of neutral powers, (and your's particularly) whose interests will necessarily become blended with those of the belligerents. The interdiction of all communication and correspondence with the British dominions, will be productive of infinite inconvenience and difficulties, in terminating operations undertaken by the American merchants to the ports of France and those of her allies, with a view of placing their funds in London to meet their valuations and engagements in that city.
"The declaring all the British ports in a state of blockade, will expose your commerce to considerable danger, for we apprehend that numerous privateers will be immediately fitted out, for the express purpose of capturing your's and other neutral vessels bound to the British dominions. It is true that this government has not yet expressed any intention to encourage such captures, yet as this declaration contains no modification of the usual consequences of a blockade, we may naturally infer that the French cruisers will be authorized to make them. If England, as may be expected, declares the ports of France in blockade, there is an end of neutral commerce. It appears to me that the crisis is too violent to be of long duration."
The ship Franklin, Dana, from this port has arrived at Bordeaux.
COL. BURR.
Since writing the article in the first page, stating that Col. Burr's expedition was against Mexico, in order to bring the treasure of Vera Cruz to the United States, we have been informed on good authority, that the Marquis Yrujo, has made a communication to a public officer of the American government, to the same purpose; that he and Col. Burr planned the scheme two years ago;
and that it was afterwards approved of by the court of Madrid. It is also stated, that Mr. Merry was informed of it by Col. Burr; and that he should have given his assurances, that none of the British cruisers would molest the expedition; but on the contrary afford their assistance to the armament.
In the event of the expedition succeeding, it is supposed an immediate coalition will be formed between Great Britain and Spain against the Emperor Napoleon. What the consequences may be of such an immense treasure being deposited in the United States, we shall not attempt to speculate; but we think the effects produced, will not be of the lightest nature.—(Atl. World.)
MR. ALEXANDER'S APPEAL.
FROM THE FEDERAL GAZETTE.
"Cum ferro, cum metu, cum privilegio, et minis, servitute oppressam civitatem tenerent. Libertatis signum posuerunt magis ad ludibrium impudentie, quam ad simulationem religionis."—Cicero, orat. pro demosa ad Pontifices—section 51.
It is with a regret, which I am unable to express, that I find myself constrained to meet the publick eye, in the following narrative, which I submit to the serious attention of the reader; and reluctantly acknowledge the superior advantages which my accuser derives from rank and patronage, whilst I have nothing but truth and honour to support.
Some few days after general Wilkinson had denounced Aaron Burr as a traitor, at the government-house in New-Orleans, and when he himself had become an object of ridicule and distrust, I was informed that Dr. Bollman was then under arrest at the instance of the general, and without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the Doctor to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
He was released, and I was permitted to remain in the city, and to continue my professional services. I was soon afterwards arrested myself, and I was informed that I was arrested at the instance of the general, and that I was arrested without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the general to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
He was released, and I was permitted to remain in the city, and to continue my professional services. I was soon afterwards arrested myself, and I was informed that I was arrested at the instance of the general, and that I was arrested without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the general to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
He was released, and I was permitted to remain in the city, and to continue my professional services. I was soon afterwards arrested myself, and I was informed that I was arrested at the instance of the general, and that I was arrested without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the general to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
He was released, and I was permitted to remain in the city, and to continue my professional services. I was soon afterwards arrested myself, and I was informed that I was arrested at the instance of the general, and that I was arrested without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the general to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
He was released, and I was permitted to remain in the city, and to continue my professional services. I was soon afterwards arrested myself, and I was informed that I was arrested at the instance of the general, and that I was arrested without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the general to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
He was released, and I was permitted to remain in the city, and to continue my professional services. I was soon afterwards arrested myself, and I was informed that I was arrested at the instance of the general, and that I was arrested without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the general to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
He was released, and I was permitted to remain in the city, and to continue my professional services. I was soon afterwards arrested myself, and I was informed that I was arrested at the instance of the general, and that I was arrested without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the general to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
He was released, and I was permitted to remain in the city, and to continue my professional services. I was soon afterwards arrested myself, and I was informed that I was arrested at the instance of the general, and that I was arrested without any other than his own arbitrary authority.—Not being sufficiently intimate with the general to feel any like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man of claims upon my professional exertions in any case I could, the arm of military power being against him, had been rendered useless. I rushed to the general at the same time, and informed him that I was with whom I might be useful, and that I was in fact to the same purpose as the Doctor, and requested him to release the Doctor, and to allow this from a fear of the consequences of the general's motives, the appearance of which would be a wish when the Doctor was released.
From Mr. Ogden I learnt that Mr. Swartwout was also a prisoner on board the ketch, I took his affidavit to that effect, and applying to judge Workman, obtained his allowance to the other writ of habeas corpus. This I served upon Mr. Shaw, and waited at the judge's for the return. About ten o'clock at night lieutenant Jones came to the judge's, and informed me, that during his absence on shore, Mr. Swartwout had that very evening been removed from the Etia, in consequence of an order from general Wilkinson to that effect, countersigned by commodore Shaw.
The next morning I went on board the ketch, where I obtained an affidavit of the fact from the officer who had delivered Mr. Swartwout up, and ascertained that he had been conveyed across the river. I immediately obtained writs of habeas corpus, and delivering one of them to the sheriff to serve upon the general, I went across the river and found Mr. Swartwout at the magazine, in the custody of an officer, to whom I delivered one of them, and required his obedience to it. He said that having positive orders from the general, he could not act but under his direction, and then sent off a boat to inform the general of what had taken place and to know his pleasure. I waited there until this officer was relieved; and the one who succeeded, having no instructions with regard to the writ of habeas corpus, I served another upon him: he told me that he could not receive it; upon which I informed him of its nature and left it in the guard room.
When I returned to town, I was informed of the general's oratorical and patriotic flourish to the return made to a writ of habeas corpus, as stated by Mr. Livingston in his address to the public; and now that I notice that address, I beg leave to express my entire conviction of the innocence of that gentleman. I most sincerely lament that his generous efforts in my favour should have again disturbed the subsiding malice of the general; and I blush for human nature itself, when I see the guilty hand present the poisoned chalice to the unoffending lips of innocence.
The next morning, steady to my duty, and not in the least discomposed by the general's denunciation, finding that no return had been made to the habeas corpus in the case of Mr. Swartwout, and the sheriff having informed me that he had twice called at the general's for the purpose of serving it, but had been refused admittance, I applied to judge Workman for an attachment. He directed the sheriff to go once more to the general and inform him of the nature of his business.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, capt. Bradish, with a party of marines, came to me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, to arrest me by any civil authority. After stating the matter to me, he asked me whether I considered myself as under arrest, and was about to discharge his pistol, when I requested him to show me his orders, and he then told him that an illegal order was no order, and that he would retain his troop, but that he was not willing to shed his blood, but that he was ready to leave the city in a few minutes I was conducted to the city by the general's order.
CONSERVATIVE SENATE.
Paris, December 5. Sittings of December 4th, 1806.
On Tuesday the 2d of this month, at noon, in obedience to the will of the emperor and king, the prince, arch-chancellor of the empire, presented himself to the senate. His highness was dressed in grand costume, and was received with the accustomed ceremonies—having taken his seat, he spoke as follows:
Gentlemen, From the moment when the reins of government were placed, with the consent of the nation, in the hands of his imperial and royal majesty, he established between himself and you confidential relations, and an interchange of thoughts, in order that you might participate in the grand designs, conceived and executed for the good of the empire.
Accordingly, you have early witnessed, that the original desires of the emperor were for peace—and that this generous sentiment has never by him been abandoned.
Before he appeared on the field of battle, he offered peace to his enemies.
When crowned with victory, his triumphant hand always presented the olive branch.
He had hoped that these extraordinary and successive offers, would conciliate, one after the other, all interests, appease by degrees all resentments; and, ultimately, produce a general pacification, so much desired by the people of Europe, and so necessary to their happiness.
The hope of his majesty has been illusive! Europe attracted towards repose by the victories of France, has been recalled without intermission to fresh combats, by the influence of Great-Britain, and by the ambitious pretensions of Russia.
Those coalitions which have been destroyed, have given birth to new coalitions.
The moderation of the victor has encouraged the vanquished.
The mighty efforts of military genius, as well as the exploits of an army which heeded neither long marches, the seasons, the climate, nor the number of his enemies, have hitherto been enabled to produce nought but brilliant truces, of which a permanent peace has never been the fruit.
Meanwhile England seizes upon the commerce of the world. All the productions of industry in the two hemispheres, have been devoured in that island.
Russia, so long unknown in the deliberations of Europe, fomented at present the disorders of the west, whilst at the same time she menaces the east with her vast power.
The Ottoman empire is disquieted, and its troubles aggravated. The rights of its sovereignty, it may also be said, are rendered uncertain.
In such a conjuncture, in the midst of these machinations and of these contrivances, his majesty considered it his duty to abandon a course wherein he could perceive no prospect of peace, which was solicited by the victor alone.
Hereafter, therefore, peace must be rendered desirable to those who provoke war.
And war must be made fatal to those who suffer themselves to be dragged into it.
These cabinets must be reduced to that happy impotency, when they shall be no more able to delude.
In fine, from those princes who have been so often vanquished, clemency must be withdrawn for a time, and the sceptre which they have so much abused, be broken in their hands.
Hence, gentlemen, a new line of conduct, and the additional measures necessary to insure success.
The first and the most important of these measures, consists in sustaining the power of the nation, by the continuance of the same means, and by the development of its strength.
It must be evident, that a people who violate the laws of civilization, should be deprived of all communication with civilized people.
The conquests of his majesty must be secured—and the authors of the present discords discarded, until the moment wherein England shall acknowledge the principles which, with polished people, temper the disasters inseparable from their dissensions; until the epoch when our just obligations shall be discharged towards our faithful allies; in fine, until a general peace shall establish the repose of Europe; and shall permit all her people to reap the entire enjoyment of the products of their labor.
You, will perceive, gentlemen, in all this, a design equally great and glorious. The immediate advantages which it offers cannot escape your penetrating wisdom; they will be found an ample recompense for that perseverance and those momentary sacrifices which are to be paid at the price.
The guarantee for the accomplishment of this design, for his majesty, shall be the love of his people; the fidelity of the senate, so frequently tested; the courage of the armies; but, above all that genius whose inspirations the event has never belied; and that heroic ardor which knows no obstacle, whilst it is occupied for the glory of France and the welfare of humanity.
His highness having finished his discourse the senator Porcher, one of the secretaries mounted the tribune, and read the following communications:
Extract from the Minutes of the Secretary of State AT THE PALACE OF BERLIN.
Nov. 21, 1806.
Napoleon, Emperor of the French and King of Italy:
We have decreed and do decree as follows—The senate shall assemble on the 2d of the month of December approaching, in the ordinary place of its sittings, under the presence of our cousin the Arch-Chancellor of the Empire.
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
By the Emperor.
The Minister, Secretary of State—
(Signed) H. B. MARET.
MESSAGE
Of his Majesty the Emperor and King to the Senate.
SENATORS, We deem it expedient, in the circumstances in which the affairs of Europe generally are placed, to make known to you and to the nation, the principles which we have adopted for the regulation of our conduct.
Our extreme moderation, after every one of the three first wars, has been the cause of that which has succeeded them. It was from that moderation, likewise, that we have been compelled to struggle against a fourth coalition, nine months after the third had been dissolved, 9 months after those signal victories which we have achieved under Divine Providence.

Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY , of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined.
N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor. September 8. 157
PROPOSALS
From the PHOENIX COMPANY , OF LONDON, For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurance against Fire.
 No. I. Hazards of the First Class, viz. Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous contained in such buildings. For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.  No. II. Hazards of the Second Class, viz. Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles. Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous, contained in such buildings. For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one Risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.  No. III. Hazards of the Third Class, viz. Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick. Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such buildings. For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.  No. IV. Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz. Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such Buildings. For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 dollars.  Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire. Larger sums may be insured by special agreement. All buildings in contiguous to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium. The rates may also in some cases be proportionably moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security. Tallow-Melters, Soap Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt-Houses, Bakers, Ship-Chandlers, Boat Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionably increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
 I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—also, the name or names of the present occupiers.  II. Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.  III. All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Cooks, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable as additional rates.  IV. In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandize, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.  V. All Goods, held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.  VI. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever: nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.  VII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.  VIII. Jewels, Plate, Medals, brother Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy.  IX. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give notice of any other Insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same; and cause such other Insurance to be endorsed on their Policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a ratable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.  X. No order for Insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the office; and all persons desirous to continue their Insur- 
ances, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the same will be void.
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the Fire happened, not concerned in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy.
IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.
X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a loss number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.
Persons desirous of effecting insurances, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR , in Norfolk, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorised to grant Policies on behalf of the Company. LONDON, 1806. 4wlawtf
FOR SALE.
13 pipes Holland Gin 9 pipes Cogniac Brandy—8 chests Hyson Tea 200 bbls. fine Flour—100 do. Navy Bread 31 kegs Butter—20 boxes of Soap 10 boxes Candles—30 tons Fustic, by James M'Clanahan
Rent of a Case, The property of the late James M'Clanahan
The property of the late James M'Clanahan
Goose
A
3000 bushels
14 pipes
January
December 12.
For RENT,
(And immediate possession given)
That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-
HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors
West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of
Mr. R. Gibson.
January 16.
David Patterson.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to us by (Notes due) or
open Accounts, are requested to come forward immediately
and make arrangements for the settlement thereof, as no
further indulgence will be given after the 1st day of January
next.
Richard Bowden & Co.
Dec 24.
NOTICE.
THIS DAY by mutual consent, the copartner-
ship of REDMON and FRITH is dissolved—All those indebted
to said concern are requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims are desired to furnish their accounts
or adjustment to B. REDMON, who will in future conduct
the business on his own account
Bartholomew Redmon,
Edward Frith.
December 26.
B. REDMON,
Has for Sale at his Store in Church-street,
Jamaica Rum, Molasses, Sugar, and Coffee.
The Subscribers in addition to their general
assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES,
have received by the John and Alice, from London,
100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT,
100 pieces English Canvass, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins,
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
Landing from on board the Three Sisters, from
Kingston,
61 tons large size Nicaragua WOOD,
10 do. Campêche Logwood.
And from on board the British brig Fox, from King-
ston,
50,000 lb. COCOA.
The whole (which will be disposed of on liberal terms.)
C. & F. Whittle.
January 23.
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and
Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods, viz.
 Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, } Superfine CLOTHS,  Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes.  Sept. 19. 193 
CASH
Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of
Virginia Bank Stock.
Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
German
JUST received a few boxes of German OZNA-
which will be sold on a liberal credit by
Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co.
January 16.
George Wilson.
ENTER GOODS.
MACKINDER,
From London and Liverpool,
moderate terms for cash or ap-
country produce,
COTTONS,
Blankets,
Duffle do.
Halfhicks,
Coatings,
Drabs,
Fancy Cords,
Ladies Dresses,
Linens,
Box of Cabinet Ma-
Book, con-
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JAMES
forward; and
to bring them
by
Wilson, Ex'r.
WILL VIEW.
lying on the lower
between Nans
Newport-News,
Norfolk by wa-
Dwelling Houses, one of
square, with a Kitchen,
Dairy, a large new Barn,
Spring House, and
the other a new Dwelling House,
with a large Garden newly built
Stable. The land lies
with shells: it has a ditch and
to Chickultick, which prevents stock
on the land; and is one of the best
equal to any in the country. The price
the worth of the buildings on the place
month. The payment will be expected in
terms will be remarkably low.
Variable 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 300 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 Eli-
zabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk.
It is conveniently situated with 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 ex-
travagant 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 ap-
ply 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.
NOTICE.
THOSE who have claims against the estate of
BENJAMIN WOLF, deceased, are requested to produce
them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to
Angus Martin, Adm'r.
January 7.
WILLIAM STEVENS,
Begs leave to acquaint the publick at large,
(but more particularly his established customers) that he has
ceased business on his own account, in the Store lately
held by Mr. James Arlington, and next door, westward,
of his old stand, where he designs keeping constantly in store,
GROCERIES,
of superior quality, and well assorted. He has just received
a supply of Imperial TEA, which he can recommend as ex-
cellent. Jan. 12. 2m
LAND FOR SALE.
The subscriber is empowered to sell
a Tract of LAND, situate on the south side of the Eastern
Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from
the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes
a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town
is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will
be made accommodating to the purchaser.
Robert B. Taylor.
January 23.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At the Husting Court, continued and held the 28th
day of January, 1807.
John T. Apthorp,
Davidson and Foster, and Moses Myers, } In Chancery.
Defts.
The defendants Davidson and Foster, not having entered
their appearance and given security according to the act of
Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of
this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by
his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Davidson
and Foster, do appear here on the fourth Monday in April
next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy
of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper
printed in the Borough of Norfolk, for eight weeks suc-