Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-08-08 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8, 1806.
[NO. 10.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 13   Beef, cargo bb. 9   Prime 10 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 13   Peach, 90   Apple, 65 70   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 7   Navy. 5   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. None.   Candles, Dpt 16   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. 25   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22 None   Caraccas 50 32   Coffee, W. India lb. 29   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15 32   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 19 20   Sea Island 28   St. Domingo   Surinam   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15 Scarce   Russia 20 22   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Sup. (new) bb. 8 50   Fine 8   X Middlings 7   Middlings 5   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bb. 4 25 4 50   Shad   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 20   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 57   Barley None   Oats 30   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 14 15   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60   Camp. 70   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 12 50 14   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. 3 3 50   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 15   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 35 40   Pepper, lb. 75   Pimento, 19 20 None   Pitch, bb. 2 75   Pork, Cargo 20   Prime 21   Mess 22   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4   Rice, 100lb. 4   Rosin, bb. 3   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 87 90   Antigua, 3d p. 80 84   St. Croix, 3d p. 80   W. Island, 3d p. 68 70   Country, 48 50   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 75   Isle May, 70 73   St. Ubes, 65   Cadiz, 56   Liverpool, 56   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 8 11   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   13 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 32   pipe 50 55   barrel 20   do. red oak 18   Tar, bb. 2 2 25   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 6 25   Petersburg, 5 50 5 75   Rappa, 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bb. 2 50   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 86 90   Sherry, 1 20 1 25   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3   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 3 1-2   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 5 6   Porto Rico, - - - - - 3 3 1-2   Havanna, - - - - - 3   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - - } illegal voyages. } illegal voyages.   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - -   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, City of St. Domingo, and places under the authority of France, 4   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 5 1-2   Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, 2 per cent. below par. little to be had.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 7 1-2 per cent. discount, looking up.   United States Bank, none in the market.   Exchange on London, 435 dollars for 100l. sterling.  
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
Now Landing on our Wharf, from the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua,
50 Puncheons fine flavoured RUM, For Sale on liberal credit, by
Conway & F. Whittle. July 25. tf 19
Now Landing from on board the schooner Alliance, from New-York,
5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 3 Hhds. Lump SUGAR; 37 Bales CASSIA,
A few kegs family BUTTER—And in Store,
Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, 200 Barrels Potomac Herring—For Sale by
James M'Clenachan. June 6. tf 810
At Private Sale, at Sixty Days,
70 Puncheons RUM, 40 hogheads, and 60 barrels SUGAR,
50 bags COFFEE; 25 pipes French BRANDY, Madeira and Lisbon WINE, in pipes and qr. casks,
80 boxes Mould CANDLES, GIN in pipes and cases.
Wm. B. Lamb. July 29. tf 24
FOR SALE,
A likely Negro LAD, About 20 years of age, is an excellent house servant and
oster. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 30. tf 30
FOUND Yesterday Morning in the Main-Street,
A Piece of GOLD. The owner by describing it, and paying the expense of this
advertisement, may have it again by applying at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 23. tf 4
Ten Dollars Reward,
WILL be given to any person for apprehending a Negro Woman by the name of LUCY, about 25 years of age, a smart free spoken likely girl, has a scar on the right side of her neck. I have been informed that she has been seen about the kitchen of Captain Michael Corran, and about Mr. Roger's Blacksmith's Shop. When stopped and interrogated, she says that her mistress has hired her out, at other times she says that she has just come from home, by which means she has not been taken up.
All persons are forewarned not to harbor the said Woman, and masters of vessels and others are notified not to take her off
Mary Williams, August 6. 3*c 52 Boush's Lane.
Landing from Mayo's Mills, Richmond,
100 barrels Superfine FLOUR, from new Wheat—For Sale by
Moses Myers. July 28. tf 26
NEW WHEAT FLOUR,
In barrels and half barrels, for family use, for Sale by
I. & W. Southgate. August 4. tf 50
COGNAC BRANDY.
This Day landing on Newton's wharf, from the schooner Rising States, Capt. Newcomb, from New-York,
11 pipes 4th pf. real Cogniac Brandy, 1 do. OLD PORT WINE.
And in Store, just received,
1 Hogthead fresh LIME JUICE, 1 do. SHRUB.
Price & Wadley. August 4. 3t 46
FOR SALE,
The LOT and HOUSES, whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office, a Kitchen,
and other houses necessary for family use—A Well of good Water newly fitted, and a Garden lately pailed in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it, the remains of a Wharf which will make a good foundation to build on, with all the privileges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf—Also, two hundred and seventy-one and half acres of well timbered Land, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Fish and Oysters can be conveniently taken—Also, a Lot in Smithfield, between Mr. Purdie's and Capt. Todd's lots. For terms apply to
Thomas Newton. August 1. tf 39
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, 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 McPhail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
FOR RENT, or Storage received,
That large and commodious WARE-HOUSE, on Hutchings' wharf. For terms, apply to
John Brown, or Wm. Cannack. August 4. tf 44
NOTICE.
Apprehensions for the health of his family, having induced the subscriber, very reluctantly, to remove from the Borough of Norfolk, he has fixed his final residence in Richmond, and may be found always at his office near the capitol, in the house lately occupied by M. Jones, Esq. the Commissioner of Loans. He proposes to practice law in the Federal Courts, Court of Appeals, and Chancery Court in Richmond, and will also continue to practice in the Chancery Court at Williamsburg and District Court of Suffolk. His clients in the County and Borough Courts of Norfolk, are referred to Messrs. Littleton W. Tazewell and Robert B. Taylor, who have obligingly undertaken to finish his business there—in all important cases, in which those gentlemen have been previously engaged, or where the partiality of a client may have relied peculiarly on the subscriber, he will continue to give his attendance until such cases shall be finished. He will also continue to attend the Law District Court of Williamsburg, until his causes there shall be disposed of by final adjudication, or placed in other hands to the satisfaction of his clients.
William Wirt. Richmond, August 4. 1aw6w 57
FROM THE WESTERN WORLD.
THE KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION, BLOUNT'S CONSPIRACY AND GENERAL MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.
[CONTINUED.]
The short statement which we have already given of the commencement of the first of these traitorous schemes, has, as we expected, drawn upon us the avowed enmity of several individuals, who, although not named by us, yet, conscious of the part they acted in the negotiation with Gardoque, felt their minds roused to the memory of guilt and the blackest treason. But it is with the most lively satisfaction we learn, that we have received in general the thanks of our fellow citizens, and proffers of the warmest support in the arduous task we have undertaken of dragging before the publick the enemies of our country; whether guarded by the ensigns of military power, reclined at ease in mansions erected upon Spanish bribes, or protected by the seat of justice.
It was our intention and is still our design, to touch merely upon those characters who are absolutely necessary to be named, in order to explain the history of this conspiracy. We were inclined to allow many others, equally guilty, to pass the remainder of their prostituted days unnoticed; believing that the recollection of the early period of their lives being devoted to fraud and treason, would in the decline of age be itself a sufficient punishment.
But whenever any individual, relying upon his wealth, upon the supposed respectability of his character, upon the imaginary influence he has among the citizens of the state, or upon the more slender protection of venerable deportment, volunteers himself to be called forward; let him recollect that Kentucky is not yet a Spanish province; that we have neither dukes, marquises, nor dons among us to consign authors to the dungeons of the inquisition, or send printers in chains to the row galleries.
His honour judge Sebastian, if his reason had ever risen to a par with his passions, would have seriously reflected upon these circumstances, before he pronounced a few days since his phillipick against the editors of the Western World. If his prudence had not entirely deserted him, he would have remembered the old vulgar proverb; "Those who live in glass houses ought not to throw stones." He would have recollected the name of the gentleman who was appointed by the conspirators their commissioner at the court of Madrid; and most seriously would have pondered on that part of a toast given at Frankfort on the fourth of July: "Those judges of the Kentucky courts, whose integrity has never been stained with Spanish gold."
With this moment to judge Sebastian, we now proceed with our narration. After general Washington was acquainted by colonel Marshall of the several particulars of the proposals made by Gardoque and colonel Conolly, and the names of their partisans in Kentucky, he caused Doctor Stewart of Alexandria, the son-in-law of Mrs. Washington, to address a letter to the speaker of the house of representatives on the subject. A committee of enquiry was in consequence appointed; but the artful manner in which this enquiry was suppressed by the agents of the association in congress, we decline mentioning, until we have procured the correspondence between general Washington and col. Marshall, with Doctor Stuart's letter and the speaker's answer, which we are in hopes of having before our history of the conspiracy be concluded.
On Conolly's arrival in Canada, the celebrated general Bowles then at Montreal, was fixed upon by lord Dorchester as the most proper person to carry his schemes into execution in Kentucky and the western territory. Under the fictitious name of Drummond, he came into Kentucky in the fall of 1789; staid several weeks at Lexington and Louisville, and afterwards proceeded down the Mississippi to the Cher-kee and Creek nations, in order to withdraw their attachment from the Spanish government, and transfer their interest to the support of Great Britain, thinking that these savage tribes would be a powerful instrument to subdue the party in Kentucky inimical to the British interest. With this view he carried nine or eleven of the principal chiefs to London in 1790, where they remained about six months. Here Bowles and Miranda were introduced to each other.—Miranda had been alternately between Paris and London for several years previous to this period, courting both the revolutionists of France and the minister of Great Britain for employment. Had not the affair of Nootka sound been settled, he probably would have been landed in California or New Mexico with a British army; but this commercial dispute having been adjusted, all expectations of a rupture with Spain were terminated. We have not learned the particulars which finally determined him at this time to accept of a command in the French army, and to abandon his idea of conquering New Spain; but certain it is, he left the British court in disgust and came to Paris, where he became known to Joel Barlow, then an agent for the Ohio land company. Many of the members of the Ohio land company were active leaders in the Kentucky Spanish association; but we have strong reasons for believing that Barlow himself was entirely a stranger to the conspiracy. The mind of this gentleman is too much occupied with Belles Lettres and political disquisitions ever to make a confidential conspirator or good intriguer. It was, however, the wish of many of his employers that the Ohio state should be peopled with Frenchmen, thinking that those people being prejudiced against American manners and customs, they would be more easily induced to take a part against the citizens of the union. But Barlow, in place of attending to the object of his mission, set off on a revolutionizing expedition to the mountains of Savoy,* and left the affairs of the Ohio company in the hands of a Scotchman of the name of William Playfair, author of the work entitled "The history of Anti-Jacobinism." Playfair had been employed for several years in France as a British spy, and therefore was acquainted by the minister of his court how to conduct himself in every case. He acquitted himself on this occasion in a manner, though not the most honourable, that completely defeated the plan of the company.
In place of contracting with French peasantry to purchase the Ohio lands, the only class of people whom they would have suited; he contrived to persuade about twelve hundred of the lower class of Parisians composed of barbers, fiddlers, and bakers, and such as he knew were least acquainted with agriculture, to take shares at fifty guineas each, for which they were to receive a specified number of acres and their passage to America. Having embarked this
* See a letter addressed to the people of Piedmont, by Joel Barlow, written at Chambery in Savoy, in December 1792, printed in French at Greenoble, in Italian at Nice, and sent from these places into Piedmont, and other parts of Italy, during that winter; afterwards translated into English and printed at London in 1795.
motley and frivolous company on board of three vessels bound for Alexandria, Playfair pocketed their money and set off for England, leaving Joel Barlow to account to his employers for the purchase money, and the Frenchmen to seek for the acres where they could be found.—The unhappy foreigners landed at the destined port, and were conducted by a person of the name of Le Pucq to the mouth of the Kenhawa. Instead of rich fields and vineyards, which they had figured to their imagination, they found themselves in the midst of immeasurable woods, exposed to the inroads of the savages and to the wants of nature. Discouraged with their situation and seeing no other prospect more flattering, the greatest number embarked for New-Orleans, and thus disappointed the original views of the company.
Returning from this digression to general Wilkinson, we shall next consider his agency in the conspiracy, until the death of general Wayne, in 1796. General Washington being convinced from the information of col. Marshall, of the existence of a Spanish association in Kentucky, and the strength of the party, adopted a policy which may be censured by a few, but which, owing to the circumstances of the times, was certainly the most prudent

more to be regretted, as they cannot fail to affect the Indians in a manner injurious to the United States. Still however, indulging the hope that the answers which have been given will remove the objection offered by the Spanish officers to the immediate execution of the treaty, I judged it proper that we should continue in a state of readiness to receive the posts, and to run the line of limits."
Alfred Sebastian did not return for two years, but is said during his absence to have acted as an officer in the Spanish army at New Orleans. Among the various documents which were collected by general Wayne relative to the conspiracy, is a letter from major Green, of Natchez, proving in the most satisfactory manner, that Wilkinson during his command at Fort Washington, also held a general's commission in the Spanish service. Mr. Elliot who was employed to run the line, procured documents of the like import, which were delivered to the executive. The death of general Wayne, which happened in the end of 1796, and the expiration of the presidency of general Washington alone prevented the trial of Wilkinson on charges of treason. No sooner was Mr. Adams elected, than general Wilkinson hurried to Philadelphia to obtain the favour of the new president. The pomp, parade, and artful address of Wilkinson soon gained upon John Adams. He caused the president to believe that many of the machinations of himself and his party, were the attempts of foreign agents to alienate the affections of the Indian nations and to excite them to actual hostilities against the United States.
It will be recollected that the Indians at this period were worked upon and tempered with by many different parties. There were agents among them from the Kentucky association, procuring the interest of those in favour of Spain. General Bowles was active among the Creeks and Cherokees, as likewise were the partisans of governor Blount, for the purpose of exciting them to commence hostilities against the subjects of Spain in the Floridas and Louisiana. The emissaries of Genet were equally busy, but with contrary views.
The several interests of these parties in Congress, sufficiently explain the lengthy discussion which took place in the session of 1797, on the motion of Mr. Harper for an address to the president. Several days were taken up in wording the following paragraph:
"The United States have been faithful in the performances of their obligations to Spain, and had reason to expect a compliance equally prompt on the part of that power. We still however, indulge the hope that the convincing answers which have been given to the objection stated by the Spanish officers to the immediate execution of the treaty, will have their proper effect, and that this treaty, so mutually beneficial to the contracting parties, will be finally observed with good faith. We therefore entirely approve of your determination to continue in readiness to secure the posts and to run the line of partition between our territory and that of the king of Spain. Attempts to alienate the affections of the Indians, to form them into actual hostility against the United States, whether made by foreign agents or by others, are so injurious to our interests at large, and so inhuman with respect to our citizens inhabiting the adjacent territory, as to deserve the most exemplary punishment, and we will cheerfully afford our aid in framing a law which may prescribe a punishment adequate to the commission of crimes so heinous."
One of the editors being informed by Mr. Brown, that governor Greenup has written a letter softening in part his conversation with respect to him, we beg leave to lay before the public the following communication from Mr. Hopkins, who was requested to favour us with his sentiments on the subject, having been present during the whole conversation between governor Greenup, and J. W. L. Leaving our subscribers to decide on the preference which ought to be given to the weight of testimony; we shall conclude at present, and continue our investigation of the conspiracy next paper.
Frankfort, 9th July, 1806.
GENTLEMEN, Agreeably to your request, I feel no hesitation in communicating my impressions arising from the conversation between governor Greenup and Mr. Wood, relative to the "Kentucky Spanish association," during the whole of which, I was present.
I have a clear recollection that the statement contained in the first number of the Western World, is in substance correct; and from the willingness with which governor Greenup seemed to impart the information, I am much astonished at the denial of any part of it. With regard to the passage to which you particularly called my attention, I well remember that governor Greenup stated that he conversed with Mr. Brown on the subject of the propositions of the Spanish minister, and that Mr. Brown "seemed in a guarded manner to approve of them;" but on the governor's "expressing his abhorrence at the scheme," all communication afterwards, between him and any of the party, was entirely cut off.
I deprecate the circumstance that has imposed the necessity of this application, and the more especially, because I had thought it would never exist; but, unappeased at the idea of incurring the displeasure of the great, if you deem this letter important to your cause, you are hereby privileged to make use of it.
I am, gentlemen, with respect, Your humble servant, S. G. HOPKINS.
To the editors of the Western World.
ASPECT OF DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.
Groaning beneath the oppressive weight of unsolved crimes; bowed down with iniquity, & dreading the development of a dark and treacherous scheme; at the moment when they were basking under the fond delusion that no man had the temerity to attack them, or dared to expose to light a scheme generated in the deep recesses of dark and polluted souls: the members of the Spanish conspiracy, have clearly evinced their guilt by their deportment.
The first number of the Western World had not been two hours in circulation, when a general fermentation was observable among the people. The good man, and the friend to his country, pleased to see men heretofore shielded by power and guarded by wealth, precipitated from their fancied heights, and arraigned at the bar of popular opinion, looked upon them with an unjaundiced eye; the supernatural qualities which superstition had attached to their characters, disappeared at the approach of enquiring reason, and they saw beings subject to all the frailties attendant on human nature, and men like themselves. Reclaiming from their superstitious ideas of their greatness, the people have commenced an impartial investigation of the charges which have been preferred against the enemies of their country. Unbiased by prejudice, and unawed by power, the great body of the people, the honest man and the friend to his country, are now presiding in the grand tribunal of public opinion, finally resolved to support truth and justice, and lead treacherous dishonesty with the external execrations of an indignant people.
On the other hand, the members of this complicated plot, assailed at a moment when they least apprehended it, when basking in the sunshine of popular favour, encompassed with wealth and the ensigns of power, they vainly plumed themselves on the belief that no individuals dared whisper to an injured people, the dangers that had threatened them,
and point the dispepling thunder at the portentous clouds of noxious vapours now gathering around their devoted heads.
The first number of the Western World gave the knell to the departing spirit of their fatal security. The licentious forms of virtue and patriotism, floated in airy visions before their troubled imaginations, and flashed upon the mind of the self convicted traitor; consternation seized his polluted soul, and guilt played upon every feature of his face. In the first paroxysm of despair, his eye unaccustomed to peruse the bold and dignified language of truth, traces and retraces the self same line, dubious of the correctness of their own vision; the unsteady hand, impelled by the workings of a monitor who never deceives us, betrays the scene which is passing within; agitated at length beyond the power of restraint, he seeks composure in a momentary pause. True to his charge the messenger of darkness administers the completing dose; the effect is instantaneous, disenthralled of his remaining honesty, relieved of his load of shame, he stands confessed, a shameless traitor and a finished villain—Plans dark as the minds in which they were generated, pass in view before the assembled conspirators. Minor projects for a moment arrest their attention, but determination ultimately fixed on the grand point of unfathomable darkness. Surely galled in the most vulnerable part, they descend from the most dignified deportment, and mix with those plebians, whom they were on the eve of bartering away like slaves. Inflated with anger, their hirelings , are pouring their billingsgate abuse on those who have arraigned them. Attempts are now making to influence the popular mind, and raise the hue and cry against us, under the hope that in the general confusion they will be permitted to pass unexamined. Delusive hope; scarcely a circumstance has transpired but what we anticipated; the point is in view, and with truth and justice on our side, we shall advance unappalled through the chaos of opinion, regardless of the clamors of intriguing politicians, the scurility of hired advocates , or the blustering language of their faithful satellites . Western World.
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
EXECUTIVE PROSECUTION.
The prosecutions which were instituted against Col. Wm. S. Smith and Mr. Samuel G. Ogden, by the express direction of Mr. Jefferson, President of the United States, have terminated in a manner which has demonstrated the invaluable advantages of the Trial by Jury.—Two sets of jurors impartially selected, comprising gentlemen of different professions, and connected with each of the political parties in the state, have acquired to themselves immortal honour, by rescuing two of their fellow-citizens from an unparalleled exertion of executive power, to effect their disgrace and ruin, for purposes merely personal and selfish. We congratulate our country on this demonstration of the integrity of the people; and we offer our humble thanks to the God of our Fathers , that his restraining power has, on this occasion, secured us from the natural consequences of a blind spirit of intolerance and political bigotry. Greatly as we have abused the inestimable blessings of civil and religious liberty, we rejoice that the people are too wise and too virtuous to permit the institutions, which were established to guard their freedom, to be perverted to purposes of mutual destruction.
But, while we thus express our unequivocal approbation of the decisions of the juries, it is proper that we state the grounds upon which their verdicts are believed to have been founded.
We presume all honest men approve the policy of Washington, in causing a law to be enacted, prohibiting unauthorised expeditions of a military nature from our country, against a nation with whom the United States are at peace .—But as it is notorious that a military expedition has been formed in New York; that its ultimate object was to effect a revolution in the Spanish provinces of Caraccas; that Mr. Ogden was the owner of the Leander & other ships employed by Miranda, and that Col. Smith had some agency in promoting the expedition, a question arises— whether the verdict of acquittal were consistent with integrity . We shall, for the present, content ourselves with an appeal to the consciences of honest men, by a recital of facts.
Gen. Miranda is a native of Caraccas, and it has been his avowed object, for twenty years, to procure the independence of his country. At different periods he has been encouraged to expect the aid of the British government. The last coalition between Great Britain, Russia and Austria, however, diverted the attention of the British cabinet from Miranda's object. His patience being exhausted, he determined to try his fortune in the United States. He arrived at this city in November last, bringing with him a letter, from a highly respectable source, which explicitly declared it to be his object to apply to the American government for aid, in forming an expedition against Caraccas ; and that, in case of disappointment, it was his intention to avail himself of the resources of private enterprise .
The state of things, at the period of Miranda's arrival, apparently favored the success of his project. An important negotiation with Spain had failed:—new aggressions and injuries against our territory and commerce ensued—and Mr. Munroe, was understood to have recommended to our government a declaration of war against Spain. The president's message to congress; the intelligence from Spain, and the general irritation of this country, all countenanced the expectation of an approaching rupture.
Although general Miranda had informed himself that individuals were disposed to aid him in his enterprise, yet he determined to take no definitive step without the knowledge and approbation of the American cabinet. As an explanation of the views with which Miranda came to this country, the letter which he brought from England, is said to have been transmitted to Mr. Madison, and by him communicated to Mr. Jefferson.—After the government was thus fully possessed of these views, Miranda went to Washington, and was cordially and respectfully received by the President and Mr. Madison. He was informed that the administration could not afford him any active support; although he might count upon their best wishes for his success; that the emancipation of Spanish America was an object dear to the president, and that he wished, above all things, that it might be effected by an effort purely American, independent of European aid or influence.—The names of the ships, of the commanders, and of the agents which might be employed, were fully disclosed.—It was admitted by Mr. Madison, that such arrangements as were proposed, would be judicious. Miranda stated that a bill, then depending in congress, for prohibiting the exportation of arms and ammunition, would, if enacted effect the enterprise. Mr. Madison replied that probably the bill would not pass. His prediction was verified; the bill was rejected in the Senate; after which a senator was heard to remark— "Does not Miranda want arms and ammunition."
The impressions on Miranda's mind, in consequence of the conference at Washington, assuredly were, that although the government could not aid, it would not obstruct his enterprise; and that he might proceed, provided he conducted it with discretion, & did not render the expedition a subject of unnecessary publicity.
During the time the expedition was forming in
New York, congress were much engaged in private consultations. It was surmised that these consultations related to our dispute with Spain. It was known that the Leander and other ships were arming in an unusual manner. Publick opinion was divided in respect to the object.—As Miranda was known to be in the city, some persons suspected what afterwards appeared to be the real destination; others conjectured that government was forming a private expedition to take possession of Pensacola and Mobile. These facts are necessary to be known to protect the collector, naval officer, mayor and other officers of government from suspicions of an unfair collusion.—Truth is the object of this narrative.
Let it not be objected against this statement, that it rests solely on Miranda's declarations; for although this testimony, accompanied by the concurring circumstances, would be sufficient: yet the public may be assured, that Miranda's testimony, in all essential circumstances, is supported by precious confessions of Mr. Madison and Mr. Jefferson, which are susceptible of proof.
Hitherto, the utmost good faith had been observed by all the parties acquainted with the enterprise; and when Miranda was prepared to embark, he wrote letters to the President and Mr. Madison, thanking them for the personal attentions he had received, and expressing, in intelligible, though general terms, that he had conformed to their advice, in preparing the expedition with all possible secrecy.
After the vessels sailed, the knowledge that a considerable number of our citizens had departed in them became general.—The collector, Mr. Gelston, (by what authority is not known) then instituted an enquiry which was conducted in the usual manner; but, it is not understood, that his discoveries implicated either the government, or any individuals.
Here the affair would perhaps have rested, if the policy of our government had not changed; and if, instead of coercive measures in respect to Spain, it had not been found necessary to conciliate France with money. A project of concealing the payment of tribute, under the appearance of purchasing territory, was a consequence of the new system of the administration.
In this critical conjuncture, Mr. Jefferson was accused, in the Philadelphia papers, of having connived at the equipment of Miranda's expedition. As it was impossible to reconcile any agency in this transaction with those amicable relations between the U. States and Spain which the demand of money by France had established , Mr. Jefferson at once, determined to prosecute Smith and Ogden, as having conducted an expedition illegally, without the knowledge or approbation of government.
What the motives of this last determination were, can only be conjectured. Perhaps Mr. Jefferson believed his own popularity to be of greater value to his country, than the lives, fortunes and characters of the adventurers with Miranda;—perhaps he thought the sacrifice of Smith and Ogden would promote the adjustment of our dispute with Spain;—perhaps he intended by causing a development to be made of all the circumstances attending this strange transaction, to exhibit to the world the distinguishing traits of his own character. If the last supposition disclose his real motive, his object has been fully accomplished.
Mr. Jefferson having directed prosecutions to be commenced, the preliminary enquiry, by Judge Talmadge, was pursued in a manner very different from that, which had been before conducted by Mr. Gelston. The course adopted by the Judge was alike calculated, either to discover whether the law had been violated, to gratify his personal curiosity, or to involve the administration in their present perplexities. He extorted testimony from the parties accused; he required disclosures of whatever they had confidentially revealed to their most intimate friends; and he interrogated all persons who were supposed to possess any knowledge of Miranda's conduct or intentions. It has been solely owing to rigorous investigations, on points which the Judge himself has since decided to be irrelevant to the legal objects of enquiry, that the secrets of government has been divulged. It is reported that he was warned, by col. Smith, of the consequences of pursuing certain enquiries; and that, notwithstanding the intimation, he continued to enquire. No person suspects the Judge of political views, or insincere conduct; but it is so obvious that his zeal has not been directed by the administration; that surmises have circulated, that some invisible and unperceived influence, unfriendly to Mr. Jefferson's popularity, has produced a course of conduct different from what was to have been expected.
We give these circumstances to the publick; and although they were not formally in evidence before the juries, it is well understood, that they were influenced by them in forming their decisions. We sincerely hope the verdicts of the honest jurors in the causes will be communicated at Caraccas in sufficient season to preserve the lives of our fellow-citizens, who have been decoyed into their present unfortunate situation.—If injustice has been done, and individuals must be punished to satisfy the government of Spain, it is not the individuals who have been carried captive to Caraccas—it is not col. Smith, nor Mr. Ogden, who ought to be the victims. They, on whose heads the punishment should fall, will be designated, not by Mr. Jefferson, nor Mr. Madison, but by the great body of the American people, and by honest men of all countries who may come to the knowledge of these extraordinary transactions.
CHARLESTON, July 26.
A letter from Bordeaux of the last of May, states, that "business is brisker than it has been for some time—the produce of the country is low, and likely to continue so."
By a recent imperial decree, the uniform of the French soldiers is again changed from the republican blue, to the ancient royal white.
The French papers received by the Boyne, furnish nothing of a political nature. From one of the last, we have extracted the following agricultural article:
"In every part of France, the inhabitants are emulous in propagating such articles as tend to their amelioration and the increase of the territorial productions."
"A cultivator of the department of Vaucluse, M. Cataglini, has introduced in his parish, the culture of Indigo, and has completely succeeded."
"Mr. Dupoy, an inhabitant of St. Domingo, now collector of the revenue at Dax, has introduced the Cotton. He escaped from the cruelty of Dessaline, and went to New-Orleans on board of an American vessel; there he thought, on observing the manner of cultivating cotton, that he might introduce it in his own country: he procured some seed, which he distributed, on his arrival in France, among several members of the agricultural society: the success he met with has answered his expectation—the cotton was very fine, and the seed has acquired a perfect maturity. The essays will be tried anew, and there is no doubt of its succeeding, and particularly in Provence and Languedoc."
This Day landing from on board the Schooner Rising States, Captain Newcomb,
20 Pipes Holland GIN, entitled to debenture, 10 do. 4th proof Cognac BRANDY, 12 kegs Ground GINGER.
Fisk & Catlett. August 4. 43
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHOW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8, 1806.
By Captain Smith, of the brig Franklin, from Antwerp, we learn, that eight transports arrived at Flushing on the 4th June, having on board the Dutch garrison which surrendered at the Cape of Good Hope.
The Editor of this paper understanding that the persons who fabricated, continue to propagate the slander contained in the Herald of Tuesday, and repeated with additional calumny on Thursday, takes this occasion to declare in the most solemn manner, that so far from intending any reflection by the remarks in his paper of Friday, on the signers of a petition for pumps, that he never knew that such a petition was contemplated until he saw the Herald of Tuesday; that he has not to this day seen the petition, which he should surely sign when required (if the object is to have an additional number of pumps,) and that he has reason to believe that the petition was not drawn until after this paper went to press on Friday.
The Editor deems it unnecessary to say more on the subject, than to express a confident hope, that this mean attempt to injure him, will, like the others that have been made to recoil on its author or authors.
Ledger Office, August } 8, 1806. }
Married last night, at Portsmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Young, Col. WILLIAM WILKINSON, of Nansemond County, to Mrs. CLINCH, relict of the late Bartholomew Clinch, Esquire.
Some account of the country and productions near the Red River, in Louisiana. In an extract of a letter from Dr. John Sibley, to Dr. Calvin, of Raleigh, dated Natchitoches, July 10, 1804.
"The district of Natchitoches contains about 3000 inhabitants, strung mostly along the river, occupying its banks for about sixty miles, in which, till a short time ago, was a Spanish garrison, and now an American one."
"The inhabitants immediately on the banks of the Mississippi are less sickly than on the large rivers in the Carolinas and Georgia, probably owing to the immense depth and purity of the river water, which is always cool, and never emits putrid miasma. On Red River it is much the same, with the difference only of the brackishness of its water, from the great number of salt springs, lakes, and creeks with which the country through it passes abounds: the water of the Red River is so salt, that wherever it is stagnant, large cockles, clams, shrimps, &c. resembling those on the sea-coast, are found in plenty. At Natchitoches, lime-mate of cockle shells is plenty, and used altogether, though limestone exists in abundance. Lime made of shells, is sold at 25 cents a bushel, and a common labourer's wages is 75 cents a day. I have never seen on Red River any fever of the putrid bilious infectious kind, none worse than an intermittent or remittent, that six or eight doses of bark a day, for three or four days after proper evacuations, would cure; though I have found often such a degree of debility, that blistering, and the diffusive stimulous was necessary. Pneumonic complaints carried off a number of persons last winter; they were most fatal among the old people. At Natchitoches there are several instances of longevity.—There is a German that has been here fifty years, who is now ninety five years old, in good health, labours constantly, and can walk thirty miles a day.—Several who were born here of between eighty and eighty five, and upwards of twenty above seventy."
"I have kept this summer an account of the degrees of heat by Fahrenheit's thermometer, hung in a house, surrounded with a piazza, against a plank partition that divides a common hall from a chamber. The fifth of June, at three P. M. it was 94°; no other day has been more than 92°, and but a few days more than from 84 to 86°. Our nights are always cool. The latitude of Natchitoches I believe to be 32° 10'. Sugar cane grows pretty well here, and sour oranges. I have taken the liberty of enclosing you some samples of colours which I have made of a wood found on Red River in great plenty; it is sometimes called Saphora; but more commonly in French Bois d'arc, or Bow-wood; it is used by the Indians for their bows to throw their arrows, and by the French for axe-helves, and handles for other tools; it grows two or three feet in diameter, resembles in colour most exactly the patent yellow, takes a beautiful polish, and, I think, would be highly esteemed by turners and cabinet makers, particularly for inlaying and finessing; but probably more valuable as a dye wood. The colours marked 1, 2, and 3, are made by a simple decoction of the wood, only of different degrees of strength, and is the colour of the wood. Other colours I made from the same decoction of logwood, blue vitriol, salt of tartar, coperas, or alum; these colours will not wash out nor fade by being washed in strong soap suds. As the quantity of it on Red River cannot, by exportation, be exhausted, and every particle of it may used by either the turner, cabinet maker, or dyer, I have no doubt but in some future time it may be a valuable article of exportation."
"There is between Natchitoches & the sea shore, at a small creek near the Quelqueshee lake, the skeleton of an animal, which, from the description I have had of it, is the skeleton of a Mammoth. If it is so, it contradicts an opinion that has existed, that these animals have not been in a latitude so far south."
"Should the western limits of Louisiana extend to the river Bravo, or Grande (Great River,) the mouth of which is in latitude 26°, the United States will be able to make their own coffee, and chocolate, both of which articles grow well in that latitude, and will include a country, particularly at and about Saint Antoine, that in point of beauty and fertility is superior to any part in Europe or America; the surface of the country is neither level nor too hilly, is in perpetual verdure, of the most luxuriant grass; the pastures in summer and winter are equally rich; great proportion of it rich prairies, through which flow the most beautifully limpid streams, reandering over gravel and pebble bottoms."
"The city of Saint Antoine is about 140 years old, is about 500 miles south-westerly of Natchitoches, and contains about 500 houses, mostly built of white free stone, situated on a river called Saint Marchus, or Saint Antoine river, and about 180 miles from its mouth, into which it is said there is a good port about 100 miles below Saint Antoine. On the same river is the town of Laberdée, which was first settled in 1662, by Mons. de Salle, a Frenchman. Some of his descendants now live there, and there are French cannon now there which they brought, with the engravings of Louis XIV. on them."

By This Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, August 2.
We learn by a gentleman arrived at the Lazaretto in the Delaware, from St. Thomas, that on his passage they fell in with Sir J. B. Warren's squadron, about 150 miles from this coast. They had touched at several of the West India islands and having been informed of the departure of Buonaparte's squadron, and the sailing of the homeward fleet under a weak convoy, Sir J. B. Warren was in pursuit of both or either, intending if he fell in with the fleet alone, to convoy them safe to England.
By the fast-sailing ship Oliver Elsworth, Captain Bennett, the editors of the New York Gazette have received London and Liverpool papers, the former to the 18th, and the latter to the 20th of June. They afford much interesting matter—part of which is now given—the residue shall appear in future numbers.
By passengers in the Oliver Elsworth, we learn that the most prevalent opinion was, that a Peace would take place between Great Britain and France in the course of the Summer, as pacific overtures from Buonaparte were under consideration.
Lord Selkirk, appointed ambassador to the United States has taken leave of his government, to depart immediately for America.
Little or no alteration had taken place in the Markets, except in stock, which experienced a trifling alteration in consequence of the glimmering prospect of peace.
The hon. acquittal of Lord Melville will be found in the next column.
The marine news by the Oliver Elsworth will be found interesting.
N. Y. Gaz.
London June 14.—The foreign journals present a mass of incongruous rumours, from which it is hardly possible to collect an intelligible detail—but one thing is certain, that Germany is undergoing a complete change in its political constitutions, which will transfer all the power and influence of the Germanic Body to Buonaparte and his allies! What further objects are in view it is impossible to guess, but so large an army as France now keeps up, cannot be long unemployed.
TRIAL OF LORD MELVILLE.
Agreeably to the notice sent from the Lords to the Commons on Tuesday, that their Lordships would proceed further in the trial of Lord Viscount Melville this day, that hon. house, attended by the speaker, were in the high court of Parliament, Westminster-Hall, this morning exactly at ten o'clock. In consequence, however, of a discussion which previously took place in the house of Peers, it was not till half after eleven o'clock that the procession of their Lordships to the Hall took place; and it was twelve before the customary formalities of opening the court had been gone through.
The ten articles of impeachment were then read, and the question of Guilty or not Guilty? was put severally and respectively upon each of them to each Peer, beginning with the junior Baron, each Peer laying his right hand upon his left breast, and saying to each article "Guilty," or "Not Guilty," upon my honour."
The following are the divisions on the different articles:
On the first article, charging him with applying 10,000l. of the publick money to his own use, previous to January 1786:
Not Guilty 120—Guilty 15.
On the second article, charging him with permitting Alexander Trotter to apply sums of the publick money to his own use, and conniving at such fraudulent application:
Not Guilty 79—Guilty 57
On the 3d article, charging him with permitting Alex. Trotter to draw publick money from the bank, and place it in the hands of his bankers, Messrs. Couts and Co. in his own name, and at his own disposal:
Not Guilty 84—Guilty 58
On the 4th article, charging him with similar embezzlement, in respect of publick money placed by said Trotter in the hands of Mark Spott, for the purpose of private embezzlement:
Not Guilty, unanimously.
On the 5th article, charging him the same as in the 1st article, only laying the act subsequent to January 1806:
Not Guilty 131—Guilty 4.
On the 6th article, charging him with receiving publick money from Alexander Trotter, and applying it to his own use, and in participating with said Trotter on the profit made of the publick money:—Not Guilty, 86—Guilty, 47.
On the 7th article, charging him with receiving 22,000l. of the publick money, without interest, from Alexander Trotter:—Not Guilty, 82—Guilty, 51.
On the 8th article, charging him with receiving from Alexander Trotter, 22,000l. of the publick money, for which the defendant was to pay interest:—Not Guilty, 100—Guilty, 30.
On the 9th article, charging that while the said Alexander Trotter transacted the business of the defendant as agent, he, the said Trotter, was from time to time in advance, to the said Viscount Melville, in that respect, to the amount of from 10,000l. to 20,000l. which sums, was partly taken from the publick money, and partly from a mixed fund of publick and private money:—Not Guilty, 119—Guilty 16.
On the 10th and last article, charging him with taking at divers time, between 1782 and 1784, and between 1784 and 1786, 27,000l. of the publick money and converting the same to his private use:—Not Guilty, 123—Guilty, 12.
The Lord Chancellor then informed the Noble Defendant, that he was Acquitted on all the Charges , and the Court broke up.
June 16.
We have received Paris papers to the 8th, and Dutch to the 11th inst. The new form of the Dutch Constitution is definitely pronounced. It is to be a constitutional monarchy, but in which the reigning sovereign will be as dependent upon whosoever fills the throne of France as any of the prefects of that vast empire. Indeed the authority delegated to king Louis is little more than that of a viceroy or lieutenant. He is established in Holland rather for the purpose of covering the northern frontiers of France than for securing any one advantage to the Dutch nation. The conditions of the treaty, by which the independence of Holland is laid at the feet of France, differ but little from those inserted in this paper on the 2d inst. In the first article, Buonaparte guarantees the integrity of the Dutch possessions in every part of the world. If this guarantee is to be retrospective in its effect, it will necessarily imply that Demarara, Surinam, and the Cape, are to be restored to the Dutch, or, in other words, that they are to be put in possession of France. We do not suppose that he intends to be less peremptory upon this point than he was with respect to the integrity of the French possessions during the negotiation for the peace of Amiens. A commercial treaty between France and Holland is to be one of the leading features in the new arrangement. We may be assured that there will not be an article in it which will not be particularly aimed against the commercial prosperity of this country. The complete exclusion of British manufactures from every part of the continent, when the range of French despotism is a favorite idea with Buonaparte.
The experience of nearly seven years has not convinced him of its utter impracticability.
The Turkish ambassador had his introductory audience on the same day that Prince Louis was hailed king of Holland.
The address which he delivered on the occasion, is published in the official paper, in the original Turkish character. Could we place much reliance upon the translation annexed to it, we should be apprehensive that the Porte was anxious for an immediate renewal of her former connexion with France. Buonaparte hints at something of this kind in his answer. The safety and advantages of an intimate alliance with him are suggested in such a way, that it is to be feared a closer relation than that which binds the two countries at present, is not only meditated, but in progress.
The long, and it must be admitted, important services of Talleyrand have been rewarded with a principality. Two Italian Duchies, it seems, were in dispute between the courts of Rome and Naples.—Buonaparte put an end to the difference by seizing on the disputed territory, and conferring one of the principalities upon Talleyrand and the other upon Bernadotte.—The former is now Prince and Duke of Benevento—the latter Prince and Duke of Ponto Ceu.
Gen. Fox is to have the command of the British troops in Sicily, and to retain the government of Gibraltar.—Sir J. Moore consequently goes out second in command.
There was a report on Saturday, which made some impression on the funds, that Mr. Adair was going to Paris from Vienna, in company with M. D'Oubril, upon a pacific negotiation, jointly with Russia. No accounts of Mr. Adair's arrival at Vienna, are yet received, and the whole of this speculation is reared on the paragraph in the foreign papers, that M. D'Oubril was going to Paris from Vienna: a statement, the truth of which, so far from being ascertained, is extremely questionable.
June 17.
Price of Stocks this day at 1 o'clock.
Consols, for opt. 62 3/4—Reduced 67 3/8.
Omnium 4 1/4 1/2—For July 4 3/4.
An article from the Hague, June 20, states the arrival there the preceding day from Paris of admiral Vernuel and Van Siyrum, two of the deputies who surrendered to Buonaparte the liberties of Holland, Messrs. Gogel and Cox who had accompanied them, were expected the following day.
His excellency M. Verhuel, after visiting the grand pensionary, and the president and their high mightinesses, had a conference with the secretaries of state. Verhuel commenced his career, by delivering to the secretaries of state plans of various new taxes, which Louis Napoleon, the king of Holland, had charged him to recommend to their immediate consideration and adoption! Verhuel then proceeded farther to open his commission by the king of Holland's order. He repaired to the council; and afterwards in a convention of their high mightinesses, announced the accession of Louis Napoleon to the kingdom of Holland! The president thanked Verhuel for his important communication, and prayed for the happiness of the people and the country, under this new order of things!
The proclamation, &c. of Louis Napoleon, by which he condescends to accept "the royal dignity of King of Holland, agreeably to the wishes of the people," was then published throughout every street in the Hague.
We ought, however, to state, that a letter, dated Rotterdam, the 11th inst. received yesterday, states, that King Louis had died suddenly on his way to the Hague; but this report is not entitled to much credit; for according to Paris papers, he was not set out on his journey till the 11th, the day on which his death was reported at Rotterdam.
The Moniteur of the 7th contains a copy of the Prussian proclamation, by which Anspach is transferred to Bavaria.
The difference respecting Cattaro is at length terminated. The evacuation of that post by the Russians, or, at least the issue of orders for that purpose, is officially announced in the Moniteur of the 8th inst. The French armies are in consequence immediately to retire from Germany, and Brannau is to be restored to Austria.
M. D'Oubril is said to be on his way to Paris, to negotiate for the Russian prisoners.
Letters from Berlin in the Dutch papers of the 11th, say that "Baron Hardenberg was about to set out from thence for London, on a special mission."
We have received Paris Journals to the 11th and Dutch to the 15th inst.
An article from the Hague, June 10, states the arrival there the preceding day from Paris of Admiral Verhuel and Van Styrum.
Portsmouth, June 15.—Yesterday Sir Erasmus Gower hoisted his flag on board the Isis, of 50 guns, which will sail in a day or two, with the Nemesis and Jamaica frigates, for Newfoundland.
HAGUE, June 10.
The following is a copy of the proclamation which was read this day to the military, and announced to the people:
"Louis Napoleon, by the Grace of God & the Constitutional laws of the State, King of Holland, to all who shall see and read this, greeting! I make known to all and every one, that We, with the approbation of his majesty the emperor and king Napoleon, our illustrious brother, have accepted and do accept the royal dignity of Holland, in conformity to the wish of the country, with the constitutional laws, and with the treaty presented to us to-day, and the reciprocal ratification by the deputies of the Dutch nation. On our accession to the throne, it shall be our most sacred care to be alive to the interests of our people—it shall be our constant wish to give them incessant and manifold instances of our love and of our solicitude; to that end maintaining the liberties of all our subjects, and their rights and continually employing ourselves to their welfare. The independence of the kingdom is guaranteed by his majesty the emperor and king, the constitutional law, with our firm will, serve no less for every one as pledge to the creditors of the State, to personal security, and to liberty of conscience. Conforming to this declaration, we have decreed and do decree as follows:—
1. Our ministers of marine and finances appointed this day, shall immediately enter upon their functions—the other ministers shall continue in the discharge of their functions till further orders.
2. All the constituted authorities, civil and military, shall continue in their functions till further orders, or till other appointments shall take place.
3. The constitutional laws of the state, with the treaty concluded at Paris, on the 24th of May, 1806, between his majesty the emperor and king, and the Batavian Republic, with the present decree, shall be immediately announced in the most publick manner.
We accordingly charge and command, that the present be proclaimed and posted up every where in all publick places charging those to whom it belongs to take care that the contents of the same be strictly observed.
Given at Paris June 5, 1806, being the first year of our reign.
LOUIS.
On behalf of the King. VERHUEL. In consequence of this proclamation, a discharge of the artillery in the Cow-camp took place, and the flags were hoisted on the Tower of the great church and on the observatory of the hotel, in the Inner Court.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Franklin, Smith, 36 days from Antwerp, Balast, T. & W. A. Armistead—Left there 12th June ships Jane, Colley, of this port, just arrived; Highland Mary, Strong, from this port, not began to discharge; Woodrop Sims, Heth of Philadelphia, not discharged—Brig Lydia, Richmond, for Boston, to sail in 10 days—Ship Rover, Coffin, of New-York, sailed in company bound to Liverpool.—Spoke off the South Foreland, ship Mary, Goodrich, 20 days from Gottemburgh, bound to New-York, vessel in a leaky state—July 10, in lat. 44, long. 52, brig Fitz-william, from Copenhagen bound to Boston, out 49 days—20th, saw the ship Julia, Vickery, of this port—27th, lat. 27, long. 66, 30, spoke brig Ann Elizabeth, Owens, of and bound to this port, from Madeira, out 49 days—same day brig Warren, Dennis, from Portland bound to St. Croix, 4 days out—Sunday, Aug. 3, in lat. 38, long. 74, saw a schooner to the southward, colours union down, bore away and spoke her, proved to be the schooner Farmer, Brown, of Providence, 7 days from Wilmington (N. C.) bound to Jamaica, loaded with lumber, all hands sick with the ague and fever; put an officer and three seamen on board, and brought her into Hampton Road.
Barque Petersburg, Davis, 74 days from Liverpool, Salt & Crates, Caton & Veale.
The ship Industry, Myer, from Amsterdam to this port is sent into Dover. The Courtney, Bryant, was at Gravesend the 17th of June. The ship Belfast, from this port has arrived at Rotterdam. The ships Hercules, Dodsworth, and Industry, Wright, were left at Liverpool for City Point the 19th June, also the Alexander, King, and the Monticello, Drysdale, for this port. The ship Diana, from this port for Falmouth, was spoke in lat. 41, long. 66, out 27 days. The ship Suffolk of this port was left at Leghorn the 7th of May, taking in for Embden, also the ship Gosport of this port for Mogadore.
Nassau, (N. P.) July 22.
Arrived the schooner Eliza Vickery, Vickery, from Baltimore, bound to Havana, detain by H. M. S. La Tourterelle.
The ship Hercules, of Philadelphia, from thence bound to Havana, detained some time ago by the private armed vessel of war Alexandrine, of this port, was recaptured by a French privateer, and sent into Matanzas. The same privateer fell in with the schooner Nancy, Wolfingham, from Jamaica, bound to Edenton, (N. C.) who put on board eight of the crew taken from the Hercules; the schooner being short of provisions and water, put in here for a supply.
GRAY'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday Morning. August 8.
Sales at Auction.
By JAMES TAYLOR,
At the New-Market House, at Ten o'Clock, on WEDNESDAY, 13th instant,
30,000 lbs. Trinidad SUGAR, good quality,
50 Hogsheads MOLASSES,
10 Pipes L. P. Madeira WINE, 6 years old, and of a superior quality.—60 and 90 days, approved endorsed notes. Aug. 8. 62
On WEDNESDAY, the 13th of August, at 11 o'Clock, WILL BE SOLD, at my Office, for Cash, 2 boxes, 1 cask, and 1 trunk HARDWARE, by a decree of the Borough Court, to satisfy a debt due by Thomas H. Harris to George Wilson. July 28. Wm. B. Lamb. 23
On Friday the 15th instant, by order of the President and Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, WILL BE SOLD at Publick Auction, at 12 o'Clock, at Willock's wharf,
The Schooner IRIS,
as she arrived from Porto Rico, about 600 barrels burthen. Terms approved notes at 90 and 120 days.
Thomas Willock, V. M. tds 51
For Charter, The fast-sailing coppered SHIP FRANKLIN, Luther Dana, Master, burthen 500 hds. tobacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber William Pennock. August 8. 3w 60
For SALE, (If immediate application is made) The Schooner UNITED STATES, burthen 31 tons, built of live oak and cedar, and is about two years old, is well found and sails fast. For terms, apply to the master on board at Commerce-Street wharf, or to Warren Ashley. August 8. 2 59
Who has received her said vessel,
A quantity of PORK.
WILLIAM KNOX,
HAS FOR SALE,
A few bales double twill'd SACKING, And a quantity of SALT SACKS, of the best quality. August 8. 3k 61
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempville, 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 Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 3 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
For SALE—Afloat, 100 Barrels } New. sup. FLOUR, 40 Half Barrels } From Gallego's Mills. James Herron. August 8. 2 64
Received per the Schooner Ranger, 17 Puncheons Tobago RUM. 5 do. do. MOLASSES. For SALE by Wilson, Cunningham, & co. August 8. 3w 58
Prime PORK, (N. Y. Inspection)
Cargo do. 2 Tons of CORDAGE; 6 Sets Fancy Chairs—For Sale by J. NEWCOMB. August 8.
A Freight is Wanted, For the good Brig SUKEY, Wm. Huse, Master, burthen 124 tons, or 1100 barrels, can be read to receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Christopher Fry. August 6. tf 55
For ANTWERP, The good Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lies lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—for the remainder, apply to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & co. Richmond; Rambaut, Gemon, & co. Petersburg, or to James Maurice, & co. August 4. tf 45
For Charter, The American Ship SALLY, James Rowe, master, burthen 340 tons—She has only performed one voyage, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to Warren Ashley. August 4. tf 48
For Charter, The Sloop DIRECTOR, James Tarlington, Master, burthen about 80 barrels—can be ready for the reception of a cargo in four days. For terms apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf, or to Richard Bowden, & Co. August 1. tf 34
For Sale or Charter, A remarkable fine new BRIG, built by Mr. Jarvis, in Portsmouth, burthen 188 tons, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in 10 days—For terms, apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. Who have now landing on Newton's wharf, and for Sale on moderate terms, 51 hhds. well flavored Antigua RUM. August 1. tf 33
And in Store, 50 hhds. choice SUGAR, and 50 crates well assorted QUEEN'S WARE. August 1. tf 33
For Charter, The new Brig FRANKLIN, Capt. Miller, burthen 180 tons.—For terms apply to Warren Ashley. August 1. tf 37
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Schooner RANGER, burthen 61 tons—she can be sent to sea at a small expense. For terms, apply to the captain on board at Commerce-street wharf, or to Warren Ashley. The CARGO of said schooner, consisting of Tobago RUM and MOLASSES, is offered for Sale. July 30. tf 29
For Charter, The Ship HAZEN, M c Niel Watts, master, burthen 330 hhds. Apply to Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, said Ship's Cargo, consisting of 7500 bushels Bonavista SALT. July 23. tf 7
For London, The Ship ATLANTICK, Capt. Groves, can take from 60 to 70 hhds. of tobacco on freight, if offered soon to Phinehas Dana, & Co. July 23. tf 13
For Freight or Charter, The fine new schooner CARLTON, James Johnson, master, burthen about 1100 barrels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board at Lovall's wharf, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Who have in Store, for SALE, 13 puncheons Antigua RUM, 8 do. Old do. 3 do. Tobago do. July 23. tf 9
For Boston, The Brig LUCY, John Dixey, master, burthen 130 tons—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or to Fisk & Catlett. Who have now landing from on board said Vessel, 130 Barrels No. 1 & 2 BEEF, 4 Pipes Cognac BRANDY; 100 Casks LIME. July 23. tf 12
For LONDON, The fine new Ship MARIA, James Rowell, master, burthen about 400 hhds. on her second voyage, has good accommodations, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days, half of which is already engaged.—For freight of the balance or passage, apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. July 16. tf 910
For Rotterdam, The Ship MEDFORD, J. Barnard, master, can take a few hhds. or some small packages on freight. Apply to Moses Myers. July 23. tf 8
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 16. tf 908
For Freight or Charter, The New Schooner EAGLE, Daniel Havens, Master—she will carry about 750 barrels, and is a good vessel in every respect—A freight for Lisbon or Madeira would be preferred. For terms apply to Fisk & Catlett. Who have for SALE, received by said Vessel from Boston, 55 barrels No. 1 BEEF, 70 do. do. 2 do. 40 half do. do. 1 do. 80 do. Prime Boston Bay MACKAREL, of a superior quality. July 14. tf 904
For Charter, The Ship FREDERICK AUGUSTA, 320 tons burthen, a fine ship on her second voyage, is expected to arrive here on or before the 10th of August. Christopher Fry. July 25. tf 18

Now Publishing in New-York, BY SAMUEL STANSBURY, J. & T. RONALDS, J. OS- BORN, and GEORGE F. HOPKINS, AN ELEGANT AND CORRECT EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME, OCTAVO, OF WALKER'S
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DESERTION.
DESERTED from this Garrison, on Sunday the 20th in- stant, JOHN BUSH, a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, private in my Company of Artillerists, 20 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, grey eyes, brown hair, fresh complexion, by occupation a taylor.
JOHN LYNCH, a native of Philadelphia, artificer in said company, 24 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, fresh complexion, by occupation a house carpenter.
JOHN MINSON, a native of Philadelphia, musician, 5 feet 5 inches high, 17 years old, blue eyes, brown hair, hair com- plexion, occupation a painter.
Thirty Dollars will be given as a reward for the above men, or ten dollars for each delivered at this post, to any Officer of the United States army, or secured in any goal, and informa- tion given, so that said deserters may be brought back to their duty.
John Saunders, Capt. U. S. Art. Commanding. Fort Nelson, July 25th, 1806. 6t 14
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cogniac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bates Fine CASSAS, 5 do Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2 tf 631
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 14. tf 907
Landing this day from on board the sch'rs Iris and Virginia, from Tenerife, 40 pipes choice Tenerife WINE. For Sale by Moses Myers. June 27. tf 860
FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice 4th proof RUM, Received by the brig Paragon, Captain Robertson, from Jamaica. Redmon & Frith. July 21. tf 899
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We have received by the brig Sumner, from Jamaica, 57 puncheons high proof RUM, 13 Hogsheads MOLASSES—which are offered for Sale on very liberal terms, by Redmon & Frith.
ON HAND, A parcel of very good W. Island RUM. June 16. tf 834
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Brig Hannah, Captain Knapp, from Port Cavenas—consisting of 214 hhds. & 60 tierces prime Molasses. T. & W. A. Armistead, June 11. 3w 830 Marsden's wharf.
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536
FOR SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 GIN CASES; 30 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good as- sortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
A request to the Benevolent and Humane. WHEREAS, in September last, I took JOHN JONES, son of Mary Jones, a lad then about 12 years of age, from the Berkeley Springs to this city, under a mista- ken notion that his mother had a right (since she actually exercised it) to bind her son to me; and whereas, the said John Jones, getting probably informed of the nullity of the indenture, did on the 21st or 22nd of October, (after my set- ting out for Alexandria,) leave my house, and staid several days at a Mr. Albert's, a baker, on Shockoe-hill, by whom he was brought back, but left my house a second time, on the same or the next day, (as I have been informed on my return,) saying that he wished to go back to his mother, that he knew every step of the road, and should find in Fredericks- burg plenty of wagons to carry him to Winchester: And whereas, I learned lately to my great surprise, from Captain John Hunter, at the Berkeley Springs, to whom I had occa- sion to write, that the said John Jones had neither been seen nor heard of, which has been confirmed since by a letter from his mother to me; I therefore request by this publick notice, all and every person or persons, who may harbour the be- fore named John Jones, or know of his place of abode, or what has become of him, to communicate their intelligence to his disconsolate mother at the Berkeley Springs, or the sub- scriber in Richmond. June 21st, 1806. G. S. STRAS.
* * The said John Jones is rather tall for his age, slender but well made, has a fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, a number of freckles in the face, he is sprightly and active, rides well on horseback, and can drive a wagon.
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years, A commodious BRICK-HOUSE, Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscri- ber; 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. tf 898
FOR Sale, or Rent, A PLANTATION, situated on Hamp- ton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the proper- ty on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind- Mill most glibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Nor- folk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give imme- diate possession. James D. M'Caw. June 25. 2m 860
All persons indebted to the estate of the late Wm. DAVIES, Esq. will please make payment, and those to whom the estate is indebted, will to please furnish their accounts properly attested, in order that provision may be made for their payment. Fortescue Whittle, Adm'r. June 18. 3m 838
Landing at Murray's wharf, from Jon board the ship Caledonian, 1500 Liverpool filled Sacks of SALT, 109 Casks well assorted EARTHENWARE. For Sale by A. Maclure. June 9. tf 822
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteress, 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, inclu- ding 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 rea- sonable terms. * * PERRY'S and LETTSOM'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS For Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. tf 835
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. 26. tf 534
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, on Sunday evening the 20th instant, an apprentice to the brick-layer's trade, named JOHN HENDRICK RYNDRSMAN, he is a short thick lad, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, about 19 years of age, he has a long face, dark complexion, and dark hair which is cropped short—had on when he ran-away a short nankien top jacket, nankien trousers, spotted mouselles waistcoat, white cotton shirt, a good round black hat, and a pair of shoes nearly new; he took with him a short striped speckled coat.—He is a native of Germany, and retains much of the Dutch accent in speaking English.—Ran-away with him three soldiers from the garrison of Fort Nelson; they were not dressed in uniform—I expect they all will en- deavour to get to the Northward (Baltimore or Philadelphia)— JOHN has about 10 months to serve. I will give Ten Dollars if taken in Portsmouth or Norfolk, Thirty Dollars if in the State, or Fifty Dollars if out of the State, and delivered to me in Portsmouth—Masters of ves- sels and others are forwarded from taking him out of the State, or harbouring, entertaining, or employing him in any man- ner, as the law will be enforced against all those who do so. John Thompson. Portsmouth, July 24. tf 15
FOR SALE, A Lot of Ground on Main-street, Opposite to Mr. Woodward's cabinet maker's shop, suppos- ed to be 27 feet front and 196 feet deep—Also, one LOT on Little Water Street, supposed to be 23 feet front and 50 feet deep. For particulars, apply to George Vashon, July 30. 1m 28 Kempville.
TO PRINTERS. I will SELL, on a credit of one, two and three years, that valuable Printing-Office and Establishment, at Halifax.—The paper has six hundred subscribers, and a profitable advertising custom, besides being appointed to print the laws of Congress. Halifax is on the Roanoke, one of the richest settlements in America, and is the seat of a county and superior court; and consequently affords much more pamphlet and job-printing than any other in the state; is an excellent stand for a Book-Store and Book-Binding: the apparatus for carrying on the latter, may be had with the establishment. The printing materials consist of a press, and a great variety of letter, from six line pica down to bre- vier; some of which are quite new, and all in a situation to be used to advantage. I will sell with the establishment, or hire for a number of years, two young Negro Men, one a to- lerable correct compositor, well known for his sprightliness; the other an excellent pressman, able to "beat and pull off six token" a day. I will also sell or lease the houses and lot, occupied as a dwelling-house and printing-office. A young man of a tolerable education, though not a printer, would be enabled to conduct the office, and would find it an agreeable as well as a profitable business. Letters addressed to me (post paid) will be duly attended to. WM. BOYLAN. Raleigh, North-Carolina, July 1, 1806.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, late the property of Christopher Gardner, deceased, con- taining one hundred acres, situated on the west side of Broad-Creek, about three miles from Norfolk. It has on it a roomy comfortable Dwelling-House; one third of the land is cleared, the remainder is in woods of good timber. A long credit will be given for the greatest part of the purchase mo- ney. Sweepon Whitehead, Ex'r. July 18. 3w 2
FOR SALE, A quantity of New-York and English SLATE, of superior quality. Reilly & Tunis. June 23. tf 857
10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES, 700 Groce CORKS, 500 lb. excellent GLUE, 11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS, 105 Boxes Window GLASS, 175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS, 27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. July 28. 3m 25
SECOND CLASS. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275 10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500 Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 135 Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets } are out, 500 1 do. 2000 500 1 do. 3000 500 1 do. 4000 500 1 do. 5000 500 1 do. 6000 500 1 do. 7000 10,000 1 do. 8000 500 1 do. 9000 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be re- newed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patri- otic reasons which induced the legislature to autho- rise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the dis- position of tickets, will soon enable the commission- ers to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY.
EPHRAIM WELCH, No. 88, MAIN-STREET, WITH gratitude acknowledges the liberal encourage- ment the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Public have been pleased to offer since the introduction of his Nail Manufactory in this Borough, and informs them that he has erected all his Machines new, which are very consi- derably improved, and continues to manufacture the best qua- lity.—And has on hand for SALE, a constant supply of Patent NAILS AND BRADS,
Which is cut length ways of the hoop, and to accommodate his customers, has thought proper to reduce the prices as follows, by the keg for Cash, viz. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Nails at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Brads at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 6d. Nails at 9d. 1-2 per lb. Sheathing Nails at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 6d. Brads at 4s. 6d. per M. 4d. do. at 2s. 9d. per M. 3 1/2 do. at 2s. 3d. per M. 4d. Nails at 2s. 9d. per M. 2d. and 2d. do. at 2s. 3d. per M. ALSO FOR SALE, Crowley and German Steel Hoop IRON.— Nail Machines made and warranted good, on short notice. N. B. All of the Nails, Brads, and Articles, sold at the Ma- nufactory. June 13. tf 831
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. 8d. 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. 3 1/2 do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d. Nails at 2s 9d per M. 2d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED: LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560
FOR RENT, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cut- chen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.