Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-01-06 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
[VOL. V.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6, 1809.
NO. 74.]
Valuable Property, for Sale.
On Friday the 3d day of February, Will be Sold to the highest bidder at the Exchange in Norfolk, the following PROPERTY, belonging to the estate of Phinehas Dana, deceased.
That elegant three story fire-proof DWELLING HOUSE, at the lower end of Main-Street, commanding a beautiful view of the river (calculated for the accommodation of two families) and the adjoining LOTS on which are Two Stables and Two Carriage Houses.
A well finished two-story dwelling-house on Bermuda Street.
A fire-proof three story Warehouse on Commerce Street.
Two small Tenements on Broad-water Street. And one half of the WHARE, lately occupied by Allen Gorham. One fourth of the purchase money must be paid on the day of sale, and for the balance approved negotiable endorsed notes will be required, payable at three, six, nine and twelve months, and a deed in trust on the property to secure the payment.
And at the same time will be sold for ready money, the following property, belonging to said estate:
 60 SHARES of NORFOLK MARINE STOCK,  25 do. Bridge Stock.  A PEW in the Presbyterian Church.  A CANAL SHARE and a SHARE in the Norfolk Theatre. 
James Young, Adm'r to the estate of P. Dana, dec'd.
Jan. 4. For NEW-ORLEANS, The American Ship ELIZABETH, 300 tons burthen, Timothy Tatts, Master, in complete order, will be ready to depart the 25th inst. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to
C. & F. Whittle, Who are Landing per Gould's packet, a parcel of Choice Baltimore WHISKEY.
Jan. 4.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The GLEBE LAND in the Parish of Portsmouth being without an incumbent, the same will be Sold on Monday the 6th day of February next, on the premises, at 12 o'clock. This Tract of Land contains about 175 acres, and is pleasantly situated at the mouth of Elizabeth River, a proportion of which is cleared, and the balance abounds with good Timber. It is situated about two miles from the Towns of Norfolk and Portsmouth, by land, or water, which renders it a desirable situation.
A credit of 12 months will be allowed the purchaser, agreeable to the Act of Assembly, upon giving bond and approved security to
The Overseers of the Poor Norfolk County.
Jan. 4. 1m
Wanted on Hire,
By the month or year, a GIRL about 15 to 16 years old, as a House Servant. She must be recommended for her abilities in this capacity. Enquire of the Printer.
Jan. 4. tf
AT PRIVATE SALE,
4,000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, 20 hds. LOAF SUGAR.
By Sol: Marks, jr. Dec. 30.
JOHN PENDREY'S
Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the Borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands.
N. B. Orders for Double Backstrops, single do. and Cos-sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1. tf
SAMUEL J. DYCHER,
FROM LONDON, Informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends carrying on the following Branches of Carving and Gilding, viz.
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a number of Looking-Glass, Picture Frames, Ornaments, &c. wanting repair and re-gilding, and a risk of sending such articles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being present to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the artist flatters himself a liberal publick will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to.
Prints, Needled Work, and Drawings, framed in burnish gold; black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings cleaned.
D. has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of persons in ascertaining the day of every month for 2500 years to come in a second of time, also to give the day that any person was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third plate is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 6, and 8 dollars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchasers will be taught their use in a few minutes.
The likeness of GEN. JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likeness of the Rev. HENRY HOLCOMBE; & the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal publick to encourage the artist in his profession.
Bed and Window CORNICE made to any pattern.
N. B. One of the persons in the business is in possession of finally eradicating that dreadful malady the GRAVEL; the stone is dissolved let the magnitude of it be ever so great, by a decoction of simple roots; many valuable lives are lost by the operation of cutting. The Poor cured gratis, and persons at a distance supplied with directions.
Orders sent to No. 53, Main-street, opposite Mrs. Street's, will be attended to. September 12.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
NOVEMBER 30.
DEBATE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS.
First resolution under consideration.
Mr. MASTERS said he lamented the present situation of affairs, which he feared would terminate to our disgrace; he wished that one sober view should be taken of this great question, before they blindly rushed deeper into a scene of confusion and distress.
In the precarious situation in which this country stands, said he, it is the duty of every man to avow his principles and sentiments, with frankness and integrity. It is publick delusion to bow to the chimerical projects and phantoms of any man: No man can be deemed independent, unless he is guided by the reason and experience of things; abstracted from all party and personal prejudices. I trust these resolutions will be determined by their merits, and not by executive or party influence.
Great pains have been taken both in conversation and in print, to work upon the feelings of the people to persuade them, it must be embargo or war; at the same time you intend non-intercourse and then war.
This report is calculated to manage, cultivate and set in action, the warmth of publick imagination; in order that a non-intercourse and the embargo may be well received.
The report states, at the time the embargo was laid, the British orders in council were not even mentioned in the debate on that question; and the embargo was laid as a coercive measure, without any reference to those orders; and when the administration found they had mistaken its operation, they went to the British government supplicating and begging, that those orders might be rescinded.—Sir, this nation feels humbled with the unhappy issue of their measures; and by deviating from an energetick and practical course, are whirled about, the sport of every gust, and easily driven into any port.
Mr. Masters said, it had been in the power of this nation, more than once, to have adjusted their differences with Great Britain.
When Mr. Fox came into the British administration, he offered our minister to renew the expired treaty; and at the same time remarked it would not prevent him from proceeding in the negotiation and endeavouring to make such a treaty as would be most satisfactory to both countries. In the mean time the renewal of the old treaty would prevent all collision between the two nations. Mr. Monroe's instructions would not admit of it.
Although Jay's treaty was exceptionable in many points, and not popular in this country, yet this nation prospered under that treaty, more than they have since without it.
Mr. M. said, the late treaty concluded with the British government, by Messrs. Monroe and Pinckney, was, in his opinion, more advantageous than the former. This late treaty was rejected principally on account of the protestations signed by the British commissioners. It was worthy of consideration that the protestation was no part of the treaty, and our government had since offered to continue the embargo as to France, provided the British government would rescind their orders, which was substantially complying with the protestation, yet this treaty is rejected. It never has been in our power (said he) honourably, to adjust the existing differences with France, whose emperor has always shewn the greatest contempt for the neutrality of every nation, and whose determination is, to compel us to take part in the war, either as friends or allies. If the nation does not know this, I know it, and you know it Mr. Chairman. The demands are positive, and because we have not promptly obeyed, France has swept by sequestration and confiscation all the American property, from Italy to Antwerp, amounting to more than one hundred millions of livres; she has burnt and sunk many of your vessels without even the form of a trial.
Why do you continue the embargo, and add to it a non-intercourse? Are you waiting for an answer from Buonaparte, that he has taken off his decrees, that you may go to war according to his demand, or do you wish to continue this pressure, in order to gain time to offer to the great emperor, in more explicit terms, that you will take sides with him? Your measures are leading to that point, and it will be the result.
Russia, Prussia, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Naples, in short all the subjugated world, passed embargo laws under the influence of France, under the same pretence, and worded nearly in the same manner as ours—therefore your embargo laws had a tendency to prevent the British government from rescinding their orders of council, and were more injurious than beneficial.
Great Britain has given you her answer
Sir, our affairs have proceeded daily from bad to worse, until we had been brought step by step, to this mildest precaution when they exercised their right of retaliation which has brought us to this state of things. By not resisting the first belligerent decree we have invited retaliation and courted calamity.
You ought to desist from a course of measures, which will in my opinion, bring the people of this nation into want and misery.—This is a question which will decide the state of this country. Sir, before you pass a non-intercourse, I beg the house sincerely and gravely, to consider the calamities which will follow; inconveniences mischief and distress are great and certain. The belligerent powers have trampled upon the law of nations, and we have trampled on and disgraced ourselves. If these measures were intended to coerce them, they would prove visionary and philosophical, and not founded on experience. Your extreme and theoretical measures may be brought forward ad infinitum , in order to extinguish all principles of action, which arises from experience and probability.
Mr. M. said, the embargo originated from no plan of sound policy whatsoever, and was in contradiction to all the principles of commerce. Your finances (said he) must lean upon commerce, or your whole system will tumble upon your head. You are throwing open doors to smuggling. Whenever the laws of trade press hard upon the people your shores and frontiers are full of contraband.—When he casts his eye back on our once flourishing commerce and agriculture, grown to perfection through a series of fortunate events and train of successful industry and interprize, unparallelled in the annals of the world, and contrasted them with your non-intercourse and embargo, it gave him melancholy reflections . He could not embrace a system which tended to destroy this country.
In looking round (said he) you will discover symptoms of radical decay. Never did a people suffer so much from fallacious measures and empty words. This non-intercourse and embargo, must be given up. They stand on no solid principle.—It is a reflection on your wisdom to persist in them; you cannot shew either of them to be the means of obtaining some useful end; there can be no dignity in persevering on your ill chosen ground; you are not punishing the belligerents; the operation against them is childless and fruitless; you are punishing ourselves. The project of abstinence and starving men into a sense of duty might apply to a convent of Monastery, but the operation as against the belligerents is extremely absurd and ridiculous.
We have got into this difficulty; the great question is, how are we to get out. One obstacle in the way, is that you proudly boasted when you laid the embargo, and you now scorn meanly to sneak out of difficulties, and are pressing the nation into non-intercourse and war. I think it best to have the generous courage, when you find and feel an error honourably and fairly to renounce it.
If your non-intercourse and embargo are intended to habituate the citizens to the manufacturing and wearing of homespun; that is also visionary.
Instead of homespun, the genius of the people is commerce, commerce, money, money ; and we ought to spurn from us the hand of unconstitutional power, that would wrest from us those privileges. Let the House be cautious to guard against the progress of subtle encroachment on commerce, and consider that it may be undermined, as well as openly attacked. If you attempt to destroy or depress commerce, you excite a jealousy between the states; which, however, much to be lamented, will end in a separation. Among the united interests of the commercial and agricultural parts of the union nothing can be so advantageous to this country, as their united efforts for their mutual benefit. You have already excited jealousies, and shaken the confidence of the people; mutual affection and confidence between the several states, is the glory and safety of all. You have turned the course of trade into other channels, which cannot be recovered back for years to come, and posterity will curse the non-intercourse if it is adopted, and posterity will curse the embargo, which will be remembered as a great instance to instruct the world, to avoid unpardonable error. Sir, you know they cannot be carried into effect without a large military force subject to military tribunals. I have always understood, that military force was not to be applied to enforce obedience to a law, but when called for by a civil magistrate; and if they are not under the civil authority, it is not government, it is WAR, CIVIL WAR, and we have no protection against tyranny.—While we follow the sound of liberty, let us take care we do not lose the substance.
Mr. M. said he had taken great pains, and paid attention with deliberation to the highly interesting & important situation of the country, and did believe it indispensably necessary
to negative the resolution for a non-intercourse, and raise the embargo. If you do not (said he) it is but the beginning of distress—and I never knew any thing which gave me more heartfelt regret than these measures.—This nation has experienced great advantages resulting from the different branches of trade—and the sources of publick wealth and individual happiness are encreasing and extending. Reject this resolution of non-intercourse—raise the embargo, in whole or in part; you will then invigorate her exertions, and reanimate her hopes.
If you do not, you will sink down the nation into despair, and an absence of hope for constitutional relief, and their resentment may get the ascendancy of their moderation, and your laws will be evaded by force.—Sir, a want of remedy, is in effect the same thing as a want of right.
I will not say where it will end; I will be silent on that head, and go no further; but look to the consequences. No rational man will deny, that this state of things cannot be attended with either duration or stability.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatick Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so expatiatively painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the utmost stretch of medical investigation. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescription in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtue of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops. Large quantities have already been rendered, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions.
Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again.
Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton.
I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed.
I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a benificent act to recommend it in similar cases to others.
(Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success.
(Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plumb-street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatic pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatic affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand.
MARY TAYLOR. The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea-voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preventative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse.
The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book-Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIR-VELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had,
THE IMPERIAL WASH,
And new invented LIQUID. For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly

DISTURBANCES AT OPORTO.
Private Letter.
"Oporto, Oct. 13, [at night]—We have had, since Monday last, a kind of second revolution, which was occasioned by the arrival of the French troops from Almeida, under an escort of 240 men of the 6th British regiment. They arrived at Caies Novo, below Massarallos, on Sunday morning; but the sick (about 250) came down from Pezo da Raga in 4 boats, under a guard of British soldiers and arrived on Saturday morning. This, as you may suppose, attracted a great crowd on the bridge, and that day the people began to be dissatisfied. These were carried down to the castle at St. John's—and things remained pretty quiet until the Monday morning, altho' all Sunday the people went to see those that were at Caies Novo, and continued so all night long, which they employed in buying all kind of things from the French, who sold many fine horses, and very cheap. On the Monday morning early they were all embarked on board 4 transports that had arrived the day before from Lisbon, and were laying at Massarallos with their arms, baggage, and ammunition. This only tended to inflame the minds of the Portuguese mob, and they kept murmuring all day long. It was not until the evening, about 7 o'clock, when the bells in the city, and round it, gave the alarm, that people of every description, and from all parts, came down to Massarallos, lined the shore on both sides the river, some armed with guns, some with swords, and others with sticks, &c. I should tell you, before I proceed any further, that during the Monday sir Robert Wilson, with the quarter-master general, who came down with the French from Almeida, and several other officers, went down to the castle to have the baggage that was there examined by them and the governor Barmudo. Accordingly, every thing was going on well, when they opened a box which they found contained several rich vestments of the Portuguese priests. This was enough to increase the dissatisfaction of the governor, and he instantly gave orders that no vessel should be allowed to pass the castle, or if they attempted to get out, to sink them. Every gun in the castle was loaded with shot, and remains so to this moment. The people of St. John's soon heightened the story, and said that diamonds, sacramental vessels, and church plate, had been found, with many other things. This soon reached Oporto, and the mob, without listening to any thing that could be said to them, went down, and insisted upon killing the French in the castle. Some of the English soldiers who were on guard at St. John's, were attacked by the mob, but nothing of consequence happened. The Portuguese troops were all out, and the bishop was obliged to go down to St. John's, where he succeeded in quieting the Povo, and about eight o'clock in the evening he returned to Oporto, accompanied by sir Robert and several other officers, English and Portuguese, amidst the cries of 'Viva o Bispo, destruction to the Regency of Lisbon—the Bishop must be Vice Roy.' They, however, continued all night on both sides of the river, and waited with patience until yesterday morning, when by 7 o'clock, there were more than 4000 persons of all descriptions assembled, who appeared determined to attack the French that were on board the transports. Every preparation was made; several pieces of artillery were drawn up on both sides, and they had mounted 20 guns on board of each of 3 Brazil ships that were laying opposite the transports. Every moment increased the storm, and the French, who were preparing to meet the attack, were all provided with sixty rounds each man, and determined to defend themselves. The wish of the Povo it was impossible to know, but it generally appeared that they wanted to destroy them all. About 9 o'clock, the bishop came down in a barge, with sir Robert Wilson, who was indefatigable on the occasion. Much praise is due to him for his exertions, to which we are indebted for things not having taken a more serious turn. The mob would not hear any thing. They wanted the Frenchmen's arms and baggage, and reproached the English with not assisting them. A negotiation was established on the part of the people, by the bishop and sir Robert Wilson, and propositions were made to the French general who was on board. This was a delicate point for sir Robert. Being the highest in rank here, he was obliged to see that the articles of capitulation were strictly executed; and this was particularly observed by the French general.
Sir Robert was employed in negotiating from 9 in the morning until 4 in the evening, going backwards and forwards from the shore to the transports, the mob becoming every moment more and more clamorous. Several propositions were made on both sides, but none pleasing to the two parties. The French agreed to suffer their baggage to be searched, and to give up any thing that should be found belonging to the Portuguese; but as to giving up their arms, they would not consent, and said they would rather die than consent to it.—This was communicated to the Juiz do Povo , and then commenced the alarming scene. Persons from both sides of the river jumped into boats, and were proceeding to attack the transports; but by the exertions and perseverance of sir Robert, tranquility was again restored, and the French offered to give up the arms outside of the bar. This, however, was not acceded to, but at last was agreed that they should be disembarked, their baggage examined on shore, and that they should leave their arms. As soon as this was perfectly understood, barges from all parts went to board the transports, but they took care to begin by three that were not armed; for one has six 6-pounders, which the French have kept loaded since the beginning of this affair. They took every thing out of the transports, even the provisions and wearing apparel of the ship's owners; every thing was brought ashore, and in a short time every thing disappeared. The Frenchmen were landed, and are now at a warehouse next to those of the Wine Company at Massarallos. By this time it was almost dark, and the armed transport remained un molested. There are on board of this about 300 French, who have since remained on board; the others are guarded by our troops and some Portuguese cavalry, to prevent the mob from pestering them. We do not know what has passed
between the bishop and sir Robert Wilson, but the Portuguese seem to be ashamed of their conduct, and it is evident that their object was no other than plunder. To this day things remain unsettled, and God only knows how they will end.
"Oct. 15.—I gave you in my last a full detail of what had passed since the arrival of the French from Almeida. The Primrose had been detained by sir Robert Wilson, for the purpose of sending home an exact account of the proceedings. Every thing is settled, and the transports are dropping down the river. There has been a general survey, and the damages ascertained, for they had not left a single thing on board the vessels. Perfect tranquility is again restored, and we hope things will go on well. Gen. Beresford is expected to-morrow with 5000 men from Lisbon, on their way to the north of Spain."
Lisbon, October 11.
The following proclamation has been posted here:
Lucas de Seabra da Silva, counsellor to the prince regent our lord, knight of the royal house, chief judge of the paco , chancellor of the court, intendant of the police of the court and kingdom, and commander of the order of Christ.
"I make known to the inhabitants of this city and the suburbs, that by orders of the most excellent governors of these kingdoms, communicated to me, bearing date on this the 3d day of October, every inhabitant who may have in his house one or more individuals belonging to the French army, or know where such persons are concealed, are required to inform the magistracy within six days, under pain of being punished with the greatest severity as criminals guilty of high treason. In order that this proclamation be made publick, I order it to be printed, and posted in all conspicuous places."
(Signed) LUCAS DE SEABRA SILVA. Lisbon, Oct. 3, 1808.
The following is a list of the forces destined for Spain, as given out in the general orders yesterday.
Commander in chief—Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore.
Under lieut. gen. Fraser—The 4th, 28th, 42d, and 5 columns of the 5th battalion of the 60th foot—major-gen. lord W. Bentick.
The 9th, 2d battalion of the 43d, and ditto of the 52d—major-gen. Beresford.
Under lieut. gen. the hon. J. Hope—The 35th, 71st, 92d, and 5 columns of the 5th battalion of the 60th foot—major-gen. Crawford.
The 2d and 6th foot—major-gen. Auckland.
Major-gen. Hill—the 5th, 32d, and 31st foot.
Brigadier gen. Fane—the 38th, 79th, and 4 columns of the 2d battalion of the 95th foot.
Under major gen. the hon. J. Paget—The 20th, 1st battalion of the 52d, and 5 columns of the 1st battalion of the 90th foot—brig. gen. Anstruther.
The light battalion 1, and king's German legion 2—col. Allen.
The whole of this force amounts from 20 to 22,000 men.
"The line of the Lubregat, composing the remainder of the centre of the army of Catalonia, under the command of field marshal the count de Caudagues, and which occupied the position of St. Vicente del Horts advanced on the same day at the dawn to attack the village of Ville de Cans, where there was a quantity of wheat, guarded by a small detachment of infantry. They surrounded the village, but the detachment effected its escape. The general, however, being informed of what was passing on his right, by captain Alarcon, of the Granada infantry, occupying St. Boy, detached 80 of that regiment, and some of the troops of Lerida and Vich with the subalterns Muro, Cارسino, Colomina, and Bausili, who in less than an hour, without a single man on our side being hurt, took from them 80 horses."
"On the 4th inst. 300 of the Spanish hussars disembarked at Tarragona.—The remainder are expected in a few days."
VALINASEDA, Oct. 8.—Our armies are already concentrated here, and a battle is daily expected. Gen. Penas at Irun with 12000 infantry, and 1000 cavalry.—Castanos is in front of Vittoria. The army of Asturias, consisting of 10,000 men has passed through Villarcayo, and have by this time joined the main army.
ARRANJUEZ, October 17.
The Supreme central Junta of government has received a dispatch from the captain general of Granada, dated the 5th inst. containing a return of the division of the army of Granada, marching for Catalonia, under the command of general Theodore Reding. [Here follows the names of the different regiments, their numbers, and date of their departure]—15,000 men, and 808 horses.
The Supreme Junta has also received a letter from Francis Joaquin, archbishop of Valencia, dated the 14th inst. announcing that the grandees, clergy, merchants, capitalists, &c. of that city have paid 100,000 hard piasters, into the military chest, to be placed at the disposal of the Supreme Junta, as a free gift, for the cloathing and subsistence of the army. The Junta had applied for a loan to this amount, to be repaid, with interest, at stated periods; but the archbishop says, these conditions are incompatible with "the decency and noble generosity of the inhabitants of this kingdom, who are ready to sacrifice their lives and property for the glorious cause, which they were the first to embrace and defend."
SHORES OF THE BAY OF BISCAY, Oct. 24.
Extract of a letter.—It was understood that the English forces were to meet at Burgos, where they were to form "an army of observation." It appears that the Gallician government had applied to the central Junta for instructions how to act on the arrival of the allied army; and the following is stated to have been the official reply to the inquiries of the Junta of Gallicia:
"The proofs which England has given of her attachment to our interest, and, above all, the consideration that our cause is at the same time her's, united to the reciprocal securities which have been given, have inspired entire confidence, unity, and fraternity. Consequently, having maturely deliberated on the question proposed, whether any inconveniences would ensue from the disembarkation of the English troops which have arrived at your port; and there are none other than must necessarily arise from the furnishing lodgings when in quarters, and from the providing them with the means of
subsistence when stationed in, or passing thro' towns, which were first impoverished by the former maintenance of so great a number of French troops as friends, and allies, and have since been plundered and destroyed by them as enemies."
"At the same time, it being our duty to act so, that our gratitude and confidence in the generous English nation may still be compatible with those measures of prudent precaution and consideration which are customary, it has appeared to this Supreme Junta that the English troops should be disembarked in divisions of one and two thousand men, who, after the needful repose, should, in order to diminish the burthen to the towns through which they pass, take their journey through distinct routes, viz. some by the high road to Lugo, and others by that to Orense, all meeting at last in one point.—In the mean while, as it is the first of all considerations to manifest to so noble a nation our sentiment of gratitude, the Supreme Junta hope, that the Junta of Gallicia being animated by the same spirit, will omit no means of displaying those sentiments. God preserve your excellency many years."
MARTIN DE GARAY, Sec'y.
"Aranjuez, Oct. 18, 1808."
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.
The celebrated AZUM, a writer of the law of nations, has been chosen a member of the French legislative body.
The Monitor states, that at the levee of the emperor, on the 23d October, gen. Armstrong, minister of the United States, presented an American gentleman of the name of POINTET; there must be some mistake in the name, as well as in an allegation some time since put abroad, concerning the American minister not appearing at the French court.
The head-quarters of king Joseph at Vittoria. Marshal Bessieres at Miranda.
Marshal Moncey at Pamplona.
Marshal Lefebvre (duke of Dantzic) with his corps of 30,000 men, and a heavy train of artillery, had passed the defiles of the Pyrenees, and entered Spain.
Marshal Ney at Bilboa.
General Duhesme at Barcelona.
General Verdier, between St. Andero and Bilboa.
General Merlin at St. Andero.
General Lasalle, } on the Ebro.
General Bonnet, }
Boonaparte has conferred the badge of the legion of honour on Weiland and Goethe, two distinguished writers of Germany.
He has also appropriated 60,000 crowns to repair some houses of poor persons in the town of JENA, which were destroyed at the period of the great battle.
During the stay of Boonaparte at Jena, the inhabitants changed the name of the mountain on which he had bivouaqued or kept guard on the night of the 13th and 14th October, 1806, preparatory to the battle which annihilated the power of Prussia. It was before called Windkollen , they have changed it to Mount Napoleon .
To Masters, Mates, and Mariners.
INFORMATION WANTED.
THE SCHOONER EXPERIMENT, ROBERT LAWRENCE, Master,
Sailed from Norfolk, in Virginia , some time in the month of February, 1806, bound on a voyage to RIO JANARIO, and RIVER OF PLATE, in South-America. Information has been lately received that the said schooner was at the Island of Goree on the Coast of Africa, some time in April of the same year, from which she departed the day after her arrival there, and has not been heard of since, by information that can be relied on. Various reports have been received, that the said schooner did arrive at the River of Plate, and was there trading.—It is presumed that if the vessel went from Goree to Rio Janario, and from thence to River of Plate, that there are many persons in the United States, who have seen the said schooner, or master, at one or both of those places.
The Schooner was on her first voyage, Virginia built, of about 95 tons, coppered to light water mark, and had the appearance of a remarkable fast sailing vessel. Robert Lawrence is an Englishman by birth, born in the Isle of Thanet in the County of Kent, about 47 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout man, inclined to be fat, of a ruddy complexion, and talks much.
Any person who can give information respecting the above vessel and master, or either, will do a singular service in communicating it to THOMAS FITZSIMMONS, Esq. President of the Delaware Insurance Company, of Philadelphia; JOHN COFFIN JONES, Esq. of Boston, or to the Subscriber.
JOHN GRANBURY, President of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk.
Norfolk, November 28, 1808. Gw
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A General Assortment of GOODS,
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Williamson's Packet will sail for Alexandria first fair wind. Jan. 6.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6, 1809.
We feel extremely chagrined to be under the necessity of offering the PUBLICK LEDGER upon paper so very inferior in quality to that which we have heretofore used. But our readers may be assured that we are not in fault; an accident has happened to the mill from which we have always been supplied, and which we did not know until we received this inferior paper, when it was out of our power to procure better. We are assured, that early in the next month we shall be supplied with such as we have heretofore used; until when, we hope our friends will extend their indulgence.
Ledger Office, Jan. } 6th, 1809. }
The Speech of MR. MASTERS, in our first page, which was noticed in our last, deserves the notice of every American. It proves, beyond contradiction, that there is not a disposition in our rulers to resist the insults of France.
It appears that the intelligence respecting General Ferrand is correct, notwithstanding the contradiction published by us and others, upon the authority of persons arrived in the French schooner, now in this port, said to be from St. Domingo.
A gentleman in this town has received a letter from his correspondent in Bordeaux, dated November the first, in which is enclosed a small slip of paper, on which is written as follows:—"A great battle has been fought in Spain, but on whose side victory has declared, is unknown."
We have but little doubt on whose side victory has declared; if it had been on the side of France, it would not have been a secret in Bordeaux. The first arrival from Europe, in a short passage, will, no doubt, bring important intelligence.
FOREIGN LICENSES. —We really see nothing criminal, or even blamable, in those Americans who take such licenses as we have heard of. France and Great-Britain are at war, which puts an end to all direct trade between them in their own vessels, or in neutral vessels, except by special permission or license. Now, where is the crime for an American vessel to go from London to Bordeaux, or Rotterdam, by permission, (for by the rules of war the trade is not free) and to take to England a cargo of brandies or gin? These vessels make, generally, very handsome freights; for latterly, the Americans being the only neutrals, took advantage of the times, and exacted very enormous freights. Before the Swedes, Prussians and Danes became parties in the war, they were our rivals in this sort of trade. The governments of those nations saw nothing dishonourable in this trade; their subjects became rich from the misfortunes of the belligerents. It would seem that there is a deadly hostility to trade and navigation in our rulers, or that they are not informed of the nature of the subject upon which they complain. It is a great misfortune that merchants are not allowed to judge for themselves.
From the Boston Repository.
THE PRESERVATION OF THE UNION, A GREAT AND DESIRABLE OBJECT.
"The unity of government which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so."
WASHINGTON.
I venerate this sentiment, not only from a profound respect to its author, but from a conviction founded on a consideration of the advantages which might result from a concentration of the power and a combination of the interests of the several states, a federal union, and a patriotick administration would promote and secure the prosperity of the whole. The singular ideas which some entertain of the practicability of supporting the union under any mode of administering government, and the no less singular suspicion, which some seem to indulge, of the object of remarks which have appeared in this paper on the tendency of present measures, induce me to take up this subject explicitly. I wish not to be misunderstood or misinterpreted, and I feel not a single sentiment which I wish to conceal, or leave in any degree ambiguous. I am bold to say that my opinions will be found supported by reason, and correct observations on human nature.
In the first place, in popular governments, men do not associate and adopt a certain system merely FOR THE SAKE OF BEING GOVERNED; but government is established for the sole purpose of securing certain advantages to its members. It grows out of the wants, necessities and weakness of individuals. It is not a mere effort of invention, which has no regard to circumstances, or ends to be produced. If it fail from its own fault or a fault of its administration, of promoting the interests, happiness and security of the people, it is useless—and becomes a nullity or a TYRANNY. These general principles will not be questioned by any man, whose sufrage is worth obtaining. Let us turn our attention to the United States of America, and the federal government.
What was the object of forming a federal Constitution? In the lapse of twenty years, it would seem that some who once knew, have forgotten, or that many of the present generation have never made the inquiry.
When the federal constitution was established, we were not a people without government. For the purpose of making laws, establishing the rights of individuals and securing justice between man and man, we had our state legislatures, and judiciaries, clothed with the necessary powers and competent to exercise. But we were a great people and calculated by nature for an extensive intercourse with the rest of the world. Other countries required some better pledge of our fulfilling the duties of a nation, than could be given by a circle of separate

governments, or by the old confederation, which had little of national character and no compulsory power.
The expediency of a federal or national government arose almost entirely from the relation of this country to others. General Washington fully explained the object of this institution by saying, in his circular letter, when president of the convention for making the constitution of 1787, "The friends of our country have long seen and desired, that the power of making war, peace, and treaties, that of levying money and regulating commerce, and the correspondent executive and judicial authorities, should be fully and effectually vested in the general government of the union." Every sentence of which shews that had we contemplated "retiring within ourselves," or dropping all intercourse with the rest of mankind, a federal constitution would not have been necessary, for a national government would have had no duties of any consequence to perform.
But under the idea of establishing important connections with other nations, and of managing our intercourse with them, so as to promote the interests, prosperity and security of the people of our own, we adopted a federal government, vesting in it certain powers, necessary to fulfil the purposes defined in Washington's letter.
For about twenty years our foreign relations and commerce have been under the management and protection of the national government. The United States became rich, and their wealth resulted from their trade. Habit confirmed our commercial character, and the education of thousands, perhaps millions, of individuals, was irrevocably adapted to that state of things, which the nature of the country pointed out, and the federal government agreed to by its design, cherished and promoted.
Instead of continuing faithfully to exercise the functions, for which it was created, in 1808 the federal government withdraws from all other than a diplomatic connection with foreign nations.—It puts an end to that commerce which it was instituted to protect and favour. If this system is to be persevered in, the millions we pay annually, to support a national government is an unnecessary expense, a wanton burden upon the people. This is a solemn truth, and I see no justice or sound policy in concealing it.
But this abandoning the duties which it was formed to discharge is not the only step taken by the government towards destroying itself. It is always necessary for legislators to remember, that their measures should conform to the nature and circumstances of the people whom they govern. The strongest interests of the individuals cannot be violated in a free government, without producing commotions. Though the mass of the people are no casuists in theories of civil policy, they know when they are prohibited their usual and perhaps their only means of supporting themselves, and they know that this can never be the prerogative of any political institution. It has been found dangerous in any country to require of the people any sacrifices, even when demanded by the publick good, unless in cases of actual invasion. But it is not in nature for a large portion of a community to submit to be ruined, when their sufferings appear to them totally unnecessary or of doubtful utility to the republick.
Considering the settled habits of the people, and the kind of country we inhabit, I am persuaded, and so must every man be, who will attend to these circumstances, that a sudden and total suspension of commerce, for years, cannot be carried into effect.—The people are good citizens—they are educated in moral habits—they are not disposed to contend or violate the laws; all this is much to their honour. But a great proportion of them get their bread in some way or other by their industry. Directly or indirectly they derive from commerce money to pay their taxes, and procure many things essential to their comfort, perhaps to their subsistence, which they cannot dig from the soil, nor obtain for their labour, if commerce be destroyed. Let us look forward but one year from this time. Our almshouses are already crowded with the needy and helpless—our jails are filling with debtors, and our prisons with criminals. Liberal donations are extended to the necessitous; yet the relief is but temporary and the number increases. Let me here repeat what I have more than once already observed—thousands have hitherto been employed in their respective vocations on the presumption that the embargo would be raised. That hope is vanishing. It will soon be gone.
Amidst the indescribable distresses that must ensue, what is to reconcile sufferers to their situation and make them patient and quiet? They will be told the embargo is "a measure of precaution—to save our seamen and property." This will not be believed; for the embargo is almost daily evaded; and both vessels and mariners are known to arrive at their ports of destination in safety. They will be told that it will bumble France and England. Experience says it will do neither; but if it promised that result, the victims of the experiment will dispute the right of government to doom a portion of the community to destruction, to benefit the rest.—Property ought first to support war, if force be necessary.
While every virtuous mind must deprecate the effects of that exasperation which will be produced by the present course of things, nothing but headstrong folly, can insist that its consequences should be kept out of sight. The dismal prospect which threatens our country may be arrested, if our rulers are so disposed. If they will bear no warning let them, and them alone, be answerable for the event.
It will be said that our national legislators are chosen by the people, and they possess their own remedy.
It is this very circumstance that threatens the integrity of the Union. That portion which will be most severely affected by the destruction of commerce will undoubtedly on the next occasion, avail themselves of this privilege.—When they have done all they can do, from present appearances, their representatives will be a minority, and their efforts fruitless. This will give a new character to what yet appears a contest between federalists and democrats. The oppressors and the oppressed will be geographically defined. The question will then force itself upon the minds of the latter—WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF THIS CONNECTION?
It is hoped that there are many who support the present measures of administration, who are friends to the peace and UNION OF THE STATES.—It is to be hoped that if they can be persuaded to consider the tendency of these measures, they will abandon them as fatal. This hope has produced that tone and style for which some have been pleased to cen-
sure the Repository ; let it be made to appear that silent acquiescence under a destructive system of policy will avert its consequences, and the editor will acknowledge his error and pursue a different course.
From the Newburyport Herald.
"DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT."
[Here is the figure of a terrapin shut up in his shell.]
"The yearly course which brings this day about Shall never know it but a MOURNFUL DAY. He takes my life when he doth take the means by which I live."
Yesterday completed twelve months since the imposition of the Embargo . Never was a day known in this country which brought with it feelings and anticipations so gloomy and distressing. It was commemorated in this town by every possible demonstration of grief and mourning.—At sunrise the bells were tolled; the flags of the shipping hoisted half-mast, and minute guns, a signal of extreme distress, fired.—The tolling of bells and discharge of cannon, was repeated at twelve, and at four o'clock. At nine o'clock, a procession of sailors looking each of them a "bloodless image of despair," wearing crepe on the left arm, and marshalled by an officer, marched with muffled drums through the principal streets of the town, followed by a ship dismantled. Her yards a cock bill, a bell tolling in her bows, and her masts capped by inverted cans, denoting the want of grog. A flag was suspended between her main and mizen shrouds, representing a ship in dry dock—inscription, " Death to Commerce ." "O grab me" was painted on the bows of the ship. An old sailor with a prospect glass stood on her quarter deck, enquiring in the words on her stern, " Which way shall I steer? " Opposite the custom house was a flag representing a terrapin; his head in most dignified retirement.—When the procession reached this spot it halted, and a sailor standing in the main chains delivered an ADDRESS prepared for the occasion.—We are assured it was written by himself, and it does no small honour to his talents and his feelings. It went from the heart, it reached the heart. An immense concourse of spectators evinced by their applause, its excellence. These honest tars afterwards dined together on clams.
Such is the simple description of a ceremony, planned with much ingenuity, and conducted with the utmost dignity and decorum. We could not witness it without feeling the most serious and painful emotions.—This was only an indication of approaching ruin; but when the embodied spirit of jealousie shall be actually present, and it is not far distant, we fear it will speak a more threatening language. It may be said the number was small of those who thus manifested their distress. Let not those who have exiled our seamen, reproach us with the effects of their own folly. It is too much for those who have ruined us by their oppression, to insult us with their malevolence. Let not those who have hurried us to the precipice, complain that we tremble on its verge; and those who have stretched us on the rack, accuse us of writhing under its tortures.
We could not help contrasting the order and decorum of yesterday, with the riot and licentiousness and barbarity of a southern mob. The one supporting government by violating every principle on which government is founded; the other opposing tyranny by conduct, which evinces a spirit that knows how to suffer in patience, and resist with firmness; which will avert the fury of civil war while it can be averted, and when it cannot, will engage in the contest, with PERSEVERANCE for its motto; will make its purpose its fate, and triumph or die with it.
The following is a copy of the ADDRESS.
It has been the custom from the earliest ages of antiquity to celebrate great and momentous events which have happened in a country, either by Publick Festivals, or Religious Fastings; but, at no period whatever, were a body of citizens known to have collected together to celebrate the anniversary of an EMBARGO—an Embargo imposed by our sage and potent Legislature, as they say, "to preserve our property from seizure by foreign powers, our seamen from impressment, and starve the two great belligerents into such terms, as they, in their wisdom, may please to dictate"—that the means followed for that purpose have proved the most calamitous that ever this country felt, few will deny;—that it still exists is fully evident, every word issued from the cabinet at Washington breathes nothing but opposition, and each day, only serves to give fresh proofs of that which has been long notorious to us all. Without entering any further into the merits or demerits of the acts of government, the attention of the citizens of this town, is called for one moment, to take into view the situation of those, whose livelihoods are entirely derived from a seafaring life—through a long period of twelve months (this day) they have, by various employments, endeavoured to procure a sustenance, fondly expecting that at the next meeting of Congress, trade would be revived, & again resume its wonted course. That period has now arrived, and with deep regret be it said, nothing whatever is done, whereby the situations of the seafaring men are to be ameliorated—which ever way they turn their eyes, nothing but distress surrounds them; the winter commenced, and as it advances must only serve to increase their difficulties, without some means can be devised, to enable them to earn something towards their support. To desert their country at this juncture, would bring upon them the reproaches of their fellow-citizens, when perhaps e're long, every one may be called upon to defend her rights; the rich with their purses, the seamen with their lives, which nothing but your patronage at this present time can enable them to do—they will cheerfully follow any plan that may be suggested, or adopt any rules, that may be laid down, that is within the compass of their capacities to perform.
They address themselves to your feelings on this occasion as men, to your humanity as christians, to your liberality as fellow-citizens, and our hopes being fixed on these considerations, we beg leave respectfully to salute you all.
"BEVERLY, Dec. 22.—This being the anniversary of the EMBARGO, the shipping in the harbour very generally had their flags displayed at half mast. The seamen, out of employ, carried a boat through the streets with a flag half mast, as an emblem of the death of commerce." Post. Capt.
"SALEM, Dec. 23.—At the close of yesterday minute guns were discharged for half an hour at the North Bridge (that memorable spot, where the march of a British regiment was once stopped by our citizens) in sad memorial of the decease of commerce." Ibid.
"PROVIDENCE, Dec. 23.—Yesterday was the anniversary of the laying on the embargo. The land of the destroyer has been one year upon us. The American standard was displayed, on the great bridge in this town, at half mast, reversed; evincing the degradation, humility and distress which afflict the nation. We hope that we shall yet see better days; but we confess that our political horizon is covered with many and dark clouds. The words of Sir Richard Steele may be naturalized in this country, and applied to our own rulers. 'We are governed by a set of drivellers, whose folly takes away all dignity from distress, and makes even calamity ridiculous.'" Ibid.
FROM THE BALTIMORE FEDERAL REPUBLICAN. When the sun shines, the Terrapin asserts his privilege of locomotion, but when the storm approaches, he seeks a dignified retirement within his shell.
The celebrated Locke, treating of the "Association of Ideas," remarks, that " Ideas in themselves not much of kin, come to be so united in some men's minds, that 'tis very hard to separate them—they always keep in company, and the one no sooner at any time comes into the understanding, but its associate appears with it. " This erudite philosopher illustrates his position, by many striking exemplifications, drawn from experience. Had Mr. Locke lived in the eighteenth century, there is one example, furnished by modern times, which we venture to say he would have successfully quoted, in corroboration of his argument. We mean the Terrapin and the Embargo. Ideas upon these two subjects are, it is true, " not greatly of kin ," but in contemplating the nature of one, the association of ideas imperceptibly leads us to think of the other. We never think of the embargo system, but what the national emblem, the little crustaceous animal which graces this column, and has recently supplanted the American eagle, pops into our head. There is an affinity between them, so close, that we cannot think of them separately.
Mr. White, in his Natural History of Shelborne, mentions a land tortoise, or terrapin, which had been kept for thirty years at Ringmer, near Lewes. "It retired under ground about the middle of November, when the inclement season commenced, and came forth again in the spring. In the height of summer, it became voracious, but its appetite always diminished towards autumn, so that for the last six weeks it scarcely ate any thing at all. Nothing surprised Mr. White more, than the extreme timidity this animal always showed for rain; for though it had a shell which would secure it against the weight of a loaded cart, yet it discovered as much solicitude about rain, as a fine lady dressed in her best attire, skulking away on the first sprinklings, and running its head up in a corner."
Another account of this popular little animal, whose movements and actions are " purely democratic ," mentions, that there could be no better substitute to a weather glass. It predicts the changes of weather with greater precision than the best barometer. In a clear sun-shine day the terrapin may be found stalking abroad in the fields and common highways, in all the majesty of pride and fancied dignity, but so soon as the sky darkens, and the lowering clouds portend an approaching storm, the pompous creature, capable by nature to resist the fury of the tempest, is terrified, and shuffles away at the first sprinklings of rain, and no sooner finds a safe retreat, than he draws his head within his shell, and enjoys an enviable, safe and dignified retirement.
Goldsmith, in his Animated Nature, gives a more interesting account of this favourite little pet of His Most Democratick Majesty. He says, "From the smallness of the brain, the tortoise or terrapin appears a torpid animal, whose life is lengthened by repose, and it is known to burrow holes three or four feet deep, for the purpose of retiring during the intensity of the cold, where it frequently remains for six months together, TILL ROUSED FROM INSENSIBILITY, BY THE GENTLE WARMTH OF SPRING."
In fine weather, when there is no danger of being interrupted in its course, the Terrapin makes many pleasant and profitable excursions in fields and gardens, and feeds upon the best fruits, such as strawberries & cherries, but if he chances to meet with any obstructions in his course, whether he be assailed by the most contemptible foe, from which he could receive damage, he instantly retires within his shell, and frequently remains thus shut up, for hours after all danger has passed by. It is the nature and policy of this pacifick animal, never to enter into the "unprofitable contest of trying which could do the other the most harm." Mere imaginary danger frequently drives him into self-retirement, where it sometimes remains until the cravings of nature forces it to sally forth in quest of sustenance. The qualities of the Terrapin are peculiar to itself, differing from all other animals, most of which, where they are armed by nature with some weapon of defence, will not suffer themselves to be annoyed and trampled on with impunity. But the Terrapin prefers that honour, security and dignity, which shuns a collision with its enemies.
BALTIMORE, December 31.
The French privateer, which lately put into Norfolk to refit, has been suspected to have been hovering on our coast, to assist the violators of the embargo law to carry off provisions. But from being pressed into port by stress of weather, and to repair, it became necessary for her captain to hatch a tale to conceal his business on the American coast; hence he declared himself direct from St. Domingo, which place he left 26th November, and contradicted the account of Ferrand's engagement with the Spaniards near that capital, and his subsequent death. But the circumstance of his arriving in ballast, created suspicion, which appeared to be warranted by circumstances. If the following news be true, which we copy from the Havana Aurora, and of which we have no doubt, as it is corroborated by the subjoined extract of a letter, and by official documents which are copied from the Philadelphia Aurora, we may confidently assert, that the privateer has not been for some months at St. Domingo, nor does the captain know any thing of the state of affairs there. His object being, no doubt, to assist illicit commerce, we think his conduct has given just and necessary cause of detention, lest we may hear of more amicable piracies on the coast. American.
[Translated for the American.]
HAVANNA, Dec. 10.
By an express despatched by the governor of the city of St. Jago de Cuba, and who arrived here on the 8th instant, news has been received relating to the island of St. Domingo, and whereof the following is an extract:
CUBA, Nov. 25.
Six or seven hundred men, emigrants from Porto Rico, under the command of Don Ramon de Castro, disembarked at Cumba, (river at Higuey) or somewhere lower down, and immediately the inhabitants of the villages to the eastward, assembled, the greater part of them mounted and armed with pikes: General Ferrand having been informed of the movements in that quarter, sallied out from St. Domingo with 600 men, 400 of whom were the best of his troops, supposing that his presence and forces would quiet these people already encamped between Romana and Oquion; yet he was vastly mistaken, for hardly had our troops got sight of the French, when they began a skirmishing, so as to entice them to fire, which they did, but before they could load again, the horse and pikemen attacked them with such fury on all sides, that their column was quickly thrown into disorder, rendering an escape impracticable: the encounter took place three leagues to windward of said river Romana, distant 28 or 30 leagues to the eastward of the capital: the Spaniards pursued general Ferrand unto the aforesaid river; but he, after having crossed the same with his remaining officers, finding himself without a soldier, and considering himself as a lost man, blew out his brains by a pistol shot, which deed, his aid-de-camps, who foresaw his intention, were unable to prevent. The battle was fought on the 7th or 8th instant, and only 18 men escaped in so long a retreat: on the 19th the city was besieged by land, and the inhabitants of the north and south, after having arrested those chiefs, who had conducted themselves like a Napoleon, repaired to the siege: the blockading squadron consists of an English ship of the line, two frigates a brig, and a Porto Rico schooner of twelve guns.
No person in the city has been allowed to write, but the captain of a flag of truce, who sailed hence hither, and was present at the sortie of Ferrand, the result thereof, the situation the place remained in, and who was boarded by the English on his coming out, entered this port the day before yesterday, after three days passage, gave this information in conjunction with some sailors, stating that general Du Barquier, a subaltern of Ferrand, who remained in the city, has made overtures to this government, and in his letter attributes to himself the titles of Ferrand. Effectually the brigade general, Barquier, second in command to Ferrand, styles himself like the latter, to wit: commander in chief, administrator, and captain general.
Extract of a letter from St. Domingo, dated the 25th of November.
"The governor of Porto Rico, after several fruitless attempts, has at length succeeded in stirring up the Spaniards in St. Domingo—During the month of October some insurrections, formed in the interior of the island, had been speedily dispersed; but during the first day of November, 400 Spaniards from Porto Rico, having landed in the east of the island, the inhabitants joined them and formed a corps of about four or five thousand men. General Ferrand, at the head of the Spanish militia, and a detachment of French troops, marched against those insurgents, but in the moment of action, having been abandoned by the Spaniards, he fell, as most part of the French who had accompanied him, a victim to the confidence which he had put in the people to whose happiness he had devoted his whole life, and whom fanaticism has stirred up against their own interest. Gen. Barquier succeeds in command."
"At this moment it is hoped that the Spaniards of the interior understand their own interest, and that tranquility will be restored in this island."
ARMY OF ST. DOMINGO.
GENERAL STAFF.
Head-quarters, St. Domingo, 11th Nov. 1808.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The general in chief is no more; he fell a victim to his blind confidence. Let us pay to his memory the just tribute of tears and praise which we owe him. But let not grief enervate our souls: I do not conceal from you your danger, it is worthy of your courage. Preserve the attitude you have taken—Providence and the genius of France hover over us. Let us hope every thing—nothing is impossible to a firm and decided will.
(Signed)
BARQUIER.
Attested,
The aid-de-camp, chief of a squadron, performing the functions of chief of the staff.
(Signed)
FILLEUL.
Brigadier general Barquier is naturally called to succeed general Ferrand, and accordingly he takes the command in chief of the army, and the reins of administration.
The present orders of the day shall be read to the troops, assembled during the day, in their respective quarters.
The aid-de-camp, chief of squadron, performing the functions of chief of the staff.
(Signed)
FILLEUL.
AUCTION.
TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock, will be Sold for cash, before the Exchange Coffee-House,
The Schooner FRIENDSHIP,
burthen 1008 3/4 tons.
Also her CARGO, consisting of
84 hhds. Petersburg TOBACCO,
4000 barrel STAVES.
The said Schooner being prevented from prosecuting her intended voyage, is sold for account of the concerned.
Sol: Marks, jun.
Jan. 6.
WANTED ON HIRE,
BY THE MONTH,
A Young Negro Man.
Enquire at the Ledger Office.
Jan. 6.
The CARGO of the British Schooner Commerce, captain Collins, consisting of COFFEE and SUGAR.
For Sale by
G. & F. Whittier.
Dec. 5.

For CHARLESTON. The Schooner HELEN, Captain PEARSON, hourly expected from Richmond. For passage (having excellent accommodations) apply to Richard Drummond, & Co. Dec. 30.
BRIG MOSES MYERS. NOTICE.—All those who had an interest in the American Brig MOSES MYERS, Master, or her cargo, captured by the French in the year 1800, on a voyage from Madeira to Norfolk, and re-captured by the British privateer Rover, and carried into Halifax, Nova Scotia, by applying to the subscriber, will receive their proportion of the funds collected from the captors, by the agents of the claimants, according to a decree of the high court of appeals in Great Britain. Robert Maitland. November 4.
Norfolk Draw Bridge Company. An annual Meeting of the Stockholders in the Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company, will be held at the Exchange Coffee House, on Monday the 9th instant, at 12 o'clock. Wm. Gammack, Treasurer. January 2.
TO RENT, AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, The House & Store, No. 64, Main Street, NEXT DOOR TO DR. JEFFERY'S, Lately occupied by John Fry.—It has two rooms below stairs, three above, and a garret, as also a kitchen underneath. LIKEWISE, Two Houses on Bank-Street. For terms enquire of Robert Farmar, WHO HAS TO HIRE, For the ensuing year, sundry NEGROES. Men, Women, Boys, and Girls. Dec. 30.
NOTICE. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF Doctors BROWN & MOSELEY, Will be dissolved on the 14th of January next.—Those having claims against the concern are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted will please make payment on or before the 1st of February next. James Brown, Bassett Moseley. Dec. 22.
The Subscriber being about to leave this State, is anxious to settle his individual affairs. Those having claims against him are requested to hand them in for settlement—and those indebted, to make immediate payment. James Brown. Dec. 23.
TO HIRE, A Negro Man, Accustomed to plantation work. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 28.
WANTED ON HIRE, A Negro Woman, Boy and Girl. Apply to B. Reynolds. Dec. 23.
German Linen for Exportation. NIEMEYER & VON KAPFF, OFFER FOR SALE At their Warehouse in Water-Street, at the corner of Maxwell's wharf, for cash, or approved paper only. 54 packages of German Linen, consisting of 140 pieces Osnaburgs. 60 pieces Ticklenburgs. 500 pieces White Rolls. 900 pieces Ecruens. 30 pieces Hessians, Entitled to Drawback.
1 case Platters. 1 case Linen. 1 case Sheetings. 1 case Table Cloths. 1 case Bed-Ticking. ALSO, 40 pieces best Russia Canvass. 65 do. Topgallant Duck. 8000 Coffee Bags. 3,500 Gunny Bags. 90 boxes best Spanish Sugars. 50 boxes English Pipes, And at their Store in Main-Street, a great variety of Cutlery and Fancy Articles. Apply as above. Nov. 9.
MACKINDER & WHITE, OFFER FOR SALE, FOR CASH OR APPROVED NOTES, 1000 barrels NAVAL STORES, 100 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 28 bales New Orleans do. 68 barrels APPLE BRANDY, 8 hds. Richmond TOBACCO, 20 hogsheads York-River, do. 24 hds. Petersburg, do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 22 pipes HOLLAND GIN, 9 pipes COUNTRY GIN, 100 boxes FRESH IMPERIAL } TEAS. 40 boxes YOUNG HYSON } And 500 bbls. Fresh Alexandria Superfine FLOUR ALSO, A General Assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable to the Season. Nov. 14.
The Members of the Dismal Swamp Company, are requested to meet at Suffolk on the 28th of December. That place is preferred for a meeting, because it is a very small distance from the land, and the members will have a better opportunity of information as to the whole business of the company than at any other place.—Those who may not attend will be pleased to give powers to others to act for them. William Nelson, } Managers. John Bracken, } Corbin Griffin, } Dec. 2.
At the particular request of some of the Members, the Meeting is postponed to the 17th of January, and also Williamsburg appointed instead of Suffolk. Wm. Nelson, J. Bracken, Corbin Griffin, December 19.
FALL GOODS. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received a general assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, Which they will sell at very reduced prices for CASH, by Wholesale and Retail, at No 76, Main-street. October 19.
FOR RENT, That delightful little FARM, Belonging to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, SITUATED on Elizabeth River and Tanner's Creek, adjoining the land of the quarantine house, containing about 65 acres, the greatest part of which is cleared and fit for immediate culture; has on it a good comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, &c. for a small family, a most excellent garden, apple and peach orchard, and its convenience to the best fish, oysters, and Norfolk market, must render it desirable and valuable. For terms apply to D. R. Waddy.
ALSO, FOR RENT, A TRACT OF LAND, Containing about 260 acres, in the county of Princess Anne, adjoining the tract now advertised for sale by Mr. Tully Robinson. This tract is well timbered and well worth the attention of a good farmer, who might in a short time put it in a state of high cultivation. And for Hire, A Valuable BLACKSMITH, With a complete set of Tools. For terms apply as above, or to Capt. Thomas Calvert, near Kennebec. Dec. 12.
FOR SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco, 78 puns. choice Old Demerara RUM, James Young. October 19.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the British brig Eu-phemia, from Liverpool, 210 ton Stowed SALT. Robert Dickson. Dec. 5.
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those having claims to render them properly attested, to D. R. WADDEY, Adm'r. Nov. 16.
FRESH GOODS. WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received, Cambricks and Common Callicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. ALSO, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land.—The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory.—It has also the advantage of several good language.—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec. 7.
Norfolk Borough, At a quarterly session court held the 28th day of November, 1808. The Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, } Plaintiffs, } Against } In Chancery. Felix Corran, Michael Corran, Noble and } Arbutnot, & co. and Theodoric Ar- } misted, } Defendants. THE defendant Felix Corran not having entered his 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 he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Felix Corran do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the bill of the Plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the court-house of said Borough: and it is further ordered that the defendants Michael Corran, Noble and Arbutnot, & co. and Theodoric Aristed, who have effects of the said Felix Corran in their hands do not pay, convey away or secrete such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy, (Teste,) Wm. Sharp, c. c. Dec. 2.
FOR RENT, That convenient BRICK HOUSE in Market Square, at present occupied in part by Mr. Pabst—it is well calculated for two Grocery Stores below, and will be neatly fitted above for the residence of families—possession given the first of January. Apply to William A. Armistead. Dec. 14.
FOR SALE, by the Subscriber, 50 tierces RICE; 30 bales COTTON, GEORGE RAINCOCK. Dec. 16.
TURKS ISLAND SALT. 3000 bushels Turks Island Salt now on board the brig Alert, captain Hatchard, from Turks Island, for sale by William Pennock. Dec. 21.
27,000 feet MAHOGANY, 5 ton LOGWOOD, 9 do. BRAZALOTTO, 60 lb. TORTOISESHELL, being the Cargo of the British Schooner Hannah, from Honduras, landing this day on our wharf. And for Sale, by C. & F. Whittle. * * * We will barter 800 bbls. Petersburg tobacco for colonial produce Dec. 28.
Phenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK. INSURANCE UPON SHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.
One month 12 3/4 cents per $100 Two do. 20 do. Three do. 25 do. Four do. 30 do. Five do. 35 do. Six do. 40 do. Seven do. 45 do. Eight do. 50 do. Nine do. 55 do. Ten do. 60 do. Eleven do. 65 do. Twelve do. 70 do.
The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent. Dec. 19.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the stomach; also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, feverish Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon, after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, pickles at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c. The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession. Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superiour merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will say my case before the publick, as an incontestible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health. I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became so seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business. I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have more recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM. JULION. MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before.—As I consider your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES. MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great amazement, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON. MR. T. W. DYOTT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia. DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I will you to publish the following: About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which effected on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE. MR. DYOTT. November 11. The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
FOR SALE in our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come alongside, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 8000 do. do. white, 90 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
FOR SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18.
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Sloop Julianna, Capt. Stowe. Also, 21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granbery. September 21.
THE CARGO of the British Brig Meanwell, from St. Kitts—Consisting of Prime SUGAR and MOLASSES, For Sale, by C. & F. Whittle. Dec. 5.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory.—He has also Seal Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity. He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES. ALSO, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties. JOURNEYMEN WANTED. The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, for any state in the union north of this. October 3.
FLOUR. FOR SALE, BY JOHN GRANBERY, AT HIS WARE-HOUSE ON COMMERCE-STREET, A small quantity of very excellent New Flour, in barrels and half-barrels, now on hand, fit for family use, and a regular supply expected from the Columbian Mills—Richmond inspection. CASH given for good new flour barrels and half-barrels. Nov. 9.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
FOR SALE, or will be Bartered, in part for Tobacco, Flour, or Naval Stores, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 bds. MOLASSES, 500 sacks Liverpool SALT, 5000 bushels Cadiz SALT, superior quality, 25 crates QUEENS WARE. James Young. October 21.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st day of January, The HOUSE at present occupied by Mr. Argote, near the Virginia Bank.—Apply to Edward Roberts. December 9.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House, Rate Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.