Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-18 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1804.
[NO. 28.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,  The American Ship  ZEPHYR, William Pearse, master: Burthen 300 hlds. tobacco or 2500 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to  Phinehas Dana. Sept. 11. tf 130
FOR CHARTER,  The good American Ship  SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 313 tons; will carry about 450 hlds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to  Richard Blow. Sept. 11. tf 129
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 39 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Petersburg do. 300 Bbls. excellent PORK. 20 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. Sept. 11. tf 129
FOR CHARTER,  The excellent fast sailing ship  TICONIC, Parsons, master: Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to  Moses Myers. Sept. 13. tf 131
FOR CHARTER,  The excellent new ship  ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to  Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 125
FOR CHARTER,  The good ast sailing Ship  MERCURY, Abel Crozier, master: Burthen 2200 barrels flour.—For terms apply to  Moses Myers. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, Said Ship's CARGO of St. Ubes SALT. ALSO, 100 dozen of choice Bourdeaux CLARET, in cases of 2-1-2 dozen. Sept. 8. tf 127
FOR CHARTER,  The fast sailing ship  WASHINGTON, John Curtis, Master: Burthen 250 hlds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to  WILLIAM PENNOCK. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 Tons Plaister of Paris, on board said ship. Sept. 6. tf 123
FOR THE ISLE OF RE, (IN FRANCE.)  The new fast sailing Brig  AURORA, James Mark, Master: Will sail in ten or twelve days—for passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board at Messrs. C. & F. Whittle's wharf, or to  A. Maclure. Sept. 4. tf 117
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,  The Copper bottomed Brig  MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer: Burthen 1300 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo.—Apply to the master on board, or  Thomas Willock. Sept. 4. tf 118
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qrs. Casks, Apply to  Robert Maitland & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP  COURTNEY, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to  William Pennock. Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and 10 Pipes Common, } TENERIFFE WINE. August 11. tf 70
FOR CHARTER, The fine, staunch, British ship  HELENA, Mounting 16 Guns and men answerable; with a Letter of Marque—Burthen 300 tons per register. She will be ready for the reception of a cargo about the 25th inst. Afreight to Clyde, Liverpool, or a port in Ireland, would be preferable. Should neither offer, she may be chartered for any of the West-India islands. Apply to Captain Stewart on board, or to  Robertson & Brown. Sept. 6. tf 124
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,  The American Ship  PETER, Captain Sayward. Burthen 250 hlds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—momentarily expected to arrive from Boston. For terms apply to  Phinehas Dana. Sept. 15. tf 140
LANDING THIS DAY, On GIBSON's Wharf, from the Ship FAVORITE, Capt. SNEED, MOLASSES, in Hogheads, Tierces and Barrels. RICE, in Tierces.—For sale by  George Murray & Co. Also—for sale, 72,000 lbs. Good COFFEE. 95 Hhds. TOBACCO, Richmond & Rappahannock. 400 Bbls. CORN in store, and about 500 do. hourly expected—can deliver 1,100 do. on a short notice.
FOR CADIZ,  The Ship  REBECCA, D. Fraser. Will sail in a few days—can take passengers.  George Murray & Co. N. B. They wish to ship 56 hlds. tobacco to Liverpool. Sept. 15. tf 137
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP  ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to  William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. tf 47
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.  C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West Indies, THE SHIP  VIRGINIA, Capt. James Petrie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teek Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to  John Newell, jun. Who has for sale about 1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21. tf 94
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf, A CHOICE PARCEL OF Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks.—ALSO, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, from Madeira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days.  John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. tf 74
Who wishes to Sell, Freight or Charter, The above Brig  ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen 1300 Barrels. She will be in complete order for a cargo in two days.
FOR SALE OR CHARTER,  The American Ship  ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogsheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo.—ALSO, Burthen 320 hogsheads—just arrived from Bourdeaux, and we now discharging 47 hogsheads of prime CLARET, which offer for sale.  C. & F. Whittle. August 16. tf 76
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in France, with Tobacco only,  The American Ship  NANCY, Captain Turner. Burthen 320 hogsheads—just arrived from Bourdeaux, and we now discharging 47 hogsheads of prime CLARET, which offer for sale.  C. & F. Whittle. August 16. tf 76
CASH GIVEN FOR White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves.  FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. For terms apply to  John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. tf 65
WHO WILL SELL HIS Brig REGULATOR, on very low terms if application be made a freight to the West Indies, if applied in the course of a few days, or will take for in the course of ten days.
TUITION.  Mrs. JOHN RITSON, RESPECTFULLY acquaints the inhabitants of Norfolk and its vicinity, that her BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL will open on Monday next the seventeenth inst. for the Fall and Winter Season. She has a few vacancies for Boarders, and also for Day Scholars. Mrs. Ritson having been applied to by many to teach FINE WORK, alone—she embraces this mode of informing them, that, on application, she will name her prices for Philligree, Embroidery, Fine Needle Work, Artificial Flowers, &c. Sept. 13. tf 132 Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner ANN ELIZA, Capt. SMALL, from Antigua, 75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by  Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 88
RUM, GIN, COFFEE, &c. &c. 70 Puncheons Jamaica Rum, of different importations—part old and improved. 85 do. Antigua do. 60 do. Grenada and St. Kitts, do. 4 Pipes Holland GIN, 2d proof—imported in the Martha Bland, from Rotterdam. 8 do. L. P. Madeira Wine. 10,000 lbs. Green Coffee. 250 Bbls. Mess & Prime Pork. 50 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 600 do. Dips Turpentine, in shipping order. 28 Hhds. Richmond, } TOBACCO. 39 do. Petersburg, } 30 Bales Upland Cotton. ALSO—An assortment of NAILS, and DUFFELL BLANKETS, Imported in the brig Commerce.—For sale by  Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. Sept. 13. 2w 134
THIS DAY Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig NECESSON, E. LARSSON, Master, from Copenhagen, CONSISTING OF A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SWEDESH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogheads CLARET. For sale by  Moses Myers. Sept. 15. tf 198
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any fiand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to  James Tucker. Who has for sale, on very low terms, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
New Grocery Store. THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms. Some excellent CLARET, at $4 1/2 per dozen.  G. Domezio & Co. N. B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh ROASTED, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 25. tf 103
This day landing on Newton's wharf, from on board Schooner Susan, N. S. Snow, master, from Jamaica, 79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, 1 Hhd. MOLASSES, 33 Bbls. LIMES, for sale by  MOSES MYERS. Sept. 13. tf 135
FOR SALE, 50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few hlds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1800 Bbls. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 3300 Bbls. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. August 14. tf 73  George Murray & Co.
LANDING On Town Point, out of the Brig MAX LOUISA, from St. Thomas, A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the Maria, Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX. 50 Cases, } CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, } 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by  Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
COLOGNE MILL-STONES. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE  COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds.  Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 8 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 3 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qrs. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported.  Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
Apprentices —Two or three Lads from fourteen to sixteen years of age, who have received a good, English Education, and are of honest, reputable connections, will be taken, on liberal terms, as Apprentices to the printing business at this office. Their parents may rely on every attention being paid to their moral conduct.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE WAREHOUSE on Marsden's wharf, 41 by 30 feet, three story, built of the best materials, and now occupied by Mr. John M'Gowan.—If not disposed of at private sale, before the 19th day of September next, it will on that day, be sold at publick auction, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, for negotiable notes, with approved indorsers, at 60 and 90 days. For terms apply to  Richard F. Burke, v. M. or James Callis, Great Bridge. August 28. tf 80
TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 20th day of next month, (September,) at 12 o'clock, before the Exchange Coffee-House, in this Borough, for ready money, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LYING in the county of Nansemond, and known by the name of BOWIE'S BRIDGE PLANTATION—about nine miles from Suffolk, and twelve from Smithfield. The advantages which this valuable tract possesses, are well known as not to require a more particular description.—ALSO, All its fixtures will be SOLD, upon the same terms, Two very likely Negro Boys. The above Tract of Land and Negroes, will be sold under a Deed in Trust, from Willis Wilkinson, deceased, and his Wife, to satisfy a debt due to Moses Myers and Warren Atbley.  The Trustee. August 18. tf 80
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by  Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FALL GOODS.  RICHARD TAYLOR, HAS received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARDWARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. tf 91
FOR SALE, 50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD 20 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do.  Phinehas Dana. August 25. tf 102
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, OFFERS FOR SALE, By the Piece or Package, at his Store of  GERMAN GOODS, 85 Pieces Ticklen-burgs and Osna-burgs. 70 do. Hessian and brown Rolls. 350 do. White Rolls. 130 do. excellent Checks. 125 do. Britannias. 30 do. brown Holland. 35 do. Fine Shirt Linen. 15 do. do. Sheetings. 40 do. do. Cloths & Coatings. 13 do. Saddle Cloths. 20 Liquor Cases. 15 Boxes Spanish Segars. 90,000 Marbles. A quantity of Toys. German Nuns Thread. 1000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels. 5 boxes short Pipes. 3 do. Slates & Pencils. 1 Hhd. Japaned Ware. Looking Glasses English gilt. Do. of Mahogany, all kinds. Elegant Waiters. Patent Needles. Violins, Flutes and Clarinets. Best Italian and common Violin Strings. Fifes and Instruction Books. Elegant Violin Bows. Spectacles first quality. Razors and Pen Knives, of do. 1 Case cheap Jewellery. Razor Hones & Strops. Thread Stockings, extra fine. Cotton Checks & Handkerchiefs. Fine Brabant Lace. 200 Pieces Velvet Ribbands. Fine Black Silk Velvet. 1 Box Mill Saws, and Augers. Ware House Hinges and Iron Plates. Bird Cages and Seeds. Frying Pans & Shovels. A quantity of Baskets. Brass Andiron & Candle Sticks. Table Knives & Forks. Steel Snuffers & Scissors. Backgammon Tables & Chess men. 40 dozen English Mustard. 600 M. common Needles. Battle Doors and Birds. Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints. Double barrel Guns. 12 dozen coarse Shirts. Portable Writing Desks. Best Quills and Lead Pencils. Sealing Wax & Wafers. Tooth Brushes, of all kinds. Ivory & Dressing Combs. Best English Playing Cards. Coffee Mills and Oil Casks. Packets of all kinds. Best German Bed Tickling. Fine Cotton Stockings. Night Caps and Lantarns. Beads, a large quantity. Suspenders and Pocket Books. Dressing Cases and Metal Spoons. Silk Umbrellas.
ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF  GLASS WARE, CUT and PLAIN—Consisting of Decanters. Tumblers. Wine Glasses. Jellies, Lemonade and Punch Glasses. Glass Pitchers, elegantly cut. Salt Cellars. The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above. August 11. tf 21
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE  MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. COLLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14. tf 21

TO SUBSCRIBERS, &c.
In the first number of the PUBLICK LEDGER, we offered an apology to our subscribers for the quality of paper we were obliged to commence with; and assigned the reason of it. We obtained the indulgence we asked, until our fourteenth number, when we received a supply of paper not inferior in quality to many, and superior to most others in the United States. With this, on the size announced in our prospectus, we intended continuing, until the increase and prospect of patronage, should authorize an increase of its size, and in the expense of publication. At the same time we had the satisfaction of knowing, that, from the smallness of our type, we presented a quantity of matter in each week greater than any paper (not daily) in the United States; excepting, from all those within our knowledge, the Richmond Enquirer only: of the quality of our selections or speculations, it does not become us to say more than that, if they at all approached our wishes, they were of the best and most useful within our reach.
We acknowledge, not without pride and pleasure, that our support has even exceeded our expectations, by its liberality: so much so, that we find ourselves, in conformity with our original intentions, enabled to give to our GAZETTE an enlarged, and we hope permanent, form. The increase of expense, both in paper and in work, will be very considerable; but if, by incurring it, we can make our publication more deserving of the encouragement it has already met with, or of additional consideration on the part of the publick, our whole intention will be obtained.
To render the PUBLICK LEDGER, an useful and comprehensive depository of information, on the various subjects which usually occupy similar works, and to make it, in each, subserve the cause of truth and virtue, has been, and will continue to be, our unremitting endeavour. In our progress, the sneers of ignorance, and the aspersions of malice, will be, as hitherto, equally disregarded. We do not pretend to set ourselves up as oracles; we do not issue our opinions as dogmas; that, ought not  volens , to be received by every reader; but we conceive it to be, not only our privilege, but our duty, to examine, and comment upon, subjects and occurrences as they pass before us. We have exercised that privilege; we have sought to perform that duty; and we will continue, as we have begun, as often as we may deem it a-propos , to offer our sentiments, respectfully not arrogantly, to our readers.
In the Editorial department we have usually presented our opinions upon some topic. What we say is what we think; and as we are in the habit of investigating and thinking for ourselves, our readers have had some opportunity of knowing the political sentiments of our paper. These are established upon the best consideration we have been able to give the constitution of our country; and the different methods of administering it. We never will establish as a motto to this paper, "Open to ALL PARTIES and influenced by NONE." That party whose tenets and whose actions we may think best calculated to promote our country's good, will always have an influence over us; let its denomination be what it may. Its views we will espouse, and as far as we can, promote; the views of its opponent we will, as far as in us lies, expose, though we may not be able to prevent their accomplishment.
That no other person, however, may suffer by having our sentiments ascribed to him, we have, in the manner of printing, plainly and carefully, marked the distinction between those articles which originate with ourselves, and those extracted from others.
Not doubting that we shall continue to receive our full share of the publick protection, we shall not remit our exertions to deserve it. We wish, on reviewing our labours at the end of each year, should it please God to give us years, to be able to say—
Quicquid agunt homines— nastri est farrago libelli.
THE EDITORS.
The Commissioners appointed for that purpose, have rented Mr. Warren's house, on Main-Street, near the Town Point, for an Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of Virginia, at this place.
The necessary occupation of the compositors in the office in changing the form of the paper, has obliged us to omit several domestick articles. The trials, however, afford us very little worthy attention.
It was reported at New-York, that Madame Buonaparte had embarked, under the protection of our Imperial Ambassador, General Armstrong, for France, but there was no certainty that such was the case.
IMPORTANT DECISION.
We regret that we have not in our power, at this time, to present our readers with a more full and satisfactory detail of this important trial and decision; we however shall endeavour to procure it hereafter; the particulars which have been communicated to us we now present.
The schooner Sarah, of this port, was captured by a French privateer on her passage from St. Domingo to this place. In the month of April last, having on board a cargo of coffee to the value of about 20,000 dollars.
The vessel was carried into a port in the island of Cuba, where the captors disposed of vessel and cargo, the latter was shipped in another vessel and sent to Charleston. A variety of circumstances satisfied the supercargo of the Sarah that there was no condemnation of vessel or cargo; in consequence of which, measures were taken to arrest the cargo upon its arrival in Charleston; and a suit was instituted in the Court of the United States for the district of South Carolina. On the 1st of this month the cause came on, and after a very learned and long argument, the court pronounced in favour of the plaintiff, the former owners, on account of the property not having been condemned, before sale to the defendant, the present owner—and ordered restitution of the cargo, or payment at an appraised value, and costs.
The columns of the Ledger have been occasionally devoted to the melancholy subject which has so recently cast a gloom over our country. In common with our fellow-citizens we have felt and mourned the death of HAMILTON; and we have deemed it our duty to inform our readers in as many of the circumstances relating to his murder as we could. We are persuaded that none could consider our extracts tedious: the discussion was too interesting, to admit of such a supposition.
Perhaps some biographer worthy of the subject may yet arise; and we may find the life and the character of this great man treated with that justice and with that elegance which the one and the other ought to inspire. But, with the author of the following sketch, we may exclaim—"Who alive can exhibit the portrait?—If our age had produced two Hamiltons, one of them might have depicted the other!" Our age we fear has not been so fecund in genius and virtue.
Quid illo cive tulisset Natura in terris, quid ROMA beatus unquam?
We do justice to ourselves in presenting an elegant, and we hope acceptable, banquet to our readers, in a rapid survey of the publick and private character of General Hamilton, from a well known statesman and scholar. Mr. Ames does pretend to furnish a finished composition, but rather a warm effusion of friendship and patriotism; which will be read by every man of taste, and sentiment, with a mournful delight; let his political tenets be what they may. The justice of the character must, by every man to whom the General was known, be immediately acknowledged.
S K E T C H
OF THE PUBLICK AND PRIVATE CHARACTER OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON, ESQ.
BY FISHER AMES, ESQ. OF MASSACHUSETTS.
There are so many persons, who, from various causes, possess only a superficial knowledge of the character of eminent men, that, it is to be expected, the extraordinary marks of grief manifested by the publick on the death of General Hamilton, will to some appear strange, and to others excessive.—America, they may say, has produced many great men, some are dead and others remain alive.—Why, then, should we mourn, as if with a sense of desolation and surprise, for a loss, that, by the lot of human nature, has already become familiar, and why mourn so much, as if all was lost, when we have so many great men left.
But although General Hamilton has, for some years, withdrawn from publick office to the Bar, and has been, in some measure, out of the view and contemplation of his countrymen, there was nevertheless a splendour in his character, that could not be contracted within the ordinary sphere of his employment.
It is with really great men as with great literary works, the excellence of both is best tested by the extent and durableness of their impression. The publick has not suddenly, but after an experience of five and twenty years, taken that impression of the just celebrity of ALEXANDER HAMILTON, that nothing but his extraordinary intrinsic merit could have made so deep and maintained so long. In this case, it is safe and correct to judge by effects. We sometimes calculate the height of a mountain by measuring the length of its shadow.
It is not a party, (for party distinctions, to the honour of our citizens be it said, are confounded by the event it is a nation that weeps for its bereavement. We weep as the Romans did over the ashes of Germanicus. It is a thoughtful, foreboding, sorrow that takes possession of the heart, and sinks it with no counterfeited heaviness.
It is here proper, and not invidious, to remark that, as the emulation excited by conducting great affairs, commonly trains and exhibits great talents, it is seldom the case that the fairest and soundest judgment of a great man's merit is to be gained, exclusively, from his associates in counsel or in action. Persons of conspicuous merit themselves, are, not unfrequently, bad judges, and still worse witnesses, on this point: often rivals, sometimes enemies, almost always unjust, and still oftener envious or cold, the opinions they give to the publick, as well as those they privately form for themselves, are, of course, coloured with the hue of their prejudices and resentments.
But the body of the people, who cannot feel a spirit of rivalry towards those whom they see elevated by nature and education so far above their heads, are more equitable, and, supposing a competent time and opportunity for information on the subject, more intelligent judges. Even party rancour, eager to maintain the living, scorns, to strip the slain. The most hostile passions are soothed or baffled by the fall of their antagonist. Then, if not sooner, the very multitude will fairly decide on character, according to their experience of its impression, and as long as virtue, not unfrequently for a time obscured, is ever respectable when distinctly seen, they cannot withhold, and they will not stint their admiration.
If, then, the popular estimation is ever to be taken for the true one, the uncommonly profound publick sorrow, for the death of ALEXANDER HAMILTON, sufficiently explains and vindicates itself. He had not made himself dear to the passions of the multitude by condescending, in defiance of his honour and conscience, to become their instrument. He is lamented because a skilful flatterer is now mute for ever. It was by the practice of no art, by wearing no disguise, it was not by accident, nor by the levity nor prodigacy of party; but in despite of its malignancy misrepresentation, it was by bold and inflexible adherence to truth, by loving his country better than himself, preferring its interest to its favour, and serving it, when it was unwilling and unthankful, in a manner that no other person could, that he rose; and the true popularity, the homage that is paid to virtue, followed him. It was not in the power of party or envy to pull him down. He rose as if some force of attraction drew him to the skies. He rose, and the very prejudice that could not reach, was at length almost ready to adore him.
It is indeed no imagined wound that inflicts so keen an anguish. Since the news of his death, the novel and strange events of Europe have succeeded each other unregarded, the nation has been enchain'd to its subject, and broods over its grief, which is more deep than eloquent; which, though dumb, can make itself felt without utterance; and which does not merely pass, but, like an electrical shock, at the same instant, smites and astonishes, as it passes from Georgia to New Hampshire.
There is a kind of force put upon our thoughts by this disaster, that detains and rivets them to a closer contemplation of those resplendent virtues that are now lost, except to memory, and there they will dwell for ever.
That writer would deserve the fame of a publick benefactor, who could exhibit the character of HAMILTON, with the truth and force that all who intimately knew him conceived it: his example would then take the same ascendant as his talents. The portrait alone, however exquisitely finished, could not inspire genius where it is not, but if the world should again have possession of so rare a gift, it might awaken it where it sleeps, as by a spark from heaven's own altar: for, surely, if there be any thing like divinity in man, it is in his admiration of virtue. But who alive can exhibit this portrait? If our age, on that supposition more fruitful than any other had produced two Hamiltons, one of them might have depicted the other. To delineate genius out
must feel its power. Hamilton, and he alone with all its inspiration, could have translated the whole fervid soul into the picture, and swelled its lineaments into life. The writer's mind, expanding with his own peculiar enthusiasm, and glowing with kindred fires, would then have stretched to the dimensions of this subject.
Such is the infirmity of human nature, it is very difficult for a man, who is greatly the superior of his associates, to preserve their friendship without abatement. Yet though he could not possibly conceal his superiority, he was so little inclined to display it, he was so much at ease in its possession, that no jealousy or envy chilled his bosom when his friends obtained praise: he was indeed, so entirely the friend of his friends, so magnanimous, so superior, more properly, so insensible to all exclusive selfishness of spirit, so frank, so ardent, yet so little overbearing, so much trusted, admired, beloved, almost adored, that his power over their affections was entire and lasted through his life. We do not believe that he left any worthy man his foe who had ever been his friend. Men of the most elevated minds have not always the readiest discernment of character. Perhaps he was sometimes too sudden and too lavish in bestowing his confidence: his many spirit, disdaining artifice, suspected none; but while the power of his friends over him seemed to have no limits, and really had none, in respect to those things which were of a nature to be yielded, no man, not the Roman Cato himself, was more inflexible on every point that touched, or only seemed to touch, integrity and honour. With him, it was not enough to be unspotted, his bosom would have glowed like a furnace at his own whispers of reproach. Mere purity would have seemed to him below praise, and such were his habits and such his nature, that the peculiar temptations, which many others can only with great exertion and self denial resist, had no attractions for him. He was very far from obstinate. Yet as his friends assailed his opinions with less profound thought than he devoted to them, they were seldom shaken by discussion. He defended them, however, with such mildness as force; and evinced that, if he did not yield, it was not for want of gentleness or modesty.
The tears that flow on this fond recital will never dry up. My heart, penetrated with the remembrance of the man, grows liquid as I write, and I could pour it out like water. I could weep too for my country, which, mournful as it is, does not know the half of its loss. It deeply laments, when it turns its eyes back and sees what Hamilton was; but my soul stiffens with despair when I think what Hamilton could have been.
His social affections and his private virtues are not, however, as properly the object of publick attention as the conspicuous and commanding qualities that gave him his fame and influence in the world. It is not as Apollo, enchanting the shepherds with his lyre, it as Hercules, treacherously slain in the midst of his unfinished labours, leaving the world overrun with monsters, that we most deeply deplore him. His early life we pass over—Though his heroic spirit, in the army, has furnished a theme, that is dear to patriotism, and will be sacred to glory.
In all the different stations in which a life of active usefulness has placed him, we find him not more remarkably distinguished by the extent than by the variety and versatility of his talents. In every place, he made it apparent that no other man could have filled it so well; and, in times of critical importance, in which alone he desired employment, his services were justly deemed absolutely indispensable. As Secretary of the Treasury, his was the powerful spirit that presided over the Chaos;
Confusion heard his voice, and wild uproar Stood ruled—
Indeed, in organising the federal government in 1789, every man of either sense or candour will allow, the difficulty seemed greater than the first rate abilities could surmount. The event has shewn that his abilities were greater than those difficulties. He surmounted them, and Washington's administration was the most wise and beneficent, the most prosperous, and ought to be the most popular, that ever was entrusted with the affairs of a nation. Great as was Washington's merit, much of it in plan, much in execution, will of course devolve upon his minister.
As a lawyer, his comprehensive genius reached the principles of his profession; he compassed its extent, he fathom'd its profound, perhaps even more familiarly and easily than the ordinary rules of its practice. With most men, law is a trade, with him it was a science.
As a statesman, he was not more distinguished by the great extent of his views than by the caution with which he provided against impediments, and the watchfulness of his care over the right and liberty of the subject. In none of the many revenue bills, which he framed, though committees reported them, is to be found a single clause that savours of despotick power; not one that the sagest champions of law and liberty would, on that ground, hesitate to approve and adopt.
It is rare that a man who owes so much to nature, descends to seek more from industry. But he seemed to depend on industry, as if nature had done nothing for him. His habits of investigation were very remarkable; his mind seemed to cling to his subject till he had exhausted it. Hence the uncommon superiority of his reasoning powers, a superiority that seemed to be augmented from every source, and to be fortified by every auxiliary, learning, taste, wit, imagination and eloquence. These were embellished and enforced by his temper and manners, by his fame and his virtues. It is difficult, in the midst of such various excellence, to say in what particular the effect of his greatness was most manifest. No man more promptly discerned truth, no man more clearly displayed it: it was not merely made visible, it seemed to come bright with illumination from his lips. But prompt and clear as he was; fervid as Demosthenes, like Cicero full of resource, he was not less remarkable for the copiousness and completeness of his argument, that left little for cavil, and nothing for doubt. Some men take their strongest argument as a weapon, and use no other. But he left nothing more to be enquired for; nothing to be answered. He not only disarmed his adversaries of their pretexes and objections, but he stripped them of all excuse for having urged them; he confounded and subdued as well as convinced. He indefinited them, however, by making his discussion a complete map of his subject, so that his opponents might indeed feel ashamed of their mistakes, but they could not repeat them. In fact, it was no common effort that could preserve a really able antagonist from becoming his convert. For, the truth, which his researches so distinctly presented to the understanding of others, was rendered almost irresistibly commanding and impressive by the love and reverence which it was ever apparent, he profoundly, cherished for it in his own. While patriotism glowed in his heart, wisdom blended in his speech, her authority with her charms.
Such also is the character of his writings—Judiciously collected, they will be a publick treasure.
No man ever more disdained duplicity, or carried frankness further than he. This gave to his political opponents some temporary advantages; and currency to some popular prejudices, which he would have lived down, if his death had not prematurely dispelled them. He knew that factions have ever in the end prevailed in free states, and as he saw no security, and who living can see any adequate, against the destruction of that liberty which he loved, and for which he was ever ready to devote his life, he
spoke at all times according to his anxious forebodings, and his enemies interpreted all that he said according to the supposed interest of their party.
But he ever extorted confidence even when most provoked opposition. It was impossible to deny that he was a patriot—and such a patriot, as, seeking neither popularity nor office, without artifice, without meanness, the best Romans in their best days would have admitted to citizenship and to the consulate. Virtue so rare, so pure, so bold, by its very purity and excellence inspired suspicion, as a prodigy. His enemies judged of him by themselves. So splendid and arduous were his services, they could not find it in their hearts to believe that they were disinterested.
Unparalleled as they were, they were nevertheless no otherwise required than by the applause of all good men, and his own enjoyment of the spectacle of that national prosperity and consideration, which was the effect of them. After facing calumny, and triumphantly surmounting an unrelenting persecution, he retired from office, with clean though empty hands, as rich in reputation and an unblemished integrity could make him.
Some have plausibly, though erroneously, inferred from the great extent of his abilities, that his ambition was inordinate. This is a mistake. Such men as have a painful consciousness that their stations happen to be far more exalted than their talents, are generally the most ambitious. HAMILTON, on the contrary, though he had many competitors, had no rivals—for he did not thirst for power, nor would he, as is well known, descend to office. Of course, he suffered no pain from envy when bad men rose, though he felt anxious for the publick. He was perfectly content and at ease in private life.—Of what was he ambitious? not of wealth. No man held it cheaper. Was it of popularity? That weed of the dung-hill, he knew, when rankest, was nearest to withering. There is no doubt, that being conscious of his powers, he desired glory, which to most men is too inaccessible to be an object of desire. But feeling his own force, and that he was tall enough to reach the top of Pindus or of Helicon, he longed to deck his brow with the wreath of immortality. A vulgar ambition could as little comprehend as satisfy his views; he thirsted only for that fame which virtue would not blush to confer, nor time to convey to the end of his course.
The only ordinary distinction to which we confess he did aspire was military, and for that, in the event of a foreign war, he would have been solicitous.—He undoubtedly discovered the predominance of a soldier's feelings; and all that is honour in the character of a soldier, was at home in his heart. His early education was in the camp; there the first fervours of his genius were poured forth, and his earliest and most cordial friendships formed. There he became enamoured of glory, and was admitted to her embrace.
Those who knew him best, and especially in the army, will believe, that if occasion had called him forth, he was qualified beyond any man of the age, to display the talents of a great General.
It may be very long before our country will want such military talents. It will probably be much longer before it will again possess them.
Alas, the great man who was at all times so much the ornament of our country, and so exclusively fitted, in its extremity to be its champion, is withdrawn to a pure and more tranquil reign.
We are left to endless labours and unavailing regrets.
Such honours then to her hero paid, And peaceful left the mighty Hector's shade. Our Troy has lost her Hector.
The most substantial glory of a country is its virtuous great men. Its prosperity will depend on its docility to learn from their example. That nation is fated to ignominy and servitude, for which such men have lived in vain. Power may be seized by a nation that is yet barbarous, and wealth may be enjoyed by one that it finds or renders sordid—the one is the gift and the sport of accident, and the other is the sport of power. Both are mutable, and have passed away without leaving behind them any other memorial, than ruins that offend taste, and traditions that baffle conjecture. But the glory of Greece is imperishable, or will last as long as learning itself, which is its monument. It strikes an everlasting root, and bears perennial blossoms on its grave. The name of Hamilton would not have dishonoured Greece, in the age of Aristides. May heaven, the guardian of our liberty, grant, that our country may be fruitful of HAMILTONS, and faithful to their glory.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
By the arrival of the brig Susan and Polly, from London, we have papers as late as the 17th July; and by an arrival at New-York, dates to the 18th have been received at that place: from those we select what follows.
LONDON, July 15.
Yesterday all the battalions of guards in London received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march at an hour's notice: they are likewise furnished with ammunition, &c.
By letters from Bussorah, we are informed, that a large body of Wahaby Arabs, not content with having plundered the tombs of Kerbilla, previously regarded as sacred, but believing that they still contained a quantity of hidden treasure, had made a second attack on the place. The assault was made at night, and a dreadful massacre of the inhabitants took place. After plundering the houses, tombs, &c. the Arabs set fire to the city, and retired in the morning, carrying away with them a number of females of distinction and immense booty.
Seventy gun-boats, built on the Seine, have lately dropped down to Havre, where the flotilla now amounts to 140 sail. An attack on them is meditated, and for this purpose some bombs have been ordered thither.
Four French Naval Officers, supposed to have broken their parole at Leek, were taken on Wednesday by a party of Sea Fencibles, at Somerset, Lincoln, and transmitted to the house of correction at Louth.—Their intention was to steal a boat, and make for the French or Dutch coast.
Yesterday Paris papers were received to the 5th inst. the following are the only articles contained in them worthy of notice:—
Paris, July 3.—The greatest activity continues to prevail in all our ports; and though the grand blow has not yet been struck, it will only be the more terrible when all our force is united.
Brest, June 21.—Our fleet has never, during the last twelve years, been more complete or better disciplined, nor our officers and men in higher spirits. Admiral Cantheume, since his appointment, has changed the signals, and made many improvements in our manoeuvres, which are more congenial to our national spirit and vivacity. On the 17th, a division of our flotilla was attacked near Penmarks, by two English ships of the line, three frigates, and four cutters; they cannonaded us for an hour, without doing us the least injury; when having received great damage from our batteries, they were compelled to retreat.
Cherbourg, June 26.—The armed vessels of our grand flotilla completely fill our road, but they are prevented from joining those at Boulogne by a strong division of English ships. Fort Buonaparte will be finished in the course of the year; and our road and harbour will then be capable of protecting a fleet of 100 ships of the line.

Toulon, June 16. —The English fleet is again in sight, and we can distinguish ten ships of the line, and seven frigates. We are incessantly employed in the equipment of two ships of the line, the Superb and Bellona, that we may have a more equal force to attack our insolent foes, and excel them from the Mediterranean. But it is probable that, instead of waiting for our appearance, they will repeat their late manoeuvre, and owe their safety to flight!
Antwerp, June 24. —His Majesty is expected here in the course of a month to inspect our naval improvements, and great preparations are making for his reception. The first 74 gun ship ever built in our dock-yard, will be launched in his presence, together with a frigate of 44 guns, to be called the Josephine. The number of shipwrights will speedily be augmented by 200 Dutch and 300 German artificers.—Two new prams and six gun-boats are ready to sail for Flushing.
JULY 16. —The enemy have, within these few days, made several movements at Bologne; and government, we are assured, are in full expectation of a speedy attempt being made on our shores. By the King George hired cutter, Lieutenant Plowman (which arrived at Deal on Saturday, from the blockading squadron), advice had been received, that on Friday evening the enemy made a movement with part of their flotilla, ninety-two sail of which, consisting of large brigs and luggers, came into the outer road of Bologne. The Immortalite frigate and three gun-brigs were left watching the enemy's motions. The King George, with all possible expedition, made a communication of this circumstance to rear-admiral Louis, who immediately proceeded to resume his station, and no doubt was entertained of his being able to give a good account of them, should they have the temerity to venture beyond the protection of their batteries. The probability, however, is, that the enemy had no serious intention of putting to sea, and that they came into the outer harbour for the purpose of performing some evolutions on the occasion of the anniversary of the destruction of the Bastille, which might be attended with inconvenience in the inner harbour. The Veteran man of war sailed for the French Coast on Saturday, in consequence of the above information, and was speedily followed by the Trusty.
Some more French Journals have arrived since our last, the principal contents of which are given in a subsequent part of our paper. It will be seen that they begin to speak openly of the forward state of their preparations, and with confidence of the efficacy of the means provided for the subjugation of this country. We smile, however, at the insolent menace, and dare the tyrant to the assault. We have no doubt of the serious intention of the enemy in this respect, but we possess a proud confidence that the day of attack will prove a still brighter day of glory to us than any of which even the splendid annals of Britain furnish an example.
It is with sincere regret we find, that the apprehensions which have lately been expressed in the Dublin papers relative to the state of Ireland, are not without some foundation. Our intelligent correspondent writes as follows:
"DUBLIN, JULY 10. "The situation of this country grows every hour more critical. From various accounts received this day from several adjacent counties, a spirit of insurrection, appears to be pretty general among the lower orders. It is confidently reported that they are sworn to rise the moment they receive an account of the enemy being at sea.—Several pieces of gold bearing the image of BUONAPARTE, have been lately distributed in the county of Wexford, by persons who have lately come from the Continent. Yesterday the Conservators of this city ordered the names of the inhabitants to be placed on the doors of the several houses, and a reward of 500l. has been offered for the apprehension of WILLIAM PUTNAM M'CABE, a person described as having lately landed in this country from France."
"Although lord Harwicke is much regarded on account of his private virtues, the Marsden administration is very unpopular, and when the circumstance of this city having been suffered to be taken by surprise on the memorable 23d of July, is considered, much regret is felt at that gentleman being continued in his situation, at a moment so critical as the present. The arrival of Mr. Foster here would greatly animate the loyalists of Ireland, and assure you that under the existing circumstances, they require every encouragement that can be offered them. "M'Cabe, who is now proclaimed, was I understand, Aid du Camp to the late lord Edward Fitzgerald."
A paper of yesterday stated, "that all the battalions of the guards in London, received orders on Saturday to hold themselves in readiness to march at an hour's notice, and that they had been furnished with ammunition, &c." Upon this subject we have caused the necessary enquiry to be made, and find, that although the guards are so constituted as to be ready to march at an hour's notice, no recent orders to that effect have been issued to them. Saturday about two o'clock the Portuguese and Russian ambassadors had audiences of lord Harwicke, and at three o'clock a cabinet council was held at the foreign office.
For eight or ten nights past, a kind of fire-signal, by rockets, has been observed by our shipping from Flushing to Calais; the drums have been heard beating, and the trumpets sounding. It has puzzled our brave tars a great deal, what the meaning could be of these manoeuvres. Some thought it a signal for embarkation; others of an insurrection. Its continuance, however evinced it to be neither; six Dutch deserters in an open boat, explained the cause, that it was only a false alarm to keep the troops upon their guard to be ready to embark at a moment's notice.
JULY 17. We yesterday received some further advices from the Kentish Coast, by which we learn, that some firing took place on the French coast on Saturday evening, which was renewed on the following morning at four o'clock, and continued with little intermission till eight. Signals were constantly repeated on the occasion along our shore, of the enemy's flotilla being in motion; but we do not understand that their movements were of any importance. About eleven o'clock a vessel was observed endeavouring to get round Blackness, and one of our cruisers firing at her, endeavouring to cut her off. The fire was very briskly returned from the enemy's batteries, and for some time, upwards of an hundred of their vessels, the greater part of them large brigs, were distinctly observed to have come out of Boulogne. Our squadron lay to the westward of them, but about two o'clock were under sail, endeavouring to get to windward. The firing was renewed in the afternoon, but the result had not been ascertained at the departure of these advices. About one o'clock two ships of war got under weigh from Dunegness, and stood directly over for Boulogne, to join the squadron off that place.—From other parts of the coast we learn that the enemy have of late been unusually active in every direction; and that Government view those hostile preparations in a serious light, the sentiments of Mr. Pitt, delivered last night in the House of Commons sufficiently evince. A neutral vessel, just arrived from Dunkirk, has brought advice, that before he left that place, 25,000 troops had marched from the camp at Boulogne, supposed to be destined for Holland and Hanover; and
other accounts concur in stating that a great number of troops have lately been marched from that quarter. If these statements be correct, the movements alluded to may have been occasioned by the recent hostile aspect of affairs in the North; but according to the last advices from the continent, all apprehensions upon this subject, promise, ere long, entirely to subside.
Ratisbon, June 30. —The Sitting of the Diet begins by degrees to deserve some attention. On the 25th of this month the Convention lately concluded between the Duke of Oldenbourg, in his quality of Prince of Lubeck, and the city of that name, became the subject matter of a declaration from his Danish Majesty in support of his ancient rights; and this declaration has been followed by a counter-declaration on the part of the Duke. In the following Sitting of the Comitial Assembly of the 27th, Brunswick-Lunenbourg interfered more seriously respecting a negotiation of the Count Bentheim-Steinfurt with the French government, to obtain of the latter the cession of the county of Bentheim, one of the dependencies of Hanover. The Baron De Reden, the King of England's Representative at the Diet, has on this head transmitted a protest, which declares null and void every act tending to alienate any part whatever of his German possessions, without his Majesty's consent.
This declaration transmitted, by the minister of Hanover, has been followed by another appeal to the Germanick body, on the part of Brunswick-Lunenbourg. There was presented and read to-day, to the delegates of the state of the Empire, a letter from the electoral minister, De Reden, relative to an object much more important, and which involves the Empire in infinite difficulty. Monsieur De Reden refers to the demand made by him, in the name of his prince on the 22d of August last; that the German states should employ themselves in an effectual manner to terminate the unfortunate situation of Hanover, imposed by the French, as a dependency of the crown of England. Monsieur De Reden urges in addition to former arguments, "that his Britannick majesty has always separated his concern as a state of the Empire from those of his crown, this distinction (he adds) was always recognized both by the Germanick body and by France, during the last war; and also in the treaties of Campo Formi and Lunéville." These representatives conclude with beseeching the Comitial ministers, to procure from their courts, without delay, the necessary instructions to come to a speedy decision on so important an object; but there is much reason to doubt the exertion of this promptitude, at a moment when the Diet notwithstanding the contrary invitation of one of the principal powers of the continent, is about to pass over in silence the French expedition to the Right Bank of the Rhine in March last. The Baden declaration, which is definitely to settle all discussions on this subject, arrived on the evening of the 26th, at the Prussian minister's, the count De Goertz, who is likewise invested with the vote of the elector of Baden, at the Diet. The arrival of this declaration occasioned the following day, a conference between the Imperial Co-Commissionary the Baron De Hugel, the Directorial minister of the Diet, the Baron D'Albin, and Monsieur De Goertz. This paper has not yet been communicated to the Diet, but it will the day after to-morrow, the 2d of July. The prospect of such a commission makes us expect, with great impatience, the next sitting of the Comitial assembly. In fact, this paper, which has already attracted so much publick curiosity, ought now to fix it so much the more, if it be true, as it is positively stated, that the emperor Alexander has acquiesced in it, and has thereby retracted his former resolutions.
Received at New York, by the Oneida Chief, from London; latest date July 18. Extracted for the N. Y. Morning Chronicle.
THE INVASION was as usual daily expected. One paper which pretends to private and authentick information, expresses itself in the following terms:— It appears from the recent and authentick accounts which we have received from the French coast, that the exertions of the enemy are redoubled, and the preparations nearly, if not quite, complete.
The force on the French coast is immense, and ready for embarkation. We could also give most decisive reasons, why Buonaparte cannot much longer defer the expedition.
The enemy depends on his numbers—he will probably choose a calm for evading our blockading squadrons, and as the passage is short, he expects that, while one part of his flotilla is engaged, the greater part will escape into shoal water, and effect a landing. The descent will be made at several points.
We are not of opinion that Buonaparte will come in person. He will, at least, not come with the first division. On the contrary, it is more probable that he will dispatch, with the first division of the army, young, expert, and enterprising officers, who can succeed each other in the command, should any misfortune happen.
We are led to remark on the report that the coronation of Buonaparte is postponed to the 9th of November. If credit is to be given to this story, it must be regarded as a ruse-de-guerre; for we know that, for the special reasons to which we have alluded above, the expedition against the British islands is to take place before that time. It would, therefore, be impossible, whether Buonaparte embarks himself, or whether (as we rather believe) he only superintends the embarkation, and waits the event on the coast, to attend, under those circumstances, to the ceremony of a coronation.
On the whole, we are satisfied that the people of this country, and the volunteers in particular, cannot, at present, be too much on the alert, if they have any regard to their properties, their families, or even their own existence."
From our latest papers we find accounts of continual skirmishes between the French flotilla off Boulogne and the British squadron. The firings had been so heavy and so continual as to induce at Deal the opinion of a general engagement. The utmost alertness of course prevailed on the English coast, signals for preparation were made, and under the directions of General Moore the troops had been kept under arms night and day during the 13th and 14th July.
A London paper of the 16th says, "We have received some advices from the coast by which we find that the firing in the direction of Boulogne was renewed on Monday morning at an early hour, and continued almost incessantly during the whole of the day. By the help of telescopes upwards of two hundred of the enemy's vessels were observed to come out of the harbour, but not beyond the protection of their batteries, while fourteen sail of our ships of war were seen about four miles from the shore, to the eastward of Boulogne, not having sufficient wind to act, it being calm all day. A convoy of the enemy's craft, consisting of twelve sail of brigs and luggers, went along shore from Calais and Boulogne, supposed to be laden with stores, and the firing for the most part, proceeded from the batteries protecting them from a few of our cruisers. About two o'clock they reached their destination, the opposing vessels not being able to go sufficiently close in shore to intercept them. The enemy's flotilla is now regularly formed in divisions, and were in motion the whole of Monday practising a variety of manoeuvres. Our troops along the coast are constantly on the alert, and every necessary precaution are taken to guard against surprise."
IN GREAT BRITAIN. The levy money for regiments had been raised, for the cavalry, to sixteen pounds eleven shillings sixpence ; and for infantry, to nineteen guineas . Volunteers from the army of reserve for general service, to be allowed a bounty of ten guineas . An expedition was reported to have been fitted out and camp equipage for 15,000 men shipped on the 16th July. Its destination unknown.
The whole amount to be raised in Great Britain, to answer the expenses of the current year, as proposed by the House of Commons, amounted to 77,846,179l. sterling, and the receipt which were to meet this demand, stated at 76,653,530. Deficiency 1,772,249l.
The protest of the Count de Lille, (Louis XVIII) copied from the Moniteur, is stated to have been spurious.
It was reported that the British government contemplated raising the blockade of the Elbe.
IRELAND had been the subject of Parliamentary discussion, in the course of which debate, col. Hutchinson called the attention of the house to the present enormous and growing debt of Ireland, which was no less than fifty three millions. He adverted to the decline of the produce of the taxes, and mentioned, as an alarming proof of his assertion, that on a sum of two million and a half of taxes the deficiency had been upwards of three hundred thousand pounds. The manufactures of Ireland at this moment are almost annihilated. The Provision trade of the country had suffered a most lamentable decrease, and every other resource had declined in a similar proportion; yet, under these discouraging circumstances, the debt of Ireland had increased to the amount of about nine millions within the last year. What, on the other hand, he conjured the house to consider, had been the situation of England during the same period? With manufactures flourishing almost beyond all former example; with a commerce bounded only by the limits of the world; with resources almost inexhaustible, the publick debt of England, within the last year, had not much exceeded twelve millions. It was needless for him to enlarge on so extraordinary a contrast. Such a statement as connected with Ireland was one which he was almost afraid to look to without feelings of the utmost pain and anxiety. Gentlemen, had, however, under all these discouraging circumstances, intimated an intention to raise the taxes this year more than twelve hundred thousand pounds above their former amount.
Such had been the parliamentary discussions relative to Ireland. The unquiet and turbulent state of that country was such as to excite much anxiety, and the mails not arriving from Dublin for several days had occasioned in London considerable alarm. This, however, was removed by their arriving the 17th. Government was making strong preparations to prevent any movement among the disaffected. A camp of twelve thousand men was to be instantly formed at the Curragh of Kildare, and the troops were kept in a state of active discipline and manoeuvre. A reward of 500l. sterling had been offered for the apprehension of one Mr. Cable supposed to be lately arrived as an emissary from France. A meeting of persons had been discovered at Dublin, July 12, and broken in upon suddenly by the police, they stated themselves to be sawyers meeting for the purpose of raising their wages. But this pretence being believed to cover seditious proceedings, several of them were conducted to prison. A committee of twenty suspected to be United Irishmen were apprehended sitting together at midnight and sent to jail. Some accounts state them to be journey-men consulting also for the purpose of raising their wages.
OF FRANCE, the London papers state that dissatisfaction prevails in the armies, but this account which had been received from deserters is not credited, and they were suspected as emissaries. It is also said, on the credit of private letters, that warm alterations had taken place between the Emperor Napoleon and his ministers of the Marine Department, relative to the invading armament. Gun-boats and other vessels sufficient for the purpose were said to be prepared, but that the harbours of Boulogne, Calais, &c. are not sufficiently large for the purpose, and that the others from their distance will not admit of an expedition in small vessels on so grand and extensive a scale as Buonaparte contemplated.
The return of M. Joubert from Constantinople, where he had been dispatched by Buonaparte, was announced in the Paris papers of July 7. The spirit of revolt in the Turkish dominions were said to continue and to be fomented by a nation of Europe, meaning Russia, which is mentioned as contemplating the conquest of the Turkish empire.
RUSSIA was still in a state of suspense. The most sanguine hopes from that quarter were entertained by the British; but nothing particular had transpired.
GERMANY appeared acquiescent as usual in the wishes of France. The elector of Baden had at length made his declaration relative to the infringement of his territorial rights in the arrest of the duke D'Enghien, &c. It was communicated to the Diet at Ratisbon on the 2d July, but was not expected to revive the deliberations on that subject.
LETTER OF PARDON. —Under the date of Paris June 26, it is stated, that the Court of Appeals has confirmed the sentence against Georges Cadoudal, and eleven other persons condemned to die.
Nine of those first condemned to death, have been pardoned by the Emperor in privy council. The following is the
LETTER OF PARDON. NAPOLEON, by the Grace of God and the Constitutions of the Empire, Empereur of the French, to the President and Members, composing the Criminal Court of Justice of the department of the Seine, sitting at Paris:
Our heart has been the more affected by the new plots that have been formed against the state by the enemies of France, since two men who have rendered great services to the country have taken part in them. By your arrest of the 21st Prairial last, you have condemned to the punishment of death Athanase Hyacinth Bouvet de Lozier. His crime is great, but we have wished to make him feel in these circumstances the effects of that clemency which we have already held in singular predilection.
In consequence, and after having assembled in privy council in our palace of St. Cloud, on the 2d of the present month, the Arch-Chancellor of the empire, the Arch-Treasurer, the Constable, the Grand Judge and Minister of Justice, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and for War, the senators Francois, Neufchateau, Laplace and Pouche; the counsellors of state, Regnaud (de St. Jean d'Anglesey) and Lacuée, and the members of the Court of Cassation, Bouvaine and Oudart. We have declared and do declare, that we grant pardon, with respect to capital punishment, to —, and commute the said punishment into that of deportation, which shall take place after the term of four years, during which the said — shall be imprisoned in the place which shall be assigned.
We direct and command that the present letters, sealed with the seal of the empire, shall be presented to you within three days from their being received by our Attorney General in the said court, in a publick audience, to which the person who has obtained them shall be conducted to hear them read, standing, and with his head uncovered; and that the said letters shall be afterwards transcribed into your registers, and a note made of them in the margin of the arrest of condemnation. Given at the palace of St. Cloud, &c.
The Duke of Cumberland, we understand, is appointed commander of the home district, in the room of General Fox, who retires secretly for Gibraltar, of which place he is now Lieutenant Governor.
General Moore was a few days since so much impressed with the idea of an attempt being about to be made by the enemy on our shores, that he kept the greater part of his troops under arms during the whole of the night.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Brig Susan and Polly, Sargeant, 58 days from London, dry goods—Theo. Armstead.—August 5th, in Lon. 25° w. spoke brig Eliza and Ann, Harris, 19 days from London, bound to Baltimore.—29th, in Lat. 41° N. Long. 62° w. ship Samson, Atkins, 8 days from Boston for Amsterdam.—8th Sept. Lat. 37° N. Lon. 72° w. brig Regulator, Rutherford, 3 days hence for Madeira.—Ship Sally, Williams, was to sail from London, for this port July 22. Ship Brutus, Bunce, 65 days from Liverpool, dry goods and salt—Gilliat and Mackinder.—Ship Maria, Collett, was to sail for City Point July 16, and Latoona, Thurston, for same place, in 3 weeks. Schooner Success, Town, 5 days from Philadelphia.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED. Brig Susan & Polly, Sargeant, London. Schr. Lady Washington, Daniel, Wilmington.
CLEARED. Ship Planter, Boush, London. Brig Maria, Suggs, Madeira. Schr. Three Friends, Record, West-Indies.
METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL, From 1st to 15th September.     Days. Week. Weather. Wind. Barometer. Thermometer.   Morning. Morning. Afternoon.     Saturday. 1 Fair. N. N. E. 30.18 77   Sunday. 2 Fair. S. S. W. 30.18 79   Monday. 3 Fair. S. S. W. 30.20 91   Tuesday. 4 Fair. S. S. W. 30.21 91   Wednesday. 5 Cloudy. S. S. W. 30.22 91   Thursday. 6 Cloudy. S. S. W. 30.22 91   Friday. 7 Cloudy. S. S. W. 30.22 91   Saturday. 8 Cloudy. S. S. W. 30.22 91   Sunday. 9 Fair. S. S. W. 30.20 79   Monday. 10 Fair. S. S. W. 30.10 79   Tuesday. 11 Fair. S. S. W. 30.10 79   Wednesday. 12 Fair. S. S. W. 30.10 79   Thursday. 13 Fair. S. S. W. 30.10 79   Friday. 14 Fair. S. S. W. 30.10 79   Saturday. 15 Fair. N. W. 30.20 83    EXPLANATION.—This Journal is marked at sun rise, and at three o'clock.—The velocity of the wind is graduated from one degree downwards.
The Managers of the Baltimore Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery, have given notice that the Lottery will commence drawing on Wednesday, the 10th of October. I have yet a few tickets to dispose of, which may be had if applied for immediately.
James Herron. Sept. 17. 62 143
FOR CHARTER. The Ship BRUTUS , JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to
N. Heron: Sept. 13. tf 142 100 Pieces choice Russia Sheeting. For sale by
Moses Myers. Sept. 13. tf 144
FOR SALE—IN STORE. 6,000 Bushels Turk's Island and St. Ubes SALT. JAMES HERRON. I want to purchase, 200 Shares Marine Insurance Stock. Sept. 18. 9 145 J.H.
FOR SALE, At reduced prices, and long credit, for approved paper. 40 Pipes 4th proof BRANDY. 50 Puncheons 3d proof RUM. 30 Cr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 6 Hogsheads and 30 barrels SUGAR. 14 Casks and 16 Cases CLARET. 4 Pipes MADEIRA WINE. 5 do. GIN. 5 Cr. Casks MALAGA WINE.
ALSO—A FEW Boxes of LINENS—Trunks of CALICOES—MUSLINS—INDIA HANDKERCHIEFS, &c. A convenient Dwelling House on Mason-Street, to rent.
William B. Lamb. Sept. 13. 3 141
AUCTION. On Friday the 21st instant, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, on Myers' wharf, at Portsmouth, will commence the sale of
The Danish Brig VERTROWEN , Captain Maje.
Put into this port, in distress, on a voyage bound from St. Thomas to Copenhagen.—This brig having been condemned as unfit for sea, the whole will be sold, by order of the said Captain, for ready money, on account of the owners, underwriter, or others concerned.
The Brig with all her materials. CARGO—CONSISTING OF 178 Hds. SUGARS. 30 Puncheons RUM. 6 Barrels do. 8 Bags COFFEE. 30 Hds. Virginia TOBACCO. 140 Barrels Porto Rico do. 24 Mats do. do. 5 Legs MAHOGANY. 86 Pieces RED WOOD. Richard Bowden, V. M. Sept. 8. No. 126

Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by
LEVIN DORSEY;
No. 27, Wide-Street, Town Point.
ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compartments in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeronautical Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferentors, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions.
ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage-wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. * * Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND
FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES.
THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Publick Auction, (if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL, in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Quarter, Stable, &c. all in tolerably good repair.
This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would out a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation.—Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak. From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to eat them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy. The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynnhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynnhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid. In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia. William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers,
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS, Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.
ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE-assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fish & Stearns. July 2. tf 2
FOR SALE,
1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Ginghams. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 hhd. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyau, and two new Cables. C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c.
Also received by the ship Almira, Capt. Stover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practioner's Shops.
Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE Chests made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 13m. 1
General Alexander Hamilton.
R. FOLWELL,
INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. * * Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. Randolph. Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'Orient, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to William Vaughan, Adm'or. August 21. tf 90
TO RENT,
That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very elegantly situated on Mainstreet, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to William Dick. July 17. tf 11
SLATE.
I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time. William Hartshorne, jun. August 18. tf 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 36
FOR SALE,
500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
FOR SALE,
A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis. August 11. tf 67
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUNG man to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 3. tf 3
Wanted to hire by the year,
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger. July 17. tf 3
PROPOSALS,
BY S. BUTLER, Pechin & Frailey, & J. Peters, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, An Accurate History OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND, In the Year 1798, &c. Containing an Impartial Account of the Proceedings of the Irish Revolutionists. From the year 1798 until the suppression of the same: With an Appendix to illustrate some Facts, and a Preface, containing a reply to the Observations of Sir Richard Musgrave, (who wrote the Government account) on this work. By the Rev. JAMES GORDON, Rector of Killeegy, in the Diocese of Ferns, and of Connaway, in the Diocese of Cork. This work shall be comprised in two neat 12mo Volumes, handsome and correctly printed, and delivered to Subscribers, at the moderate Price of One Dollar Seventy Five Cents, neatly bound;—In boards One Dollar Fifty Cents. To Non-subscribers, Two Dollars, which is only one half the price of the London Copy. Printed on new Type and Paper of superior quality. * * Subscription taken in at this Office, and Messrs. Bonsal, Conrad & Co's Book-store.
Baltimore French College.
NOTICE TO PARENTS.
THE numerous inconveniences arising from the successive entry of students, through the course of the scholastick year, have brought on the resolution of fixing for the sole epoch of admission, for new boarders from this country, the whole month of September, being the time of the commencement of schools after the great vacation. Persons desirous to secure places for their young friends ought to be early in their applications, as from the present number of demands, it is apprehended the college will soon be full.
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Heston, master, from Bourdeaux, 50 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use.
211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship Dart, Captain Peck, from Cadiz, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Butts SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. d3m&1aw3m 48
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF,
113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hhds. SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue.—He called himself Henry Brent, which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again.—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to. John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy. July 17. tf 35
JOHN RORKE, & Co.
Have for Sale, at their Grocery & Paint Store, Market Square.
White Lead, Yellow Ochre, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Lead Colour, for painting roofs, Black Paint. Blue Paint, in Pots. Prussian Blue. Vermilion. Patent Yellow. Verdigris. Red Lead. Litharge. Lamp Black. Ivory Black. Paint Brushes. Linseed Oil, boiled and raw. Coach, Clock, Print, and Window Glass, from 5 by 10, to 36 by 26 inches.
ALSO,
10 Hogsheads, } PRIME SUGAR. 30 Barrels, } L. P. Madeira Wine, six years old. Fine Old Port Wine. Hibbert's Brown Stout. London Porter, and
A general assortment of the best
GROCERIES.
Sept. 13. 6 136
FOR SALE,
35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron. John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30.
FOR SALE,
70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hhds. } Muscovada Sugar. 40 Tierces. } 20 Barrels. } 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes, } Philadelphia Ale in Bot's. 11 Barrels, } Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries. A. Maclure. July 28. tf 45
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from Kingston,
12 Hogsheads, } PRIME SUGARS; 4 Barrels, } 23 Tierces, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE. 38 Barrels, } 13 Barrels CASTOR OIL. 50 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons EBONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 50
BOOKS, &c.
A. C. JORDAN & Co.
Have received by the late arrivals from Philadelphia,
Montefiori's Commercial Dictionary, 2nd and 3rd volumes. Ditto, Commercial and Notarial Precedents. Abbot on Shipping. Kid on Bills of Exchange. Robinson's Admiralty Reports. Peake's Evidence. Clerk's Magazine. Laws of the United States, 6 vols. Conductus Generalis. Lavoisier's Chemistry. Chemical Pocket Book. Pocket Conspectus. Struve on Animation. Cope on Vaccination. Parkinson's Medical Admonitions. Medical Dictionary. Friend and Physician. Buchanan's Domestic Medicine. Fyfe's Anatomy. Select British Classics, 39 vols. Mayor's Voyages and Travels, 24 vols. Park's Travels. Oriental Navigator. Histoire Philosophique et Politique, des Etablissements et du Commerce des Europeens dans les deux Indes, par M. L'Abbe Raynal, 17 toms. Robertson's History of North America. Stephens's French Revolution. Josephus's Jewish Antiquities. Gleanings of Husbandry. Forsyth on Fruit Trees. Exile of Kotzebue. Gisborne's Female Duties. Lady's Museum. Eccentrick Biography, or Memoirs of remarkable female characters. Female Mentor. Anonian Banquet. Lyrical Ballads, by Wordsworth. Le Malheur et La Pitie, Poeme, par M. L'Abbe de Lille. Pleader's Guide, a Didactic Poem; containing the conduct of a suit at Law, with the arguments of Counselor Boherum, and Counselor Boreum, in an action bewixt John-a-Gull, and John-a-Gudgeon, for assault and battery, &c. &c.
Together with their usual supply of SCHOOL BOOKS & STATIONARY.
* * Those Subscribers who have not been furnished with the 2d and 3d vols. of the Commercial Dictionary, are requested to send or call for them. Sept. 13. 6 193
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA.
C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.