Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-08-30 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1804.
[NO. 20.]
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
[Continued.]
DEATH OF GENERAL HAMILTON. The statement of Mr. Van Ness, introductory to No. 5 which appeared in the Morning Chronicle is fully corroborative of the above extract. Alluding to Mr. Burr's second letter, he says:—
'Gen. Hamilton perused it and said it was such a letter as he had hoped not to have received: that it contained several offensive expressions and seemed to close the door to all further reply—that he had hoped the answer he had returned to Col. Burr's first letter would have given a different direction to the controversy—that he thought Mr. Burr would have perceived that there was a difficulty in his making a more specific reply, and would have desired him to state what had fallen from him that might have given rise to the inference of Dr. Cooper. He would have done this frankly; and he believed it would not have been found to exceed the limits justifiable among political opponents.'
The ground of Mr. Burr's first message was inexplicably vague and therefore insusceptible of precise and honourable explanation. To put the pacific disposition of General Hamilton beyond all question, and give to Mr. Burr the most auspicious of opportunities to state the offence of which he complained in definite and explicit terms, the General says that, 'in answer to a letter properly adapted to obtain from him a declaration whether he had charged Col. Burr with any particular instance of dishonourable conduct, or had impeached his private character either in the conversation alluded to by Dr. Cooper, or in any other particular instance specified, he would state that the conversation to which Dr. Cooper alluded turned wholly on political topics, and did not attribute to Col. Burr any instance of dishonourable conduct, nor relate to his private character.'
Mr. Van Ness says that in a conversation with General Hamilton, the General remarked that 'he thought Mr. Burr would have perceived that there was a difficulty in making a more specific reply and would have desired him to state what had fallen from him that might have given rise to the inference of Dr. Cooper. He would have done so frankly.'
Here we rest our opinion of predetermined hostility; of malice aforethought; of deliberate cruelty, on the part of Mr. Burr; and, by contrasting these, the admission of both parties, with No. 8 of the correspondence, as published in the Evening Post, which we have yet to notice, offer to make good these high and heinous charges.
In his first letter, Mr. Burr calls upon General Hamilton to acknowledge or deny, what? that which Dr. Cooper had affirmed as his opinion, viz. that General Hamilton had declared, in substance, that he looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man &c. and that he had even expressed a still more despicable opinion.—General Hamilton insists, in the most soothing and gentlemanly terms, that the opinion is simply an inference of Dr. Cooper's, drawn from language which may not have warranted it, and spoken he knows not when, since the time is not particularised. Touching, and somewhat diverted from his purpose, by these pertinent remarks, Mr. Burr admits that the offensive "epithet is adopted by Dr. Cooper," and therefore tacitly concedes that it may not have been authorised by the expression to which it is referred. The accuracy of this conclusion, from the language of both, is submitted to the inquisition of the intelligent reader.—Agreeing then, in the progress of the correspondence, as to the opinion of Dr. Cooper, nothing was requisite to a peaceful and honourable accommodation but a specification of the language of General Hamilton to which it refers. It was for Mr. Burr to specify and General Hamilton to explain. General Hamilton politely demands the specification and promises to give a frank and explicit answer. It was this answer, and this only, that could enable Mr. Burr to judge whether, and to what degree, the language of General Hamilton was offensive?
Every reasoning man would suppose that Mr. Burr would now promptly specify, and, if the alleged exceptionable passages contained in Dr. Cooper's letters, and given as his opinion, were really the foundation of the challenge, he certainly would have specified, the precise language to which it refers. But, driven from his pretence by arguments unanswerable, by the adduction of reasons which nothing but predetermined hostility could surmount, he quits, he renounces utterly and entirely, the ground of his first message and enters
into a field of charges too vague for human perspicacity to meet; too boundless for memory to embrace. In this shifting of ground, this exchange of position, we cannot but see predetermination; a thirsting for the life of Hamilton which nothing but his death could quench.
In answer to the note of General Hamilton calling upon him to specify, Mr. Burr, speaking through Mr. Van Ness, says,* 'The letter which you yesterday delivered me, and your subsequent communication, in Col. Burr's opinion evince no disposition on the part of Gen. Hamilton to come to a satisfactory accommodation. The injury complained of and the reparation expected, are so definitely expressed in Col. Burr's letter of the 21st instant, that there is not perceived a necessity for further explanation on his part.'
'The difficulty that would result from confirming the enquiry to any particular times and occasions must be manifest. The denial of a specified conversation only, would leave strong implications that on other occasions improper language had been used.—When and where injudicious opinions have been uttered by Gen. Hamilton must be best known to him, and of him only will Col. Burr enquire. No denial or declaration will be satisfactory, unless it be GENERAL so as wholly to exclude the idea that rumours derogatory to Col. Burr's honour have originated with Gen. Hamilton or have been fairly inferred from any thing he has said.'
I repeat that in this letter, prest to specify by Gen. H. Mr. Burr, completely abandons his first ground, and, no longer able to conceal his views, has recourse to something unstated and explainable, but which, evidently, embraces every political word and act, relating to Mr. Burr in the life of the deceased. He now calls upon Gen. H. to explain and atone for rumours which he does not even condescend to state! Predetermined hostility cannot be more manifest. Well might Gen. Hamilton remark that, whether the rumours unstated by Mr. Burr were in circulation "openly or in whispers, they have a form and shape and might be specified."
The passages from Mr. Burr's letter first quoted are worthy particular attention, for they shew, more clearly and strongly than any thing else, his ultimate object, which, at first was concealed under the pretended offensive contents of Dr. Cooper's letters.
"The difficulty," says this very cunning and ingenious gentleman, "that would result from confining the enquiry to any particular times and occasions, must be manifest.—The denial of a specified conversation only, would leave strong implications that on other occasions improper language had been used."
Here Mr. Burr has a form and shape: he is tangible. He finds Gen. Hamilton extremely ready and willing to explain, frankly and with definiteness, the conversation to which Dr. Cooper refers, provided it be specified by his antagonist. Unable any longer to parry the strokes of the Gen. finding that his propositions are fair, and his arguments irresistibly cogent and persuasive, he casts from him the puny shackles of his first complaint, and, occupying a new and very different position, declares, explicitly, that the denial of the specified conversation to which Dr. Cooper refers and which he is fearful Gen. Hamilton can, consistently with truth and honour, deny, would leave strong implications that on other occasions improper language had been used.
Here then he abandons that conversation as not being sufficiently offensive, taking it for granted, that if specified, Gen. Hamilton could, consistently with honour and truth, deny it. But Mr. Burr asserts that the denial of that conversation would leave strong implications that on other occasions, improper language had been used! This is the most cruel cut of all! It is a self admission clear and strong enough to convict him, in any court of equity, of deliberate murder.
What is now the ground of challenge? "Strong implications that, on other occasions, improper language had been used." Gen. Hamilton then was to fight Mr. Burr because strong implications might remain that improper language had been used, but where and when Mr. Burr knew not! And shall the life of a distinguished citizen be taken away under a pretence so frivolous? Will our citizens sanction, upon such grounds, a deed fraught with so much injustice and horror?
And since strong implications might remain, Mr. Burr, in the same paragraph, says, that "No denial or declaration will
* See letter No. 8. as published in the Evening Post.
be satisfactory, unless it be GENERAL, so as wholly to exclude the idea that rumours, derogatory to his honour, have been fairly inferred from any thing he has said."
These general remarks embraced the entire period of Gen. Hamilton's knowledge of Col. Burr and rendered it impossible to give a satisfactory explanation. Mr. Burr had now determined to put it out of the power of Gen. Hamilton to avert the impending blow.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
FOR LONDON or LIVERPOOL, The American Ship REBECCA, Captain Fraser. Burthen about 400 Hhds. tobacco—just arrived from Rotterdam—can take in cargo in 3 days: and will go to either port, for which 200 hds. are first offered. George Murray & Co.
FOR SALE, 50. Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few hds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1800 Bbls. FLOUR, greatest part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 3900 Bbls. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. August 14. tf 73
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.
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 LONDON, THE SHIP PLANTER, Wilson Boorn, Master. Having three-fourths of her cargo engaged, will positively sail in three weeks. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the captain or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 460 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, made from new wheat—now a-float. August 18. 6 78
ROBERTSON & BROWN, HAVE FOR SALE, Trinidad and St. Vincent's SUGARS. 30 puncheons fine old RUM. Madeira WINE.—And 80 hogsheads James River TOBACCO. THEY WANT TO CHARTER, A VESSEL, of 5 to 700 barrels burthen, for a Windward Island. Aug. 18. 6 83
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogsheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo.—ALSO,
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 now discharging 47 hogsheads of prime CLARET, which we offer for sale. C. & F. Whittle. August 16. tf 76 CASH GIVEN FOR White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves.
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 LONDON, THE SHIP CUMBERLAND, Joseph Blake, Master. Will sail with all convenient speed, three fourths of her cargo being now ready. For Freight of the remainder, or Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to Wm. Pennock. August 11. tf 71
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 in the course of a few days, or will take a freight to the West Indies, if applied for in the course of ten days.
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
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, THE SCHOONER SILVIA, N. F. Adams, Master. Burthen 650 barrels, newly sheathed, and in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phineas Dana.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD 30 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. August 23. tf 102
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 Teak Wood, and coped 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
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 200 bbls. NEW FLOUR, Principally Superfine. Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 23. tf 99
BILLS on BALTIMORE. Apply to Oliveira Fernandes & Co. August 25. 3 107
FOR SALE, 144 hlds. Prime Richmond TOBACCO. Gilliat & Mackinder. August 9. tf 61
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 13 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. 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
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DISCONTINUE 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 stand 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 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 23. tf 108

The European advices which we present in this number, are chiefly extracted from Baltimore papers, received by the packets.
The old subject of the invasion is renewed with a degree of confidence, seemingly demanding attention. Though every reader will form his own opinions, we cannot refrain from expressing ours. We see nothing new to induce us to believe that any immediate attack will be made. The gasconading of the Imperial Corsican, and his min-ions, we have long been accustomed to. He sees the disposition of the present ministry; and knows that they meditate offensive measures. To frustrate or retard these intentions, it is necessary to renew, and increase, the alarm of invasion; to persuade the English government that no part of the regular troops can be spared. We think of the new apprehensions thus, and thus only.
Editorial conjectures are against the probability of a continental coalition. Upon this subject we can only oppose conjecture against conjecture: and although so much further removed from the scene of action, we just know as much of the designs of the cabinet as the London printers. All they can do is to reason from known to unknown; and the same path is open to every one. One thing is very certain, that the minister never would commit to a babbling press his views on such a subject, nor the progress he had made in it; when on the secrecy with which it is conducted, in a great measure, depends its success.
The restoration of the king's health must be of great importance to Great Britain, at this critical moment, in her foreign relations. Confirming the ministry it gives confidence to foreign nations, which could not be imparted by a regency, existing upon the chance of a moment, and which was liable to be, from day to day, succeeded by an administration essentially different, in principle and conduct, from that it would direct. Perhaps it is equally fortunate for the internal affairs of England. But there is another portion of the empire, which must wait for its first ray of freedom from other hands than those which now sway its clouded destinies.—Ireland does not appear to have one friend amongst those in power. At present this subject however is of secondary import. We think the continuance of Mr. Pitt as minister necessary to the liberties of the United Kingdom; and in the safety of the whole we lose sight of the sufferings of a part.
Mr. BURN, it appears, took the sage precaution to invest himself with silken armour, before he went out to meet General Hamilton. It has been lately discovered that silk is to the modern, what steel or brass was to the ancient, warrior. and as the latter never met his antagonist without his coat of mail, it would not be just to refuse the former his coat of silk.
Mr. Ritchie, the Richmond "Enquirer", complains of want of arrangement in the Norfolk papers. No one can urge the same cause of complaint against Mr. Ritchie's paper, who has observed his late arrangement of the Organick Senatus-Consulum.
VOLNEY has resigned his seat in the Conservative (perhaps as properly called the mutative ) Senate. He was one of the very small minority that voted against the consultum which changed the form of the government. He has now got something to add to his next edition of the Ruins of Empires .
In a late action off Ostend, a shell from one of the batteries fell upon the main deck of the British ship Rattler. While the fuse was burning, a boy put his hat upon it, and, before it had time to burst, threw hat and shell overboard; and thereby probably saved the ship.
Prince Louis Buonaparte has paid 1,500,000 francs, for a Hotel in Paris, a sum nearly equivalent to 300,000 dollars.
EPIGRAM
On a Woman of Malabar, weeping excessively at the loss of her Husband.
STRANGER.
Sure never with affliction more sincere, Did widow heave a sigh! or shed a tear!
MAN OF MALABAR.
'Tis true.—But think not parting grieves her so, They must not part; and hence her sorrows flow.*
* Perhaps all our readers may remember that by the Laws of Malabar, a widow is obliged to destroy herself on her husband's funeral pile.
It will be recollected, that, some time ago, the British ship Leander fired upon the Revenue Cutter of New-York. This act, unexplained, and connected with the other conduct of the British ships of war, at and off that port, was justly held to be an aggravated outrage. Captain Skene has appeared in the New York Gazette with the intention of doing away, by explanation, any unfavorable impression, which that circumstance may have given rise to. The transaction may have been as he has stated it, and no great de-
gree of culpability thence incurred; but still we think that the molestation our trade has lately met with in that quarter, particularly from the Leander and Cambrian, nay the very act of lying off any of our ports for the avowed purpose of disturbing our commerce, deserves every pointed mark of condemnation from the people, and the dignified interference of the government of the United States; if it has any dignity to exert.
His Majesty's ship LEANDER, August 14th, 1804.
SIR,
It was reported to me that a French privateer was passing near his Majesty's ship, and on examination, the vessel did appear to carry a large French pendant, without an ensign. The boats were immediately armed and a gun fired to bring this vessel too.—She hoisted American colour's: we fired no more; and the boats were instantly recalled.
This little incident, I am grieved to find, has been construed into premeditated insult to the American national flag; than which, nothing can be further from my intention, or more directly contrary to the sentiments of the British government, and the particular order of the Admiral under whom I have the honour to serve.
I beg, sir, that you will not suffer such misrepresentations to gain ground, without contradiction and explanation. It is cruel and unjust, to put the very worst construction on every act of the British officers and the British nation, who must, in the end, be found, the natural and firmest friends of America.
I am, Sir,
Your very obedient and humble servant,
(Signed) ALEXANDER SKENE.
To Col. Barclay, British Consul General, &c.
From the New-Orleans Union.
We understand that on Saturday last, a patriotic meeting of French citizens was holden, to take into consideration the situation of this province. That a memorial was presented to the assembly destined hereafter, to be forwarded to congress, complaining of innumerable grievances, and boldly and magnanimously asserting the right of the territory to be immediately incorporated into the Union as an independent state. Upon this measure we shall forbear, at present, to make any comments.—The memorial has not as yet been made publick, nor has it been in our power to obtain the most accurate knowledge of its contents.—We shall wait therefore with patience until the committee appointed to obtain subscribers to this new bill of rights, framed by citizen Livingston, and supported by citizens Bore, Tupper, and others, shall design to submit it to publick inspection. At present we shall be content to appeal to the sober good sense of men of all descriptions, to request them to consider and reflect what are the objects, and what will be the inevitable effect of this measure—a measure which we cannot hesitate to pronounce incongruous and premature, fraught with pernicious consequences, and calculated, to disturb the harmony and tranquility which have hitherto been our pride as well as our security.—That the people of Louisiana have a right to remonstrate congress on the subject of any real grievance no man can deny who merits to be the citizen of a free country: but in all cases of popular remonstrance the quo animo is a matter of very serious consideration. In the case of Mr. Livingston's memorial it becomes a question of no little curiosity to determine what are the claims which the people, the very people who have become subscribers to it, really wish that the government of the United States should grant. To say that Louisiana is capable of forming a state at the present moment, according to the constitution of the United States, is saying more, I believe, than M. Bore could prove. As this great question is however determined, and since we are told that it is a truth unquestionable, that we have the right not only in future, but at present, and that congress have violated the treaty of cession, in not having given us before this the exercise of that right, viz. of framing a constitution of government for ourselves and becoming an independent state of the American Union, we may certainly be permitted to inquire how, and in what manner, is this state to be formed? What is to be the extent of its territory? Where is to be the seat of its government; and what will be the annual expense of its establishment?—If these questions cannot be satisfactorily answered, we must conclude that the authors of this memorial complain of grievances which they themselves must be conscious do not exist, and demand rights, which if congress were at this moment to grant, they would not accept. In other words we must look for the motives of these sudden patriots, and determine for ourselves whether they are not hazarding the happiness and prosperity of this country, for the gratification of their own private views and individual ambition.
MISCELLANEOUS.
OF BEAUTY.—By Dr. BEATTIE.
This term is applied to many sorts of agreeable things: we speak of beautiful language, and of a beautiful song, as well as of a beautiful face.—At present I speak of visible beauty chiefly; which may belong, first, to colour ; secondly, to figure ; thirdly, to attitude or gesture ; and fourthly, to motion .—In general it may be observed, that the pleasure we take in looking at what is beautiful, a rose for example, is very different in kind from the pleasure that attends the contemplation of a sublime object, as a great cataract, or a huge and craggy mountain. The latter sensation, (if it may be so called) seems to rouse and elevate the mind, the former to compose it; the one is solemn and serious; the other has a mixture of gladness in it, which disposes the face of the beholder to a smile. Beauty and greatness may be united in the same object, in which case, they mutually adorn each other.—The rainbow in its colours and circular form is extremely beautiful, and at the same time very sublime, on account of its apparent magnitude and elevation.
Colours are beautiful, first, when they convey to the mind a lively sensation, as white and red; secondly, when they cherish the organ of light, as green; thirdly, when they have that character which we term delicacy, and yield a sensation both lively and gentle, as pale red and light blue. But, fourthly, the beauty of a colour depends chiefly on the agreeableness of the ideas it conveys to the mind; for the same colour which in
one thing is very beautiful, may in another be very ugly. The verdure of the fields, for example, is delightful, because it leads us to think of fruitfulness, fragrance, and many other pleasant things; but greenness in the human face would be horrible, because it would suggest the notion of pain, of disease, or of something unnatural.
Colours that look as if they were stained or sullied, or which are so indefinite that one knows not what name to give them, are not often considered as beautiful. But those gradations of colour which we see in flowers, in the plumage of some birds, in the rainbow, in the evening and morning sky, and in many other natural appearances, are beautiful in the highest degree; when the colours so meet away into one another, that, though we discern the change, we cannot mark where the one ends and the other begins. The delicacy wherewith they are blended so far surpasses the ordinary efforts of human skill, that we cannot behold it without admiration. In general, every colour is beautiful that brings along with it the agreeable idea of perfection, of health, of convenience, of intellectual or moral virtue, or of any other sort of excellence. Negroes love their own colour for the same reason that we love ours, because they always see it; because all the people they love have it: and because none are without it, but those who are thought to be strangers and enemies. This at least must be the negro's way of thinking, as long as he remains in his own country; or till he has the singular good fortune to find friends among white people. So much for the beauty of colour.
Perfection and skill are always agreeable; and whatever suggests them to the mind must be so too, and, if visible, is entitled to be called beautiful. For this reason it seems it be, that figures so well proportioned and so complete, as circles, squares, ellipses, hexagons, &c. convey to us the notion of beauty. Want of proportion in figures is not agreeable, and therefore not beautiful, because it makes us think of inconvenience, unskilfulness, and imperfection. Figures, as they appear in furniture, in architecture, or in any other work of art, are more or less beautiful, according as they convey to us, more or less, the idea of skill, convenience, and usefulness. In fact, the beauty of things depends very much, as Socrates rightly thought, upon their utility: for if a thing be useless, we cannot like it; if we do not like it, it will give us no pleasure; and of all beauty it is the character to be pleasing. Were the horse as slow as the snail, we should be more inclined to dislike his unweildy size, than to admire his fine shape.
That form of the human body is accounted beautiful, which conveys the idea of bodily perfection. Now the human body is in its most perfect state in youth; and therefore, in respect of shape , a youthful body is more elegant than that of an infant or old man. Another reason may be given for this, as follows: in all beautiful animals, and in all the most beautiful parts of the animals, the figure is bounded rather by curves, than by straight lines; except where these last may be necessary, as in the legs of animals, to strength and convenience. If the back and the breast of a fine horse were bounded by right lines, instead of that flowing curve which winds so gracefully about them, every one must be sensible, that the beauty of the shape must be lost. Now in the outlines of the body of an infant, the curves are rather too much bent, on account of the redundancy of flesh compared with the smallness of the size; and in the body of an old man, they are too little bent, and approach to right lines, on account of the decay of moisture: in youth they are neither too much bent nor too little, but a middle between both, and then the shape of the body is most perfect.
In the works of nature, the greatest usefulness is often united with perfect beauty of colour and figure; and the more we study them, the more beautiful they appear; because we become the more sensible of their utility, as well as better acquainted with their form. In them too, that which we call beauty is generally smooth, or seems to be so; and is rather small than great, that is, rather below the usual proportion than above it. A craggy mountain is a sublime object, and its crags may add to its sublimity: but a beautiful hill, is, or appears to be, smooth. The statue of Minerva may be tall, dignity being her character; but a gigantic Venus would be absurd. So much for beauty of shape and figure .
Those gestures are graceful, which shew the body to advantage; or which are assumed with ease, and may continue a considerable time without giving pain; or which are suitable to the nature of the person or animal, and to the passion or sentiment that is supposed to be in the person's mind, provided that passion or sentiment be such as we approve. And no gesture is graceful, which conveys any disagreeable idea of unweildiness, infirmity, constraint, affectation, or any evil passion.
The same remarks may be made on beauty of motion. Those motions in general are graceful, which are performed with ease, which imply bodily perfection, and which are naturally expressive of agreeable passions or sentiments in the mind of the person who moves. The motion of some inanimate things is very beautiful; as that of smoke ascending slowly in the sky, of unbroken waves in the sea, and of flags and streamers flying in the wind. The first pleases as an emblem of tranquility; the second on account of the smoothness, greatness, and uniformity; and the last, by the glare of colours, by the easy curvature, and by suggesting agreeable ideas of busy life. The characteristics of beauty, according to some authors, are uniformity, variety, and proportion.—How far each of these may be necessary to form beauty, and why each of them gives pleasure, will perhaps appear from what has been said.
That which in the smallest compass exhibits the greatest variety of beauty, is a fine human face. The features are of various sizes and forms; the corresponding ones exactly uniform; and each has that shape, size, position, and proportion, which is most convenient. Here too is the greatest beauty of colours , which are blended, varied, and disposed, with marvellous delicacy. But the chief beauty of the countenance arises from its expression of sagacity, good nature, cheerfulness, modesty, and other moral and intellectual virtues. Without such expression, no face can be truly beautiful; and with it, none can be really ugly.—Human beauty, therefore, at least that of the face, is not merely a corporeal quality, but derives its origin and essential character from the soul; and almost any person may, in some degree, acquire it, who is at pains to improve his understanding, or repress criminal thoughts, and to cherish good affections: as every one must lose it, whatever features or complexion there may be to boast of, who leaves the mind uncultivated, or a prey to evil passions, or a slave to trifling pursuits.
SPEECH
Of the Imperial Attorney General, before the Court of Criminal Justice, on the Trial of Moreau, and others.
"Every friend to his country was blessing this Government, which was insensibly healing the wounds of the state, when the horrible attempt of the 3d Nivose, meditated for the ruin, served on the contrary only to render manifest an attachment to the government, by inducing us to look back upon the benefits it had conferred since Buonaparte had been at the head of it, and the fear of seeing those civil troubles renewed, which it had appeased.
It was clear, that this attempt had been concocted, and those who had engaged to execute it, were paid by the English Government, and comparing the two governments, Frenchmen of all opinions rallied together, excited by the baseness of the one and the loyalty of the other, which did every thing to restore peace to France.
We learn from the report of the Grand Judge, that unworthy Frenchmen appointed to carry into effect a similar attempt, were again cast upon our soil.
What was the end the conspiracy was to bring about? The prisoners have declared it; they have boasted of it; the re-establishment of the throne of the Bourbons: and what is the throne they would wish to elevate? That of which the first ornaments would have been the pendants of assassins.
Who would they wish to serve? The remains of a feudal Dynasty in the pay of a power known for its natural hatred against France; of a Dynasty which, in flying from a constitutional throne, exposed the nation to all the horrors of anarchy. From whom did they receive their mission? They acknowledge, that the nobility were indifferent, the Clergy faithful, and the people sunk in apathy: they had then no mission to attack that great man invested with the national authority by a solemn act which had received an unanimous assent.
What was the grand end of those who paid them? The evident hatred of the English government, which consulted only its own interest in affording means to carry into effect a plot which, had it succeeded, must have caused the ruin of Lyons, Toulon, Brest, &c. the destruction of our commerce, and have lit up the brands of civil war throughout France.
The Imperial Attorney General divided the accused into seven classes: 1. Those sent from England with Georges at their head, 2. Those who joined them at Paris, 3. The accomplices who came from England, 4. Those who arrived from the Departments, 5. The agents appointed to procure them lodgings in the departments, 6. Those who lodged them in Paris, and 7. Those who received them without knowing their projects.
The facts brought forward in the act of accusation sufficiently establish the existence of the conspiracy.
The presence of Georges at Paris is the most terrible charge that can be brought against him; those whom he brought with him, and who accompanied him, are his accomplices: their union dissipates all kind of doubt concerning the existence of a plot against the safety of the state.
Charles Riviere and the two Polignacs pretend in vain not to have been accomplices in the crimes imputed to Georges; their mission, their connexion with a part of the conspirators which they confess, establish their guilt.
David, Lajolais, Moreau, and Couchery, form the second class.
The Imperial Attorney General, after displaying the circumstances of the mission of David, arrested at Calais 15 months since, when going to seek, in the midst of the enemies of France, for a friend whom he wished to reconcile with Moreau; of Lajolais, who immediately on his arrival in London, published that Moreau had declared himself in favour of the princes; argued from the coincidence of many circumstances that Moreau had a share in the conspiracy, after the first landing of Georges; he proved it by the correspondence which took place at this time between Villeneuve and Fresnières, the mission of Lajolais, the hopes of the French princes, and lastly the sending of Pichegru to execute a project, all the favourable chances attending which had no doubt been communicated to him by Moreau.
Europe is astonished to behold Moreau and Pichegru united; in vain to excuse this reconciliation does Moreau speak of the return of the emigrants, of the amnesty of the Chouans, whom he every where meets; does he think himself authorised in taking the steps he has done to reconcile himself with a man whose treason was known to him?
"Moreau, you are not a private person as you allege; you are a general in chief; you have a pay of forty thousand francs, which is that of actual service; you are surrounded by four aides-de-camp; you are then one of the first of this government, against the maintenance of which you confess that overtures had been made to you, even on the part of the princes. You had duties to fulfil; in this quality, you owed an account of the criminal projects of which you received the confidence. Your silence respecting Pichegru, who already must have been suspected by you, is criminal; you have had conferences according to your avowal, but you deny the first rendezvous, because you feel that it is the most criminal, you do not appear in company with two men, whose union with you would completely establish your being an accomplice.
But your being an accomplice pierces through your half avowals. You have received Pichegru; you own that he asked you questions upon the state of France, the spirit of the armies, &c.
Was it for Moreau to hear complaisantly the questions of the agent of the British Cabinet?
The Imperial Attorney General next explains the plan of conduct which Moreau appears to have adopted in these circumstances.
Georges, hasty and passionate, accustomed to attacks by open force, thought that after a stroke of this kind, the white flag would be immediately hoisted.
Pichegru, more accustomed to reflection, feels that this end cannot be attained without a third person, and he thinks of Moreau. The declaration of Rolland, whose frankness every thing announces, reveals the frankness that Moreau intended taking from the attacks directed by Georges and his accomplices against government.
The crime being consummated, Moreau, the only man of note, would have gone to the senate, and would have taken the reins of government.
"Moreau, you have betrayed the national glory, of which yours made a part. The ser-

vices you have rendered to your country should have made it more dear to you: they cannot excuse the great crime you have participated in."
The Imperial Attorney General, after having spoken of those men whose brigandages in de West, have been titles to associate them in this conspiracy, passes rapidly on to the Ducorps, the vile messengers of Brigands who obtained, by services of this kind, brevets of offices from Lewis XVIII, and proves the guilt of Monnier, Verdet, Spin, Dubuisson, and the girl Hisay, who served the conspirators with attachment, to procure them lodgings.
The court will examine whether Even, committed in this business, by his connections with Debar really served the conspirators intentionally.
He finished with saying "May my painful mission no more have to demand the national severity for such an attempt."
He then concluded by asserting, that the punishment of death must be pronounced against the accused named in the act of accusation; he excepted only Even, Caron, Gallais and his wife, whose intentions were to be judged of by the Court.
BOSTON, August 18.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Yesterday we received English papers to the 6th July, and London to the 4th, about fourteen days the latest. [Six days later than the papers received at the office of the LEDGER.] They are quite barren of political intelligence.
The prospect of a continental coalition did not brighten. Austria, though she has 300,000 men in readiness to take the field, had declared her determination to maintain her neutral system; and we see nothing in the conduct of Russia, which looks like preparation for immediate action. It is true, she was in active preparation for immediate action. It is true, she was in actual negotiation with Great Britain and France; and the emperor had ordered ten sail of the line, and six frigates, with four months provisions, to be equipped for sea; but for what objects can only be conjectured.
In France the hum of invasion had recommenced and it is fact, the preparations were greatly advanced since our last accounts, and still wore every appearance of sober earnestness. The imperial constitution did not meet with any obstructions in its execution; and the Emperor was equally alert in his reviews and excursions, as the first consul had been. The imperial coronation, it was expected would not take place until September. Georges, and the other condemned state prisoners, had not been executed; some had been pardoned but no mention was made of Moreau.
In England things remain tranquil. Mr. Pitt did not appear to be deterred from his efficient measures, by the opposition he had received. His defence bill passed the house of lords, by a majority of 85. For it 154. Against it 69. The bill for abolishing the slave trade had received a go bac in the lords. The British king had perfectly regained his health, and transacted public business as formerly. The discussion of a regency had subsided. The forces of the kingdom were daily increasing. On the first of July, the navy in commission consisted of 104 sail of the line, twenty five frigates, &c. 129 frigates, and 309 smaller vessels. Total 567.
The French fleet in Brest harbour (July 1st) comprised twenty-two sail of the line and ten frigates. The British fleet off that port, at the same time, consisted of thirty five sail of the line, viz. one of 112 guns; one of 110 guns; one of 100; one of 98; four of 80; and 19 of 74 guns; under the following flag officers, Admiral Cornwallis, vice-admirals Corton, Calder and Cottingham; and rear admirals Graves, Northack and Domett.
• These, it will be observed, only make 27 sail of the line: we are not told what the remaining eight are composed of; we suppose 60 gun ships. LEDGER.
August 20. By the Eliza, captain Smith, arrived here yesterday, in 38 days from the Downs.
LONDON, July 4.
The subject of Invasion renewed.
The following is given in a Morning paper as an extract of a private letter from Paris, dated June 18:—"Buonaparte intends next week to set out for the coast; and, as he is to return before the 14th of July, the common belief here is, that should wind and circumstances permit, something will be undertaken before that period."
"The day before yesterday, extra couriers left this city for Holland, Boulogne and Brest, with orders for our naval commanders to seize the first opportunity of putting to sea, and coure qui coure land in England, as many troops as possible, so that before the coronation ceremony, an invasion and victory may be announced."
"Our Brest fleet is nearly as numerous, and the Texel fleet not much inferior, to the English blocking fleet. But both in our fleets and flotillas, are some chosen ships, containing picked and desperate crews, called enfans perdus , who, as an advance guard, are to try to create confusion among their enemies, by boarding, &c. and, by it, permit the remainder of their fleets and transports to escape, and to land their troops in England. Every man of these crews who survives, is to be created a member of the legion of honour, and receive a pension."
"On board these ships are, besides, combustible matters, of a new composition which are said to be inextinguishable ."
"According to what I have heard in conversation with the French naval and military officers, the Brest fleet is intended to invade the West; the Texel fleet the East; and the Boulogne flotilla the South of England. As to Ireland, they said it would fall by itself, if they were victorious in Great Britain."
"These particulars are not secrets here, but talked of in our first and best informed societies."
"That Buonaparte soon will, and must attempt an invasion, Kols only cannot foresee, and traitors dare to deny. He has pledged himself to France and to the world—and prepared as he now is, his own troops will regard a longer delay as a defeat. If we are upon our guard, and possess the same spirit and patriotism which we evinced last year, the sooner we have tried our strength with our irreconcilable foe the better; because we are convinced it will finish to his shame, and perhaps make the first year of his empire the last. With all his powerful means, the real and relative situation of this extraordinary man, is as desperate as in any former part of his career."
of his career. A defeat will inevitably be followed, not only by loss of rank and authority, but that of life itself; for he owes every thing to an uninterrupted success, and flattered as his soldiers have been, with an easy and certain conquest, will soon annihilate the golden imagine, which prosperity alone has set up: Pichegru and Moreau will be remembered, and the universe revenged. Besides, detested and feared as Buonaparte is, every where upon the continent, a defeat would be now, as after the battle of Aboukir, a signal for a new confederacy; and while disunion, disaffection, and perhaps civil wars, raged at home, France would experience an invasion from abroad, and the discontented, enslaved, and oppressed Swiss, Batavians, and Italians, seize the first opportunity to throw off a yoke, which, notwithstanding commanded address and deputations, they wear with so much disgust. Buonaparte has officially notified his elevation to the imperial dignity to the courts of Vienna, Berlin, Copenhagen, Stuttgart and Munich, but no answers had been returned at the date of the last advices from those capitals. It is reported that the French troops are about to evacuate Hanover, which is to be occupied by Prussian troops till a peace.
There is another report in circulation on the continent, that Buonaparte has proposed to Prussia and Russia to partition the electorate of Hanover and the Hanse Towns.
Dispatches were received from J. Borlase Warren, at Petersburg, which are said to be of a very important nature. Whatever may be the result of the communications between the courts of England and Russia, we can have no doubt but that they must refer to objects of very general interest to the states of the continent. It is said that Russian ships, full of troops, have arrived at Corfu.
Another violent cannonade took place on the French coast, between Calais and Boulogne, on Saturday morning, supposed to have been occasioned by some of our cruisers attacking a division of the enemy's flotilla on its way from the eastward to the grand depot at Boulogne.
The prorogation of parliament is fixed for tomorrow month, unless something new and extraordinary shall happen. The bill for the abolition of slavery, which passed the house of commons a few days since, has been checked in the house of lords, by postponing its second reading for three months.
His majesty has completely recovered his health. Buonaparte, in his late addresses to the continental sovereigns, calls them all cousins! but they, we believe, exclaim in return with Father Foigard, in the Beau Stratagem—"the devil burn this relationship, honey."
Private accounts from Paris state, that 960 men of the imperial guard, had preceded Buonaparte to the coast. They add, that between the 21st May and the 7th June, upwards of 200 vessels, some of them with troops, entered Boulogne from Flushing, Ostend, Havre, &c.
All our accounts from the continent concur in stating, that the long menaced invasion is on the eve of being attempted. Our letters from Holland during the week, state that the encampment in the neighbourhood of Beverwick had broken up for the purpose of embarkation, and that all the forces in North Holland were moving towards the Helder, for like purpose.
The circumstance which more than any other convinces us that the enemy are about to engage in some naval enterprise, is, that the crews of all the French privateers are impressed immediately on their return to port, and sent to man the national Marine; so general and so urgent is the order on this subject, that the famous privateer the Bronte, which made greater devastation in our commerce than any other of the enemy's cruisers, has been stripped of all her hands; and we learn, by a letter which we yesterday received from the Phoenix frigate, that she is laid up in passage near Bayonne. There are 4 other privateers, similarly circumstanced, at this latter port, and from thence to Bourdeaux, upwards of twenty. It is not probable that the government would forego the advantages resulting from the active occupation of these cruisers, if their services were not required for objects of more importance; or that they would be prematurely taken from a condition, in which they enriched the country as well as themselves, and materially embarrassed our trade.
On the rumour of peace, the London Times, of July 4, makes the following remarks.
"Since the report that France had made some advances towards peace, the question seems to be, Would it be prudent in Great Britain to listen to any overtures, that must of course be of a temporary nature? Or should we treat them as a mere stratagem of war, as fallacious, and ultimately destructive to our dearest interests?"
"That peace is much to be desired, ought not to be dissembled. Our expenses are great, though if the government attend to the same principles of economy which distinguished the late administration, they need not be ruinous; much of our active industry is absorbed by the military pursuits; foreign conquests present us with no prospect of advantage; and for the sake of humanity itself, we ought to wish for peace."
"On the other hand, is the peace which we have to expect from Buonaparte, the peace which Englishmen ought to desire? Universal empire, at least over the European world, is the darling project, the ruling passion, of the upstart Emperor. He confides in his fortune, hitherto so propitious, and expects every thing from it. Will the peace that he shall conclude, then, be any other than a short-lived truce, a temporary suspension of hostilities? England forms the sole substantial impediment to the gratification of his utmost wishes. Could he once subdue England, and get the disposal of her navies, what might he not effect? Will he, if he should conclude a peace, consent to disband his numerous armies? Will he bind himself from making any further preparations? Or will he employ the leisure which such an arrangement will afford, in recruiting his forces, in re-establishing his marine, and in forming or improving such naval alliances as may the better enable him to accomplish his hostile designs?"
"Peace is absolutely necessary to France; it is not so to England, provided a proper degree of public economy be pursued in prosecuting a war. The commerce and manufactures of France are ruined by the war; by peace they would be, in some measure renovated, if not restored. Buonaparte would, therefore, by a peace, acquire a vast accession of popularity, which it is not our interest he should possess. It was, indeed, in the character of "Restorer of Peace," that his government became established. It is not, how-
ever, to be imagined, that the French government will at all relax in its preparations for war and for invasion: it will exert itself to the utmost to ruin us, in either way; but, in our opinion, that of a fallacious peace is far more dangerous. Our decided opinion, indeed, is, that Europe, and England in particular, can have no real, no solid peace, while Buonaparte continues at the head of the French government; and a prosecution of the war, melancholy as is that prospect, is the only circumstance that affords any hope of a change for the benefit of mankind."
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE.
Philadelphia, August 17, 1804.
Mr. DUANE, Sir, Be pleased to publish the enclosed extract of a letter from the commercial agent of the United States, at the port of Antwerp, dated May 24, 1804.
P. MUHLENBERG, Collector.
"In consequence of the late instructions given by the French government to their different marine officers, to examine all neutral vessels that may enter the ports of France, it being alleged that English ships of war have put persons on board that are not admissible in this country; I judge it advisable to inform all masters of vessels, and the citizens of the United States, that it is not only necessary that all the officers and crew should be on the roll of equipage, but likewise all passengers who must, notwithstanding, have regular passports testifying that they are citizens of the United States, or such other country as they may belong to (not English.)"
INSURGENCY.
From the Lycoming Gazette, August 16.
Our accounts from Tioga are of a very alarming nature. It appears those assassins and incendiaries are determined to go on, in opposition to the laws and authority of the state. Threats have been publickly made by a person or persons residing in that country, that they will have a fresh hide (meaning the skin of a Pennsylvanian, or persons leasing from the Pennsylvanians) in the course a few days—they also declare that they will take the governor's life before the first of October, &c. When such are the threats of those men, what are the poor settlers who oppose their proceedings to expect—plunder and massacre—Justice and mercy cry aloud for the interference of government, and unless the measures of the executive are prompt and energetic those villains will be suffered to remain in quiet possession of property to which they have no just claim whatever.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Armed schooner Eagle, Kemp, 32 days from Gonaives, Coffee—Thomas Willock and George Beal—Sailed in company with the Schooner Amphion, Kilbourn, of Baltimore, 8 guns; brig Happy Couble, Story, of New-York, 10 guns; brig Phoebe, Bishop, of Baltimore, 4 guns; and schr Fair Play of New-York—Left at Port-au-Prince, the ship Sampson, Atkins, of New-York, of 20 guns and 80 men, one third loaded, ship Neptune of Philadelphia, of 18 guns and 100 men. On the 12th inst. in lat. 25, long. 71, fell in with a Freuch privateer schooner which after exchanging about fifty shot, bore away.
Ship Zephyr, Pearse, 8 days from Portsmouth, N. H. Ballast, to the master.
Brig Maria, Hatton, 64 days from Bourdeaux, Wine and Brandy—W. Pennock.
British brig Dianna, Touzel, 30 days from Demerary, Ballast—James Brown of Richmond—On the 21st inst. in lat. 32, long. 71, spoke the brig Recovery of Washington, N. Carolina, bound to Barbados, out 3 days.
Schooner Unity, Hinchman, from Martinique, last from Guadalupe in 12 days, Sugar, Coffee and Molasses, P. Henop. The Lilly Sloop of War, captured some time since on the coast of South-Carolina, had arrived at Bassaterre, and going round to Point-Petre, was attacked by several boats from a British frigate—the British were beaten off with the loss of 60 men, the Lilly lost nearly as many—Left at Guadalupe for this port—Left at Martinique, brig President Jefferson, Brown, of Kennebec, bound to New-York; Equator, Gould, of Kennebec; Clothier, Jifferson; schooners Fair Lady, Sawyer, and Betsey, Little, of Boston; brig America, Mitten, Kennebec; brig Susan, Hyde, Hartford; schooner Lydia & Polly, Bacon of Boston; schooner Little The schooner Virginia, Forsyth, was at Port-Rico the 7th inst. to sail in 15 days.
The Mary, Goodrich, and the Hetty, Reynolds, both from this port were at Dover the 3d July. Cherub, Hutchins, of Portsmouth.
Brig Mary Louisa, Lathan, 19 days from St. Thomas, Fustick and Sugar—Thomas Willock—Left there the schooner John, Bayton, of this port to sail for St. Croix in 4 days.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Zephyr, Pearse, Portsmouth. Brig Diana, Towzel, Guernsey. Maria, Hatton, Bourdeaux. Sch'r. Eagle, Kemp, Gonaives. Unity, Hinchman, Martinique.
CLEARED.
Ship Aberdeen, Morgan, London. Brig Commerce, Bowers, Charleston.
FERGUSON's Packet, will sail for Baltimore, on Sunday. August 30.
BROWN's Packet, will sail for Baltimore, on Tuesday. August 30.
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 Everitt'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, At the same time 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 Ashley.
The Trustee.
August 18. 90
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 McGowan—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. tds 108
I FOREWARN all persons from trusting the Crew of the Danish Brig Vertrowen, lying at Portsmouth as I will not pay any of their debts.
Job: Christoph: Moje. August 25. 3* 108
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
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. 2m 91
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are afforded packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by
Gilliat & Mackinder.
August 21. tf 92
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner ANN ELIZA, Capt. SMALL, from Ant-Coye,
76,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE.
For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
August 21. tf 86
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Ship DART, Captain Peck, from Cadiz, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, & 2000 Butheis SALT.
For sale by Richard Bowden & Co.
August 9. tf 60
TO LEASE,
TWO LOTS OF GROUND in Rothers's Lane.—Also, one LOT at the head of said lane, fronting the residence of Mr. William Pennock.—Enquire to JOHN HODGES, Smith's Point. August 18. tf 82
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
OFFERS FOR SALE, By the Piece or Package, at his Store of
GERMAN GOODS,
  85 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Os-naburghs.  Cotton Checks & Handkerchiefs.    70 do. Hessian and brown Rolls.  Fine Brabant Lace.    350 do. White Rolls.  200 Pieces Velvet Ribbands.    130 do. excellent Checks.  Fine Black Silk Velvet.    125 do. Britannias.  1 Box Mill Saws, and Augers.    30 do. brown Holland.  Ware House Hinges and Iron Plates.    35 do. Fine Shirt Linen.  Bird Cages and Seeds.    15 do. do. Sheetings.  Frying Pans & Shovels.    40 do. do. Cloths & Coatings.  A quantity of Baskets.    13 do. Saddle Cloths  Brass Andiron & Candle Sticks.    20 Liquor Cases.  Table Knives & Forks.    15 Boxes Spanish Segars.  Steel Snuffers & Scissors    90,000 Marbles.  Backgammon Tables & Chess men.    A quantity of Toys.  40 dozen English Mustard.    German Nuns Thread.  600 M. common Needles.    1000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels  Battle Doors and Birds.    5 boxeshort Pipes  Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints    3 do. Slates & Pencils.  Double barrel Guns.    1 Hhd. Japaned Ware.  12 dozen coarse Shirts.    Looking Glasses English gift.  Portable Writing Desks.    Do. of Mahogany, all kinds.  Best Quills and Lead Pencils.    Elegant Waiters.  Sealing Wax & Wafers.    Patent Needles.  Tooth Brushes, of all kinds.    Violins, Flutes and Clarinets.  Ivory & Dressing Combs    Best Italian and common Violin Strings.  Best English Playing Cards.    Fifes and Instruction Books.  Coffee Mills and Oil Cloths.    Elegant Violin Bows.  Padlocks of all kinds.    Spectacles first quality.  Best German Bed Tickling.    Razors and Pen Knives, of do.  Fine Cotton Stockings.    1 Case cheap Jewellery.  Night Lamps and Lanterns.    Razor Hones & Straps.  Beads, a large quantity.    Thread Stockings, extra fine.  Suspenders and Pocket Books.     Dressing Cases and Metal Spoons.     Silk Umbrellas.  
ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF
GLASS WARE,
CUT AND PLAIN—Consisting of
  Decanters.  Bird Glasses.    Turnblers.  Sugar Dishes & Cruits.    Wine Glasses.  Flower Vases, &c. &c.    Jellies, Lemonade and Punch Glasses.  ALSO,    Glass Pitchers, elegantly cut.  China Tea Sets.    Salt Cellars  Do. Cups and Saucers.     Do. Tea Pots.     Elegant Bowls, &c. &c.   The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above. August 11. law. tf. 31
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA.
Apply to
C. & F. Whistle.
July 24. 38

Mathematical Instruments, &c.  Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and  LEVIN DORSEY; No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town-Point. ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeromathick 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. Circumferenters, 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, assorted, 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 Public 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 cut 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 cart 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 those 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
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'Orant, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to William Vaughan, Adm'or. August 21. tf 90
FOR SALE, 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 30 Hhds. 40 Tierces. } Muscovada Sugar. 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 23. tf 45
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. 6w 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. 36
JOHN RORKE & Co. Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square, Cognac, } BRANDY. Cinnamon. Old Peach, } Cloves. Apple, } Pepper. Antigua, and Wind- } Mustard. ward Island, Rum. Race & Ground Ginger. Holland and Country } Almonds. Gin. Raisins. L. P. Madeira, } Fig Blue. Sherry, } Starch. Teneriffe, } Refined Salt Petre. Imperial, } Powder and Shot. Hyson, } Godfroid's Havana Se- Young Hyson, } gars, of the first qua- Loaf and Muscovado, } lity. Sugar. Nails. Coffee. Scythe Blades. Chocolate. Baltimore Iron. French and Italian Oil. Steel. Olives. Cart Wheel Boxes. Capers. Irish Glue. Basket Salt. Mould Candles. Pearl Barley. Corks. Mace. Wrapping Paper. Nutmegs. July 17. tf
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
FRESH TEAS. Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } TEAS, HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } 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 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & Co. Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing  PAINTER'S COLOURS, and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gallons Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigris; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes. July 17, tf 14
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 Gingham. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
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
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 100 hds. 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 Noyeau, and two new Cables. C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
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
FOR SALE, New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT, And immediate possession given, 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 eligibly situated on Main-street, 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. 11
SUGAR. 18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by William Hartshorne, jun. July 17. 22
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 Phenix 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&law3m 48
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.
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 Purky. July 17. tf 15
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
STRATTON & COLE, HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  GROCERIES; CONSISTING OF Antigua, } RUM. Nests Wooden Ware. Jamaica, } Wool Cards. Wd. Island, } Bacon. New England, } Pork. French, } BRANDY. Mariners Compasses. Peach, } Quadrants. Apple, } Spy Glasses. Holland, } GIN. Hour. Country, } 1-2 Minute } GLASSES Sherry, } 1-4 do. } Malaga, } WINE. White Lead, Imperial, } Venetian Red, } PAINTS. Hyson, } TEA. Yellow, Young Hyson, } Spanish Brown, Loaf, } SUGAR. Blue, Brown, } Tar. Molasses, } Turpentine. Vinegar, } White, } BUNTING. Nutmegs, } Red, } Allspice, } Blue, } Pepper, } Small, } LINES. Cinnamon, } Deep Sea, } Ginger, } Bed Cords. Chewing Tobacco, } Seine Twine. Spanish, } SEGARS. Wrapping do. American, } Indigo. Powder & Shot, } Blueing. Allum, } SALT. Window Glass. Blown, } Knives and Forks. Superfine, } FLOUR. Pamp Tacks. Fine, } An assortment of Cast- Coffee, } ings. Chocolate, } Earthen Ware assorted. July 17. tf 6
FOR SALE, A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis. August 11. tf 67
A few hogsheads Richmond Tobacco, For sale by PHINEHAS DANA. July 19. tf 26.
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A YOUTH who has a tolerably good EDUCATION, and can be well recommended, may hear of a situation in a DRY GOOD STORE, by applying to the Editors of the Publick Ledger. August 11. tf 69
District of Virginia. United States of America. United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. } UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honourable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the Collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Teste, Seth Foster, Clerk N.D.C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. 1aw6w. 23.
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