Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-12-01 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLIC LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDA.
VOL. VI.
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1, 1809.
NO. 59.
We want to Purchase or Charter, A SHIP, Of from 4 to 600 hogheads, FOR SALE, 8000 bushels coarse SALT, 650 hogheads Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO, 140 bales Sea Island COTTON. C. & F. WHITTLE. November 22.
FOR CHARLESTON, The Sch'r BROTHERS. For passage only, apply on board at Wilcock's wharf. November 22.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship ARISTIDES, Captain Williams, Moses Myers & Son. Who have for Sale, 60 hhds. and 5 tierces choice Molasses, on the wharf - and in Store, Russia and Raven's Duck; French Brandy, Muscovado Sugar; best Green Coffee; Teneriffe Wine, Sherry Wine; No. 1, 2, and Mess Beef, New York Port. November 10.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship PLUTARCH, Captain George Bacon, Moses Myers & Son. For Sale on board of said Ship, 8000 Bushels Coarse SALT. November 10.
For Charter, The Ship General Colbourn, Capt. Prince, burthen 243 tons. MOSES MYERS & SON. Stoved SALT for sale on board the above Ship, and a few CRATES In Store - RUSSIA and RAVEN'S DUCK. November 3.
For Charter, The Brig CONCORD, J. Nason, master, burthen 300 bds. is in good order and ready for a cargo. Moses Myers and Son. Who offer for Sale, A few firkins fresh BUTTER, 10 pipes Gin; 30 barrels Lime Juice, Soap, Candles, and Cheese in Boxes, 60 barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef. October 9.
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner SIBAE, Capt. Star, burthen 800 barrels, AND FOR BOSTON, The Sch'r Two Brothers, Capt. Clentman - will take Freight. Moses Myers & Son. Who have for Sale, 15 pipes best Holland GIN. November 17.
Office of the Marine Insurance Company, Norfolk, October 16, 1809. The President and Directors of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORFOLK, have this day declared a dividend of ONE DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS on each Share of Stock, which will be paid to the Stockholders, their Attorneys, or legal Representatives, on the 26th day of this present month, or at any time after. Applications for payment to be made at this office, between the hours of ten and two o'clock. John Cowper, Sec'y.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale at their Warehouse at the corner of Maxwell's Wharf, 22 bales Louisiana COTTON, 25 pieces Russia CANVAS, 40 do. German RAVEN'S DUCK, 130 do. do. OZNABURGS, 350 do. do. BROWN ROLLS, 100 do. do. WHITE ROLLS, 40 do. do. BESSAN ROLLS, 4000 COFFEE BAGS, 1500 Three Bushel SACKS, A few pieces extra fine SHIRT LINEN, 20 Pieces German SHIRTING, 70 Boxes superior quality Spanish SEGARS, 300 weight GLUE, 120 boxes Short PIPES, 30 dozen excellent SHEVES, 1000 weight St. Domingo COFFEE, 4000 do. Jamaica do. Nicmeyer and Von Kapff. Note - We will take in payment Norfolk, Newbern, and Cape Fear Bank Notes; or barter for Flour, Sugar, Pork, &c. N. & V. K.
We also offer for Sale, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, with approved security, or in barter for West India or Domestic Produce, That entire Stock of our GOODS, contained in our Store on Main-street, consisting in an elegant and particularly well assorted assortment of Cutlery, Glassware, Looking Glasses, and Fancy Articles. Together with the unexpired lease of two years from the 1st January next, of the whole HOUSE, which may easily be converted into two separate Tenements, and has very excellent dry Cisterns. For wholesale and retail business, this stand is fully equal to any on the Main-street. Apply to the above. November 5.
NEW GOODS. Wood & Hastings, Have just received via Baltimore, an additional supply of Staple and Fancy Goods, Among which are COTTONS, 5 Trunks Fancy Calicoes, 2 do. Shirting Cottons, part very fine, 2 do. Cambric Muslins, 1 case Dimities, Cambric do. Fancy Muslins, 1 do. Ginghams, Genoa, Constitution and Madison Cords, 1 do. Madras Handkerchiefs, 1 do. Cotton Balls (white and coloured) 1 do. Superfine Quiltings, &c. &c. SILKS AND FANCY. Elegant Rich Lace Handkerchiefs, worked with gold, do. Silk Shawls, great variety of Lustings, Black Florence Silks, Black Florentine, Elegant Silk Hosiery, Manton do. Silk Gloves, Lace Sleeves, and Armlets, Sewing Silks assorted, &c. &c. LINENS. 1 case 4-4 Irish Linens, part very fine, 1 do. Brown do. 1 do. Irish Sheetings, 1 do. Long Lawns, 1 do. White Rolls, 3 bales German Linens, Linen Cambricks, Threads, &c. &c. WOOLLENS. 4 bales superfine, middling, and common Broad Cloths, London superfine Dress Cassimere, Coatings, Backings, Brizes, Plains, Kendal Cottons, Point Blankets, Rose Blankets, Scarlet, Red, and White Flannels, do. do. Drab and Green Pelisse Flannels, do. do. Black Bumbazets, Wildbores, Hosiery, &c. India Cottons, large assortment. November 10.
FALL GOODS. Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ships Caledonian and Despatch, from London, and United States from Liverpool, their FALL SUPPLY, which with their Stock in hand comprises a very extensive and general assortment, consisting of almost every kind of Woollen, Silk, Linen, and Cotton GOODS, Cutlery and Hardware. ALSO, Fine and coarse Hats, Sars Twine, Stationary, Pipes, Coppers, and Patent Shot - All of which they will sell on very moderate terms for Cash or approved paper. October 14.
Fall and Winter Goods. The Subscriber having this summer visited the principal Manufacturers in Towns in England and Scotland, where he collected an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, (Part of which he is now loading, the value are daily expected) his assortment consists of Gentlemens' Superfine and Ladies' fashionable Pelisse Cloths; Cassimeres and coarse Woollens; Linens, Diapers and Sheetings; Cotton Goods in great variety; Hats, Hosiery, and Glassware; Hardware, Nails and Cutlery of every description. From his experience and mode of purchasing, he flatters himself to being able to supply his friends and the public, on as good terms as can be found in any part of this country. George M'Intosh. October 11.
Fall and Winter Goods. WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED 53 packages of Staple & Fancy Goods, Comprising an extensive assortment, which will be sold at low prices for Cash, or approved paper. October 11. Fresh Malaga FRUIT. The CARGO of the Schooner Two Brothers, landed this day on Commerce Street, consisting of 150 Qrs. Casks Rich Sweet Mountain WINE; 50 barrels SUN RAISINS, 60 boxes Muscatel do. 10 do. do. do. 25 doz FIGS; 25 barrels shelled ALMONDS, 250 doz GRAPES; 50 do. OLIVES, 25 boxes VERMACELLA. A small quantity of CORK For Sale on moderate terms by Moses Myers & Son. Who Want, White Oak STAVES. November 10.
A BARGAIN. Will be exchanged for NEGROES at a fair valuation, That Valuable Fire-Proof HOUSE, at the intersection of Commerce and Little Water Streets. It is extremely well calculated for a Boarding House, as it contains two tenements, and is elegantly situated. Apply to William Caumack, or John Brown. November 5.
FOR SALE, 1000 SPANISH HIDES, Of superior quality. Apply to J. MORAN. October 11.
Samuel Coleman, Opposite the Market, Westward, has received supply of fresh NEWARK SHOES, consisting of Ladies' KID SHOES, do. Cork Soled Morocco Shoes, do. thick bottomed do. do. do. Slips and Ties do. do. Velvet do. Gentlemen's Fine Shoes, do. Morocco Pumps, Girls Morocco Slips and Ties, do. Leather do. do. do. Strong Shoes, Boys Morocco Pumps, do. Lined and bound Leather Shoes, do. Strong do. do. Children's Morocco and Leather Bootees and Ties, Servant's very strong Leather Shoes. ALSO, A quantity of Ladies' and Gentlemen's SHOES, made here, and a very large assortment of BOOTS made in his Factory, of the best materials and workmanship that Philadelphia and Norfolk would furnish; Boys BOOTS, &c. &c. The above articles will be sold as low, some of them lower than such can be purchased in this country. A few bales of COTTON - and Martin's Double Branded FLOUR. November 15.
40 quarter casks Sherry WINE, 5 pipes Jonthi proof Cogniac BRANDY. For Sale by Moses Myers & Son. October 18.
FOR SALE, The LOT in the town of Portsmouth, situated on North Street, between the property of W. H. Wilson Esq. and the late R. B. Elliot, fronting on North Street 47 1/2 feet, and extending back to Elizabeth River. On which are situated a substantial two story DWELLING HOUSE, 29 feet square, in good order; a Small House and a large well of excellent Water; also a Garden extending about 50 feet towards the river. Terms may be known by applying to Mr. ARNEREW KIDD, of Portsmouth, or to the Editor of this Paper. November 8.
Boot and Shoe Factory. EDWARD GRANNISS, RETURNS his thanks to his customers for past favours, and begs to re-announce He has on hand an assortment of KID and MOROCCO LEATHER, likewise Ladies' KID and MOROCCO SHOES; MEN'S SHOES, and BOOTS of different qualities; he has supplied himself with a stock of as good materials as any in Norfolk, and flatters himself that by strict attention, and a desire to give satisfaction, that he will obtain the approbation of those who will have the goodness to favour him with their custom; having a number of good workmen, he is able to execute all orders with neatness and despatch. He has also a number of various colours, that are esteemed so fashionable in New York, and would think the Ladies to call and examine them. E. GRANNISS, informs those who are in the habit of retailing COMBS, that he has samples of Mock Shell Combs, persons wishing to purchase will please to call at No. 87, Main Street, where orders for any quantity will be attended to, and punctually executed. November 13.
A small, but Valuable FARM for Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER owns a Farm of about 200 acres, in the County of York, which he is disposed to sell - It lies nearly half way between the towns of York and Hampton, and is bounded on its southern side by the main road leading from Hampton, through York and Williamsburg to Richmond. It would therefore be a good stand for a Tavern or Store, or the Shop of a Mechanick; the soil is every where fertile, and in some parts highly so; and perhaps no land promises, from the nature of soil and other advantages, with more certainty to reward its cultivator. It lies near a Water Grist and Saw Mill, and within about two miles of a good public landing. The river on which this landing is established, is remarkable for the fine quality as well as the abundance of its Fish and Oysters. Upon the upper part of the land, there is a small Dwelling House, in which there is a tenant for the present year; but the house is of little value; there are no other buildings on the land. Mr. Gerard Robinson, who resides near it will show it to any one disposed to view it, and either he or Capt. Mallory Todd, of Smithfield, or Mr. Richard Young, of Watwick Town will treat for the sale of it, or application may be made to Merit M. Roblison. Smithfield, October 18.
WILLIAM PENNOCK, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced the Auction and Commission Business. His Office is at present in Rowden's wharf, lately occupied by Alexander Maclure, where orders will be thankfully received. November 10.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumbey and River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obeys's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1930 and another of 1500 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Obeys's river. These Tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1600 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior value, but excellent Grass and Land - For further particular apply to Luke Wheeler. October 12.
GEORGE M'INTOSH, Has received by the Ship General Colbourn, from London, and the Norfolk from London, in addition to his former assortment, Patent Silk HATS, Glazed Leather do. Superfine Plain and Black Cloths, and fashionable Cassimeres, A great variety of Fashionable and Fancy Wall-cloths, Sents and Venetian Carpeting by the piece or half, Superfine Welch Flannels and Plaid, London Glue and Turkey Oil Stones, Spikes, Nails and Tacks, Coppers and White Lead, Hardware in great variety, consisting of fashionable and plain Buttons. Fashionable Sets of Tea Trays, Plated Sets of Harness and Bittle Mountings, Worsted Webbing and Coach Laces, Plated Biddle and Chair Sets of every description, Plated patent and common Stirrup Irons, Patent Locks of all sorts, made on a new principle, so that they cannot be picked, nor opened with false keys. Metal Tea Kettles and Stew Pans, with almost every article in the Hardware and Cutlery Line. ALSO, Crates of EARTHENWARE, Small Sets Blue Table China, Assorted hogheads of the best Liverpool Glassware, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. November 8.
German Linens, Sacking, &c. For Sale by the Subscriber, 8 Bales Hemp OZNABURGS, 3 do. Flax do. 5 do. Brown ROLLS, 3 do. HOLLANDS, 750 Sacks of best twilled SACKING, COFFEE, LOAF SUGAR, &c. James Thorburn. November 8. THE SUBSCRIBER Has commenced business on Campbell's wharf, No. 5, where he has on hand, and will constantly keep, a good supply of Articles in the GROCERY LINE, Which he will sell on moderate terms for Cash. Dennis Dawley, WHO WANTS, A Smart LAD of respectable connections to attend the Store. November 8. ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, WILL SELL, at a credit of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, his most Desirable, Large, and Commodious DWELLING-HOUSE, In the centre of the City, on the Main-street, thereon whereon he at present resides - Captain JAMES THURBER, residing in Norfolk, will give more particular description of the property to any person applying - If the property is disposed of, he will then Sell Eight other TENEMENTS, All well situated for commercial or other purposes, on the Main-street, at a price which shall net the purchaser a certain annual return of eight per cent in rents, and which are scarcely ever untenanted. November 8. To Parents and Nurses. As Worms are the greatest enemy to Children, so the Oil of Worm Seed is found, from its properties, to be the greatest friend. It is easy to administer, a drop to every year, and requires no particular restrictions, put up with printed directions, and warranted genuine by N. Gregory. November 8. John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Schooner Norfolk, from London, The following ARTICLES, Which will be sold low for Cash or short credit, 41 cases MATS, fine and coarse, 11 bales Superfine Cloths; 6 do. Oznaburgs, 2 do. Sacking, 17 do. Sail Cloth, English and East Coker, 8 do. of Slops, Shirts, Jackets and Trowsers, 32 cases Coppers; 20 doz. doz. doz. 75 do. S. skins, ft in 4 to 7 Lbs. 29 do. Mats, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, and 200 5 tons best London White Lead, 100 casks London Brown Stout Porter. And in Store, A general assortment of Dry Goods, 30,000 weight best Green Coffee, 10,000 do. St. Domingo do. 2,000 bushels Liverpool Stoved Salt, 100 sacks do. And a few Well Toned Grand and Square PIANO FORTES, With additional Keys. October 25. Columbian Mills FLOUR. THE SUBSCRIBERS Are, and will be regularly supplied with FLOUR From the above Mills, which will be for Sale at the usual market price in the United States. C. & F. WHITTLE. September 22. For Rough Mill. Of good quality, which will be for Sale at the usual market price in the United States. C. & F. WHITTLE. November 5.

FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1, 1809.
Married—On Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Mansfield, Mr. Stephen P. Rose, Printer, to Miss Sarah A. GIBBONS, both of this place.
Yesterday, in Poughkeepsie, Mr. DRAYTON BILLS CURTIS, Merchant, to Miss MARY WALKER.
The Negotiation.—It appears from the ambiguous paragraph which we copy from the National Intelligencer, that the negotiation between our government and Mr. Jackson is not only at an end, but that no more communications will be received from that minister.
The difference which has arisen seems to be this. Mr. Jackson states, in the first place, that Mr. Canning's despatch of January 23, published by parliament, and republished in our papers, was the only one received by Mr. Erskine in reference to the negotiation which was concluded in April last, just before our elections commenced. To this Mr. Smith replies "that no such declaration had before been made to our government." Here there is no contradiction. But Mr. Smith adds, that "if that despatch had been communicated to our government at the time of the arrangement, or if it had been known that the propositions contained in it were the only ones on which he (Mr. Erskine) was authorised to make an arrangement, the arrangement would not have been made." Now comes the contradiction. Mr. Jackson, in his reply, asserts that Mr. Erskine's instructions were, at the time, "communicated to our government." Here Mr. Secretary Smith and Mr. Jackson are at issue about the fact. Mr. Smith intimates, in his rejoinder, that such an "insinuation" was inadmissible. Mr. Jackson perseveres in his declaration, and for doing so, he is promptly told, that no "more communications would be received from him." Which is right or which is wrong, we cannot yet say: official communications and accompanying facts will enable us to decide. Mr. Jackson may have found upon the diplomatic books of Mr. Erskine, which have of course been transferred to him, that he had shown Mr. Canning's despatch of January 23, to our government, and if so, whether true or false, Mr. Jackson was compelled to believe and insist upon the fact. On the other hand, if our government saw that despatch, and yet negotiated (our election was approaching) it draws upon itself all the responsibility of the rupture, while it can no longer conceal the trick. But we may conjecture a thousand things and not one of them be right, so many are the artifices of governments and the machinations of parties.
Meanwhile how does the nation stand? When shall we extricate ourselves from the immense difficulties into which we have been brought by the errors (I will use a soft term) of the illustrious sage? Two years ago we were to coerce England (it was not so said but this is the fact) into submission. How? by starving her—by prohibiting the exportation of our grain. We were to stir up rebellion. How? by withholding our raw materials. The Sage thought all this, and wished all this, for the love of France. I saw at once, to us, the folly and the ruin of the embargo, and so did Mr. De Witt Clinton, when with such admirable sagacity and promptness he attributed that measure, by insinuation, to French influence. In England starved? No. Have her subjects rebelled? No, nor ever will unless we shump her into them, and I fear that the Sage's gun boats are incompetent to that. But we have made concessions to England without obtaining those advantages which she had voluntarily offered to us, but which the illustrious Sage, backed by all the wisdom from Martling's ale house, rejected. We have removed the embargo—we have transformed it (power and enrolment and popularity being at stake) into a non intercourse, admitting the exportation of all our produce by land, but most ably and sternly and coercively prohibiting it by sea, except by a little circuit, in which mode it all goes out! Ah the wisdom of the Sage! How exquisite is party! How it triumphs over common sense and common honesty; the character of the nation as well as its happiness and prosperity! And now we shall have a year's discussion, whether Mr. Minister Jackson, or Mr. Secretary Smith has been fibbing! Amer. Citizen.
To the Editor of the New York Mercantile Advertiser.
Sir, You will oblige the subscriber by giving the following a place in your paper, as it may afford some information to a useful portion of the community. Having read in your paper of Saturday last, on account of a fact, from which a principle is at present to be established which I consider erroneous, and only calculated to lead the young mariner into innumerable errors, I take the liberty of offering a few remarks on it. It is asserted that the general tendency of currents in the Ocean, is from East to West, and to illustrate this assertion, an account of a bottle thrown overboard in lat. 14 45 N. and long. 25 W. on the 16th Sept 1808, and picked up on the windward part of the Island of Martinique on the 18th of April last, is given. This fact, I conceive, will only tend to prove that from the coast of Africa within the Tropics, to the coast of America, the general tendency of the current is westerly, the course of the bottle being due west nearly, as will be seen by consulting a map or chart. But on the coast of North America, that the general tendency of the current is easterly, the phenomenon of the gulf stream leaves no room to doubt. Now, if we consider the common cause of this phenomenon, it may afford us a more satisfactory solution of the general tendency of currents than any other fact that can be adduced. It is well known, that in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans there is a general wind blowing from West to East, with the exception, which is caused by the heat of the sun expanding that portion of the atmosphere, on which its perpendicular influence is exerted, and as the motion of the earth is from West to East, and the current constantly rushing towards the east within or near these limits, to restore the equilibrium. The fact of no longer a doubt, the most therefore, have been found, that the nature of the Atlantic current is easterly, and that it is not only
of water, being driven through the Caribbean sea, the W. India islands serving as a barrier to collect and retain its force until impelled into the Gulf of Mexico, it is then repelled by the land, and hence is driven along the coast of Florida, until it finds an outlet against the Atlantic.
The level of the sea in the Gulf of Mexico being probably rendered highest, by the influx of water caused by the trade winds, the current in consequence directs its course along the coast of the United States: and as the water on this is probably more elevated than on the coast of Europe, partly for the reasons above mentioned, and partly from the earth's diurnal motion from west to east, its direction is N. E. nearly. The coasts of the United States also favor this direction, but the principal cause seems to be the tendency to restore an equilibrium, by supplying the efflux from the coasts of Europe and Africa. The banks of Newfoundland, the gulf of St. Lawrence, &c. obstructing it, in this direction its course becomes easterly, for the above reasons, and therefore towards the coast of Europe, diminishing in velocity, and widening as it advances. Near the Azores it takes a southerly course, towards Cape Verd Islands, to supply, as I have before remarked, the vast quantity of water that is forced towards the westward by the trade winds. Here again its course becomes westward, from the action of these winds, and thus a constant circulation is preserved. The circumstance of the bottle being thrown overboard near the Cape Verd Islands, and found near Martinique, is an evident confirmation of this theory, and as evidently can tend to establish no other. As a further proof of these principles, it will be found by inspecting any good chart of the Atlantic, that the general direction of all the currents, in this ocean is from west to east except those within or near the Tropics, which are from east to west. Local circumstances, counter currents, temporary winds, &c. may change in some few places these general laws, but such changes can always be accounted for on the same principles, the circumstances being given. And therefore all the currents in the Atlantic in general observing a similar direction with that part of the Gulf stream next to them, show that they are influenced by the same cause. By applying the same principles to the different parts of the ocean, seas, &c. a variety of useful and interesting discoveries will follow, no less worthy the attention of the mariner than him who takes a delight in contemplating the wonders of nature.
It would here, however, be carrying the subject to too great a length to enter into any further details my design being only to give a general notion of this subject, and to draw the attention of those who are more skilled to these interesting phenomena. Whether the excess of the equatorial diameter above the polar, or the influence of the moon may contribute any thing to these phenomena is left for those who are vested in natural science to discuss, as their abilities would certainly be much better employed, in such useful investigations, than in too often combating truths established by unerring wisdom which are no less calculated to render man happy than to enable his nature.
I remain, Sir, yours, &c. J. W.
* It is proved from actual survey, across the Isthmus of Darien, that an accumulation of water does actually take place in the Gulf of Mexico.—(Walker's Familiar Philosophy, lec. xi.)
The subscriber will thank any gentleman who has it in his power, to inform him, through the medium of this paper, what the exact variation of the magnetick needle has been for 4 or 5 years past, in the city of New-York, and what it is at present.
District Court of the United States, for the District of Pennsylvania.
November 20, 1809. Present Judge Peters.
United States vs. Toy, Schuill and Somers.
This was an action brought by the district attorney for the recovery of a bond of 17,586 dollars, given to the United States 31st of December 1808, during the embargo—condition that the sloop Polly and Nancy, would discharge her cargo at the port of Charleston, (S. C.) It was admitted that the bond was forfeited—masmuch as the sloop, on leaving the capes of Delaware, steered direct for the West-Indies, but it was contended that the bond could not be recovered as double the amount of vessel and cargo, was only 7,586 dollars. The district attorney, contended, that the bond was clearly legal as the law did not prohibit the collector from taking more than double the amount, altho' it directed him not to take less and that moreover it was not improbable in the present case that the taking of the bond for seven instead of seven thousand dollars was a mistake in filing up the bond; that it had been voluntarily signed and that the United States were entitled to recover.
His honour Judge Peters, charged the jury that the bond was illegal and of course that they would find for the defendants.
The jury retired for about half an hour and returned into court, with a verdict for the United States—The opinion of his honour to the contrary, notwithstanding.
We do not understand that his honour sent the jury out of the court more than once or that they were threatened to be carried to the verge of the state for differing in opinion with the judge.
The defendants have moved for leave to shew cause why a New Trial should not be granted. As the judge has declared that he has no hesitation in declaring the bond to be illegal, we presume a new trial will be granted the unanimous opinion of 12 men on their oaths and affirmation to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding. Dem. Press.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. The periodical meeting of the legislative body rarely takes place in a free country without interest. To them are literally committed the destinies of a nation. Concentrating in themselves the sentiments and representing the interests of the whole community, from whose bosom they are directly drawn, in a juncture all eyes are naturally turned to them as the correct and honest interpreters of publick opinion. Possessed, too, exclusively, under our government, of the highest and most solemn powers of sovereignty, we look to them, in a period of alarm or suffering, for the measures which are best fitted to afford us relief.
It is one of the happiest features of the republican system, that the legislative body almost invariably
coincide in the confidence of the nation. It is an invariable consideration, that cannot be too highly appreciated, that in the present juncture they enjoy this confidence in an unusual degree. Chosen, so far as respects the branch, within a short period by the people, few, if any circumstances can have since occurred to produce a change in those qualifications on account of which they were selected by a people, who fortunately so fully correspond in opinion as to have elected a vast majority of the same complexion.
From these, and other causes, it may justly be hoped that congress will convene under circumstances more propitious to harmony than has been the case for some time past. It is true, that the republican majority has long been vast and all powerful, but the topics brought before them have been so complicated, and in some new degree, that, aided by the arts of foreign powers, we ought not to be surprised at the variety of judgments, on the policy proper to be pursued, formed by men, who had all the good of their country at heart, and who, in every essential principle, were agreed.
The case is now far different. For more than a year past a copious stream of light has been poured on the publick mind relative to neutral rights. The perspicuous and elegant pen of the present chief magistrate has illustrated them with a vigour and precision that have rendered them familiar to every political student: other diplomatic documents have shed much light upon them; the debates in the two houses of congress have presented them in a great variety of views; and to close the list, the publick prints have exhibited them in almost every shape of which they are susceptible.
On this information, thus widely spread, the people have selected their representatives. From men thus selected they have a right to expect wisdom and firmness; while the representatives, sensible of the ground on which they stand, will have an equal right to expect from their constituents a prompt and zealous support of their measures.
We shall, at this time, forbear from making any remarks on the numerous wrongs and insults, which have been, without the least cause or necessity, heaped upon us. The message of the President, with the accompanying documents, aided by the recollection of the reader, will doubtless constitute their best exposition. We may, however, be permitted to say, that there is at this period a nerve in the publick mind sensible to outrage and insult, ready to second the government in such measures as shall be taken either to secure redress for the past, or security for the future. With very few exceptions—we feel a pride at the fact—men of all parties have resented with becoming indignation the conduct of the British envoy, and applauded that of the Executive. The motives of the chief magistrate are allowed, on all hands, to be pure, and his character unsullied. No one ascribes to him any other end than the good of his country. Although then it would be folly to doubt the existence, either in or out of the government, of some diversity of opinion on the most eligible measures to be pursued, there is the best reason to expect both in the government and nation a general and cordial harmony and concert.
Other interesting subjects, besides those which directly flow from the state of our foreign relations, will, in all probability, engage the attention of congress. The renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States, and the modifications of the original plan which may be thought most advisable, if it is determined to renew it, will afford a fair field for animated and instructive debate on one of the most complicated topics that has ever been offered to the powers of the human mind.—The report of the secretary of the treasury on Domestic Manufactures will, independently of the intrinsic dignity of the subject, acquire additional value from the organ thro' which it will be received, which can scarcely fail to ensure it an attention commensurate to its vast importance, whether contemplated in a pecuniary or political light.
So many members of the Congress are already in the city, that no doubt is entertained of a quorum being formed to day of both houses.
Gen. TURREAU, the French Minister, has arrived in this city.
It is with great regret that we state, on the authority of the Whig of Baltimore, the death of General WADE HAMPTON.
We some time since republished from a Western print a circumstantial statement of the circumstances attending the unfortunate death of Governor M. Lewis. Information, which we have since received, induces us to think that statement in several respects incorrect. Perhaps the two following letters will explain the particulars of his death in a more satisfactory manner than any thing heretofore published. It is, however, necessary to notice, that governor Lewis descended the Mississippi from St. Louis early in September. His object was to repair to this city by way of New-Orleans. On his way down the Mississippi, he became deranged in his mind, and made some attempts on his life; but the people in the boat secured him, and landed him at the Chickasaw Bluffs. It seems that he soon recovered, and proceeded on his journey overland.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman, dated Nashville, Tenn. 18th October, 1809.
"I am sorry to inform you of the death of governor Lewis, which took place on the morning of the 19th instant, at the house of a Mr. Grinder, about 70 miles from here, on the Natchez road.—He arrived there the evening before; the man of the house was from home. The governor went to bed in a room alone. About three o'clock, the woman of the house, who slept in a house near the other, heard two pistols fired. She awoke the servants, who pushed into the room, and found the unfortunate governor weltering in his blood. He had shot himself in the head, and just below his heart; he died in about three hours. Major Neely, agent to the Chickasaws, who had remained behind to hunt two horses, which they had lost the night before, soon after came up; he had him interred, and took into his care and possession two trunks, said to contain his valuable papers. Among which it is said to be his journal to the Pacific Ocean, and perhaps some vouchers, which he was taking out for settlement. Major Neely had his pistols, rifle, watch, &c. His servant, John Pursey, will proceed on early in the morning with let-
ters to Mr. Jefferson, from Major Neely, communicating to him the particulars of this unhappy affair. I lament extremely the unfortunate fate of this worthy character."
Extract of a letter from governor M. Lewis, dated Chickasaw Bluffs, 22d September, 1809.
"I must acknowledge myself amiss in not writing you in answer to several friendly epistles, which I have received from you since my return from the Pacific ocean. Continued occupation in the immediate discharge of the duties of a publick station will, I trust, in some measure plead my apology."
"I am now on my way to the city of Washington, and had contemplated taking Fort Adams and Orleans in my route; but my indisposition has induced me to change my route, and now shall pass through Tennessee and Virginia. The protest of some bills, which I have lately drawn on publick account, form the principal inducement of my going forward at this moment. An explanation is all that is necessary, I am sensible, to put all matters right. In the mean time the protest of a draft, however just, has drawn down on me at one moment all my private debts, which have excessively embarrassed me."
Continuation of London News via New-York.
Lord Castlereagh and Mr. Canning.
LONDON, Oct. 9.
The following are authentick copies of the two letters which passed between Lord Castlereagh and Mr. Canning, immediately previous to the late duel:
St. James's-square, 19th Sept. 1809.
Sir—It is unnecessary for me to enter into any detailed statement of the circumstances which preceded the recent resignations. It is enough for me, with a view to the immediate object of this letter, to state, that it appears a proposition had been agitated, without any communication with me, for my removal from the War Department; and that you, towards the close of the last session, having urged a decision upon this question, with the alternative of your seceding from the government, procured a positive promise from the Duke of Portland (the execution of which you afterwards considered yourself entitled to enforce), that such a removal should be carried into effect. Notwithstanding this promise, by which I consider you pronounced it unfit that I should remain charged with the conduct of the war, and by which my situation as a minister of the crown was made dependent upon your will and pleasure, you continued to sit in the same cabinet with me, and to leave me not only in the possession that I possessed your confidence and support as a colleague, but you allowed me, in breach of every principle of good faith, both publick and private, though thus virtually superseded, to originate and proceed in the execution of a new enterprise, of the most arduous and important nature, with your apparent concurrence, and ostensible approbation.
You were fully aware, that if my situation in the government had been disclosed to me, I could not have submitted to remain one moment in office, without the entire abandonment of my private honour, and publick duty. You knew I was deceived, and you continued to deceive me.
I am aware it may be said, which I am ready to acknowledge, that when you pressed a decision for my removal, you also pressed for its disclosure, and that it was resisted by the Duke of Portland, and some members of government, supposed to be my friends. But I never can admit, that you have a right to make use of such a plea, in justification of an act affecting my honour, not that the sentiments of others could justify an acquiescence in such a delusion on your part, who had yourself felt and stated its unfairness. Nor can I admit that the head of any administration, or any supposed friend (whatever may be their motives,) can authorise or sanction any man in such a course of long and persevering deception; for were I to admit such a principle, my honour and character would be from that moment in the discretion of persons wholly unauthorised, and known to you to be unauthorised, to act for me in such a case. It was therefore your act and your conduct which deceived me; and it is impossible for me to acquiesce in being placed in a situation by you, which no man of honour could knowingly submit to, nor patiently suffer himself to be betrayed into, without forfeiting that character.
I have no right, as a public man, to resent your demanding, upon public grounds, my removal from the particular office I have held, or even from the administration, as a condition of your continuing a member of the government. But I have a distinct right to expect that a proposition, justifiable in itself, shall not be executed in an unjustifiable manner, and at the expense of my honour and reputation. And I consider that you were bound, at least, to avail yourself of the same alternative, namely, your own resignation, to exercise towards me, which you did exercise, in demanding a decision for my removal.
Under these circumstances, I must require that satisfaction from you to which I feel myself entitled to lay claim.
I am, &c.
CASTLEREAGH. The Rt. Hon. George Canning, &c.
Gloucester Lodge, Sept. 20, 1809.
My Lord—The tone and the purport of your lordship's letter, which I have this moment received, of course preclude any other answer, on my part, to the misapprehensions and misrepresentations with which it abounds, than that I will cheerfully give to your lordship the satisfaction which you require.
I am, &c.
GEORGE CANNING. Lord Viscount Castlereagh, &c.
The hon. Henry Wellesley was the gentleman chosen by Mr. Canning to be his second in the duel, on account of the strict and confidential intimacy that subsists between him and the family; but the recent domestic event which happened to that gentleman induced him to decline an offer which would infallibly bring his name again before the public; and he therefore returned, in a post-chase and four horses to Coburg, to engage Mr. Ellis to attend his friend. The queen and princesses were at the house of Mr. Ellis on Mr. Wellesley's arrival, and he therefore stopped at the inn till her majesty's departure, when the two gentlemen returned.

together at the Tower, to prepare for the combat.
October 18.
A justification of Lord Castlereagh's political conduct has been published, and is attributed to the pen of his lordship's secretary. We have extracted from it the only passages of any interest; the rest being little more than a catalogue of the several measures, internal and external, in which he took an active part in the cabinet of the senate. In the extract which we have made, the charge of duplicity and intrigue is repeated against Mr. Canning. The friends of this gentleman have at length come forward in his defence, and a statement of the transaction has been published, which is understood to come directly from himself, or to have been published under his sanction. It is given at length in our preceding columns. We think it is far from being satisfactory, as to the charges; and, in one material part, it places the matter in a light very unfavourable to him; for it would appear that the contest of the other members of the cabinet to remove his lordship, did not result from conviction, but was extorted by the pressing solicitude of Mr. Canning, and that the secret was not concealed from Lord Castlereagh by his colleagues, from an unfriendly motive, but because they expected to get rid of the business by delay.
October 16.
Mr. Canning's defence continues the subject of general conversation, in the political circles. It is said, and we believe truly, that it was written before the public opinion was expressed so strongly upon the case against him. We do not mean to say he did not deserve the thanks of the country for endeavouring to remove Lord Castlereagh from office - an event now happily accomplished, but unfortunately too long delayed. We have already noticed the merits of the case, as it stands between the two parties as individuals. As ministers, they have a much weightier account to settle with the country. Lord Castlereagh accuses Mr. Canning of commencing, at the same time with one intrigue for his lordship's removal from office, another intrigue likewise, for the substitution of Lord Wellesley in his place; the consequence of which was, as the noble accuser states, most disastrous to his country; for it being secretly determined that Lord Wellesley should succeed Lord Castlereagh, an appointment to cloak this determination was made out for the former Lord, as ambassador to Spain, on the first of May, to which country he did actually not set sail till nearly three months after; not till, as the accuser states, "not till after the arrangements for the Scheldt were completed," being kept waiting all this time, as it is supposed, for the denouement of the other plot by which Lord Castlereagh was to be expelled from the ministry. And hence, says the charge, Lord Wellesley was either "determined, or he designedly delayed setting off for Spain, till it was absolutely too late for him to be of any use in inducing the Spanish Junta to make those exertions, and provide those supplies which were necessary for the success of our arms in Spain, and for want of which our best exertions have fallen." This charge may not be true, but it carries with it the semblance of truth, and is not noticed in Mr. Canning's statement. It is true, never did there exist better matter for an impeachment.
Mr. Percival, we understand, wrote a letter to her royal highness the princess of Wales, formally announcing his appointment as first lord of the treasury. In this letter the new premier condole with her royal highness on the loss sustained by the administration in being deprived of the splendid talents of Mr. Canning, but takes occasion to assure her, that it was not his fault, as he had offered to agree to any arrangement that Mr. Canning might suggest, by which a third person might have been placed at the head of the treasury, and he trusted that her royal highness would see in this a satisfactory proof that it was not from selfish considerations that he had accepted of this situation. Her royal highness, in answer to the letter, expresses her thanks for the communication, and her extreme regret at the resignation of Mr. Canning. She concludes by complimenting Mr. Percival on his courage in undertaking so arduous a task as the administration of public affairs in a moment of such unprecedented difficulty. If, indeed Mr. Percival hopes to be able to fill his place with effect, he is, indeed, entitled to the praise of courage; but we do believe, that his most sanguine friends expect that nothing but some great and unforeseen accident can enable him to stand his ground one week after the meeting of the parliament. We have not heard of any accession of talent, rank, character, and fortune, since the appointment of Mr. Croker to the office of secretary to the admiralty, in the room of the hon. W. Pole, and even that cannot be considered a new acquirement. In fact, the premier is more naked and deserted than he even appears to be; for the few changes that have taken place have not introduced a new friend, and even of some of his colleagues who remain in office, they are more for show than use; as earl Bathurst, earl Camden, and L. Cower, only retain their seals until their successors are appointed. In fact, as we stated some time ago, the earl of Liverpool, Lord Eldon and Percival, are the only members of the cabinet who are determined to stay until they are driven out. Thus Mr. Percival's ministry resembles a besieged town, with a straitened garrison, in which the commander is reduced to every possible expedient to mask his weakness and impose upon the besieger; for which purpose we find, from military history, jack-boots are sometimes planted so as to look like guns, and the men are ordered to present themselves upon the walls occasionally, in new uniforms that their numbers may thus be multiplied in the eyes of the enemy.
October 17.
Bonaparte has ordered a long letter to be written to General Armstrong, the American minister, which is more a digest of his arguments in favour of what he calls the freedom of the seas, than any answer to the complaints of the United States. All these arguments, our readers have seen again in the various decrees that Bonaparte has issued, and in the declarations he has from time to time given to neutral powers. But it requires all Bonaparte's impudence of falsehood to make, in a long diplomatic document to a foreign minister, the assertion which that very minister knows to be false that "in all her conquests France has respected private property" that "all warehouses and shops have been left in possession of their owners, and that they have been permitted to dispose of their merchandise as they thought proper." The object of this
long letter to General Armstrong is explained in two paragraphs. 1st. England and France will re-enact her blockade of France and France will re-enact her declaration of blockade against England. 2nd. Let England revoke her Cabinet Orders of the 11th November, 1807, and the Milan Decree will expire of itself.
Courier. Com-Exchange, Oct. 18. - There are several arrivals of Wheat to-day, which make a tolerable supply; sales are very heavy at rather low prices; Barley and Malt keep their prices; beans of the two kinds this week cheaper; there are short supplies of Oats, scarce any prime samples, and sales of this article maintain last prices; and flour as our last; fine American 58s to 62s per barrel.
Current Price of Grain this day. - Wheat 78s to 102s; fine 106s to 110s; Fine Flour 90s to 95s; Seconds, 85s to 90s; Rape Seed, 48s to 51s. Yesterday the lord mayor ordered the price of bread to be reduced an assize and a half, or 3d. in the peck loaf, to commence to-morrow. The price of quarter loaf of wheaten is then to be sold for 1s. 4 3/4d. and household at 1s. 2 3/4d.
October 19. TURKEY.
A large naval force is now preparing at Portsmouth to sail to the Black Sea, to co-operate with the Turks against the Russians. The following are among the ships mentioned to proceed on this service: Neptune, 98; Kent, 74; Repulse, 74; Warspite, 74; Sceptre, Victorious, Denmark, Alfred, and la Loire frigates.
Mr. Kay, the messenger, has arrived with important despatches from Mr. Adair, his majesty's ambassador at the sublime Porte. He came to Plymouth in the intelligent gun-brig, last from Malta and Gibraltar.
DOVER, Oct. 17. Scarce a day passes but signals are up for French privateers being in sight. Last night two brigs were taken off here by them and carried off. Signals are now flying for their being in sight from the hills.
By a vessel recently arrived from Flushing we hear that the troops were recovering daily, and that a great many carpenters had arrived to build barracks for the garrison, and repair the damage done to the works; a great number of peasantry are also constantly employed.
From Dutch Papers. STUTTGARD, Oct. 4.
According to intelligence brought to his majesty the king by an estafette, peace between the two emperors of France and Austria, was signed at Schoenbrunn, in the night between the 29th and 30th of Sept. The congress at Altenburg was dissolved on the 28th.
ULM, Oct. 3. The conscripts of the imperial guard which have been at Augsburg since the 10th of last July, set out on the 1st of this month on their return to France. They passed last night at Ulm, and proceeded directly to Stasburg. This is the first time since the commencement of the war, that we have seen French troops return towards the Rhine. It is said that next week several regiments of infantry and cavalry will arrive from the interior of Austria, which will pass through Augsburg and Ulm. Among others, we are told, will be the 65th regiment of the line, which, since it has been exchanged, has been remounted and organized anew at Vienna. It will be completed by two battalions of conscripts, which are on the frontiers of the Tyrol. Since the 20th Sept. the Gallician troops have done duty in Augsburg. They daily receive reinforcements from those of their countrymen, who were among the Austrian prisoners. The Polish general Bronikowski, is still at Augsburg. The Austrian general Folsosen, who was made prisoner at Ratisbon, has passed through this city on his return to Austria.
ANTWERP, Oct. 4. The night between the 29th and 30th of last month, spread terror throughout the English position. The whole British squadron was in motion, and a 74 gun ship got aground; the following day she was taken in tow by a frigate and brought afloat. In the afternoon she was surrounded by a number of small armed vessels - Several of the persons who were wrecked, succeeded in saving themselves in the island of Cadzand. The climate of the island of Walcheren proves so destructive to the English, that in the sole burying ground of the city of Flushing, 513 graves have been dug, containing each four soldiers, and 19 graves for officers. - Royal Amsterdam Gazette.
MILAN, Oct. 2. Our official paper contains an article dated Verona, 30th September, by which it appears that the Tyrolese, who had for some time succeeded in making inroads into Italy from Tenale, on the frontiers of the Valteline to Belluno, in order to procure provisions, have at length been driven back into their country by General Poyze, who has not only occupied Roveredo and Trent, but also taken up a position with his troops which most effectually covers that part of the Tyrol.
MADRID, Sept. 26. His excellency the minister of the Interior has addressed to the Directors of the Publick Libraries, an order, of which the following is the substance: "As no account ought to be taken of the arbitrary prohibitions of the late tribunal of the Inquisition, which has been so fatal to the progress of civilization, knowledge," &c. you will observe the following rules:
Article I. No use shall be made of the index or catalogue of books forbidden by the late tribunal of the inquisition. Article II. The only books which ought not to be published are those in which the religion of the state or the government is directly attacked; the obscene works which corrupt and degrade morals; those which contain maxims of impiety and libertinism; and lastly, those which recommend the practices of a superstitious devotion. - Monitor, Oct. 10.
HANOVER, Sept. 30. Portuguese troops are now marching in here; - and on the 5th of next month we expect 500 of them, who are coming by way of Osnaburg. - Their further destination unknown.
THE HAGUE, Oct. 11. The Landrost of the department of Zealand has issued a proclamation to warn the inhabitants against purchasing any articles confiscated by the English, in the Isle of Walcheren, and subsequently exposed to sale by them. The purchase is declared to be null and void, and the buyer is threatened with a criminal process, besides the future restitution of the property to the former owner.
RUSSIA. A considerable number of articles of value between Russia and Sweden, on which the former's ratification was issued.
To the civil governor of Livonia and acting governor of state Riga. "On the 5th of this month, a treaty of eternal peace between Russia and Sweden was concluded, signed at Fredrickshamn, by our minister plenipotentiary count Romanzow, and Baron Stiernhielm on the part of Sweden.
"All the propositions by us made, with regard to the said peace, have been accepted, and the incorporation of the Grand Duchy of Finland with the Russian empire has been confirmed. The town of Tornio and the river of the same name from the frontiers of the two states.
"Thus has a war been ended, the various events of which have covered the Russian armies with glory, and the termination whereof has added to the Russian empire, a country, inhabited by an industrious people, celebrated on account of its progress in agriculture, its markets, important fortifications, and the fortress of Sweaburgh, which has been enlarged, and has secured for ever, on that side, the frontiers of our native land.
"While we are offering up our thanks to that Divine Being which has vouchsafed to favour Russia, and crowned her arms with success, we hasten to acquaint you with this fortunate event, feeling perfectly satisfied that all our faithful subjects will join us in offering up thanks to the Most High, for the happy conclusion of a much wished for peace.
"For the rest, after the ratifications shall have been exchanged, the treaty of peace will be publickly made known by a distinct manifesto.
"I remain your affectionate, &c. (Signed) "ALEXANDER." "St. Petersburg, Sept. 7, 1809." At Riga, on the 26th ult. hemp had advanced to 25 dollars for every 600lbs. Flax continued at 30 dollars.
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED.
Sch'r Rising States, Gilbert, 5 days from New-York.
Pursuant to a Deed in Trust, executed on the 28th day of July, 1802, by the late W. & C. RAINCOCK, to satisfy a debt due by GEORGE RAINCOCK, of the Island of Jamaica, Will be Sold at Publick Auction, on the 8th of December next, at the Warehouse of Messrs. Geo. Murray, & Co.
Ten valuable SLAVES, Viz.
2 Men, 3 Women, and 5 Children. ALSO, A quantity of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE.
And on the 11th December, on the premises, 300 Acres of LAND, more or less, Situate on Paradise Creek, and adjoining the Lands of Mr. Edward Roberts and Zachariah Owens, together with the LIVE STOCK thereon, consisting of Horn Cattle, Sheep and Hogs.
The Trustee. Terms of payment, For the Slaves, Furniture, and Live Stock, cash for all sums at and under 50 dollars - Notes with approved endorsers at 60 days for all sums over 50 and not exceeding 250 dollars; and at 90 days for all sums over 250 dollars. For the Land, Notes with approved endorsers at 6, 12, and 18 months, with a lien on the property to secure the payments. November 29. tds
Valuable Property to be Sold at Auction.
On Wednesday, 13th of December, at XII o'Clock, will be Sold on Commerce-Street Wharf,
The Fire-Proof Warehouse, at present occupied by Mr. Robert Maitland. A credit of 9 and 12 months will be given, and Notes with approved endorsers required.
Also at the same time and place, That Valuable WHARF, Adjoining the Publick Landing at Portsmouth, formerly the property of Mrs. Hunter - The same credit will be given as for the above, and the same payment required.
William Pennock, V. M. November 27. tds
SALE AT AUCTION, OF HOUSE No. 41, Main-Street.
That commodious Two Story BRICK BUILDING on Main-Street, near the Exchange, formerly in the possession of Peter Daley, Will be Sold at Auction, On Wednesday, the 6th December, At XII o'Clock on the premises.
It contains two Shops and a back Room on the ground floor, and six comfortable rooms on the upper; and has two Kitchens attached to it, making two complete Tenements, both of which have lately undergone a thorough repair, and can receive tenants without any additional expense. Terms, one third Cash; one third 12 months; and one third 2 years credit, with approved security for the payment. William Pennock, V. M. November 24. tds
WANTED, 16,000 W. O. Drawn STAVES, For which Cash will be given. Apply to the Editor of this paper. November 29. tf
LANDING On Commerce-Street Wharf, the CARGO of the Schooner Antelope, from Honduras, 40,000 feet MAHOGANY, 500 weight Sarsaparilla, 400 do. Guatemala Indigo. IN STORE, 90,000 weight best Green COFFEE, 20,000 do. 2d and 3d quality do. A quantity of Hides, Cordage, Seige Twine, Honey in Jars, Fustick, Pork, Lard, Navy Bread, Crackers, and So. For Sale by John Granbery. Who has for Rent, A Warehouse on Commerce-Street, and a Dwelling-House on South-Street. November 10. 10/2/2/2
Williamson's Packet will sail for Alexandria and back again. Nov. 29.
LOOKING GLASS of every description. Pictures, Prints, &c. &c. The sale will be very moderate. Apply to 11 Church-Street. December 1.
Valuable Plantation.
MY declining state of health, obliges me to offer for Sale, (the life lease of) that VALUABLE PLANTATION, wherein I now live - the improvements of this place are incalculable, being extremely fertile, &c. - All the benefits of Crimshaw House, which is inferior to none for Fish and Oysters - Any gentleman wishing to purchase (its presumed) will first view the premises, and in doing so, will see this desirable spot to greater advantage than I can possibly describe. The purchaser can be furnished with all the useful utensils for Farming, Corn and Fodder, Stock, Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Pork, Household and Kitchen Furniture; - Also, will Hire or Sell, a few Negroes, to accommodate a small proportion of the purchase money will be expected in Cash - the balance, a credit of 12 months will be given. Possession may be had immediately. Robert Smith. Princess-Anne, Bay-Side, Nov. 30, 1809.
200 NEGROES for Sale.
Will positively be Sold in Middlesex County, at Christopher Owen's Tavern, in the town of Upton, the above quantity of NEGROES, belonging to the estate of PHILIP L. GRYMES, of Brandon, deceased. Among which are,
House Servants, Cooks, Carpenters, Blacksmiths, Coopers, &c.
Also, 4 Ox Carts, with Chains, &c. and 24 of the most valuable Oxen belonging to the said estate. 30 of the above NEGROES will be sold for cash; the balance, with the oxen, &c. will be sold on a credit of nine months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The Sale will take place, on the 9th of January next, (if fair, if not the next fair day) and will continue from day to day until all are sold. The cash sales will commence on the first day. All legal creditors are requested to purchase the amount, or any part of their respective claims. Robert West. Administrator of Philip L. Grymes, dec'd. Woodville, Gloucester County, Nov. 22, 1809.
STOLEN.
FROM the Subscriber's stable last night, his principal CHAIR HORSE, lately purchased of Messrs. Jackson, he is a large sorrel, about fifteen hands in height, mane and tail tolerable, with a fact somewhat of a white colour, with a little snip of white down his forehead and nose; some small white spots on his rump; has a greyish white spot on the outside of the hock of one of the hind legs. Any person who will take up said Horse and deliver him to me, shall be well paid, and for apprehending and securing the thief, (supposed to be a black man described in the following advertisement) shall be handsomely rewarded. Joseph Mullen. Nixonton, Pasquotank County, N. C. Nov. 21, 1809. 2aw4w7c
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN-AWAY on Monday night last, a Negro Man by the name of WILL, a stout, portly, black fellow, nearly or quite 6 feet high; there is no doubt but he is in Norfolk, as he has a father living there under the direction of Mr. James Nimmo, his master is Caesar. I do hereby forewarn all and every person from employing, harbouring, or concealing said Negro, and further forewarn all captains of vessels from carrying said Negro off. The above reward and all reasonable expenses will be paid to any person that will apprehend said Negro and deliver him to Mr. JAMES MILLEN, in Portsmouth. Benjamin Bailey. Pasquotank County, N. C. Nov. 21, 1809. 2aw4w7c
250 bbls. superfine FLOUR, A-boat - For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. November 29.
150 bales Upland COTON, 1800 bushels CORN. For Sale by Alex. Mache. November 29.
Wanted to Hire by the Month, A smart active Negro Boy. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 29.
SALT for Sale, 7000 bush. Liverpool coarse & saved SALT, 8000 bushels Cádiz SALT, of superior quality. Apply to Robert Maitland. November 22.
NOTICE is hereby Given, That a PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may be passed to incorporate the MECHANICAL SOCIETY of the Borough of Norfolk. September 15.
Wanted to Purchase, TURTLE SHELL and CATTLE HORN. The Horns must be of the largest size with the points. Apply to Edward Granbery. November 30.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against Bremen Butcher, Fanner Butcher, or their heirs, are desired to send in their claims to the undersigned, or they will be barred. November 17.
Williamson's Packet will sail for Alexandria and back again. Nov. 29.