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Mr. Randolph's Speech concluded from our last.
Some gentlemen have undertaken to shew, that in requiring a residence within the district, the state governments abridge the right of choice. There is some plausibility in this argument, and nothing more. The state governments can just as well limit the choice of the people to a district, as the general government can to states.
When the gentleman stated his own case, it struck him with dismay—that a man residing within the limits of this ten miles square could go into Prince George, or any other neighbouring county, and be returned for the Eastern Shore. If money, or executive influence, could ever be brought into operation, to produce a corrupt representation, how could it be more effectually done than by having representatives who resided two or three hundred miles distant from the district which they represented? It was of the very essence of representation, that the representative should be one of the people whom he represented. He should know them, and they should know him.
The gentleman from Maryland had been pleased to say, that he possessed talents which would enable him to be elected whenever he wished. The gentleman was mistaken—it was himself that possessed those talents—he sat convicted of them. Such talents belonged not to him, but to the gentleman.
In the course of some observations which he had previously made on this subject, he had dropped an expression, that if the report of the committee of elections prevailed, transient persons might find their way into this house. This expression had been seized upon, and much use made of it in the course of debate. It might have been somewhat unguarded; but yet those who, in common parlance, are called transient persons, might be returned, under the principles there recognized, to serve here.
He would ask what possible objection, in point of liberty, it could be, that a man who represented 53,000 people, should be one of those people? It would surely be much harder to say that a man residing 2000 miles off should be their representative. But the gentleman said, the right of choice must not be fettered. It ought to be fettered, and was fettered by the constitution.
The committee of elections had taken no question on the residence of Mr. Creery; the house must therefore decide solely on the constitutionality of the law of Maryland. If the committee had taken that question, facts would come out to prove that Mr. McCreery had no residence. But he would say no more on this point, as the question now turned on the constitutionality of the law of Maryland.
Before he sat down, he would beg to be permitted to rectify a gentleman from Kentucky as to a fact. He had put a case to shew that men of colour might get here. The gentleman from Kentucky had said that could not be the case, because men of colour could not be citizens of the United States. Such was his own opinion, but he had heard that they were citizens in some of the states. He had been informed by a gentleman from Massachusetts, that in that state men of colour had the right of voting and being voted for.
He hoped gentlemen would take up the case of Patten, where that house had expressly recognized the right of the states to super-add qualifications. On this principle, the person in that case, having a minority of votes, was admitted to his seat.
He did not think it could be fairly inferred from the constitution of the United States, that by negative expressions alone—that by an expression so loose as inhabitant , it intended to deny to the states the right of defining the qualifications of representatives, when it has left much greater, and more dangerous powers to be exercised by the states.
He had no doubt but he had exhausted the patience of the committee, for he had exhausted himself. He supposed gentlemen were as tired of listening to him as he had been of listening to some of them. He would therefore sit down.
From the London Courier—October 20.
PROCLAMATION.
As a difference of opinion seems to prevail with respect to the late proclamation issued by government, it appears to be necessary to submit to the publick the following observations.
In the first place, however, it may not be improper to bestow a word or two upon those who have stopped to criticise particular expressions in the proclamation, and to whom the detection of an peculiar satisfaction. The words "make to stay," which have shocked the ears of those delicate critics, will be found in all the proclamations which have been published for the last century. "They are the words of our fathers, and the children have not forgotten them." It may serve too to abate the anger of these critics to shew that the paragraph relative to the Algerines has been invariably used in all proclamations for recalling seamen for the last hundred years. And surely it is not now so absurd a clause as it was during the greater part of that period, now when the Americans are a separate nation, trading largely with the Mediterranean, and being often the objects of the hostility of those Corsair powers? If we are asked why our ancestors held out this menace? we can only reply that they knew the characters of their countrymen—they knew that the idea of bondage was worse than death; and that to hold out the probability of slavery without redemption, was to present to the mind of an Englishman a picture of intolerable misery.
The late proclamation has been viewed as a concession to America, as an adjustment of the differences with America, as a sacrifice of the national honour and security.—We were informed yesterday, and with pleasure we heard it, that the mercantile
interest, conceiving it to be a concession to America, were displeased with it.—With pleasure we heard it, because it served to strengthen us in the opinion we had ever maintained, that the patriotism of the monied interest has not, as some simpletons have told us, decreased in the ratio of the increase of their wealth, and that they have indeed been ignorant of the character of British merchants, who characterised them as preferring their interest to the honour of the country, and ready to sacrifice the grand principles upon which the glory and greatness of the nation rest to the sordid principle of gain.
The Americans have so few ships of war that they can care less about our searching them than our searching their merchant ships—and if they have felt, or affected to feel a great sensibility and sense of wounded honour at the affair of the Chesapeake , it is less, we suspect, because they supposed we were exercising a principle we had never exercised before, than because they hoped by the display of their passion and their regret to surprise us into concessions upon the question of the search of their merchant ships. That is their sore and tender point—they would, we have no doubt, abandon their objections to our searching their ships of war, or indeed give us up their ships of war, if we would consent to let their merchantmen pass unvisited and unsearched.—But let us see how the question would have stood had we maintained the right of searching ships of war—Some there are, we know, who are for searching all ships, because we are masters of the seas, and for not suffering any other power to exercise the same right against ourselves—there is something imposing in the idea. But could we always prevent Americans searching our ships of war? True we could, if our immense naval superiority could always be brought to bear at every point.—But might it not happen that an American frigate might meet with an English sloop, and insist upon exercising the same right which a superior British force would have exercised against the American?—No British sloop would, we are sure, permit a foreign power to search her. No.—She would nail the flag to the mast and go down rather than permit it.—Here then, fresh disputes would arise, and the principle would be the fruitful source of acrimony, vexation, and probably of war.—We have thus put the case, and shewed the operation, of the principle of our insisting upon the right of searching ships of war of neutral nations without allowing them a reciprocal right. Let us put the case the other way, and suppose that we negotiated upon the principle of allowing the right of search of ships of war to be reciprocal. We desire to visit and search, for British seamen, about six or eight frigates, the whole of the American navy; and to accomplish that desire, we are to allow the Americans to search our nine hundred sail, a sixth of which are ships of the line!—Are we to suffer an American frigate to overhaul a British ship of the line?—We see the indignant countenances of our readers, at the bare suggestion of such an idea. How were ministers to act then?—If they claimed the right for us, without allowing it to be reciprocal, they could not have in all places, at all times, a force that should be so superior as to prevent the Americans from enforcing the search against us.—Hence disputes and hostile proceedings would certainly and perhaps not unfrequently arise. If they claimed the right and allowed it to be reciprocal, they would, for the sake of searching six or eight frigates, yield up the whole British navy to an American search.
But it is represented as a concession to America—as a new system upon which we are to act. During and before the 17th century, the instructions to our officers were to search all ships, without making any distinction between merchantmen and ships of war.—During the last century, nay, from the commencement of the reign of king William, the instructions to search ships of war were omitted.—Which of the two modes of proceeding were to be followed—the former or the latter?—The latter it may be said being nearer our own times, was more likely to be congenial to the present state of the world.—(We beg here that we may not be supposed to have abandoned our opinion with respect to the search of the Chesapeake —it was a case sui generis —it stands by itself: there was a great previous provocation on the part of the Americans—a daring defiance of our power—an overbearing insolence accompanied with declarations which we knew to be false; the men had been paraded under our very noses and carried off in triumph on board the American.) There are some, who, in representing the proclamation as a concession, seem to wish to have it understood that ministers had ordered admiral Berkeley to enforce the search of American ships of war, but that, finding the effect it had produced, they had since revoked the order. The fact is, that it formed no part of admiral Berkeley's orders or instructions—that it was his own act.—But why, it may be asked, did ministers bring forward the prohibition to search neutral ships of war so prominently new? In the first place let it be recollected that they accompanied that prohibition, with as prominent an expression of their determination to search merchant ships.—They wished, no doubt, to give notice to the American government, that they should make all questions relative to the enticing or receiving British seamen on board American ships of war, questions as between government & government; that, according to the degree in which that system was adopted, they would make it either the cause of remonstrance, perhaps even of reprisal if necessary, or even should the system be parti-
From the Same—October 22.
THE PROCLAMATION.
The disposition which still seems to be entertained to misrepresent the motives of the late proclamation, and to consider his majesty's ministers as ha-
ving abandoned a valuable right without an equivalent, requires some further observations in addition to those we submitted to the publick on Tuesday.
The proclamation is industriously represented as a concession to America, and hence a clamour is endeavoured to be raised in the city.—We are glad to see a spirit in the monied men that spurns at the idea of making any concession, a spirit which some of those, who are now so anxious to excite and applaud it, were not equally anxious to prove the monied interest did not possess.—But how is it concession?—We have for the last century thought we had so little title to the right of searching neutral ships of war, that we omitted instructing our officers to enforce it; and the moment we hear of its having been exercised, as it was in the affair of the Chesapeake , we disavow it, and cause it to be understood that we do not lay claim to it.—To make this the subject matter of a proclamation which was before sufficiently known to the Americans, is called a concession.—Suppose our ministers had said to the American government—"We will proclaim our sentiments on this head to the world, and you must consider it as a great concession on our part, a concession which demands an equivalent from you." The American government would very properly have replied, "you yourselves have set so little value upon this right, that you have not thought it proper to make it part of the instructions to your officers to exercise it.—You claimed it, it is true, when your Navy was less powerful than it is, but you afterwards tacitly abandoned it, and pronounced yourselves that it was one which you could not claim upon any principle of justice. Upon what grounds then can you demand an equivalent?" That our officers have taken upon themselves to exercise the right is true; but the moment that exercise becomes a question between the two governments, our government cannot avoid saying, that it did not claim such a right; that it had been exercised by British officers without orders, leaving, however, the particular case complained of as a matter for separate inquiry and discussion. But it is asked, "why, if we were to submit in this point to America; why not bring this our concession into the market of negotiation to be sold?" The answer is obvious; as we did not think the right belonged to us, we could not with any justice sell it. How can a man concede that which he does not possess?
To those who argue solely upon the ground that might makes right—that being the strongest, we ought to have insisted upon the right of searching ships of war, without allowing a similar right on the part of other nations, we can only reply, that there is something imposing in the idea; but that, as it would at least not have justice on its side, few, we should think, would wish to have recourse to it except as a dernier resort , except it were vitally essential to the security of our Navy and the stability of our government.
The Proclamation must be considered as declaratory, as a warning to officers not to wander from the line of their instructions.—To those who may contend, that as officers were not authorised by their instructions to search ships of war, there was no necessity for telling them they were not authorised; it may be replied, that though such an authority formed no part of their instructions, there was no express prohibition against it; and officers therefore might think, and it appears did think, there was a directorial power vested in them.—Hence, particularly after the affair of the Chesapeake , it became necessary to set them right upon the subject.
To some it appears as if the question of the right of search was introduced rather strangely into such a proclamation—as if it had stolen in.—But what is the purport of the proclamation? To recall British seamen from foreign service, to prohibit them from serving foreign powers, and to force them to abandon such service. It was necessary, therefore, to direct in what manner force should be applied—and under what circumstances such seamen might be seized and restored to their duty and allegiance. Our officers having conceived they had a right to seize them any where, whether on board neutral merchantmen or publick ships of war, it cannot surely be deemed unnecessary or extraordinary that Ministers should discriminate between the two cases.
Much stress has been laid upon the evidence adduced at the trial of Jenkin Ratford, in order to shew that the right of search had only been enforced by our officers, but submitted to by them. If that be the fact, it would serve to prove more strongly the necessity of this proclamation, which, by prohibiting our officers from searching neutral ships of war, would of course prevent them from suffering any such search? The case of the Chichester , and the evidence of Sergeant Frodsham in the trial of Ratford, are adduced. But what was the case? Was it the case of one ship searching another? No. The Chichester was alongside a wharf at Gosport in Virginia.—Three deserters were on board her from the American fort. The Commandant of the fort, and four or five soldiers proceed to the capt. of the Chichester's lodgings. Capt. Stopford calls the sergeant of marines of his ship, tells him there are three deserters on board, and orders them to be given up. The American captain goes off to the ship. The deserters at first cannot be found—all hands are turned up in order to search more particularly, and the men are then discovered and delivered to the Americans. But did capt. Stopford do this, because he acknowledged the right of search on the part of the Americans, or because he thought it the duty of states at amity with each other to restore deserters mutually? We have no doubt he would say he did it from the latter feeling. An inference has been drawn from sergeant Frodsham's evidence, that the court martial composed of an admiral and six other naval officers, wished to shew the Americans that we claimed no privilege that we were not disposed to allow under similar circumstances. The inference we draw is, that the court martial wished to
prove how different our conduct had been from that of the Americans, and that though they had refused to deliver up deserters from our service, we had not refused to deliver up deserters from them.
As to the Americans "having insisted" as has been insinuated, "upon the relinquishment of the right of search as the Basis of Negotiation,"—we think we may take upon ourselves to affirm that there is not the least foundation for such an insinuation.
nueously persisted in, of war.—Every one must see that however governments may be ignorant of what passes on board merchant ships, they cannot be ignorant, and are therefore responsible for the conduct adopted by their ships of war, the names of the officers in which, and the quality and description of their crews, cannot be unknown to them—Ministers no doubt wished also to separate the two points of searching ships of war and merchantmen, and to mark in a broad & distinguished manner their determination not to abandon the right of searching American merchantmen which swarm on the seas, and are perhaps as 500 to 1 when compared with the number of their ships of war.—They might desire too to prove to the American government, that whatever might be their feelings or determination with respect to the affair of the Chesapeake , not the smallest idea of making any sacrifice or modification of the right of searching merchant ships, entered into those feelings or that determination.—When persons talk of concessions to America, let them recollect that part of the proclamation which relates to letters of naturalization, or certificates of citizenship from foreign states, and which lays down the principle, that no such letters or certificates shall or can divest British seamen of their allegiance to their lawful sovereign. This is the first time, we believe, that this principle has been broadly laid down in any proclamation.
 FOR BOSTON,  The Sch'r FOUR BROTHERS, Capt. Burgess—For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Marsden's wharf, or to  Fisk & Catlett. December 11. tf
 FOR CHARLESTON, The fast sailing schooner JAMES, William P. Robinson, master, now ready to take in a cargo. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Town-Point, or  Thomas Willock. December 11. tf
 For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The American Ship MINERVA, Henry Keele, master, burthen 400 hds tobacco; will be ready to receive a cargo in ten days — Apply to  Alexander Leckie, or Thomas Willock. Who have for Sale on board,  8000 bushels Liverpool SALT. December 4 tf
 For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast-sailing brig ANN ELIZABETH, burthen 173 tons, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to  John Brown, Marsden's wharf. November 13. tf
 For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM & MARY, burthen 239 tons, or 2100 barrels, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to  Solomon Bedinger. October 28. tf
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, imported in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by  William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter. October 7. tf
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane, William Colley, master. —Apply to the subscriber,  William Pennock. Who offers said SHIP, burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY, burthen 200 tons for charter. October 5. tf
 For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Boush, will be ready immediately.  GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale,
Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23. tf
A few barrels and half barrels of superior quality FLOUR, suitable for family use. For sale by  A. Maclure. Nov. 30. tf
10,000 bushels coarse SALT, on board the Ship Eliza , for sale. Apply to  C. & F. Whittle.
In Store, A few puncheons Antigua RUM. November 30. 6
For RENT, That Fire-Proof HOUSE in Wide Water-Street, at present occupied by Jennings & Roddey.—Possession given the 1st of January.  Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. November 30. 1m

Foreign Intelligence,
From papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the ship Caledonian, Capt. Dickson, 43 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, October 17.
The following article from the Madrid Gazette of the 25th of September, which we received this morning, confirms the accounts of the advance of a French army towards Portugal:
"Bayonne, Sept. 14.—On the 11th inst. in the evening, several companies of artillery entered this city: on the 13th two regiments, one of infantry of the line, the other of light troops, which have marched out to-day, in order to be quartered in the neighbouring towns. This morning, at 7 o'clock, a detachment of artillery, with six guns, also entered. Several other detachments of the same corps are expected." (Madrid Gazette, Sept. 25.)
The Portuguese government have issued the following Decree, dated the 2d of October.
"Taking into consideration the stagnation which, under the present circumstances, the trade of Lisbon has suffered, and that the funds for payment of engagements on the days fixed may not be ready owing to embarrassments which could not be foreseen; and wishing to apply a remedy which may preserve unimpaired the credit of the merchant—
"I deem it proper, that the day on which the island bills (and no others) shall fall due, may be prolonged three months, at the end of which they are to recover their full force, as well towards acceptors as drawers and endorsers; it being nevertheless understood that payments may voluntarily be made within the time granted, at the discretion of those that may chuse to do so."
The principal merchants of London engaged in the trade with Portugal waited upon Mr. Canning on Thursday, for the purpose of obtaining some information as to the state of affairs at Lisbon. Mr. Canning, we are informed, stated to them that repeated assurances had been received from the Portuguese government, of its determination to adhere to its engagements with this country; but at the same time he admitted the possibility of the ports of Portugal being shut against this country.
October 19.
Last night we received Dutch papers to the 14th ult. and Hamburg papers to the 1st inst. They contain an article of intelligence which we confess does not much surprise us, viz. that a treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive, has been concluded between France and Denmark, and a French army of 40,000 men, under gen. Bernadotte, has it is stated, actually entered the Danish territories. The intelligence from Russia is not of a date sufficiently late to enable us to confirm or contradict the rumour of an embargo having been laid upon British ships in the ports of Russia. Government have not received any accounts to that effect, and it is possible that the precautionary measures which some of our merchants in Russia have thought proper to adopt may have given rise to this report. The decrees lately passed in Holland against all trade and intercourse with this country are carried into execution with the greatest rigour.
We have nothing to add to the intelligence which we have already laid before our readers respecting Portugal. Government have every reason to believe that the Prince Regent is resolved, if possible, strictly to adhere to the engagements which subsist between Great Britain and Portugal; at the same time it must be obvious that he has not the means of resisting the force which Buonaparte has sent against him.
CUSTOM-HOUSE REPORT.
ANTWERP, (No. 209.)
Ships touching in England.
The 7th article of the Imperial decree of the 21st November last, prohibits our receiving in our harbours any vessel arriving direct from England, or the English colonies, or which may have touched there, and the eighth article subjects to forfeiture any vessel which may endeavour to elude this decree by means of false papers. The director general observes in his circular letter of the 4th of this month (October), that the Emperor has decided that these two articles shall be fully and absolutely executed, and that no vessels which may have touched in England, can be admitted. The return, therefore, of vessels will be immediately insisted on, whatever papers they may produce, or whatever plea or compulsion they may allege. Such as shall endeavour to conceal their touching in England, by means of false papers, shall be seized in our harbours, and ship and cargo shall be subject to proceedings according to the Decree against English property.
A considerable number of the vessels lately employed in the clandestine traffic with this country, have been seized and confiscated by the Dutch government. One of the chief reasons alleged for this proceeding is that according to some of the London papers, these vessels had been insured at Lloyd's. The seizure is thus announced in the Hague Courant:
"By virtue of the laws existing against the navigation and trade of and with the kingdom of Great Britain, the following ships and their cargoes were successively laid under embargo in the months of July, August and September, 1807, and the proceedings are already commenced against them, to be prosecuted according to the rigour of the said laws"—Then follows a list of vessels.
October 20.
The ministerial writers are completely at a loss for arguments to defend the conduct of ministers, relative to the giving up the disputed right to search neutral ships of war for men. After having uniformly recommended the same mode of reasoning which has been used with the Danes, such as a "Storm of British bullets," &c. &c. they now draw in their horns, and pretend they never imagined the Americans, in spite of their violence and abuse, would hazard a contest with us. Certainly not: why should they? they must indeed be very fond of war to quarrel with us now, when we have conceded every thing they could reasonably ask. We have recalled admiral Berkeley; we have renounced all claim to a right to visit ships of war; and in the visit of merchantmen we have enjoined our cruisers to observe the greatest possible moderation and decorum. These three questions embraced the whole of the American complaints: and the Americans, if they would quarrel with us, must now find out some new ground.
A sage of antiquity has remarked, that "he who claims more than his own, may chance to lose in the contest even that which he enjoys."—Our wise ministers should have duly considered this piece of advice before they quarrelled with the Americans.
It was a scene for moral edification to behold the countenances, yesterday, of the crowd who hailed the exaltation to office of the present ministers, as the era of national vigour and national glory! The perusal of the proclamation, by which those ministers have conceded the right of searching the ships of war of neutral powers, struck a damp to their hearts. It was an avowal of that equality of rights which their pride had taught them to believe was incompatible with the pre-eminence of England, and which, they thought, their favourite Ministers would never have stooped to acknowledge. It is not, however, for the gratification of such politicians that any government can safely act, however ready the individuals of it may be to flatter their prejudices, and engage their service, in pushing them on to power. The monstrous doctrine of force cannot be admitted in the intercourse of civilized states—whatever be their relative strength, they must acquiesce in the rules which the law of nations has introduced and made mutually binding upon them. Statesman, (an opposition paper.)
Yesterday an account was received by telegraphe, of the arrival, at Portsmouth, of the Diana frigate, from Vera Cruz, with a quantity of specie on board, to the amount of between 7 and 800,000l. sterling. It has been long known that this Spanish money was to be brought home, under license, in British ships. The exact quantity on board the Diana cannot be ascertained till the letters arrive this day; but we hear that Mr. Angerstein underwrote 500,000l. some time ago, as on board the Diana.
It is said that the guards are immediately coming home from Copenhagen. They are the only troops as yet recalled. Provisions are gone out sufficient for the subsistence of the remainder till the middle of December.
A gentleman is arrived in town who left Copenhagen on the 23d ult. under convoy of the Astrea frigate, captain Dunbar, with sixty-six sail in company, of which fourteen were transports, and five bomb-tenders, all laden with naval stores, and forty-five detained Danes. The Bonetta sailed two days before with about twenty-three sail more of detained Danes. The transports have brought to Deptford the materials of two of the Danish line of battle ships, which were taken to pieces. He left the Leyden and Texel, and thirty-six sail of transports, laden with naval stores, and thirty sail getting ready to be laden. The whole of the transports lying there are about 350 sail; the battering train had been all embarked before he left the place, and the intention then was to embark the troops on the 1st inst. Ten thousand of the troops were to embark in the Danish ships (which were all to be filled with spars and stores) to help to work them to England. Nothing but publick property was touched; a quantity of iron which was lying in the Dock-yard being claimed as private property, was given up. There was no idea of our keeping possession of Zealand when he left it; the admiral and officers were using the greatest exertions to leave it in the expiration of six weeks. Sir Samuel Hood commanded at the Dock-yard, to embark the stores, &c. There was no interruption to our people going into Copenhagen, which they had done for some time, to purchase provisions. Mr. Collier (brother to Sir George Collier) is the agent for the whole of the Danish ships. Three Russian ships of the line, three frigates, and a store ship, newly fitted, from Archangel, anchored at Elsinour on the 22d going up the Baltic.
Extract of a letter from an Officer in the expedition at Copenhagen, dated Sept. 20.
"The exertions we are now making to fit out the ships taken here, and to dismantle our own batteries, and ship the ordnance is beyond conception. We have already completed and rigged 13 sail of Danish line of battle ships, exclusive of 10 frigates, and shipped almost all the stores. The stores and ordnance which we have captured are incalculable. From every information which I can learn, there will be a sufficiency of the former for our navy for seven years, and the ordnance exceeds any thing I ever beheld, particularly their brass guns; for quantity and quality, I am informed, no nation can produce the like. I can easily imagine what you will all be inclined to say respecting our proceedings in this part of the world, but believe me when I assure you, that had we not taken these steps, Ireland must inevitably have fallen before Christmas-day next. A shadow of doubt does not remain that Buonaparte was to have been put in possession of the Danish fleet, stores, and ordnance, and that a fleet of 20 sail of the line, with 100,000 men, was to leave these seas in November for Ireland; I now leave you to judge, whether or not we are justifiable in preventing such proceedings, and I trust in God this blow will bring round a speedy peace. No troops have yet been permitted to enter Copenhagen, except a few officers each day, and that very lately, with a written passport from lieut. gen. Baird. I have been in for a few hours—it is a very fine city, but dreadfully destroyed by fire, occasioned by our burning carcasses and shells. Had they not surrendered, every house must have been consumed in a few days. The fall of a most superb steeple on fire, was the most awful sight I ever beheld. The inhabitants naturally were greatly exasperated at our people, but it is astonishing the good effect our guineas have made in purchasing their articles. I have seen no specie in this country except plated copper. I have this moment heard, the first division sails in eight days, and we expect to go with it. I hope, therefore, to have the pleasure of seeing you next month.
October 22.
It has been the fashion with a certain description of persons in this country to praise the American constitution to the skies, and to represent America as the land of freedom and plenty, the only land where men could presume to publish what they think.—These unmerited praises at one time produced a considerable effect in this country, they encouraged men to leave their native homes in search of this promised land of liberty and ease.—Of these who have emigrated to America, how few there are who do not curse the moment when the fatal project entered into their imagination!—But if there be any who yet contemplate with fondness the pictures that have been drawn of American liberty and of the American constitution, let them turn to the proceed-
ings against colonel Burr. Of the man himself we know little—he seems to be enterprising, ambitious, and in America, where talents are so rare, he passes as a man of extraordinary talents.—But let these admirers, we say, of the American constitution look at the proceedings against him—First, he is tried for treason—an acquittal follows—not being able to convict him of treason the government play a less game and indict him for a misdemeanor—here too they fail—neither able to convict him of treason nor misdemeanor, they yet refuse to let him go, but give notice of their intention to have him tried a third time—What the nature of the new indictment is to be, whether it is to be compounded of half a treason and half a misdemeanor, we know not.—Upon the principle adopted against him we see no reason for suspecting that this third trial will be the last—wherever Burr has been; if he has travelled from North to South—from East to West—if he has visited every state of the United States, he may, for any thing we see to the contrary, be tried in every state beginning with New-Hampshire and ending with Georgia.—Compare this mode of proceeding with the proceedings of British tribunals, so libelled and so calumniated by some of these lovers of American freedom!—take the memorable trials in 1794, when so strong a party prevailed in this country in favour of French republicanism. The persons put upon their trials for treason were acquitted.—Were they harassed by any subsequent prosecution?—Were they taken up again and tried for a misdemeanor?—Did the strong arm of government touch them again?—No—not a hair of their heads.
LIVERPOOL, October 24.
His majesty's proclamation, relinquishing the right of search in various cases, has thrown the right of might writers into a sad dilemma. They have toiled for some time past to establish an absurd and unjust theory, and to give to the humilid exhalations of their own brains a "local habitation and a name;" but his majesty has dissolved the spell, and the Babel builders and their works are thrown into confusion together. Henceforth the commanders of our ships of war, having received positive information of English seamen serving on board foreign ships of war, are to require of the captains or commanders of the same, to release them, but not to insist on it.—We trust this measure, added to the recall of admiral Berkeley, will have a happy tendency to settle the dispute between this country and America, and, we hope, is the prelude to a treaty which will unite the two nations in the closest bands of amity.
Latest Foreign Advices,
Received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the ship Augustus, captain Howe, in twenty-eight days from Portsmouth, (Eng.)
LONDON, October 28.
A mail from Gottenburg arrived yesterday afternoon. Its contents are unimportant, with the exception of the following article, which states, that all apprehensions of a rupture between G. Britain and Russia have for the present subsided. Private advices add, we hope correctly, that the court of Petersburg has expressed much displeasure at some of the late proceedings of Buonaparte.
GOTTENBURGH, Oct 19.
"A courier has arrived from St. Petersburg, in 14 days; the alarm of war with England seems to be quite over for the present, and all was peaceable when he left it. Some fears of an embargo had been entertained, and several ships had left the Russian ports, to no small disadvantage of the merchants."
The private letters speak in the same encouraging terms; on the whole the communications by the mail have afforded considerable satisfaction to the mercantile interest.
The merchants of Holland, unacquainted with the nature of the sentiments, or the spirit by which the American government is at present impelled, assigned two reasons of a very opposite nature, for the measure recommended by the American ambassador at Paris. Some say that it was the determination of the French government to carry the famous decree of November, 1806, for putting England in a state of blockade, into execution with the utmost rigour, and that it was probable the English would retaliate, by seizing all ships going to, or coming from a French port, it was expedient that all American vessels should get away as soon as possible; while others suppose that Buonaparte, finding the American government unwilling to engage in hostilities, against this country, had threatened to declare war against them.—The latter supposition we conceive to be altogether erroneous; and though the measures of necessary rigour, which, in the spirit of retaliation, we trust are about to be adopted by our government with respect to neutrals, render the former both plausible and rational, we consider neither of the reasons assigned to be the true one. The fact we believe to be simply this: General Armstrong had doubtless received an intimation from Mr. Munroe, of the complete termination of his mission, in consequence of the extravagance of the demand which he was commanded to make, our compliance with which was insisted upon as an indispensable preliminary to any negotiation or explanation whatever; and judging from this important fact, that the continuance of peace between the two countries must be precarious in the extreme, he deemed it his duty to give the advice upon which the American consul at Amsterdam has acted; and in consequence of which several vessels have sailed without completing their cargoes.
October 29.
Yesterday afternoon an officer arrived at the admiralty, with dispatches from admiral Stanhope, stating his arrival in Yarmouth Roads from Copenhagen, with ten sail of the line (five English and five Danish), and a fleet of transports with Danish naval stores. The ultimate destination of this division is Portsmouth, whither it has probably by this time proceeded. The second division, under the command of Admiral Gambier, was expected to sail about the 21st, and its arrival is of course hourly expected. The whole of our troops, except the rear guard, had embarked for England, it not being the intention of government to endeavour to retain possession of the Island of Zealand. An arrangement, however, has been entered into with the Danish government, in consequence of which a portion of our army is to be station during the winter in Scania, a Swedish province opposite to the Island of Zealand, and only separated from it by the sound.
The following letters contain some interesting particulars:
"HULL, Oct. 26.—Mr. Fisher one of his majesty's messengers, was landed at this port yesterday afternoon, from the Halcyon sloop of war of 18 guns, capt. Pearce, with dispatches from admiral Gambier, off Copenhagen, dated the 15th inst. On the preceding day Admiral Stanhope had left that station, with ten sail of the Danish ships of war under his care, for England; but, in consequence of contrary winds, the fleet and convoy were obliged to put into Gottenburgh on the 17th. The Halcyon also made the same port on the 18th; which they left in company on the 20th, together with about 300 sail of transports, having the Danish stores &c. on board. The weather has been extremely boisterous during the whole of their passage to this country. On Tuesday last, at sea, the Halcyon fell in with the wreck of a galliot, the Maria Elizabeth, which had lost her bottom upon one of the reefs in the Categat—all her masts were also gone, and, from the circumstance of no person being found on board by the people of the Halcyon, it is supposed that the whole of the crew had perished. It is also feared that several of our transports have suffered material damage since they left the Sound. When the Messenger sailed from before Copenhagen, the whole of our forces had been embarked, with the exception of the rear guard.—We understand that several of the above fleet have passed the Humber to the southward. The arrival of the others may be expected daily. Mr. Fisher, with an officer of the Halcyon, left this place at half past eleven last night for London; being under orders to make the nearest land, and the greatest expedition."
"We are happy to state, that the accounts brought from the Baltic by the above gentleman, with respect to the state of affairs betwixt this country and Russia, are of the most pacific and favourable nature, and at direct variance with the alarming reports lately circulated, of hostilities being intended against that power."
"YARMOUTH, Oct. 27.—Vice admiral Stanhope with ten sail of the line, (five English and five Danish), are now standing down Channel to the eastward of these sands. The Vixen gun brig is just arrived, she left Copenhagen the 20th inst. admiral Gambier had not then sailed."
November 11.
The Townshend packet has arrived at Falmouth from Lisbon, whence she sailed on the 19th ultimo. The mail, however, did not reach town yesterday in time for the delivery of the letters from the post office; so that the letter of the 18th, which we published yesterday is still the latest authentic news from Lisbon. Some of the papers of last night indeed mentioned the arrival of accounts dated the 28th, but that was evidently an error of the press, and the 18th was meant. The Auckland packet, we understand had arrived at Lisbon before the Townshend sailed.
The Cornwallis packet, from Malta, also arrived off Falmouth on Sunday. Five days before, she parted from the Cartaret packet, likewise from Malta.
There was yesterday a rumour of a great naval victory having been gained off Cadiz. It arrived by the Townshend packet from Lisbon, and was very much credited, though no official confirmation of the intelligence had reached the admiralty when our paper was put to press. The account which has been received was transmitted from Lisbon by the British consul. It appears that before the packet sailed, a report prevailed at Lisbon that a division of lord Collingwood's fleet, under the command of rear admiral Purvis, had fallen in with a fleet from Cadiz, captured 12 sail of the line, and carried them into Gibraltar in a very shattered condition. Seven of the enemy's vessels are said to have been so roughly handled, that they are rendered unfit for service. The object attributed to the enemy in sending out this fleet, which, it is said, consisted of all the French and Spanish ships of war that have been so long locked up in Cadiz, was to seize the Portuguese navy in the Tagus. The excellent condition of the British fleet in the Mediterranean, and the skill and vigilance of its commanders, induce us to encourage the hope that this intelligence may prove true. A similar account has been transmitted from Oporto, and it seems to have been confidently believed in Portugal. There is, however, reason to doubt the extent of the advantage stated to have been obtained by our fleet, and the news altogether must be received with considerable hesitation. The whole of the combined Fleet fit for sea in Cadiz, we believe, was never estimated so high as twelve sail of the line, and as the captured ships are said to have been carried into Gibraltar, we ought to have had intelligence of a victory so important by the recent arrivals from that fortress.
The preparations for the sailing of the new expedition are understood to be in such a state of forwardness, that the gentlemen connected with the shipping interest in the city, are in daily expectation that an order for an embargo on the outports will be issued by government. The ships of the line which are to form the fleet, are said to be all in readiness. The light infantry of the German legion commenced their march from Deal, on Monday, for Portsmouth, where, it is supposed, they will embark to proceed to Plymouth, and form a part of the military force of the expedition.
Parliament was yesterday prorogued to the 17th of December, and it is generally supposed that the meeting for the dispatch of business will be on the 25th of January.
Yesterday the duke of York held a publick day at his office, in the horse guards, and gave private audiences to gen. Fox, upon his return from Sicily; gen. sir George Ludlow, upon his return from Copenhagen; sir David Baird, gen. Grosvenor, and the principal part of the staff, from Buenos Ayres, and about fifty other officers.
The court martial on gen. Whitelock is convened to sit at the royal hospital at Chelsea.
Gen. Auchmuty is expected to be the principal prosecutor of gen. Whitelock.
Mr. G. H. Rose, envoy extraordinary to the United States, sailed yesterday in the Statira frigate, from Lymington for the Chesapeake.
The comte de Lille (Louis XVIII) appeared greatly delighted with the residence of Gosfield, which present a very striking contrast to the bleakness of the country which he had quitted. He walks a great deal; but, from his size, has now left off riding. The French in this country who wish to pay their respects to their sovereign, write for permission to

wait upon him, and are received agreeably to priority and rank. Their serene highnesses the prince of Conde, and the Duke of Bourbon, left Gosfield on Saturday, for Wanstead House; and Monsieur and the duke de Berri on Sunday, for London. The names of those of his own country who have yet been received are as follows.
Princes of the House of Orleans —The duke of Orleans, and count de Beaujolais. The Princes of the House of Conde —Their serene highnesses the prince of Conde, and duke de Bourbon, father of the ever to be lamented and heroic duke d'Enghien; the duke de Grammont, the duke de Serrant, the duke de Coigny, compte E. Damas, compte D'Escars, compte de Vandreuil, compte D'Avray, compte de Jarnac, compte la Châtre, chevalier de la Reviere, monsieur de Barrentain, monsieur de Beausobie, &c.
November 12.
Mr. Kaye, the messenger, arrived yesterday at the foreign office with dispatches from our minister at the court of Petersburg. A cabinet council was assembled at the foreign office, after the arrival of these dispatches, and also took into consideration dispatches received from Lisbon. The council continued in deliberation until eight o'clock last night.
Sir Sidney Smith arrived at Plymouth on Monday, and hoisted his flag on board the London, of 98 guns, in Cawsand Bay. It is said that 10,000 tons of shipping, lately hired for transports, are to rendezvous at Plymouth, to take troops on board for the new expedition.
There have been several arrivals from Portugal besides the Townsend packet, mentioned in our last. The latest accounts are brought by his majesty's brig Raleigh, which has arrived at Plymouth from Oporto, and which sailed from the latter port on the 31st ult. If we may credit the intelligence brought by this vessel, the Portuguese government have abandoned the intention of removing to the Brazils, and have yielded to the mandates of Buonaparte. The court of Lisbon, we are informed, has issued a proclamation for excluding the ships and commerce of this country from the Portuguese dominions. A copy of the proclamation, it is said, has been brought to this country by the Raleigh, and is now in the possession of his majesty's ministers. We are happy to state, however, that the whole of the British property at Oporto has been safely embarked, chiefly on board of Portuguese bottoms. The vessels employed on this service form a considerable fleet, which was expected to sail the 2d of the present month, under convoy of the Lavinia frigate. The Raven sloop of war has received orders to lie off the bar of Lisbon, to prevent any more British vessels from entering that port. Lord Strangford and Mr. Gambier are expected to return to England in the Raven. There is something very contradictory in all the intelligence from Portugal; and it is true that the ports of that country are shut against our ships, the measure must have been determined on very suddenly, or the secret of the Portuguese government has been remarkably well kept. It is stated in letters received by the Townsend, which did not sail until the 21st, that the prince de Beira had actually embarked for the Brazils. We know not how to reconcile these circumstances. We should be sorry to attribute to the Portuguese government any collusion with Buonaparte, but it has been hinted, that the plan of emigration to the Brazils may have been contrived, and apparently acted upon, in order to afford time to secure their navy for the use of the enemy. It appears that all the Portuguese ships of war which were at sea have been recalled, and most of them have returned to port. We are far, however, from yielding to this suspicion, but at the same time we must confess that further information is necessary, before we can attempt to explain the motives on which the court of Lisbon has acted. In the mean time we lay before our readers extracts from two letters received by the Townsend, which we believe contain the latest intelligence which has been received direct from Lisbon:—
Lisbon, October 19.—Nothing particular has occurred here since my last, of yesterday's date, but we are informed that troops are in motion throughout the whole of Spain. The price of bread and every kind of corn, advances rapidly. October 20.—The French troops are not now expected here immediately. Our first visitors are to be our neighbours, the Spaniards. The Portuguese troops indeed seem to be paving the way for their entrance, for they are abandoning the provinces, and concentrating themselves on the coast. The preparations for the emigration of the court to the Brazils are continued apparently with vigour. In the mean time our ships of war have been recalled. The fact of observation which was causing before Alciades, has arrived here. The large army which the French have assembled at Bayonne, is now expected to be stationed at Porto and Corunna. It is thought that it is the plan of the French government to assemble a number of ships at these ports, and to risk an expedition from them against Ireland during the winter. In the midst of all our confusion, the priests continue their influence over the minds of the populace, and indeed, the higher ranks also. The last has been exposed; and religious processions are daily followed by the nobility, both male and female. The theatres are shut; and on the one hand the greatest apathy, on the other the greatest alarm prevails. The coffins is dreadful, but there is this consolation, that in a very short time our fate will be decided.
At a late hour last night we received information of the arrival of the Auckland packet, in 13 days from Lisbon. The letters will be delivered this day, and we shall be enabled to communicate some further intelligence respecting the state of Portugal in our next.
The following letter contains some interesting particulars collected from passengers who arrived from Lisbon in the Townsend packet:—
"Falmouth, Nov. 8. "The Townsend is the last regular packet of which I shall have to announce the arrival from Lisbon, a vessel having been ordered to cruise off the bar to prevent any British shipping from entering the Tagus, after the departure of the Townsend on the 21st ultimo. It was expected, however, at Lisbon, that some light vessels would be allowed to lie in Cascaes Bay (outside the Tagus), and have communication with the capital, particularly as there were a great number of English who could not possibly get a passage on board the convoy, and who having given up their houses, &c. in expectation of being accommodated on board the fleet, were in the greatest distress. No French or Spanish troops had yet reached the northern frontier of Portugal; but considerable detached corps of Spanish troops had advanced on the southern frontier and threatened invasion, in case the court did not shut her ports against the English, or in case the court attempted to embark for the Brazils. Notwithstanding these threats, the prince regent had publicly not filed the departure of his eldest son, the Prince de Beira, in an 84 gun ship, for that settlement; and, as six sail of the line besides, with several frigates, gun-boats, &c. were ready for a start, it was supposed he intended to depart himself also, in case of being driven to extremities. The situation of Lisbon, at the time the Townsend quitted, particularly after the convoy under the Lively had sailed, was extremely distressing. All commerce and confidence were annihilated. The Portuguese eyed every foreigner with jealousy, nor could they trust each other."
PORTSMOUTH, November 10. Arrived the Betsey, cutter, from the channel fleet, with
captain Conn, late of his majesty's ship Hibernia, who is appointed to the Swiftsure here, for Sir John E. Warren's flag.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS. —November 10. This day, at three, the lord chancellor, the earl of Winchelsea, and earl Camden, commissioners for proroguing the parliament, attended in the house of peers; and the usher of the black rod having summoned the commons to hear the commission read, Mr. Dyson, the assistant clerk, representing the commons, appeared at the bar of the house of lords. The commission being read, the lord chancellor said,
" My Lords and Gentlemen, "By virtue of his majesty's commission, under the great seal, to us and other lords directed, and now read, and by authority of the same, we do declare the present parliament to be further prorogued until Thursday the 17th of December next, then here to be holden; and this parliament is prorogued accordingly."
GIBRALTAR, October 3.
According to the latest accounts from Madrid, a truce between France and Portugal is now considered as unavida-ble. Upwards of 35,000 men are already assembled in the environs of Bayonne, and they are expected to enter Spain without further delay. On the 30th, under convoy of his majesty's ship Imperieuse, Captain Lord Cochrane, a fleet of English vessels arrived in 17 days from Portsmouth, with provisions for the army and navy, gun-powder, sugar, and coffee, tobacco, sundry merchandise, &c. for this place and the Mediterranean.
October 8.
Yesterday the Hindostan arrived from Malta, with the convoy from that place for England under her charge, after a passage of twenty-four days. By the last accounts from Egypt, our troops were all healthy there, and plentifully supplied with provisions of every kind by the Arabs. All communication between the garrison and Spain was this day unexpectedly cut off, in consequence of positive orders sent express from Madrid for that purpose. This step has been taken, in consequence of a representation from the French ambassador to the court of Spain, that we might not receive any intelligence of the movements of the different French armies which are advancing into Spain.
October 16.
On the 13th the Carriere packet arrived from Sicily and Malta, with the mails for this place and England, in 19 days passage. When the Cast ret left Messina, the French had assembled a large army in the neighbourhood of the Castle Scylla, and were only waiting for their battering train to commence the siege. The army from Egypt was soon expected in Sicily, orders having been sent for the evacuation of that country. All communication between this place and Spain is now rigidly cut off; and the Spaniards have doubled the guards in their lines; and it is said that a large French army is marching towards this place for the purpose of besieging the garrison. The greatest discontent and alarm prevails in Spain at the entrance of the French armies into their country, and sending their troops into Germany; which is universally believed to be a preparatory measure to the subversion of the government by Buonaparte. Twenty thousand of the best Spanish troops are also on their march to Portugal, to co-operate with the French army destined for that country.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. 15, 1807.
An unexpected circumstance prevented us from publishing the Ledger last evening.
We this day give a continuation of extracts from our London papers by the Caledonian , and particularly as they relate to American affairs, upon which those papers dilate more than we have ever before noticed.
The articles from the Courier in the first page, deserve the notice of the American politician, and are entitled to more consideration, as being written evidently in defence of the administration, and probably under its inspection.
The Proclamation , published in our last, has excited much discussion in England. The opposition papers insist that it surrenders every thing, which has been contended for; on the other side it is insisted that there has been no surrender, because there never was a claim to search neutral ships of war. The fate of this instrument is somewhat singular; in England we find the ministers defending themselves against the charge of being intimidated by us, and having therefore surrendered the points in dispute. It is probable in this country, that it will be considered as an arrogant assumption of power, and so far from producing satisfaction, will add to the irritation already existing.
We have the pleasure to announce to the publick the arrival of Mr. MONROE; he arrived yesterday with his Lady and Miss Monroe, in the ship Augustus, captain Howe, after a remarkable quick passage of 28 days. The civil and military authorities of the Borough, with a number of private citizens waited on Mr. Monroe, to welcome him to his native country, and to express the high sense which they entertain of his faithful and honourable discharge of the important duties which have been for some years past assigned to him. To-morrow morning Mr. Monroe sets off for Hampton, in order to proceed to the seat of government.
CAPTAIN HOWE, in the fast sailing ship Augustus , whose arrival is noticed in the preceding article, has favoured us with a regular file of London papers to the 29th of October, and also London papers of the eleventh and twelfth of November. Extracts from these papers are given in this day's paper.
The whole of the Danish fleet had arrived in England, with part of the British ships, the balance was daily expected.
Private letters, as well as the publick papers received by this ship, express the strongest expectation that all matters in dispute between England and this country will be amicably adjusted. Merchants had acted upon this expectation, and American ships were chartered for various voyages, some by special license, and others in their accustomed employments.
The account of the capture of the Russian ships
in the Archipelago, published in the northern paper, is incorrect, that fleet having arrived at Gibraltar on its way to Russia. It is probable, from the advanced season that it will winter in England. The situation of affairs between England and Russia, are very equivocal yet, though the apprehensions of a rupture had greatly subsided.
Mr. Rose, the envoy extraordinary from Great-Britain to this country, sailed from Portsmouth, bound to this port, in H. B. M's. frigate Statira , on the 2d of November, but meeting with contrary winds, she returned on the 9th, and sailed again on the 12th, two days before Capt. Howe. This minister may therefore be looked for daily.
Another grand grand expedition is fitting out in England, destination not known.
Letters by last mail state, that in consequence of some confidential communications from the president, congress was deliberating with closed doors.—The nature of those communications are of course unknown. They are generally believed to have reference to the non-importation act, the suspension of which expires this day.
COURTS MARTIAL are ordered to be held on commodore Barron, and some of the officers of the Chesapeake, of which court, capt. Rogers is president.
This day the following address from the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of this Borough was presented to Mr. Monroe:
TO JAMES MONROE, ESQ.
The Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, in behalf of their fellow citizens, have the honour to congratulate you upon your return to your Country.
In the arduous duties incident to your appointments to the different Courts of Europe, you have doubtless experienced all those privations which are inseparable from publick employments; whether in the acquisition of an extensive country, by which our Western brethren are in possession of an outlet to the ocean; whether in the discussion of our political or in the maintenance of our maritime rights, we take pleasure to assure you, that your countrymen have beheld your exertions with peculiar partiality.
They cannot be insensible of the difficulties of an embassy, during a period when the rights of nations are too often assailed upon the broad plea of necessity. But whatever may be the result of our dependencies with Great Britain, we feel persuaded you have brought to your country that knowledge of European politicks, so necessary to the formation of a correct judgment on our Foreign Relations.
We beg you to be assured that in the important concerns intrusted to you, your fellow citizens have the utmost confidence in your zeal, talents and patriotism, and that you may long live in their affections and esteem is the sincere wish of their hearts.
Norfolk, Dec. 14, 1807.
To which ADDRESS Mr. Monroe returned the following ANSWER:
To the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk. If any circumstance could heighten the delight which I feel in returning to my country, it would be the very flattering reception which has been given to me by the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, on their own part and in behalf of their fellow citizens. So kind a welcome could not have failed to produce under any circumstances its merited effect, but in the present case it has excited in a peculiar degree my sensibility.
In the high trusts with which I have been honoured by my government, with several of the principal powers in Europe, for nearly five years past, I have indeed felt all that solicitude which you so justly describe. Well knowing that the honour of my government and the happiness of my fellow-citizens were essentially involved in the results of the important negotiations in which I partook, I am conscious of having done every thing in my power, to acquit myself in every instance to their just claims and expectations. Their approbation is the high reward to which I have looked, and I beg you to be assured that it will give me the greatest possible satisfaction to find that I am thought by them, in some degree, to have deserved it.
The assurance which you have been so good as to express, of your confidence in the zeal and integrity with which I have discharged my publick duties, and the interest which you take in my future welfare merit my warmest acknowledgments. That you, gentlemen, and that all my fellow-citizens of Norfolk may continue to enjoy the blessings, which are so eminently due to your merit & patriotism, is a hope which I shall never cease to cherish, as it seeks an object in which I shall always take the greatest interest.
JAMES MONROE.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Agustus , Howe, 28 days from Portsmouth, Dry Goods, Phinehas Dana. Passengers—James Monroe, Esq. late minister from the United States to the court of London, Mrs. and Miss Monroe, Mr. Philip Kearney, of New York, and capt. De Cost, late of the ship Averick , cast away on the Nore Sands.
From capt. Howe's Marine List.—Ship Little William , Brown, of Philadelphia, bound to France, de-
tained at Plymouth. Ship Pallas , Everitt, of and from New York, bound to Rotterdam, sent into Dover Nov. 1, cleared next day and proceeded. Brig Dispatch , Mackever, of Philadelphia detained at Plymouth, cleared. Brig Betsey , McDoughall, from New York to Rotterdam, detained at Plymouth. Ship Ontario , Nye, of and from Newbedford, carried into Plymouth, cleared and proceeded to Rotterdam. Ship Ospray , Cazneau, of Boston just arrived. Ship Suffolk , Thompson, of and from New York, to sail the 15th Nov. Ship Diapatch of New York, just arrived from Lima. Ship Fanny , Smith, of Philadelphia, for Amsterdam, carried into Plymouth and cleared. Ship Polly , of and from New-York, detained at Plymouth. Ship Henry , Thompson, of New-York, for Amsterdam, detained at Ramsgate. Ship Holland , Nickols, to sail for New-York 15th Nov.; the Othello , Kempton, to sail for ditto the 15th Nov. The Woodrop Sims , Haynes, of this port, chartered for Chalestown to sail the 20th Nov. Ship Charles Carter , Drysdale, from this port, just arrived, also ship Powhatan , Cottle , from Virginia, just arrived. Ship Elysses , Symonds, of New-Orleans, was cast away in the Downs on the night of the 10th Nov. vessel and cargo totally lost. Ship William , Tucker, from Virginia for London, just arrived in the Downs. Ship Trusty , Carr, sailed from the Downs for Virginia 12th Nov. The Mount Vernon , Owens, from Virginia bound to Amsterdam, detained.—[This vessel was reported in a Boston paper to have been run down on the Banks.] Sailed in company 14th Nov. ship Hunter , Swan, of Newbedford for Virginia; ship Pennsylvania , Thomas, chartered for the West Indies; ship Arabella , Little, of Wiscasset for Charleston; brig Pearce , Smart, of and bound to New-York; ship Bristol Trader , Phipps of and for ditto; ship Liverpool Packet , Kennard, of Portsmouth (N. H.) bound up the Straights.— Spoke off South Foreland, ship Cato , Gale, of and from New-York, 35 days out, bound to Hull—Off the Lizard, ship Atlass , from Philadelphia bound to Holland—Dec. 4, in lat. 39; 30, long. 68, brig Dove , 5 days from Rhode Island bound to Martinique.
Festival of St. John the Evangelist,
Will be celebrated on the 27th instant, by the Members of Lodges No. 1 and 56. Transient Brethren are invited to meet at either of the Lodges at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, when a procession will be formed, and proceed to Christ-Church, where an appropriate discourse will be delivered by the Rev. Brother Davis. On Monday Evening there will be a Masonick Ball at Brother R. F. L. Long Room. A Subscription paper is left at Brother A. C. Jordan's, No. 3, Market-Square, where transient Brethren are invited to subscribe. December 14.
Will be Sold, pursuant to a Deed of Trust from the late James G. Martin, to the Justices of Norfolk County, on MONDAY the 21st instant, before the Court-House Door in the Town of Portsmouth, (being Norfolk County Court Day)
A valuable Tract of LAND, containing 400 Acres, situate in the county of Norfolk, about six miles above the Great-Bridge, and near the North Landing, is well timbered, and will be sold together or in lots to suit purchasers. Terms made known at the place of sale. The Trustee. December 14.
On Tuesday the 22d instant, opposite the Court-House in the Town of Portsmouth, Will be Sold,
Two Houses and Lots of Land, Lying in said Town—Also, All my moveable PROPERTY. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by GEORGE BUTLER. December 9.
Office Discount and Deposit, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, Dec. 14, 1807. Arrangements being made for paying at this office Dividends on Shares in the Bank of Virginia, such Stockholders as wish to avail themselves of this advantage, are requested to call here before the 15th January, and sign a power of attorney for that purpose. Thomas Williamson, Cashier. Jan. 15th.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company.
An annual meeting of the Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, will be held at the Exchange Coffee House on Monday the 11th of next month, at 10 o'clock.
William Cammack, Treasurer. December 14.
For LONDON, The fast-sailing copper-bottomed Ship CALLEDONIAN , John Dickson, master, will sail with all possible dispatch. For terms of freight or passage, apply to
William Dickson.
Who has for Sale on board said Ship, 300 tons SALT, loose and in sacks, 60 Cotes well assorted Queen's Ware, and a quantity of Stone Pots and Jugs. December 14.
For Charleston, S. C. The Sloop GEORGE , Russel Fowler, master, will sail on Thursday the 17th instant, weather permitting. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board laying at Maclure's wharf, or to
D. R. Waddey, & co.
Who have for Sale, A few firkins BUTTER of an excellent quality. Dec. 14.
A FREIGHT Is wanted for the Brig HIRAM , captain Devens, burthen about 900 barrels. Apply on board at Newton's wharf, or to Christopher Fry.
For Sale, A few bundles good Northern HAY, And a small parcel rough W.O. Staves. December 14.

MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS. The best superior Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cassimeres, Patent Coats, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulettes; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tambooured, and Leno Muslin for droffes; Callicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Coats; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 25. tf
German Winter GOODS. 65 dozen Men's Thick Fulled Stockings, 20 do. Children's do. do. 50 do. Men's half do. 110 do. Men's and Boys' Gloves, 25 do. do. Caps and Mitts, 25 do. Travelling Sacks 10 do. Ladies' House Sacks—Just received and for sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. November 20. tf
FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4. tf
200 barrels FLOUR, of superior quality for family use, 10 hogsheads Tobacco, suitable for the West-India Markets. 100 barrels New York Port, city inspection, 50 do. Carolina do. 50 hhs 25 barrels Antigua Sugars, 40,000 wt Green Coffee, Madeira Wine, London Brown Stout, Philadelphia Porter, Claret, Hermitage, Burgundy, &c. &c.—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 11. 8
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead drawr Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2. tf
FOR SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Te- neriffe, 100 pipes and 90 hhs. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
FANCY FURNITURE, Japanned and Gilt—viz. Cain Seat, Rush and Windsor Chairs; Re- cess Seats; Settees and Window Stools; Card, Pier, and Tea Tables; Work, Wash, and Candle Stands; Bedstead, Bed, and Window Cornice. Likewise, Pictures framed and reguilt, and articles in fancy line made to order. Also, Coach, Sign, and Ornamental Painting; Freema- sonry and Military Flags done in the best manner, by J. & W. Cook, No. 69, Church-Street. Nov. 25. 9
The Subscriber offers for Sale at his Store in Market- Square, 20 hogsheads W. I. RUM, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy; 5 do. Country Gin, Sugar—Brown and Loaf, by the barrel or hogshead, Tea—Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson—Also, A parcel of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens, Cassimeres, Hats, and Hardware. In addition to the above, he intends keeping a constant supply of PORK and BEEF. Bread—Pilot, Navy, and Ship, of the first quality—Fam- ilies may be supplied with small quantities of Pilot Bread, of a superior quality. Cordage of any size or description for negotiable notes or West-India produce. Any orders for the above articles, will be complied with at the shortest notice. Cary Selden. Nov. 23. tf
Baltimore Baker's FLOUR, of superior quality, for family use, for sale by T. & W. A. Armistead, tf Campbell's wharf. Nov. 18. tf
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A parcel of Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just re- ceived from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans's best Crown Lozenges, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiv- ing from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. tf
NOTICE. I am again compelled to solicit all those indebted to the estate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceas- ed, to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. December 9. Jane Collins, Adm'r x. tf
WANTED for the Ship Sheffield, A CARPENTER; also, two young LADS, from 14 to 15 years of age, as apprentices, not to go in the cabin or to cook. Apply to Josiah Cowper. December 9. tf
Wanted to Purchase, A NEGRO BOY, about 15 or 16 years of age; one that has been brought up to wait in a pri- vate family, and can be recommended for his honesty, would be preferred, for which, a generous price will be given in cash. Apply at this office. Nov. 23. 7* c
FOR SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7. tf
Ten Dollars Reward. Runaway from the subscriber on the 18th Novem- ber, a Negro Woman named LUCE, about thirty years of age, an impudent wench when spoken to; she has been seen several times about the borough since her absconding, and has told several that she works out by the day, others that she is free. The above reward will be given on bringing her home to me. Christopher Williams, 3* No. 7, Boush's Lane December 4. tf
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hhs. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hhs. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-street to William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
CAUTION. Deserted from the ship United States on the night of the 12th November, BENJAMIN SMITH, acting as second mate; at which time the first mate of said ship was robbed of fifty-five dollars in gold. Thomas Harding. December 4. 3
GERMAN LINENS, &c. 16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Ruffia Sheetings, 80 boxes Window Glafs, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheetings, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per box, 3 do. Platlillas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. neatest bottling Wire, 2 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Li- nen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decan- ters, &c. Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, in gilt frames, of the first Elegance, Elegant Chessmen, Elegant marble Statues, Flagelolets and Clarinets, Urns and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fifes, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys, Wafer and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glafses, Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Casks, Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Delfs, An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, Watch Chrystals and Beads, Seine and Sewing Twine. For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11. tf
A. M'KINLEY, Silk, Cotton, and Woollen Dyer, No 13, Bank-Street, Respectfully informs the public that he Cleans and Dyes all kinds of Silk and Satins, finishing them with neat- ness and dispatch; all kind of Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned and dyed; best standing blue upon Cotton, Linen, Carpets, and Blankets; Cleaned Straw and Chip Hats dyed, dressed, &c. &c.—All commands will be thankfully received, exe- cuted on the short notice and on the lowest terms. November 30. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp- bell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water- street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his as- sortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy; 2 hhs. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy; 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kgs. Tongues and Sounds, 40 kgs. and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 13 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hhs. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hhs and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 8 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffels; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Osnaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
Just received and for sale by the subscriber, from New-York, 4 half pipes 8 qr. casks old London particular Madeira WINE; 20 dozen Old Port do. 20 kgs. Beef Tongues; 50 kgs. Salmon; 50 do. Mackerel, 50 do. Tongues and Sounds; 20 do. Lard, 20 bbls. Whiskey; 10 hhs. N. E. Rum; 100 boxes Candles. Also—100 barrels Flour afloat. CARY SELDEN. December 2. tf
St. Mary's College. GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE. Authorised by the General Assembly of the State of Mary- land; the Scheme of which Lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing be- sides a large number of other good prizes, 1 prize of - - - 30,000 Dollars, 1 do. of - - - 15,000 3 do. of - - - 10,000 2 do. of - - - 5,000 8 do. of - - - 1,500 7 do. of - - - 1,000 Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dol- lars. The Scheme contains only 21,500 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Bal- timore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day. Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE'S truly fortunate Lottery Of- fice, corner of Market-street and Charles-street, Baltimore. The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, toge- ther with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitat- ing the sale of the Tickets. G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks. The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, in Maiden Lane, New-York. N. B. Distant adventurers accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the in- spection of adventurers. October 14. 3m
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) offers for Sale, Warranted New-York SHOES, and will return the money when Shoes are bought upon his particu- lar recommendation, if they should not wear well. He thinks he has exerted himself as much to get the best and handsomest Shoes and Boots of the manufacture of the United States as any man in them, and has the assurance of the manufacturers in New-York, Philadelphia, Newark, and Baltimore, where the Shoes and Boots are made purposely for this market, that they shall be in all cases customers' work; and the report of a great number of those who have purchas- ed Shoes, confirms their being so. He has now on hand, A general assortment of fresh New-York SHOES. For Ladies there are a variety of new Kid Patterns; Velvet Slippers, different colours, neat workmanship, of Silk & Tab- by Velvet; Morocco Boots, Bootees, and Walking Shoes, to tie and not to tie, with cork soles and without, &c. For gentlemen, Bolle's well known stout and light fine seal lea- ther Shoes and Morocco Pumps, with several other kinds; For Misses, a variety of Morocco and Leather. For Boys, ve- ry fine for dancing, common, strong, lined and bound, and coarse. For Children, Morocco Bootees, different colours, sized from 3 to 1, leather Pumps, Shoes and Bootees; and for Servants, such as appear to be of very superior quality. There is attached to the Store a very comfortable back room, where Ladies may retire for the purpose of trying on Shoes or Boots. He has a great variety of English Kid Shoes, some of which having been long on hand, will be sold at 7 Gd.; and a quantity of the most fashionable Embellishments, quite fresh at reduced prices. He has on hand, SHOES made by a very faithful workman in this vicinity, of the best wax-leather, in a shape to suit old gen- tlemen, with which he will be regularly supplied. Vernon's elegant Baltimore BOOTS, kept in such quantity as to give a probability of fitting any person; sold at the prices in Baltimore. New-York Pilots' BOOTS, an improvement up- on the plan of Fishermen's Boots. A considerable quantity of Boston SHOES and BOOTS, kept for the purpose of supplying those who must have what they think cheap, not appearing to know that the best things, are generally, cheapest; these will be sold low. He is in expectation of a quantity of the most elegant Philadelphia KID SLIPPERS, by the first vessel. With due encouragement, he is perfectly confident he can supply handsomer and better Shoes and Boots, than has been furnished by any person in this place heretofore; and if bet- ter, ultimately cheaper—but without it, it is impossible to keep a good assortment. He has also, A quantity of India COTTONS; a few tons of BAR IRON; and Pennsylvania BUTTER in small kegs, nicely pickled, at 20 cents. Just received by Ferguson's Packet from Baltimore, a fresh supply of Vernon's Winter BOOTS. November 27. tf
St. Mary's College Lottery of Balti- more. TICKETS for Sale by Rowland & Triplett. October 16. tf
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18. tf
For SALE, or will be bartered for Staves, Corn, or Flour, 5000 bushels Liverpool SALT, loose and in sacks, 1 ton Shot, assorted; 2 ton German Steel. James Young. November 13. tf
For SALE, by the Subscriber, 34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Earthenware; 10 casks Glass do. 65 boxes 8 by 10, 37 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 gross Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castile Soap, 1 hogshead and 5 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 10 hhs. Petersburg, 2 do. Richmond, and 4 do. York Ri- ver Tobacco; 15 bales Cotton, 38 whole and 9 half tierces Rice. A. Maclure. November 13. tf
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. do. 100 Barrels Flour. For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogsheads Bordolease CLARET, 96 casks Roli Brimstone, 100 boxes Castile Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 bhs. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. October 12. tf
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse— For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Of- fice of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
For SALE, 80 hhs. choice retailing Molasses, 34 tierces Currants; 20 kegs Capers, in very fine order. James Young. November 11. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones. The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and sit- uated on a never failing stream; although she works at pre- sent only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abun- dant supply for ten pair. Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's Mills) about two miles farther, now in com- plete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not su- perior to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently be- lieves, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia— Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any num- ber of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st of Jan. next, that commodious three story brick DWELLING HOUSE in Church-street, at present occupied by Mr. Faith. Reiman. And a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, with a fine extensive Garden, in the Fields near Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. Stratton, possession of which may be had the 1st of January—Application to be made to Wm. Plume & Co. Nov. 18. tf
Received per schooner Traveller, from Bos- ton, and for Sale, By EDWARD CLARK, 10 tons small, flat, and square Bar Iron, 100 bundles assorted Nail Rods. Nov. 18. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 60 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhs old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhs. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhs and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly sit- uated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. tf
For RENT, The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House, adjoining the Subscriber's, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes; also a convenient Dwelling-House near the Bridge, adjoining Mrs. Archer's, at present occupied by Mr. Nichol- son; also that pleasant retired House on Bower-street, oc- cupied by Stephen Harris; and some Ware-Houses on my wharf, with or without the wharf. For further particulars apply to James Tucker. October 12. tf
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on pa- per of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large pa- per, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE. NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.