Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-10-06 00:00:00

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Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, and Portugal, France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, In the Mediterranean, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas, Jamaica and Honduras, Porto Rico, Havana, Cape-Francois, (unarmed) Ports in the Bite of Leogane, Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, Persia, India, and China, Coasters.
Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 6 dollars. per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance. United States Bank, 580 dollars. per share. Exchange on London, Par. N. B. Premiums to Spain and her colonies and the Mediterranean-not fixed.
THINGS TO BE LAUGHED AT; OR, A Collection of honest Prejudices, selected from many celebrated Authors.
Before the conquest by the Normans, the land in Norfolk was so light and fine, that the farmers usually ploughed it with two rabbits and a case knife. Jones's Wonderful Changes, p. 86. There are many stories told of the craft of the fox, to compass his prey; of which Ol. Magnus hath many; such as feigning the barking of a dog, to catch prey near the houses: feigning himself dead, to catch such animals as come to feed upon him: laying his tail on a wasp's nest, and then rubbing it hard against a tree, and then catching the wasps so killed: ridding himself of fleas, by gradually going into the water, with a lock of wool in his mouth, and so driving the fleas up into it, and then leaving it in the water: by catching crab-fish with his tail, which he saith he himself was a witness of. Derham's Physico-Theology, book iv. chap. ii.
Had man been a dwarf, he had scarce been a rational creature; for he must have had a jolt head, so there would not have been body and blood enough to supply his brain with spirits; or he must have had a small head, answerable to his body, and so there would not have been brain enough, for his business. Grew's Cosmel. Sac. book i. chap. v.
The city of London is the largest city in the world, and the people of London the wisest. Wilson's Candid Traveller, p. 42. One Englishman can beat five Frenchmen. Williamson's Serious Positions, p. 73.
One Englishman of war will beat a Dutch fleet. Nebott's Naval Expedition, chap. 4. p. 9.
Among reptiles that have a strange faculty to shift for food, &c. may be reckoned eels, which, although belonging to the water, can creep on the land, from pond to pond, &c. Mr. Mosely of Mosely, saw them creep over the meadows like so many snakes from ditch to ditch; which he thought was not only for bettering their habitation, but also to catch snails in the grass. Plot's Hist. of Staffordshire, c. 7. p. 32.
Had the calf of the leg been providentially and prominently placed before instead of being preposterously and prejudicially placed behind, it had been evidently better, forasmuch as the human shin bone could not then have been so easily broken. Dr. Moreton's Beauty of the Human Structure, Glasgow Edition, 4to. p. 62. It hath indeed been a doubt, nay, a matter of much debate among historians of the former days, whether Oliver Cromwell was that pious good man he pretended to be? But it is allowed I think, that he was almost continually preaching and praying; and therefore he must have been a pious man, unless we suppose piety not to consist in fervency, which would be absurd and ridiculous. Morgan's Case fairly Stated, p. 69.
Though I have examined what all other authors have wrote on this affair with great impartiality, yet I cannot conceive that any of them have the least merit, nor do I find one man that hath treated this subject sensibly besides myself! Smithson's Amiable-ness of Candour and Diffidence, p. 8.
Next unto Arvi there are two rivers, Atorca and Caora, and on that branch, which is called Caora, are a nation of people whose heads appear not above their shoulders; which though it may be thought a mere fable, yet for my own part I am resolved it is true: because every child in the provinces of Artomai and Canuri affirm the same. They are called Ewaipanoma: they are reported to have their eyes in their shoulders, and their mouths in the middle of their breasts; and that a long train of hair groweth backward between their shoulders. Sir W. Raleigh's Works, p. 209.
The eighth species of earthquakes is, where over and above the rising and sinking the parts of the earth, there are a great variety of other accidents attending; such for instance as appears in that relation which the learned Camden gives us, of a very famous earthquake in Herefordshire, where in the year 1571, Marclay Hill, in the east part of the shire, with a roaring noise, removed itself from the place where it stood, and for three days together travelled from its old seat. It began first to take its journey February 17th, being Saturday, at six o'clock at night, and by seven next morning it had gone forty paces, carrying with it sheep in their cotes, hedges-rows and trees, whereof some were overturned: some that stood upon the plain were firmly growing upon the hill: those that were east, were turned west: and those in the west were set in the east. In this remove it overthrew Kinaston chapel, and turned two highways near an hundred yards from their old paths. The quantity of ground thus removed was about twenty-six acres, which opening itself with rocks and all, bore the earth before it for four hundred yards space, without any stay, leaving pasture in the place of the tillage, and the tillage over-spread with pasture: lastly, overwhelming its lower parts, it mounted to a hill of twelve fathoms high, and there rested after three days travel! Dissertation upon Earth-quakes, p. 43.
Among the many people who have had courage and learning to lay spirits and ghosts, G. W. Salomine may be reckoned and esteemed the most considerable and knowing: for he made a fortune and raised an estate by this very trade: and is said to have laid 1379 souls in the Red Sea. A place which I know by experience, and by examination have found, all ghosts and spirits are most afraid of: and this, I think, proves Salomine's power to be very great, as it is a place they would not but by force have went into.
It is to be remarked that Salomine was the seventh son of his father and mother, who was a virtuous woman; and he had also a wonderful faculty of curing all diseases with a touch. Such surprizing power is there in some people. Yet this gentleman was not more to be thought of than an acquaintance of mine, an Oxford scholar, who to my certain knowledge and belief hath cured many disorders, and allayed the ghosts of many disturbed people, when no other person could do them. In a village where I lived, I do know that there was a great house, a mansion house, haunted by a spirit that turned itself into a thousand shapes and forms: but generally came in the figure of a boiled scrag of mutton, and had baffled and defied the learned men of both universities, but this being told to my friend, who was a descendant and relation of the learned Friar Bacon, he undertook to lay it, and that even without his book: and 'twas done in this manner: He ordered some water to be put into a clean skelket that was new, and had never been on the fire. When the water boiled, he himself pulled off his hat and shoes, and then took seven turnips which he pared with a small pen-knife, that had been rubbed and whetted on a loadstone and put them into the water. When they were boiled, he ordered some butter to be melted in a new glazed earthen pipkin, and then mashed the turnips in it. Just as this was finished, I myself saw the ghost in the form of a boiled scrag of mutton, peep in at the
window, which I gave him notice of, and he stuck his fork into him, and sowsed both him and the turnips into a pewter dish, and eat both up: and the house was ever afterwards quiet and still. Now this I should not have believed nor thought true, but I stood by and saw all the whole ceremony performed. Jackson's State of the Defunct, p. 97.
FOR LONDON, The fast-sailing Brig SUSAN & POLLY, F. Sargent, Master, Will sail in ten days. For passage only (having good accommodations) apply to the captain, or to Theo. Armistead. October 2. tf 163
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fine Ship THOMAS, Nathaniel Boush, Master. Burthen about 4500 barrels, is in complete order and will be ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to Robertson & Brown. For Sale, 300 hhds. Sugars landing from said Ship from Guadalupe—apply as above. September 29. tf 139
FOR CHARTER, To a port in the South of Europe or the West-Indies, The fast-sailing Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettingill, Jr. Master. Burthen 150 Tons.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25. tf 155
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship NANCY, Captain TURNER, Burthen 240 Tons. C. & F. Whittle. Sept. 29. tf 138
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing Ship SHEFFIELD, JOSIAH COWPER, Master: Will sail in three weeks, one half of her cargo being engaged. For freight apply to the master, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 27. tf 156
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine Ship MOUNT-VERNON, John Boynton, Master:— Burthen 416 tons, having considerable part of her cargo ready to go on board, and will commence her lading the 5th October.—For freight, apply to Messrs. Moore & Bowden, Peter-sburg, M. W. Hancock & Co. Richmond, the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25. tf 154
FOR THE ISLE OF RE, (IN FRANCE.) The new fast sailing Brig AURORA, James Mork, Master:— Will sail in ten or twelve days—for passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board at Messrs. C. & F. Whittle's wharf, or to A. Maclure. Sept. 4. tf 117
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Ship MERCURY, Abel Crozier, master: Burthen 2200 barrels flour.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, Said Ship's CARGO of St. Ubes SALT. ALSO, 100 dozen of choice Bourdeaux CLARET, in cases of 2 1-2 dozen. Sept. 8. tf 127
FOR SALE OR CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo. CASH GIVEN FOR White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves. C. & F. Whittle. August 16. tf 76
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP COURTNEY, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to William Pennock. Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and 10 Pipes Common, TENERIFFE WINE. August 11. tf 70
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to N. Heron. Sept. 18. tf 142
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Copper-bottomed Brig MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer:— Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo—Apply to the master on board, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 4. 118
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Brig FLORA, Henry Dickson, master: This vessel has three-fourths of her cargo engaged and ready to go on board.—It is expected the will sail in ten days from this date. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply to the captain on board or to Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, Sept. 20. tf 146
SALT. Just arrived in the Dumrabin Castle, a Cargo of excellent Liverpool Stoved Salt. To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to Robertson & Brown. A FREIGHT For the above ship is wanted, to a port in Britain or any of the British West-India Islands. The Dumrabin Castle is well armed and manned, and has a Letter of Marque. Apply as above. Sept. 22. tf 149
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship PETER, Captain Sayward. Burthen 230 hhds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—For terms apply to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 15. tf 140
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West-Indies, THE SHIP VIRGINIA, Capt. James Petrie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teak Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to John Newell, jun. Who has for sale about 1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21. tf 94
FOR CHARTER, The good American Ship SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 315 tons; will carry about 450 hhds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow. WHO HAS FOR SALE, 39 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Peterburg do. 200 Bbls. excellent PORK. 80 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. Sept. 11. tf 129
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing ship TICONIC, Parsons, master: Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. Sept. 13. tf 131
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 128
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADRIDA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qr. Casks, Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. tf 47
For Freight or Charter, The Ship TAMERLANE, Melzer Joy, Master, burthen 175 tons. For terms apply to PHINEHAS DANA. September 20. tf 148

MEMOIR, IN JUSTIFICATION OF GENERAL MOREAU. Translated from the French by G. L. GRAY.
(CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST.)
FOURTH CHARGE.—Interviews with Pichegru, and other Royalists;—Overtures made or re- corded.
Seven months had elapsed since Moreau had heard the name of Lajolais, when one morning, about the close of last winter, he received a visit from that gentleman. In that visit he learnt from him, with infinite surprise, that Pichegru was then in Paris. Lajolais pressed him to consent to see Pichegru, who wished to consent the manner of procuring his publick return to France. Moreau refused: observing, that his return to France, without the authority of government, subjected him, if recognized, to arrest, and that he did not think it prudent, as that arrest might take place even during their interview, to expose himself to every false interpretation that might be given to such a circumstance: particularly as he had sufficiently suffered from such misrepresentation, in consequence of the letter of the 17th Fructidor, then and since so little understood. Lajolais however pressed the subject, and proposed several plans of meeting, insisting on the strong desire Pichegru had to speak with him. Moreau, on his side, as obstinately persisted to refuse this indulgence.
He thought that he should hear no more on this subject, when, about eight o'clock on an evening early in Pluviose last, Lajolais and two other persons were announced. He repaired to the hall and there found Lajolais, Pichegru, and Couchery. This Couchery was the friend of Lajolais, who, about eight months before, had waited on Moreau to know if he had any letter to send to Pichegru, and who received from Moreau the answer that he had no communication to make to that gentleman, and farther, that he certainly could not hold any relation with him while he remained in a country at war with France.
Moreau was extremely embarrassed at this meeting; after what had passed in the year 5, he never could have pardoned himself had Pichegru now been arrested in his house. He shewed him into a library adjoining the hall, where they remained some minutes. In this interview Pichegru spoke only of his desire to be erased from the list of emigrants, of his wish to be allowed to return to France, of the means of procuring a passport to leave it at present, of their former comrades, &c. &c. Moreau advised him, if he wished to procure his amnesty to quit England, and remove for some time into Germany. He then begged him to retire, assuring him that if he could be of any service to him he would see him with pleasure, but that not being the case, he wished him not to repeat his visit. They were together twelve or fifteen minutes. When they rejoined Lajolais, Moreau reproached him for having brought Pichegru to his house; and, as to himself, desired that he might never return to it.
Certainly nothing could be less offensive than this interview. One proof that it could not be otherwise is its brevity. In a quarter of an hour it was impossible to unfold the plan of a conspiracy. Therefore those who speak of overtures made by Pichegru, assign them to a second meeting.
Moreau did not wish again to see neither Pichegru nor Lajolais. He had at this first meeting expressly told them so. And in effect Lajolais did not return. But some days afterwards a Monsieur Roland, who, in the years 4, 5, 8, and 9, had served under Moreau in the army of the Rhine, as inspector of the military transports, and was in the habit of occasionally paying his respects to him, waited on him in the morning. He asked a rendezvous for Pichegru, who lodged at his house. Moreau refused it! Roland observed that he had something important to impart. Moreau persisted in his refusal, but to soften this denial to an old friend in distress, told Roland that he would, if necessary, send his secretary to receive the communication of Pichegru.
He patiently waited until evening for a reply, when he was told a person waited upon him, and on repairing to his cabinet to his great astonishment found M. Pichegru. Moreau was much chagrined; but as no indiscretion had escaped the general at his last visit, it would have been ridiculous and indecent to have shown resentment, or to have ordered him out of the house.
Conversation at first turned on the embarrassments of Pichegru, on his desire of leave to return into France, and of obtaining a passport. But after some vague remarks, it fell upon politics; a thing not to be wondered at, when the important parts that each of them had acted are remembered. Pichegru spoke of the intended descent on England, of the dangers which might arise from the absence of the first consul, and of the changes which this event might occasion. It was then that he hinted something of the progress of opinion, divested of its republican prejudices, concerning the Bourbons, their misfortunes, and their pretensions. Without developing any determinate plan, but merely as if by a supposition that any misfortune should ensue the invasion, and that, in consequence, parties should again arise to distract France, he seemed endeavouring to sound Moreau upon his disposition towards that family. At that moment, and for the first time, not the disclosure of a conspiracy, but some slight insinuations, or as they are called overtures, concerning what might interest France in the event of a failure of the intended invasion, were made to Moreau. He drily, formally, and with minute exactness, repulsed every idea that their return was possible, or that such an order of things as these remarks seemed to have in
view could ever exist, being totally incompatible with the national temper. Nothing in the whole process is better attested than this conversation; which terminated here, with renewed and urgent entreaties, on the part of Moreau, that Pichegru might not return. He promised, and departed.
Their parting was cold, and Pichegru seemed much discontented. No one was present at this conversation; but the dissatisfaction exhibited by Pichegru on his retiring from it, is mathematically proven. Roland, whose good will for that general cannot be doubted, tells us that on his return he said, Moreau is not of my way of thinking. Lajolais and Couchery depose that he seemed much chagrined. The intentions which were attributed to Moreau, and the reports circulated of his sentiments, will easily account for the mortification occasioned by the disappointment of Pichegru.
However this may be, after these insinuations and the unfavourable reception given them by Moreau, he saw no more of Pichegru. It will be recollected that he also shut his door on Lajolais. All the ties between him and Pichegru were in a manner broken. Roland alone had not yet been forbidden to see him. He came again to his house the next day. He brought back the conversation to some of the ideas that fell from Pichegru the day before. A political discussion between men who had known each other almost eight years, was nothing uncommon. Roland took up the text of Pichegru. He spoke of the possible evils that might attend the invasion; of the commotions that might result from it; of the pretensions of the Bourbons, who might profit by those commotions; and plunged into a labyrinth of possibilities, from which he could not extricate himself, and each of which, he avows, were treated by Moreau as mere marks of folly.
Passing from these primary ideas to others, he questioned Moreau if he had never resolved, in case of new troubles, to possess himself of any authority. The notion of such a thing appeared to Moreau so ridiculous, that he replied to it with a smile of contempt—"That if any new commotions should take place, there was a senate to controul them. He hoped he was not mad; and observed, that before a mere individual, like himself, retired from the world, isolated from all affairs civil or military, could be animated by any ambitious project, the whole machine of state must be deranged, the consul, his family, and all those who then possessed authority, must be no more—That the time for him to have coveted power, had he ever been ambitious, was when he was at the head of victorious armies."—Roland receiving this severe check soon after withdrew.
The General affirms this to be the true and minute history of all his relations and conversations with Pichegru and Roland. No one assisted at their interviews, nor was a witness of what passed. No writing by the hand of Moreau exists on the subject. Pichegru is no more; but no word uttered by him contradicts what is here stated. It appears therefore, not only contravening the presumption of law in favour of innocence, but also a contradiction of the first principles of common reason, to imagine other facts or other discourses than what are here stated.
Why then has the act of accusation called these conversations criminal, and what has been produced in contradiction of general Moreau?
According to the act of accusation, there had been another interview on the Boulevard-de-la-Madeleine, between him and Pichegru, at nine o'clock in the evening. Lajolais deposes to this interview in one of his examinations; and Couchery says he knew of it, but at the trial confessed that his knowledge was from Lajolais. Bouvet-de-Lozier, in a most extraordinary declaration, signed by him some moments after having been saved from suicide, says that he repaired to the Boulevard-de-la-Madeleine, on the day mentioned, with Pichegru, Lajolais, and others; that Lajolais came to Pichegru in a voiture to conduct him to Moreau; and that there had been a conference between them in the Elysian-Fields, from which they had every reason to believe that Moreau was opposed to the royalists.
According to the act of accusation, Armand Polignac knew, by hearsay, that there had been a conference between Moreau, Pichegru, and Georges, at Chaillot.
According to the act of accusation, Picot declared that one day Pichegru expected some person in the Elysian-Fields, who did not meet him. The Attorney-General, in admitting that Moreau did not meet him, indicates that he expected Moreau; and that he would not have expected him, had he not received his promise to be there.
According to the act of accusation, on the word of Lajolais, it is stated that Moreau appointed the first meeting with Pichegru at his house.
According to the act of accusation, on the word of Roland, Moreau also appointed the second meeting with Pichegru, at his own house, and even sent Fesnier to conduct him.
And according to the act of accusation, Moreau, on the word of Roland, at their last conference, after having in form rejected every proposition to unite in the views of the royalists, proposed that they should adopt an entirely different plan; that they should remove out of the way both the First Consul and the Governor of Paris, that then he, Moreau, would avail himself of a party in the Senate sufficiently strong, to obtain the supreme authority; and that he should then be left to act in the cause according to the dictates of his own mind.
He must reply to all these charges in the order in which they stand; the necessity of justifying himself is distressing; but the task is not difficult.
(To be continued.)
It is with emotions of regret we have to announce the death of Major THOMAS LEWIS, of the Sweet Springs, who died on the 15th instant. He has been in a state of decline, we understand, for some months past.
UNITED STATES AND SPAIN. The silence observed by the paper in the confidence of administration respecting our dispute with Spain, has been a convincing proof that matters do not go on as smoothly as many had supposed. Persuaded that it is not at all times prudent to divulge to the publick a true state of affairs which are in a train of negotiation, it is not our design to pass any censure on the silence which the executive has adopted and pursued, as to the minute points on which this dispute may hinge. We observe, however, that the National Intelligencer has taken up a part of the subject in a publication of some length, copied into the Ledger of the second instant. This document (for such we shall take the liberty of calling it) although not stamped with official authority, bears that strong character of an official pen.
The overtures of the Spanish Minister to Major Jackson; the communication of those overtures by that gentleman to the president; their subsequent publication; and the diffusion of certain opinions through the publick prints, under the signature of " Graviera Manent "; have obliged the administration to depart from the silence hitherto observed.
The publication in the National Intelligencer, is entirely confined to the discussion of the different transfers of the territory called Louisiana, and its object is, from the understanding of those instruments, to ascertain what are the limits of that territory, consequently whether the claim of the United States is to attach on this side of the Mississippi.
This discussion of titles certainly does place the claim of the United States to WEST FLORIDA upon better ground than had been supposed by many. But we cannot help thinking that the construction affixed by the administration accords more with the letter than the spirit, when all circumstances are duly considered. The general sense of mankind ought, in all cases resting upon construction, to have some weight; and resorting to this standard, we do not believe that there were ten persons in the United States who imagined that West-Florida was a part of Louisiana, or formed any portion of the territory comprehended in the deed of gift from Buonaparte in 1803. There is no person who believes that Spain by the treaty of St. Ildefonso, intended to transfer West-Florida to France; every argument that can be brought forward is against such an interpretation of her intentions. If we admit that Congress is a representation of the opinions and the wisdom of the United States, we will not find, in the discussion of this subject last session, any declaration of any member of either house, in support of the interpretation now given to this instrument; and as far as we recollect the topographical description of Louisiana, submitted to congress by Mr. Jefferson last winter, we do not know that he then entertained such an idea as seems at this moment about to produce a war.
In what manner France views the subject, we have no other means of knowing than the mere conjectures arising out of the good understanding between the two courts, and the great influence she possesses over the councils of Spain. Judging from thence we feel disposed to believe that France holds the same construction which has been adopted by Spain; and if so, that she will support Spain to the last extremity in maintaining her possession.
We have hitherto held an opinion that there would be no open hostilities. In forming this opinion we perhaps mistook desire for judgment. We did not wish for a war which, in our present situation, we are altogether unable to sustain, with any hope of adding to our dignity, or even of preserving, without diminution, that portion of respect which we have already acquired in the estimation of other nations. It is folly in any person to pretend to shut his eyes upon our perfect imbecility. No one who has the smallest conception of what constitutes the strength of a belligerent nation, can suppose that we possess that strength, in any degree required to enable us to make an impression upon an enemy removed to such a distance; or what is worse, to prevent that enemy from doing us infinite injury at home. Yet appearances at this moment strongly indicate the necessity of resorting to that measure in order to obtain what is held to be our right. The declaration of the Spanish minister to Major Jackson, "that if Mr. Pinckney acted by orders of his government, or if his conduct was approved by it, war would be inevitable," must be considered as decisive (admitting that Mr. Yrujo is informed by his government in a matter of which he would scarcely be kept ignorant); for it is not to be presumed that Mr. Pinckney has proceeded so far without authority, and it is absurd to imagine that the government will disavow that which has proceeded from itself. To this we may add the intelligence received by New-York, and published in our last, from which it would appear that negotiation was at an end, and a day fixed for the departure of our minister.
Should a war be the result, we cannot avoid expressing our conviction that it will be a contest mutually distressing, and which cannot issue in any good to either party. On Spain we can make no impression on our army or our navy. But her colonies lie at our mercy, and can draw their subsistence from us only. So far we can injure Spain. We can lop off her limbs, but we can derive no benefit from the agony such mutilation may inflict upon her. To preserve those she must assign them to France, or some nation which may be neutral in the contest, and which may secure to them the advantages of our trade. And wherein do we derive either honour, or indemnity for what we may otherwise suffer?
It is true that Spain is weak indeed when opposed to the more considerable nations of Europe. But that nation which would be contemptible in a war with Great-Britain or France, would assume a very formidable aspect when opposed only to the United States. Those therefore that laugh at the strength of Spain only appear to consider it relatively with that of the nations with whom she has hitherto contended; but do not seem to apprehend the manner in
which that strength may operate upon, or how it would be employed against us.
The United States exist at present by Commerce alone. Destroy that commerce or even materially circumscribe it, and the whole economy of state must be reversed and new modelled. This is a truth which has not fallen with sufficient force upon the minds of those who rule the nation, and direct its councils; for while they derive every thing from one source, not the smallest portion even of that which it contributes is devoted to its protection; but it is left exposed, as a thing of no moment, to every species of injury and outrage.
It is on this important and weak side that Spain will seek to make an impression. The threat contained in the conversation of the Marquis Yrujo with Major Jackson, may be mortifying to our pride, but it undoubtedly expresses the manner of warfare which Spain would adopt, and contains much truth as to the effect such a step on her part would produce. We regret that it would be so easy of execution. Did Spain send to our coast but ten sail of the line and a proportionate number of frigates, (and surely no apprehension of any force which the United States alone could oppose would deter her from doing so) what have we to prevent a complete and effective blockade of every outlet, from the bay of Fundy to the Mississippi? But not from the Spaniards alone are we to expect insult and injury. Should we resort to hostilities, our commerce will be exposed to the ravages of a people, with whose actice rapacity we have but too much cause to be well acquainted.—Frenchmen, under Spanish commissions, would extend the destructive war they now wage against our trade; the effects of which would in a short time be sensibly experienced on our revenue, now depending solely upon imposts.
If our government has taken such a position as that it cannot recede without dishonour, it is to be lamented. Of the original acquisition of Louisiana we never thought favourably; and many subsequent events have occurred to strengthen our first impressions. But minor objections are not deserving of notice, when we reflect that the acquisition is likely to produce the very evil it was intended to avert—WAR! And war for Florida! If this tract is at all desirable, it must be from its geography, of its topography nothing very minute is known, and that which is known not so very flattering as to induce us to go to war for it, as a territory, of which we already possess a dangerous extent. The cry of those who are now in power and their adherents, some short time ago, was that Louisiana was not worth one half of the blood and treasure which would necessarily be expended in conquering it. Will it take less to conquer West-Florida, or is it more valuable? Thus we see their consistency and foresight.
We present our reflections upon this interesting subject, with that diffidence which must be experienced by those, who, to incompetent judgment can add no other information than the scanty portion that has come before the publick. In the event of war, whatever may be the opinion we have formed of the policy of those who have occasioned it, the cause of our country can never be separated from our own.
FROM THE FEDERAL GAZETTE.
The Election in Baltimore appears to excite as much interest this year as it has ever before produced. The illiberal policy of democracy has shewn itself there with its fullest influence. Fostered by a well-known Senatorial Demagogue, it flourished under his auspices as long as he was under any necessity to cultivate it—but though he is now above its reach, the care of preserving it has not devolved upon those who are less industrious. Among the many squibs on the subject in the Baltimore papers, we notice the following—
COMMUNICATION.—"Are you a Democrack Republican?" was the watch-word at a late ward meeting, in a certain part of the city. Impelled thither by motives, of which curiosity was not the least, I heard this enquiry echoed from different parts of the room. I at first thought the intention of this question was merely to ascertain the strength of parties, not dreaming that an assemblage of those of one side of the question alone, could constitute a "ward meeting;" but I was soon relieved from this state of suspense, for no sooner had the honourable chairman taken his seat than it was earnestly requested that all those who were not "democrack republicans" should immediately retire: not having the honour (I had like to have said dishonour) to belong to this sect, and having no wish to be initiated in the unfathomable mysteries, or to pry into the secrets of democrack republicanism, I instantly obeyed the request. This occurrence, however, led me to enquire what are the discriminating distinctions of the different sects that at present exist in the political world (I mean the small world of our city.) I find, Messrs. Printers, they may, like plants, be classed in genera and species, and if you will indulge me I shall attempt a description of them:
Generick Name Republiick.
First species, Aristocratick republicans: this species of republicans are fond of aggrandizing their families, securing to themselves dignified situation, and productive offices to their connexions; these ends once obtained, the patriotick fervour subsides into a lethargick calm, the usual concomitant of wealth and senatorial honours. Second species, Uncontaminated republicans: this species, whose opposition is constitutional, has by the saline exhalations of the Atlantick been cleansed and purified, every vestige of amor patrie, and every monarchal propensity has been totally obliterated; and they have from humble subjects transported themselves into men of bluster and assuming forwardness; an extreme by no means surprising. Third species, Federal republicans: passive beings, generally indigenous citizens, and consequently not possessed of that sublime genius that an European atmosphere inspires; and by some defect of mental or corporeal organization, rendered, or what is much the same, generally thought, incapable to legislate for themselves, or to discharge the duties of the most subordinate governmental, state, or municipal office; yet forming a large proportion of the taxables in every state. Fourth species, "Democrack republicans": Ah! these are the men, Messrs. Printers, sublimated composition, indigenous and exotic plants; but an over proportion of the latter abounds; of these the "enlightened" country "of France" has yielded an abundant harvest, and has, I believe, supplied all the world, one way or another, with seedlings: "Democrack republicans!" (sonorous and majestic)

tick epithets) this species, the toxis of every country, have here assumed the office of purveyors to the public necessities, and when a vacancy takes place in any situation, from that of a member of congress down to a slop-carter, they meet in the officio capacity to nominate their partisans to fill such places, and by hook or by crook endeavour to cram them in. It is said that in the plenitude of their zeal for the public service, they of late had it in contemplation to enroll themselves in legions, &c. and to offer their services to the president for body guards, or what are usually called beef or toad-eaters.
No "Democratic Republican."
LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
After an interval of some weeks, the public have been favoured by the appearance of the second volume of this interesting work. Gibbon says it is the peculiar advantage of English literature, that the fame of a book read with approbation in London, immediately spreads to the shores of the Delaware and the Ganges. Of the work coming from the pen of Mr. Marshall we may say, it will immediately have its readers from the Lakes to St. Mary's, from the woods to the ocean. What can be so interesting to Americans as the eventful history of their own empire, the recorded achievements of their first and venerated patriots. In the pages of Mr. Marshall the aged sire calls up the animating remembrance of his early toils. The young are told who were their benefactors, receive in full system, what they had caught as traditional fragments, and listen with an enthusiasm to the story that recounts the glory of their fathers.
After a judicious introduction, presenting, under one view, the original settlement and early progress of the different colonies, Mr. Marshall has opened the first chapter of his second volume with an account of the birth of the illustrious subject of his work. In this chapter most readers are presented with a new, and also, with an interesting scene. They are introduced to Washington at a time of life when character is unfolding. They see him a youthful soldier, constant intrepid, and aspiring, aiming at distinction and thirsting for glory. They see him, in posts of inferior military command, the faithful and zealous executor of every trust, displaying, in the onset of his military career, a skill and valour that drew admiration from the experienced and disciplined captains of a martial people. The narrative of this chapter is successfully conducted, and attains the first purpose of every narrative, that of leaving upon the mind a distinct and lively impression of its subject. The second chapter gives a full account of the causes of the difference between the colonies and the mother country. The great question of the right of Britain to tax her remote subjects is here viewed in every light. To this chapter the American reader, in a distant generation, will resort as the voucher of the rectitude and patriotism of his ancestors. He will see in it a sense of justice that perceived wrong, and a high minded spirit that stood forth to resist it. In scenes of political collision he will be reminded, that the birth of his country was in virtuous jealousy and honourable pride, and will hesitate how he ever consents to a recall of those pledges of national security and independence. The remainder of the book comprises a history of the military operations of the revolution, down to the winter of '76 and '77. Of the expedition into Canada, a vivid narrative is given. To have been a spectator of the conflict at Quebec could alone have given a more distinct idea of it than Mr. Marshall's recital. The official letters of Gen. Washington are copiously spread throughout the work, and, taken in connexion with existing events, shew, in impressive lights, the quick-sighted and pervading apprehension of an able chief. It will be the praise of Mr. Marshall's work that it contains so minute an account of the war. It is properly observed, that history is biography. Roscoe's life of Lorenzo de Medici is a history of the learning and arts of a modern age of Italy. The life of Alexander embraces a history of the overthrow of the Grecian states, and the biographer of Caesar must shew us the characters of Brutus and of Anthony. Dr. Ramsay's history is faithful and interesting; but Mr. Marshall's will in all probability, become the standard authority upon subjects connected with the American revolution. The latter draws full pictures of what the former gives general outlines and only faint sketches.
Of the style of the book before us, it may be confidently said the general result is favourable. Its principal characteristics are, perspicuity and ease; without high ornament or periods very glowing. It is so elevated that it will adorn the library of the man of letters, and yet, so familiar, that most of its chapters may delight the evening leisure of the mechanic or the husbandman. The writings of some of the historians of our language make the taste for style somewhat luxurious. In the life of Washington there is now and then an embarrassed sentence, and, in a few instances, diction somewhat loose. A nice ear is sometimes offended by the repetition of particular modes of expression, and does not always find the harmony it could wish. But, whoever is disposed to exert verbal criticism upon this work, should keep in mind the peculiar circumstances under which it has been written; he should recollect that the second volume has extended to near six hundred octavo pages, and should be told, that this volume is to be followed by three more of equal bulk. Mr. Marshall has shown himself a sufficient master of style to assure his readers, that when unperplexed by "the pressing hour of publication" he shall review his composition for another impression, a task which at a future day must be imposed on him, its inaccuracies will disappear. His pages form a body, the solidity of which qualifies it to take any polish.
The author's narrative has been suspended at an interesting crisis of the revolution, and when the fame of his hero was beaming with particular lustre. The reader waits with anxiety for the continuation.
[Phil. Pol. Reg.]
The Freemason's Lodges, have, by an Imperial decree, been opened every where, under the superintendence of the police agents. The members are permitted to converse, speak, and write, on any subject, except those concerning religion, morality, and politics. They may meet once in the month, on giving previous notice three days before, to the police commissaries, when they intend to assemble, and of the subject which they intend to deliberate upon. Their registers and books always to be open for inspection, and they must expel any members judged unworthy or dangerous by government. They may wear decorations of every description, and ribbons of every colour, except those that decorate the public functionaries and the members of the legion of honour. All citizens, not occupying places under government, may be made freemasons, but those, as well as all military men, from the rank of a general to the grade of a common soldier or sailor, cannot be admitted without previously receiving the imperial permission. All females are excluded for ever, and no foreigner is to be admitted, without first obtaining a letter of recommendation from the minister of police, senator Fouché; who has, as well as the emperor, an exclusive right to open or shut up all lodges, to exclude or admit any person he thinks proper, without giving any reason for his decision.
[Le Citoyen Francaise.]
BANKRUPTCY.
THE CASE OF PETER BLIGHT.
The peculiar circumstances of this case, have long attracted the publick attention, and, as it is now finally decided, it may be satisfactory to the community, as well as useful to the individual, to furnish a short statement of the principal facts.
Mr. Blight, for many years, displayed a spirit of commercial enterprise which proved beneficial to the country, while it promised for himself an honourable accumulation of fortune. At the close of the year 1799, however, the extent of his foreign speculations, the protracted period of the voyages which he had undertaken; and the general embarrassment of all pecuniary negotiations, compelled him to stop payment, although on a fair estimate, his property far exceeded in value the amount of his debts. Entertaining a perfect confidence in his ultimate solvency, he was unwilling to surrender his estate, and the management of his affairs, to men who could neither possess the information nor feel the interest which he did, to turn all his outstanding adventures to the best and most productive account. In the spring of the year 1800 (before the Bankruptlaw was enacted) therefore, he executed voluntary assignments of his real and personal estates to Trustees, for the use, 1st. Of certain creditors whose claims, he thought, and it was generally considered, were entitled to a preference.
2d. For the use of his creditors generally; and, 3dly. As to any surplus (and only in case of a surplus) for his own use. But it was the mutual understanding of the Trustees and Mr. Blight, that he should be exclusively the agent to transact the business of the trust, with a view to prompt collection and faithful application of the funds assigned. For a considerable time a great portion of his Creditors acquiesced in this arrangement; but eventually, some of them, in hopes of obtaining payment, issued attachments on his vessels and cargoes, as they arrived at different ports of the United States; others arrested his person in Pennsylvania and other states; and all who were not included in the lists of his favoured creditors, were desirous to defeat the preference of his voluntary assignments. Under these circumstances, to prevent the inevitable waste of property, which the conflicts of the different creditors was likely to produce; and to ensure an equal distribution, in case voluntary assignments should be annulled, a commission of Bankrupt was issued against him in April 1804, to which he duly submitted and conformed.
Though Mr. Blight had now lost the hope of saving any thing from the wreck of his fortune, he was not disposed to deprive his preferred creditors of the benefit of the voluntary assignments. Hence arose a severe collision between his trustees, and the assignees under the commission, in the course of which he was frequently exposed to the censure and reproach of both sides. At length, however, it was agreed by the parties, that the trustees should surrender the trust estate, subject to certain or particular liens and engagements, to the assignees under the commission; and that an issue at law should be formed to try the validity of the voluntary assignments. On the trial of that issue, in the circuit court of the United States, at October term 1801, the absolute control reserved by Mr. Blight over his estate, after the assignments, was considered to be inconsistent with the very nature of the trust, and in that point of view, being a legal violation of the original rights of the general creditors, was adjudged to vitiate the whole transaction. The assignees, on this decision, of course held the estate by virtue of the statute assignment, for the equal benefit of all Mr. Blight's creditors; they have already realized near three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, out of which they have made a dividend of twenty per cent. and are now waiting the issue of some legal decisions to divide the remainder.
In the course of Mr. Blight's examinations before the commissioners, many exceptions were taken by the assignees and the creditors to his surrender and disclosure, but these were so satisfactorily explained, so completely obviated in communications with the assignees, that, finally, (23d December 1801) the assignees, by their counsel, in the presence of the creditors, declared to the commissioners, that they had no objection to the allowance of a certificate of conformity. In February 1802, however, the commissioners refused to grant Mr. Blight a certificate, and fortunately for him they assigned their reasons in writing. From the reasons, so assigned, it clearly appeared that the commissioners were in some respects mistaken, in others, that they had yielded more to suspicion than to proof (a conduct warranted perhaps by the act of congress, which renders their doubt in the first instance fatal to the Bankrupt) and that perceiving the exceptions made upon their minutes without being apprized by the assignees of the subsequent explanations, decided the case upon a PARTIAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS. The asperity of the language used by the commissioners is only to be lamented and forgiven, as well as the cruelty of the zeal that afterwards prompted a few of Mr. Blight's creditors to institute a prosecution for perjury on which the grand inquest for the United States returned an IGNORAMUS BILL. From the decision of the commissioners, Mr. Blight appealed to the Judge of the district, who after an argument on the merits, entered a formal decree against the appellant that he might enjoy the benefit of a trial by jury.
Accordingly, on the 10th of July, 1804, a Jury was impaneled; on the trial, it appeared that the assets of the great body of Mr. Blight's creditors, the Bank of the United States, and our most respectable merchants included, had been fairly obtained to his certificate, and that only one of his creditors, an English agent, gave his name as attending to oppose the certificate, though the agent for another creditor was obviously active on the occasion. After an argument by Messrs. Ingersol and Dallas, for Mr. Blight, and an argument by Mr. M. Levy for the opposing creditors, the jury were left to consider their verdict. They proposed ascertaining the general sense by a ballot, and, on the first experiment, in the space of five minutes, they unanimously agreed upon the following verdict, on which judgment was rendered, and a certificate has been regularly granted in conformity to the act of Congress. Verdict in the case of Peter Blight, a Bankrupt. And now the jurors aforesaid, on their respective oaths and affirmations aforesaid, do find, that Peter Blight, the Bankrupt aforesaid, hath made a full and true discovery and disclosure of all his estate and effects, and in all things conformed himself to the directions of the act of Congress of the United States, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States."
Delivered in open Court, July 18, 1804. SIGNED, 1 Mahlon Hutchinson, Foreman, 2 Hugh Holmes, 3 Thomas English, 4 Peter Miercken, 5 Joseph Simmons, 6 Henry Mohler, 7 John Leamy, 8 James Barclay, 9 Andrew Geyer, jun. 10 Robert Cochran, 11 James Latimer, 12 Joseph Anthony.
Though Mr. Blight has suffered severely, he will not indulge a spirit of resentment. He trusts that every man who has officially or privately contributed to the distress of his family, will at least possess the consolation of thinking that he has acted upon a just though rigid principle, doing unto others as he should that others, on a reverse of fortune, would do unto him. For Mr. Blight's part, he will return to the pursuits of industry, the wiser and the better for the ordeal which he has undergone, regardless of the malice of his enemies, enjoying the blessings of a sound
conscience, and exulting in the testimonial of two impartial, intelligent and vigilant citizens, delivered under the solemn sanction of an oath. Philadelphia, Aug. 1, 1804.
BRITISH SINKING FUND.
In a late paper we gave Mr. Pitt's statement of the Funded debt. To the system of a sinking fund, the writers in Cobbett's Register have, until lately, shewn themselves pointedly adverse—Lately, however that paper has become its advocate; and from one of its recent numbers we extract the following remarks. Our late enlightened statesman, Alexander Hamilton, was the author of a similar plan of reducing the debt of the United States, which is now gradually diminishing, and will in a short time entirely destroy it.
It has been recently doubted, in a contemporary publication, whether any benefits arise to the nation from the sinking fund; as we are still paying interest on the whole amount of the national debt 561 millions, though we are told that 77 millions have been redeemed or paid off. We are happy to have it in our power to lay before the publick a calculation, by which it will appear that the most beneficial effects do positively result to the nation from the operation of the sinking fund; and we have no doubt but every well-wisher to his country, every BRITON, will rejoice with us, when assured that not only a total redemption of the present national debt will be effected in twenty-eight years, or perhaps less, if the present system is persevered in; but, even should that debt be increased 300 millions by loans or the funding of exchequer bills during these twenty-eight years, that 12 years more will pay off those 300 millions also. We shall then see an end to all taxation, but for the current expenses of the year, which at present are estimated at 30 millions; and consequently the interest of the debt will be extinguished. In the following calculation, the sum at the disposal of the commissioners for liquidating the national debt for the present year, is stated at 6,311, 626l. being the amount quoted by them on the 5th of January last. This sum, supposing the average of their purchases for the present year, to be at 58, will buy up 10,882,113 stock. The interest of this last amount at 3 per cent, is 326,463l. which added to the 6,311,626l. will leave 6,638,089l. in the hands of the commissioners for the year 1804; and so on. The price of the funds I have stated high throughout; should it be lower, of course the more advantageous it will be for the sinking fund. And for this reason the effect of that fund will be greater in war, when the price of stock is low, than in peace, when it is higher. So that the war itself, which we are told is to ruin our finances, will accelerate their re-establishment—58 is about the average price of the commissioners purchases to this time; and the price of the funds is stated gradually higher; as no doubt, the more we advance in redeeming them, the more the price will advance also. Should it not, the sooner will the debt be discharged.
We may not be exactly correct in quoting 20 millions, as the sum actually paid to the 5th of January last; but we believe it is pretty nearly so. One million per ann. having been first voted in 1782—then one and a half, afterwards two—and last two and a half millions.
Table with 5 columns: Date, Sum at the disposal of the Commissioners, Price of funds, Will purchase L. stock, Stock redeemed to this date, Millions redeemed. Rows from 1804 to 1832.
Thus by the operation of the sinking fund, the whole debt of 561 millions may be paid off in twenty-eight years from this period, or forty three years from the first establishment of that fund, with a capital of eighty seven millions and half only. It is, we believe, pretty generally understood, that the origin of the sinking fund was the appropriation of a million per annum, (and which million is now increased to two millions and half,) for buying up stock on account of the nation, the interest of which stock so bought up, was, and continues to be, annually added to the sum so appropriated, and applied to the same purpose. So that the publick continues to pay interest on the total amount of the national debt, (which, of course, includes the amount so bought up; yet that interest is received again by the publick; and by being applied to the purposes of the sinking fund, the nation is in fact paying simple and receiving compound interests; and hence arises the benefit, the astonishing extent of which we have shown by the preceding statement. The amount so bought up, cannot perhaps be literally said to be paid off, whilst the publick continues to pay interest on it; but may it not strictly be said to be redeemed, since the publick have absolutely paid the original individual creditor! And though interest is still paid on it, that interest, as said before, is repaid to the publick, for the purpose of buying up or redeeming more stock, and thus in time positively cancelling and paying off the whole.
In the critical and important contest in which we are at present engaged, and struggling under the burthen of taxes, when we consider that it is more than probable that our haughty and insatiable enemy trusts more to the hope of our not being able to support those taxes, than to the sword; we flatter ourselves the statement we have now presented our readers, will prove the more acceptable; and that they will give us credit for the motives with which we have brought it forward to animate our countrymen to bear their present burthens cheerfully, by pointing out to them, if they persevere, a resting place almost within our grasp. We trust the system of the sinking fund will be persevered in to its full extent. But should the exigencies of the times ever require its suspension, it will be seen by what we have now laid before the publick, that by suspending its operation for the moment, funds adequate to any emergency, or pecuniary embarrassment, may
be obtained, without laying an extraordinary tax on the people. For instance, in the present year, in case of invasion or other unforeseen exigency, the sum of L. 6,311,626 would be at the disposal of government, by suspending the operation of the sinking fund only for one year; and in case of greater emergency, the sum of L. 7,596,368, by suspending its operation altogether. Thus whilst it must raise our spirits (if they required all to be raised) to know that all our prospects must cast a mellen gloom over all their projects. From their arms or intrigues we are persuaded that we have nothing to fear; and when we thus see our resources without the reach of their manoeuvres, we may treat their designs on our finances, with the same contempt we do their threats of invading our coast.
NOTICE TO MARINERS TO THE BALTIC.
That from the first of May next ensuing, the Psandbude near Pillau, in which the old Pillau light has hitherto been burning, and which also served navigators to know the land, will be pulled down, and the hill upon which this building stood, cut down and levelled to a certain height. But in order to indemnify mariners, with respect to the loss of this land mark, a substantial light house shall be built on a hill, situated N. N. W. half N. distant about one league from the Psandbude; but as this light house cannot be erected till the first of May next, therefore, a temporary light house will be previously built on the same hill, and in the same place, where the future light house is to stand, painted white and the former light house put to it; and near it there will also be erected a huge beacon, black, in order to know the land better.
Ships coming from sea which draw too much water, and therefore, cannot run into the channel of Pillau, must, in order to come to anchor in the right road off the entrance, bring the following land-marks to bear by the compass:
1. The temporary white painted light house and the black beacon E. 2. The castle harbour of Pillau, S. S. E. 3. The castle Lockstradt, on the north side of the wood, for the part most close to the same, E. N. E. in 10 or 11 fathoms water at this distance, and in stormy weather at a greater distance from the shore; they will also meet the pilots at sea with a boat, like the Liverpool pilot-boats, either lying at anchor in the right road, or under sail with a red flag flying at mast-head.
Given at Konigsberg, the 14th of March, 1804; Royal Prussian Commercial and Admiralty College.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Charles Carter, Tompkins, 9 weeks from Rotterdam—Gin, &c. Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.—Left there August 1; Ships Augusta, Dawson, of Baltimore, just arrived; and —, Norman, to sail in 20 days.
POST-SCRIPT.
By the mail we observe that the President of the United States returned to Washington on Sunday last.
Mr. Madison has issued his proclamation, declaring the amendment to the Constitution of the United States, relative to the Election of President and Vice President, to have been duly ratified.
We perceive nothing besides of importance. The late hour of the arrival of the mail does not permit entering into particulars.
SALE AT AUCTION.
For the benefit of the Underwriters, On TUESDAY, the 9th inst. on Gibson's Wharf, 28 Hogsheads SUGAR, damaged on board the schooner Agnes, John Euson, Master, from Philadelphia.
WILLIAM B. LAMB.
Oct. 6. 168
FOR LONDON,
THE BRIT CHARLES CARTER, JOHN TOMKINS, Master. A considerable part of her cargo being engaged, the will sail in all this month. For freight or passage apply to
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO ARE LANDING FROM THE SAID SHIP, A QUANTITY OF Holland Gin, Gin Cases, Lintseed Oil in casks and jugs, Writing and Sheathing Paper, and Cologne Mill-Stones, assorted, from 3 feet 8 to 4 feet 4 inches: which will be sold on liberal credit. October 6. 3w 166
FISK AND STEARNS,
Have just received by the Schooner Maria, from Boston,
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, HYSON SKIN. 200 Boxes MOLD CANDLES. 40 do. DIPT do. 20 do. SPERMACETI do. 200 do. BROWN SOAP. 50 do. FRESH CHOCOLATE. 20 do. COTTON and WOOL CARDS. 15 do. HALF PINT TUMBLERS. 50 Barrels and 6 Hogheads N. E. RUM. 50 Bags ALLSPICE. 200 Reams WRAPPING PAPER. 60 Sides RED SOAL. LEATHER. 40 lbs. NUTMEGS. 20 Half Barrels NEATS TONGUES. 100 GRIND-STONES.
ALSO ON HAND,
A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 6. 166
80 Barrels BEEF, of a superior quality, for sale by James Wallace. October 6. 3 166
FOR CHARTER,
The fast sailing ship WASHINGTON, JOHN CURTIS, Master. Burthen 250 hds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to
WILLIAM PENNOCK.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 Tons Plaister of Paris, on board said ship. Sept. 8. 166
NORFOLK BROAD, Is Carbon Hill, Sep. 14, 1804. Motion received, That Mr. James Foulke, Mr. Anthony Bissett, and Mr. Edwin Mark, be a Committee of Accounts for three months, when duty it shall be, to examine all accounts against the Corporation, and report them to the succeeding Hall. A Copy, True, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C. R. Persons having claims against the Borough, will please to furnish their accounts to either of the above gentlemen. 166

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.  THE SUBSCRIBER has received by the Brig Commerce , from London, and Ship Brutus , from Liverpool, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALS BEST  TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Machinder. August 24. tf 92
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 100 hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables. C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
THIS DAY Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig Nilsen , E. LEYENS, Master, from Gottemburg, CONSISTING OF A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SWEDESH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogheads CLARET. For sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 15. tf 138
This day landing on Newton's wharf, from on board schooner Susan , N. S. Snow, master, from Jamaica, 79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, 1 Hhd. MOLASSES, 33 Bbls. LIMES, for sale by MOSES MYERS. Sept. 13. tf 135
Mathematical Instruments, &c. Received by the Ship Suffolk , Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by  LEVIN DORSEY; At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets. Adams's Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observation, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Alibi. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity.—Composition Bolts and Spikes.—Bouches.—Carriage-wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
LANDING On Town Point, out of the Brig Mary Louisa , from St. Thomas, A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the Maria , Capt. HATTON, from BORDEAUX. 50 Cases, CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, CLARET, which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
New Grocery Store.  THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE to inform the public, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms. Some excellent CLARET, at $ 4 3/4 per dozen. G. Domezio & Co. N. E. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh ROASTED, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 25. tf 103
COLOGNE MILL-STONES. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE  COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also,  BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomack. August 28. tf 97
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
Wanted to hire by the year, An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger.  TO RENT, And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern . The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Mainstreet, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to William Dick. July 17. tf 11
FOR SALE, 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
FOR SALE, A COMMODOIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis. August 11. tf 67
SLATE. I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time. William Hartshorne, jun. August 18. tf 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.  WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 36
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. Randolph. Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 28, 1804. tf 41
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Hutton, master, from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
General Alexander Hamilton.  R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLICK LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 28. tf 72
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Robt. & Betsey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers, A LARGE SUPPLY OF  DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Amira , Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.  HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF  GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.  PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE. Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. tf 48
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's, Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to. John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 143 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
FOR SALE, New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
FRESH TEAS. Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.  ALSO—IN STORE, 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 3, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted, which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fish & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
FOR SALE, 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gingham. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Ann Eliza , Capt. Small, from Aux-Cayes, 75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 86
FOR SALE, 50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD. 20 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. Phinehas Dana. August 25. tf 102
FOR SALE, 35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron. John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. tf 30
FOR SALE, 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hhds. } 40 Tierces. } 20 Barrels. } 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes. } 11 Barrels. } Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries. A. Maclure. July 28. tf 45
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly , from Kingston, 12 Hogheads, } 4 Barrels, } 23 Tierces, } 38 Barrels, } 13 Barrels CASTOR OIL. 59 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons EBONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 50
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf, A CHOICE PARCEL OF Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks.—Also, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth , from Madeira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days. John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. tf 74
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE  MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. BY S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14. NORFOLK: PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.