Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-01-06 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6. 1806.
[NO. 74.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR BOSTON, The excellent fast sailing Schooner SOPHIA, Jonathan Harding, Master, Will sail in a few days—For freight or pas- sage, having good accommodations, apply on board, or to Moses Myers. January 3. St 402
FOR CHARTER, The Brig HARRIOT, Robert Leech, Master, Apply to Phinehas Dana & Co.
Who have received per said Brig, 7 hogsheads N. E. RUM, 17 barrels do. 9 do. SUGAR, 12 do. BEEF, 10 casks RAISINS, 1 hhd. MOLASSES, 9 quintals FISH, 2 bbls. MACKEREL, 5000 BRICKS. January 3. tf 403
The fine new fast sailing Schooner FAME, Wm. Warnom, master, burthen about 700 barrels, now in complete order for the re- ception of a cargo—will take a freight to the West-Indies if applied for in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30. tf 387
THE SLOOP GEORGE, Russell Towler, Master, burthen about 400 barrels, wants a freight to Charleston, S. C. or Savannah. Apply to the master, or D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30. tf 388
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The American BRIG THOMAS, A. HANNAT, Master, burthen about 1500 barrels Flour. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. Dec. 30. tf 390
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship Amiable Antoniette, John Williams master, now in complete order to receive a cargo—A port in France will be preferred. Apply to the master on board, or to William Hartshorne, Jun. Dec. 30. tf 391
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, Master, Burthen 1500 barrels. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, Dec. 27. tf 382
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast sailing Ship NANKING, Burthen 250 tons, only two years old, can be put to sea at a small expense. For terms ap- ply to Phinehas Dana, & Co.
Who have received per said Ship from Lisbon, and offer for Sale, 6000 Bushels SALT, 125 Boxes LEMONS. December 18. tf 390
WANTED, A tight, staunch VESSEL, Of about one thousand barrels, to load with Flour and Bread for Bermuda. William Gray. December 13. tf 390
FOR ANTWERP, The American Brig FRANKLIN, Capt. SMITH, Burthen 250 bds. will be ready to receive a cargo in 10 days, half of which being engaged, the balance will be received on moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. December 6. tf 327
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Julia, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels SALT.
For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery—burthen 364 hogsheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days.
The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALLEDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogsheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
Who have for Sale, 100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. December 2. tf 314
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogsheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE.
A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
Rough Hogshead and Barrel STAVES Wanted.—Apply to C. & F. Whittle. December 18. tf 356
Landing this day from on board the Schooner Liberty, Joshua Bangs, master, from Jamaica, 68 Puncheons RUM. For Sale by Moses Myers. Dec. 30. 9 386
FOR SALE, A valuable Brick Fire Proof WARE HOUSE, situated on wide water street, nearly op- posite Mr. Plume's property. If not disposed of be- fore Saturday the 11th January, 1806, it will on that day, be offered at publick sale. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON. Dec. 30. ts 389
For Sale—A-Float, 4000 Bushels Allum SALT. Apply to William Knox. Jan. 1. tf 397
WANTED, A sober, attentive Person as Bar-Keep- er to the Exchange Coffee-House, to whom a liberal salary will be given. Peter Kemp. Jan. 1. tf 398
NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain JOHN SNOWDEN, runaway from the subscriber living on Knot's-Island, Currituck County, N. C. having eloped in an unjust manner, and leaving a number of honourable debts unpaid, I therefore caution the publick against trusting him on any account.— His description is as follows: about 5 feet 5 inches high, light hair, and red face; when standing his knees inclines rather backwards, about 20 years of age, and by trade a house-car- penter. William Simpson. Jan. 1. tf 399
Sugar & Coffee. THIS DAY landing on Campbell's wharf, from on board the schooner Venus, capt. Goodwin, from Berbice, 21 Hogsheads Prime SUGARS, And a few Bags Prime GREEN COFFEE.—For Sale by Martin Fisk. Jan. 1. tf 400
Great Dismal Swamp.
FOR SALE —Three Sixteenths of the New Lebanon Es- tate, and One Sixth of the Old Lebanon Estate, which comprises a large portion of the most valuable TIMBER of the Swamp; they are intersected by the Canal now almost completed, which connects a water carriage from those Es- tates with the waters of the Chesapeake. The terms of Sale will be moderate, and a reasonable accommodation of time will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. For particulars apply to Wm. M. Harvey, near Nixonton, N. C. Jan. 1. Jan 1st Feb. 396
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
FLOUR. 700 Barrels Mayo Mills of excellent quality, a-float, for Sale by Moses Myers. Dec. 27. tf 381
KENDAL COTTONS. The Subscribers have received per Ship Industry, captain Wright, from Liverpool, A few Bales low priced Kendal COTTONS, which they offer for Sale on liberal terms. Hunter & Gatewood. December 20. tf 363
FOR SALE, Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c.
The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Casks COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 120 gallons each, 8 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS.—Apply to William Pennock. December 20. tf 367
FOR SALE by the Subscriber, 60 Crates well assorted Earthenware, Just received by the ship Leonidas, from Liverpool. And in Store, 40 Puncheons W. Island RUM, 5 do. Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes best Holland GIN, 80 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES, 9 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 18 Boxes 8 by 10 WINDOW GLASS, 20 Kgs best British GUNPOWDER, 2 Hogsheads Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, 31 Hogsheads Low Land TOBACCO, 45 Kgs Manufactured do. Petersburg Inspection, 60 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. Alexander Maclure. December 6. tf 329
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, captain Newcomb, ly- ing at Newton's wharf, 30 hlds. MOLASSES, 100 HIDES. Phinehas Dana & Co. Dec. 20. tf 364
Soap and Candle Manufactory. THE Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufac- tory in Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed an skillful workmen as any in the United States, he expects a part of the publick patronage. Henry M'Dowell. N. B. FLATTS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c.—Cash given for Tallow and Grease. December 20. tf 270
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
B. REYNOLDS, Has just received per the schooner Regulator, from Boston, and now landing on Campbell's wharf, 1000 bushels coarse Liverpool SALT, 13 Hlds and 100 bbls. N. E. RUM, 150 Boxes Mould CANDLES, assorted, 30 Chests fresh Hyson TEA, 20 Barrels Spermaceti and Liver OIL, 60 Boxes Window GLASS, A few barrels of BEEF, and a quantity of Half Bushel MEASURES, BOXES, PAILS, &c. &c. Also in Store, 20 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 60 do. Fresh RAISINS, 50 Barrels NEW FLOUR, 10 Kgs excellent BUTTER, A few barrels first quality SUGAR; Copperas, Allum, and Roll Brimstone in Kgs; Snuff in Kgs of 3 dozen; Bar Iron and Castings of all sizes; Stone and Crocker Ware of every sort; and a general assortment of GROCERIES. TO LET, A convenient HOUSE, pleasantly situ- ated in the fields. Wanted to hire for the ensuing year, a BOY and GIRL, from 12 to 14 years of age. Apply as above. Dec. 27. tf 385
JOHN CONACHY, Begs leave to inform the Publick, that he takes PROFILES from Mr. Hawkin's patent machine, superior to any here before taken—Two for 25 Cents. Apply at No. 117, Church- Street. Dec. 27. tf 378
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, lying at Newton's whf. PRIME PORK, MESS BEEF in half barrels, PRIME do. in do. NEW-YORK BUTTER, SALMON in kits, BOXES HERRINGS, Kgs NETS TONGUES, MOULD CANDLES. Jesse Newcomb. Dec. 20. tf 355
FOR SALE, 90 Tons LOGWOOD, 20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet MAHOGANY BOARDS, 150 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, afloat. Apply to John Granbery. Who offers for Rent, A DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated near Poush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies. December 2. tf 317
JOSEPH MARZORATI, & Co. Just arrived from Baltimore with a large assortment of Looking Glasses, Pictures, Prints, Spy Glasses, Spectacles, Reading Glasses, Mathematical Instru- ments, &c. all of which will be sold low for cash. Carving, Gilding, and Re-Gilding done.— Fancy Cornices, and all kinds of Frames made. Apply at No. 117, Church-Street. Dec. 27. tf 379
Landing on Newton's wharf, from on board the Brig Elizabeth, Captain Barclay, from Madeira, 30 Pipes London particular and Mar- ket WINE, in pipes, bds. and quarter casks—which will be sold low on long credit. IN STORE, 20 hlds. and 300 boxes choice Newfoundland COD FISH, Mess Prime, and Cargo PORK, Mess BEEF, 15 Boxes New-England CHEESE, 3000 lb. PEPPER, 12 Hlds. second quality SUGAR. James Dykes, & Co. Dec. 30. tf 392
WANTED For the ensuing year, good Carpen- ters and Joiners, two pair of Sawyers, who can keep their saws in good order; to such good encourage- ment will be given. Wanted also, waggon-wheel, and mill-rights, who have been accustomed to the heavy part of the work. FOR SALE, on long credit, or on Barter. The necessary implements for the repairing of ships, such as Blocks, Falls, lighters, Kettles, and Cap- sterns. Also, 2000 inches of choice Spruce Spars from 4 to 12 inches diameter, 1 inch to five feet, 1200 Poles from 1 to 4 inches diameter, 8 Top-masts of yellow pine from 36 to 42 feet long, and 1 inch to 3 feet, knees and other oak timber. William Hall. Dec. 30. tf 395
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ainsley—Consisting of 157 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gib- son's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
THE SUBSCRIBER, Has removed to the third fire proof Warehouse on Gibson's wharf, where he has for Sale, Antigua and Jam. Rum by the hhd. Loaf and Brown SUGAR—A few bags COFFEE, A few pipes & bds. London particular & Teneriffe WINES, 120 case. very excellent 7 years old CLARET. And is now Landing from on board the soller Catherine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua and Nevis, Antigua and Nevis Rum and Molasses. HARRISON ALLMAND. December 27. tf 384
Green Coffee and Sugar. Now Landing from on board the schooner Lydia, captain Livingston, from Guadalupe. 41 Hogsheads SUGAR, 8 Hlds. 14 Tierces } BEST GREEN COFFEE. 12 Bags } For Sale by William Pennock. December 15. tf 334
Warranted Eight-Day CLOCKS. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he has taken part of that Shop now occupied by Mr. Chapman, at the head of Bank-Street, where he offers for Sale a number of warranted assortment of imported Watches, Watch Materials, and Jewellery, viz. Breast Pins, Ear Nobs, Hoops, Rings, Pen- cil Cases, Fancy Hair Combs, do. Sliders, do. Paste Flowers, Watch Seals, Keys, Chains, and Watch Glasses. CLOCKS, Time Pieces, and Watches, carefully cleaned and repaired, and all favours greatly acknowledged. Nathaniel Moure. ALSO FOR SALE, 800 Sets assorted KNIVES & FORKS, 90 Doz. Double Spring BRACES, 25 Pair Plated CANDLESTICKS, RAZORS and PENKNIVES, 4 Barrels CRANBERRIES, 6 Kgs Pickled CUCUMBERS, 2 Barrels WALNUTS, 6 Dozen Mens' Fine HATS. December 23. tf 374
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, N o 129, Virginia, Aug r 31, 1805. IN consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants con- cerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that accord- ing to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately.) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 126 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Refreshments, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 9d per M. 3d, do. 24 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 303
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REISS, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment. James Callis, Adm'r. Dec. 11. tf 340
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the night of the 30th November last, a Negro Man named JOE, well known in this Borough, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, of a light brown colour, high cheek bones, well made and very active, has a remarkable scar upon his neck just under the jaw, and has lately been burnt in the hand and whipped.— Whoever will apprehend said Negro, secure him in some jail, or give such information so that I get him again, shall re- ceive the above reward.—Masters of vessels and others are forbidden harbouring or conveying away said slave, as the law will be strictly enforced against any person or persons so offending. Wright Southgate. December 13. tf 348
FOR RENT, That beautiful SEAT near Portsmouth, called THE COTTAGE, It may be had with or without the Farm annexed, which, in point of fertility, is equal to any land in the lower country.— Some farming utensils, and the following negroes for hire: Two young women, one an excellent wash- er and ironer, and can cook; the other a house servant and sempstress; two boys of size to take in the house and run of errands, and several men. I am authorised to sell a like- ly young negro man. A STORE-HOUSE, near the Market in Portsmouth, is for rent.—Enquire of William Leigh. Portsmouth, Dec. 6. 2w3w 352
BOOKS, &c. Just received and for Sale by Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. Debates and other Proceedings of the Con- vention of Virginia, taken in short hand by David Robertson, of Petersburg. The Subscribers to this work will please to call for their Books. Mayor's Universal History, Ancient and Modern, from the earliest record of time to the general peace of 1801, in 25 vols.—Fleetwood, or the New Man of Feel- ing, by Godwin, 2 vols.—Bonaparte and Moreau, a com- parison of their Political and Military Lives—The School of Reform, or how to Rule a Husband, a Comedy—Almanacks for 1806—Blank Books and Paper. Dec. 14. 1w3w 343

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 6, 1806.
CAPT. GORDON, who arrived here on Saturday in the ship Highland Mary in 35 days from Bordeaux, has favoured us with the Moniteur, and other Paris papers to the 20th November, and the Bordeaux papers to the 26th of the same month.
The intelligence which they contain is of the highest importance to the political world, and so astonishing, that it is difficult to believe that we are relating facts.
The event which first attracts our attention, is the rapid advance of the French Grand army to near Vienna. We do not perceive by any of the papers we have received, that the Emperor of the French had actually entered Vienna, but he was within a few leagues of that capital, and no enemy to oppose him. In fact he only delayed his entry, in order to adjust some ceremonials, and to make it more solemn and impressive. It will appear incredible that a mighty empire should be overthrown in six weeks, and without one battle in which the ancient valour of the nation was displayed. The publick are already in possession of the operations of the French army up to the capitulation of Ulm. Immediately after that event the grand army pressed forward for the capital of the Austrian empire. The resistance which it experienced is detailed in the bulletins of the army which we shall hereafter notice. That it could not have been considerable, the rapid advance of the French, affords conclusive evidence. The battles which were fought, more resemble, a war of skirmishing for posts, than battles which were to determine the fate of a mighty empire.
From the accounts published in the French bulletins, it appears that the meeting and defeating their enemy, were the same. The modern Cæsar, may in imitation of the antient, say veni, vidi, vici! the Austrian cabinet appears no less confounded, than the armies are dismayed. The Emperor of Austria abandoned his capital on the approach of the French, and retired to Bohemia. We cannot in this place resist the insertion of an anecdote of Buonaparte, well known in the diplomatic circles of Paris, and related to us by a gentleman of veracity from France. Some time last summer, Buonaparte in speaking to the Austrian minister observed, "Your master wants war, does he? tell him from me, that if he oblige me to go to war I will sleep in his bed before Christmas." That he will perform his promise the present details sufficiently prove.
In Italy the French arms have in every instance been attended with success, but the Arch Duke Charles, has contended with Massena like a soldier, and obliged his superior enemy to purchase at some expense the victories which he has gained. It appears to be the determination of the Austrian and Russian generals to concentrate all their forces in Bohemia; the Austro-Russian army has retreated into that kingdom.
The king of Prussia, notwithstanding all the sanguine hopes entertained of his becoming a member of the confederacy, adheres to his neutrality, or rather continues his partiality for France, and his unconquerable hatred of Austria. Every exertion we may imagine has been made to detach him from his system. The Emperor of Russia arrived at Berlin the 25th of October, where he was received with every mark of distinction suitable to his exalted rank, but the main object of his visit, it does not appear probable, will be accomplished.
Notwithstanding the successes of France, she is raising another most formidable army of 200,000 men, to follow the grand army either to second its operations, or to act as an army of reserve in case of need.
France has concluded a treaty with the king of Naples and two Sicilies, by which it is stipulated, that France will withdraw her troops from the estates of that king, provided he will not permit the forces of the combined powers to pass through his dominions, we shall publish this treaty in our next. In her finances, France experiences great embarrassment, upon which subject we refer our readers to an article in this days paper. In addition to which the great banking house of Recamier, has suspended its payments.
The English grand expedition had arrived and landed at Cuxhaven, the French appear to treat it with derision, nor from the present aspect of affairs does it appear probable that it will be able to render any important service to the cause of the allies.
In several of the Paris and some of the German journals, a CONTINENTAL PEACE is supposed to be certain and immediate. It will be observed that the Emperor of the French was to proceed shortly to Munich to hold a general congress for that purpose; it is confidently asserted in some of those journals, that the Emperors of Russia and Austria have made overtures to the Emperor of the French, through the mediation of Prussia.
With England, France appears determined to prosecute the war with vigour—Already has she commenced the formation of another camp at Boulogne, to which place a part of the imperial guards had actually arrived. Buonaparte, it is said, as he passed to the Rhine, observed, that he would spend his Christmas in Vienna, and Easter in London, while we admit that he is punctual in most of his promises, we venture to predict that he will not keep this.
The defeat of the combined fleet was known in France; the Moniteur preserved a sullen silence, while two of the minor journals, ventured to notice the action in these words:
"Authentick letters from Madrid assert in a positive manner, that Admiral Nelson died of the wound he received in the engagement of the 21st Oct. four English captains, as well as a great number of officers of every rank, lost their lives in it; a fact now clearly ascertained, that Admiral Col-
lingwood has not been able to capture a single ship of the combined fleet, which were dispersed by the storm. The death of admiral Nelson alone is an undoubted defeat for the English Navy!"
Except this very varicous account, there is not one word of this memorable combat in the Paris papers. An account had been received at Bordeaux, which, when more at leisure we will publish for the amusement of our readers; the summary of the loss of the British, according to this account is 5 sunk, 1 blown up and 3 drove on shore. The Prince of Wales of 98 guns which was not in the action is among those sunk, and admiral Bickerton, who was not in the action is said to be killed, and this the account adds, "is according to admiral Collingwood's statement."
From these circumstances our readers will naturally make some allowance for other accounts. But after a large allowance, there is enough to prove that the discomfiture of the allies. In this, and our succeeding papers, we shall present our readers with details of this summary.
Our Congressional proceedings received from Washington, are, on account of the Foreign Intelligence, postponed for our next, although we cannot promise our readers much gratification from them, the House of Representatives being mostly employed on petitions. On the 31st of December, Mr FINDLEY informed the House that he had a secret communication to make, upon which the doors were closed, and opened again in about an hour, but nothing of its nature had transpired. In the sketch of the debate on the tribute of honour and respect to be conferred on Mr. EATON, given in our last, in Mr. RANDOLPH's observations, the name of MUNROE, was mistaken by our reporter for MOREAU.
At BORDEAUX the 24th of November, Exchange on LONDON 24 francs per pound sterling.
JEROME BUONAPARTE arrived in the city of Nants on the 20th of November, and was received with the highest civil and military distinctions. He was, it was said, on his route for Brest, to join the fleet at that place, which animated by the presence of his imperial majesty's brother, would (says the French journals) be impatient to give the English battle. They will probably think better on that subject.
We have just seen a copy of a private letter from an officer of the French navy, dated Cadiz, Nov. 1, by which it appears that the loss of the combined squadron was greater than before stated; L'Aigle and L'Indomptable were also lost; the former on the Spanish coast, and the latter in Cadiz Bay, so that only TEN sail of THIRTY-THREE remain.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. Debate on the motion of Dr. LOGAN for leave to bring in a bill to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States and St. Domingo.
(Continued.) FRIDAY, December 20. Doctor Logan having assigned his reasons for asking permission to introduce the bill, Mr. Adams said— Mr. President—Had the gentleman who asks leave to introduce this bill, assigned any new reasons as the foundation of his motion, whatever my opinion might have been upon their merits, I should not think it proper to combat them at this time; but the object of the bill is so simple, that its details are immaterial. Its purpose is totally to prohibit a branch of our commerce, which at the last session of the legislature was proved to be of great importance to the country. Unless, therefore, a majority of the Senate should be of opinion that the bill ought to pass, it appears to me that the present is the stage at which it ought to be arrested; since the mere discussion of the question, and pendancy of the measure before Congress, may have an unfavourable effect upon the commercial interest, or at least injuriously affect individual merchants in the course of their affairs.
It is well known to every member upon this floor, and to the public in general, that the same gentleman who now wishes to introduce this bill, did at the last session of Congress make a motion for leave to bring it in at that time, which was objected to; and I expected that on its renewal at this time he would have alleged some new grounds for the measure; but in this expectation I have been disappointed—He tells us indeed that unless we do prohibit this commerce it will inevitably lead us into a war with the French republic: I certainly have no more disposition than any gentleman here to be at war with the French republic; but excepting that gentleman's assertion, (to which I am willing to give all the credit which it can be entitled to) what particle of evidence have we that the St. Domingo trade will expose us to any such danger? What evidence has the gentleman himself alleged in support of his assertion? Why sir, he has read to us a part of the President's message, at the opening of the last session of Congress; and a correspondence between the British and French ministers, and the secretary of state, six or nine months previous to that time and complaining that some of our merchant vessels were armed—It is surely needless for me to mention in this house, that in consequence of that very passage in the President's message of last year, and of those very complaints of those foreign ministers, a bill did actually pass both houses of Congress, after a long and ample discussion of the subject; which bill was intended to remove those causes of complaint, and is now in force. This bill I have understood was satisfactory on all hands, and it has been with a very few days declared by a member of this body, in this place, to have given satisfaction to the French government in particular, nor has that information been contradicted. This conclusion indeed must be inferred from the tenor of the President's communication to Congress at the commencement of the present session. If any intimation of complaints from foreign powers relative to this subject, is contained in this message, it has escaped my attention, and I can safely affirm there is none—and is not this silence itself, a strong, an irresistible proof that no such complaints have been made; but that the measures adopted by Congress at the last session have been satisfactory? Believing it as I do, and that no needless interference of the government with the regular course of commercial transactions ought ever to be countenanced, I hope the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Dr. Logan) will not have leave to bring in this bill.
Gen. Jackson seconded Dr. Logan's motion, and in reply to Mr. Adams said, that he wished the Dr. to make it an annual motion, as Mr. Sawbridge had in the Parliament of England to reduce septennial Parliaments, but with more effect until the trade so highly dishonourable to national character was annihilated. As to Mr. Adams's observations that the bill was not allowed to be brought in last session, and that he had heard no new arguments, he would answer the gentleman by asking what new arguments
had been advanced on the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves, where leave was given two days since to bring in the bill, and the same arguments had been rung in our ears by Quakers and others, ever since the constitution had been in operation and not a new one had been produced. He said that the day would come when this dishonourable traffic would be reued by the U. States—that day must arrive when a general peace would take place, when the present hostilities must cease; that it must and would become the interest of every nation of Europe having colonies in the West-Indies, to extirpate this horde or ship them off to some other place. That the U. States by affording them succour, arms, ammunition and provisions, must be considered by them as their allies—their supporters and their protectors. That he believed the U. States would be viewed in this light by the French government and by themselves, and that they would demand and expect us to grant them an asylum as allies and protectors, and send them to our coast. This was no novelty, and he had received information from a late celebrated French general, given in a public company at the City of Washington where he boarded, and the general was one who dined there; that arrangements had been made, if general Le Clerc had been victorious, to send those brigands to the southern states. This was a melancholy subject for South-Carolina and Georgia, and one of those brigands introduced into the southern states, was worse than an hundred importations of blacks from Africa, and more dangerous to the U. States.
(To be continued.)
Late Interesting Intelligence,
Received by the ship Highland Mary, in 35 Days from Bordeaux, and extracted from Paris papers received at the office of the Publick Ledger.
PARIS, Nov. 11. An extract of the reports of their excellencies the minister of the general police and of the publick treasury, upon the present state of the bank of France, has just been stuck up in the streets of Paris. The former minister announces that he has charged the mayors of the 12 municipalities of Paris to distribute numbers, the bearers of which will receive cash in exchange for their notes. This measure must put an end to all embarrassment. But the report of the minister of the treasury is still better calculated to enlighten the publick, and to quiet timid minds, upon the false rumours which malevolence and stock-jobbing have so much interest in spreading. This important report is drawn up in these terms:
MINISTRY OF THE TREASURY. Wishing to know whether the stock-jobbing exercised in the Notes of the Bank of France had a just cause, or whether the situation of that establishment be such as to leave no uneasiness concerning its solidity, I have collected the necessary information on this head, and am assured of the exactness of the following results:
  The outstanding Bank Notes amount to the sum of liv. 7,263,600   The specie in hand and values falling due in the space of two months amount to the sum of liv. 150,397,791   To be deducted for this month the amount of the sums due to the accounts current 23,139,787   127,258,004   The active overplus in favour of the bank, on the amount of these notes, and of the sums due to the accounts current is 54,621,504   This difference arises:   1st. From the capital of the holders 44,847,161   2dly. From the reserve & gains subsequent to the 1st Vendemaire, year 14 9,780,343   54,621,504 
This surplus is composed of effects of the nature of those which the law and statutes of the bank have authorised it to receive. Their solidity is that of the best effects. For each note of 1,000 fr. in circulation, there really exists in the bank a value in specie and in bills of exchange incontestably amounting to 1,750 francs.
The bank must lose 54,621,504 fr. before the value of the notes in circulation could undergo the least diminution. And thus even supposing that, as in all establishments of this kind, there were to be a very small part of the effects less solid than others, no uneasiness ought to result from it, I say not the least uneasiness, on the situation of the bank, which continually presents an actif infinitely superior to its passif .
The sum in gold and silver specie is superior to that which has been sufficient in ordinary times for changing notes for specie. The bank generally changed daily, notes to the amount of 3, 4 or 500,000 fr.; and for a month past it has paid every day near six hundred thousand francs; and sometimes beyond this sum.
I have made no mention of the real estates belonging to the bank, they add still more to its solidity. I know no establishment of the kind, either in Europe or in the U. States of America, which presents to the holders and to the public more real motives for security.
It is in consequence of an examination of the documents which have been laid before me by the bank directors, on my first calling them, that I have formed this opinion; and I have had frequent occasions of knowing that out of the bank, it is the opinion even of the merchants, tradesmen, most enlightened bankers, and of all persons who have any knowledge of transactions of this kind. The Treasury receive this Paper at par every where that its legal circulation extends, only because the treasury makes no distinction between the said paper and specie.
I have even caused it to be received very far from Paris, every time that, in the account which has been rendered me, I have not seen in the payments made to the treasury, an intention of speculating in order to obtain an unlawful profit.
I say with entire confidence, that the holder of the Bank Note, can in no case, lose a single centime. I have been informed that those who are concerned in stock-jobbing endeavour to excite apprehensions that the bank paper will be forced. The solidity of this establishment renders such apprehensions absolutely vain; and, besides one must be completely ignorant of the principles which govern us, ever to suppose the forced circulation of a bank note or any other paper.
BARBE MARBOIS, Minister of the Publick Treasury.
November 20. The publick were yesterday in expectation of receiving the confirmation of the news afloat for some days past, upon the entry of the French into Vienna, which was to have taken place on the 19th Brumaire (10th November); but the 21st Bulletin, which the Moniteur gives dated from Molk the same day, making no mention of this desirable event, seems to belie the news. However, if it be observed that on the morning of the 18th, Prince Murat was only ten or twelve leagues from Vienna, and that he detached the same day a corps of dragoons towards that city, from whence the emperor and his courts had already departed, it will readily be conceived that, there being no further resistance, the first division of the army may really have entered
that capital the 19th, and possibly the emperor Napoleon himself may have made his entry the same evening that the Bulletin is dated.
In circumstances of such moment, it is not astonishing that publick rumours should precede a few days the official reports. It is possible that speedier communications, or fame that gains in its carriage, arrive sooner and are mutilated by the exaggeration of publick avidity. For instance, Rumour was yesterday so busy as to spread news of peace, the details of which are so very vague and uncertain that no attention can as yet be paid to them. It was added that Lord Harrowby is to stipulate for England, in the general treaty. Be this as it may, peace was certainly not the primitive object of the noble lord's mission. But it is the fate of Mr. Pitt ever to see his projects turn in an extraordinary manner. The denouement of his political drama has the quality required by Aristotle: it is always unforeseen. The expedition that he has so long been meditating is at length sailed, against all expectation. He wished to silence the laughers; but, to avoid one reproach, he exposes himself to receive a greater. The delay attending it was a ridicule; the expedition itself, in such circumstances, is a capital fault, a fresh blunder if its projector be not assured of his means. Mr. Pitt begins to grow distracted; he entangles himself in the nets which his own pretty tricks first spread for him; he has lost his senses before he has lost his ministry.
But, to return to the affairs of the continent, whatever truth or falsehood there may be in the new rumours in circulation, we can blame nobody for crediting them. So many wonders are wrought in so short a time, render every thing credible. It is more natural to suppose that the French will make peace in Vienna, than it was to presume that they would be there forty-five days after their quitting Strasbourg. This war, which may hereafter be called the Six Weeks War, will be more celebrated in history than the Seven Years War, or even Thirty Years War; and, as no other war is more replete with extraordinary events it is reasonable to believe that the peace which must follow it, will have more important results for the future tranquility of Europe.
TWENTIETH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
LINTZ, 16th Brumaire, (7th Nov.) year 14.
The engagement of Amstetten did great honour to the cavalry, and particularly to the 9th and 10th regiments of hussars, and to the grenadiers of the division of general Oudinot.
The Russians have since accelerated their retreat; they in vain cut down the bridges upon the Ips, which were quickly re-established, and prince Murat arrived as far as the abbey of Molk.
A reconnoitering party has posted off to Bohemia. We have taken very considerable magazines, both at Freystadt and as Mattrinhauen.
Marshal Mortier with a corps of the army, is manoeuvring upon the left bank of the Danube.
A deputation from the senate is just arrived at Lintz. The elector of Bavaria is expected here in two hours.
Lintz, 17 Brumaire, (8th Nov.) year 14.
The elector of Bavaria and the electoral prince arrived yesterday evening at Lintz. Lieutenant-general, count de Giulay, sent by the emperor of Austria, arrived here in the night. He has had a very long conference with the emperor. The object of his mission is unknown.
At the battle of Amstetten we took 1600 prisoners, 700 of whom are Russians.
Prince Murat has established his head-quarters at the abbey of Molk. His advanced posts are near St. Pölten (St. Hypolite.)
On the 17th, general Marmont directed his march towards Leoben. On his arrival at Weger, he met the regiment of Giulay, charged it and took 400 prisoners, among whom one colonel and several officers. He continued his march. All the columns of the army are in grand manoeuvre.
TWENTY-FIRST BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Molk, 19th Brumaire, 10th Nov. year 14.
On the 16th Brumaire, the army of Marshal Davoust directed its march from Steyer to Naidhofen, Marientzell and Lilienfeld. By this movement, it extended its front beyond the left of the enemy's army, which was supposed to be ready to make a stand on the heights of St. Hypolite; and from Lilienfeld it marched towards Vienna by the high road leading directly to it.
On the 17th the advanced guard of this Marshal being yet several leagues from Marientzell, met the corps of gen. Meerfeldt which was marching towards Neustadt for the purpose of covering Vienna on that side. The gen. of brigade Heudelet, commander of Marshal Davoust's advanced guard, attacked the enemy with the greatest vigour, routed him, and pursued him for the space of five leagues.
The result of this engagement of Marientzell was the taking of three stands of colours, 16 pieces of cannon and 4,000 prisoners—among whom are the colonels of the regiments Joseph de Colleredo & Deutschmeister, and five majors.
The 15th regiment of light infantry and the 108th regiment of the line behaved admirably well.
On the 18th in the morning, Prince Murat arrived at St. Hypolite. He gave direction to the general of brigade of dragoons Sebastiani to push forwards towards Vienna. All the court and grandees have left that capital. It had been already announced at the advanced posts, that the Emperor was preparing to quit Vienna.
The Russian army has effected its retreat to Krems by recrossing the Danube, fearing no doubt to see its communications with Moravia cut off, by the movement which Marshal Mortier made on the left bank of the Danube.
General Marmont must have passed beyond Leoben.
The abbey of Molk, where the Emperor lodges, is one of the finest in Europe. There is not, either in France or Italy, any convent or abbey that can be compared to it. It is in a strong position, and commands the Danube. It was one of the principal posts of the Romans, and was called The Iron House , built by the Emperor Commodus.
The cellars and vaults of the abbey were full of very good Hungarian wine; which has been of great help to the army, having for this long time been without any; but we are now in the wine country—there is a great deal in the environs of Vienna.
The Emperor has ordered a particular safe guard to be placed at the castle of Lustschloss, a small country seat belonging to the Emperor of Austria, on the left bank of the Danube.
The avenues of Vienna on this side do not resemble the avenues of great capitals. From Lintz to Vienna there is but one high road; a great many rivers, such as the Ips, the Elaph, the Molk, the Traisen, &c. have only bad wooden bridges over them. The country is covered with forests of pine trees: at every step inextinguishable positions; where the enemy in vain endeavoured to make a stand. He was always apprehensive of being himself passed and turned by the columns which manoeuvred beyond his flanks.
From the Inn hither, the Danube is beautiful; its prospects are picturesque; its navigation down the river, rapid and easy.
All the intercepted letters speak only of the frightful chaos which Vienna exhibits. The war was undertaken by the Austrian cabinet against the advice of all the princes of the Imperial family. But Colleredo, led by his wife, who, a French woman, bears

the most envenomed hatred to her country; Cobenzel accustomed to tremble at the very name of a Russian, in the persuasion that every thing must bend before them, and to whom, moreover, it is possible the agents of England may have found means to introduce themselves; in fine, that miserable Mack, who had already acted such a great part for the renewal of the second coalition, these are the influences that have proved stronger than those of all wise men and of all the members of the Imperial family.
There is not the meanest citizen, the lowest subaltern but is conscious that this war is advantageous only for the English; that they are the artificers of the misfortunes of Europe, as, by their monopoly, they are the authors of the exorbitant price of provisions.
MINISTRY OF WAR.
ARMY OF ITALY.
The Marshal of the Empire Massena, Commander in Chief of the Army of Italy, to the Marshal of the Empire Berthier, Minister of War.
At the head-quarters of St. Martin, 7th Brumaire, (29th Oct.) year 14.
According to the march of the grand army, Monsieur le Marechal, and always guided by the idea of conforming my movements to theirs, I attacked the enemy this morning about five o'clock. The following is the statement of my dispositions and of their result:
General Seras, commanding on my left, the 5th division, had orders to cross the Adige at Polo. The object of his movement was to stop the troops that might come down from the valley of the Adige and from the valley Poliselle.
I had ordered General Verdier, commanding at my right, the 2d division, to manoeuvre with the troops which compose it and four regiments of cavalry, from Ronco as far as Alabro, so as to disquiet the enemy.
At the moment appointed for the execution of these movements, I made the 1st division, commanded by General Gardanne, and the 4th commanded by General Duhesme cross the bridge of the old castle of Verona. These troops vigorously attacked the heights of the Val-Pantene, and turned round the castle of St. Felice. Profiting then of the advantage of their position, I forced the enemy to evacuate Veronetta.
The pallissadoes of the new bridge were immediately knocked down, and the division of horse rangers under the orders of general Espagne, that of grenadiers under the orders of general Patouneau, the reserve of cavalry commanded by general Monnet, and the 3d division commanded by general Molitor, crossed Veronetta and gained the high road of St. Michel, where the Austrians opposed us with infantry and cavalry, protected by several pieces of cannon. I ordered different charges of cavalry, which were executed with vigour, and which I caused to be supported by companies of grenadiers placed at the right and left of the road: the enemy was routed, the village of St. Michel carried, and in one of these charges, the squadron of my guides made 500 infantry lay down their arms.
The division of Molitor powerfully seconding the march of our grenadiers, we drove the Austrians before us beyond St. Martin, and we at length took position at Vago. I shall pursue my advantages tomorrow morning, and will drive the enemy as far as I can. We have left great numbers on the field of battle; we took about 1600 prisoners, and two pieces of cannon. We have, on our side, lost very few men, and have had only a hundred wounded.
I learn this evening that General Seras has happily executed his movement, and that in taking possession of the positions which I had indicated, he has made a certain number of prisoners.
I cause to be taken down towards Persago the barks found at Veronetta, to carry over the division Verdier.
I shall take care, Monsieur le Marechal, to inform you of my further movements, I have every praise to bestow on the ardour and intrepidity of our troops. Be kind enough to render them to his Majesty the Emperor and King the testimony that they burn to imitate the example of the grand army, and that they will take care to deserve to share in the noble rewards which his Majesty knows so well how to bestow upon valour.
I have the honour to salute you, MASSÉNA.
NAPLES, October 15.
Intelligence from Palermo states, that the royal family had safely arrived in that city.
Two divisions of the Russian troops at Corfu, have taken their departure for Venice, where they will join the Austrian troops.
MILAN, November 7.
Extract of a private letter.
The war has perhaps been less perceptible at Milan than at Paris. If we were nearer the theatre of war, we are farther from London; and this distance has spared us a great many evils; among others the back-stroke of the momentary crisis which the British cabinet has endeavoured to bring your bank of France to.
Our publick credit has lately signified itself by one of those traits which characterise an order of things upon which opinion is not even in any uncertainty. Government, to complete an unforeseen and urgent operation, had occasion for between 11 and 1200,000 livres in ready money: the bankers and traders of Milan hastened to present it this sum; and would accept no interest for the two or three months which are to elapse before its reimbursement.
We then had within less than 45 leagues from us, 70 to 72,000 Austrians: they were only separated from our territory by the Adige. They had in presence an army said to be inferior in number, and no fear, no indication of intelligence with the enemy manifested itself throughout the kingdom of Italy; not a single internal movement was attempted; not a single arrest seemed to be necessary; not a single extraordinary measure was taken. A government a hundred years old would not have preserved a firmer, and at the same time, calmer attitude; it would not have been surrounded by more confidence, nor would it have shewn a more honourable one for its people.
Here, as at Paris, we were beforehand convinced, that nothing would resist the genius of Napoleon. However, we had not guessed that new art which consists in taking whole armies by dint of skillful combinations; we had not suspected that, in a campaign of eight days, the prodigies of a life already full of miracles, would be repeated and almost surpassed. It is just that I should also point out to you another cause of the undisturbed security which we have enjoyed in circumstances that would have sufficed to agitate so many other states; it was well known that the young prince who so well represents among us his august father-in-law, and who here applies with so much success the great lessons which he has received from him, rested neither day nor night; the viceroy saw every thing with his own eyes; and his example maintained every thing in perfect harmony with the will of his majesty the emperor and king. To console himself as much as possible for not being in such a moment at the head of the brave troops, he has occupied himself with indefatigable zeal in providing for the wants of the French and Italian army.
(Translated from the Journal de l'Empire.)
PRESBURG, October 29. H. S. H. the archduke palatine returned here from Vienna on the 25th inst. On the 27th the diet of Hungary held a third sitting. His royal highness the archduke made a very affecting speech, in which he laid open the present deplorable situation of the Austrian monarchy. The members then resolved by acclamation to sacrifice their lives and fortunes for the maintenance of the throne, the constitution and the safety of the country. It was in consequence decreed to set on foot without delay, an army uniformly organized, composed of cavalry and infantry. A commission was then appointed with all necessary powers for regulating the organization of this national army. The said commission will make its report at the next sitting of the states.
FRANKFORT, October 27. According to the last letters from Vienna, people there were at a loss to conceive how the Austrian army in Swabia had suffered the French army to advance without obstinately opposing it. The news of the first disasters at Wertingen and Guntzburg of the French having forced the passages of the Danube and Lech, and entered Bavaria had spread consternation throughout that capital, where the inhabitants were far from expecting the prodigious events that ensued. It was generally imagined there that Prince Ferdinand and gen. Mack had retreated to the frontiers of the Tyrol in order to keep up their communication with the hereditary states and the Austrian army in Italy. It is asserted that besides the six regiments which have already been detached from his army, Prince Charles had received orders to send from 20 to 25,000 men to the assistance of the army of Germany. It was also rumoured that that Prince had been entreated by the Emperor his brother to take the command in chief of the army which is to act in concert with Russia.
NUREMBERGH, November 1st. We now know in a positive manner what to believe of the intentions of Prussia towards all the belligerent powers. A new rescript of the Prussian Cabinet, addressed to the inhabitants of the Prussian provinces in Franconia, removes all doubts. The regencies of the margraviats of Anspach and Bareuth immediately caused it to be published with the following introduction:
"It has been lately made known to all the Prussian authorities, that all foreign armies shall be proceeded against, to avoid all species of excess, in the same manner and with the greatest impartiality. But as though misunderstandings and ignorance of the true intentions of the Government, it has been reported that H. M. the king of Prussia wished to take an active part in the war, it has been enjoined to make known to the people, that the military preparations of Prussia merely relate to the maintenance of the strictest neutrality; that the measures hitherto taken are only intended to insure the guarantee of the same, and that no other interpretation must be given them. We in consequence repeat to all the authorities and order them to make known to those under their jurisdiction, that all the reports touching the participation of H. M. in the war, are destitute of all foundation; and this declaration is made in order to prevent and hinder all illegal acts on the part of individuals and communes."
PRAGUE, November 4. The states of the kingdom of Bohemia have this day held an extraordinary sitting, in which they have deliberated on the measures necessitated by present circumstances and their own obligations. The members resolved by acclamation to sacrifice their lives and fortunes for the monarch, who at the present critical moment is in want of their energetic co-operation: and as a proof of their attachment and fidelity, it was resolved to make him a voluntary gift of 4 millions of Florins.
NUREMBERGH, November 8. Intelligence from Bohemia states that gen. Kollowrath, commander in chief of the army stationed in that kingdom, was employed in forming a new corps from the wrecks of the army under Prince Ferdinand and the runaways who arrived at Egra. Some of the cavalry of these troops, united to the regiments of Gemmingen and Hohenlohe and some battalions of reserve, have invaded the Upper Palatinate, where they have laid on heavy contributions and committed the greatest excesses. They make their appearance from time to time as far as the banks of the Naab. A corps of French troops, which has crossed the Danube at Ingolstadt is advancing into the Upper Palatinate, in order to protect the inhabitants of that country against the incursions of the enemy and oblige him to retreat at all points into Bohemia.
A difference of a particular nature has just arisen concerning the capitulations lately agreed on between the generals of the contending armies. According to the one concluded by the Austrian generals Werneck and prince Murat at Trochtelfingen, near Nordlingen, the former declared himself a prisoner of war, together with all the troops under his orders. General count Hohenlohe was with the whole of his corps under the command of general Werneck, but did not sign the capitulation; he fled during the night and having come up with prince Ferdinand in the Margraviate of Anspach, the prince, it is said, expressly forbade him to adhere to the capitulation. After this, count Hohenlohe retreated into Bohemia, having first taken part in the engagements which took place in the neighbourhood of Nuremberg. The case of prince Rohan is the same.
It is believed that Prince Murat has summoned them to fulfil the obligation they have contracted and that they have refused. It is also said Marshal Murat has applied to Prince Ferdinand himself, and that a correspondence still takes place between these Generals on that head. The Austrian Generals have hitherto persisted in their refusal, maintaining that capitulation does not regard them.
It is asserted with some confidence that General Werneck will be brought before a Council of War, in order to give an account of its operations and of his reasons for capitulating.
A private letter from Stuttgart mentions that Mr. Bath as well as all the other Wirtemberg prisoners had been set at liberty. He is even allowed to remain in the country, with a prohibition however, to reside in Stuttgart, Louisburgh or Kanstadt.
Hoff (Margraviate of Bareuth) 10th Nov. The Post Office at Leipsick has just sent an express to the Post Office of this town to inform it that the emperor Alexander purposed returning to Berlin from Weimar, whither he was gone to pay a visit to the hereditary princess his sister. According to the first arrangements, he was to pass through Hoff, Egra and Prague, in order to arrive at Vienna; but the progress of the French army has rendered new arrangements necessary; and although the emperor Alexander has proved that he made voluntarily the first steps to approach other sovereigns, it appears that he has no vast inclination to pay a visit to the emperor of the French, at Vienna.
GLUCKSTADT (in Holstein) 6th Nov. Lord Harrowby, ambassador extraordinary from the king of England to his majesty the king of Prussia, arrived in this port to-day on board a frigate, and landed here with a numerous suite. The English ambassador immediately set off for Hamburg. His lordship is accompanied by Mr. Hammond, under secretary of state.
RATISBON, November 8. Baron Haugwitz Prussian minister of state and cabinet is expected here every moment. It is asserted with confidence that he is on his way to the headquarters of the emperor of the French, with proposals for peace.
November 9.—The diet of the empire has at length resumed its functions; yesterday it held an extraordinary sitting, in which the baron Albin, the directorial minister, communicated in the name of the elector, arch-chancellor, the following declaration. "H. E. H. the electoral arch-chancellor conceives himself obliged to fix the general attention on the present situation of the Germanic empire. The military forces from the south, the east and the west of Europe are at this moment assembled in Germany. A contest has taken place of which the annals of Europe present but few examples. Every wise and prudent German must desire that the Germanic constitution be preserved in the midst of this storm. It cannot, however, be concealed but that these disquieting questions have arisen in many minds: what will become of our country, Germany, in such an agitation? Are the treaties and national pacts, institutions of the diet, tribunals of the empire, the Germanic constitution, the golden bull, the treaty of Westphalia, the capitulation of election, as well as so many rescripts and decisions of the empire, which have been for so many ages the work of the wisdom of our ancestors, and under the protection of which the German nation has distinguished itself in so glorious a manner, at brilliant and often happy epochs, to be annihilated? Is the name of Germany, the name of the German nation, the name of a people who formerly triumphed over the colossus of Rome, and who by their fidelity, courage, industry, and useful inventions have rendered such great services to humanity, to be extinguished? Such an idea is truly afflicting to every well wisher to his country. "H. E. H. the arch chancellor desires and hopes, animated as he is by pure patriotism, that such a misfortune may be averted, by universal efforts towards the maintenance of the unity of the Germanic constitution: by a general determination to observe the laws of the empire; by the unanimous intervention of all Germans to obtain an honourable and durable peace."
Marshall Duroc dined on the 7th with the elector arch-chancellor, after which he set off for the headquarters of the grand army.
HAGUE, 10th November. All the disquietudes so industriously spread in this country upon the object of the grand English expedition are already dissipated. The British fleet has landed the troops on board at Cuxhaven, from whence they are to march to join the Russians and Swedes. It is not known whether the Prussians, who occupy the greater part of the Electorate of Hanover, will permit them to attack the French who are shut up in the fortress of Hameln, or whether the protection of the king of Prussia will extend the privileges of neutrality over the Electorate. Be it as it may, the accounts differ as to the number of the English troops, which, within these six days, has been said to amount to twelve thousand men. This army is commanded by the Duke of York and Albany in proper Person. His two warlike brothers the Dukes of Cumberland and Cambridge, command under him; the former, the cavalry; and the latter, the infantry. There are nine Lieutenant-Generals and sixteen Major-Generals under the orders of these three valiant brothers. If the number of the Colonels and superior officers be in like proportion, the greater part of these troops are not Soldiers!
HAVRE, Nov. 14. Ere-yesterday a small bark carrying Prussian colours was detained here, by a measure of safety. She was sailing up the Seine, and bound as she said, for St. Malo, had strayed up the river, through a mistake in her reckoning. So great an error, added to the English build of this vessel, cast a suspicion on her designs.
METZ, Nov. 14. According to private letters just arrived, it appears certain that there will be a congress held at Munich and that Europe will enjoy a durable peace.
STRASBURGH, Nov. 16. On the 9th November, marshal Augereau's headquarters were at Stockach. On the 10th he set out a new on his march; the right column of his army struck off towards Buckhorn and filed along the upper part of the Eastern borders of the Lake of Constance, by Langenargen to Lindau and Bregenz. The centre column directed its march from Pfullendorf to Saverne, and from thence by Wangen and Ysny to Immendingen. The left column which departed from Moeskirch on the 10th, marched off by Waldsee and Lentkirch to Kempten, where it was to learn its further destination. If it be true, as is asserted to day, that the Austrian General Wolfskell has surrendered by capitulation to a column sent against him by Marshal Ney, from Inspruck, and which cut off his retreat, Marshal Augereau will have for the moment no enemy to fight against, and may act in concert with Marshall Ney, against the Italian Tyrol.
November 17.—The city of Vienna has just opened its gates for the first time to a victorious army. This glory was reserved for Frenchmen. Our troops have entered it. An extraordinary courier who arrived here last night brought this intelligence, but at his setting out the emperor had not arrived there. He was, however, immediately expected to make his solemn entry into that capital, and afterwards repair to Munich, where a congress is to be opened for the re-establishment of peace, overtures for which have already been made. It is confidently asserted that the king of Prussia will employ his mediation, and that count Haugwitz, who was lately at Vienna, will repair for this purpose to Munich.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Highland Mary, Gordon, 35 days from Bordeaux, Ballast, to the Master. Dec. 1, in the Bay of Biscay, was boarded by the British sloop of war Hazard, pressed one man who had a regular protection—after four hours detention, suffered us to proceed. Dec. 27, in lat. 35, 02, long. 73, spoke the British ship Mary, of Greenock, 48 days from Liverpool, bound to this port. The brig George, Kennedy, was to sail for New-York the 7th Dec. The Francis Ann, David, was to sail for New-York the 3d Dec. The ship Arcturus, Main, was to sail for New-York the 16th of Dec. The ship Jane, Bliss, was to sail for Philadelphia the 16th Dec. Brig Caroline, Drew, was to sail for New-Orleans, about the 1st Dec. as also for the same port, and about the same time the ship Thomas, Lloyd, of Philadelphia.
Brig Merchant, Pike, 14 days from Boston. Ship Belfast, Carman, 5 days from Philadelphia. Sch'r Weymouth, Weymouth, 4 days from New-York. Brig Evelina, Wycross, 22 days from St. Croix, Rum, bound to Wilmington, N. C. put in on account of the indisposition of the Captain. The ship Jenny, Ward, sailed from Bordeaux for Charleston, in company with the Highland Mary. The ship Planter from this port, for London was spoken on the 8th Nov. in lat. 39, 52, long. 59, 42, out 10 days all well.
On Wednesday, the 8th inst. Will be Sold, at the New-Market,
Two Negro Men and a Woman, a Gig with Harness, one Feather Bed with furniture, a Saddle and Bridle; some Silver Plate, consisting of a Tankard, Cross, Table, Tea Spoons, &c.—Cash will be required for all sums under 20 dollars, and a negotiable note with an approved endorser for all sums exceeding that amount. Warren Ashley, Adm'r. Jan. 1. tds 40
AUCTION. WEDNESDAY next the 8th instant, WILL BE SOLD, The Packet VENUS, Burthen 90 tons, 2 years old, completely fitted and now ready for sea—a very fast sailing vessel, with four state-rooms and twenty-two births—her cabin handsomely finished with mahogany in the best style—with beds, bedding, curtains, and every thing necessary for a well accommodated Packet—her sails and rigging new, and her inventory full and complete. TERMS—One half in Cash, the remainder, approved notes at 120 days. T. BLANCHARD. 415
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The complete and fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, 178 tons, or 1400 barrels, JOHN PIKE, master, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Martin Fisk. Who wants a FREIGHT also for the Schooner ELIZABETH, B. Jov, Master, 680 barrels burthen. Apply as above. January 6. tf 408
ATTENTION. Circumstances having rendered it advisable, the Inhabitants of Norfolk are respectfully informed that the ENGINE No. 1, is removed to the rear of my house No. 110, Main-Street. This situation being more central, and in the vicinity of a number of Frame Houses, where the danger is greatest, will it is hoped meet publick approbation. Patrick Ryan. January 6. St 409
LANDING, 70 Ton Campeachy LOGWOOD, For Sale by Robert Dickson. Rum, Molasses, Coffee, Sugar, Teneriffe and Madeira WINES. January 6. 6t 407
NOTICE. The Court of Appeals having decided that the Lottery for the benefit of William and Mary College, should be re-drawn, the Commissioners thereof notify the publick, that they have accordingly taken measures to carry the same into effect; that every precaution has been used, which was necessary to conduct the Lottery to a fair and speedy conclusion; and that the Lottery will commence on Wednesday, the 15th inst. at the Exchange Coffee-House in the Borough of Norfolk. And, in order that complete justice as the cases will admit, may be done to adventurers in the Lottery, it is hereby further notified: 1st. That the holders of Tickets, which have been received in payment of prizes supposed to be drawn, have it in their option, either to pay for the same, or to return them to Mr. Greenhow, in Williamsburg, or to Mr. Newsum, in Norfolk, on or before the commencement of the drawing. 2d. That in cases where Tickets were sold for more than Ten Dollars, the surplus, if received, shall on application, be refunded; or such Tickets may be returned to the Commissioners above named, on or before the time last mentioned. Tickets may be had of Mr. Greenhow in Williamsburg, and of Mr. Newsum, in Norfolk. Signed, in behalf of the Commissioners, James Madison, Chairman. Williamsburg, Jan. 1. td 410
FOR SALE, A Tract of Wood LAND, about six miles from Ferry Point, adjoining the Lands of Mr. Plume, Mr. S. Whitehead, and Mrs. Moseley, containing about 300 acres, mostly covered with Pine suitable for Masts and Spars, and about two miles from a good landing on the Eastern Branch: a great bargain may be had, and payments accommodating to the purchaser. Also for Lease, for a number of Years,
A WHARF in Gosport, about 100 feet front on the river, and about 120 feet on a 60 feet street; the whole the property of Mrs. Clinch, of Gosport. For particulars, apply to R. Thompson. Portsmouth, Jan. 6. tf 411
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. tf 412
LOST on Friday last, between Benbridge's Hotel and Talbot's Lane, A Fine Madras Handkerchief and two Keys.—The finder in returning them to the owner, will receive a suitable reward. Apply at this Office. January 6. 2 413
FOR SALE, 250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, Afloat. Apply to James Maurice & Co. January 6. tf 414
A VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY. WILL BE SOLD To the Highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Saturday the 15th day of February next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Richard Bate, to secure the payment of 8333 dollars 33 cents, with interest thereon from the date thereof, due to Rambaut & Gerson & George Pegram, Jun. and the expenses of the sale, TEN ACRES OF LAND, Lying upon Appomattox River, within one mile of the town of Petersburg, with the water, grist, and manufacturing Mills, Bake-houses, Distillery-house, and other houses of improvements erected thereon. Pleasant Akin, for HENRY CUGNEAU and PLEASANT AKIN. Petersburg, Dec. 30. tds 416
Nortolk Drawbridge Company. THE Stockholders are respectfully reminded, that by their Charter, there must be an annual meeting of the Company on the second Monday in January, in each year, for the purpose of appointing Directors and a Treasurer; and also for declaring a dividend of the profits. The meeting for the ensuing year will be at Benbridge's Hotel, at 10 o'clock. Luke Wheeler, Wm. Pennock, C. Fry, Theo. Armistead. December 27. 375
NORFOLK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The members are reminded, that Monday next, the 6th inst. will be their regular monthly meeting. The hour of meeting is 7 o'clock in the evening. January 3. 2t 404
FOR SALE, The cargo of the Sch'r Sophia, Capt. Harding, from Bordeaux, consisting of Hogsheads and Cases of old Claret, by Moses Myers. January 3. 3w 406

BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday, the 6th January.
Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors.
KNOW all men by these presents, that of do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year
Signed and delivered in the presence of
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends.
KNOW all Men by these presents, that of do hereby constitute and appoint lawful attorney, for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares to belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In Witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment.
John Hamilton.
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator.
FOR SALE,
A very handsome SADDLE MARE, who goes well in harness—also, a SADDLE HORSE, remarkably easy in all his gaits—Enquire at the Office of the Ledger.
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a tranquil or permanent abode at her house satisfactory.
REMOVAL.
THOMAS LUMSDEN,
Watch-Maker, &c.
HAS removed from No. 3, Water Street, to the Brick House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage.
TO RENT,
A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, jun. Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to
John Brown,
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARLIE, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his possession certain NEGROES by the names of Esther and Child, Clary, Rose, Harry, Catty, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Hawes, of the county of Essex—And whereas the legal process of law is resorted to in order to ascertain his right therein, I do hereby (as Guardian to MARY WALLER BARLIE, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Hawes,) forbid the said John Barlie from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves—And I do further forbid all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof—All masters of vessels and others are also forbidden from transporting, conveying away, or secreting any of the said Slaves, under the penalty of the law, which will be strictly enforced by
WM. WALLER, Guardian.
The CARGO of the Ship Eliza, Obediah Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landing This day on Newton's wharf, consisting of
440 Hogsheads choice CLARET,
Moses Myers.
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Green, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET, 981 Casks assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 5 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted.
DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c.
For sale on liberal terms, by
John & James Galwey,
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR.
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Hat removed to No. 1, Hoff's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c.
BANK NOTES LOST.
A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Tho's & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, 100 Dollars. Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9.
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS,
Imported in the Ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale,
Table with 2 columns: Seed Name, Description. Rows include: Windsor Beans, Green and Yellow Savoy, Long Pod do. White Brocoli, White Blossom do. Hardy Green do. Early Mazagon, Purple Branching do. Early Frame Pea, Early and Late Cauliflowers, Early Charlton do. James' Keeping Onion, Early Nicholas do. Madeira and Welch do. Golden Horsp do. Red and Silver Skinned do. Crown and Egg do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Blue Persian do. Red, Round, and Yellow do. Imperial Green do. Hanover and Stone do. Spanish Mosetto, Tankard do. Large Roundleaf do. Ice and Cabbage Lettuce, Dwarf Prolifix do. Hardy Hammersmith do. Dwarf Marrow do. Brown, Dutch, and Leaf do. Tall Green do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Welsh Marrow do. Early Frame do. Early Yellow Snap, Patagonian do. Negro French do. Long and Short Prickly do. Black Speckled do. Large Orange Carrot, Purple Speckled do. Early Horn do. and Parisian, Chinese and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Harbourd and White do. Fall and Dwarf Nasturtion, Early Salmon Radish, Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Salmon and Scarlet do. Green Caled Endive, Whort Top and Naples do. Broad Leaved Leek, Red and White Turnip do. Salsapary and Scorzonera, Long White Transparent do. Artichoke and Asparagus, Black Spanish do. Chardon and Cherif, Early York Cabbage, Prunerrill and Root Scarcey, Early and Late Battersea, Round and Prickly Spinach, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Broad Cross and Pepper Grass, Large Drum Head do. Mushroom Spawn, German Red do. Hemlock and Okra, Colewort and Borco'o, Saffron and Rape.
A choice assortment of Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS;
White and Red Clover; Lucerne, Forze Top, Bed Top, and Burnet Grass SEEDS; Forze SEED for making Hedges.
Likewise, Scotch and Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, and Fine Durham Mustard —the new arrival he will be further supplied with the best of those articles.
Samuel Osborne,
Main-Street, near the Old Market place.
FRESH RICE.
THIS DAY landing from the Sloop Astra, captain Prior, from Charleston, 80 tierces fresh RICE, which I will sell low.
MARTIN FISK.
ALSO, 50 Barrels MACKAREL, and 7 From Sloop Fora, 50 do. HERRINGS, 5 capt. Chase.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS QUAY YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—whenever a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING.
Thomas H. Parker.
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER
For Sale by James Maurice & Co.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER,
Have received by the Ship PLASTER, Boston, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town—Amongst which are
Table with 2 columns: Item, Quantity. Rows include: 17 Bales of Napt Cottons, 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 18 do. of Rose Blankets, 6 Trunks of Manchester. 8 do. Stripe do. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 9 do. White and Red Flannels, 50 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and Kersays, 150 Kgs of Gunpowder. 12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks, 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings, 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 2 do. Yarn Hose, 5 Bales of Ozambrugs. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets, Fleecey Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. 8 do. Mixed Feanmights, Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted.
WM. H. MCCUTCHEON,
No. 41, MAIN-STREET,
Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
At the most reduced prices for Cash, Among which are,
Table with 2 columns: Item, Description. Rows include: 6-4 and 7-4 Cloths, White and coloured Threads, Cassimeres, Coatings, Dimities, Muslinets, Forrest Cloths, Printed Jeans and Marseilles, Rose and Striped Blankets, Quiltings, Red, Green, and Blue Serges, Bombazets, Wildbores, and Red and Green Baizes, Durants, Flannels, Fancy Cords, Chintzes and Calicoes, Thicksets and Velvets, Furniture do. 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Black and Coloured India German Dowlasses, Persians, Ticklenburgs and Hessians, Bandanno and Flag Hdkfs. Brown Hollands, 9-8 & 6-4 Cambric Muslins, India Cottons, Cotton Stripes, 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs, Coloured do. do. Pulicat and Romal do. Book Muslins and Book Muslin Shawls, Fine India Book Muslins, 5-4 and 6-4 Sattin Check Linen Checks, Ribbons, Cambric Shawls, Fine India Sewing Silks, Guernsey Frocks, English do. do. Swansdown Turkey Downs, Purple and Fancy Shawls, and Toiletts, Madras Handkerchiefs, Men and Womens' Worsted Coat and Vest Buttons, and Cotton Hose, Seissars, Razors & Penknives, Pins, 31-2, 4-4 1-2, & 5 lbs. ALSO,
A few Pipes Country GIN.
To be Leased,
For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on
Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to the tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had.
P. Barraud.
Richmond Academy Lottery,
NOW DRAWING,
CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars,
Besides several other large Prizes. TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15.
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK,
ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter,
Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry.
With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs;
ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA.
BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work—It is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to improvements in various Arts. Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in one to have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, lost in early to the pride of the pedantick scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "drowsy void."
To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying airs, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is first becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen.
The respectable Chemist of land will be much benefited by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt peter were procured for the powder manufacturers as to enable the French government to prosecute their war!
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the constituents of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Wines and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals.
The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Salt-petre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dying and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry.
No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in a small part of the time often mispent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson—and from one received from Judge Washington at Mount-Vernon.
"MOST ILLUSTROUS, August 1805. "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cider, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. Accept of my salutations, and assurances of respect."
"TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT VERNON, 13th September 1805. "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will think, do great good to society and . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can."
"BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Bounty of the Creation , the Importance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself . To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land.
You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and interesting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear.
T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 500 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy.
Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper.
TO PRINTERS.
I WILL DISPOSE OF A FONT OF BURGE OIS TYPE,
Upon which the Publick Ledger is at present printed. IT CONSISTS OF ABOUT 600 LBS. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, with French and Latin accents; has been carefully used; and is almost as good as when new. Should the whole be too much, any one who might incline to purchase ONE HALF, will please to make application, by letters per post , or personally, at this Office. The terms will be liberal, and a credit will be given, if required, to a purchaser who can give good security in Norfolk or Baltimore.
John Cowper.
JUST RECEIVED, From Charleston, and for Sale at this Office,
PRICE ONE DOLLAR, A FEW COPIES OF
INDEPENDENCE,
Comedy, in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Charles-ton, with unbounded applause, BY WILLIAM IGOO,
Of St. George, Dorchester, South Carolina. October 4.
LANDS FOR SALE.
750 acres lying near the New Dragon Bridge, in King and Queen County. This tract will be disposed of altogether, or divided into lots of 2 or 300 acres to suit purchasers.
ALSO, 400 acres in the county of Gloucester, lying near Capobosack Ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Thomas Fox, and distant about eight or nine miles from the Court-House.
ALSO, 1140 acres in Middlesex county, lying on the Piankatank River, which affords the greatest abundance of Fish, Crabs, and Oysters, of superior quality. On this tract (generally called Barn Farm) there is a commodious Dwelling House, with all the necessary out-houses, for the convenience of a large family.
As it is presumed that no person will be disposed to purchase without first seeing the lands, it is deemed unnecessary here to give a description of them, or the terms on which they will be sold. The subscriber may be consulted on the business any time after the date hereof at Barn Farm.
Carter B. Berkley. December 6.
NOTICE.
The Members of the Mutual Assurance Society, against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held on the first Monday in January next, which is the sixth day of the said month.
Any Member which doth not attend, at the said Meeting, in person or by proxy duly authorised, will be represented by the Member of the State Legislature, of the County, or the Senator of the District, wherein such absentee resides.
H. F. LST, Principal Agent, M. A. S. The Printers in this State are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks. Richmond, Nov. 23, 1805.
MUSEUM NATURALE, Of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
THE liberality of a number of friends of the Arts and Sciences, in Norfolk, having enabled the undersigned to take a beginning with this Institution, he has taken the house and lot, formerly occupied by Mr. Riffard as a publick garden, on the south side of the New Bridge, and feels confident that his labours and exertions will meet with ample encouragement from the liberal and enlightened communities of this, and of the neighbouring towns and counties.
The Institution will consist of a Botanical Garden, containing specimens of all the vegetable productions of this country, and furnished with green-houses, for all such exotic and rare plants, as may be procured from abroad, of a cabinet of Natural Curiosities, composed of indigenous and exotic Quadenjeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Shells, Minerals, &c. &c. scientifically classed and arranged, according to their various classes, orders, genera and species; and finally of a museum of all kinds of living Animals, Birds, Reptiles, &c.
He takes the liberty of soliciting the aid and assistance of the inhabitants of this State, for the speedy increase of the collections, by favouring his infant institution with all such natural productions and curiosities, as they may have in their possession, and have no particular use for; whether Animals, living or dead; Vegetables, or Minerals. Every object thus preferred, will be carefully preserved, with the name of the donor therefor; and will serve as a lasting proof of his taste and love for Arts and Science, and of his liberality towards the Institution.
Subscriptions for the forwardness and increase of this undertaking, at the rate of 2 dollars, bearing interest at six per cent per annum, and to be reimbursed at the expiration of two years, are still solicited and received at the Museum; at the Book-Store of Messrs. A. C. Jordan, & co. and at Mr. Riffard's, at Norfolk.
Besides the interest of their money, the subscribers to these terms, have the privilege of visiting, at their pleasure, and free of all expences, the Museum Naturale, whereof they will be considered to be the founders and chief promoters.
DELACOSTE.
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or inconvenient credit, for approved Notes, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Quantity. Rows include: 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gummy Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheetings. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 50 Russia Sheetings, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges.
A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Sugars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 57 Barrels Turpentine.
ALSO,
20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles.
Apply as above. September 25.
THE SPIRIT OF THE PUBLICK JOURNALS;
BEING an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. and which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the Baltimore Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. August 28.
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS
for both Banks, printed on paper of a superior quality for Sale at this Office.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,
BY WILLIAM DAVIS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.