Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-08-24 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LATT
VOL. IV.]
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 1807.
[NO. 17.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE 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 Freight or Charter, The Ship LACONA, capt. Walker, about 400 bhs burthen, can be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. August 21.
For Sale or Charter, The good Ship MINERVA, — Davison, master, burthen about 220 tons or 300 bhs — can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Christopher Fry. Who has for Sale on board said Ship, About 12 or 1300 bushels Bonivista SALT, which will be sold low if taken from along side. August 19.
For Charleston, S. C. The Sloop FRID SHIP Joseph Fuller, master, will sail on Friday 21st instant. For freight or passage, having excellent accom- modations, apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf. Who has for Sale on board, Hay, Butter, Cheese, Fish pickled and smoked August 19.
A Freight Wanted For the new Ship CHARLES, captain D. Stone, about 350 hogsheads burthen, in com- plete order to receive a cargo. Apply to Christopher Fry. Who has for Sale, 8 puncheons New-England RUM, 225 bms No. 1, Boston Beef, and a few puncheons W. Isl- and Rum. August 17.
For Charter. The fine new Ship ISABELLA, Abel Lin- coln master, burthen 308 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days. For terms apply to Moses Myers. Who has for sale, 600 boxes Havana SUGARS, Landing from on board the ship Cabinet. August 14.
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Ship ANACREON, daily ex- pected, burthen 380 hogsheads tobacco — For terms apply to William Dickson. August 10.
FOR LONDON, The fine American copper bottomed Ship AMELIA, burthen 360 Tons, or 500 Hds. — of Tobacco, daily expected from Philadel- phia — For freight apply to A. Machine. August 7.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The elegant Ship CERES, John Shackford master, burthen 280 tons, copper fastened, and now on her second voyage. She will sail in all this month, having a considerable part of her cargo engaged — For freight of the remainder, or pas- sage, apply to the master on board or N. Heron. August 5.
FOR CHARTER. The excellent new Ship NIAGARA, L. Cross master, daily expected from New- York, burthen about 300 bhs Tobacco. For terms apply to Richard Blow. August 5.
FOR LONDON, The good Ship CHARLES CARTER, John Drysdale, master, will be ready to take cargo on board in ten days, and having the greater part engaged, will sail in all August. Terms of freight 5 pnd sterling per hhd. and 5 per cent. primage. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. July 29.
WANTED, A MAN of sober, steady, industrious habits, who writes a good hand, and is correct in calculating accounts — recommendation will be required. Apply to Robt W. Goldsborough, U. S. frigate Chesapeake. Aug. 12.
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret, from Teneriffe, 70 hogsheads and 100 quarter casks choice Teneriffe WINE. — For sale by Moses Myers. July 24.
20 hogsheads Carraccas COCOA, of superior quality, for sale on our wharf. C. & F. Whittle. August 17.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credit only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb 20.
Thirty Dollars Reward. Ranaway from the subscriber about the 20th May last, living in the county of Princess Anne, a negro man named AFRICA, about 30 years of age, has a scar on his right cheek. All persons are forewarned from harbouring him, and I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him home, or so secure him that I may get him again. Joshua James. Princess Anne County, Aug. 10.
The HOUSE on Smith's Point, adjoining Mr. H. Brunet's dwelling-house, and lately in the occupancy of Mr. Robert Smith, is offered for Re-let; posses- sion may be had immediately. For terms apply at the Ware House of Brunet & Thompson, on Maxwell's wharf. August 12. law
For SALE, 35 punch. Windward Island RUM. Brunet & Thompson. August 19.
Just Received, The New Hungarian Broad Sword Exercise, dedicated to the gentlemen of the volunteer ca- valry of the United States. Regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States, by Steuben. Trial of Thomas O. Selfridge, for killing Charles Austin on the Public Exchange in Boston. A correct statement of the whole controversy between Tho- mas O. Selfridge and Benjamin Austin. An enquiry into the validity of the Methodist Episcopal. Rev. Dr. Kemp's Tract on Conversion. Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. August 19. law
Landing This Day, Gallego's new superfine FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels. JAMES HERRON. August 19.
For Sale by the Subscribers, 100 tierces RICE, 25 casks Claret Wine, 200 boxes Spanish Segars, D. R. Waddey, & Co. August 19.
Superfine Pilot Bread and Crackers, made from new Flour, for sale by the subscriber at his Bake Houses on Town Point and Commerce-Street Stephen Harris. August 19.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ranaway from the subscriber living at Broad Rock, near the city of Richmond and town of Manchester, on Friday evening the 7th instant, a mulatto girl by the name of NANCY, between 17 and 18 years of age, rather slender made, has a scar on one of her cheeks near the cheek bone, occasioned by a burn when small; it has caused the skin to be a little rough and somewhat darker than the other skin upon her face; she has also had the top of one foot sealed the latter part of last spring, which has been but a little time well, and has left a scar also; she is rather a bright mulatto, and has been brought up to house business, is a good sempstress, can knit, and understands marking very well by a sampler. — I have every reason to believe she got on board some vessel on Saturday or Sunday last bound to Norfolk, where I expect she is gone, and in all probability has obtained free papers, and will pass for a free girl. All masters of vessels are for- warned from taking her on board or harbouring her; also, all other persons are forewarned harbouring or employing her, as I shall in every instance prosecute the law on them for so do- ing. She had on when she went away, a white India cotton habit, and took with her an old black latest ing gown, which I expect she will alter to some other kind of garment — I will give the above reward to any person who will apprehend and secure her in jail so that I get her again — She was seen the day she went off with two men in sailor's dress, and was noticed to be in close conversation with them for some time, one of which men was a mulatto. William Ball. Broad Rock, August 11.
LINENS, HOSIERY, &c. 2 cases 4-4 Irish Linens; 1 do. 5-4 do Sheetings, 1 do. 7-8 do. Long Lawns; 2 do. Cotton Hosiery, 1 do. 4-4 gold edged undressed Cambric Muslins, for gen- tlemen's neck cloths. An assortment of Broad Cloths, &c. just received and for sale by Wood & Hastings. August 17.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 400 barrels superfine FLOUR, 2500 bushels Corn, and 150 barrels Pork, good quality. Just received, 50 boxes fresh Lisbon LEMONS. GEORGE WILSON, No. 9, Marsden's wharf. July 20.
FOR RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport. William Wilkinson. July 29.
We have for Sale, Jamaica Coffee, Guadalupe do. Antigua Sugars in bds. tierces, and barrels, Alexandria and Richmond superfine Flour, Made ra Wane for present use, &c. &c. C. & F. Whittle. August 7.
Phoenix Fire-Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Vir- ginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined. N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all ca- ses where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agree- ment must be made with the Agent, and an increase of pre- mium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8.
50 Dollars Reward For the recovery of 1 hogshead Sugar, 15 boxes Raisins, and 2 barrels Flour, or in proportion for any part of them stolen from Warehouse No. 4, Southgate and Dick- son's wharf, last Wednesday night. Rowland & Triplett. August 5.
From the Political Register. WAR WITH BRITAIN. No. I.
MR. EDITOR, That the people of this country should have unanimously resolved upon resistance to the princi- ple, and upon atonement for the practice, of the late British outrage, is no less honourable to the soundness of their understandings, than to the no- bleness of their hearts. Never tamely to submit to insolence or oppression, but on the contrary, with obstinate resistance, and, where necessary, with desperate vigour, to repel and punish the op- pressor, is the precept of the wise, as well as the virtue of the brave. Such were the opinions of Washington—Such has been the uniform and un- bending policy of his adherents—and no one with the principles or feelings of a Federalist, ever hesi- tated to admit and support the justness of the max- im. But that we should not only resolve upon re- sistance, but be pleased and gratified with the pros- pect of WAR—that we should urge and goad our government not only to demand reparation for the injury, but to consider it as unappeasable but by blood —that we should spurn negotiation, reject even the voice of concession—and by senseless and wo- manish clamour, an vulgar and indecent invective, bar the road to accommodation, and destroy both the prospect and right to atonement—is such a proof of folly, as we have not often exhibited—and displays a vindictiveness of character, which has not hitherto belonged to us.
At a time when we have neither fleets nor ar- mies, nor military skill in employment—when we have no revenues which war would not annihilate— when our naval force, instead of being increased and strengthened, has been both weakly and wickedly diminished and enfeebled—when our fortifications are wholly neglected and decayed—and when our conscript militia system, is so miserably command- ed and organized, as to be much more an instrument of oppression at home, than of terror abroad—that at such a time as this, we should rejoice in the pros- pect of war, demonstrates indeed a degree of mad- ness, which has no rival in the annals of popular insanity.
In the midst, however, of a real reign of terror, which threatens an influence as stupifying as degra- ding, I propose at the hazard of proscription, even from my associates, briefly to examine the true me- rits of this subject, so far as regards the expediency of war. To shew what is our present condition— what we shall suffer from hostilities—how little we can annoy our enemy—how much she may gain from the contest—and what will probably be our si- tuation at peace. Far from intending, in any re- spect, to justify the atrocious violence done to the Chesapeake, or to extenuate the insolence which followed it, I declare without reserve, that if all the parts of that transaction are not disavowed , mi- serable as war will render us, we must resolve to bear its evils. We shall not, however, from hav- ing foreseen its calamities, be less able or willing to endure them, whilst a just sense of their extent and permanency, may prevent us from mistaking a thirst for revenge, for the feelings of honour; or, from blindly rushing on a fate, which by prudence and moderation, may possibly yet be averted.
First then— Let us shortly consider what is our present condition, and what we shall suffer from war.
It is notorious that we have a commerce, exceed- ing (with one exception) that of any nation in the world, now unsuspecting and unprotected, open to the grasp of any powerful destroyer; one hundred millions of dollars at a low computation, now riding on the ocean, or in the hands of British merchants and their correspondents, will according to the state of our foreign relations at the end of six months, serve either to enrich an enemy, or promote Ame- rican prosperity—We have seventy thousand brave and hardy seamen, no less qualified for naval victo- ry, than commercial enterprise, who by a sud- den war, will become prisoners, or will be made to fight the battles of their captors—We have a great and flourishing agriculture, nursed and vivified by a foreign commerce, which peace a- lone renders safe or profitable—We have an infant manufacturing interest, which is rapidly aug- menting our means, both for home and foreign sup- ply, but which in war, would find neither leisure to acquire skill, nor capital to employ industry. We have populous and prosperous cities, which in a war, with a great maritime state (unfortified and un- protected as they are) would be exposed to exaction and plunder, perhaps bombardment and conflagra- tion—We have in fact every thing that a rich and fee- ble nation can lose—every thing that a warlike and rapacious nation can desire to gain—All that we have (except our liberty and independence) is the child of peace, and as it has never been prepared to resist adversity, it will perish with the first blast that overtakes it.
In a war then we at once perceive the merchant and the mariner reduced to bankruptcy and ruin— the artificer deprived of employment—the farmer without market for his produce—the progress of in- ternal improvement suspended—the inhabitant of the city rendered insecure in his habitation—and the whole nation reduced from opulence and comfort, to poverty and distress.
But such are not the considerations with which alone I would attempt to restrain the ardour of the people. It is not to their selfish passions only, I mean to address myself. If to other dissuasive from war, than such as are founded in avarice and fear could be justly urged against it, my voice would not be raised to prevent an immediate appeal to arms. If the universal wreck of private enjoyment would make us as high spirited and magnanimous as
poor; would destroy faction, animate publick vir- tue, rouse a just love of national glory, and impress upon us a marked and honourable national charac- ter, the purchase even at so great an expense, would be a blessing.—But no such consequences will flow from war with Britain. It is now notoriously wis- hed and sought for by a most numerous and powerful deseription of persons, as the effectual engine of faction, confiscation and proscription. They avow their gladness to obtain at any price, the means of destroying their opponents in politics, as they are pleased to term them "the British faction." They know that in reducing the high to the level of the low, they would raise the low to the level of the high; and that by no more successful means, can they destroy the little influence which remains to property, than by producing a war which would de- stroy property itself. They are not deficient in coun- ning, and they readily see, that with a govern- ment so feeble as to be incapable of pursuing its plans by its legitimate strength; they under pretence of supporting it, would be enabled to usurp a revo- lutionary energy, which would effect all the objects, because it would gratify both the ambition and the revenge of their leaders. The first sound of war was indeed their signal for reducing the government to a pure unmixed and literal democracy. Com- mittees of publick safety were immediately created, who assumed without hesitation, the duties of the publick functionaries. In one place they actually conducted our foreign relations, and in another, from good motives, but with little regard to sound principles, they unhesitatingly stopped the course of justice, and superceded the proceedings of the re- gularly magistracy.—Great indeed and fatal will be the mistake, if we suppose that under present aus- pices, the contest we all appear to be seeking, would invigorate the springs of regular government. Its legitimate powers would be neglected, or their ex- ercise irresistably obstructed, and the ascendant party would maintain the war by systems of partial tax- ation or overwhelming oppression towards those who no longer would have the power, perhaps not the courage, to resist them. Surely such a posture of affairs, instead of being the parent of national harmony, and the pledge of united exertions, pro- mises to generate a boundless sense of domestic discord and civil contention.
Even the inflamed and inveterate animosity, which war would justly kindle towards Great Bri- tain, and which, during hostilities would be, in ma- ny points of view, both useful and necessary—in o- thers would be an evil of enormous magnitude. In- ordinate hatred to one nation, often converts itself into inordinate attachment to another. Few who have studied the politics of this country will doubt the truth of this observation. Its justness is in the eyes of the great body of the people, testified by ample, and dear bought experience. Are those then, who have employed their lives, in resisting that fatal influence, which has infected every vein and artery in our political system, suddenly recon- ciled to its revival and establishment? Do they no longer apprehend any danger from the arts, or sub- jection from the arms, of a power, now not less intriguing, and more irresistible than ever? Do they believe, we shall carry on war alone, and with- out the assistance of Buonaparte? An immediate alliance with France, is the certain and inevitable consequence of a rupture with her rival—it is alrea- dy joyfully looked for, and confidently relied on— And if we seek for such protection, we shall most liberally pay for it. The remaining fruits of our industry exhausted in contributions to our ally, our battles fought by her troops, and navies, our country subject to her influence, perhaps covered by her ar- mies, who may defend her against others, and may conquer us for themselves, form the only picture for contemplation, in the event of this terrible and ru- inous connection.
Favouritism to France is not the only internal evil, which would flow from the fierce and bitter hatred which, in the event of war, we should bear to the British nation. The attack upon our politi- cal institutions, and upon our wise and venerable system of evil jurisprudence, if it has entirely sprung from our passionate resentment towards the people from whom they derived their origin, has at least drawn from that cause its effective strength and most vigorous support. In a more inflamed state of popular animosity, can we hesitate to pro- nounce, that this attack would be both universal and irresistible, and that every principle drawn from the municipal policy of Great Britain, would be seen through the jaundiced medium of our pre- judices. An acceleration then of the period in which our constitutions will be endangered and wea- kened, and the wisest rules of the common law al- tered and disfigured, the trial by jury abolished, and new, unintelligible, and impracticable systems of justice introduced, is, in my mind, not the most remote, nor the least certain consequences of war.
War, indeed, is not of itself always the worst of evils.—It is often a prolific source of benefit to the state.—It is so when it calls forth the virtuous pas- sions of the people—their love of liberty and inde- pendence—when it rouses all their energy—when every man becomes important to his country—and when each individual is sensible, that his own ex- ertions may lead to glory and renown. But wars to be thus beneficial, must be such as call for the ac- tive valour of the citizen—they must be such as make a nation warlike, and direct to their proper ends the ambition of genius, and the ardent love of fame; they must be such as prepare men for battle and victory, and promise to reward by conquest great and hazardous endeavours. Or at least they must be such as open some new employments for commerce, some unaccustomed incitements to in- dustry, or inviting avenues to science. Such were the wars of Greece and Rome, and, in later times, of France and Britain. In the war, however, which

we now contemplate, we shall never meet the enemy in battle.—On the ocean we cannot, and in the condition to which our improvident system has reduced us, we dare not assail her.—On our own shores she will not probably attack us, and except in Canada, the invasion of which will be hereafter considered, we no where can come in contest with her. Wherever else we meet her, our part must be unconditional submission, and her's absolute sway. Our weapons are all of a merely negative nature—confiscation, non-intercourse, and non-importation. Surely a war of active injury on the one side, and passive endurance and commercial regulation on the other, is not that species of war which generates publick enterprise and spirit. Our means of annoyance, however, will be the subject of my next paper.
HAMILTON.
NO. II.
MR. EDITOR,
Having in my last paper taken a general view of our condition and ability to sustain war with a great maritime power, and of the peculiar and unavoidable calamities, which would flow from a contest with Britain, I now proceed cursorily, to examine what are our real and effective means of annoyance before we engage in war, purely for the purpose of punishing an oppressor, we ought at least to be assured, that it is in our power to inflict more injury than we shall suffer—and that we have probably the means of compelling the enemy at last, to make peace with us on terms, not less consistent with our honour and safety, than those upon which we now may enjoy it. To me, then it appears, (and I acknowledge it with pain and humiliation) that by all classes of politicians, our means of annoyance have been most extravagantly overrated—and I think a very slight degree of reflection will suffice to convince us, that even at the expense of all our prosperity, we shall not finally obtain the gratification of wounding either the pride or essential interests of the British nation.
The only means which have yet been suggested, as enabling us in war, to vindicate our rights or to punish, for the wrongs we have suffered, are, the Invasion of Canada; Privateering; the confiscation of debts due to British subjects; a suspension of intercourse with the British West India colonies, and the interdiction of trade with, and the use and purchase of, the manufactures of their mother country.
The Invasion of Canada. —Anticipating for a moment the successful invasion and rapid conquest of this province,—what will Britain lose?—a cold, inhospitable, dreary region, unproductive to her commerce, useless to her arms; and which, except so far as it affords protection to her naval force, is not worth the expence of its protection and government. What shall we gain? an acceleration of the period of disunion, by increasing our already too widely extended territory, a lazy and ignorant population, (I allude to the original settlers) who never will add to the strength or resources of this country; but will, on the contrary, weaken it by multiplying the points of its defence; whose ideas of government vary essentially from ours—who, if incorporated as a new member of the republick, will be a perennial spring of embarrassment to our counsels (as has already been the case with Louisiana) and who, if kept in subjection, will probably be discontented and rebellious. But what reason have we so confidently to believe the invasion would be successful? It has been once attempted and failed, when indeed our means of attack were less vigorous; but when also the British means of resistance were far less powerful—when few regular troops were maintained in that part of the continent—when the invasion was unexpected and unprepared for; and when both, among the French and British inhabitants, discontent was universally prevalent.—If at that time our troops were less numerous, and resources less prolific—our discipline was more exact, and our enthusiasm more ardent than at present. It is notorious that large bodies of regular and well disciplined troops, are now maintained in Canada; and there is no demonstration on the part of its inhabitants, either of attachment to us, or of hostility to their government.—From the nature too of the climate, and the vast extent of the country, the difficulty and expense of conquest without a full co-operation on the part of the people would, far exceed any ordinary calculation—nor would an unorganised and insubordinate militia, readily encounter the dangers and privations of a war carried beyond the limits of resistance at home to the enemy.—Whether then Great Britain in the event of war would lose Canada is doubtful—and if she were to do so, the loss would be trifling to her, and the acquisition useless, perhaps pernicious, to us.
Privateering. —This, in the minds of a large portion of our citizens, is a most potent engine of mischief to the enemy. It is said with no small plausibility, that our position enables us with ease, to embarrass the whole trade of Great Britain with her colonies—that our seamen are peculiarly well qualified for this species of warfare—and that in the revolutionary contest we did inflict severe injury upon the British commerce. But at the commencement of that war, Great Britain had long been at peace with the world—her merchant ships then sailed without convoy—her fleets were in port, and her trade unprotected. Until the year 1778, it is therefore true, that our privateers made rich and numerous captures. After that period, it is notorious to all who were engaged in the pursuits of privateering, that the number of captures were so greatly diminished as to make the trade not only unsuccessful but ruinous. Yet even then the naval operations of the enemy were powerfully restrained by the great naval force which France, and afterwards Spain and Holland, brought to our assistance. The fleets of these nations though inferior, were great in numbers, discipline and valour, and required infinite exertions to resist them. Hence the British navy was rendered incompetent to the entire protection of her commerce, and a considerable and valuable portion of it, still remained open to spoliation. What is the present posture of the British nation? Her naval force in every sea uncontrolled and triumphant, actively employed in protecting the trade of her subjects—the whole maritime power of her enemies annihilated—not a ship sailing on the ocean but by her permission, or when flying from her cruisers—her commerce perfectly free from the annoyance of the privateers of those nations whom it is absurd to say, have less either of inclination or ability to use this engine in opposing her than ourselves; and her government capable, without putting a new ship on the stocks, or
adding greatly to their publick expenditure, of guarding and blocking up every port from which our vessels have access to the sea. Gasconading and vain-glorious indeed, is that spirit, which teaches us to believe that by privateering we can make a serious impression on the enemy.
The confiscation of debts due to British subjects. —The property confiscated would consist of debts due from the United States, or from individuals.
With regard to the first, I would, in the worst extremity maintain, that such a proceeding would be inconsistent with the faith and practice, and established laws of nations, and would be more injurious to us, than the enemy. If at any period of affairs, it is wise and necessary to maintain pure and unsoiled, the springs of national morality, and publick credit, it is at the commencement of a war, when by credit alone , we can obtain the funds requisite to carry on its operations; and surely it is impossible to conceive a measure more ruinous to credit, than practically to convince the foreigner, that the safety of every loan must depend upon our maintaining the relations of peace and amity, with his government. Such a conviction on his part, must destroy, both the motives and inclination, to confide in us. While the convulsions and revolutions of Europe, render the property of its inhabitants insecure, and hazards their personal safety, they are naturally and wisely disposed to invest a part of their wealth, in a country, which, in all its political mutations, has hitherto with regard to its pecuniary engagements, discovered the strictest attachment to equity, and the rules of good faith.—But how long will this disposition continue to operate, after they shall have not only seen us engaged in a war, ruinous to commerce and revenue, and therefore diminishing, if not extinguishing our means to repay them—but regardless of the plainest rules of morality and justice. To the British ministry indeed, such a measure would be gratifying, and to them it would probably be useful.—No portion of the wealth of their subjects, would be thereafter employed in loans to America, indirectly aiding the finances of their enemies. No longer would the American stocks on London exchange, come in a competition with, or diminish the demand for their own debt.—Nor would they longer regret the influence of British capital, in promoting and extending the rival commercial enterprise of America. In this view, then, the confiscation of national debt, due to British subjects, would be as beneficial to the enemy, as it would be dishonourable and pernicious to ourselves.—While other reasons would as strongly oppose the confiscation of debts due from individuals.
The latter proceeding indeed, on the score of morality, would be less objectionable than the former. There are certainly instances in the history of Great Britain herself, in which war has been held to justify the seizure and sequestration of the debts of individuals, and as it is a rule, almost without exception, in the jurisprudence of England, that no alien enemy shall maintain an action, she could with no degree of force, complain of our practising upon a principle, which she has herself sanctioned and adopted. Yet surely no honourable or ingenuous mind, would be gratified with the prospect of wreaking on unoffending individuals, the resentment due to their government—nor would the high minded patriot, perceive in the confiscation of debts, the means of retrieving the wounded honour of our nation. But a decisive and unanswerable objection to the argument, that by confiscation we could inflict injury on the enemy, is that by the mutual seizure of debts, we should be as largely a sufferer as herself.—Not only is she usually in debt to the American merchant, for the native produce which she imports from us, for her own use, and for re-exportation, but nearly all the proceeds of our immense foreign trade, now center in her hands before they return to our citizens. The quantity of debt indeed thus created, far exceeds the calculations of those, who found their opinions upon the state of our former commercial relations.—when our foreign commerce was comparatively small, and when the article of cotton (now the most important in our exports) was not known to be a native of our soil. Our more wealthy importers too, of British manufactures, instead of adhering to the ancient practice of purchasing wholly on credit, are now very much in the habit of obtaining an abatement in the price of the commodity, by making their payments in advance.—Hence the balance of debt, is no longer largely against us. It must indeed often be in our favour; for notwithstanding the great remittances annually made by government, in discharge of the principal and interest of the publick debt due to foreigners, it is notorious, that the exchange on London, has for a long time, upon an average throughout the continent been under par. Yet is it not obvious, beyond all illustration, that if the balance of debt was against us, and we were in the habit of paying more than we are entitled to receive, the compensation for bills would enhance their value, and raise them above their nominal amount. The confiscation of debts then, is a weapon which, without reference to the lawfulness of it, would recoil with tremendous evil upon ourselves.
The effects of non-intercourse with the British West India Islands, and of the interdiction of trade and commerce with the mother country, will be considered in the ensuing number.
HAMILTON.
For RENT,
The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to
Thomas Willock.
August 24.
FRANCIS BENJANS,
Silk, Cotton, Woollen Dyer, & Scourer,
Respectfully informs his customers and the publick in general, that he for the better convenience of doing his business, has removed from Concord street to the first brick-house on the Princess Anne road, two miles from town, where he will endeavour by every exertion to merit the continuance of that encouragement with which his customers have been pleased to honour him. Merchants and others having damaged Cloths, Silk, &c. may have the spots taken out without being dyed, or dyed in the best manner and at the shortest notice. Ladies' Dresses and Habits dyed, cleaned, and glazed in the best manner. Gentlemen's Clothes scoured or dyed. He likewise dyes Morson Bed Furniture and Fringes; all kinds of Calicoes and Muslins cleaned and glazed; all country orders attended to with punctuality.
Those who have had their work on hand for some time past, are desired to call for it; and those who may please to favour him with their work can leave it at Thomas Knight's, No. 5, Concord-street, next door to my original house, where every particular attention and care will be taken, and the goods returned with punctuality. Aug. 24. 3*
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 1807.
On the 26th of July, there was a heavy gale of wind at St. Martin's, in which five Danish and one American vessel were driven on shore; the same gale extended to St. Kitts, where five English and several American vessels were driven on shore.
We give this day copious details from London papers received by the ship Packet, captain Trott, arrived at Boston; they do not, however, afford satisfactory information respecting the late battles in Poland. It is evident that the Russians have in the end been defeated, but we have no doubt that the French loss has been great, and that except the honour of the field they have gained little. It will be observed that the French had not entered Konigsburg, though we do not deem it impossible, or even improbable that the Russians will not attempt to defend it. Their policy will be not to put too much at hazard upon one event.
The insurrection in Turkey, we expect is not to the extent stated, but rather some discontent among that barbarous and stupid people upon the introduction of European military tactics.—A formidable insurrection is said to have broken out in Persia.
The dukes of Orleans and Berri (sons of the famous citizen Egalite) have joined the Prussian and Russian arms.
From the Washington Federalist.
The editor of the Washington Federalist is requested to publish the following, with a request that it may be published throughout the union.
INHUMANITY!
At Georgetown, district of Columbia, Madame Turreau, the wife of the French ambassadour, has been for many months, and now is, in the utmost distress and misery; where she had been on a bed of straw, till relieved by one lent to her. She is left in this destitute manner without a cent, and with two of general Turreau's small children—a girl about 7 or 8 years old, and a boy not 2 years old.—Inquired if any misconduct of her's reduced her to this miserable situation; but heard that her character was without a blemish, and her conduct in this country has been so marked by prudence, that she may defy the tongue of calumny! from the splendid style of the ambassadour of the powerful government of France, he cannot want the means of supplying his lady with luxuries, instead of leaving her to starve—and yet she starves! to tell all that she has suffered, would harrow up the heart of the most callous.—Suffice it, at present, to say, the Wife of the French ambassadour and grand member of the legion of honour, with his two children, starve at the seat of the government of the United States!!!
HUMANITY.
Citizens of America—read the above. Nothing more is necessary to excite your horror—nothing more necessary to excite your sympathy.
Every person that feels for a stranger who cannot speak our language—a mother in distress, with two children, in a foreign land, and without a single relative to whose succour she may fly, will naturally wish to render some aid. In addressing the Americans, I know I address a humane and generous people. A trifle from each affluent family, would rescue from misery one who has a grateful heart, and who weeps less at the brutality that has brought her so low in misery, than over the reminiscence of that touching kindness she has experienced from those whose benevolent hearts have been open to her all times, and whose exertions in her favour are only limited by want of ability.
She knows nothing of this address to my country, and let us shew she is not among Barbarians.
Let those who feel for her distress, deposit for her whatever they can spare in the bank nearest to them, and each cashier will be so good as to transmit the amount, occasionally, to the cashier of the bank of Columbia, or the cashier of the office of discount and deposit, Washington. These are gentlemen of humanity, and I know will act honourably, though they, as well as Madame Turreau, remain ignorant of this address.
A CHRISTIAN.
From the Aurora.
LIBERUM MARE.
Bell's Weekly Messenger, of London, contains the following publication, founded principally upon the outrage committed by Whitby at New-York, which is at once remarkable for its liberality and intelligence. The miserable emissaries of Britain, in this country, dare not avow sentiments so candid and correct as we thus find even in a London print; there is scarcely a principle laid down in this article that has not been disputed in this, our neutral and highly interested country.
The rights of trade are, in this article, well defined, and in such a way as this country demands. In one particular only, there appears an error or deficiency—mention is made of main sea in a loose sense, and leaves room to conjecture, that the writer made an exception for the narrow seas, as St. George's channel. It ought always to be understood, that the claims of Britain on this point, are not allowed—nations make no discrimination between the Atlantick and St. George's channel; they contend what may be exercised on one may also be performed on the other without molestation. The question of jurisdiction over such seas, as the British term narrow, is settled at least by general consent. The Portuguese at one time claimed exclusive jurisdiction over the Indian ocean; and the navigation of the Baltic and Adriatic has given rise to repeated wars: but there has been no assent to the claim of any nation, to controul a greater extent of sea from the coast, than could be passed by a cannon shot fired from shore. The remarks in the seventh paragraph, indeed define the jurisdiction, beyond which it is unlawful to exercise hostilities; but occasion ought always to be taken to deny the claim of a belligent to a greater extent on its coasts.
We have here English authority, too, for saying, that the administration of Pitt was distinguished by arbitrary and despotick measures towards neutral—the men now in power are the underlings of that
minister, and pursue the very same despotick system that he did.
We recommend this article to particular attention—justice could not have been expected, when Whitby had at his command the oaths of men, who put little value on them, and who were all indirectly implicated with him. If the testimony of our witnesses could have had effect, the commission of the outrage within our jurisdiction would have been established.
EXTRACT.
The unfortunate affair of the death of Pierce, by a shot fired from the Leader, has excited much attention, not only in America, but amongst the neutral nations in Europe. We have some cause to believe, that it was not without some difficulty and great address, that a general remonstrance of all the neutral powers has been prevented. It is with regret that, our sacred regard to truth and our national honour, requires us to concur in this opinion.
The whole question turns upon the single point—whether it was done in the main sea, or in the waters of the United States?
By the principles of the law of nations, the main sea is considered as common to all nations—that all have the right of interrupting transit, and none any right of property or dominion. The Liberum Mare is a fundamental principle in the public law of Europe.
The sea is thereby considered as a wide road, an extended path, and the freedom of transit as a part, and a most essential part, of the general liberty of nations.
It has hence become a question how far the right of search, with regard to neutral vessels, is founded upon the strictness of this law. Let us not be supposed as the willing advocates of new opinions, if we assert, that it can have no possible foundation—that it is on the other hand, a direct violation of neutral rights. Our maritime superiority, however, gives it an enforced introduction, and the nations of Europe submitted to what they could not prevent: they acknowledged it, at least tacitly acknowledged, as a branch of the general law, and gave us credit for the discovery. It was doubtless more consoling to the pride to obey a general, and mutual law, than to submit to force. Hence the introduction of the right of search, the first infringement of the fundamental principles of commercial liberty—the Liberum Mare .
But in what manner soever introduced, this right is now established, and as the practical public law is founded almost as much in usage as in neutral right, so has this original innovation become now in a degree sanctioned into a legitimate law. It has become a law of compact, if not of right, and as such will ever be acted upon by any nation which shall find it to its advantage. With regard to us, it has been adopted as the basis of our neutral code, and is adhered to, and will continue to be adhered to, with scarcely less tenacity than our navigation act.
But though the main seas, as we have said above, are considered as the common rights of all, and the propriety or dominion of none, this liberty and commonage is confined to the main seas. In municipal regulations, with regard to navigable rivers, the stream is publick property, the water on the immediate edge of the banks is the property, at least so far as it does not interfere with the publick commonage, or right of transit, of the proprietor of the bank; if a tree, a post, a fishery exist within so many feet of the bank, it belongs to him.
The same limitation with regard to the Liberum Mare exists among nations. The coasts and waters of the coasts, are the peculiar waters—the property and dominion, of the nation which owns the coasts. Thus Spain prohibits all ships from approaching within a certain distance of her bays, rivers, and her coasts on the American main, and seizes as contraband and smugglers all vessels which transgress these limits. Thus the most contemptible of all nations, Portugal, is still more despotick with regard to the Brazils. The sea upon the coast and in the harbours, is invariably acknowledged to be the waters—the property and dominion of the nation.—Nothing more is claimed or allowed to other nations but a neighbourly use and transit.
Here is the point of the present question—it is asserted upon the American side, that the American vessels in the waters of the United States, i. e. was entering the harbour of New York, when the shot was fired from the Leader, and Pierce was killed.
If this be true, it was a most undoubted and most unjustifiable violation of neutral rights, and the officer should be brought to answer for his conduct.
It is further asserted, that the Leader and Cambrin were stationed off the harbour of New-York, for the purpose of blockade.
If this be true, it is an equal violation of the respect due to neutral powers. A belligerent has an undoubted right to intercept the ships of his enemy, but in doing so, he has no right to harass a neutral power—he has no right to block up a neutral harbour, and commit acts of hostility upon the vessels of his enemy, in neutral waters.
We are indeed mistaken, or there is in this transaction too much of the character of the late ministry—too much of that arbitrary and despotick method of proceeding, which distinguished that administration, and rendered our maritime superiority an object of invariable jealousy to all other maritime powers.
Such appears to us the state of the question, i. e. that an act of violence, a positive injury, has been committed, and that compensation should be made."
[In copying into our paper the preceding article, we would not forbear taking a comparative view of the practical liberty of the press in England and in this country. In that land of tyranny and oppression, the Editor of a paper can boldly arraign the conduct of the officers acting under the government, and the principles for which government contend. The just rights of neutrals are defended in a manly and independent manner. Now we venture to assert that the Editor of Bell's Weekly Messenger was never threatened with Tar and Feathers, nor that the Editors of other papers in London meanly advised the supporters of the Messenger to withdraw their patronage, and to let the independent Editor starve, or (to use the emphatick language of our exclusive republicans) to frown him into contempt.]
WILLIAMSON'S Packet will sail for Alexandria on Friday next—For freight or passage apply on board at Marsden's Wharf.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
From London papers of the 3d of July, by the ship Packet, captain Trot, arrived at Boston from Liverpool.
LONDON, July 2.
The meeting which took place between the king of Sweden and Brune was a most curious one.—The spirited young monarch had only in view the making an acquaintance with a French marshal, and for that purpose desired Brune to meet him. Having been often tempted by Buonaparte, he thought he would now retort on one of his marshals, merely for the purpose of venting his abhorrence of the tyrant. Peace was quite out of the question, and the marshal, having been obliged to hear the most overwhelming truths respecting his master, retired quite mortified and confounded. This statement may be depended on as a fact. Whenever, in the course of this conversation, Gustavus uttered Buonaparte's name, he each time expostulated.—He even went so far as to say to Brune, "there is no honour to be got in your master's service. Come over with your Dutchmen, into mine, and you shall find honour and bread."
July 2, Afternoon.
3 o'clock.—We have just been favoured with the sight of a letter from Konigsburg, of the 17th June, received by a gentleman of the first respectability, on whom we can fully rely. It places the battle of the 14th in a very different point of view from the French account. So far from being a defeat, and in favour of the French, it states, with confidence, that the consequences of the battle, which was very bloody on both sides, will in the end be to the advantage of the allies! that only a part of the Russian army was engaged; that they fell back as a matter of prudence, not from defeat; that many French prisoners were brought into Konigsburg on that day, and that at the departure of the letter, they had no fears for the present safety of the town. [If the above letter is correct, it shows that Konigsburg was not taken on the 17th of June, and that there had been no battle on that date, subsequent to that of the 14th. It will also create a belief that no negotiations for a continental peace had been commenced—as so important a fact would certainly not have been omitted.]
July 2, (evening).
Yesterday was a day of deep interest. The mail which arrived in the morning brought a confirmation, the French confirmation of the sanguinary and successful battle they had fought on the 14th. The mind had not time to fix its attention upon the terrible conflicts that had marked each preceding day from the 5th, but hastening at once to the 14th, contemplated with a mixed feeling of anguish and dismay, a battle upon which seemed to hang the fate of the continental war. Let us now, however, take a short view of the events that preceded this battle, which indeed will be the more necessary, because it will enable our readers to judge whether the better to judge whether the consequences of the battle are likely to be so disastrous as our apprehensions had at first depicted them, and whether the French will be able to follow up their career so as to leave the allied powers no means of escaping final ruin, but by seeking shelter in the arms of a humiliating peace. Hostilities were commenced by the Russians—at present we are inadequately informed whether they commenced them from choice or compulsion; whether the French had made such movements as to leave them no alternative but that of falling back to the Pregel, or of forcing the French to fall back to the Vistula. At present, too, we are arguing upon grounds and information furnished us solely by the enemy. The Russians, previously to the 5th, occupied an irregular line from Braunberg and the Frische Haaff, to Heilsberg and Rastenburg. Heilsberg was their central point and appears to have been strongly fortified—the importance of its position, as being on the Alle, and the direct road to Konigsberg, will immediately be seen by a reference to the map. The French occupied a line rather more irregular than the Russians, and much longer, extending from Elbing to Ostroluka: Leibstadt and Gutsstadt were included in it. It is of moment to recollect this, because it will show that the first operations were much in favour of the Russians.—The attack which they made upon the 5th, was with the whole of their right wing, upon the 1st, 4th, and 5th divisions of the French army.—The attack upon the 1st division seems to have been of less importance than the attack upon marshal Ney at Gutsstadt—it is evident that he was beaten and forced to fall back, his baggage and considerable magazines are said to have been taken. The French were forced to evacuate Leibstadt. On the 6th they attacked marshal Ney again, and we infer from the French accounts that he was again beaten, though the French claim the victory. We find the Cossacks turned his flank and got in his rear. But notwithstanding these constant defeats which are stated to have experienced on the 5th, 6th, and 7th, we discover that they still preserved the position from which they had at first driven the French, Gutsstadt and Leibstadt, for on the 8th Bonaparte sends forward Lasnes, Ney, and a strong force of cavalry towards Gutsstadt to dislodge them. The Russians fought with the most determined bravery, and the possession of Gutsstadt was contended for in its very streets: it was set fire to according to some accounts, and burnt to the ground. The Russians now fell back upon their strong post of Heilsberg, before which they had posted a strong body of cavalry and infantry; this body was attacked, and it was not till nine at night that it retreated to the entrenchments which had been thrown up at Heilsberg. There it was expected the Russians would make a stand. The whole of the 11th seems to have been spent in manoeuvring. Berthier's corps, by turning the right wing of the Russians, cut them off from Landsberg, while Davoust, throwing himself along the Alle to the right of Heilsberg, menaced the Russian left, and threatened to cut off their retreat on that side. Bonaparte says there was, after this movement of Berthier and Davoust's, no danger of the Russians bringing on a battle in the position they occupied. But it may also be said, that either was a most favourable opportunity for the French to force the Russians to hazard a battle.
At ten at night, on the 11th, Bennigsen, who had been making demonstrations of an intention to attack, retreated to the right bank of the Alle, the French not molesting him. Of the march and movements of the two armies after the 12th, we have received no detailed accounts—we take it for granted, however, from the position which the
French had taken previously, that they proceeded along the direct road to Konigsberg to Prussian Eylau, and that the Russians pursued the course of the Alle to Friedland. The French would thus have interposed their force between Konigsberg and the Russians.—Whether the French or the Russians were the assailants in the battle of the 14th, we are not informed.—That it was most sanguinary, will readily be believed.—But it remains to be seen whether it was more advantageous in its consequences to the French than the battle of Eylau.—And here our readers will perceive why we thought it necessary to take a review of the events that preceded this battle.
It will never be believed that the loss of the French in such severe conflicts, was so little as they represent it to be.—It was in all probability equal to the Russians, for in none of them were the Russians thrown into confusion, or disabled from retreating in good order. In the battle of the 14th, the loss on both sides was perhaps equal, and hence, the French by that and their previous losses, may have been so weakened as to have prevented them from following the Russians. It was said indeed that they had got to Konigsberg on the 16th; but men are apt to anticipate events, and to state that to have actually happened which they believe is about to happen.
In the afternoon of yesterday a gleam of sunshine burst through this gloom—Dispatches were said to have been received from lord Hutchinson, representing that the battle was so obstinate, that both parties remained after the battle in nearly the same position as before it, and that it was to be considered as a battle in which neither could claim a decisive victory. In the evening we were favoured with a perusal of some letters received by a nobleman of illustrious rank, which stated, that no confirmation had been received at Hamburg of the rumour of the capture of Konigsberg—that on the 22nd and 23rd ult. several couriers had arrived direct from the French army, but that the intelligence brought by them was not suffered to transpire—that it was reported another battle had been fought on the 16th, in which the French had been beaten. A few hours will enable us to decide upon the truth or falsehood of these reports.
In the mean time we must direct the attention of our readers to intelligence of scarce by inferior importance to that from Poland.—An estafette arrived at Hamburg in six days from Vienna, brought the important intelligence of a revolution having taken place in the Turkish government—of the people (whether from the scarcity produced by the blockade of the Bosphorus, or from other causes we know not) having risen at Constantinople, deposed and beheaded the Grand Signior and his ministers, and having elevated the nephew of the late Sultan to the throne. The consequence of this revolution was the ruin of the French interest. Sebastiani, according to some accounts, was sent to the Seven Towers; according to others, he effected his escape—Such a revolution could not but be productive of the most important consequences; peace would be easily re-established between the Porte and Russia, and the Russian army in Turkey would be able to join the Russian army in Poland.
Our readers remarked yesterday that the narrative of military operations published at Berlin was preceded by a political preface relative to the negotiations carried on last winter. In the first place this preface states, that Buonaparte could not consent to the proposal of a general congress. It states afterwards that a congress was agreed to be held at Copenhagen, and that upon being desired to declare the fundamental principles on which the congress was to negotiate, Buonaparte replied, that "they were to be the absolute equality of allies of both parties, and a mutual admission on the part of the latter, of the system of indemnification." The meaning of this we take to be, that England was, by the cession of colonial conquests, to indemnify France for what she might choose to restore to Prussia.
Extract of a letter dated Banks of the Elbe, June 24, one o'clock P. M.
"A report is in general circulation, which, though I cannot trace it to any satisfactory authority, is so important, that I must relate it as I have received it.—A revolution instigated by the Janissaries, is said to have taken place in Constantinople. It is further stated, that the Sultan, his son, and all the immediate ministers have fallen victims to the popular fury; and that the nephew of the Sultan has been proclaimed successor.
"Others add, that the French minister Sebastiani, and many French are among the killed.
"I understand, that 400 waggons have been put in requisition in order to transport the division of Moltor and Boudet to East Prussia. This circumstance, and the silence of the Hamburg papers this morning, has raised our spirits."
The intelligence of a revolution at Constantinople, received by the mail yesterday, is liable to much doubt. The report, however, was thought of sufficient consequence to be included in the dispatch of the British envoy at Altona to government.—Soe private letters from Hamburg go so far as to state, that peace had been offered to Great Britain and Russia by the Porte; and that Sebastiani had been obliged to leave Constantinople, adding the fury of the populace, which was vehemently directed against French influence.
We have made some extracts relating to the military operations in the Turkish provinces. It appears from these that the official report in the French papers of the victories obtained by the Turks over the Russians and Servians are a tissue of falsehoods. So late as the end of May the Grand Vizier had not been able to advance farther than Adrianople. His army was inconsiderable, insufficiently provided with arms, and in want of almost every necessary requisite for entering upon a campaign. The Russians, far from abandoning Wallachia, as it was stated, had advanced their head quarters from Bucharest to the Danube. There was every probability that Widdin would be shortly in their possession, as it was approached by a strong Russian corps on one side, while the Servians were advancing in force against it from an opposite direction. We wish the prospect in Poland was as it is on the banks of the Danube. As soon as the fortress on that river shall have fallen, we shall be surprised if the war in that quarter continue a month afterwards.
A favourable breeze springing up yesterday morning, the Second Division of the expedition sailed from the Downs to the Northward. The Third Division will sail almost immediately.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS, June 29.
AMERICAN TRADE. —Lord Hawkesbury presented, by his majesty's command, the order in council, continuing the provisions of the American Intercourse Act, which expired during the recess; and gave notice, that it was the intention of his majesty's government to propose to parliament a bill for continuing the above act for a time to be then specified, and to propose in such Bill a clause of indemnity for the advice given to his majesty to continue the provisions of the former act, after it had legally expired.
Lord Auckland stated, that the reason he did not, when in office, recommend the continuance of the act which had now expired, was that when the pending negotiation came to be discussed, it would be discussed as a treaty ratified, and he felt satisfied it would be found that every possible attention had been paid to the interests of this country. He thought it but fair now to state, that when the question of the renewal of the American Intercourse Act came to be discussed, he should probably be of opinion, that the same reasons which before operated did not exist for the continuance of the act. One part of it, in particular he objected to, and did object during the negotiation; he alluded to that part of it which allowed to the Americans a carrying trade between our possessions in the East Indies and Europe.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, June 29.
AMERICA. —Lord Temple said, that seeing the chancellor of the exchequer in his place, he would beg leave to ask him a question. In the course of the last session it had fallen to his lot to bring in a bill, which had been passed contrary to the opinion of those who composed the present administration, he meant the American Intercourse bill; And he wished to know if the present ministers meant to move for its repeal?
Mr. Rose said, that he for one had strenuously opposed the bill alluded to during its progress thro' the house, because he disapproved the measure; but as it had received the approbation of the house, and passed into a law, he did not think it would be decent to move its repeal till its operation was better known.
June 30.
Foreign and British Shipping. —Mr. Eden rose, in pursuance of his notice, to make a motion relative to this subject. This he prefaced by a speech of considerable length, stating the object he had in view to show the prosperity and increase of our navigation while the country was under the management of the late administration. One great cause to which the decline of British navigation was ascribed was the passing of the bill called the American Intercourse Bill which had been represented as a wanton innovation; and yet by the answer given last night by the treasurer of the navy, he learned that ministers had no intention of repealing it, although they had alleged that it went to do for our enemies what they could not do for themselves, and to resign to other nations our naval superiority. The house has been told that the whole conduct of the late ministry was a series of concessions to neutrals, and that they were weak enough to commence a negotiation during the existence of the non-importation act?
Mr. Rose said, he did not rise to oppose this motion, but to state that he was at a loss to know what the hon. gentleman could possibly make out from such an account. The only law passed during the last session, which had any relation to this matter, was the American Intercourse bill, and upon that subject the noble lord opposite to him (Lord Temple) had asked him yesterday whether ministers intended to repeal it, in consequence of the objections formerly stated to it? To this, he answered, that it was rather an important question to be determined, during the pending of a treaty with America; although he was convinced that such a repeal must be of advantage to the country. During the time that bill was pending, he was convinced it would prove a mischievous bill, and he was now more confirmed in that opinion, as he could venture to say, that it actually puts this country in a worse situation than we were in before, by enabling the Americans to drive the British shipping out of the colonial trade, as the West Indian had no means of carrying his sugar to America. On these grounds, he very much doubted whether upon a competition between British and American ships, the latter would not gain the ascendancy.
Viscount Howick said there was no man more desirous than he was to cultivate the good will and friendship of America, being convinced it was for the interest of both countries; but he could not carry that desire so far as to say, that an act of parliament, detrimental to our interest, and destructive of the British colonies, should not be repealed as soon as its evil effects were discovered. If the right honourable gentleman had experienced the inconvenience he expressed, nothing could justify him in not repealing it. The truth was, all the charges brought forward upon this head formerly were totally unfounded, and had been only made by the present ministers, to serve their own purposes when in opposition, but to which they in their consciences, could not now venture to support. Before he sat down, he could not help saying a word or two respecting the conduct of another right honourable gentleman opposite (Mr. Perceval) respecting the order of council passed in consequence of the French decree of the 21st of November. That right honourable gentleman had stated, that he thought then, as he seemed still to think, the measure of the last administration wholly inadequate to the purposes intended; and if so, why did he not now take upon himself to advise his majesty to correct the spiritless measure—Was not that decree just as much in force against this country as it was when he first objected to it? The whole conduct of the present ministers manifestly shewed, that they do not believe what they themselves formerly said when in opposition.
Mr. Rose repeated, that so far from repealing the American Intercourse Bill, he would rather, under existing circumstances, advise its renewal.
The chancellor of the Exchequer rose, he said, not for the purpose of prolonging this discussion—He did still continue to lament, that the measure which the late government had thought proper to adopt at the time when the violent decree of France respecting neutrals was passed, was not met in a manner more efficacious; but still he did not conceive that this would be a proper or convenient time to make any alteration in it.
GERMANY.
VIENNA, June 6.
The Court Gazette of this day contains the following from Turkey.
"The Grand Vizier proceeded with his advanced guard, on the 4th of May, from Adrianople, towards the Danube.
"On this occasion the spirit of insurrection manifested itself among the troops. On the 8th of May, Hussein Effendi, director general for provisioning the army, was massacred in the middle of the camp; the treasurer would have shared the same fate, had he not saved himself by flight. Kadi, Pacha of Congo, was also murdered by his troops, while upon the march; he was one of the strongest advocates for the new European tactics.
"The late advantages of the Servians, have displeased the Porte in the utmost degree, and in a sitting of the Divan, on the 11th of May, it was determined to spare neither age or sex among those rebels; those that remain after battle, are to be made slaves.
HAMBURG, June 20.
Extract of a letter from Konigsberg.
We dread every moment the arrival of the French here.—Every one is prepared for flight. The most valuable effects and papers of administration are packed up. Exertions are making to collect vessels to carry off the great number of sick and wounded who are here. The queen set out this morning at break of day for Memel.
Our king is with the emperor of Russia, at Tilsit, upon the Niemen.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Herschel, Parrot, 54 days from Liverpool, Salt & Dry Goods, for City Point.—The ships Protectress, Wakefield; Brothers, Dingley; and brig John & Charles, were loading for City Point, the former to sail in 20 days, and the two latter in 8. The ships Fame, and Diana, would sail for Baltimore in 15 days.—Spoke, July 28, in lat. 47, long. 52, sch'r New-York of and bound to New-York 71 days from Messina.—18th Aug. off Nantucket south Shoals was boarded by an officer from the Melampus, and treated politely.
Sch'r Huldah & Anna, Fitzhugh, 4 days from New-York.
Ship Stranger, Swain, 6 days from Nantucket, Ballast, to the Master.
Sch'r Sally, Cliftord, 20 days from St. Vincents, Rum, to the Master.
Sch'r Ploughboy, Gibb, 2 days from Philadelphia.
Sloop Industry, Wilson, 4 days from Philadelphia.
Ship Russel, Taber, 6 days from Newbedford, Ballast, R. Blow.
The brig Eliza Henry, Butler, of this port was at Martinique the 28th July, to sail in 12 days.
The ship Emperor from this port for Liverpool, was spoken in lat. 38, long. 71, out 3 days.
The ship Eliza, Hookey, of this port, is carried into Antigua—she was from Guadalupe to St. Thomas, which the captors presume to say, is not a fair neutral trade; what a rapacious captain may think, or corrupt judge may determine, is not to be said; but common sense and justice revolt at such absurd pretensions.
Baltimore, August 19.
Arrived sch'r Eliza, Husband, 12 days from Baltimore.—Left there, prize brig —, M'Grath, for New-York, in 4 days; no American vessels had been carried in there lately. Three days before the Eliza sailed, an English frigate landed 100 men, for the purpose of taking out two valuable prizes, plundering and burning the place. They were opposed by 400 Frenchmen, who killed and wounded 20, and took the rest prisoners, who afterwards would have been massacred by the Spaniards, if they had not been protected by the French privateer's men. They expected an attack every day from the British—the place was in great confusion; all the privateers were getting ready to go to St. Jago, to avoid the storm.
To-Morrow at XI o'clock, at the New Market, at 60 and 90 days, 60,000 wt. 1st & 2d quality SUGAR. James Taylor, jun. V. M. August 24.
BY WM. B. LAMB.
To-Morrow at his office, at eleven o'clock, will be sold for Cash, 30 puncheons 3d proof RUM, 21 hogsheads Sugar, 43 barrels do. 30 bags Coffee, 19 chests Young Hyson Tea, 2 pipes Brandy, 4 pipes Madeira Wine, 13 barrels Pork. August 24.
RIFFAUD'S GARDENS.
MR. RIFFAUD respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, that having engaged a Company of Spanish Rope Dancers, he will perform THIS EVENING, (Monday) 24th inst weather permitting, viz.
Rope Dancing and Tumbling.
Tight Rope.
John Titi, a boy of 12 years, will walk on the rope, and stand on his head
Mr. Simon will figure a counter dance in an astonishing manner, from end to end of the Rope, and jump the Ribbon forward and backward; and will put a chair on the rope, and stand on his head on one of the feet without any person holding it.
Juquin, the Merry Man, 60 years of age, will dance on the rope. He will pass a handkerchief over his body and under his feet, without the assistance of the balance pole. He will put a board on the rope, walk upon it, and in a jump will throw down the board and remain on the rope; he will put a chair on the tight rope, sit on it, and lay the balance pole on his lap; which will conclude with a Dance called
The Spanish Fandango.
Tumbling.
The little Boy will make a forward somerset. He will take a ring in his mouth backwards, the ring being under his toe. He will make the table somerset, the ribbon somerset, backward and forward, being elevated five feet. He will make a somerset backwards, firing off two pistols.—The Merry Man will take the little boy by his feet, and throw him backwards.—The tumbling will be terminated by Mr. Simon, turning on a slack rope like a wind mill, having fire-works on his feet.
SLACK WIRE.
Mr. Simon will throw up three oranges and catch them on forks—he will walk on the wire blindfolded, and perform several other surprising feats. * Admittance 50 cents, to be had in Punch and Lamb Cream.

3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22.  200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tiers do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 13.  NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained administration on the estate of THOMAS O'CONNOR , request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, Fred. Heerman & Son, } Admrs. tf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1/4 21 lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do 28 3/4 m. or 11d 3d. do 25 3/4 do 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s 9d 3d. and 3d. do. 2s 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 80,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.  FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 50,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2.
NOTICE. The partnership of B. Nottingham, & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all those who have demands against the said firm are requested to exhibit them, and all those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment to B. Nottingham , who is fully authorized to settle the same. B. Nottingham, & Co. N. B. The business in future will be carried on by B. Nottingham. July 1.  For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb 13.
Forty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JERRY , purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high— Jerry is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the subscriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are hereby cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4.
NOTICE. We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 23.  To RENT, That commodious TAVERN opposite the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Str. etc. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, No. 90, Main-Street, have just received an additional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS, Among which are, 2 cases 4 4 Irish Linens, 1 trunk 6-4 Cambric Muslins, 1 trunk Amber Cotton Chambrays, 1 do. checked do. 1 do. containing elegant sprigged, dotted, and Trafalgar India mull Muslins, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs, 2 cases Dimities entitled to Drawback 2 do. red cotton Umbrellas, 6 bales India Cottons, assorted, 1 bale India Checks, 1 case Brown Hollands, 1 case White Britania, 1 do. Cotton Balls. July 15.  NOTICE. On Saturday the 11th instant, was stolen or taken by mistake from Southgate and Dickson's wharf, a quarter cask of PORT WINE, marked and numbered on the head No. 1551, Baltimore, Federal Jack, Port, 30 gallons, Delogier, November 4, 1806. Twenty Dollars will be given to the informer if the Wine has been stolen and recovered, or thanks to any person who may have received it through mistake, by applying to William Dickson. July 13.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the schooner Ann Ballard , Capt Langdon, from Trieste, consisting of 350 boxes Castile SOAP, 80 casks Currants; 37 boxes Glass, consisting of Tumblers, Wine Glasses, &c. 13 boxes German Linen, consisting of Plaited, Crease, Checks, Listadoes, and Batannias, 6000 wt. Lead in pigs; 20 boxes German Steel, 2000 do. Shot; 1500 do. Parmesan Cheese; 25 kegs Capers, 48 kegs Juniper Berries; 16 do. Corks, 1 hogshead Cream Tartar; 100 wt. Sweet Mercury, 100 wt. Percipate; 100 do. Sublimate. James Young. August 5.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 bbls Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Cauvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 10 cases Salad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 6, Main-Street—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Altum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Guns Ammunition, Assafetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, — in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, O. ium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MATCHES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. * * * MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
An extensive, useful, and elegant variety of GOODS, Lately imported by the Subscriber, and on hand from former importations and consignments, which he offers for Sale on accommodating terms for approved paper, amongst which are GERMAN LINEN, &c. 22 bales coarse German Linen, 3 boxes 100 pieces each do. Rolls entitled to drawback, 3 boxes white and brown Plaited, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 2 do. Romans, 1 do. quadruple Silesias, 2 do. Table Cloths and Table Linen, 5 bales Ruffin Sheeting, 1 case of 100 pieces German Lace and Edging, 1 do. fine Thread Hose, 2 do. coarse do. 1 do. extra fine Shirt Linen, 1 do. fine Leinen and Bed Bunts two yards wide, 3 do. containing 40 pieces Paper Hangings, 8 do. Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 80 do. Window Glass, 100 do. short Pipes, 140 do. Havana Segars from 12 to 20 dollars per box, 11,000 best Coffee Bags, 4000 cheap Gunny Bags, 500 dozen empty Bottles, 200 wt. braf and iron nealed bottling Wire, 800 do. Glue ALSO, 3 pair large and very elegant gilt framed Looking Glasses; saine, sewing, and Apothecary's Twine; Scarlot Plush for saddles; a great variety of toilet Glasses; dressing and shaving Cases; Musical Instruments and Muffick; Chefs-men and Dice; Cutlery; Jewellery and fine Lace; velvet Ribbons; Flannels Sheetings; Waffle Irons and Coffee Toasters; Liquor Cafes; Oil Cloth, &c. &c. John C. Niemeyer. July 17.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dunfries , from Liverpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Mess. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz— British CANVAS , from No. 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Stepped Draw Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scals and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Pannel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description.—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.  NEW FLOUR. Now landing FLOUR in barrels and half barrels, from new wheat, and of a superior quality. Rowland & Triplett. August 10.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1807. John M'Douall and Company, Plffs. against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, eldest son and heir at law of said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. In Chancery. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough, August 3, 1807. The parties named in the above order, as plaintiffs and defendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 7th day of September next, for acting upon the said order; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts. John Cowper, M. C. of Norfolk Borough
NOTICE. The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson , and of the estate of James Brown , insolvent debtors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the court-house of Alexander V. Foster , in Washington street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807. James M'Evrs, Alex. V. Foster, } Assignees. John Jones, Jrn. 3m
To Elizabeth Plume , one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq. deceased ; Fortescue Whittle , sole administrator of William Davies and Mary his wife , and Theo. Armistead . In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, by Wm. Cowper against the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company , William Plume , deceased, William Davies , deceased, and Theo. Armistead , certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately depending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton, where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the representatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume , William Davies , by scire facias or otherwise, to defend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armistead answer agreeable to the following order of the said court. Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the subscriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume , Fortescue Whittle , and Mary his wife , may appear and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pursuant to the said order. J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant. Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807.
Wills Cowper, against The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months.—The death of Davies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is ordered that he have leave to serve the executors, administrators, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume , with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, (Signed) J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
Spring and Summer GOODS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter , from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1.
For RENT, (and possession given immediately,) My WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others.—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Hulda and Anna , capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Rodney. July 3.
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundry. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Factory, on Town-Point. July 27.
The Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, are requested to call on the Treasurer for their Certificate of Stock. July 20.  2000 bushels CORN, for Sale low for Cash. Apply to William Cammack. July 20.
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON , deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'x. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
Who has for Sale, That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck , No. second county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek , fronting Newport News , Hampton Roads , and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 50 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with thills: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck , which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boots at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suwarrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash. May 27. 2awtf
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb.
WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13. tf
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. J. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 200 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13. tf
For Rent or Lease, The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms below stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 casks Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twisted Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3780 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10. tf
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27. tf
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 30th June next. May 11. tf
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.