Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-06-13 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 13, 1806.
[NO. 142.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Logwood, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 1-2 4 1-4. In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6. Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 4. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 4. Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 7 1-2. Porto Rico, - - - - - 4. Havana, - - - - - 4. Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - - illegal. Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - - voyages. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, City of St. Domingo, and places under the authority of France, - - - - - 4. Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 1-2. Coasters, - - - - - 2 2 1-2. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 10 per cent discount. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dollars for 100L Ster-ling.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
For Sale or Charter. The American Ship MINERVA, about 380 tons burthen, a port direct will be preferred. Apply to Capt. Hall on board, or to Christopher Fry.
FOR LIVERPOOL. The fast sailing American copper-bottomed Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, master, one half of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master, or William Dickson.
FOR LONDON, Direct, The fine fast sailing Ship ELEANOR, B. Lord, Master, eight months old, and burthen 400 hogsheads. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to captain Lord on board, or to N. HERON.
FOR BOSTON, The Brig LUCY, Capt. Dixey, Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board at Marsden's Wharf, or to Fisk & Cullett.
For Freight or Charter, The good American Ship SUFFOLK, John Thomas, Master, burthen about 320 hogsheads Tobacco, in complete condition to receive a cargo. Apply to T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD.
20 Hhds. and 20 Barrels N. E. RUM, 30 Barrels No. 2 BEEF—50 Boxes Havana SEGARS, entitled to drawback. June 4. tf 803.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM, Capt. Tucker, burthen 400 hhd. is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to MOSES MYERS.
For Freight or Charter, to any Port in Europe, The substantial and fast sailing Ship ÆOLUS, Jacob C. Treadwell, master, burthen 272 tons, or 400 hhd. tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana, & Co.
Who have for Sale on board said Ship, 6500 Bushels Lisbon SALT. May 26. tf 765.
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP, from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with lumber for a port in Jamaica. Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. May 26. 4w 764.
For Sale or Charter, The American registered Brig FLORA, William Benthall, Master, burthen about 1700 barrels Flour, will be ready to commence loading in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to Alexander Leckie.
Who offers for Sale the CARGO of the said Brig, consisting of Lisbon Salt, Lemons in boxes, and a few fails of Figs; which will be sold low for Cash, if taken from on board. Portsmouth, May 19. tf 748.
The SHIP ECHO, 300 hogsheads burthen, is offered for sale or charter; she is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
Who are landing from on board said Ship a parcel of very First quality SUGARS, in large hogsheads and barrels—IN STORE, BOTTLED PORTER & ALE, fit for immediate use. April 30. tf 708.
For CHARTER, The good Ship FAME, 315 hhd. burthen, now in port and in complete order to receive a cargo—A freight to Falmouth and a Port in France will be preferred. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. April 18. tf 676.
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nixonton, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James M'Clenachan. March 31. tf 728.
Landing on Commerce-Street Wharf, from on board the brig Ann, Capt. Albouy, 20,000 wt. prime Carracas COCOA, 13 Tons Campeachy LOGWOOD—For Sale by Jas. & Thos. Tucker. June 9. tf 819.
FOR SALE, The HOUSE and appurtenances adjoining Mr. Robert Boush's, and at present occupied by Mr. Alexander Wilson—Part of the purchase money must be paid down, and the remainder secured by a deed of trust upon the property, payable at 6, 9, and 12 months. The House is under lease to the present proprietor until April next. Theo. Armistead. June 9. 2w 820.
LEWIS ARMISTEAD, INFORMS the public that he keeps for hire a neat HACKNEY COACH, with good horses, and a careful driver—He has also for hire, GIGS and good saddle HORSES. Apply at his Livery Stables, near the Bank of the United States. June 9. tf 821.
Landing at Murray's wharf, from on board the ship Caledonian, 1500 Liverpool filled Sacks of SALT, 109 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. For Sale by A. Maclure. June 9. tf 822.
CHASE'S TRIAL.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL H. SMITH, Trial of Samuel Chase, An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, IMPEACHED By the House of Representatives, for high crimes and misdemeanors, before the Senate of the United States. TAKEN IN SHORT HAND, By Samuel H. Smith & Thomas Lloyd.
In two large octavo volumes—in boards, price—to subscribers four dollars and a half—and to non-subscribers five dollars. A much greater delay has been incurred in the publication of this trial than the editor contemplated. He has, however, the satisfaction of saying that no effort has been omitted by him to give it to the public at an early period. The delay has arisen from the revision of the speeches of the managers and counsel. The publication might long since have been made in a less perfect dress; but it was deemed highly desirable that in a case, which, independently of its own importance, might be a precedent in future times, to sacrifice time rather than precision. The work now appears before the public with the expectation of the editor that it will be considered as meriting the character of an impartial, comprehensive and faithful statement of facts. All the speeches have been revised and inserted at length, in connexion with whatever else formed a part of the trial. Editors of other prints will confer a benefit by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers. March 24. 3t
British Consul's Office, Norfolk Virginia, 12th May, 1806.
His Britannick Majesty's Consul, in consequence of information by him received from the king's envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States, hereby gives notice to the merchants and others whom it may concern, that it is the intention of lieutenant-general Sir Eyre Coote, K. B. his majesty's lieutenant-governor of Jamaica, to extend the duration of the Proclamation issued by lieutenant-general Nugent on the 17th November, 1805, relative to the importation permitted from the United States of America, to the island of Jamaica, for a further period of six months from its expiration; that is to say, from the 9th of June to the 31st of December, 1806. 734
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This work is intended to be equally useful and entertaining to the readers of both nations. It is commenced with a hope of concentrating their literary taste—of forming an union, and co-operation of classical talents; and thus, rendering it a depository of general information. An union of this description, abstracted from political disquisition, should prevail throughout the civilized world. It will be interspersed with a variety of curious anecdotes and information, respecting the manners and customs of the interior parts of Britain and America. For this purpose, a considerable part will be appropriated, to the present state of the United States—comprising the gleanings of a fifteen years residence therein. It was intended to publish this in volumes, as a distinct work, in the manner of CARR'S, "Stranger in France," and "Northern Summer;" but it is now reserved for the body of this work; which would have cost a reader, perhaps four-fold the price of his subscription to this MAGAZINE. In addition will be given, the occurrences of both Countries.—An Impartial Account of the Political and Commercial State of Affairs—Literary, Law, Agricultural, Theatrical Intelligence, and Provincial Occurrences.—New Publications, and discoveries—In fine, whatever may be worthy of information. In the selections, the best Authors shall be carefully resorted to, and no pains spared to render the whole worthy of patronage, on each side the Atlantic. From a plan like this, the American Citizen, will be furnished Monthly—with the Literary, Commercial, and Political State of Great Britain; while, in the same number, he may meet with Domestic Occurrences, which have not been noticed, even by his own Diurnal Prints. The English Reader, too, far removed from his Native Land, may calculate upon equal advantages; for, besides every thing necessary for his information can be found in London Periodical Publications, he will be gratified with a minute description of a country, rapidly advancing in Commerce, Literature, and the Arts and Sciences.
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This work will contain the same number of pages, as the London or American Literary Magazines; and each number, in case of adequate support, will be ornamented with Copper Plate Engravings, by the best Artists, descriptive of some memorable transaction interesting to both countries; or, Portraits of such eminent Characters, as may, from time to time, be brought forward in the course of the publication. Subscriptions for not less than one year, at FIFTY CENTS per number, which it is hoped will cover expenses, at all events the price shall not exceed Sixty-two and a half Cents, received by the EDITOR OF THE PUBLICK LEDGER, and generally, at the Book stores throughout the United States. Those inclined to Patronize, will please to make immediate application; that the Editor may form some judgement as to the Embellishments of the work. Subscription papers to be returned, previous to the first of November next. April 25. tf 693.
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For Printing by Subscription, for the benefit of Mrs. WINCHESTER, a Pamphlet, entitled A Plain Political Catechism; Intended for the use of Schools in the United States of America, by the late Rev. Elhanan Winchester, author of a "Course of Lectures on the Prophecies, &c. &c."
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I. The work will be printed on paper of a superior quality, with a handsome type, and will comprise in small octavo, about eighty pages. II. It will be put to press as soon as subscriptions can be obtained for five hundred copies; and no money will be required but on the delivery of the book. III. The price for each copy, neatly covered with blue paper, will be Fifty Cents. Among the various Political Tracts which have been published in these United States, there are but few more entertaining, and truly interesting, than the Political Catechism, by Elhanan Winchester, that distinguished Republican.—The accuracy of his information, the elegance of his diction, and the extent of his knowledge, in addition to the genuine spirit of candor which this production breathes throughout, unite to prove, that it may not only be a valuable acquisition to the rising generation, but highly beneficial to experienced politicians. * * Subscriptions received at this Office. April 2. tf 630.
I intend to leave the state for a few months, and have appointed Mr. Richard C. Jennings, my attorney during my absence. There will be a careful young man to attend to my Warehouse and Lumber Yard, and other business. June 9. John Cox. 823.
I will Purchase THIRTY NEGROES, If offered immediately. William Jones. 825
ROBERT MAITLAND, & Co. HAVE IN STORE FOR SALE, 14 Pipes Pierpont's New-York Anchor GIN, of a superior quality, 10 Chests Young Hyson TEA; 4 chests Hyson do. 2000 Pieces Yellow NANKEN, first chop, 10 Pipes French BRANDY; 72 doz. CLARET in cases, 2 Hhds. Lump SUGAR; 8 hhd. West-India RUM, Hibbert's Bottled PORTER, and Brown STOUT, and choice old Madeira WINE, in pipes, hhd. and qt. casks. June 11. 6w 827
Just landed from on board the sch'r Fair American, from Jamaica, 53 Puncheons high proof RUM, Also—from the Ship Caledonian, from Liverpool, via Belfast, A few Boxes Irish LINEN, well assorted, from 16d. to 4s. 6d. sterling per yard—For Sale by Conway & F. Whittle. June 11. tf 829
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Brig Hannah, Captain Knapp, from Port Cavanas—consisting of 214 hhds. & 60 tierces prime Molasses. T. & W. A. Armistead, Marsden's wharf. June 11. 3w 830
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536
The Subscriber having retained half of his Lumber Yard on Calvert's wharf, will have constantly for SALE, Plank, Scantling, & Fire Wood, Frames for Houses, &c. cut and provided on the shortest notice. Thomas H. Parker. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Two excellent MULES. June 4. tf 797
Now Landing from on board the schooner Alliance, from New-York, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 3 Hhds. Lump SUGAR; 37 Bales CASSIA, A few kegs family BUTTER—Aid in Store, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, 200 Barrels Potomac Herring—For Sale by James M'Clenachan. June 6. tf 810
At a Chancery District Court, held in Williamsburg, the 21st day of April, 1806. Alexander Love, Plaintiff, vs. William Crammond, John Lemay, and Hugh Holmes, Ex'rs of David Cay, surviving partner of Andrew Clow, & co. Mess. Hugh Holmes, and Robert Rainy, and Arthur Jones, Defendants. On the motion of the Plaintiff by his counsel, leave is given to amend his bill, by making Holder Hudgins, and Sarah his wife, late Sarah Moore, executrix of John Moore, deceased, Miles King, George Lang, John Darby, Robert Armistead, and Worlich Westwood, defendants—Whose rep. on the plaintiff filed his amended bill, and subpoenas are awarded him against the said defendants—On which the Clerk of this Court is directed to make the endorsements prayed for in the said bill, and on the further motion of the plaintiff, the Court doth refer the accounts between him and Andrew Clow, & co and William Crammond, John Lemay, and Hugh Holmes, in their own right, and Mess. Hugh Holmes and Robert Rainy, to Master Commissioner Murchough, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the Court reported, with any matters specially stated, thought pertinent by himself, or required by the parties. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
Commissioner's Office, Portsmouth, May 29th, 1806. I appoint the 25th day of June, 1806, for carrying the above order into effect, on which day the parties are requested to attend at my Office, with their papers and documents. (Signed) I. W. Murdaugh, M. C. June 4. 1251e 795
The Subscribers offer for SALE, 500,000 sale Shingles; 400,000 building do. 20,000 three feet do. 30,000 Cypress PALES, 5,000 Cedar and Chinquapin POSTS, 40,000 White Oak drawn and rough hogshead STAVES. ALSO, IN STORE, W. I. and N. E. RUM, in hhd. & bbls. MOLASSES in hhd. & bbls.; SUGAR in hhd. & barrels, Superfine FLOUR in bbls.; TOBACCO in kegs, 30 barrels HERRINGS. Proby, Harmanson, & Co. May 30. tf 780
Now landing on Gibson's Wharf, from the brig Ann, Capt. Forsyth, from Marseilles, French Brandy in pipes, Claret in hogsheads, Claret in cases, Olive Oil in boxes and baskets, Olives, Capers and Anchovies in boxes, Preserved Fruit in Brandy, Prunes, Raisins, and Almonds, Cordials in boxes & baskets, Candles and Castile Soap, Senna, Manna, & Cream of Tartar, Corks, Hats, and Leather Caps—Also on Hand, Antigua Rum, and Campeachy Logwood. The whole of which will be sold on reasonable terms. The said BRIG is offered for Sale or Charter. June 4. 3w 805 EDWARD ROBERTS.
NOTICE.
MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CALLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Callett. Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKENS first chop; Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUNPOWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kegs WHITE LEAD, ground in oil, 1300 lbs. Seine TWINE, 150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Bolts OZNABURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Spermaceti do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish that INDIGO, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory), 100 Rheams Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do. Also—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES. Feb. 24. tf 823

Cape of Good Hope and its Dependencies. We cannot avoid congratulating our countrymen on the late intelligence which announced the happy tidings of these settlements being again in our possession.
The Frenchman was certainly correct in his predictions and delineations. Formerly the people of England considered the Cape as an half-way-house to their settlements in the East-Indies, and appreciated its value in proportion to the accommodation which was given to their shipping.
The beauties of Caffraria are equal to its fertility. In the country of the Antequois, Genequois, and other tribes of the Hottentot nation, a most luxurious soil is to be found, and on reaching the summit of their mountains, the eye frequently reposes on such a glowing scene of pastoral beauties, that to faithfully delineate the whole, would require the inspired genius of Tasso, or the Mantuan.
It has likewise been remarked by several intelligent Europeans who have penetrated into the Southern continent of Africa, that in no country which has yet been discovered, could a greater variety of excellent wines be produced.
The advantages which may be derived from these possessions (as De la Croix truly observed) are incalculable, and for that reason we indulge the pleasing expectation of their being for ever attached to the British empire.
From the HIBERNIAN MAGAZINE.
Account of the re-appearance of Sicard, Teacher of the Deaf and Dumb, in Paris.
Twenty-eight months had the man, whom the abbe de l'Epee chose for his immediate successor, the celebrated and modest Sicard, been the object of a proscription in which he was undeservedly included.
In the mean time, the deaf and dumb of every age & sex lamented the absence of their teacher. Sometimes they looked up to the windows of their apartment, and their eyes were bedewed with tears.
One of them in particular, Jean Massieu, the fifth of the same family who had enjoyed the instructions of the venerable Sicard, was so affected by the loss of his teacher, that, to pacify him they were obliged to make him acquainted with his place of refuge.
food and cloathing, and save him from the cruel fate that oppresses him." He accordingly took the necessary steps with prudence, engaged some of his friends to assist him in putting his intentions into execution, and kept himself in readiness to lay hold of the first favourable opportunity.
From the emotion that animated every countenance, from the applause that was clapped from every hand, and especially from the indescribable transports of the author (Bouilly) it was easy for Massieu, notwithstanding his deafness and dumbness, to form an idea of the interest which the audience expressed in favor of the preceptor.
This touching language of nature excited the admiration of all present, and produced the most lively emotion. Massieu observed this; immediately he flung one arm round the neck of Joseph Buonaparte, and the other round Bouilly.
Massieu's hopes were not disappointed; the consul ordered Sicard's name to be erased from the list of the proscribed; and soon after he was restored to the right of again giving instructions to his pupils.
The 14th of Feb. 1800, was the day in which this good father appeared again in the midst of his children.
It was about eleven in the morning; already was the hall appropriated for the publick exercises of the deaf and dumb filled with celebrated men; among whom, those in particular were observed who dedicate their talents and labours to the instruction of youth, and the promotion of the happiness of the human race.
The friends of the venerable proscript, among whom was likewise the excellent man who had sheltered him from the storm of party rage, enter the hall in crowds; and a number of beautiful ladies embellished the company by the lustre of their arms.
At once a penetrating cry of joy escape—every one rises up—a respectful silence reigns throughout the whole assembly. Sicard appears—Massieu is already in his arms—his whole soul seems to be transfused into the soul of his preceptor—he takes him by the hand and conducts him to his chair.
Sicard endeavours to speak, but his emotion deprives him of the power of utterance. He wishes to communicate to each of his pupils what passes in his heart, but all at once fix their eyes upon him, embrace him, caress him; to extend over them his benedict hands, to tell by signs that he loves them all with the paternal affection, that he receives them all into his bosom.
As, however, nothing escapes his penetrating glance, he now observed that his female pupils, restrained by the bashfulness peculiar to their sex, venture not wholly to give way to the emotion which radiates from their eyes, and glows in every feature of their expressive countenances.
While these bashful maidens are expressing to their teacher the joy which his return occasions them, the boys who have made the greatest progress, approach the table, and delineate with letters of fire, and the rapidity of lightning, the emotions which animate them.
From the POST BOY. DESCRIPTION OF TRIPOLI. Extracted from a letter from Dr. Cowdry, to his friend at Dartmouth College, (N. H.) dated Tripoli Castle, May 20th, 1805.
The city or town of Tripoli stands on the north coast of Africa, north lat. 32, 54, and long. E. from London 13, 11—it stands upon the ruins of ancient Pea and a sandy desert; it contains about 40,000 Mahometans, 5000 Jews and 1000 Papists and Greeks; only a few of the most trusty Mahometans are allowed to bear arms.
the door before they go in to worship, upon what they call, the holy ground. Tripoli contains several baths, some of which are very commodious, and are places of considerable resort through the dictates of Mahomet, which directs the keeping the body clean.
The Castle stands on the water's edge at the north eastern-most part of the town, its ramparts are of different heights; on the land side they are from forty to eighty, and on the water side they are from thirty five to forty feet in height.
The east end of the castle is converted into stables for the bashaw and mamelukes horses, and prisoners, where our officers were confined, and where I was confined until the bashaw took me into his household, and where the bashaw confines his hostages and malefactors.
To prevent the effects of fire from their enemies the whole town is in a state of fire proof. The fresh water used in Tripoli (except in time of scarcity when it is brought from the wells in the desert, on mules, asses, and by christian slaves) is rain water, caught in winter, the only kind in this country; it runs from the terraces through earthen tubes into large vaulted reservoirs which are built of stone and lime, and coated with lime, and are in the earth below the influence of the sun, where it is preserved from filth, and when drawn for use is remarkable clear, cool and pleasant.
The wells in and about Tripoli, for about 2 miles from the sea shore, produce brackish water, which is used for cleaning their stone floors, sinks, necessaries, &c. and for watering gardens during the dry season.
The winds from north, N. E. and N. W. are generally very salubrious—those from the south and S. E. come over the parched continent and are generally very oppressive, they are called the Syrocco—they sometimes rise to that degree of heat and violence that people who are not able to find shelter, often perish.
The principal market is held every Tuesday on the avenue between the town and gardens where a variety of articles are sold; here the butchers kill and sell their meat chiefly to Christians, Jews and the Tripoline nobility.
SALE AT AUCTION.
To be Sold at Auction, on Saturday, the 27th inst. at 12 o'Clock, at Willock's Wharf, The Brig CATHARINE, of the burthen of 198 tons per register, between three and four years old, live oak and cedar built.—Terms 3, 6, and 9 months, for approved Notes. Thomas Willock, V. M. June 9. 818
A NEW DIRECTORY.
THAT considerable and very important part of the town of Norfolk, consumed by the late destructive fire, being nearly rebuilt, the Editor of the former Directory conceiving that another at this time, is much wanted, and would be acceptable to the inhabitants, he is now preparing his compilation for that purpose.
In this arrangement it will be necessary to re-number the houses; and as it would be more eligible to designate them by transverse than in progressive order (as heretofore,) he thinks it most proper to assign to individuals that part of the work to be done by themselves according to their own method and taste.
As he cannot, consistently with his former declaration, again propose a subscription, he yet hopes that the sale of the New Directory, to a considerable public, will compensate him for his trouble. Charles H. Simmons. May 28. W&F3w 769
The very great dearth of foreign intelligence, or rather we may say, no foreign advices having been received at this port for some days, and the mail not arriving before half past five o'clock yesterday afternoon, we determined to delay publication until this morning.
On the subject of the MAIL, we will avail ourselves of this occasion to offer a few remarks, with the hope that they may draw the attention of the merchants and other citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, to a matter of infinite importance.
Every one is convinced that the more expeditiously and with the more certainty, that the mail arrives, the more advantage is derived.
It is very certain that there are two modes by which the northern mail might arrive here, in most instances many hours sooner than it now does.
If the mail for Norfolk must come on the north side of James River when the wind and tide are unfavourable, let the mail be brought over from Hampton in a row boat.
Another mode would be—In the summer months, let the mail that is made up for this place come on the south side of James River.
The mail might by a cross post or special rider, set out from Richmond, and passing Westover Ferry, meet the mail from Petersburg at Cabin Point, which is distant from Richmond 35 miles, from Petersburg 26 miles.
The difference of distance might be made up, by starting from Richmond one hour sooner, and by the expedition, with which a single horse could travel, the difficulty of the Ferry at Westover would be completely obviated.
These remarks are written in haste, but at a future day we shall take up the subject more fully.
We believe that a representation to the Post-Master General is only wanted, to produce the most expeditious and certain arrival of the mail at this metropolis of commerce in the state of Virginia.
Died yesterday morning, Capt. RICHARD JOHNSTON, of the brig Brothers, of White-Haven—His friends are invited to attend his funeral from the house of Mrs. Bryan, in Commerce-street, at 10 o'clock this forenoon.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
Full of years; and full of honour.
On Sunday morning the 8th inst. departed this life, the venerable chancellor of the Richmond district, GEORGE WYTHE. Over the suspected causes of his death, let us for a moment draw the veil.
But of the deep, the solemn, the almost unparalleled impression produced by his death; we may be permitted to speak. Let the anxious solicitude manifested for his recovery; let the sorrow which buries beneath it all political distinction; let the solemn and lengthened procession which attended him to his grave, declare the loss which we have sustained.
When the news of his death was made publick, the bells of the city were set a tolling: The executive council assembled in their chamber, and determined on the following order of procession:
ORDER OF PROCESSION, Preparatory to the Interment of GEORGE WYTHE,
Late Judge of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond District.
A Funeral Oration will be delivered at the Capitol, in the Hall of the House of Delegates, to begin precisely at 4 o'clock, P. M. on tomorrow; after which, the procession will commence in the following order:
1st. The Clergy and Orator of the Day.
2nd. The Corpse. 3. Physicians. 4. The Executor and Relations of the deceased. 5. The Judges. 6. The Members of the Bar. 7. The Officers of the High Court of Chancery. 8. The Governor and Council. 9. Other Officers of Government. 10. The Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the City of Richmond. 11. Citizens.
Need it be said, that the crowd which assembled in the capitol was uncommonly numerous, and respectable? After the delivery of the funeral oration by Mr. Mumford, a member of the executive council, the procession set out towards the church. It is no
* It is generally believed, that this sainted patriot, has been brought to the grave, by means the "most foul, base and unnatural," and that the accused is to undergo an examination.

disparagement to the virtues of the living, to assert, that there is not perhaps another man in Virginia, whom the same solemn procession would have attended to the grave.
COMMUNICATION.
GEORGE WYTHE, the patriot, the philosopher, the philanthropist, is dead! Few have more strongly evinced the height of moral and intellectual excellence to which man is capable of ascending. In the knowledge of law, he was indeed profound! Under a pressure of business at the bar before the revolution, which would have monopolized the attention of others, and unassisted by personal tuition from others, (for except as a lawyer he was self-taught,) he acquired a knowledge of the ancient languages, critically correct. Not only was the father of poetry his intimate companion, but the philosophers, historians and even dramatic poets of antiquity were as familiar to him in their original dress as were almost all the meritorious works of the day in his vernacular tongue. The writer of this sketch has heard him denominated emphatically "the walking library."
At a period of life, which in others would be deemed at least the verge of old age he applied to mathematics and natural philosophy, both which sublime subjects he pursued with an ardour and depth seldom attained by the youthful student. When our rights were attacked by Great Britain, at the beginning of what, if unsuccessful, would have been termed a rebellion, but which we now boast of as a glorious revolution, even at that time, venerable for age, as he was respected for talents and correctness of demeanor, he assumed the then military garb and accoutrements of the volunteers, whom the divine spirit of patriotick enthusiasm had impelled to convene in the sacred cause of freedom.
The entreaties of the fond partner of his bosom could not retain him. He appeared before the soldiery, drawn up in military parade, on the alarm of the arrival of an inimical vessel. An awful silence pervaded the ranks. The spectators looked with admiration on him. At length the commanding officer, with surprize, enquired into the cause of his appearing on the field thus accoutred? "I come, replied he, to offer my services to my country, and to do what you shall command." With difficulty he was prevailed on to desist from his design, under a persuasion that he could render more essential service in the civil department.
The voice of his country called him to a seat in that congress, which declared the independence of America. He was not long an inactive member of that body. Much of the weight of the most arduous business was supported by him. He was a member of the grand convention which formed the constitution of the United States, as well as of the state convention of Virginia, which ratified that instrument. The scrupulous devotion to justice, the strength of reasoning, and depth of research, which he manifested as chancellor, are known to all. Great as he was in literature, in science and in law, fully impressed that "knowledge without morals is vain" his superiority was more apparent in his conduct.
If to do no injury, but to do all possible good, is the summum bonum of morals, he reached it. Deeply informed in the various religions which have existed in the world, his mind was liberal in the extreme to those who might differ from him. He brought into actual practice the purest and most useful tenets of morality and religion. If nature gave to him irritable, reason rendered to him in general one of the calmest, the mildest of men. The infantine heart is not less sullied than that which beat in his bosom. Conscious of the equality of others' rights, there was generally a humility about him seldom found amongst those who were inferior to him in understanding and in morals. Every moment not beneficially employed in his estimation, was criminally lost. He rejected with disdain every thing like excess, in which he comprehended all those things, not absolutely useful. His extraordinary temperance preserved or added to a strength of constitution which brought him to his eightieth year, with few attacks of sickness. To his country he gave his life exclusively for many years.
He had been blessed with the purest and warmest affection in the conjugal union; when this was dissolving, separating the cords tore his mind; when they were broken, he bowed to the hand which had cut them; but did not fall. He who had not received from others was liberal in communicating instruction. For some years the private tuition of youth was his favourite employment. The illustrious President of the United States, with gratitude and affection boasts himself a pupil of this modern Socrates. Hundreds in America are gratified in acknowledging themselves his disciples. From the President, many of the various officers in the general government abroad and at home, and in the state government, owe to him their qualifications for discharging their duties. To him may be traced their conviction of the truth of the pure doctrines of genuine republicanism. In politics as in morals he with undeviating steps pursued one course, and that the most correct. Was it wonderful then that not long before his death he should exclaim "let me die righteous!" Thus lived, and thus died this illustrious man.
We have it from the best authority, and with pleasure announce the pleasing intelligence, that the works of the Potomack company on the Shenandoah, are in such forwardness, and the force employed on them is so considerable, that the canal, locks, gates, in short, the entire navigation from river to river, will be completed in the ensuing September: a consummation to be prevented only by a failure in the pecuniary resources of the company—and surely such a failure cannot and ought not to be apprehended, when we consider that half a million of dollars have already been expended on the Potomack navigation—that the sum wanted to complete this great work, cannot exceed eight, or at most ten thousand dollars; and that there are four banks in the District of Columbia, and that of the banks in the state of Maryland, there is one with a large capital, established on the wise and patriotic principle of aiding INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Every mind beyond the size of a Pigmy's, will view this great enterprise, so long delayed, but now happily so near fruition, in a light far more interesting, than as a mere machine to reward the adventurers for their advances of money, and to promote the convenience of the landholders on the banks of Potomack and its tributary rivers. IT IS A LINK, and a most essential LINK in the CHAIN, that is to bind together the ATLANTIC STATES. Vain and delusive would it be, to hope that the Union of these two Worlds, separated by mountains almost impassable and uninhabited, could be of long duration, unless means were found to lessen the distance, to remove the barriers, and to cherish a population between them. Wash. Fed.
The sale of the late Marquis of Lansdown's collection of PAINTINGS, took place in London in March last.—They brought upwards of nine thousand pounds. A portrait of WASHINGTON, by Stewart, was sold for 515 guineas, 2400 dollars. Ch. Times.
The following is given, in a recent periodical publication, as an original anecdote of Shakespeare: It is well known that queen Elizabeth was a great admirer of our immortal Shakespeare, and used frequently, (as was the custom with people of great rank in those days) to appear upon the stage before
the audience, and to sit delighted behind the scenes while the plays of our bard were performed. One evening Shakespeare performed the part of a king: the audience knew of her majesty being in the house. She crossed the stage whilst Shakespeare was performing, and on receiving the accustomed greeting from the audience, moved politely to the poet, but he did not notice it! When behind the scenes, she caught his eye, and moved again, but still he would not throw off his character to notice her: this made her majesty to think of some means to know whether he would not depart from the dignity of his character while on the stage. Accordingly, as he was about to make his exit, she stepped before him, dropped her glove, and re-crossed the stage, which Shakespeare noticing, took up these words, so immediately after finishing his speech, that they seemed as belonging to it:
"And tho' now bent on this high embassy, Yet stoop we to take up our cousins glove!" He then walked off the stage, and presented the glove to the queen, who was highly pleased with his behaviour, and complimented him on its propriety.
At a late representation of Pizarro , in Drury-lane theatre, the audience missed one of the performers (Emery) from his post as sentinel at the dungeon in which Alonzo is confined, and the audience began to testify the usual systems of disapprobation, Kemble came forward and said—
"That as Mr. Emery was not in the house at the time the play began, they preferred going on without him, rather than make the audience wait."
This explanation, however, was not deemed sufficient, and though Rolla and Elvira endeavoured to proceed in their parts, the house grew tumultuous and insisted upon the appearance of the sentinel. At length Emery appeared in his private dress, and evidently under great perturbation, addressed the audience as follows:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am extremely sorry that I should come before you in this manner, which is apparently unwarrantable; but my wife is in that situation to which most men who are married are liable!" This involuntary bull , proceeding from the agitation of Emery's feelings, excited as much laughter as any of his most admired performances.
Emery appeared in a few minutes after, dressed as a sentinel, and was very warmly and generally applauded; Rolla's question to him, "Have you any children?" and his answer, "Yes, I have," renewed the risibility of the audience, and the piece was concluded without any further interruption.
From the Charleston City Gazette .
MR. FRENEAU,
Although I am not disposed to place much confidence in fortune telling, or pretensions to prophecy in modern days, especially if they lay claim to a divine revelation; yet the following is so singular, and has been so exactly fulfilled, that I cannot excuse myself without transcribing it and sending it for insertion in your paper.
A SUBSCRIBER.
An extraordinary prediction relating to the downfall of the House of Bourbon, and the House of Austria.
Authenticated by the late Rev. Mr. WESLEY. A little before the conclusion of the late war (viz. from 1740 to 1747) in Flanders, one, who came from thence, gave us very strange relation. I knew not what judgment to form of this, but waited till John Haine should come, of whose veracity I could no more doubt, than of his understanding. The account he gave was this: Jonathan Pyrah was a member of our society in Flanders; I knew him some years, and knew him to be a man of unblameable character. One day he was summoned to appear before the board of general officers. One of them said, "What is this we hear of you? We hear you have turned prophet, and that you foretold the downfall of the bloody house of Bourbon, and the haughty house of Austria. We should be glad if you were a real philosopher, and if your prophecies came true; but what sign do you give us that you are so, and that your predictions will come to pass?" He readily answered, "Gentlemen, I give you a sign: tomorrow, at 12 o'clock, you shall have such a storm of thunder and lightning, as you never heard before since you came into Flanders. I give you a second sign: as little as you expect any such thing—as little appearance of it as there is now, you shall have a general engagement with the French within three days. I give you a third sign: I shall be ordered to advance in the first line; if I am a false prophet, I shall be shot dead at the first discharge; but if I am a true prophet, I shall only receive a musket ball in the calf of my leg." At twelve next day there was such thunder and lightning as they never had in Flanders. On the third day, contrary to all expectation, was the general battle of Fontenoy (1745). He was ordered to advance in the first line, and at the very first discharge he received a musket ball in the calf of the left leg.
NEW-YORK, June 5.
Extract of a letter from capt. Dawson, of the ship Olive, dated Laguira, May 4.
"Gen. Miranda has made a great deal of noise at this place. A few days ago a man of war brig & schooner was sent out in pursuit of them. The day after they left this place, they fell in with the Leader and two schooners, and, after a short action, they captured the schooners. The Leader made sail and got off. The schooners have arrived at Porto-Cavello. Young Smith is on board one of the schooners—he, and eight of the principal officers, are ordered up to Carraccas."
June 7.
The ship Hope, Dyer, from the city of Santo Domingo for Baltimore, was captured off Sandy Hook, on Thursday, by the British ship Leader (who has renewed the blockade of our port) and ordered for Halifax.
The sch'r Sukey and Peggy has arrived at Philadelphia in 17 days from Currao. The captain brings reports that the crews of Miranda's two schooners, who were taken to Carraccas, have been hanged as pirates.
A Spanish schooner from Laguira arrived at the city of Santo Domingo a few days before capt. Fitzgerald sailed, which had been boarded by two Spanish government brigs in pursuit of Miranda, and he had three men impressed, captain F. informs us that the negroes had taken, pillaged, and burnt a small village to the leeward of the city of St. Domingo.
We learn by capt. Fitzgerald, in 20 days from Santo Domingo, that a Spanish schooner had just arrived there from Laguira, on her passage had been boarded by two Spanish government brigs, which had been dispatched, (after the capture of Miranda's two schooners) in pursuit of the Leader. The above schooner had two men pressed by one of the brigs, by which means this information was received. There now no longer remains a doubt about the capture of the two schooners which Miranda had chartered at Jacquemel, to further his designs against the Spaniards. As to the news of the execution of the crews of the schooners, we have only to observe, that it may be true; but it rests on mere report at Currao, which report may have no other origin than conjecture.
The expedition of General Miranda, has, thus far, proved unfavourable; but, after the loss of part of his force, and finding it unsafe to remain in the midst of danger, the probability is, that he has shaped his course for Trinidad, to solicit the co-operation of the British.
While we are on the subject of General Miranda's expedition we shall notice another article of intelligence which has just come to our knowledge.—It is, that on his arrival off Barcelona, he wrote a letter to his brother on shore, advising him of his intention, and requesting him, his mother and sister, to retire into the interior, and to take with them the most valuable of their property. Miranda's brother was alarmed—and, lest he should be suspected of being concerned in the enterprise or favouring the views of his brother, he hastened to the governor-general at Carraccas, with the letter. An immediate alarm was excited, and vessels were dispatched in pursuit of Miranda. The capture of his two schooners was the result.
We also learn, that after the engagement, the Leader stopt two days off Bonaire, repaired her rigging, and put to sea; since which she has not been heard of.
We learn verbally, that the two Spaniards who went out with Miranda, as soon as the two schooners struck their colours, jumped into the sea, and were drowned.
(N. York Gaz.)
Miranda—Letters received in town render it no longer questionable that Miranda has been met with by a very considerable Spanish force, and suffered a partial defeat. The force sent against him consisted of two brigs of 16 guns each, and from ten to fourteen gun-boats, well manned. After a severe engagement of three hours, the two schooners which Miranda had with him, were obliged to strike their colours. The crews are now in prison at Carraccas. What their fate will be is uncertain. The Leader, commanded by capt. Lewis, and in which Miranda was himself, succeeded in beating the enemy off: after which she made her way to Bonaire. It is expected Miranda, before this time, will have fallen in with the frigate sent to his assistance by admiral Cochrane; that they will rendezvous at Trinidad, and then proceed on their contemplated expedition.
(Ev. Post.)
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.
If reliance is to be placed on the communication, which was made by the President to congress towards the close of the last session, purporting, that the Tunisian ambassador "had demanded tribute from the United States, and had declared that in the event of its being refused, the Bey, his master, "would make war against us—and that the demand "having been refused, the ambassador had decided "to depart from the United States," the following official article, which we translate from a Paris paper of the 9th April, received at the office of the Register, must excite apprehension for the safety of our commerce in the Mediterranean, and ought to put our merchants on their guard.
And we should presume, if the commerce, and seafaring citizens of the United States form any part in the concerns of the administration, Mr. Jefferson must relinquish the blandishments of Monticello for the cares and duties of his office.
The affectation of a descent by the Tunisians on the Italian coast (all of which is now comprehended within the dominions of France) can only be a feint, or ruse de guerre , which may give certainty to the blow that is aimed against the American commerce. From the Paris "Journal de Commerce," April 26.
"GENOA, March 22.—The Chamber of Commerce has been charged by order of his serene highness the Arch Treasurer, to announce that the Regency of Tunis is comparing a considerable armament to effect a landing on some part of the coast of Italy. The armament consists of a frigate, a sloop of war, two brigs, and two galleys, with troops on board.
"The Chamber of Commerce believes it useful to give this information, particularly to Neapolitan vessels now at Genoa, as the Regency has not yet recognized the captains who command vessels sailing under the flag of Naples, as French subjects."
If no communication of this important document, published under the nose of our minister at Paris, has been made to the executive, what are we to think of such a minister? And if the communication has been made, what are we to think of the executive that could conceal it from our citizens, whose property and lives are jeopardised by such criminal neglect? But all surprize at their conduct must cease, when it is recollected that although the threat of war, by the Tunisian ambassador was made the pretext, in Mr. Jefferson's message, for continuing the oppressive annual tax of One Million of Dollars, denominated the "Tax the Mediterranean Fund" not a single cent of that tax was appropriated, not a single ship has been equipped to protect our commerce, not a single man been added to the muster roll of the navy.—On the contrary, the number both of ships and men has been reduced. Most wise, most virtuous, most vigilant, and patriotic administration!
(FAREWELL! BATAVIAN REPUBLICK!)
From the French Government Paper
OF HOLLAND.
PARIS, April 18.
"It appears that M. Schimmelpennick, the grand plenipotentiary of Holland, has entirely lost his sight. Who is to be his successor? What effect will be produced in this change in the magistracy? These questions excite the attention and anxiety of all the Dutch, who are sincerely attached to the country. It is well known, that the emperor never gave any positive sanction to the late changes in the constitution of that country, and he said, on that occasion, that the prosperity and liberty of nations could only be secured by two modes of government—either a tempered and constitutional monarchy , or a republick constituted according to the theory of liberty , and which should be the true organ of the publick will. All nations cannot with safety, leave to the people the choice of their representatives; and when a nation has to apprehend the effects of assembling the people; when the advantages which it expects are less than the inconvenience which it foresees; such a nation, which cannot find a protection under a republican form of government, has resources to the principles of a good and prudent monarch. Under the present constitution of Holland, the grand pensionary has more power than the king has in England—he has even more than the emperor has in France, or any other sovereign has in any country; and, what is without example in a republick, their high mightinesses, or the representative and legislative bodies have been nominated by the grand pensionary. The defect of this constitution cannot escape the observation of the sagacious. That cannot be called a republick, where the representative and legislative body are not nominated by the electors; and if there be any fear of the electors, it will be best to renounce at once the republican form of government.
A government, which neither having the advantages of a republick, nor of a monarchy, combines all the inconveniences of both, should not be absolutely prescribed. Such being the situation of Holland, she must be a gainer by any changes that she may make in her constitution. If the landholders, the merchants the enlightened men, are of opinion that they can have a representation made by the choice of the
people without distinction of classes or religion, they will create a system much more proper than the present one. If that be not their opinion, and that they think it necessary to have recourse to a constitutional monarchy, they will do that which will be more advantageous to their country than the preservation of their existing constitution can be.—It is their duty to examine their situation, to judge of the circumstances in which they are placed, and to choose between the two systems that which is best suited to them, and the most likely to establish, on a sound foundation, the publick prosperity and liberty.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Alexander, Rach, 34 days from Isle of May, Salt, Moses Myers—Sailed in company ship Medford, Barnard, for Boston—spoke in sight of St. Jago the ship Eliza, of Nantucket, from Tenerife to Isle of May—June 7, lat. 31, 58, long. 69, 30, sch'r General Pinckney, of Alexandria, from the Chesapeake 8 days, bound to St. Jago de Cuba—9th, lat. 35, 15, long. 73, 30, brig Hannah, of and bound to New-York, from Guadalupe.
List of Vessels left at the Isle of May, 24th April.
Ships Aberdeen, Morgan, Norfolk, to sail in 10 days; Alligator, Jenkins, Hudson, 15; Crawford, Sterry, New York, uncertain; Commerce, Rey, Philadelphia, 30 days; Delaware, McPherson, do. 30; Perseverance, Hathaway, Free Port, 15—Brigs Ca to, Gridler, Marblehead, 15; Harmony, Stevenson, do. 20; Increase, Wedger, do. 20; Hero, Coffin, Nantucket, 8; Grand Turk, Anthony, Providence, 30; Hero, White, Portsmouth, 25—Sch'r Hannah, Woolridge, Marblehead, 15; Betsey, Folger, Nantucket, 8; Betsey Stacey, Marblehead, 25; Betsey, Clark, New Port, 15.
Capt. Rey, of the Commerce, was arbitrarily compelled by an order from the governor general at St. Jago, to pay 400 dollars, for having on a former voyage taken away a piece of cable (47 feet) from the Roads of Port Praya, which he hove up in weighing his anchor; besides being forbidden to procure a cargo of Salt at Isle of May. Measures were however taken to remove this prohibition.
The squadron under command of Sir J. B. Warren, with the prizes, was a short time before at St. Jago, where they took possession of the harbour, not suffering any vessel to enter or clear without permission from the Admiral.
Sch'r Virginia, Poulson, of this port, sailed from Tenerife for Hamburg, 27th April.
The brig Calypso, from this port was ready to sail the same day for some port in Europe.
The sch'r Iris, Russel, of Salem, was to sail for this port the 28th April.
MUSEUM of Norfolk & Portsmouth.
THE Subs ribers to the Museum, and the Public, are respectfully informed, that THIS EVENING (Saturday) the 14th inst. (the weather being favourable) a brilliant ILLUMINATION, in the Italian way, will be displayed in the Garden of this Institution, the groves, walks, and buildings of which will be illuminated with an immense quantity of Lamps, a great number of Sky-Rockets will be fired during the exhibition.
The undertaker of this institution, desirous to convince the patrons thereof, and the public, notwithstanding the very great difficulties which he had to encounter, he has made a very handsome beginning of the Natural Curiosities, and great improvements in the Garden, for the double purpose to which it is devoted, is induced to offer to the liberality of the public the means of encouraging the same, by affording them an opportunity of supporting it, whilst spending an evening in a most agreeable and pleasing manner: We entertain the hope that the above consideration will be an inducement to a great number of the inhabitants of Norfolk and Portsmouth, to visit the institution on that occasion. Every preparation will be made to give them as good a reception as the finest state of the institution will admit.
ICE-CREAMS made at Mr. Riffaud's—best of Liquors, and a variety of refreshments will be provided for their accommodation.
Price of admission for non-subscribers, 25 cents, to be paid at the door; Children half price.
The subscribers are respectfully reminded, that their subscription is personal, and does not entitle them to bring any other person with them, unless they have subscribed accordingly. Their year's subscription will date from To-morrow, 14th inst. and every week they will have an opportunity of visiting the institution on as many occasions.
No persons known under the denomination of women of the town, nor coloured people, whether free, slaves, or servants attending their masters will be admitted.
The tollage of the Drawbridge for going and coming is, by the Directors of the Bridge Company, reduced to 6 cents for visiting the Museum and its vicinage.
MUSEUM, on Point Pleasant, June 13.
FOR SALE, A LOT OF GROUND,
Nearly opposite to Mr. Collins's, on Smith's Point, floating on York and Butte streets, 55 feet by 180.—If not sold at Private Sale before Saturday, the 14th inst. it will on that day be Sold at Public Auction, at the Exchange Coffee-house, at the hour of 12 o'Clock.—For terms, apply to William Hartshorne, jun.
Also, at Private Sale,
A PHLETON and HARNESS, nearly new; a COACHEE and HARNESS, and a likely CHAIR HORSE that goes well under the saddle.—Apply as above. June 2. 1 786
J. MORAN,
Requests the Subscribers to the Monthly Register and Review of the United States, to call for their respective copies of the 7th, 8th, and 9th numbers, paying their several subscriptions, in conformity to the original terms of the work. June 13. 3t 832
FOR CHARTER, The fine coppered fast sailing Ship ALEXANDER, Burthen 386 tons—For terms apply to Moses Myers. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, A quantity of Lisbon SALT, on board said Ship, June 13. tf 830
CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY.
EPHRAIM WELCH,
No. 86, MAIN-STREET,
WITH gratitude acknowledges the liberal encouragement the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Public have been pleased to offer since the introduction of his Nail Manufactory in this Borough, and informs them that he has erected all his Machines new, which are very considerably improved, and continues to manufacture the best quality—And has on hand for SALE, a constant supply of
Patent NAILS and BRADS,
Which is cut length ways of the hoop, and to accommodate his customers, has thought proper to reduce the prices as follows, by the keg for CASH, viz.
8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Nails at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Brads at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 6d. Nails at 9d. 1-2 per lb. Sheathing Nails at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 6d. Brads at 4s. 6d. per M 4d. do. at 3s. 9d. per M 3d. do. at 2s. 9d. per M 4d. Nails at 2s. 9d. per M 2d. and 2d. do. at 2s. 3d. per M
ALSO FOR SALE,
Crowley and German Steel Hoop IRON.—Nail Machines made and warranted good, on short notice. N. B. All of the Nails, Brads, and Articles, sold at the Manufactory. June 13. tf 831

SPRING GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, their Supply of Spring GOODS, which consist of a general and well selected assortment. Also, a fresh supply of Ladies' fashionable Kid SHOES. April 25. tf 698
SPRING GOODS.
COOKE AND SANFORD, No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Brothers from Liverpool, and Dumfries from London, an extensive assortment of
SPRING GOODS, consisting of Irish Linens assorted, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheeting, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 3-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chambray Muslin, Cambric do., Cambric Dimities, Furniture do., Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black Nett Shawls, Superfine Cloths and Cassimere, Cotton Cassimere and Grandrells, Umbrellas and Parasols, Kid Shoes, Hats assorted, in cases, Seine Twine, Oznaburgs and Hempen Rolls, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Checks and Stripes, Calicoes and Ginghams, Fashionable Waistcoating, White and coloured Janes, Powder, Shot, &c. &c. ON HAND, Yellow NANKEENS, first chop, Berboom GURRAHS—and 6000 wt. BACON, April 25. 2m 695
FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given) The HOUSE lately occupied by Messrs. Shanks & Binford, in Brewer-Street. Apply to Robert Gibson. May 19. tf 750
Wanted to Purchase, Fifty Shares of Virginia Bank Stock, for which Cash will be given. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. May 30. tf 775
FOR SALE, My LANDS, in Greensville County, containing by survey one thousand and seventy acres, more or less, and lies about eight miles above Belfield. There is a good Dwelling-House 32 by 26 feet, with four rooms and fire places to them below, and four rooms above stairs; also, convenient Out-Houses for a family. It is a pleasant, high, and healthy situation, convenient to several Mills, the Camp Meeting-House, and in a good neighbourhood. The premises may be viewed at any time—the terms will be moderate, and made known on application to the Subscriber on the premises, who wishes early application to be made by those inclined to purchase the same. Peter Pelham. Greensville County, May 30. 4w 775
THE LAST NOTICE. As very little attention has been paid to my Advertisement of Feb'y last, I am under the necessity of assuring such as do not come forward and settle with me, on or before the 12th inst. they will after that period find their Bonds, Notes, or Accounts, in the hands of an Attorney, with instructions to sue indiscriminately. William Leigh. June 2. tf 784
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
The Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE, A pair of well broke young Carriage HORSES, and a London made PLETON. Enquire at this Office. June 2. tf 787
FOR SALE, A likely Negro MAN, 25 years old. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. June 2. tf 785
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN or Drifted from the Ferry Steps, on Sunday last, a NEW YAWL, about 15 feet long, has never been painted, her bottom painted with pitch. The above reward will be given to any person who may deliver said Boat to Phinehas Dana, & Co. June 2. tf 793
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that hand one house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Mark t Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
TO RENT, (And possession given immediately,) That commodious STORE on Main-Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods. ALSO, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Farmar. Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, the property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. tf 640
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NOTICE. The Subscriber has taken into partnership Mr. Paul Proby, and Mr. Patrick Harmanon. The business in future will be carried on under the firm of Proby, Harmanon, & Co. Thomas H. Parker. May 30. tf 779
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with. John Hamilton, Consul.
PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805. NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence. Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____ The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts. N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in "Great-Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
VILLAINY EXPOSED. On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Bellisle, John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Ditchell, Esq., Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his fore mast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coastwise Act, he was authorised to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or in an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 535
One Hundred Dollars Reward. WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks pretty when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore teeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton clothing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forwarn all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port-Tombstone, near Edenton March 17. tf 587
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 90 Barrels WHISKEY, 30 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales Fine CASSAS, 5 do. Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OILS, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gin CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
D. R. WADDEY, & Co. Have just received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, an additional assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are a large quantity of BUNTING, broad and narrow, of every colour, which they offer for Sale. ALSO ON HAND, Teneriffe WINE, Holland & Country GIN, 4th Proof Cognac BRANDY, of superior quality, Hibbert's Brown STOUT, in casks of 6 1-2 dozen, Double Gloucester CHEESE, Old L. P. Madeira WINE, fit for immediate use, Muscovado SUGAR, in hlds. and bbls.—LOAF do. in do. N. E. RUM and WHISKEY. May 5. tf 718
SPRING GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a hand-some assortment of Spring and Summer GOODS, which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. 2m 696
Landing on Gibson's Wharf, from on board the schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Surinam, a choice CARGO of MOLASSES in hogsheads and tiersces, And from on board the sch't Union, Capt. Buck, from Antigua, Antigua RUM of superior quality. In Store, Tobacco RUM, Madeira and Teneriffe WINE, 7 years old; Medoc CLARET in cases of 1 dozen each; A few kegs Hog's LARD, &c. April 28. tf 704
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. April 16. 668
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield, and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Cases do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 36 do. HERMITAGE, 25 do. SALLAD OIL, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES—All of very superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. tf 601
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS, from 15 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren. April 15. tf 661
We have received by the brig Fame, Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES—For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT, (or a part thereof) situated on the west side of Great Water-Street, at the head of Woodside's wharf, running to Holt's Lane; the House is 60 feet in front and 30 in width; the Lot 60 feet in length and forty feet deep, renting at 936 dollars per year—on a lease for 99 years renewable for ever, subject to an annual ground rent of 120 dollars.—Enquire of the Editor of this paper. April 21. tf 685
I will give the following prices for 200 Cords of Oak BARK, to be delivered at Salter's, free of damage. Spanish Oak, - - 10 dolls. per Cord, Willow do. - - 9 do. do. Red do. - - 8 do. do. Young White do. - - 7 do. do. Theo. Armistead. April 23. 3m 687
FRESH TEAS. Just received from Philadelphia, in whole, half, and quarter chests, Imperial, } Hyson, and } Young Hyson } TEAS. all of this Spring importation, and we warrant them of the very first quality imported, by wholesale or retail. Fisk & Catlett. Who have this day landing, 75 tierces choice New RICE, in whole and half tierces. April 21. tf 683
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. tf 479
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560
CASH Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. tf 579
IRISH LINENS, &c. The Subscriber has received from Dublin, by the Ship Intrepid, a choice assortment of Irish Linens, Sheeting, Diapers, &c. which he offers for Sale on moderate terms Richard Taylor. May 10. 2m 747
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings' Court, continued and held the 29th day of April, 1806—Moses Myers, James Taylor, jun. and John Camp, are appointed to hold the Election for Common Council-Men, for the present year, in ward No. 2. A Copy Teste, WM. SHARP, Clerk. Pursuant to the above order, an Election will be held at the house of Moses Myers, on the 24th next month. Moses Myers, James Taylor, jun. John Camp. May 23. tde 761
Lost or Mis-sent, Fifty Reams of Demy Printing PAPER, shipped at New-York about the 25th of December last, on board the Amanda, Capt. William Smith, directed to the care of Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. Petersburg. Information of the above will be thankfully received by William Boylan. Halifax, April 30. tf 724
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on conventional credit, for approved Bills only, viz. 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs, 160 pieces Platillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bedtickling 2 yards wide, 24 do. Matrass Tickings, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls. per piece, 14 do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece, 24 do. Velvet Ribbonds, assorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 10 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Godford's Spanish Segars, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 60000 Toy Marbles, 1 case fine Hats, 100 wt. Twine, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords, 35 boxes short Pipes, three groce each, 350 wt. Canary Seed, 1 cask Glue, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, Gogles plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do. common, single do. Flutes, patent and plain, Fifes; Octaves; Tambourins; Flageolets, double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Musick, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws. Apply as above. 744
Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz. Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Baskets, &c. May 16. tf 744
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given to any person for delivering to me at Surry Court House, or securing in any jail so that I get him again, a Negro man, formerly the property of Capt. Samuel Ellis, of Cobham, known by the name of BLUE JOHN, about 6 feet 2 inches high, remarkably well made, about 35 years of age, speaks French very well, and has been accustomed to going by water. I suspect he is about Norfolk. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned employing or carrying him off. Richard Mason, Surry Court House. May 28. 2w 768
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 57th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, and afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114
FOR SALE by the Subscriber, at his Bake-House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. tf 614
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware-Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perlumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son.
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