Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-01-05 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUS
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5, 1807.
[NO. 74.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
For CHARTER, The Brig ANN, Wm. Forsyth, master, burthen 1200 barrels, now in comp etc order for the reception of a cargo. Apply to EDWARD ROBERTS. January 2.
For CHARTER, The Schooner INDEPENDENCE, Joseph Stover, master, about 700 to 1000 barrels; she is well calculated for carrying lumber, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or Richard Bowden, & Co. tf December 24.
Wanted to CHARTER, A good VESSEL, of from 1500 to 2000 barrels burthen. Who wishes to Purchase, A few thousand bushels good WHEAT. MOSES MYERS. December 22.
For Freight, The new and fast sailing Schooner RISING SUN, 86 tons or 700 barrels, Burgess, mas- ter, will take a freight either to the West-Indies or any port in the United States on moderate terms—For which apply to the master on board, or Fisk & Gallett. Who has for Sale, A few Hhds. N. E. Rum; and 4 pipes country Gin. December 19.
Ground Allum SALT. TWO thousand bushels Ground Allum Salt, for Sale on board the Schooner Lydia, capt. Livingood at my wharf. Who offers The said Schooner for Charter, burthen 1100 barrels Flour. WM. PENOCK. Dec. 19.
For CHARTER, The Brig Fair Manhattan, Wm. Wolfendale, master, burthen 1000 bar- rels Flour, now ready to receive a cargo—Ap- ply to WM. PENOCK. Who is receiving from different vessels, 50 Hhds. St. Croix Sugars, 1st quality; 150 pks Raisins; 80 do Ravens Duck; 200 bks. prime Pork, N. York inspection. Dec. 19
For Freight or Charter, The fine Ship India Packet, William Rindge, master, burthen 400 bds tobacco. can be ready to receive a cargo in two days— Apply on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 19.
Antigua Rum and Prime Sugars. THIS Day landing on our wharf from on board the Schooner Henry Morris, her CARGO, which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle.
IN STORE, Jamaica Sugars in bds. and bbls; Martinique do. in bds. and tiers; Jamaica Coffee in bds. bbls. and bags; do. Rum; Antigua do; do. Molasses; do. Shrub; Balti- more Navy and Pilot Bread; Isle of May Salt. WANTED, A good staunch VESSEL, burthen 100 to 180 hogheads tobacco, to load for Europe. Dec. 17.
The American Ship AMABLE ANTONIETTE, Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads to- bacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. tf December 17.
For Freight or Charter, The good Schooner CARLTON, James Johnson, master, burthen 1100 bar- rels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to captain Johnson, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. tf December 10.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil a built Ship William Penn, coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 cases white Wine Vinegar. November 14.
For SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. tf 202 Sept. 24.
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary, Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. tf 102 August 20.
For LONDON, (To sail with all possible dispatch.) The American Ship JULIA, 350 hog- heads burthen, a considerable portion of her cargo is already engaged; for the balance, apply immediate- ly to the owners. C. & W. Whittle. tf December 29.
For CHARTER, The good Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yar- rell master, burthen 279 Tons or 400 bds Tobacco, now in rummage order to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or William Pennock. tf December 29.
From a Paris paper received at the office of the Pub- lick Ledger.
PARIS, October 16. On Tuesday last, at 12 o'clock, in execution of the orders of his majesty the emperor and king, the prince arch-chancellor of the empire repaired to the senate. The prince was received in the usual forms, and after having taken his seat spoke as follows:
"Gentlemen, The letter which his majesty the emperor and king has written to the senate, and the communica- tions which I have just made from him, are for the purpose of informing you of a resolution become necessary in consequence of the conduct of the Prussian government.
"People ask what are the causes of a rupture dif- ficult to be foreseen, from the good understanding which had prevailed for several years between France and Prussia, and more especially from the relations of interest common to both nations.
"The solution of this question is to be found in the reports made to his majesty, by his minister for foreign affairs, and in several notes exchanged by the ministers of the two powers.
"These state papers you are going to hear read will convince you, gentlemen, that his majesty has left nothing undone to preserve peace, and that he for a long time entertained hopes of it. You will also perceive that the dignity of his crown and the obligations which the protection and guarantee he grants to the confederate states on the Rhine, im- pose on his majesty, must have determined him to repel force by force.
"No sovereign is less capable than the emperor of dreading war, none will be at all times more disposed to stop the effusion of blood by the re-es- tablishment of peace.
"In the war now beginning, as in those which have been so gloriously terminated, his majesty has for himself the testimony of his conscience and the justice of his cause: he reckons on the love of his people and the courage of his armies; he also places an entire confidence in your zeal, so often put to trial for his service, and for the welfare of the state, which is inseparable from it."
His serene highness then delivered: 1. A letter from his majesty the emperor and king, to the president and members of the senate; 2. Two reports addressed to his majesty the em- peror and king, by the prince of Benevento, min- ister for foreign affairs; 3. Six diplomatic notes.
Letter of his Majesty the Emperor and King. SENATORS, "We quitted our capital, to repair to our army in Germany, from the instant we were informed with certainty, that it was threatened on its flanks by unforeseen movements. Barely arrived on the borders of our states, we had reason to perceive how much our presence was necessary there, and congratulate ourselves on the defensive measures had taken previous to our quitting the centre of the empire. The Prussian armies already carried to full complement of war, had marched off on all sides; they had passed beyond their frontiers; Sax- ony invaded, and the wise prince who governs it, is forced to act against his will, against the will of his people. The Prussian armies had arrived in front of the cantonments of our troops.
Provisions of all kinds, and even acts of vio- lence, had signified the spirit of hatred which ani- mates our enemies, and the moderation of our sol- diers, tranquil at the aspect of these move- ments, astonished only at receiving no orders, re- posed in double confidence given by courage and right. Their first duty has been to cross the Rhine ourselves, on our camps and raise the cry of war. It has rung in the hearts of all our warriors. Combined rapid marches have carried them in the twinkling of an eye to the places we had point- ed out for them. All our camps are formed; we are going to rush against the Prussian armies and repel force by force. Nevertheless, our heart is painfully and by this constant preponderance which the g of evil obtains in Europe, unceas- ingly occupied crossing the designs we form for the tranquil Europe, the repose and happiness of the present generation, besieging every cabinet which it cannot, blinding them concerning their true interest, and launching them out in the midst of parties without any other guide than the passions it instils them with. The cabinet of Berlin itself has deliberately chosen the part it takes; it has been suddenly thrown into it and with a malicious address the king suddenly found him- self at a hundred leagues from his capital, in the midst of the enemy of the Rhine, in the midst of his army opposite the French troops dispersed in their cantonments, and who thought they might rely on the treaties which united the two states, and on the protection of which the court of Berlin had under different circumstances been so la- vish. In so just a war, which we take arms only to defend ourselves, we have provoked by no act, by no pretension, if which it would be impossible for us to assist the true cause, we wholly rely on the support of our friends and on that of our people, whom encyclopaedists all on to give new proofs of their love, devotion and courage. On our side, no personal sacrifice will be painful to us; no danger will stop us; we will defend the rights, honour and the security of our people in question.
Given at our imperial head quarters, at Bamberg, 7th October, 1806. Signed, By the Emperor, NAPOLEON. The Minister Secretary of State, Signed, BERNADOTTE.
First report addressed to his majesty the Emperor and King, by the minister for foreign affairs, the 30th September, 1806.
SIRE, Your majesty, on the first intelligence you receiv- ed of the arming of Prussia, was a long time be- fore you would give any credit to it. Forced to be- lieve it, you were pleased to attribute it to a mis- understanding. You hoped that this misunder- standing would be shortly cleared up, and that then this arming would cease.
The hopes of your majesty originated in your constant love of peace. They have been disap- pointed. Prussia is no longer meditating war, she has made it: from what motives I am ignorant, and I do not know a single one she can allege.
Had Prussia any subject of complaint, any grievance, any reason to arm, would she have ob- stinately continued silent? Would not your majes- ty's minister at Berlin have been informed of her motives? Would not general Knobelsdorff have been instructed to make them known. On the contrary, general Knobelsdorff only brought to your majesty a very friendly letter from the king, and received as- surances equally friendly from the very mouth of your majesty. Your majesty's minister at Berlin beheld preparations continue, arrogance increase and provocations accumulate, in proportion as your majesty displayed more moderation and passiveness. But if he asked what were the grievances of Prus- sia, no one was mentioned, not the least explana- tion was given him; so that his presence was be- come useless at Berlin; so that he was nothing more than the witness of proceedings and measures contrary to the dignity of France.
Supposing even that absurd reports, listened to with an inconceivable credulity had inspired the Prussian cabinet with vain alarms, your majesty who had done every thing to prevent them, had al- so done every thing to dissipate them.
From what dangers did Prussia seek to guarantee herself? France, far from threatening her, had ne- ver given her any other than the most signal proofs of her friendship; from what sacrifices did she wish to withdraw? Your majesty had demanded nothing of her; of what denial of justice had she to complain? Every thing she asked in justice your majesty was disposed to grant her, but she made no demand, because she had none to make.
Is it the existence of the confederacy of the Rhine? Is it the arrangements which have taken place in the south of Germany, that have induced Prussia to take up arms? Even this supposition is not admissible. The court of Berlin has declared that it had no objections to make against these ar- rangements. It recognised the confederacy, it took measures tending to itself in a similar confederacy of the surrounding states.
Your majesty has, it is true, declared that the Hanse Towns should remain independent and sepa- rate from every confederacy; you declared that the other states in the north of Germany, were free to consult only their policy, and which of them best: but these declarations founded on justice and the general interest of Europe, could not furnish Prussia with a motive for war nor even a pretext which she can avow.
The war on the side of Prussia is then without any real motive.
Nevertheless the Prussian armies have passed be- yond their limits; they have invaded Saxony, they threaten the territory of the confederacy of the Rhine, the inviolability of which your majesty is a guarantee. Even the troops of your majesty are threatened; barely arrived before our advanced posts, the Prussian troops did war duty. They re- fused to let the French officers enter Saxony, and the war broke out, without the court of Berlin having made known the subjects of its pretended discon- tent, without it having tried measures of concilia- tion, without it having done any thing to avoid a rupture.
So obstinate, so unnatural, so incomprehensible a silence on one part; on the other a preparation not less inconceivable, sufficiently proves that we are not to seek for even an apparent motive in what is nothing more than the result of a deplorable in- trigue.
Two parties, one of which seeks for war and the other for peace, have for a long time past divided Prussia. The first whose attempts had been con- stantly defeated, perceiving it could only succeed thro' artifice, had but one thought, one design, one end; that of exciting mistrust, presenting as neces- sary, measures calculated to force France to adopt similar ones; afterwards to set aside all explanation, prevent the two governments from coming to a good understanding, and place them in such a situation, that war should be the inevitable conse- quence: unfortunate scheme, executed with a suc- cess that its authors will one day be forced to name fatal.
No the present war has no other cause. There exists no other than those blind passions which have misled so many Cabinets, from which Prus- sia so long preserved herself, but of which it appears Providence has condemned her to become likewise a victim, by delivering her over to the councils of those who reckon the calamities of war as nothing, because they are not to share its dangers, and are always ready to sacrifice to their ambition, fears, prejudices and weakness, the repose and happiness of nations.
If, however, those passions are not the only movers of the Cabinet of Berlin, and if any motive of per- sonal interest is the cause of its taking arms; it is incontestably and solely the desire of bringing Sax- ony and the Hanse Towns into subjection, and to annexing them to the empire, which the exclusion of your majesty have caused them to pursue, with the intention of... The war then, which...
majesty may feel at being unable to prevent it, will at least offer you a perspective worthy of you, since in defending the rights and interests of your people, you will preserve States from an unjust dominion, whose independence imports, not on- ly to France and to her allies, but even to all Eu- rope.
Signed, CH. MAUR. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento. Mentz, 3d Oct. 1806.
Copy of the first note addressed to his Ex. General Knobelsdorff, by H. I. H. Prince of Benevento, Minister for foreign affairs, dated 11th Sep- tember.
The undersigned, Minister for Foreign Affairs, is charged, by the express order of H. M. the Emperor and King, to acquaint his Ex. General Knobels- dorff, that new information from Berlin, dated the beginning of September, states that the garrison of that City had left it in order to repair to the Frontiers, that all the armaments appeared to have redoubled in activity, and that they were publicly represented, even at Berlin, as directed against France.
These dispositions of the Court of Berlin have not much the more surprised H. M. as he was still further from suspecting them on account of the mission of General Knobelsdorff, and the letter from H. M. the King of Prussia, of which he was the bearer.
H. M. the Emperor and King has ordered new reinforcements to be sent to his army: prudence commanded him to take measures that might enable him to resist a scheme of aggression as unexpected as unjust. Still it will never be but in spite of himself and against his dearest wish that he shall see him- self forced to unite the forces of his Empire, against a power which nature herself has destined to be the friend of France; because it had connected together the two states before they were united by treaties. He complains of the inconsiderateness of the agent, who has concurred in causing to be adopted, as use- ful and necessary the measures of the court of Ber- lin. But his sentiments for H. M. the King of Prus- sia have never been changed or weakened, and will not be so as long as H. M. shall not be forced to think that the armaments of Prussia are the result of a system of aggression, in conjunction with Prus- sia against France; and when intrigue, which ap- pears to have busied itself in so many ways, and under so many forms, to inspire the cabinet of Berlin with prepossessions against its best and most faithful ally, shall have ceased, when it shall no longer threaten by preparations a nation which hi- therto has not been easily intimidated. H. M. the Emperor will regard that moment as the happiest for himself and for H. M. the king of Prussia. He will be the first to countermand the movements of the troops he has ordered; to interrupt armaments ruin- ous to his treasury, and the relations between the two states shall be re-established in their usual inti- macy.
It is no doubt highly satisfactory for H. M. not to have given, either directly or indirectly, any room for the misunderstanding which appears ready to break out between the two states. And not to be responsible for the result of this singular and strange contest, since he has never ceased making constantly, by the organ of his envoy extraordinary and by the undersigned, all the declarations calcu- lated to defeat the intrigues, which notwithstanding his cares, have prevailed at Berlin: but it is at the same time for H. I. M. a great subject for reflection and grief to think that when the alliance of Prussia appeared to allow him to diminish the number of his troops and to direct all his forces against the common foe, who is also that of the Continent, it is against his ally himself that he is forced to take precautions.
The last intelligence from Berlin, diminishing considerably the hopes that the Emperor had founded upon General Knobelsdorff's mission, and on the King of Prussia's Letter, and appearing to confirm the opinions of those who think that the armament of Prussia, without any previous expla- nation, is only the consequence and the first devel- opement of a system combined with the enemies of France, H. M. sees himself obliged to bestow on his preparations a general, publick and national charac- ter. Still it is his wish that the undersigned should declare, that even after the publicity of the extra- ordinary measures to which H. M. has been obliged to have recourse, he is not the less disposed to believe that the armament of the court of Berlin is only the effect of a misunderstanding, originating in false re- ports, and to replace himself when this armament shall cease, in the same system of good understand- ing, alliance and friendship which had hitherto unit- ed the two states.
The undersigned &c. Signed, CH. MAUR. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento.
Copy of the Note of General Knobelsdorff to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, dated 19th Sep- tember 1806.
The undersigned feeling it of the highest impor- tance to give an immediate answer to the Note which his Ex. the Prince of Benevento, Minister for Foreign Affairs, did him the honour to address him this evening, is forced to confine himself to presenting the following observations thereon. The motives which have engaged the King of Prussia to make armaments, have not been the object of a the enemies of France and Prussia, who have of the intimacy subsisting between them have had done every thing possible to disturb it. The...

The important information which we have received by the late arrivals from Hamburg is a source of the most pleasing consolation to those, who, knowing the best interests of their country, are rejoiced at every check which the tyrant of Europe receives from the arm of lawful and legitimate authority. Although the French, by the immense superiority of their numbers, obtained the victory on the 14th October, yet, we may reasonably conclude, that it cost them more than any other victory which they have obtained; or, it is to be presumed, from the wonderful activity and perseverance of Buonaparte, that he would not have suffered his army to have remained idle after that battle, but would have followed up his victory pursuing the retreating Prussians, and destroying them in their flight. But we find that this was not the case; they were permitted to retreat to Magdeburgh, and Buonaparte marched quietly towards Berlin, which had been previously emptied of its publick treasures. Such an event was anticipated, as it is unfortified, it was not intended to defend it. From all the information which we have been able to collect, both from private letters and the Hamburg papers which we have examined, we see the Prussians undismayed, by their disaster, unconquered in their spirit, and unappalled by fear. They, every where, evince the more determined intention to persevere. In the glorious contest in which they have engaged, and by waiting for the arrival of the Russians, and by recruiting from their own people, while Buonaparte's myriads are attacking Berlin, they will, we hope, be able to check the career of this enemy of the civilized world. All accounts agree that the Prussians fought with unparalleled bravery, and particularly the cavalry, which, it is said, performed prodigies in the field. Persons who have visited the field of battle since the action, affirm, that it was not only literally covered with the dead, but that, in many places, the bodies were actually piled up together, as it decidedly done. Such was the vigour of the Prussian operations, that, before the French received the reinforcement of marshal Ney, they had taken one hundred and twenty-five pieces of cannon, and the issue of the battle appeared evidently to be against the French, but the arrival of 11,000 men, who were transported in carriages, that they might not be fatigued, changed the fate of the day, and they obtained by their numbers what they could not extort by their courage. The Prussian troops have proved that they are still deserving of that high renown which they obtained under Frederick 2. It is said that the French cavalry were entirely cut up by the Prussians, who fought with the most desperate resolution and determined bravery. When Capt. Hussan left Cuxhaven, it was currently reported and believed that Buonaparte had been killed. The same report was also current at Hamburg. There were various accounts of the manner in which it happened, though all agreed that it had taken place. Some stated that he had been shot by some of the students in passing thro' Leipzig; others that he had been killed by the Prussian Hussars. Desirable as would be such an event for the peace and tranquillity of the world, yet we cannot yield our belief that it has actually taken place. He almost appears invulnerable leaving even his heel exposed. The British had landed 25,000 men on the continent, and had taken possession of Hanover. The Prussian arms had been taken down from the publick buildings and those of the elector of Hanover reinstated. The Prussian troops had marched from Hanover to join their army in Westphalia. When the French entered Leipsic, they levied contributions upon the inhabitants, and all the merchandise supposed to be British, was confiscated. The general opinion in Germany was, that the battle was by no means decisive; that the fate of Prussia did not hang on so slender a thread; that a great and powerful people, affectionately attached to their sovereign and to their laws, cannot be conquered until the whole of them are extinct. That the people appear to be united in their hatred and detestation of Buonaparte's conduct, and equally as determined to perish beneath the ruins of their country, rather than yield to the tyrant, and become suppliants at the foot of the usurper's throne. In addition to the files of Hamburg papers which we received on Sunday, to the 30th October, we last evening received, by the brig Ann and Elizabeth, a file of Altona papers to the same date. By these papers we find that the prince of Hatzfeld had published, in Berlin, on the 21st October, that the garrison, under the command of his excellency the count of Schulemburg, would withdraw from that city, as it was probable the French would soon enter it. He called upon the citizens to form a national guard and to submit patiently to the fate of war. An Hessian army of 30,000 men has marched to join the Prussians. Translated from German papers for the Courier. MUNDEN, (Han.) October 20. Yesterday arrived here the brave Prussian lieutenant, Hellwitz, of the regiment of Plotz, with his hussars, with which near Eisenach he attacked the French escort of 300 men, who had in possession the late Prussian garrison of Erfurth, (7000 men) which they were marching towards the French army—the escort was either cut down, or made prisoners, and the garrison liberated—they are now marching in here. The Prussians have evacuated Hanover—Hameln is garrisoned, and commanded by general Von Schiller. The disfigured corpse of prince Louis, of Prussia, covered with wounds, has been deposited at the castle of Saalfeldt, till it can be removed to Berlin. Another Prussian army of 50,000 men has assembled between Brunswick and Magdeburgh, and another battle was expected. The Swedish troops have advanced towards the Elbe. On the 17th, a convention was signed at Nauenburgh, by France and Saxony—the troops of the latter were to abandon the Prussians. All strangers have been compelled to leave Magdeburgh—the French army was not far from it on the 22nd, and sent in a trumpeter. The Prussian army have passed over the Oder. The French have ordered the merchants at Leipzig to deliver up all British property in four days. On the 18th October it was stuck up at Berlin. The king has lost a battle; the first duty of a citizen is quietness, and the governor desires every body to conform thereto. The king and his brethren live.
perhaps so partial, to place himself willingly in a different relation with her, he who more than once might perhaps have ruined her, and who knows but too well at present the progress of her power. But if France has in her remembrance and in the nature of things, a pledge of the sentiments of Prussia, it is not so with the latter; her remembrance is calculated to alarm her. She has been to no purpose nester, friendly, nay even an ally. The subversion which surrounds her, the gigantic increase of a power essentially military and conquering, who has successively wounded her in her greatest interests, and menaces her in them all, leaves her at present without any guarantee. This state of things cannot last. The king no longer sees around him any thing but French troops or vassals of France ready to march with her. All the declarations of his imperial majesty announce, that this attitude will not change. Far from it, fresh troops are marching from the interior of France. Already the journals of his capital assume against Prussia a language of infamy of which a sovereign, such as the king, may despise, but which does not the less prove either the intentions, or the error of the government which suffers it. The danger increases every day. We must come immediately to an understanding, or we shall no longer have an understanding between us. The powers which esteem each other and who fear one another only as far as they can do so, without ceasing to esteem each other, have no need of round about ways to explain themselves. France will not be less strong for being just, and Prussia has no other ambition but her independence and the safety of her allies. In the present position of things, she would risk both by prolonging their uncertainty. The undersigned has in consequence received orders to declare that the king expects of the equity of his Imperial majesty;
1. That the French troops, whom no well founded title calls into Germany, shall directly recross the Rhine, all, without exception, beginning their march from the very day on which the king promises himself the emperor's answer, and pursuing it without stopping; for their immediate and complete retreat, is, at the pitch to which things are come, the only pledge of safety which the king can admit. 2. That no obstacle whatever shall any longer be put, on the part of France, to the formation of the league of the north, which shall embrace, without any exception, all the states not named in the fundamental act of the confederacy of the Rhine. 3. That there shall be opened without delay a negotiation to fix at length in a lasting manner all the interests which are still in litigation, and that for Prussia, the preliminary basis of them shall be the separation of Wesel from the French empire, and the re-occupation of the three Abbeys by the Prussian troops.
From the moment when his majesty will have the certainty that this basis is accepted, he will resume the attitude which he quitted only with regret and will again become for France, that loyal and peaceable neighbour who so many years has seen without jealousy the glory of a brave people, and wishes for their prosperity. But the last intelligence of the marching of French troops, imposes on the king the obligation of directly knowing his duty. The undersigned is charged earnestly to insist upon a speedy answer, which at all events may arrive at the king's head-quarters by the eighth of October; H. majesty still entertaining hopes that it will be then time enough for the unexpected and rapid march of events, and the presence of troops, not to have obliged one or other party to provide for his safety. The undersigned has orders especially to declare in the most solemn manner, that peace is the sincere wish of the king; that he demands nothing but what may render it lasting. The motives of his alarms, the right he had to expect from France another report, are set forth in the king's letter to his imperial majesty, and are calculated to obtain from this monarch the last durable pledge of a new order of things. The undersigned seizes this opportunity to render to his excellency the prince of Benevento, the assurance of his high consideration. (Signed) KNOBELSDORFF Paris, 1st October, 1806.
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master has caused to be made to the envoy of H. M. the Emperor of the French, king of Italy, a friendly communication on the subject of these measures. That minister had not at the date of my last advices, given any answer to this communication. The relation of the interesting conferences to which H. M. was pleased to admit the undersigned and the Marquis Lucchesini had not then arrived at Berlin. Pursuant to this statement, the undersigned cannot but testify to his Ex. the Minister for Foreign Affairs his most ardent wish that the publick acts may still remain suspended until the return of the courier dispatched to Berlin. The undersigned intreats his Ex. &c. Signed, GENERAL KNOBELSDORFF.
Copy of the 2d Note to General Knobelsdorff, dated 13th September, 1806:
The undersigned has laid before H. M. the Note which his Ex. General Knobelsdorff did him the honour to address him. H. M. has with pleasure perceived in the assurance that Prussia had entered into no hostile concert against France; that the armament she has made had no other cause than a misunderstanding; that the departure of the garrison of Berlin, although it took place since the letter written by H. M. the King of Prussia, was only to be considered as the execution of a former order, and that the movements amongst the Prussian troops should cease as soon as what H. M. was pleased to say to General Knobelsdorff and Marquis Lucchesini, in the private audiences he granted them, should be known at Berlin. H. M. has in consequence ordered that the communications which were to be made to the Senate on Monday next, shall be deferred, and that no other troops than those now on their march towards the Rhine, shall be put in motion, until H. M. becomes acquainted with the determinations and measures taken by the Court of Berlin in consequence of the report made it by General Knobelsdorff and the Marquis Lucchesini, and if these determinations are such that the French army in Germany be no longer threatened, and that every thing between France and Prussia be replaced on the same footing as it was a month since, H. M. will immediately cause the troops to fall back, who are now on their way to the Rhine. H. M. the Emperor and King is anxious to have this singular misunderstanding cleared up. He is anxious to abandon himself, without any mixture of uncertainty and doubt, to those sentiments of which he has given so many proofs to the court of Berlin, and which have always been those of a faithful ally. The undersigned, intreats, &c. Signed, CH. MAUR. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento. Paris, 13th September 1806.
Copy of the 3d Note addressed by the Minister for Foreign affairs to General Knobelsdorff.
The undersigned Minister for Foreign Affairs expressed to his Ex. General Knobelsdorff, in the note he had the honour to transmit him on the 12th September, the confident dispositions with which H. M. the Emperor received the assurances given by General Knobelsdorff, that the military movements of the court of Berlin were the result of no hostile concert whatever against France, but merely the effect of a misunderstanding, and that they would cease as soon as the first reports of his Ex. should reach Berlin. Nevertheless the intelligence daily received bears on the face in such a manner, all the characters of an imminent war, that H. M. must feel some regret at not having yet called out his reserve, and at having deferred the constitutional notification, conformably to which, all the forces of the nation would have been placed at his disposal. He will fulfil this engagement; but he thinks it contrary to prudence and the interest of his people, not to order in the interior all the measures and movements of troops which may have taken place without previous notification. H. M. has at the same time charged the undersigned to express anew to his excellency general Knobelsdorff, that he cannot yet explain by what forgetfulness of her interests, Prussia wishes to renounce her friendly relations with France. The war between the two States strikes him as a true political absurdity; and, from the moment when the cabinet of Berlin returns to pacifick sentiments and ceases to threaten the armies in Germany, H. M. engage, to countermand all the measures which prudence has commanded him to take. He will with pleasure seize, as he has never failed to do under all circumstances, the opportunity of testifying to H. M. the king of Prussia, the value he attaches to his friendship, to a union founded on sound policy and on reciprocal interests, and to prove to him that these sentiments are always the same, and that no provocation can alter them. The undersigned congratulates himself on being able to give H. Ex. general Knobelsdorff this formal assurance of the dispositions of H. M., which are so foreign to all idea of war with Prussia; that he has already committed a very serious military error by delaying for a month his preparations, by consenting to let a fortnight pass over, without calling out his reserve and national guard. This confidence which his majesty loves to preserve, proves how much he appreciates the word which his excellency general Knobelsdorff has given him; that Prussia had entered into no other cause than a misunderstanding which has been the consequence of it. The undersigned seizes with eagerness this occasion of renewing, &c. &c. (Signed) CH. MAUR. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento. Paris, 19th September 1806.
Second Note of general Knobelsdorff, to the minister for foreign affairs.
The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of his majesty the king of Prussia, received yesterday the note addressed to him by his excellency the prince Benevento, minister for foreign affairs. In this official paper, the undersigned found again with extreme satisfaction, the assurance previously contained in the note of the 13th September, that his majesty the emperor and king would fulfil the engagement he has made to wait the result of the examination given to General Lucchesini and himself. The undersigned has the honour to reiterate to his excellency the prince Benevento, that the constitutional notification which would put all the forces of the French nation at the disposal of government, he learned with infinite pain that his majesty has had some regret at that engagement, and that in fulfilling it, he thinks necessary to order all the measures and movements of troops which may take place, without any previous notice. The undersigned hastens to reiterate to his excellency the prince of Benevento the assurance that his majesty the king of Prussia, far from having ever had an idea to renounce his relations of friendship with France, shares in this respect all the sentiments of his imperial and royal majesty, expressed in the official paper to which this note serves as an answer; that far from having entered into a concert with the enemies of France, his Prussian majesty has always endeavoured to soften all the resentments; to facilitate the re-establishment of general peace; in short, that far from menacing the French armies in Germany by his armaments, they took place only in consequence of advices received at Berlin, and which were so alarming, that it would not have been possible to neglect measures of precaution commanded by prudence for the safety of the state. The undersigned has a pleasure in renewing to his excellency the prince of Benevento the assurance that in taking these measures, his majesty the king of Prussia has not renounced for a single moment the assurance of seeing dissipated the clouds arisen between him and France; and general Knobelsdorff is persuaded that such will be the result of the explanations which have taken place. Praying the prince of Benevento to make known to his majesty the emperor and king this answer to his official paper, the undersigned has the honour to renew to his excellency the assurances of his high consideration. Paris, 20th September, 1806. (Signed) General KNOBELSDORFF.
Second report addressed to his majesty the emperor and king, by the minister for Foreign affairs, the 6th October, 1806.
SIRE, When, in the report which I had a few days ago the honour to address to your majesty, I laid it down that if Prussia had any reason of personal interest which led her to make war, it could only be the desire of enslaving Saxony and the Hanse-towns, I was far from foreseeing that she would ever dare to avow such a motive. It is, however, an avowal which she has not hesitated to make and to lay down in a note which general Knobelsdorff has sent me from Mentz, and which I have the honour to address to your majesty. Of the three demands which this note contains, the first and third are made only to disguise, if possible, that no real importance is attached to any but the second. Prussia, after seeing without uneasiness the French armies in Germany during a whole year, could not be alarmed at their presence, when their number was diminished, when they were dispersed in small corps, in distant cantonments, when above all your majesty had solemnly promised that they should return into France as soon as the affairs of the Cattaro, the cause of prolongation of their stay in Germany, should have been regulated by an agreement made by Austria, and when the order for their return was already given. Prussia, who speaks of a negotiation to fix all the interests in litigation, knows very well that there is no interest whatsoever in litigation between the two states: the friendly discussion which is definitely to fix the fate of the Abbeys of Essen and Verden, has not been deferred by any slowness of the French cabinet. The French troops have evacuated those territories, which the grand duke of Berg had ordered to be occupied in the full persuasion into which numerous documents must have led him, that they formed a part of the duchy of Cleves and had been comprised in the cession of that duchy. Thus the demands of Prussia upon these different heads and others of the like nature, and the pretended grievances which they seem to indicate, do not present the real thought of the cabinet of Berlin. It reveals it, it lets out its secret only when it demands that no further obstacle whatever shall be put on the part of France to the formation of the league of the north, which shall embrace, without any exception, all the states not named in the fundamental act of the Confederacy of the Rhine. Thus, to satisfy the most unjust ambition, Prussia consents to break the ties which united her to France, to bring down fresh calamities upon the Continent, the wounds of which your majesty wishes to heal, and the tranquillity of which you have striven to secure, to provoke a faithful ally, to put him to the cruel necessity of repelling force by force, and to drive his army once more from the repose which it was his ambition to make them enjoy, after so many fatigues and triumphs. I say it with grief, I lose the hope that peace may be preserved, from the moment when it is made dependent on conditions which equity and honour equally repel, proposed as they are, with a tone and form which the French people have at no time endured, and from no power, and which they can less than ever endure under the reign of your majesty. (Signed) CH. MAUR. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento. Mentz, 6th October 1806.
NOTE.
The undersigned, minister of his Prussian majesty, by the same courier who was the bearer of the letter to his imperial majesty, which he has had the honour to transmit to day to his excellency the prince of Benevento, has received orders to acquit himself of the following communications. Their object is to leave the relations of the two courts no longer in suspense. Each of them is so eminently interested to remain no longer in doubt upon the sentiments of the other, that the king flattered himself to see his majesty the emperor applaud his frankness. His Prussian majesty has couched in the above-mentioned letter, his whole thoughts, and all the subjects of complaint which, from a faithful and loyal ally, have made him a neighbour alarmed for his existence, and necessarily armed for the defence of his dearest interests. The perusal of this letter will have reminded his imperial and royal majesty of what Prussia has for a long time been to France—Can the remembrance of the past not be for her the pledge of the future? and what judge could be sufficiently blind to believe that the king would have, in vain years, towards France, no connection and

The villages on the high road from Bamberg to the frontiers of Thurgovia, are mostly ruined and abandoned by their inhabitants. Several houses had 50 and 100 men quartered upon them at a time—the inhabitants gave what they had, and when all was finished, they bade adieu to their paternal roofs. Beef costs at Cronach 1 guilder per pound.
Saxony, October 17. Field-marshal Mollendorff was, agreeable to accounts, thrice wounded at the battle of Auerstadt (or Jena)—He suffered himself twice to be dressed, returned heroically to the field of battle, & took the command of the army, after the departure of his Prussian majesty—a part of which had marched towards Erfurt with the prince of Osamenfulda at their head.
The first attack in the battle of the 14th was made by his Prussian majesty in person, with the corps of general count of Smettau. A Swedish officer was likewise present, who was afterwards sent express to his Swedish majesty.
The Prussian treasury was previously secured. Berlin, October 18. Mr. Van Krusemark has returned from Petersburg. The Russian army has received orders to hasten their march.
Saltzburg, October 20. The Swedish troops in the duchy of Lauenburg have been ordered to advance nearer to the Elbe, and to make a stand at that river. Their headquarters is at Lauenburg.
Muhlhausen, October 23. The corps of the duke of Saxe Weimar, of 20,000 men, took no part in the action of the 14th, and had posted themselves near Magdeburg.
Stettin, October 25. An express has just arrived from Berlin, giving more favourable accounts respecting the Prussian army.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER. TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE. MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 5, 1807.
IN THE PUBLICK LEDGER of the seventeenth of last month, we published the Prussian Manifesto, and this day we are enabled, through the attention of our correspondent at Bordeaux, who has forwarded us our file of Paris papers, to present our readers with what the French government has published by way of reply, and in justification of its conduct. It is easy to perceive that Prussia has been completely cajoled.
These are documents which will be read with much interest. The language which France now holds to Prussia, reminds us of the old adage, "that the treason may be commended, but the traitor will be despised." France herself reproaches Prussia, for her insidious conduct towards her allies. We have also received from our Bordeaux correspondent, a Paris paper, containing the 11th, 12th, and 13th Bulletins of the grand army, their length, and the great portion of our paper which the documents published by the French government occupy, enable us only to offer an abstract of their contents. The 11th Bulletin is dated at Meresbourg, the 19th October. It states that Marshal Davoust took possession of Leipsick on the 18th of October, when all property belonging to British, Prussian, or Saxon subjects, was seized, all debts confiscated, with all British manufactures, to whomsoever belonging. By the same Bulletin it appears that the Prince Ponte-Corvo (Bernadotte) attacked the reserve of the Prussian army under Prince Eugene Wurtemberg at Hall, which place was carried, and the result was 5000 prisoners, 2 generals, 34 pieces of cannon, and four standards. The main body of the Prussian army retired towards Magdeburg; Marshal Soult with 40,000 men was in pursuit of it, from whom there had been no intelligence for some days. The Imperial head quarters were at Meresbourg, on the 18th of October. The 12th Bulletin states that Marshal Soult had pursued the Prussians to the gates of Magdeburg, without success we suppose, as none is stated, except the taking of 1200 prisoners. The Prussian army made several stands during its retreat, but was always routed. "The grand object (says this Bulletin) of the campaign is accomplished. Saxony, Westphalia, and all the country on the left bank of the Elbe is delivered from the presence of a Prussian army. That army defeated and pursued, with the point of the sword at its back, for more than 50 leagues, is this day without artillery, without baggage, and without officers; it cannot exist eight days longer." The Imperial head quarters at Hall the 19th October. The 13th Bulletin states no particular facts, but is filled with bombast.
The mail brought us the Charleston papers; from the Courier, we extract a summary of the foreign intelligence, with some translations made for that paper, from the German papers. We do not, we must confess, perceive any consolation which the friends of legitimate government can draw from the intelligence which is published. We are assured that there must be a mistake as to the 25,000 British troops having landed in Hanover, as accounts from England as late as the 7th November do not state that any troops had been sent to the continent. The convention between Saxony and France, mentioned in the German papers, to have taken place on the 20th October, must be a mistake, as the 13th Bulletin of the same date is silent on that subject. Such a convention is however highly probable.
Some articles of minor importance will be noticed in our next.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Bermuda to his friend in this place, dated 18th Dec. 1806.
"We had letters yesterday from our Friends in London of 6th November, landed from the Diana packet, one of which for four months in the year is to land a mail in Bermuda.
"The newspapers from the continent was favourable to the Prussians. The French were hourly expected at Hamburg.
CAPTAIN Lord of the ship Eleanor, left Cadiz the 2d of Nov. in which place were 12 sail of the line of French and Spanish ships, blockaded by 10 British, who turn off all neutral vessels laden with provisions.
Letters from Washington by last mail state, that the government intends in a few days to publish the information, of which it is possessed respecting Col. Burr's mysterious plans.
Such is the scarcity of forage in this place, that a load of Northern Hay, was sold this day, at the enormous price of Two dollars and half per hundred.
A Mercantile friend has favoured us with a New York paper of the 29th of last month, by which we observe, that the British November packet had arrived from Falmouth, via Bermuda.
By Captain Butler's packet from Alexandria, we received a paper from which we extract the following:
Alexandria, Dec. 30. A letter has been received by the president of the United States from general Wilkinson, giving the following information:
"He had received certain intelligence that colonel Burr meditated an attack upon New Orleans with 5000 men, and was to be aided by an expedition from the West Indies; that in consequence of this information he had determined to proceed to New Orleans, in order to place it in the best possible state of defence; & that he was then on his way, in advance of his army, who was to follow him."
The foregoing was mentioned by general Smith, who said he had just received it from the president himself.
We have no comment to offer on the foregoing, except that the information is derived from a very respectable source, and is stated from several other quarters.
It is really surprising, that without the least title of evidence direct or circumstantial, that the democratick printers will insinuate, or rather insist that colonel Burr is supported by Great Britain, and this against every thing that is probable. Has Great Britain any forces in the quarter which is threatened, to co-operate with her; Are the Louisianians under British influence? Are col. Burr and his political friends, men in whom Great Britain has at any time placed confidence? Are not they the avowed foes to Great Britain? But what we ask, could Great Britain promise herself by aiding or countenancing such a plan?
It is the height of folly, if not of wickedness, to endeavour to provoke a quarrel with the only nation that stands between ours and a nation that the maddest democrat knows would turn her arms against us, the moment she has the chance. But for some cause, which we cannot imagine, it would seem that we have men among us, that provided they could accomplish the ruin of Great Britain, would willingly become slaves to Napoleon, or exist under his protection, in which we can see no difference.
MARRIED, on Saturday Evening, by the Rev. Mr. Grigsby, Mr. FRANCIS TOMPKINS to Miss SARAH COOPER.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Eleanor, Lord, 62 days from Cadiz, Salt & Wine, N. Heron.—In lat. 22, long. 68, spoke ship Eliza, Shirley, 14 days from Barbados bound to Norfolk—lat. 20, long. 65, ship Commerce of and bound to Philadelphia, out 4 months from Mocha. Sch'r James, Waughop, 14 days from Bermuda, Ballast, Thomas Wilcock.
Brig Nancy, Powers, 23 days from Lucea (Jama.) Ballast, Warren Ashley. Left there the 10th Dec. ship Four Friends, Philips, of Philadelphia—Brig Twins, Hickle, of New-York to sail in 10 days—Dec. 16, off Cape Coriavies, was boarded by a French privateer of one 4 pounder and 15 men, and robbed of provisions, wearing apparel, quadrant, and books, carpenters tools, canvas, &c.—Dec. 28th, off Cape Henry, spoke a brig from Guadalupe, bound to Norfolk.
Sch'r Sea Flower, Swaine, 12 days from New-York.
Ship Fame, Howland, 3 days from Newbedford, Ballast, to the Master.
Yesterday the Ships Monticello, Charles Carter, and Dumfries went to sea, and this morning the Sheffield went out.
Vessels detained at Bermuda Dec. 18, 1806. Ships Eliza, Harton, Newburyport: Titus, Cashing, New-York—Brigs Virginia, Hill, Norfolk; Ann & Frances, Gilford, New-York—Sch'rs Intrepid, Sutter, Philadelphia; Aspasia, Peck, trial in 3 days (cleared).
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Jane, Evans, City Point. Brig Nancy, Powers, Jamaica. Nancy, Warren, New-York. CLEARED. Sch'r Charming Betsey, Murray, St. Lucia. Hulda & Anna, Fitzhugh, New-York.
Deagle's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Monday.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Captain Waughop of the schooner James, has favoured us with a Bermuda paper of the 20th of last month, from which we have extracted a few London articles of intelligence, received at that Island by the British Packet Diana. It is rather surprising that the recapture of Buenos Ayres, was not known in London, at least the Private Letters from Bermuda, and the papers of that Island are silent on the subject.
The place was said to be re-captured the 13th of August, makes the date of the London intelligence 86 days after.
LONDON, November 6. Some intercepted letters, which the French have published, give a most deplorable picture of the state of the Prussian army. Every heart of the smallest sensibility, must bleed in reading them.
November 7. We should be surprised to find the Hamburg papers so barren of intelligence respecting the operations and events of the war, were we not informed in one of the Dutch journals, that Buonaparte has caused it to be notified to the government of that town, that the less that was said or written there on the subject of politics the better. This certainly is not a moment at which they would chuse to brave his displeasure; nor can we, in circumstances like the present, reproach them with timidity in yielding obedience to the mandate. We are, however, indebted to private correspondence for some particulars which their presses dare not divulge. Accounts which have been received through this channel lead us to believe, that the war is conducted in the north with a still greater bitterness and ferocity than it was in the south of Germany. It is not to be wondered at that the French did not spare their enemies in the field, and that after their defeat Buonaparte followed up his victory with all the ardour of a mind bent on deriving every possible advantage from his victory. It could not be expected, therefore, that he would grant an armistice: nor can it be imputed to any unmeritorious feelings that he has pursued his enemies in their retreat—pressed them in the moment of confusion—and that he has not even thought it to spare the capital of the sovereign with whom he is at war. But when we hear that he delivered up Weimar, the residence of a sovereign prince, for ten hours to the rapacity of his soldiery, and that it was afterwards set on fire—and when we read of Gera, Naumburg, Jena and Halle, (the two latter the seats of two celebrated universities,) being subjected to plunder and conflagration—the character of the conqueror seems at once transformed into that of a ferocious leader of a band of freebooters, armed only to desolate and destroy. It is no longer a nation appealing on a principle of honour to the sword for the decision of some real or pretended right, according to the practice of civilized war—but it is an irruption of barbarians, more terrible than the Tartar hordes of Gengis Kahn, or Schach Nadir. We would wish to believe, that the enormities above mentioned are exceptions from the general system of Buonaparte's warfare; but the unfortunate coincidence between them and the proceedings of the French in the Neapolitan states, where whole provinces have been ravaged and destroyed—where towns have been burnt, because they were the seat of loyalty and valour—and where thousands have been massacred, merely because they refused, at the orders of an usurper, to desert their allegiance to their lawful sovereign—prove them to be part of the system which he has adopted, and on which he uniformly acts, wherever he has no measure of retaliation immediately to apprehend.
Saxony, it seems, is declared neutral; and the first proofs we have of the respect in which Buonaparte holds this neutrality are requisitions, to an immense amount, that he has made at Leipsick, for shirts, shoes, and cloathing, for his troops. Notwithstanding this treaty of neutrality, the Elector will be obliged, in the first instance, to pay and maintain the French army, and in the end to join the Rhenish confederacy, to which he must furnish his contingent of troops. The next requisition of which, perhaps, we shall hear, will be the Princess of Saxony in marriage to Brother Jerome. He prevented her marriage some years ago with the Infanta of Spain, speculating then upon a connexion which he has it now in his power to command.
It appears now to be the object of the different detachments of the Prussian army to unite upon the Oder. It will be extremely desirable if this can be accomplished, of which we are not without some doubts. The French under Murat had reached Berlin on the 24th of last month, and were pushing on towards Stettin. The column which retreated to Magdeburg, with the king, we have little doubt, would be in time to get before the French; but we should think that the columns under the Duke of Brunswick Oels, and the Duke of Weimar, amounting to thirty thousand men, and which are said to have passed the Elbe at Sandes, near Havelberg, on the 2 on the 26th, runs a great risk of being intercepted. A letter from Hamburg on the 31st, indeed, mentions their having already reached the Oder; but this must be a mistake: for it is impossible that in five days they could have accomplished so long a march, even though they had met with no interruptions: much less could they have known the fact of their arrival in the above mentioned period. It is very probable, that the action which took place at Templin, and the firing which was heard near Neustadt Eberwalde, was between this part of the army and some of the French divisions which they encountered in their retreat. A letter from Stettin of the 28th gives no account of them whatever; and it does not appear from the map that they could take any other route: for if they attempted to cross the country between Berlin and the Elbe, they would be obliged to cut a passage through almost the whole of the French army. While the divisions of Ney, Murat, Soult, and Davoust, are endeavouring to cut off the retreat of the scattered columns of the Prussian main army, Bernadotte will no doubt pursue and harass the army of Reserve, which he repulsed at Halle.
There are no accounts whatever of the Russians; indeed, neither the Prussian, Russian, nor Austrian posts had arrived at Hamburg on the 31st.
Altona, October 31. On Sunday, the 26th inst. the dukes of Weimar and Brunswick Oels passed the Elbe at Sande, near Havelberg, with 30,000 men.
The dispersed soldiers of the Prussian army are not permitted to enter or remain in the elector's territories.
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
The Members are reminded that THIS SOCIETY meets at its regular Monthly Meeting, and that the hour of sitting is 6 o'clock.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company.
An annual Meeting of the Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, will be held at the Exchange Coffee-House, on MONDAY the 19th inst. at 12 o'Clock. William Cannan, Treasurer. Jan. 5.
Sales at Auction.
TO-MORROW, (Tuesday) the 6th instant, at XII o'Clock, at Commerce-street wharf, will be Sold without reserve,
4000 bushels Liverpool SALT, on board the Schooner Sea Flower, for approved endorsed notes at 60 days.
Richard Bowden, V. M. January 5.
TO-MORROW, (Tuesday) the 6th instant, at XI o'Clock, before the New Market will be Sold for Cash,
80 bags COFFEE, Damaged on board the Schooner Polly, Thomas Birch, master, and sold for account of the owners, underwriters, and those concerned.
S. Marks, jun. January 5.
TO-MORROW, (Tuesday) the 6th instant, at XI o'Clock, will be Sold without reserve, before the New Market,
19 hogsheads SUGAR. Terms, notes at 60 days with approved endorser for all sums over 100 dollars, under cash.
John Macgowan. January 5.
ON FRIDAY, the 9th instant, on Patterson's Wharf, Town-Point, Will be Sold for the benefit of the underwriters as well as others concerned,
Very superior Jamaica SUGAR, in hds. and tierces; high proof Jamaica RUM, and COFFEE of an excellent quality. Also, Some Standing and other RIGGING, and some damaged SPARS, from on board the British brig Jane, Thomas Copping, master, put into this port in distress. Terms of Sale, Cash.
George Wilson. January 2.
ON FRIDAY, the 9th of January, at 11 o'Clock, will be sold without reserve, the balance of JOHN D. HALDANE, & Co's Stock, consisting of a general assortment of
Ship Chandlery and Groceries. ALSO,
A HORSE and a New GIG, and a PEW in the Presbyterian Church—for approved endorsed Notes at 90 days for all sums under 200 dollars, over 4 and 6 months, by
Richard Bowden, V. M. December 24
For Sale or Charter, The brig PEACE, Captain Swain, burthen a thousand barrels. Apply to the master, or
Christopher Fry. Who has for Sale,
80 bbls. Boston Beef; 30 do. Cider; a few hds. Jamaica Rum; and 20 casks London Brown Stout, all of good quality—and wants to purchase, Drawn Staves and Shingles.
William Knox. January 5.
Salt Sacks and double twilled Sacking, of an excellent quality, for Sale by
William Knox. January 5.
Richmond superfine FLOUR, chiefly from the Mayo Mill—2000 barrels for sale by
Moses Myers. January 5.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber about two months ago, a Negro Man by the name of DANIEL, whom I bought from William B. Herbert, on Deep-Creek. I am informed he is lurking thereabouts at present—I will give the above reward to any person that will apprehend and bring him to me; I will likewise give a liberal reward to any person who will prove to me that he is harboured or concealed by any person.
Peter Elmslie. January 5.
CLOAKS LOST.
EXCHANGED by some gentleman through mistake, this night of the Ball on the 1st instant, at the Union Tavern in Portsmouth, a blue Broad Cloth CLOAK, with a black Velvet Cape, and a slit in the middle of the cape. The gentleman making the mistake will please to inform me thereof, as it may be rectified. Also, a large Black Satin CLOAK, the middle lining of India Cotton
Thomas Darden. January 5.
A SMALL RED COW, having a part of one her horns cut off, was taken up on the commons under a belief that she was the same which had shortly before strayed from the person apprehending her. He is now satisfied that he was mistaken in his belief of their identity—on application of the owner, he will restore the Cow, and make any just compensation for the injury which he has unintentionally done. Enquire of the Printer.
NOTICE. THIS DAY by mutual consent, the copartnership of REDMON and FRITH is dissolved—All those indebted to said concern are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are desired to furnish their accounts or adjustment to B. REDMON, who will in future conduct the business on his own account.
Bartholomew Redmon, Edward Frith. December 26.
B. REDMON, Has for Sale at his Store in Church-street,
Jamaica Rum, Molasses, Sugar, and Coffee. The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Casks, assorted; 2 cases of Brandy, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt; &c. which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit.
Noble, Arbrant, & Co. October 19.
A FREEMAN, who is attentive and sober, will meet with constant employment, and wages paid weekly, at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
30 Reams BUTTER, for family use.

For Sale or Rent. A small neat DWELLING-HOUSE, situate on Union-street, near Mr. D. Pierce's. This property is free simple, and would be sold low for Cash, if applied for immediately. Possession can be given immediately.
Robert Gibson, December 27. 100,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE, Just received and for Sale by James & Thomas Tucker, Commerce-Street Wharf. Dec. 24.
NOTICE. The terms of copartnership of GILLIAT and MACKINDER , will terminate on the first day of March next. They offer for Sale their present Stock on hand, consisting of about Ten Thousand Pounds Sterling of well assorted DRY GOODS, at a very low advance, and on very liberal credit, on approved security. It is requested that all claims against the said firm will be presented for immediate settlement; and those that are indebted it is expected will, on or before the first of March next, have their respective accounts settled by payments or bonds. Dec. 22.
Sugar and Raisins. LANDING this day on our wharf from on board the Schooner Carlton —132 hds. 5 tierces, 3 barrels prime SUGARS. And from on board Schooner Katy Maria , 100 kegs Malaga RAISINS, all of which we will dispose of on liberal terms and long credit.
C. F. Whittle. December 3.
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. 66, 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: Aloe, Album, 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. Gums Ammoniacal, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Tinct. Liquorice refined, Manna Flakes, in sorts. Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Litharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. Hart-horn Shavings, Glycer Pipes, Powder and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancets, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Opodeldoc, Turpentine's Balsam, Essence of Mustard. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MACHINES, URINALS, BULB PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and despatch. October 1. tf 216
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce.
30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 5 do. Stripe do.; Duffle do. 5 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfhicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 6 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Callicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received from the Father and Sons from London, and from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Clarets, Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburgs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Callicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
REMOVAL. The subscriber has removed to the fire-proof Ware-House at the head of Campbell's wharf, Wide Water-street. Robert C. Jennings. He has taken into Partnership Mr. James Roddey. The business will be carried on under the firm of
JENNINGS & RODDEY, Who offer for Sale—20 hds. Muscovado Sugar; 10 puncheons Antigua Rum; 30 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 3 pipes Clit Port do.; 4 do. particular Tenfille do.; 6 casks Comagusia do.; 30 boxes Chocolate; 300 barrels superfine Flour; a few bags best Green Coffee; Imperial, Hyson, and Young Tea; Cognac Brandy; Holland Gin; N. E. Rum; White Wine; 600 straws of Tumblers; 40 crates with assorted Queen's Ware; Soap; Candles, &c. &c. Dec. 22. tf
For Sale, Bills of Exchange, drawn by Edward Stanford, Esq. on Messrs. M c Leay & Co. Cashiers, at the rate of 1000 to 1001 for 1000. These Bills are good and will be paid on demand. December 1. tf
Cognac Brandy and Pepper. TWENTY pipes Cognac Brandy; 20 bags black Pepper, this day landing from Schooner Weymouth —For Sale by FISK & CATLETT. December 15. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to us by (Notes due) or open Accounts, are requested to come forward immediately and make arrangements for the settlement thereof, as no further indulgence will be given after the 1st day of January next.
Dec. 24. Richard Bowden & Co. tf
German Osnaburgs. JUST received a few bales of German OZNABURG, which will be sold on a liberal credit by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. December 24. tf
Mountain BUTTER, Of a superior quality just received, and for sale on low terms if applied for immediately. J. & W. Southgate. December 15. tf
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russell, and John Hubbard, who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia, have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk. August 18, 1806. tf 86
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Providence , from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of
GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. tf 835
German Winter GOODS. I have just received on consignment a large variety of the following Articles, to be sold on low terms for Cash or approved Bills, viz. 70 boxes Window Glass, 16 do. 1st qual. Segars, 6 bales Glue, 1 cask Waffle Irons, 1 cask Scarlet Plush for Saddles, 1 do. Fowling Pieces and Pistols, 3 bales Gurrahs, 1 do. Baftas, 9 boxes half pint Tumblers, 50 gross empty Bottles, 1 cask Watch Crystals. Also, at reduced prices: 3 bales Gurrahs, 1 do. Baftas, 9 boxes half pint Tumblers, 50 gross empty Bottles, 1 cask Watch Crystals. Bottle cases and Looking-Glasses, And a complete assortment of German Linen. Who will take in barter for German Linens, About 200 hogsheads of Tobacco STEMS, soundly packed in hds. to contain about 1000 lb. nett. November 28. tf
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BENTON , the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
Ten Dollars Reward. STOLEN from Loyall's wharf, on Thursday night, a LONG-BOAT, 17 feet long, pitch bottom, turpentine sides, with a yellow stroke below the gunwale; the gunwale on the starboard is broken. Whoever will deliver the boat on board the Schooner Maryland Mary , shall receive the above reward. Dec. 15. tf S. HOWATT.
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, do. 80 do. cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. 907
SALT. TEN Thousand bushels Liverpool stowed SALT, on board the ship Francis , capt. Curtis. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers for Charter, the said SHIP, burthen about 300 hds. tobacco. Dec. 8. tf
Salt, Sugar, Fustic, &c. FOR Sale the Cargo of the Schooner Nancy , from Barracoa and Exuma, 1000 bushels Exuma Salt, 400 lbs. Tortoise Shell, 8 tons Fustic, 23 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Linen, 25 do. Oranges, 15 boxes Segars, 2 casks do. 13 sacks Spanish Tobacco, 100 Hides, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 logs White Wood, 1500 Cobs Corn. Nov. 24. GEORGE WILSON.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON , deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Exr. August 1. tf
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol in the City of Williamsburg, the 19th day of July, 1806. Josiah Riddick, against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnett Pulliam, Defs. The defendants Michael and John Wallace, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this country: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the first day of April term next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the News-papers published in the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front-door of the former Capitol in this City. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
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 rx . 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, Nansemond 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, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Walthouse, 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 shells: 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
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
REMOVAL. E. STURTEVANT, has removed from No. 39, to No. 32, Main-Street, to the store formerly occupied by Messrs. Southgate, and next door to Mrs. Cox, where he has for sale the most extensive assortment of SHOES ever offered for sale at this market. New landing from Sch r  Columbia , 20 packages of SHOES, BOOTS, &c. On Hand—Cotton and Wool Cards, of every description; fine Beaver Hats, &c. To Rent—The Store and Cellar, No. 39, Main-street, an excellent stand for a Dry Good Store, complete with counters and shelves. Apply as above. December 12. tf
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf-street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catharine-street. A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold conferences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12. tf
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green , adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood. The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch , deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels. This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
11 Puncheons old Antigua RUM, 30 quarter casks Malaga Wine; 230 kegs Raisins, 50 boxes Bloom and Muscatel Raisins; 20 boxes Lemons, 3 chests Hyson Skin Tea; 100 kegs Butter. For Sale by Rowland & Triplett. December 31. tf 66
Information Wanted of ROBERT THOMPSON, WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Portsmouth , Captain M c Neal , from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson , resides at Newcastle upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in Newcastle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Norfolk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom-House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger, in Norfolk, in Virginia, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person who knew the said Robert , will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. tf 182
At Private Sale 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tierces Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 cases London Porter; 5 crates English Glassware, 5 bales Gurrahs, 2 do. Mow Sargas, 3 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilliland Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Cedars; 1 box brown Platters; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Mortars; 1 do. 7-8 with Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thicksets and Fancy Cards. The above will be sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17. tf
Isle of Wight County, to wit, November Court 1806. Henry Fanning, complainant, against Oliver Cocke and Thomas Fanning, defts. In Chancery. The Defendant Oliver Cocke not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of the General Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his Attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant Cocke appear here at February Court next, and answer the complainant's bill; and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Publick Ledger, in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and also posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County—And be it further ordered, that the defendant Thomas Fanning , retain the amount acknowledged by him in his answer to be in his hands, until the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, Nathl Young, c. c.
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275 10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500 Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 155
Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500 1 do. 2000 500 1 do. 3000 500 1 do. 4000 500 1 do. 5000 500 1 do. 6000 500 1 do. 7000 10,000 1 do. 8000 500 1 do. 9000 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow , merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newman , Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
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 Nails at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 3s 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 763
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker , St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens , Savannah; Adam Tunner , Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
Nova-Scotia POTATOES, MAY be had by applying at the Store of J. & W. Southgate , or to M c Peer Bacon , on Southgate's wharf. Dec. 8. tf
NORFOLK. PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars per Annum yearly, in advance.