Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-10-13 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 13, 1806.
[NO. 33.]
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 remarkable fine Ship DUMFRIES , not yet two years old; Virginia built, of the best materials, and well found, burthen 325 tons per register—she may be had much under the first cost, and on liberal credit. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Who have imported in the above Ship from Rotterdam, Holland Geneva; Cologne Mill Stones, 3 feet 8, 4 feet, and 4 feet 4; Sheathing Paper, &c. &c. October 10. 6t 247
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUS TRY , Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Peter Street, or to T. & W. A. Mistrad. October 10. tf 248
For Liverpool, The very excellent Ship MENTOR , Stephen Waterman, master, two years and an half old, and burthen 350 bds—she is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 23th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or N. Heron. Oct. 8. tf 239
For Boston, The Schooner SYLVIA , burthen 300 barrels. For freight or passage, apply to Fisk & Catlett. Oct. 8. tf 241
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED , Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogsheads burthen, sails easy and fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to Christopher Fry. October 7. tf 245
Received per the Sloop Farmer's Daughter , from Jamaica 41 puncheons high proof RUM. For Sale by Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Freight will be taken on low terms for EDENBOROUGH , on board said Sloop, if immediately offered. Sept. 29. tf 210
For Sale, The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogsheads 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. Sept. 24. tf 202
For Freight or Charter, The Ship JUNO , Thomas Ritson, master, burthen 3000 barrel Flour, or 375 bds Tobacco; will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. Sept. 22. tf 199
Also, The Ship COURTNEY , Wm. Bryant, master, burthen 1800 barrels Flour, or 200 hogsheads Tobacco; now ready to receive a cargo. Sept. 22. tf 199
Also, The Ship INDUSTRY , Noah Wright, master, burthen 3000 barrels Flour, or 375 hogsheads Tobacco, now at City Point, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. William Pennock. Sept. 22. tf 199
For Liverpool, The good Ship LAURA , Thomas Hood, master, burthen about 260 bds Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure. Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT , 12 crates Bottles; 20 do Earthenware. And in Store,  8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT , 73 crates Earthenware; 38 Hogsheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do.; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 hds. Cognac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Castle Soap; 25 baskets 12 cases Anniseed, 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 195
For Liverpool, The new, staunch, and remarkable swift-sailing Ship ELIZA , John W. Treadwell, master, will sail by the 1st of October, having two thirds of her cargo engaged. For freight, apply to the master on board at Gorham's wharf, or Phinehas Dana. Sept. 17. tf 189
For Freight or Charter, The Ship JANE , Melzar Joy, master, burthen 188 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for SALE, 77 Puncheons Jamaica RUM , Imported in said Ship. Sept. 3. tf 144
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship JASON , Titus Salter, master, burthen 240 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. August 29. tf 130
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA , William Daggett, Master, 400 hogsheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 128
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA , Captain Vickery, to a port in France, burthen 350 hogsheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
For ANTWERP, The good Ship PATSEY , David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—For the remainder, about 500 bales of cotton are wanted, which will be taken at a moderate freight, if application be immediately made to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & co. Richmond; Rambaut, Gemon, & co. Petersburg, or to James Maurice, & co. tf 109
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. August 20. tf 102
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA , Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 bds—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf 98
For Sale or Charter, The fast sailing Brig ANN ELIZABETH , Richard Owens, master, 4 years old, burthen about 1300 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Brown. Who has received from Madeira by said Brig, a few pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks London particular Madeira WINE , which will be sold low by applying as above. August 11. tf 66
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Brig ELIZABETH , Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 16. tf 968
One Hundred Dollars Reward. ON WEDNESDAY night last, a most nefarious attempt was made to set fire to the dwelling house of WRIGHT SOUTHGATE —The above reward will be given to any person, who will give such information as may lead to a discovery, and conviction of the perpetrator or perpetrators.  Wright Southgate, Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 243
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 Ho's Brown SALT, 100 pieces English Coarse, assorted; 9 cases of Buttons, 50 cases of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. tf 244
50 firkins BUTTER , for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 245
Advertisement. The interest of the estate requiring an immediate Sale, the Subscriber will sell a bargain, in the TRACT OF LAND , late the property of Christopher Gardner, deceased, containing one hundred acres, situated on the west side of Broad Creek, about three miles from Norfolk. It has on it a roomy comfortable Dwelling-House; one third of the Land is cleared, the remainder is in woods of good timber. A long credit will be given for the greatest part of the purchase money. Swepson Whitehead, Esq. October 10. tf 246
The Subscribers offer for Sale, 94 chests Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Sonchong TEAS, warranted good, 35 boxes half pint Tumblers; 1 do. Wine Glasses, 35 bags Green Coffee; 17 hogsheads Brown Sugar, 50 barrels Loaf Sugar, (Pennington's) 10 hds Antigua, 11 do Jamaica, 3 do. W. Island, and 30 barrels N. E. Rum, 27 pipes Holland Gin; 50 barrels Baltimore Whiskey, 11 do. Cognac Brandy, 525 boxes Candles, Soap, and Chocolate, 85 crates Crocker Ware, assorted, 175 casks wrought and cut Nails, and Spikes assorted, 10 ton patent Shot; 118 kegs English Gunpowder F & FF, 117 boxes London Crown Window Glass, 27 casks double refined Salt Petre, 175 lb. fresh Nutmegs; 120 do. Cinnamon and Cloves, 20 boxes cotton and wool Cards; 12 gross playing Cards, 1500 pieces Nankeen, 600 rheams writing and wrapping Paper, 150 lb. Flotation Indigo; 50 boxes fresh Mustard, 100 tiers Rice; 70 barrels Boston Beef—The above assortment will be sold on reasonable terms. Fisk & Catlett. Oct. 8. tf 240
FOR SALE, 11 Punch. St. Croix Rum, 10 do. Grenada do. 15 Casks Grenada Molasses; 11 bags Coffee, 8 Tons Fustick. Richard Boyce. October 8. tf 242
WANTED, Two or three young LADS , of decent connections, as apprentices on board the ship Sheffield . Apply to JOSIAH COWPER. October 8. tf 242
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:
 Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality.  Bezoar, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benezoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do.  Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, 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, Letharge of Gold, Salt, Petre refined, White Wax, Verdigree, Essences of Bergamot, Lemon, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac.  Hartshorne Shavings, Gysyer Pipes, Fewter 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 Laurels, 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 Oeddelock, Turington'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 GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noorh's MACHINES, URINALS, BRASS PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
FOR SALE, 4000 bushels Coarse SALT, received by the brig Rebecca, from Marennes, which will be sold low if taken from along side. ALSO, A few pipes Cognac BRANDY. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. Sept. 29. tf 211
FALL GOODS. The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper. J. & W. Southgate. Sept. 12. 2m 173
FOR SALE, 430 Shares MARINE STOCK, For Cash—Enquire of the Editor of this Paper. August 25. tf 113
SALT. 11,000 bush. Liverpool Blown SALT, loose and in sacks, on board the Ship Juno , captain Ritson, will be sold low if applied for immediately. William Pennock. Sept. 22. 200
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Mar-tinique CORNIALS. Oct. 7. tf 239
TO RENT, The HOUSE on Market-Square, lately occupied by Mrs. M'Dougal, as a boarding house. Apply to Edward Roberts. October 7. tf 231
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at six months sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 196
COPPER NAILS. Just received by the Father and Sons, capt. Hipkins, from London, 1700 wt. 4, 6, 10, & 24d wrought Copper NAILS, suitable for boat building. For Sale by Waddey, & Co. Eastern Shore, Northampton Court-Yard, Sept. 12. 1m 194
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. tf 224
GREEN COFFEE. 40 Tiers } Fine Jamaica Coffee, 40 Barrels } Landed from the Sloop Union . For Sale by William Pennock. Sept. 8. tf 163
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular MADEIRA WINE , A Cargo of 150 of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liveipool stoved do, 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 87
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
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per schooner Father and Sons, capt. Hipkins, from London, part of their supply of FALL GOODS, consisting of a handsome assortment of Best superfine broad Cloths, and Calsimers; fashionable Waistcoating; Gentlemen's Beaver and patent Silk Hats; silk, cotton, and worsted Hosiery; fine Irish Linens; Diapers, Sheeting, and Long Lawns; hand-some fur trim Calicoes; a few elegant Ladies' Shawls, and a variety of Fancy Articles. They are in expectation of receiving by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of Woolens, Hardware, &c. &c. Which will make their assortment very general, and which they will dispose of on the lowest terms by wholesale or retail, for cash or good paper. Sept. 5. tf 152
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russel, 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 then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years, A commodious BRICK-HOUSE, Situated on Smith's Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to Thomas Price. Who has for Sale, about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
A likely NEGRO MAN, 10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES, 700 Groce CORKS, 500 lb. excellent GLUE, 11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS, 105 Boxes Window GLASS, 175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS, 27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. July 28. 3m 25
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, 4 do. Stripe, do; Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 9 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfsacks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Bue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimere, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambery Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools com. leat, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimere; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazines, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 12. tf 193
Now landing on our wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, viz.—from the British Schooner Henry Morris, Capt. Dill, from Antigua, 44 hds. prime Muscovado SUGAR, 6 Puncheons Old RUM, and 2 hds. MOLASSES. From the British sloop Union , captain Livingstone, from Jamaica, 50 Hogsheads Fine Green COFFEE. From the American brig George , captain Cox, from St. Thomas, 19 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. C. & F. Whittle. Sept. 10. tf 167

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING OCT. 13, 1806.
TO PRINTERS.
The Editor of this Paper having received a new font of Letter from London, offers for sale the font of Bourgeois which has been lately used for the Publick Ledger; it originally contained 600 lb. has been used little more than two years, and with care.—A specimen of this Letter may be seen by referring to our editorial articles for some time past.
Also for Sale with the above, or separate, 300 lb. Pica, which has been very little used—and a few kegs of British PRINTING-INK, of good quality.
LEDGER-OFFICE, October 13th, 1806.
We have the pleasure this day, to present the PUBLICK LEDGER, to its patrons, in a new and handsome Type.
The next President.—The democratick President makers, not being able to agree among themselves in the choice of a successor to Mr. Jefferson, are coming forward with addresses to that gentleman, to prevail on him to be a candidate once more. For this object meetings have been held in all the wards in Philadelphia, and committees appointed. We shall not publish the proceedings of these meetings, they contain declarations, and observations, which we do not subscribe to. In what manner Mr. Jefferson will act, will be seen hereafter; it is our opinion that he will yield to the wishes of his friends.
The democrats have always boasted that the talents and patriotism of the country were with them, yet it appears that they have not one among them, that they can agree, possesses the requisite qualifications for a successor to Mr. Jefferson.
More recent accounts from the westward say, that the Spaniards are retreating, and this may be true. We do not look upon this retreat as any evidence of their being convinced of their pacific disposition; it is perhaps owing to a conviction that the present is not a favourable juncture for attacking us. And if the recent accounts from Europe are correct, and the war is continued, we shall hear no more of the Dons; the Corsican Emperor will order them to desist for the present, and they will obey. Our government may, and no doubt will avail itself of the occasion, and renew their money negotiations. They will not find the French emperor so haughty; a few millions of our dollars will make him and us good friends, and thus we shall go on in the old way.
A round-about rumour of Peace.—Arrived this day the brig Harriot, captain Wills, 17 days from Jamaica, and seven from Crooked-Island, informs that before he left Crooked-Island, the schooner Samuel, Captain Reed, of Edenton, (N. C.) arrived from Jamaica, which place he left on the 18th of September, and stated, that before he sailed, a vessel had arrived after a short passage from England, dispatched expressly with the intelligence of a peace being concluded between France, Spain, and Great-Britain. On this intelligence, the shipping and forts at Jamaica, fired a grand salute. The recent advices which have been received from England direct, render this intelligence very doubtful, indeed almost impossible.
The ship Hudson, captain Tombs, left Liverpool on the 19th August, but brought no news-papers. A letter of that date (of which the following is an extract) was dispatched to her whilst she lay at the Rock, from a respectable house in Liverpool to another in this city.
"I dispatch this letter in a boat to the Rock in time for the Hudson, "The Hamburg mail, just received, brings accounts that Prussia, Germany, and Sweden, have formed a coalition against France." The following is copied from "The Observer" a Sunday paper, (published the 17th of August, one day later than our accounts by the Sheffield). I cannot vouch for the truth of it; probably it is only a stock-jobbing business."
We copy the above from the New-York Mercantile Advertiser of Friday, received by the sloop George, Captain Fowler. We must confess that we do not place confidence in this intelligence; it appears to be a measure of too much importance to have been carried so suddenly into execution; but not if those nations were wise, they ought not to form such a coalition.
It has been hinted that a great man who does not value the clodhoppers of Pennsylvania any more than the dust under his feet—would accept of the late Judge Patterson's old shoes!
There are no less than seven persons said to be confident of succeeding the late Judge Patterson.
It is said that the contest for Judge Patterson's slippers, lies between Connecticut, Vermont, and Maryland—let us see whether Yazoo, or the future presidency—or the publick interest prevails!
Aurora.
On Tuesday last, the Fairfield Races commenced. The first day's race for the Richmond Jockey Club purse, of 500 dollars, was won by Mr. Tayloe's horse Top Gallant—started by Mr. Wormley.
B. H. Top Gallant, 1. 1. Mr. Mosby's B. H. Monticello, 2. 2. Mr. Hoomes's B. H. Young Peace-maker, 3. dist. Mr. J. Randolph's B. H. Hyperion, 4. 3. Mr. Hoskins's B. H. Ciron, 5. drawn.
The first heat was run in 8m. 22s. the last mile
of it, in 1m. 57s. Second heat, in 8m. 15s. Second Day.—Proprietor's Purse of 250 dollars. Mr. Wormley's c. h. Paragon, 1. 1. Mr. Ball's B. H. Brandy, 2. 2. Mr. J. Randolph's c. h. Post Boy, 3. dist. Mr. Burnley's c. h. M. Casket, 4. dist. Mr. Hoomes's B. H. Miss Eagle, dist. The first heat was forfeited by Brandy, in consequence of the improper conduct of his rider. First heat was run in 6m. 3s. second in 6m. 4s. Third day.—A Handy Cap for 100 dollars. Two mile heats.
Maj. Ball's s. h. Sir Harry 4 years old by Diomed, 1. 1. Colonel Seldon's h. Sweet Briar by Spread Eagle, 2. 2. Mr. Smock's Gelding by Spread Eagle, dist.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
COMMUNICATION.
Amongst the various means adopted by party spirit and malice, for the condemnation of Mr. J. Randolph, and those republican members, who thought and acted with him, during the last session of Congress: not the least unfounded and important, is the fabricated story, that he was disappointed in the expectation of being sent under a diplomatic appointment to Europe: and that a friend of his, Mr. Clark, carried about a paper last winter, to obtain subscribers to be presented to the executive for this purpose. The whole of this is a base calumny.
The following narrative is a true statement of the whole transaction; and in order that it may be presented in its proper point of view, it must be recollected that in the course of the last session, many remonstrances were sent to Congress from almost all the large commercial cities, against the conduct of the British government, in permitting and encouraging their cruisers and prize courts, in the capture and condemnation of American vessels, and recommending various expedients for obtaining redress for these aggressions. Some of them, particularly from Boston, strongly advised an extraordinary mission to the court of St. James's as the most conciliatory and efficacious.
About this time too, a resolution passed the Senate, countenancing this course of procedure. It then became a topic of general conversation at Washington, that a minister extraordinary was to be sent to London. And the conjecture was, who this would be. The superlative talents of Mr. Randolph, his high standing before that time with the executive branch of the government, knowing the general wish, and possessing the confidence of the people, the great services he had rendered his country, the ardent and inflexible integrity of his mind, with the importance of the embassy, all combined to point him out as the properest person for the station. The members of congress, who anxiously wished an amicable adjustment of differences with Britain, could not be indifferent to the expected appointment. The deepest interest of their country was the stake, and they felt a corresponding solicitude; the eyes of many of them was naturally turned to Mr. R.—Of this number was Mr. C. He mentioned the subject to several of the most conspicuous members, most, if not all of whom, approved the measure. Mr. C. then endeavoured to ascertain whether it was the intention of the executive to pursue this course; intending, if it was, to mention to the president, how agreeable it would be to the republicans, to give Mr. R. the appointment. He was sternly informed, that there was no thought of increasing the mission, as at that time there appeared but little hope of terminating the dispute by negotiation; that the fullest confidence was reposed in Mr. Monroe, our minister resident, who was competent to any emergency. The subject of Mr. R's appointment was then entirely dropped.
This is all that ever was done, and this done, without Mr. R's approbation or knowledge. As this matter was talked of for several days, and in mixed companies, Mr. C. thought it his duty to hint to Mr. R. the circumstance, not with a view to draw from him any expression of his opinion, but merely that he might be informed what was contemplated. Mr. R. turning to his friend, replied, "If I did not know you so well, I should suppose you were sent to me by the executive, to buy off my opposition, which they fancy must take place from the course they pursue." Mr. C. explained the reasons and motives of the suggestion, and nothing further past.
This affair never having assumed any shape but mere conversation, was supposed incapable of being misrepresented, or the cause of serious accusation; but what will not faction, party spirit, and prejudice do? For long before the session ended, and after the circumstance had happened; after Mr. R. had come openly out, and had used a bitter asperity towards some of the members, a gentleman one day came to Mr. C. and informed him that Matthew Lyon had just told him, that he (Mr. C.) had been carrying a paper about to get subscribers to send Mr. R. ambassador to England, and had referred him to Messrs. Crowninshield and Conrad for a confirmation of the intelligence. These gentlemen were, at the desire of Mr. C. instantly called out, who promptly contradicted the charge, and the member returned with contempt and indignation to Lyon with the information. This foolish story being, as Mr. C. supposed, crushed in the embryo, was thought no more of, and it would have forever continued unnoticed, but for a paragraph which appeared in the Enquirer of the 19th of September. The writer of this thought it justice to make the foregoing statement, every circumstance of which can be established in a court of justice.
October 1, 1806.
HAMPDEN.
STORM TO THE WEST.
It appears by the following letter from the Aurora, by the last evening's mail, that the period of hostilities in the Western Country, is not so close at hand, as was expected:
EXTRACT.—Natchitoches, 26th August, 1806.
"Mr. Freeman returned to this place on Saturday last, after having ascended 430 miles above this place, where the Spaniards had been waiting for him for five days. A little after the usual time for stopping for dinner, a detachment of the Spanish party amounting to 150 men, crossed the river in full gallop, with evident intention to charge our party. Capt. Sparks with great address, took possession of an elevated bank 30 feet above the surface of the water; and the men being provided with rests for their rifles, in such a manner as to have made an impression.—The Spanish commander appears to
have perceived our advantage, and the awkward situation in which he had placed himself and brought his troops to a halt immediately;—when a flag being hoisted, a conference took place between Mr. Freeman and the Spanish commander Vienne, who declared his positive orders to be, not to allow any armed force whatever to proceed beyond that place, and to repel by arms any attempt to proceed.—The conference continued about half an hour, when Mr. Freeman conceived it to be his duty to return, considering that the tract already explored was extensive, and the waters now become so shallow, that for the few preceding days they had to haul the boats over the sand banks.
"Mr. Freeman describes the land adjacent to this river as almost wholly composed of prairies and thick cane brakes; the latter are always an indication of rich land, and requires little more labour in clearing than that of a corn patch.
"Yesterday governor Claiborne arrived to concert measures with col. Cushing respecting our situation, and to organise the militia. In his conversation he appears to feel very sensibly the hostile conduct of the Spanish forces, and if I may trust my judgment, something energetic will take place at no great distance of time. The Spanish force is stationed about fifty miles from us, having fallen back to their former position on Bayou Pierre.
"This morning capt. Bowyer and his company arrived from Opelousas, and we expect three companies from Fort Adams, boats having been sent for them 12 or 14 days ago; collecting this force here would appear to indicate a determination to make the Spaniards recross the Sabine. If such is the determination, it puts the result of an engagement in favour without risk, but the troops here could not be better pleased than to march with only 200 men against the Spaniards on this side the Sabine.—We have no sort of apprehensions of danger here from any force the Spaniards can bring against us; the only fear here appear to be led forward; and the only fear that the Spaniards may escape without paying them for the trouble they have taken.
We are pleased to find that the mercantile cities have taken the alarm, at the avowed intention of the present administration, communicated through their National Intelligencer, to destroy the navy, leave commerce to protect itself, and in short to consider the mercantile and marine parts of the community as unworthy of protection.
The two following short and spirited essays, are copied from the Charleston Courier, and deserve our attention. It is only to substitute Norfolk for Charleston, and we see a picture of our own situation.
TO THE CITIZENS OF CHARLESTON.
On the defenceless state of its harbour.
An apology was made some years ago by the friends of the national executive for the shameful abandonment and neglect of this port and harbour, by alleging that the state legislature had made no cession of proper scites.—That excuse had however, been long ago removed.—The legislature has fully complied with the call of congress and passed the law required; and what have we gained by it? Not a stone has been laid for a new fort, not a cent has been extended to repair the old one, not a symptom of any intention to do any thing—indeed the only fort we have is an absolute burlesque on fortifications. It is a complete piece of antiquity, a mass of romantick ruins, which might ornament a gentleman's pleasure ground: but which constitutes no kind of defence, for in case of attack the assailant would be safer without the wall than within. But what more particularly excites alarm in this business is that by the terms of the cession, the scites are to be resumed by the state, unless the national executive fortify them within a limited period, which is rapidly passing away, and the probability is, that the scites will be forfeited by the non-compliance on the part of the President with the terms of the cession. The President cannot plead the want of funds, for congress appropriated last session a large sum for fortifications.—Congress adjourned in April, we are now in October, AND NOTHING IS DONE, and yet we hear of Miranda's expedition, of American citizens put to death by the Spaniards, of Yrujo's being forced on our government; in short every thing which makes a war with Spain an almost unavoidable calamity, unless we purchase peace with a few more millions. In the midst of all these disgraceful and perilous circumstances, it is recommended to the citizens to present a strong memorial to the President on the subject. If those who have been employed to speak for us and do our business want either capacity or the inclination to do it, if they take no interest in that which so deeply concerns us, or possess not the means of stating and enforcing our wishes and feelings, we must speak for ourselves.—when Balaam could not speak, his ass spoke for him, but thank God, we the people have a voice, and can make ourselves heard whenever we choose. Let us exhibit the will and the spirit, and our rulers must hear, listen and obey.
VOX POPULI.
Nothing in history of ministerial misconduct, or in the annals of national negligence, can be compared to the conduct of the government of this country, respecting its harbours. Admitting for a moment, tho' we never can accede to its truth, that there ought to be no floating defence for our commerce, and that no provisions of a naval kind ought to be made against the attack of marauding privateers; must we also concede the defence of our ports. If our government is mad enough to view the commerce of the country as an inferior consideration, will it go so far as to say, that the sea-port towns should be left naked and defenceless, open and incapable of resistance to foreign armaments. If there exists in its bosom, so determined a dislike to commerce and commercial men, that in defiance of justice and common reciprocity, the trade of the country alone is made to bear the burthens of the state, and is yet left unprotected; can administration forget that the property of those who are not merchants, the houses, the coaches and the carriages which go untaxed, are by the defenceless state of the ports left at the mercy of any enemy who may chuse to strike the first deadly blow, and entering the harbours, batter the cities and towns about the ears of the inhabitants.—Suppose the court of Spain, under the influence of Buonaparte, should think proper to surprise New York with a squadron of ships of war, and set fire to it—What atonement could be made to the sufferers?—None.—The penury and tardiness which re-
fused the means of defence, would certainly deny the means of retribution.
It is a dreadful consideration, that there is not an attitude in which the condition of the country can be viewed without its presenting some bad effect of the sinister plans and conduct of our government. The fear of encountering war offensively, has degenerated into a fear of defence, or even of preparation for defence; and an affected disregard for commerce, is made the pretext for penury and pusillanimity.
We know what progress the partiality of our recent administration to the agricultural interest and against the commercial, has made in the feelings of the former. The elective support of one body of men is purchased by injustice to the other; and a crude fantastical idea of the landed interest to the monied, is pleaded in justification. Is the executive at this time of day to be informed that, but for the merchant, the landholder would be the very poorest and most abject creature among men. Commerce may be said to be the gate-holder of every country, by whose means and permission alone, all that is desirable or useful is brought in from without—and all that is superfluous and useless is sent out to purchase it. That all the accommodations which raise civilized men above savages are procured by him; and that to him and his adventurous spirit only, society is indebted for every thing which refines the taste, improves the mind, polishes the manners, and in a word embellishes life, and supplies the senses with the objects of their highest delight. No work which ever fell from the pen of science, scholarship and genius would be better worth the diligent study of mankind, than the annals of commerce and the display of its uses, if the composition of the writer could be made to keep pace with the importance of the subject. Wherever it has flourished, and in proportion to its prosperity, the people have enjoyed the comforts of existence, facility and abundance. Well ordered government, independence, security of life, property and freedom have been its constant attendants. The President is a scholar—a reading man. Is it possible that these considerations can have escaped him? What does he think of England which for centuries has been known to be the country where liberty was cradled and nursed—The asylum of freedom where property liberally presented itself to the hand of industry, and was with the greatest safety enjoyed?—Or, if England displease him, what does he think of Carthage, speaking of the commercial constitution of which that wisest of men, Aristotle says that it was, the most perfect in the world.
WASHINGTON CITY, October 8.
The late official information from the westward, down to the 30th of August at Natchitoches, states that the Spanish forces, after having remained from the 10th to the 19th of August, within 17 miles of that place, fell back on the 19th to the Bayou Pierre, a post not heretofore delivered to the United States, and about 60 miles from Natchitoches; where they still remained.
It was considered as doubtful whether this retrograde march was occasioned by the want of provisions, in which they were very deficient, or whether it indicated a purpose to retire permanently beyond the boundary of the territory delivered to us.
Governor Claiborne had reached Natchitoches on the 24th of August, and was making arrangements for calling out the militia in case of necessity.
General Wilkinson had passed through Fort Adams for Natchitoches. He expresses a hope of being able to induce the Spanish governor to withdraw his forces without resorting to coercive measures; and a confidence in case he should not, of being able to compel him.
Mr. Freeman, after ascending the Red River about 600 miles, had returned, with his exploring party to Natchitoches. Although it was contemplated that he should proceed farther, yet owing to the season and lowness of the water, he had reached the highest practicable point, and would have voluntarily returned in a few days, independently of the menace of the Spaniards.
The following observations are copied from a late London paper, and will be found to merit the consideration of our mercantile and marine friends.
"As every subject respecting the improvement of the state of our Merchant seamen, should be regarded by our political governors; if you deem the following observations, on the necessity of determining the sea-worthiness of every merchant vessel, before she is permitted to proceed to sea, worthy a place in your publication; the attention of many thousands, amongst whom your work is circulated may be drawn to a subject of the highest national importance.—As the progress of all improvement is often guided and determined by the variety of human intellect; it will necessarily follow, that many prejudices in the minds of men must be overcome, ere the general adoption of any plan, however self-evidently useful, can be effected: of these prejudices, there are none more powerful than those which are swayed by interest.—Since the shipping interests have in a great degree, changed hands from the merchant owners, and now are divided through a variety of shares amongst men, whose occupations are connected with means of the equipment of ships; each having his own individual profit out of the articles he deals in; and to share the produce of the seaman's life of toil and danger: their safety and comforts are liable to be neglected, in a manner highly prejudicial to the general interests of the country.—To evince this, I shall relate an instance which came to my knowledge, in my attendance in one of our courts of justice; which I have been in the habit of frequenting, in order to learn our system of maritime jurisprudence, as exhibited in our civil courts; and it has greatly excited my surprise that causes in sea affairs should be determined by juries of landsmen, when the court of admiralty, where the brethren of the Trinity house may be summoned, is a more competent court in the opinion of many well versed in the jurisprudence of the country.—A cause was trying before Lord Ellenborough in Guildhall in 1805, which related to the sea worthiness of a ship called the Flora, and which meeting with a gale of wind, in her passage from Honduras with a cargo of mahogany, was obliged to put into Charleston; where she was found so rotten and defective, as to sell for only 150 dollars, and was sunk in a marsh for a dock. In the course of the trial it was proved that her timbers were so bad, that in the opinion of the ship builders who were examined, it was surprising how she lived at sea; and that this could not have arisen from any vio-

lence of the storm, but from having been sent to sea in a condition not sea-worthy: and thus the insurance, I believe, was lost. Had the gale increased, the ship in all probability would have foundered, and the crew never more been heard of. Who would have avenged the sacrifice of so many valuable lives, at the shrine of avaricious commercial speculations? I was sorry to observe in the course of the trial, that when both the plaintiff's and defendant's counsel admitted, that the master of the ship was in court; that although "they" refused to examine him, the judge or foreman of the jury had not insisted on his being called on in evidence, as I had reason to imagine many important facts would have been elucidated. Are seamen's lives like the public money of so little value? The suggestion immediately occurred to my mind of the necessity there is of having an establishment, at every principal seaport in the empire, of naval officers; to judge and determine on the seaworthiness, stores, sails, rigging, and provisions of every ship and vessel leaving port; so that no ship's company might again suffer, as many have done, unheard of misery from such causes. How many ships have foundered at sea, and crews of hardy seamen been buried in the deep from similar causes! The East India company deem it necessary to have surveyors to judge of the state of their ships, ere they are sent to sea; nor are they suffered to perform more than a certain number of voyages; surely, every department of merchant shipping ought to be under similar regulations. If the list of ships wrecked, and totally lost, with their crews, during the last ten years were examined, and enquiry made into the causes, I apprehend very many instances would be adduced of avarice and depravity; which would show how great the necessity is, of curbing them by the establishment I now recommend to the attention of the legislature. I shall recite another circumstance to enforce this argument.—In a convoy, which left the West Indies some time past, was a ship which for the sake of the owner's feelings I forbear to name, which had buried her commander and lost several of her crew by the fatal yellow fever; she was so badly found in provisions, that in the course of the passage home, the crew were reduced to very great distress: some of the humane and worthy commanders in the trade, who knew her wants, kindly proffered the chief mate, who had become commander a supply of provisions. He refused the kind offer, probably under the idea of ingratiating himself with his owners, and securing the command next voyage, by saving "such an unnecessary" expence. These are solitary instances of depravity, which for the honour of my country, I wish it was not in my power to produce more of."
[There is certainly a great deal of justice in the following sentence; yet it is such a cause, as we believe a court in this country would not entertain.]
Court of Session, Scotland. —BLACK v. the owner of a coal-pit.—Black returned home on horseback, in a dark night, by a road leading through the defendant's estate, fell into a coal-pit, and was drowned. The pit for many years had been abandoned, and the mouth had been surrounded by a wall of stone and lime, which, at the time of the accident, was about 18 inches high; it lay about 4 feet from the road, which had been a road used by the proprietor when the coal was formerly wrought, but which, was also frequently used by the neighbourhood.—The action was brought by the children of the deceased for reparation of the loss sustained by the death of their father. The lords found the defendant liable in damages 800L800. and expenses L100.
New-York, October 6.
General Wilkinson left St. Lewis, the 21st August for New Orleans—his arrival was expected between the 8th and 10th September.
The American troops on the Sabine, it is understood, will remain in statu quo till the commander in chief arrive—which could not be before the 20th of September.
Captain Freeman's expedition has returned.
Kingston, (Jam.) August 30.
The Ferret brig, of 18 guns, the hon. captain Cadogan, sailed on Sunday morning for Coro, captain the Spanish main, having on board captain James Ledlie, of the Columbian army, who returns with answers from Sir Eyre Coote and admiral Dacres to the dispatches addressed to them, and received here on the 15th instant, from general Francisco de Miranda.
We understand that the heads of our government have expressed themselves in high terms of approbation of the laudable purposes general Miranda is aiming at, and regret much that they are precluded from giving him the assistance which his views demand, as they cannot take so great a responsibility on themselves, not having had any communication from his majesty's ministers on the subject. It is much to be lamented that no assistance could be afforded the general from this quarter, as we are well assured that a few hundred men, tolerably disciplined, would have effected all he wished for in a few weeks—a junction with a considerable body of men now encamped ready to join him; but which he cannot attempt with the force at present under his command.
The Stork sloop of war, of 18 guns, captain Le Geyt; the Flying Fish schooner, of 12 guns, lieutenant Price, and the Pike schooner of five guns, lieutenant Oatley, sailed on Monday for Coro.
On General Miranda's debarkation at Coro, he immediately issued considerable numbers, printed in the Spanish language, on a large type, of the following
PROCLAMATION.
DON FRANCISCO DE MIRANDA, commander in chief of the Columbian Army, to the inhabitants of the Continent of Columbian America:
Brave Countrymen and Friends,
Obedient to your wishes, and to the repeated requests and calls of the country, to whose service we have cheerfully consecrated the greater part of our lives, we have disembarked in this province of Caracas. The opportunity and time appear to us highly favourable for the completion of our designs; and all persons composing this army are your friends or countrymen; all resolved to sacrifice their lives, if necessary, for your liberty and independence, under the auspices and protection of the British Navy.—With these auxiliaries, we can safely say, that the day will come when our America, recovering her Sovereign Independence, her sons will be able free-
ly to shew to the universe their exalted spirit. The oppressive, unfeeling government which has obscured our finer qualities, and blackened with calumnies our deference and character, managed also to maintain her abominable system of administration for three successive centuries, but never was able to eradicate from our hearts those moral and civil virtues which a holy religion, and a regular code of laws, incorporated with our customs, and led to an honest and natural course of action.
Let us be worthy then of those admirable qualities that the mean, odious agents of the court of Madrid being expelled, we may be able quietly to establish the civil order necessary to the completion of so honourable an undertaking. The recovery of our rights as citizens, and of our national glory as Columbian Americans, will be amongst the least benefits we shall derive from that so just and necessary determination.
The innocent Indians and other men will consider us all as brother citizens, and that precedence belongs only to merit and virtue, in which belief they will primarily obtain, most certainly, military and civil recompenses, the reward of merit alone.
If the Dutch and Portuguese were able in former times to throw off the yoke of Spanish oppression; if the Swiss and Americans, our neighbours, have equally succeeded to establish their liberty and independence with the general applause of the world, and to the benefit of their inhabitants, when each of them, separately, scarcely contained two or three millions of people. Why then shall we, who are at least sixteen millions, not be able easily to extricate ourselves? Possessing besides, over and above these considerations, the most fertile, inexhaustible, and rich continent in the known world! The fact is that it depends solely upon our own will—and, that the will, progressing to our independence. Union will assure to us permanent and perpetual happiness; the Divine Providence ordains it, to alleviate the miseries of our unhappy countrymen and for the protection and benefit of the human species!
Those people, who are timorous or less instructed, and who wish to inform themselves of the ground work, of the justice and equity which those proceedings require—joined to the historical truths that prove the inconceivable ingratitude, unheard of cruelties, and atrocious persecutions of the Spanish government, towards the innocent and unhappy inhabitants of the New World, almost from the moment of its discovery, will read the subjoined address of Don Juan Viscardo, of the Order of Jesus, directed to his countrymen and they will find in it irrefragable proofs and solid arguments in favour of our cause, dictated by a holy man, at a time when he was about taking leave of this world, to appear before the Creator of the Universe.
To carry this plan into its due effect with security and efficacy, the citizens will be obliged, without distinction of classes or station, (ecclesiastics only excepted in the parts where they may be appointed) to conform themselves strictly to the following articles:
I. Every person, military, judicial, civil, not ecclesiastical, who exercises any authority granted by the court of Madrid, shall suspend pro facto their functions—and those who may continue them after the present publication, as well as those who obey such persons, shall be severely punished.
II. The ecclesiastical courts and courts of justice in all the cities, towns and places, shall exercise, ad interim , all the functions of government, civil, administrative, and judicial, with personal responsibility, and regulated by the laws of the country; and the curates of parishes and missionaries shall remain in their respective churches and parishes, without altering the exercise of their sacred functions.
III. All the ecclesiastical courts and courts of justice shall send one or two deputies to the head quarters of the army, in order that they may unite themselves in a general assembly on our arrival in the capital—and to form there a provisional government which may lead in due time to another government general and permanent, with the consent of all the nation.
IV. Every citizen from the age of 16 to 55 years shall repair without fail to the army, bringing with him such arms as he may be able to procure—and, if they have none, they shall receive them from the military depots of the army.
V. The citizen who may have the baseness to make a common cause with the agents of the Spanish government, or who may be found with arms, encamped, in any garrison or place of strength for the said government, shall be treated as a traitor to his country. If any person in the actual service of Spain shall be so pusillanimous as to believe that they are in honour bound to serve against the independence of their country, they shall be for ever banished the country.
VI. On the contrary, all those who are exercising any military, civil, or whatever other employ, who may join with promptitude the standard of the country, shall receive honours and employments proportioned to the zeal and love of the country which they may have manifested in such an important conjuncture: Soldiers and Seamen shall be equally rewarded according to their capacity and zeal.
VII. The treasurers of the public money shall immediately deposit the same with the Administrators Civil and Ecclesiastical—who shall nominate persons capable of managing the same, and for the supply of the Columbian Army with whatever may be necessary to its maintenance and operations—not only in money, but also in provisions, clothing, vegetables, carriages, mules, horses, &c.
VIII. In order to prevent all kinds of insult or aggression on the part of the soldiers or the advanced posts of the army—the magistrates and Parish Priests of the cities, towns, and villages, (under their personal responsibility) shall cause to be fixed the colours or ensign of the National Independence, in the highest and most conspicuous parts of the churches, and the citizens shall also wear in their hats the cockade which denotes them to be such, since without which, they would not be respected and protected as brothers.
IX. This proclamation shall be fixed, by the priests and magistrates, on the doors of the parish churches and all public buildings, in order that it may be speedily notified to all the inhabitants; they shall also read in the churches, and in every civil court, once a day at least, the pamphlet, formerly mentioned, written by J. Viscardo, which accompanies this edict.
X. Whoever shall hinder, retard, or neglect the completion of the nine preceding articles, shall be considered as a publick offender, and punished immediately with exemplary severity.—The publick good is the supreme law.
Done at Head-Quarters, at Coro, 2d of August, 1806.
FRAN. DE MIRANDA.
Thos. Molini, Secretary.
LONDON, August 16.
CAPITULATION OF GAETA.
Articles of Capitulation demanded by the Garrison of Gaeta, after a Siege of five months, and after two breaches were made.
Art. 1.—The service of the Holy Catholic Apostolick, and Roman Religion, shall be respected and preserved. Answer. Granted.—Art. 2. All the garrison shall be permitted to embark with their arms, baggage, provisions, and the whole train of field pieces in the place.—Ans. In consideration of the brave defence made by the garrison, they are permitted to embark with their arms and provisions; it being understood, that the troops which compose it shall not carry arms, nor serve against France and her allies, nor against those of his majesty Joseph Napoleon, during one year and a day, either upon the continent, or in the islands. Eight pieces of field cannon are granted to the garrison; the rest of the field artillery, that of the fortress, and all the magazines, as well the ammunition as victuals, and other military effects, shall be faithfully delivered up to the French army, without dilapidation.—At the same time, provisions for ten days shall be granted to the garrison.—Art. 3. All the wounded who remain in the place, as well as the sick, shall enjoy all the rights of hospitality, and shall be treated every one according to his rank. Every thing necessary shall be furnished by the French army.—Ans. Granted.—Art. 4. All persons employed under the crown, such as the civil governors, the auditor of the army, and all the members of the little tribunal, shall be respected in their persons, their properties, and their families. No individual who may wish to leave the place, and to change his country, shall be prevented, neither he nor his family. Individuals, in this case, for their own security, will provide themselves with the necessary passports.—Ans. Granted.—5. Twenty-four hours after the ratification of the present capitulation, the interval during which the Neapolitan troops will embark, the French troops may enter the place. During this interval, an officer of artillery of the fortress, conjointly with an officer of the French artillery, shall proceed to the surrender of the place, as far as relates to the artillery, the ammunition, and the other effects. Ans. On the 19th of July, at eight in the evening, all the troops composing the garrison of Gaeta must be embarked. Nevertheless, the same day, at precisely five in the morning, the principal gate of the city, and the postern of the bastion of Breccia in front of the fortification, shall be surrendered to the French troops. No French soldier shall be permitted to enter the town, or the citadel, except the officers and commissaries charged with receiving the artillery and magazines of the place.—At eight in the evening, the town, the whole front towards the sea coast, shall be occupied by the imperial and royal troops.—Made, agreed and subscribed, on the part of the garrison, by M. Louis Bardet, Lieutenant-Colonel of Engineers, and Gaetano Barone, captain commandant of the First Free Corps, provided with full powers by Colonel Francesco Hotz, commandant, and, ad interim governor of the place; and on the part of his Excellency the marshal of the empire, Massena, commanding the besieging army before Gaeta, by the general of brigade Francheschi, commandant of the Legion of Honour, &c. provided with full powers by the marshal.
(Signed) LOUIS BARDET. CATANO BARONE. MASSENA. (Approved) July 16, 1806.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
British brig Union, Mullen, 65 days from Guernsey, Wine, R. Gibson—Aug. 18, in lat. 44, long. 15, was boarded by the Castor frigate having 12 merchantmen under convoy from Gibraltar—Spoke Sept. 13, in lat. 41, long. 44, an American ship 22 days from Liverpool bound to New-York—Oct. 3, lat 38, long. 66, ship Bedford, of Portsmouth 5 days from Boston, bound to Guadalupe.
Brig Harriot, Wills 17 days from Jamaica and 7 from Crooked Island, Rum and Salt, C. Fry. The sch'r Samuel, Read, sailed for Edenton from Crooked Island the same day.
Brig Mount Vernon, Owens, 63 days from Rotterdam, Ballast, bound to City Point—Aug. 20, in lat. 39, long. 59, in a gale carried away fore and main-topsails, and fore-top-sail yard.—Friday last, off Cape Henry, was boarded by H. B. M's. ship Bellona, of 74 guns, and treated very politely.
Ship Amiable Antoinette, Williams, 61 days from Nantes, Ballast, J. & W. Bell, Petersburg.—Left there Aug. 12, ships William Penn, Watson, to sail for Norfolk in 8 days; Baltic, Misseron, of Charleston, discharging; Mississippi, Skidmore, to sail in 2 days for Rochefort; Penelope, Jappe, uncertain—Independence, Ingram, uncertain—brig Ellen, 35 days, from Boston, performing quarantine.—Sept. 2, in lat. 36, 53, long. 27, 53, was boarded by H. B. M's. frigate Amelia, Lord Stuart, cruising for the Lima ships, treated very politely.—19th, lat. 37, 06, long. 53, 22, boarded by the French ship Cassard of 74 guns, one of Jerome Buonaparte's squadron: a number of the crew sick with the scurvy, and 20 had died: detained 2 hours and treated politely.—Oct. 1, lat. 38, 8, long. 60, 15, boarded by H. B. M's. frigate Cleopatra, capt. Love, from Halifax bound to Antigua, 2 ships & 2 schooners in company—politely treated.—9th, lat. 36, 42, long. 69, 37, spoke brig Susan, Forsythe, 3 days from New London bound to Barbados—same day, ship Merrimack, Ahron, from Vera Cruz bound to Tonningen, 32 days out.
Sloop George, Fowler, 36 hours from New York, The ship Huntress, Chase, sailed from Liverpool for Norfolk, the 15th Aug.
The British sloop of war Wolf, was lost on Hancaga, the 2d Sept.
The brig Albert, Fraser, of this port, arrived at Charleston from Matanzas, the 26th ult. in 30 days
Gould's Packet will sail for Baltimore on WEDNESDAY. Oct. 13.
Landing from on board the Jane, captain Pearson, from Philadelphia, Loaf SUGAR, in hogsheads. And from Richmond, Prime BUTTER in firkins. James Herron. October 3. 228
Sales at Auction.
BY WM. B. LAMB On Wednesday, the 15th inst. at his Office, at XI o'Clock, 5 pipes old London part. Madeira WINE, 1 do. French Brandy; 4 Puncheons Rum, 7 hds. Sugar. Oct. 13. 556
Lands for Sale, BY Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, Will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following
LOTS OF LAND,
situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Butte and Dunmore-Streets, running thence along Butte-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Streets, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-Street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't. B. Taylor. October 13. 252
For Sale on board the Ship Dumfries, A few boxes of Glass, 2 jett y 1 1/2; a case of Dutch Quills; a few pieces Pickleboxes; handsome German Baskets and Table Mats; a quantity of Stone Jugs and Butter Pots; also, a few Stone tiles, for bottling Cyder. October 13. 253
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, master, burthen 420 hds. Two thirds of a freight will be accepted to any part of Europe. Apply to Josiah Cowper, or C. & F. Whittle. October 13. 254
For PHILADELPHIA, The fast sailing Schooner SALLY, James Johnston, master, will sail on Thursday next. For passage only, having good accommodations apply to the master on board, or Alexander Maclure. October 13. 249
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The good ship JOHN & NICE, J. L. Baker, master, burthen 180 tons. Also, The Brig HARRIET, John Willis, master, burthen 107 tons, can be ready, to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. Who offers for Sale, 27 Casks Brown Stout, containing 6 1/2 doz. each, Imported in the Ship John and Niece, from London, and 2,500 bushels excellent Salt, from Crooked-Island, on board the brig Harriet. October 13. 250
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marseilles, 600 hds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hais, 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cognac Brandy; 120 hds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes West India Gin; 800 cwt. Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. 251
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. 25
On Wednesday, 29th inst. will be Sold before the Rawleigh Door, in this city, upon a credit of one and two years, Two elegant and full bred
STUD HORSES,
one of them seven years old, was got by Charlester; the other, three years old, by Limplighter—Their pedigree will be shown on the day of Sale. Williamsburg, October 2. 1aw3w 327
One Hundred Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending (and lodging in any jail so that the Subscriber may get him again) Negro CHARLES, who ran off the last of July, without any reason, as he never received any punishment from me. He is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, stout made, and remarkably black, has lost two of his front teeth, plays well on the violin, & is remarkably complacent & smiling when spoken to, saying yes to almost every word said to him; he has been accustomed to go in a craft, and well acquainted with farming. I purchased him some time ago of a Mr. Hinton, at the mouth of Rappahannock, who wrote me a soon after he had received my money, and returned home, to be on my guard, as he expected he would run off; but I did not profit by his advice, supposing the treatment I gave would induce him not to leave me—I will give Thirty Dollars if taken within fifty miles of Norfolk; Fifty if over fifty miles, or One Hundred Dollars if taken out of the state and delivered to me—I will likewise give Fifty Dollars to any person who will give me information so as to convict any one of harbouring, employing, or carrying him out of the state, having a firm belief he has been harboured by persons in the vicinity of this place. Adam Lindsay. Hermitage, near Norfolk, Oct. 3. 1aw3w 223
A Reward of Twenty Dollars
WILL be paid by the Subscriber for apprehending my Negro Fellow TOM, who absconded from Petersburg last March; he is about 5 feet high, has a large mouth, very thick upper lips, and remarkable upper broad teeth before, and speaks in a whining manner, as if he had a cold; he has not the use of his fore-finger on the left hand; he is a good rock-borer, and a pretty handy fellow at almost any rough job—I have reason to believe he is gone to Norfolk if he is taken up there, the above reward will be paid by Messrs. Shanks & Binford, and all other reasonable charges. George Robertson. Chesterfield, Sept. 10. 1aw4w 160
Information Wanted of
ROBERT THOMPSON,
WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Portsmouth, Captain McNeal, 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 to Bristol, 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. 184

ances, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the same will be void.  VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed by themselves, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the fire happened, not concerning the loss or damage, but that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavit and certificate are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy.  IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.  X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.  * Persons desirous of effecting Insurance, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR, in Norfolk, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorised to grant Policies on behalf of the Company.  LONDON, 1806. 4w1awt 158
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, FOR SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 5. tf 150  FOR SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gm. CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, on extensive and good as- ment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
Ran-away from the Subscriber, a negro man named TOM, about 45 years of age, a short thick fellow, about 5 feet high, speaks with a little of the Guinea accent; has lost all his fingers on one hand, and two on the other, by frost, his thumbs are saved on both. I purchased him from Naus-mond, but he may be lurking about Norfolk. I will give Twenty Dollars if taken out of Norfolk or Portsmouth, or Fifteen if in either of them, and delivered to me. John Cox. September 1. tf 134
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do cut do. 130 do. SQUAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
NOTICE. The partnership of S. MARKS, jun. & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and S. Marks, jun. is fully authorised, to settle the said concern. S. Marks, jun. Henry Bull. August 28. tf 122
NORFOLK BOROUGH. In Common Hall, Sept. 27, 1806. ON motion, Resolved, that Mr. John Southgate, Mr. Richard L. Green, and Mr. John Bramble, be a committee for the examination of all accounts against the Corporation, till the 24th June next, and that this resolution be published three weeks in the Norfolk Herald and the Publick Ledger. A copy, Teste, 213 Wm. Sharp, c. c. h.
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, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has just received for Sale, 260 Pieces India COTTONS, 10 Boxes half pint TUMBLERS, 2 Casks German STEEL, 12 Bales Coarse LINEN, 5 Hampers BOTTLES. Also on hand, 10,000 BAGS of 2 and 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 800 Pieces BAGGING in bales. 160 Boxes best Spanish SEGARS, 700 Groce CORKS, 90 Boxes English and Baltimore Win- dow GLASS. Sept. 26. 6w 206
TO RENT, For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and Valuable PLANTATION, Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hope, sen. of Hampton, which lease expires the last day of December, 1806. It has a very valuable orchard on it, joins Hampton on one side, and Hampton river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without the convenience of land carriages. For terms apply to Lockey Curle. Warwick, September 24. 6w 208
The partnership of Taylor, Barraud, and Hansford, will be dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of October next. All those indebted to that concern, or to Taylor and Barraud, are requested to settle their accounts—The business will in future be conducted by Barraud and Hansford. James Taylor, P. Barraud, Lewis Hansford. Sept. 13. 4w 178
THE SUBSCRIBER, After practising Physick, &c. for upwards of forty years, finds it necessary to decline the laborious part of the profession. He proposes, however, (if his health permits) to visit and prescribe to any of his old patients, who may require his assistance, and will give his advice to others who may incline to consult him. James Taylor. October 2. 3w 225
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 96
NOTICE. 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 dollars, 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 Newsum, 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
NOTICE. The Subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Land, offers for Sale The following valuable PROPERTY, viz. In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a complete dairy and store room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smoke-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware-house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, with an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 15, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high laid, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lot are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Warehouse and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Warehouse on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice. Elizabeth-City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
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 Land 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 8 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 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 Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
FOR RENT, or Storage received, That large and commodious WAREHOUSE, on Hutchings' wharf. For terms, apply to John Brown, or Wm. Cammack. August 4. tf 44
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 50 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales Fine CASSAS, 5 do Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2 631
THE SUBSCRIBERS TO Carpenter's Monthly Register, are informed that Nos. 10, 11, 12, are received, and will be delivered to the Subscribers on application at the Office or the Publick Ledger. October 1. 6t 2140
FOR SALE, New-York and English SLATE, A few Boxes Havana SEGARS, of superior quality, 1 Cask TAMARINDS.—Apply to Reilley & Tunis. Sept. 5. 151
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance
Phoenix Fire Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereunto subjoined. N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. tf 157
PROPOSALS From the PHENIX COMPANY, OF LONDON, For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
* In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurances against Fire. No. I. Hazards of the First Class, viz. Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous contained in such buildings. For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II. Hazards of the Second Class, viz. Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles. Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous, contained in such buildings. Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class. For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
No. III. Hazards of the Third Class, viz. Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick. Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such buildings. Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class. For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV. Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz. Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such Buildings. Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-Petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in Buildings of the third class. For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 dollars.
* Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire. † Larger sums may be insured by special agreement.—All buildings in contiguous to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium.—The rates may also in some cases be proportionally moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security. ‡ Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Mill-Houses, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionably increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE. I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—also, the name or names of the present occupiers. Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein. All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Coke, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates. In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force. II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property. III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever, nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning. IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured. V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy. VI. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give notice of any other Insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other Insurance to be endorsed on their policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a ratable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss. VII. No order for Insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the office; and all persons desirous to continue their insur-
NOTICE. Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit: 1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections. 2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town. 3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns. 5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth. 6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge. 7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, as to bringing vessels to their moorings in the harbour, but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other. 8th. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river. 9th. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plum's to Tainer's Creek. Sept. 29. tma 207
At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1806. John Gardner, jun. Jonathan Worth, and Woodbridge Odlin, Merchants, trading under the firm of John Gardner, jun. and Co. Compl'rs. AGAINST Francis and Francis, G. Robinson, absent debtors, Complay and Fortesque Whittle, and John Davis, Defs. In Chancery. The Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson, 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 Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some paper printed in the Borough of Norfolk for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of this Borough: and it is further ordered, that the Defendants Complay and Fortesque Whittle, and John Davis, who have effects of the said Francis and Francis G. Robinson, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them till the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, 139 William Sharp, c. n. b. 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. 70,257 10,623 129,635 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. 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 dollars, 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 Newsum, 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
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 96
FOR SALE. The Subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Land, offers for Sale The following valuable PROPERTY, viz. In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a complete dairy and store room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smoke-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware-house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, with an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 15, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high laid, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lot are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Warehouse and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Warehouse on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice. Elizabeth-City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
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 Land 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 8 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 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 Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.