Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-10-28 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  UNT HOC TEMPTAM SUA PRÆMIA LUST
[VOL. V.
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 1808.
NO. 45.]
 The Ship SHEFFIELD, NOW LOADING For LIVERPOOL, will sail as soon as permission can be obtained. She has elegant accommodations for a few passengers, if applied for in time; otherwise small freight will be taken. Apply to Josiah Coxoper. Oct. 26   For NEW-ORLEANS, The Brig Louisiana Packet, O'WHEELock, Master.—Will sail on the 8th of November. For passage having excellent accommodations, apply to Jennings & Roddey. Oct. 25.   For BOSTON, The Schooner BEAVER, Will take Freight for Boston, and will sail with all convenient dispatch. For particulars enquire of Edward Clark, WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, The CARGO of said Schooner, Consisting of SPARS, SCANTLING, & PLANK. October 24   For Charter, to the West Indies, The fast sailing brig STRANGER, John Perkins, master, burthen about 1300 barrels, is ready to receive a cargo. Moses Myers. October 19.   For LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing coppered Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hogheads of tobacco—will receive on freight a cargo immediately, and sail on the embargo being off. Also for Freight or Sale. The fast sailing coppered Ship ARTIC, Samuel Davis, master, Philadelphia built, burthen about 200 tons, seven years old, now ready to receive a cargo. Also for Freight or Sale. The Brig EXPERIMENT, Henry Dickson, master, burthen 140 tons, and will carry 1100 barrels flour. For terms apply to William Dickson. October 7.   For Charter, The Ship JANE, Burthen 420 tons. THE Ship INDUSTRY, Burthen 280 tons. AND THE Ship COURTNEY, Burthen 200 tons. These Ships will be ready to receive cargoes in 15 days, and may commence loading for any port where an American vessel can with safety go to—the freight to be settled when a clearance can be obtained. Apply to William Pennock. October 5.   FOR SALE, A fine New SCHOONER of 125 tons burthen, will carry about 1000 barrels, now ready to launch, her cabin and joiner's work complete, built in Mathews. Also, A very handsome Pilot-Boat built SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, measures 81 feet on deck, complete, and can be launched in a few days. Also, One ditto of similar dimensions, can be launched in a month, the rigging of the two last is now fitting. Also, A new BRIG of 190 tons, completely fitted, now lying at Loyall's wharf. Also, A VESSEL of 185 tons, on the stocks, can be launched in a month. This vessel is of superior model and workmanship, and all her materials completely seasoned. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. September 28.  FOR SALE. On board the British ship John, capt. Gilmer, just arrived from Liverpool, 250 Tons STOVE SALT, loose and in sacks 50 crates QUEEN'S WARE —By C. & F. Whittle. October 24  FOR SALE, Low for Cash, or approved paper at 60 days, The CARGO of the brig Agnes, CONSISTING OF 50 hlids New-England RUM, 20 barrels BEEF, 60 ditto PORK, 250 casks LIME, 220 boxes SOAP, 50 do. CANDLES, 25 do. SMOKED HERRINGS, 30 barrels POTATOES. Edward Clark. Oct. 24.  I WANT A few Thousand Bushels of CORN — The Yellow preferred. MOSES MYERS. October 24.
Foreign Intelligence.
FURTHER EXTRACTS
From papers received at the office of the Publick Ledger by the British barque Acasto , capt. Barlow, 34 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, September 17.
Suspension of arms agreed upon between lieutenant-general sir Arthur Wellesley, K. B. on the one part, and the general of division Kellermann, grand officer of the legion of honour, commander of the order of the iron crown, and grand cross of the order of the lion of Bavaria, on the other part, each having power from the respective generals of the French and English armies.
Head-quarters of the English army, August 22, 1808.
Art. I. There shall be, from this date, a suspension of arms between the armies of his Britannic majesty and his imperial and royal majesty, Napoleon I. for the purpose of negotiating a convention for the evacuation of Portugal by the French army.
II. The generals in chief of the two armies, and the commander in chief of the British fleet at the entrance of the Tagus, will appoint a day to assemble on such part of the coast as shall be judged convenient, to negotiate and conclude the said convention.
III. The river of Sado shall form the line of demarcation to be established between the two armies; Torres Vedras shall not be occupied by either.
IV. The general in chief of the English army undertakes to include the Portuguese armies in this suspension of arms, and for them the line of demarcation shall be established from Leira to Thomar.
V. It is agreed provisionally that the French army shall not in any case, be considered as prisoners of war; that all the individuals who compose it shall be transported to France with their arms and baggage, and the whole of their private property, from which nothing shall be excepted.
VI. No individual, whether Portuguese, or of a nation allied to France, or French, shall be called to account for his political conduct, their respective property shall be protected, and they shall be at liberty to withdraw from Portugal within a limited time, with their property.
VII. The neutrality of the port of Lisbon shall be recognized for the Russian fleet—that is to say, that when the English army or fleet shall be in possession of the city and port, the said Russian fleet shall not be disturbed during its stay, nor stopped when it wishes to sail, nor pursued when it shall sail, until after the time fixed by the maritime law.
VIII. All the artillery of French calibre, and also the horses of the cavalry shall be transported to France.
IX. This suspension of arms shall not be broken without forty-eight hours previous notice.
Done and agreed upon between the above-named generals, the day and year above-mentioned.
(Signed)
ARTHUR WELLESLEY.
KELLERMANN, Gen. of division,
(A true copy)
A. J. DALRYMPLE, Captain Military Sec.
DEFINITE CONVENTION FOR THE EVACUATION OF PORTUGAL BY THE FRENCH ARMY.
The generals commanding in chief the British and French armies in Portugal, having determined to negotiate and conclude a treaty for the evacuation of Portugal by the French troops, on the basis of the agreement entered into on the 22d inst. for the suspension of hostilities, have appointed the undermentioned officers to negotiate the same in their names, viz.—On the part of the general in chief of the British army, lieut. col. Murray, quarter-master-general, and on the part of the general in chief of the French army, monsieur Kellermann, general of division, to whom they have given authority to conclude and negotiate a convention to that effect, subject to their ratification respectively, and to that of the admiral commanding the British fleet at the entrance of the Tagus.
Those two officers, after exchanging their full powers, have agreed upon the articles which follow:—
Art. I. All the places and forts in the kingdom of Portugal, occupied by the French troops, shall be delivered up to the British army in the state in which they are at the period of the signature of the present convention.
II. The French troops shall evacuate Portugal with their arms and baggage; they shall not be considered as prisoners of war, and, on their arrival in France, they shall be at liberty to serve.
III. The English government shall furnish the means of conveyance for the French army, which shall be disembarked in any of the ports
of France between Rochefort and L'Orient inclusively.
IV. The French army shall carry with it all its artillery of French calibre, with the horses belonging to it, and the tumbrils, supplied with sixty rounds per gun. All other artillery, arms, and ammunition, as also the military and naval arsenals, shall be given up to the British army and navy, in the state in which they may be at the period of the ratification of the convention.
V. The French army shall carry with it all its equipments, and all that is comprehended under the name of property of the army; that is to say, its military chest, and carriages attached to the field commissariat and field officers, or shall be allowed to dispose of such part of the same on its account as the commander in chief may judge it unnecessary to embark. In like manner all individuals of the army shall be at liberty to dispose of their private property of every description, with full security hereafter for the purchasers.
VI. The cavalry are to embark their horses, as also the generals and other officers of all ranks. It is, however, fully understood, that the means of conveyance for horses at the disposal of the British commanders are very limited; some additional conveyance may be procured in the port of Lisbon: the number of horses to be embarked by the troops shall not exceed six hundred, and the number embarked by the staff shall not exceed two hundred.—At all events, every facility will be given to the French army to dispose of the horses belonging to it, which cannot be embarked.
VII. In order to facilitate the embarkation, it shall take place in three divisions, the last of which will be principally composed of the garrisons of the places, of the cavalry, the artillery, the sick, and the equipment of the army. The first division shall embark within seven days of the date of the ratification, or sooner, if possible.
VIII. The garrison of Elvas and its forts, and of Peniche and Palmela will be embarked at Lisbon. That of Almeida at Oporto, or the nearest harbour. They will be accompanied on their march by British commissaries, charged with providing for their subsistence and accommodation.
IX. All the sick and wounded who cannot be embarked with the troops, are entrusted to the British army. They are to be taken care of whilst they remain in this country at the expense of the British government, under the condition of the same being reimbursed by France when the final evacuation is effected. The English government will provide for their return to France, which shall take place by detachments of about one hundred and fifty or two hundred men at a time. A sufficient number of French medical officers shall be attached to attend them.
X. As soon as the vessels employed to carry the army to France, shall have disembarked it in the harbours specified, or in any of the ports of France to which stress of weather may force them, every facility shall be given them to return to England without delay, and security against capture until their arrival in a friendly port.
XI. The French army shall be concentrated in Lisbon, and within a distance of about two leagues from it. The English army will approach within three leagues of the capital, and will be so placed as to leave about one league between the two armies.
XII. The forts of St. Julien, the Bugio, and Cascais, shall be occupied by the British troops on the ratification of the convention. Lisbon and its citadel, together with the forts and batteries as far as the Lazaretto or Trafaria on one side, and fort St. Joseph on the other, inclusively, shall be given up on the embarkation of the second division, as shall also the harbour and all armed vessels in it of every description, with their rigging, sail, stores, and ammunition. The fortresses of Elvas, Almeida, Peniche, and Palmela, shall be given up as soon as the British troops can arrive to occupy them. In the mean time the general in chief of the British army will give notice of the present convention to the garrisons of those places, as also to the troops before them, in order to put a stop to all further hostilities.
XIII. Commissaries shall be named on both sides, to regulate and accelerate the execution of the arrangements agreed upon.
XIV. Should there arise doubts as to the meaning of any article, it will be explained favourably to the French army.
XV. From the date of the ratification of the present convention, all arrears of contributions, requisitions, or claims whatever, of the French government against subjects of Portugal, or any other individuals residing in this country, founded on the occupation of Portugal by the French troops in the month of December 1807, which may not have been paid up, are cancelled, and all sequestrations laid upon their property, moveable or immovable, are removed, and the free disposal of the same is restored to the proper owners.
XVI. All subjects of France, or of powers
in friendship or alliance with France, domiciliated in Portugal, or accidentally in this country, shall be protected. Their property of every kind, moveable and immovable, shall be respected, and they shall be at liberty either to accompany the French army, or to remain in Portugal. In either case their property is guaranteed to them, with the liberty of retaining or of disposing of it, and passing the produce of the sale thereof to France, or any other country where they may fix their residence, the space of one year being allowed them for that purpose.
It is fully understood that the shipping is exempted from this arrangement, only, however, in so far as regards leaving the port, and that none of the stipulations above-mentioned can be made the pretext of any commercial speculation.
XVII. No native of Portugal shall be rendered accountable for his political conduct during the period of the occupation of this country by the French army; and all those who have continued in the exercise of their employments, or who have accepted situations under the French Government are placed under the protection of the British commanders, they shall sustain no injury in their persons or property, it not having been at their option to be obedient or not to the French government; they are also at liberty to avail themselves of the stipulations of the 16th article.
XVIII. The Spanish troops detained on board the ships in the ports of Lisbon, shall be given up to the commander in chief of the British army, who engages to obtain of the Spaniards to restore such French subjects, either military or civil, as may have been detained in Spain, without being taken in battle, or in consequence of military operations, but on occasion of the occurrences of the 29th of last May, and the days immediately following.
XIX. There shall be an immediate exchange established for all ranks of prisoners made in Portugal, since the commencement of the present hostilities.
XX. Hostages of the rank of field officers shall be mutually furnished on the part of the British army and navy, and on that of the French army for the reciprocal guarantee of the present convention. The officer of the British army shall be restored on the completion of the articles which concern the army; and the officer of the navy on the disembarkation of the French troops in their own country. The like is to take place on the part of the French army.
XXI. It shall be allowed to the general in chief of the French army, to send an officer to France with intelligence of the present convention. A vessel will be furnished by the British admiral to convey him to Bordeaux or Rochefort.
XXII. The British admiral will be invited to accommodate his excellency the commander in chief, and the other principal officers of the French army, on board of ships of war. Done and concluded at Lisbon, this 30th day of August, 1808.
(Signed)
GEORGE MURRAY,
Quarter-Master-General.
KELLERMANN,
Le General de Division.
[Translation.]
We Duke of Abrantes, general in chief of the French army, have ratified, and do ratify the present definitive convention in all its articles, to be executed according to its form and tenor.
The Duke of ABRANTES.
Head-Quarters, Lisbon, 30th of August, 1808.
Additional articles to the Convention of the 30th of August, 1808.
Art. I. The individuals in the civil employment of the army made prisoners, either by the British troops, or by the Portuguese in any part of Portugal, will be restored, as is customary, without exchange.
II. The French army shall be subsisted from its own magazines up to the day of embarkation; the garrisons up to the day of the evacuation of the fortresses.
The remainder of the magazines shall be delivered over in the usual form to the British government, which charges itself with the subsistence of the men and horses of the army, from the above-mentioned periods till their arrival in France, under the condition of their being reimbursed by the French government for the excess of the expense beyond the estimation to be made by both parties, of the value of the magazines delivered up to the British army.
The provisions on board the ships of war, in possession of the French army, will be taken on account by the British government, in like manner with the magazines in the fortresses.
III. The general commanding the British troops will take the necessary measures for re-establishing the free circulation of the

means of subsistence between the country and the capital.
Done and concluded at Lisbon, this 30th day of August, 1808.
(Signed) GEORGE MURRAY, Quarter-Master General. KELLERMAN, Le General de Division.
[Translation.]
We Duke of Abrantes, General in Chief of the French Army, have ratified and do ratify the Additional Articles of the Convention, to be executed according to their form and tenor.
The Duke of ABRANTES.
(A True Copy)
A. J. DALRYMPLE, Captain, Military Secretary.
ARTICLES OF A CONVENTION
Entered into between vice-admiral Seniafin, knight of the order of St. Alexander, and other Russian orders and admirals sir Charles Cotton, Baronet, for the surrender of the Russian fleet, now anchored in the river Tagus.
Art. I. The ships of war of the emperor of Russia, now in the Tagus, as specified in the annexed list; shall be delivered up to admiral sir Charles Cotton, immediately, with all their stores as they are; to be sent to England, and there held as a deposit by his Britannic majesty, to be restored to his Imperial majesty, within six months after the conclusion of a peace between his Britannic majesty, and his Imperial majesty the emperor of all the Russias.
II. Vice-admiral Seniafin, with the officers, sailors and marines, under his command, to return to Russia, without any condition or stipulation respecting their future service; to be conveyed there in men of war, or proper vessels at the expence of his Britannic majesty.
Done and concluded on board the ship Twerday in the Tagus, and on board his Britannic majesty's ship Hibernia, off the mouth of that river, the 30 day of September, 1808.
(Signed) DE SENIAVIN.
(Signed) CHARLES COTTON.
(Countersigned) by command of the admiral, L. SASS, Assesseur de College.
(Countersigned) by command of the admiral, JAMES KENNEDY, Secretary.
List of the Ships referred to in the foregoing Convention.
Twerday, Vice-Admiral Seniafin, Captain du rang Malawoff, of 74 guns, and 736 men.
Skoroy, Captain du rang Schelling, of 60 guns, and 529 men.
Ste Helene, Captain du rang Bitchenskoy, of 64 guns and 598 men.
S. Rafael, Captain du rang Roshnoff, of 74 guns, and 610 men.
Ratwizn, Captain du rang Rishchoff, of 66 guns, and 549 men.
Sibouy, Captain-Lieut. Malygruin, of 74 guns, and 604 men.
Motshnoy, Captain-Lieut. Bitchenskoy, of 80 guns, and 640 men.
Fregatte Kirdyuy, Captain-Lieut. Dournoff, of 26 guns, and 222 men.
Yarowslavi, Captain du rang Milkoff, of 74 guns, and 567 men.
Total—5685 men.
(Signed) MALIWJEFF.
le Capitaine de Pavillon.
FRENCH STATE PAPERS.
Report of the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
PARIS, September 1.
SIRE,
I have the honour to propose to your majesty to communicate to the Senate the two treaties which have placed the crown of Spain in your hands, and the constitution which, under your auspices, and enlightened by your advice, the Junta assembled at Bayonne, after free and mature deliberation have adopted for the glory of the Spanish name, and the prosperity of that kingdom and its colonies.
If, in the arrangements made by your majesty, the security of France has been your principal care, the interest of Spain herself has, however, been dear, and in uniting the two States, by the most intimate alliance, the prosperity and glory of both were equally the objects proposed. The troubles which have manifested themselves, have particularly excited the solicitude of your majesty, in deprecating their progress, in foreseeing their sad consequences, in hoping to prevent them by persuasive means, and by measures of wise and humane policy. Your majesty interfered as a mediator in the midst of the divided Spaniards, showing them on one side the anarchy which threatened them, and on the other England ready to profit by their divisions, and to make use of them to suit their convenience, and pointing out to them the way by which they might be saved from this double danger, by a constitution even-provident, proper to provide, all of which they stood in need, and in which liberal ideas intermixed themselves with these ancient institutions which Spain wished to preserve.
The expectations of your majesty have been deceived. Individual interests, foreign intrigues, and the influences of foreign corruption have prevailed. Why is it so easy to lead nations to their ruin by letting loose their passions? In a former report, I have made your majesty acquainted with the influence which the English were acquiring in Spain, the numerous party that they had formed, the friends whom they had acquired in the commercial towns, by holding out to them the prospect of a revival of their trade; I had pointed them out to you as the authors of the sedition which overturned the throne of Charles IV. and the favourites of the popular disorders which arose at that epoch. They had burst through that salutary restraint which keeps the people in submission, by operating upon their interest. The populace of Spain having shaken off the yoke of authority, aspersed at governing. English gold, the intrigues of the agents of the inquisition, who were afraid of losing their authority, the influence of the numerous tribes of monks in Spain, who dreaded a reform, have in this critical moment occasioned the insurrection of several Spanish provinces, in which the voice of the more prudent class has either been mistaken or stifled, of whom not a few have fallen victims to their courageous opposition to popular tumult, and a dreadful anarchy has been seen to diffuse itself over the greatest part of Spain. Will your majesty permit England to say, "Spain is one of my provinces, my flag driven from the Bal-
tic, the North Sea, the Levant, and even from the shores of Persia, rules in the ports of France?" No, never, Sire! To prevent so much shame and misfortune, two millions of men are ready to scale the Pyrenees, and the English will be chased from the Peninsula. If the French fight for the liberty of the seas, they must, to conquer, begin by wresting Spain from the influence of the tyrants of the ocean. If they combat for peace, they cannot obtain it until they have chased from Spain the enemies of peace.
If your majesty, embracing the future as well as the present, aspires to the noble object of leaving after you your Empire calm, tranquil, and surrounded by powerful friends, you must begin by securing its influence in Spain.
Lastly, if honour is the first sentiment, as well as the first object of Frenchmen, your majesty must promptly inflict vengeance for the outrages committed, against the French name, and the atrocities to which so great a number of our countrymen have fallen victims.—Frenchmen established in Spain for more than twenty years, exercising in peace their useful industry, and almost regarding Spain as their country, have been massacred. Every where French property has been seized. The consular agents of your majesty have experienced a treatment which would not have been suffered even in the most barbarous countries. What estimation, what consideration, will the French name enjoy in Europe, if, a country so near to us, atrocities so infamous and so publick remain unpunished? Reparation ought to be had for them—but a reparation consonant to Frenchmen by victory.
It is no small advantage the probability of at length meeting the English, of fighting them man to man, of making them also feel the weight of a war of the dangers of which they are ignorant, having only caused it by their gold. The English will be beaten, destroyed, dispersed, or at least they will make haste to fly, as they did at Toulon, at the Helder, at Dunkirk, in Sweden, and every where the French armies have been able to find them; but their expulsion from Spain will be the ruin of their own cause.—This last check will exhaust their means, annihilating at the same time their last hopes, and peace will become probable. The wishes of all Europe will in this contest be with France.—France and Russia make common cause against England.—Denmark supports with honour a contest she did not provoke. Sweden betrayed and abandoned by the ally to whom an insane cabinet has sacrificed, has already lost her most important provinces, and is hastening to that ruin which is the inevitable effect of alliances and friendship with England.
Such will be the fate of the insurgents in Spain. When the contest becomes serious the English will abandon Spain, after making them the sad bequest of a civil war—of a war for foreign interest, and for anarchy, the most cruel of scourges. It will be for the wisdom and beneficence of your majesty to repair the evils of which they will be the cause.
The court of Vienna has constantly testified to your majesty the most amicable intentions; indignant at the policy of England, she recalled her minister from London, sent back the minister who was at Vienna, shut her ports against England, and placed herself in a state of hostility with that power. She has added to these measures an interdict in her ports against the admission of vessels, which, under a neutral flag are only the carriers of English produce and merchandise. Your majesty has cultivated this favourable disposition; has testified to the court of Vienna friendship and confidence; and France takes a real interest in her prosperity. Lately, however, this power has carried its armaments beyond measure—its military force is out of all proportion to its population and finances. Your ministers, sire, only wish to mark this, in order that your majesty may perceive the necessity of augmenting your force, for the purpose of still preserving the relative superiority which exists between the powers and the population of the two empires.
A new revolution has broken out at Constantinople. Sultan Mustapha has been deposed.
The Americans, a people who involve their fortune, their prosperity, and almost their existence, in commerce, have given the example of a great and courageous sacrifice. They have inhibited by a general embargo, all commerce and all navigation, rather than shamefully submit to that tribute which the English impose on the navigation of all nations. Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Holland, are peaceable, and wait only for a maritime peace to exert all their industry.
That peace is the wish of the world, but England opposes it; England is the enemy of the world.—The French nation, all Europe knows the efforts made by your majesty to obtain peace; they know that your enterprises are the immediate result of the success of the attempts which you have made to obtain it.
The devotion of the French people is without bounds; and it is more especially under circumstances which are so essentially connected with their honour and its security, that their sentiments will be evinced, and that they will show themselves worthy of reaping the harvest of glory and honour, which your majesty has prepared for them.
I am with respect, &c.
Message of the Emperor and King Napoleon to the Senate.
SENATORS—My ministers for foreign affairs will lay before you the different treaties relative to Spain, and the constitutions agreed to by the Spanish Junta. My war minister will acquaint you with the wants and the situation of my armies in the different parts of the world.
I am determined to carry on the war with Spain with the utmost activity, and destroy the armies which England has disembarked in that country.—The future security of my subjects, the prosperity of commerce, and a maritime peace must alike depend on these important operations.
My alliance with the emperor of Russia extinguishes every hope which England can entertain from her projects. I have no doubts respecting the peace of the continent, but I neither will nor ought to rely upon the false calculations and the errors of other courts, and since my neighbours increase their armies, it is a duty incumbent on me to increase mine.
The empire of Constantinople is struggling with the most violent convulsions; Sultan Selim, the best emperor the Ottomans have had for a length of time, has just fallen by the hands of his own nephews. This catastrophe has deeply affected me.
Impose fresh sacrifices on my people, confident of their support; they are necessary, in order to secure them from heavier sacrifices, and to lead them to the grand result of a general peace, which ought also to be received at the moment of repose.
Frenchmen, my projects have but one object in view, your happiness and the permanent well-being of your children; and if I know you right, you will hasten to comply with this new call, rendered necessary by the interests of the country. You have so often assured me of your affection, I will behold the sincerity of your sentiments in the alacrity with which you will second projects that are so intimately connected with your dearest interests, with the honour of the empire, and with my glory.
Given at the Imperial Palace of St. Cloud, this 4th of September, 1808.
(Signed)
NAPOLEON.
ARMAGH ASSIZES.
Trial of Major Campbell, 21st regiment.
Alexander Campbell, brevet-major in the army, and a captain in the 21st regiment, stood indicted for the wilful and felonious murder of Alexander Boyd, a captain in said regiment, by shooting him the said Alexander Boyd, with a pistol, bullet.
To support this indictment, the first witness produced was,
George Adams, who stated, he has been assistant-surgeon in the 21st regiment since April twelve months, he knew major Campbell and capt. Boyd. In June 1807 they were quartered in the barracks in the county of Armagh, side of Newry. On the 23d of said month capt. B. died of a wound he received by a pistol bullet which penetrated at the extremity of the fourth toe, and lodged in the cavity of the belly. On that day the regiment was inspected by Gen. Kerr and after the inspection the general and officers mess together; about 8 o'clock all the officers left the mess except major Campbell, capt. Boyd, with a lieut. Hall. A conversation then commenced by major Campbell's stating, "Gen. Kerr corrected him that day about a particular mode of giving a word of command when he conceived he gave it right." He mentioned how he gave it, and how the general corrected him.—Captain Boyd remarked "neither was correct, according to Dundas, which is the king's order." (This observation witness allowed was made in the usual mode of conversation.) Major Campbell said it might be according to the king's order, but still he concurred incorrect. Capt. B. still insisted, "it was incorrect, according to the king's order." They argued this some time, till capt. B. said "he knew it as well as any man."
Major C. replied, "he doubted that speech." Capt. Boyd at length said, "he knew it better than him, let him take that as he liked." Major Campbell then got up, and said, "then captain Boyd do you say I am wrong." Capt. B. replied, "I do—I know I am right according to the king's order." Major C. then quitted the room. Capt. B. remained after him for some time; he left the room before witness or lieut. Hall, but no observation was made on his going, more to any other gentleman in that had dined there. Witness and lieut. Hall went out together in a short time after; they went to a second mess room, and there capt. B. came up and spoke to them (the conversation was not admitted as Major Campbell was not present at it.) They then went out together, and witness left capt. Boyd at lieut. Deivari's. In about twenty minutes after he was called on to visit capt. Boyd; he went and found him sitting on a chair vomiting; he examined his wound and concurred it a very dangerous one; he survived it but 18 hours; he staid with him till he died, during which time he got gradually worse till his dissolution.
On his cross-examination, he stated there was something irritating in captain Boyd's manner of making the observation alluded to; so much so, that he concurred Major Campbell could not, consistent with his feelings, pass it over; but if a candid explanation had taken place, he does not conceive the melancholy affair would have occurred.
John Hloy stated, that he is mess-waiter of the 21st regiment, and was so then. He remembers the night this affair took place; knew major Campbell and captain Boyd; he saw major C. that night in a room where he was washing glasses; major Campbell had quitted the room about 10 or 15 minutes; as major Campbell was coming up stairs, captain Boyd was leaving the mess-room, and they met on the stair-head; both went into the mess-waiter's room, and there remained ten or fifteen minutes, when they separated. Prisoner, in about twenty minutes, came again to witness, and desired him to go to capt. Boyd, and tell him a gentleman wished to speak to him if he pleased; he accordingly went in search of captain Boyd; he found him on the parade ground; he delivered the message, and captain Boyd accompanied him to the mess-room; no one was there; witness pointed to a little room off it, as the room the gentleman was in; he then went to the mess kitchen, and in eight or ten minutes, he heard the report of a shot; thought nothing of it till he heard another; he then went to the mess room, and there saw captain Boyd, and lieutenants Hall and M'Pherson. Capt. B. was sitting on a chair vomiting; Major Campbell was gone, but in about ten or twelve minutes he came into the room where witness was washing some glasses; major C. asked for candles; he got a pair, and brought them into the small room; major C. shewed the witness the corners of the room in which each person stood, which distance measured seven paces; he never saw major Campbell after till a week ago, though witness never quitted the regiment, and retained his employment.
Duncan Dewar, adjutant of the regiment, who was with capt. Boyd for some time after he was wounded, was produced to shew capt. Boyd's firm conviction he would die in consequence of that wound, in order to let in his declaration then made as evidence; but capt. B. not having (before him) expressed such a conviction, that evidence failed.
Surgeon W. S. Niece was produced to the same point, and likewise failed.
Col. Patterson, of the 21st regiment, was produced to the same point, and also failed.
George Sutherland, quarter-master of said regiment was produced to the same point; he stated he saw him ten minutes before he died; he was in bed, agitated with pain, in his senses, but rolling in the bed; he did not, however say to him, he thought he was dying.
John M'Pherson stated, that he is a lieutenant in said regiment; knew major Campbell and captain Boyd; recollects the day of the duel; on the evening of that day, going up stairs about nine o'clock,
he heard, as he thought, major Campbell say—"On the words of a dying man, is every thing fair?" He got up before capt. Boyd replied; he said—"Campbell, you have hurried me—you're a bad man." Witness was in coloured clothes, and major C. did not know him, but said again—"Boyd, before this stranger, and lieut. Hall, was every thing fair?" Capt. B. replied—"O no, Campbell, you know I wanted to wait and have friends." Major C. then said—"Good God! will you mention before these gentlemen, was not every thing fair: did not you say that you were ready?"—Capt. B. answered "yes," in a moment after said, "Campbell you're a bad man." Capt. B. was helped into the next room, and major C. followed much agitated, and repeatedly said to capt. B. that he (Boyd) was the happiest man of the two; "I am (said major C.) an unfortunate man, but I hope not a bad one." Major C. asked capt. B. if he forgave him; he stretched out his hand and said, "I forgive you—I feel for you, and I am sure you do for me." Major C. then left the room.
Upon this, a special verdict was directed to the jury to enquire whether capt. Boyd, ten minutes before his death, and under the circumstances stated, must or must not have known he was dying. After some short deliberation, they found for the affirmative of this issue—that he must have known it.—The declaration was then admitted, but none could be proved within that space, except his asking for major C. and his saying "Poor man, I am sorry for him."
John Greenhill was produced merely to prove that major C. had time to cool after the altercation took place: inasmuch as he went home, drank tea with his family, and gave him a box to leave with lieutenant Hall, before the affair took place. Here the prosecution closed.
The defence set up was merely and exclusively as to the character of the prisoner for humanity, peaceable conduct, and proper behaviour; to this several officers of the highest rank was produced, who vouched for it to the fullest extent, namely, col. Patterson, of the 21st regiment, general Campbell, general Graham Stirling, capt. Macpherson, Menzies col. Gray, and many others whom it was unnecessary to produce.
The learned judge charged the jury in a most able manner, recapitulated the evidence, and explained the law on the subject most fully and clearly. The jury retired, and in about half an hour brought in a verdict—GUILTY OF MURDER, but recommended to mercy on the score of character only. He was sentenced to be executed on Monday, but respited to Wednesday next night.
Major Campbell—This unfortunate officer suffered at 12 o'clock at noon, on Wednesday, amidst a vast multitude of spectators. He met his death with pious and becoming fortitude, having spent his last moments with Dr. Bowie, the father of his amiable and distressed widow. His body, after having been suspended the usual time, was put into a hearse in waiting, which left the town immediately, escorted by Dr. B. Ayr, in Scotland to be interred in the family vault. To describe the distresses of the fond wife of the deceased would be impossible. Mrs. Campbell, who it is already known, has used every effort to preserve the life of her partner, left London by the Glasgow mail on Saturday night, frantic betwixt hope and despair, but still cheered with the probability of solicitude obtaining, at least another respite. On Monday morning, the friend of the husband, at whose house in Bury street, St. James's, she resided, whilst in London, received a letter from the lady's father, with the intelligence that "Major Campbell was no more." The distracted Mrs. C. would reach Ayr yesterday morning, the very time the corpse of her husband would arrive, and we must here leave the tragick scene. Major Campbell, in his conversation with his intimate friends, previously to surrendering himself, had always said, that if he were convicted of murder, he should suffer, as an example to duelists in Ireland; but it was always his opinion that a jury would not convict him of murder. It has been erroneously stated that the jury recommended the deceased to mercy from his universally good character; but the jury recommended him in consequence of the duel having been a fair one, although, by direction of the judge, they were bound on their oaths, to convict the prisoner of murder. Major Campbell, previous to his death, observed, that life was not an object so dear to him, as the reflection was distressing that his children and family should bear the stigma that he was executed for murder.
RACING.
NOTWITHSTANDING the number of reports which have been industriously propagated that I had declined keeping the OLD COURSE for the reception of the Sportsmen of the Turf, and the amusement of the town, I HEREBY NOTIFY AND MAKE PUBLIC, that my RACES will positively take place on the 21st day of November, and continue as advertised; and can add with much satisfaction, that from the liberality of my Subscription the Purses will be well worth winning, and Sportsmen may be assured that they shall be promptly paid!
E. NEWMAN.
N. B. I have received the strongest assurances from several leading Sportsmen of the Turf, that my course, on account of superior advantages, will be preferred. E. N.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Races
Commences on Tuesday the first of November, over Christian's Race Course.
First Day, a Sweepstake for Horses belonging to Norfolk County only, except otherwise agreed on by those gentlemen who have already entered horses—Entrance 10 dollars—the proprietor to put up 40 dollars—each horse to carry 100 pounds.
Second Day, 4 mile heats. Purse 400 dollars—entrance 50 dollars—New-Market miles to govern—free for any horse except the celebrated horse Rotomwack, belonging to Mr. Burwell Wilkes.
Third Day, the Ladies' Purse of 100 dollars—mile heats—carrying a feather—the winner to win three heats—entrance 10 dollars—distance 50 yards.
Fourth Day, two mile heats—Purse 200 dollars—entrance 20 dollars.
Fifth Day, a give and take Sweepstake, mile heats—entrance 50 dollars.
N. B. Good Stabling, Litter, and Forage for Running Horses, free.
* * Entrance to be made with Captain Joshua Oldner. EDWARD NEWMAN, Proprietor. September 19.
For SALE, or will be Bartered, in part for Tobacco, Flour, or Naval Stores, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 hhs. MOLASSES, 500 sacks Liverpool SALT, 5000 bushels Cadiz SALT, superior quality, 25 crates QUEENS WARE.
James Young. October 1.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 28, 1808.
Copy of a letter from a mercantile house in Liverpool, to their correspondent in this place, dated September 17, 1808.
"SIR,
"The harvest has been in the southern parts of England well got in, but in the North and in Scotland a considerable part is still out, and the weather has not upon the whole been favorable. This has had some effect in raising the prices of wheat, which is suddenly advanced to 14s. p. 70lbs. but that which has principally occasioned the rise, and appears decisive that it will continue, is that the samples of the new crop are found to be light and not yielding well. When the embargo is removed, we consider wheat as likely to be of all articles most productive remittance.
"A spirit of speculation bordering on gambling, excited by our successes in Portugal, has advanced the price of cottons so rapidly, that new Uplands are at 29 3/4. p. pound. Of 7,000 bales sold last week only about 900 were bought by the dealers, and should arrivals come forward from the Brazils, as expected, the prices appear likely to suffer a very material depression.
"The papers of this day have the important intelligence by a messenger to the admiralty from Portugal, "that Junot and his army, the Russian admirals and his fleet, have surrendered. Some French frigates were found among them. The whole taken amount to 27 sail."
"Events like these, speak more strongly than any reasoning in favor of the success of the resistance of Spain and Portugal against France."
"Some new Uplands have sold at 3s. p. lb. Tobacco has risen this day about a penny p. lb."
COMMUNICATED.
The supporters of the MONROE Ticket, are informed that it having been ascertained satisfactorily, that printed tickets are legal, in a day or two, the Anti-Caucus, Constitutional, and Free Trade tickets, will be ready for distribution. If we are not much mistaken, we think the vote of Norfolk, will not be very flattering to the Embargo men, and the Caucus men.
THE FEDERAL REPUBLICAN is received; his verses would encroach too much on the limits of our paper, (to say no more) and altho' he is willing that we should curtail them, we fear that if we were to take the pruning knife in hand, he would think us most unmerciful.
MR. COWPER.
I have no doubt of your giving the following remarks a place in your paper, as the subject may have a tendency to carry into effect the design of establishing
A CHARITY SCHOOL.
"We are Orphans, and fatherless!"
When the benevolent mind contemplates "the various ills that flesh is heir to;" the many calamities descending in successive round of time upon the children of men; and the crowd of miseries they indignant labour under; the generous seeds of compassion which the DIVINE BEING hath implanted in the human breast, must spring forth in commiseration to their privations and sufferings. Heaven-born philanthropy, with benign and sympathetic sensibility will hasten to meliorate their condition; soft-handed compassion will wipe off the falling tear from sorrow's cheek; and divine charity expand her sustaining arms, "not only to help the feeble up, but to support them after."
Amidst the manifold calamities in society, there is none, perhaps, more to be deplored in its probable consequences, than that of a rising generation growing up in gross ignorance, more like our ancestors, than members of a civilized community. When we cast our eyes around, and behold, even in this Borough, the number of destitute children ripening in vice as in maturity, idling in our streets, or engaged in pursuits destructive of all morality; untaught, undisciplined; becoming, in a measure, useless to their country, to society, and to themselves; such are the helpless orphan! the fatherless! and the offspring of necessitous parents, among us!—Can the generous, the humane inhabitants of Norfolk, be acquainted with this existing misfortune, and not come forward to the relief of those neglected little sufferers?—most assuredly they will. On all former laudable occasions, calling on their benevolence, they, with a promptitude and humanity, characteristic of them, cheerfully contributed to help the distressed, and sooth the sorrows of the afflicted. Is it not then our duty as men; our interest as members of a community, to snatch from ignorance and prodigacy, perhaps from ruin, those friendless children, who, at a future day, may prove useful, valuable members of society? Humanity calls upon us—the voice of reason cries aloud to us—our country claims it as an indispensable obligation on us, in as much as diffusive knowledge and instruction among her citizens, is the firmest cement of freedom; but above all, the BENIGNEST FATHER and BOUNTIFUL PROVIDER of all our wants and comforts, enjoins it upon us, to help the helpless; to succour the fatherless; and to instruct the ignorant. With these all-important considerations impressed on our minds, let us embrace
the occasion for carrying into effect the laudable and praiseworthy design of instituting a Charity-School; but to mature the plan, the patronage of our influential characters will be requisite—they must lead the way—Others in less conspicuous stations, who, through modesty, would decline the undertaking in the first instance, will, no doubt, most cordially follow so good an example.
Your humble servant, O—
* * A concise plan of the above-mentioned institution is left at the Ledger Office for the public eye; which, after a few days, if generally approved of, will be handed round for subscription.
MARRIED—last evening, by the Rev. Mr. Price, Doctor JOSEPH SCHOOLCRAFT, of the United States Navy, to Miss MARY ANN LEWIS, of Gosport.
THE PRESIDENT & COL. MONROE.
The editor has been frequently informed that it is believed by many that the President of the United States is not only hostile to the election of colonel Monroe, but officially towards him, personally. This idea has been injurious to col. Monroe, and is utterly void of foundation. The editor is happy to have it in his power to remove this impression, by the publication of a recent correspondence. A letter from the President to Col. Monroe, dated 12th October, 1808, concludes with the following generous and manly sentiments. "To me it is desirable that the public should know the high estimation in which I hold both yourself and Mr. Madison, and that no circumstance has abated my affection for either. I salute you with sincere friendship and respect."
The publication of the correspondence will be commenced in our next paper, and concluded in the same or the following paper. (Spirit of '76.)
SPAIN.—Who could have believed, notwithstanding all that we had hitherto witnessed; who could have believed that, in the glorious struggle for freedom, and even existence, now making by the brave Spaniards, we should have seen the American administration and all its subservient partisans, taking side against them, and in favour of the oppressor? Yet, inconsistent, unworthy, base and infamous as it is, such is the fact, constant evidence of which is given in every column of their prostituted prints, from the National Intelligencer, down to the malignant, impotent, and despicable Boston Chronicle. The wretches look out for a French victory with as much eagerness as they do for a Madisonian triumph at a State election. Since then they have united their lives to the French cause, let them rise and sink together, and I have no doubt such will be precisely the fact. The democratic party in this country will never fall, till Bonaparte falls on the other side of the Atlantic—when he falls, they fall with him.
We are not now prepared to take that particular view of Spanish affairs, and of the criminal conduct of the administration in all that relates to them, which we shall shortly do; but we are necessarily led into some few observations by the papers and documents published this evening.
Our readers are invited to pursue the Manifesto of the Supreme Junta of Merida . And let the administration partisans, who have so violently condemned Great-Britain for seizing the Danish navy to prevent its falling into the hands of the French, read it; (a step, by the way, expressly advised and approved of by the host of our democratic prints, Mr. Fox.) This act has been represented as an act of policy towards a friend, and the French paper at Philadelphia, conducted by Madison's colonel, has been ever since clamouring to the people, that the British meant to seize upon Portugal, and wrested a kingdom from his friend, it was nothing; when, by the most mean and treacherous artifices, he contrived to get Ferdinand into his clutches, and then by force compelled him to abdicate his crown, it was nothing; it is all as it should be, and the ministerial prints at Washington tell the public, that the abdication is right, and ought to be enforced, and that if the Spanish people do not peaceably accede to this transfer of themselves like cattle, to the hands of a foreign master, they richly merit subjugation and death. In the able Manifesto of Merida , however, they, and the administration whom they serve, and whose creatures they are, will find a very different spirit; they will there find, that the Spaniards are governed by sentiments too just and patriotic, to submit to such principles, and animated by a spirit too noble to permit themselves to be the dupes and victims of such an execrable force.
We finish this article with the following extracts from an English paper.
"Never were men placed in so enviable a situation as the English administration. Faction itself is silent—all parties agree in this—"send help to Spain." Every step that is taken in the prosecution of this work, is with the full consent of the whole empire, and is followed with the most ardent wishes for its success. Let them but act with energy; and if the cause should ultimately fail, they honour and exalt the country. Posterity will point to that page of our history, and bless the memory of our ancestors. Should it prosper, (as we have no doubt it will) they identify themselves with fame itself; the epoch will be fixed when the tide of despotism shall be turned, when oppressed nations shall shout the downfall of their tyrant, and Europe, recovering from the stupor into which she has been appalled by disaster and defeat, shall become able to examine into the causes of her degradation, and rise again to dignity, to order and to happiness."
"The Spanish cause is so completely identified with the cause of Britain, that more ardor could scarcely be discovered by the army in case of the actual invasion of their own country. Not only the regular troops, but many militia and volunteer regiments burn with the desire of signaling themselves in the cause of humanity, of rational liberty, and of Europe; and have offered themselves to government to assist the efforts of the Spanish patriots. Now this is noble. We hope the services of these spirited corps will be accepted by government. Their feelings ought to be respected, and they can never be employed in a more honorable or important service. The example is good; it discovers sentiments of generous valor and sympathetic feeling, highly creditable to the respective individuals, and to the country at large. To call those principles into action, is openly to honor them in the sight of
the nation; and to impress upon the public mind, that to rescue a regular government from lawless usurpation, to protect the property of the weak against the organized banditti now let loose upon Europe, and to preserve an innocent people from the blood-thirsty tyger, who is ready to drench their fields and habitations with their own blood, ought at all times to be the boast of a great and generous people, and must bring with it the blessing of a just and equitable Providence."
In the above we afford the American reader a specimen of the generous feelings, which agitate British bosoms in the cause of the brave Spaniard. And when it is recollected, as we read, that these feelings are kindled in those, but lately at open warfare with the Spanish nation, what must be the mingled emotions of shame and regret, in us to reflect that towards the same nation though a friend and ally, we remain not merely indifferent and callous, but that we are taking part against them? (N. Y. E. Post.)
Vermont Election.—The following extract of a letter gives us the result:
"ALBANY, Oct. 18, 1808.
"Just as I left Albany, a young gentleman returned from the canvas of votes in Vermont.—The result I presume will be acceptable to our friends in New York, as well as yourself. I therefore take the liberty to inform you, that TREMPER is governor by a handsome majority. The council (or senate) are all federal, except old Moses Robinson, who is a quid, and elected for the want of Junior to the name of his son, who was the candidate, and a federalist. The assembly in the choice of speaker, had seven majority, democratick. Gen. Morris, on Sunday was at my house, going on to the legislature, and is a member, but was absent at the westward, and by accident could not return to vote for Speaker. When he arrives the majority will be but six. The council has eleven for certain, and on a joint ballot for Electors, there will be four majority.—So far, all is well." ibid.
INTERESTING REMARKS.
From the Boston Repository, October 18.
The accounts by the long Constance state, that the French and English were nearly equal in the battle near Lisbon; that after two days skirmishing they met in close fight, the third, and the contest was chiefly with the bayonet; regiment to regiment; the French were driven from the field of battle with great loss. The English also lost, in killed and wounded, from three to four thousand. The particular returns were published in the English papers early in September, and the names of the regiments and officers given, both French and English, but unfortunately these papers have not come in this vessel. Sir Arthur Wellesley demanded an unconditional surrender, but while this was discussing, Gen. Dalrymple arrived to take the command in chief, and he lowered the terms, which gave such disgust to Wellesley, that he was about to return to England, and the result gave universal dissatisfaction in England.
An official account of the surrender of Junot and his army to the British and Portuguese forces, as prisoners of war, has been published in the London papers; likewise of the surrender of the Russian fleet to admiral sir Charles Cotton. These events are considered in England as of great moment, though the conditions do not meet the expectations of the people.
We have waited with solicitude to hear of some decisive step by Austria. She has yet done nothing, but prepare. From this we cannot infer that Austria is reconciled to her unjust state, or that she wants either disposition or spirit to throw off the French yoke. But while French influence predominates in the Russian cabinet, any hostle movements of the Germans towards France, would leave them exposed to the forces of Napoleon on the south, and Russia on the north, would of course be their enemy. Under such circumstances, Austria must from policy refrain from war, until she can either secure the aid of Russia, or at least that Russia will not act against her. What then is the prospect of a change in the policy of the Russian government? Though her land operations have been carried on against Sweden with little zeal, she is said to have sent a fleet from Cronstadt of 13 sail of the line, with an equal number of frigates to Finland. The British are collecting their forces in the Baltic to attack them. This precludes the prospect of an immediate accommodation between Russia and England, but may very possibly be the means of a change in the politics of the former, not far distant. If the Russian fleet meet the British at sea, and it is mentioned in a London paper of the 15th of Sept. that they were in sight of each other on the departure of a vessel from admiral Sumaracz with despatches, their discomforture may be expected. Such an event would render the expediency of a peace with England more pressing than ever, and (as Russia is already suffering for the want of her accustomed commerce) would probably be more than a counterbalance for the influence of Napoleon on the court.
The suspension of the commerce of Russia subjects the people to many privations—it throws a large portion of them out of employment, and deprives the nobility of their revenues—While nothing is gained by war with England, and nothing by remaining attached to the cause of France. It is the peculiar advantage of Russia that if she does not choose to fight France, she would not be compelled to, in self defence, were she to determine to be at peace with the rest of the world; for such is the present state of Europe, that were Russia to be quiet the interest and arms of Germany would oppose an insuperable barrier between her and French invasion. When Bonaparte marched to Poland, he had the aid of Spanish troops. Spain has, in 1808, destroyed or taken prisoners probably 80,000 of his best warriors, and as large an army as he brought against the King of Prussia will be required south of the Pyrenees, if the independence of Spain is not acknowledged.
Spain is threatened with a new invasion, by an army of near 300,000 men!! It is reported in French papers that about that number are assembling on the frontier. We do not believe this for two reasons—The incredibility of the fact; that an army of 300,000 men could be completed in so short a time, in addition to 125,000, already dead or alive in Spain. And the folly of sending into Spain an army which could not, if left to unresisted by plunder find provisions as fast as they would consume them.
The Globe of Sept. 15, contains a very important paper, published by the supreme Junta of Seville,
dated on the 3d Aug. It breathes a spirit of ardent patriotism, and solicitude for the success of the revolution. It relates principally to the subject of settling a temporary general government, which it appears, has been a cause of great anxiety. It proposes that the present supreme Junta shall elect members of a general government, to manage their national concerns, in the name and behalf of Ferdinand 7th, for whom they profess the most loyal regard. The paper occupies above 4 columns.
It appears that the number of the patriots, who made prisoners of Dupont and his army, had been much overrated. They were but about 25,000; from 13 to 15,000 of whom, were regular troops, and the rest peasantry. This is an important fact, and it shews the spirit and efficiency of the Spanish forces.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Strataga, Warner, 8 days from Newburyport, Ballast, J. & W. Southgate.
British sellr Betsey, Fossel, 29 days from Dominique, Rum, Sugar & Coffee, to the master.
Sch'r Molack, Le Breton, 23 days from St. Jago, Sugar & Coffee, Julien Maganous. Sailed in company, sloop Maria, Frederick, bound to Norfolk, and sch'r Perseverance, Tupper, for Baltimore.
Left here ship Three Sisters, Campell, of Philadelphia; brig Maria, Wohl, of New York—time of sailing not known—brig Bussey, Boston, of Baltimore, and sch'r Eliza, Husbands, of No. 100, to sail in two or three days.—The sch'r Thomas, of Boston, arrived two or three days before the Mohawk sailed, with the loss of her mainmast, and very much damaged, loaded with flour.—On the 8th Oct. spoke the brig Louisiana, Tubbs, of Philadelphia, off Cape May, 11 days from St. Jago bound to Barracoa.—Flour at St. Jago, 35 dollars—Beef 20—Pork 25—Claret Wine 70 dollars per hhd.—Lemon 31 dollars per cwt.
A TICKET BALL,
WILL be furnished at the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE on WEDNESDAY Evening next. For tickets a play at the bar. Oct. 28.
FOR RICHMOND.
The fast sailing SCHOONER
ENTERPRIZE,
Wm Roder, Master, will sail first fair wind—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Portsmouth JOHN D. Y. Oct. 28
FOR CHARLESTON.
The new Ship
GEORGLANA,
Edward Chamberlain, Master—Burthen 380 bds. is ready for a cargo. Apply to MOSES MYERS. Oct. 28.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
OFFER FOR SALE,
FOR CASH or APPROVED NOTES,
 2000 bds. NAVAL STORES,  100 bales Georgia Upland COTTON,  62 barrels APPLE BRANDY,  20 hogheads York-River TOBACCO,  100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK,  22 pipes HOLL. NO. 1 GIN,  13 pipes COUNTRY GIN,  100 box's FRESH EMPEROR and GUNPO WOOD } TEAS.  40 boxes YOUNG HYSON } 
ALSO,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
DRY GOODS,
SUITABLE TO THE SEASON.
For SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco, 78 puns. choice Old Demerara RUM. James Young. October 19.
The Norfolk & Portsmouth Races,
OVER THE NEW DITCHED-IN COURSE,
WILL commence on Tuesday, the 1st. of November, free for any horse, &c. except those which B. Wilks may be interested in. New Market Weights.
FIRST DAY,
A Sweepstake, one mile heats, for all ages, by Horses in the adjoining counties.
SECOND DAY,
A Purse of 400 d. Hrs., four mile heats, entrance 30 dollars.
THIRD DAY,
A Purse of 100 dollars, one mile heats, with catch riders, the best 3 in 5, Entrance 10 dollars.
FOURTH DAY,
A Sweepstake for three years old colts and fillies, carrying 86 lbs. on each, two mile heats, 100 dollars entrance, to close the evening of the first day's running. There are four or five expected to enter for this race.
The expectation of completing the account of the Jockey Club Subscription, has prevented the advertising those races earlier; it has, however, been generally understood when they would be, and as that subscription ex-reserves particularly that the races shall be on the above days, the prospects of such as to induce a belief it will be made up by the time. The Gentlemen Sportsmen are informed, that the Purse will amount to the same in either case, and the money hung up before starting.
Good Stables and Litter near the ground found gratis, and every kind of forge at the lowest price. The ground is considerably improved where the String, and it will be made equal to any course on the continent. Racers and their Horses will be free of tolls. Entrance to be made with col. Kemp, at the Exchange, in the usual way. R. H. COCKE, & Co. October 7, 1808 tdr
For SALE by the Subscriber,
10,000 bushels coarse SALT, 17,000 pounds Green Coffee in hds. and bags, 4 pipes and 3 hds. choice Old Madeira Wine, A few hogheads St. Kitt's Old Rum, New-York Anchor Gin in pipes—and Hibbert's best London bottled Porter, in casks of 6 1-2 dozen each.
Robert Maitland. September 28. gw
JOHN PENDRELL'S
Boot and Shoe Manufactory,
No. 70. MAIN-STREET.
The public are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cosacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1. ff

Mr. LEROY ANDERSON'S REMOVAL.
LEAVING this place destitute of an ESTABLISHMENT for the EDUCATION of YOUNG LADIES; and Mrs. CAMP having determined to remain here another season and to receive boarders as heretofore; I propose, in conjunction with Mr. George Blackburn, professor of Mathematics in the College of William and Mary, to undertake the charge of an Academy in the same house, wherein it was usually kept next door to Mrs. Camp's. In this Academy, young ladies will be taught all the branches more immediately conducive to mental improvement, and those ornamental accomplishments which are deemed so necessary that they have become an almost indispensable part of female education.
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic; the English Grammar, Geography, and History, will constitute the English Department, the charge of which will be undertaken by Mr. Blackburn.
Under the denomination of accomplishments will be comprehended the French Language; Music, Drawing and Dancing; which will be taught by me.
Mr. Blackburn's acknowledged scientific abilities, and his skill and experience as an instructor of youth; our united exertions; and our punctilious attention to the duties of our respective departments, induce us to hope that our lessons will be attended with all possible advantage to our pupils.
Parents and Guardians who feel disposed to encourage this establishment will be informed of the terms by application to
A. Plunkett,
Teacher of the French Language in William and Mary College.
N. B. The tuition will commence on the 15th day of November next, and close on the 15th day of July following. Williamsburg, October 26.
NOTICE.
THIS is to certify all persons from contracting with the late Mitchell, for one moiety of the Land, which lies in the County of Princess Ann, on the sea side, given to his wife by her father William Knight, which land was by the will of said Knight to be sold with the other moiety, and the proceeds to be divided between the said Mitchell's wife, and Mary Precious, now Mary Sturs. I have contracted with said Mitchell for the said land.
Peter Lugg.
Oct 26
JAMES CHRISTIE, Marble & Stone Cutter,
INFORMS the citizens of Norfolk he has just arrived in this Borough, and commenced business at the place formerly occupied by Mr. Mitchell, where all orders in his line will be strictly attended to.
October 24
TURK'S-ISLAND SALT, FOR SALE,
On board the Swedish schooner Gustaf Adolph. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham.
October 21.
FOR RENT, The HOUSE at Cedar Grove.
Apply to William Cammock.
October 17.
NOTICE is hereby given, That two runaway slaves were committed to the jail of Northampton county in the month of August last past; the one named GEORGE, 5 feet 7 inches high, of a dark complexion and full face, formerly belonging to Mr. John Waddey of the county of Northampton; he says he belongs to a Mr. John Trowers of Richmond county in Virginia; but it is understood that he has made other representations concerning the person to whom he belongs, and it was supposed that he belonged to some person in North Carolina or to the Southward. His clothing is of country manufacture and altogether coarse.
The other of the said two slaves is a woman named BETTY, passing for the wife of the said George, she is 4 feet 11 inches high, of a dark complexion, now far advanced in pregnancy, and presumably belonging to the same person with the said George; but she has always refused to make any discharge concerning her master or his residence. She was almost destitute of clothing when committed to jail, so that no distinctive description can be given thereof, but has been since furnished with plain and warm clothing suitable to her condition. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay the lawful charges and take the said slaves away; otherwise they will be disposed of, as the law directs.
John Snead, Jailer of Accomack County.
Oct. 21. 1803.
BURR'S TRIAL.
THE subscribers to the Report of BURR'S TRIAL, are respectfully informed, that the first volume has arrived from Philadelphia, and is now ready to be delivered at Petersburg and Richmond. A sufficient number of copies will be forwarded as speedily as possible to different parts of the country, and deposited at places convenient to subscribers, of which notice will be duly published. Gentlemen who have been so obliging as to take subscription papers, will confer a great favour on the Reporter, by transmitting them immediately to him at this place, or to Hopkins and Cade, booksellers at Philadelphia, as may be most convenient, in order that the books may be distributed accordingly. The second volume in the press, and every exertion will be made to have it speedily ready for delivery. As the expenses and labour attendant on the publication, have been very great, the price to non-subscribers will be unavoidably raised. The moderate addition of fifty cents per volume will be required of them.
David Robertson.
Petersburg, October 21.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Will give CASH for 5000 bushels good White CORN.
And offer for Sale, Hollands Gin, Country do. Muscovado Sugar, Prime Smithfield and Carolina Pork, Fresh Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas, Also,
A general assortment of Dry Goods, which they will sell on the lowest terms, for cash or approved Notes.
WANTED, About eight likely HANDS, to whom liberal wages will be given. Apply as above. September 12.
FOR SALE
On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stowed SALT, 445 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by C. & F. WHITTLE.
September 5.
MOROCCO.
MEGGEON & LAPLANTE, Are now opening a handsome assortment of MOROCCO, assorted colour, of their own manufacture, viz. Cochinal Red, common do. Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple, and Black, Which can be seen at Mr. Theo. Armistead's Ware-House on Campbell's Wharf, or at their factory near Mr. Theo. Armistead's Tan-Yard. October 14.
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FALL GOODS.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received a general assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS,
Which they will sell at very reduced prices for CASH, by Wholesale and Retail, at No 76, Main-Street. October 19.
CASH For 30 or 40 Negro BOYS,
From 7 to 12 years old. The titles must be indisputable. Samuel Coleman.
Landing on Commerce Street, The CARGO of the Brig Fame, Cast Stone, from Havana—Consisting of
Prime Muscovado SUGARS in hogsheads and barrels, Best Green COFFEE in bags and barrels, Cloyed SUGAR in boxes, ORANGES and LEMONS. For Sale by MOSES MYERS.
October 12.
The Publick are respectfully informed, that there are a few PLEWS for Sale or Rent in the Presbyterian Church. Enquire of William K. Mackinder.
October 12.
3000 bushels Liverpool SALT, a-float. In Store.
At their establishment near Campbell's wharf, 100 pieces Russia Canvas, 60 do. Raven's Duck, 300 do. English do. 1 to 7.
With a general and extensive assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, on liberal terms by Noble & Arbuthnot, & Co.
October 7.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A steady aged WOMAN,
who has been used to the care of children; it is expected none will apply but what can bring an unexceptionable character. Enquire at the Ledger Office. October 12.
NOW LANDING On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM.
C. & F. Whittle.
September 2.
Turk's-Island SALT, For Sale on board the Brig Experiment, at Gosport, by William Dickson.
September 21.
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the Schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality.
ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Pickleburgs, superior Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c. Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or at approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15.
NOTICE
Is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of THOMAS DARK, deceased, that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 1st of December next, properly attested; all those not so rendered to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought indiscriminately—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by Peter Foster, Executor. August 24.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, at the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only.
Theo. Armistead.
His will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden sand Robert's wharves. Feb. 30.
We have for SALE on our Wharf, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES,
53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 258 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt. Jamaica Coffee, in hhd. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Lacuna do. 30 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bush. Is. Vinea, 8500 do. St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks Isl and, 5,000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 30 hds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. July 13.
FOR SALE at my Warehouse, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen.
Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18.
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail
Phoenix Fire-Office, Norfolk.
NOTICE
The following Policies issued from this Office expire in the month of October next, viz. 283,003 283,142 283,149 6 143 150 10 144 151 12 145 152 17 146 153 140 147 154 141 148 Richard Taylor, Agent. September 28.
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Schooner Juliana, Capt. Stowe.
Also, 21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granberry. September 21.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach; also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripes, and all other diseases of the bowels, and never fails to remove a cold if taken from after its first appearance. It is so celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing natural cultivacities, tickens at the stomach, severe head aches, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superiour merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an incontrovertible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to such a state that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to try it for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance from the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM. JULION.
Mr. Dyott, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been one of the most effectual service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual heart aches, attended with a tickness at the stomach, which brought on a consuming and lax, which continued on me until I became a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I confide your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by using the direct ones given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
Mr. Dyott, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pain in my breast and side, and a tickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered as a consumptive, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has gased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most effectual medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON. Mr. T. W. Dyott. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I will you to publish the following: About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold, attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is in office to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE. Mr. Dyott. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at PONSAI & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 25. lawly
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth suit coat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th December last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina. JOHN WALKER. 11m
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come alongside, 15,000 bushels of CORN,
2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT,
150 sacks Ground Antigua do. 45 hogsheads Old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
LOTTERY OFFICE.
LOTTERY TICKETS FOR SALE
IN THE
Philadelphia Grand Lotteries,
BY R. H. HUGHES, No. 69, CHESNUT-STREET.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY For the Universalist Church,
Authorised by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania, passed the first day of February, 1808.
 1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000  1 do. of 10,000 10,000  1 do. of 5,000 5,000  1 do. of 4,000 4,000  1 do. of 3,000 3,000  2 do. of 2,000 4,000  3 do. of 1,000 3,000  6 do. of 500 3,000  6 do. of 400 2,400  10 do. of 300 3,000  20 do. of 200 4,000  40 do. of 100 4,000  100 do. of 50 5,000  3,516 do. of 12 42,192  3,708 107,592  6 Stationary.  3,714  First drawn blank first day's drawing 1,000  Do. when 1,500 tickets shall be drawn 1,000  Do. 3,000 do. do. 1,000  Do. 5,000 do. do. 2,000  Do. 8,000 do. do. 2,000  First drawn blank on the last day's drawing 10,000 
12,460 tickets at 10 dollars 124,600 124,592
Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
Tickets at $ 11.
THE SECOND CLASS OF THE Holy Trinity Church Lottery. State of the Wheel.
 1 prize of $ 10,000  2 do. of 5,000  1 do. of 4,000  1 do. of 2,000  8 do. of 1,000  4 do. of 500  8 do. of 300  16 do. of 200  26 do. of 100  75 do. of 50  155 do. of 20  And a proportionate number of smaller prizes.—Tickets $ 8. 
Bustleton and Smithfield Turnpike Road Company.
Scheme on an improved plan entirely different from any other.
 HENRY PRATT, Esq. President.  1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000  1 do. of 5,000 5,000  1 do. of 2,000 2,000  2 do. of 1,000 2,000  11 do. of 500 5,500  20 do. of 250 5,000  40 do. of 200 8,000  70 do. of 100 7,000  100 do. of 50 5,000  100 do. of 30 3,000  100 do. of 25 2,500  102 do. of 20 2,040  864 do. of 15 12,960 
7,500 Tickets at 10 dollars each, is 75,000. Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
For the convenience of the publick, half tickets will be provided by the managers, an signed as the whole tickets. Prizes payable in Cash at the Bank of the United States, on the next day after each drawing day.
The whole Lottery will be drawn in fourteen days; and to save expense, only as many numbers will be drawn as there are prizes; the residue will of course be blanks.
USEFUL ARTS LOTTERY.
 CASH PRIZES.  1 Prize of 10,000 dollars is 10,000  2 do. of 5,000 10,000  5 do. of 1,0