Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-11-10 00:00:00

WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1804
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Fish, Flour, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, and Portugal, France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, In the Mediterranean, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas, Jamaica and Honduras, Porto Rico, Havanna, Cape-Francois, (unarmed) Ports in the Bite of Leogane, Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, Persia, India, and China, Coasters, N. B. Premiums to Spain and her colonies-not fixed. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 6 dolls. per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance. Dividend off United States Bank, 560 dolls. per share. Exchange on London, Par.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To Europe or the West-Indies, THE AMERICAN SHIP YORKSHIRE, WILLIAM LEE, Master:— About twelve months old—burthen 290 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or to Warren Ashley.
FOR CHARTER, To any port in Great Britain, the British Brig SARAH, JACOB BROWNLEE, Master:— A strong substantial vessel of 150 tons burthen, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. James Dykes & Co.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 20 Hogsheads SUGAR. 15 do. ST. KITTS RUM. 30 do. MOLASSES, and a few chests of IMPERIAL, HYSON, and YOUNG HYSON, TEAS, imported in Sept. last. November 6.
I HAVE FOR CHARTER, THE BRIG ANN & FRANCES, CARPENTER—Burthen 1500 Barrels. AND FOR SALE, THE BRIG TRYALL, Lying at Marsden's Wharf. 320 Boxes HAVANNAH SUGAR. 80 Hogsheads HAVANNAH MOLASSES. 18 Tons FUSTICK. 20 Tons CAMPEACHY LOGWOOD. 50 Boxes HAVANNAH SEGARS. Theo. Armistead.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, THE SHIP OLD TOM, Samuel Davis, master. Burthen 240 hlids. Tobacco or 2000 barrels.—For terms apply to the master on board, or to Jacob Morgan. Who has received by the said ship from Rotterdam and offers for sale, 40 Bales Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs. 50 Bales Flushing and Dutch Canvas. 50 Pieces Hessian Rolls. 10 Crates Stone Bottles. A quantity of Stone Jugs assorted. Butter Pots in Crates. Casks of Glass Ware well assorted. Boxes Window Glass. do. best Harem Linen. do. do. Ruffia Diaper. 1 Box best Linen Cambricks. 100 Gin Cases. Liquor Cases of different kinds. All of which articles were carefully selected, and are of the first quality.—Also, 8 Pipes superior quality GIN. October 30.
THE SHIP MOUNT VERNON, JOHN BOYNTON, Master:— Having two-thirds of her cargo ready, one fourth of which is on board—will positively sail for Liverpool by the 15th of November—for freight of the remainder, apply to Moore & Bowden, Peterburg, M. W. Hancock & Co Richmond, the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. October 23.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The well armed Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE, Expected to sail in all November. Tobacco or Naval Stores will be received on freight, on low terms, say 60s. per hhd. and 9s. per barrel. Apply to Capt. McBride on board, or to Robertson & Brown. October 23.
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hlids. and 8 Qr. Casks, Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. October 23.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1.
FOR CHARTER, The good American Ship SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 513 tons; will carry about 430 hlids. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 59 Hlids. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Peterburg do. 200 Bbls. excellent PORK. 80 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. Sept. 11.
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8.
FOR LONDON, THE AMERICAN SHIP DUMFRIES, RICHARD BEARD, Master:— To sail about the 20th November, having three-fourths of the cargo engaged. 80 or 100 hlids. tobacco will be taken on freight if offered in time—the terms 4 guineas and 5 per cent. Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. October 30.
FOR CHERBOURG, THE BRIG FRANKLIN, S. HILL, Master. Burthen about 230 tons—she is a staunch, strong built vessel, and will receive a few hogsheads tobacco at a moderate freight. For terms apply to John Newell, jun. October 20.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to N. Heron. Sept. 18.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing Brig ELIZA, Henry Brown, Master. Burthen 200 hogsheads; is ready for receiving a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. October 20.
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Caskings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any hand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough or Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker. Who has for sale, on very low terms, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomack. August 23.
FOR SALE, 1550 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hlids. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Peterburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Ginghams. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17.
SALT. Just arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, a Cargo of excellent Liverpool Stoved Salt. To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to Robertson & Brown. Sept. 22.
FOR SALE, On board the Ship SHEFFIELD, at Willock's Wharf, 1400 BUILDING STONES, hard and of a superior quality. Apply to Josiah Cowper. Sept. 22.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying alterations and amendments to the Act entitled, "An Act to reduce into one, the several acts for regulating Pilots, and ascertaining their fees." October 18.
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE AND FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27.
THIS DAY Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig NICASOR, E. LENSENG, Master, from Gottemburg, CONSISTING OF A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SWEDISH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogsheads CLARET. For sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 13.
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Ship DARK, Captain Peck, from Cadiz, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Butts SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9.
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, Naval-Stores, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5.
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. November 6.
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, JUN. HAS FOR SALE, AN INVOICE OF PINS, NAILS, HOES, SPADES, TEA KETTLES, ENGLISH BEND-LEATHER and BOOT LEGS. 3 Trunks COTTON HOSEY. A few firkins good BUTTER. ANTIGUA RUM. 4 Patent CORN-SHELLING MACHINES. A xandria CRACKERS, in kegs. Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, in hds. and bbls. MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS. November 6. CASH FOR Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading. FOR SALE, (If applied for immediately,) 1740 SPANISH SALTED HIDES, of the very first quality. 9 Tons NICARAGUA WOOD. Just arrived in the Schooner Triumph, from Curacao. James Dykes & Co. November 6.
FISK AND STEARNS, Have just received by the Schooner MARIA, from Boston, IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, HYSON SKIN, of the last importation. 200 Boxes MOULD CANDLES. 40 do. DIPT do. 20 do. SPERMACETI do. 200 do. BROWN SOAP. 50 do. FRESH CHOCOLATE. 20 do. COTTON and WOOL CARDS. 15 do. HALF PINT TUMBLERS. 50 Barrels and 6 Hogsheads N. E. RUM. 50 Bags ALLSPICE. 200 Reams WRAPPING PAPER. 60 Sides Red SOAL LEATHER. 40 lbs. NUTMEGS. 20 Half Barrels NEATS TONGUES. 100 GRIND-STONES. ALSO ON HAND, A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 6.
LANDING THIS DAY, On Newton's Wharf, from the Brig Orpheus, from Valentia, her Cargo—Consisting of 60 Pipes WINE, 48 do. BRANDY, 34 Fruits FIGS, SALT—and A quantity of CORKS. For sale by MOSES MYERS. November 1.
LANDING THIS DAY, On Newton's Wharf, from on board Schooner ELIZA, Capt. Johnson, 60 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM, FOR SALE BY Wilson, Cunningham & Co. Oct. 20.
A BOAT FOUND. TAKEN up near Water's Creek, Warwick county, in October 1803, A BOAT of the following description—Her length on the gunwale is 17 feet, her width 5 feet 6 inches, red bottom with white boot-top, inside, below her seats, red, above them, a lead colour; on the inside of her stem she has large diamonds painted black, and ovals on her stern—seats of the same colour—Her bow and stern-seats have iron knees, her transom and gunwale-knees are iron; she has a ring-bolt in her bow, and an eye-bolt in her stern below the locker. The owner, by proving his property and paying charges, may have her on application to Peter Ridley. Nov. 3.
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year. Henry Benbridge. October 9.
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters stock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24.

EUROPE.—The late mails have not brought us any additional information from Europe. From the relative position in which the powers of the continent and Great-Britain stood, at the date of our last advices, it is by some held to be impossible but that one of two great events must take place before the setting in of the winter.—The invasion of England, or a war between France and Russia.—Of this we are not, however, thoroughly convinced.
Our opinion upon the first of these mighty objects of contemplation, has not been changed by the advanced state of the preparations on the coast of France, nor the increasing threats of the new emperor. But, on the contrary, the probability that the scheme of invasion will be virtually relinquished, has received considerable confirmation by recent occurrences. If a war takes place on the continent, Buonaparte will be no longer at a loss for some object on which to fix the gaze of the multitude; and either from necessity or choice will abandon this long-talked-of enterprize, exhibiting to the world the supreme folly of wasting a nation's treasures in building and equipping useless Gun-Boats.
At the same time we are convinced that the forces assembled on the shores of the channel, will not avert their menacing front from England, until compelled to turn it against some other foe. And should it so happen that Russia, from any combination of circumstances, should delay a declaration of war against France until winter shall have sealed up her Baltic ports, we may expect still to be amused with the farce of the invasion; yet it will most probably be in perfect conformity to the rules of criticism in one respect, the scene will continue to be at Boulogne; the French have always been great sticklers for the observance of the dramatick unities. Notwithstanding the strong attitude which France exhibits, and the loud gasconading which resounds along her coast, and increases as it recedes from the place of danger, we do not think so meanly of the genius of Buonaparte, as to imagine that, under actual circumstances, he would be so rash as to detach such a force from his empire as would be necessary to ensure a conquest, or so thoughtlessly cruel as to send to inevitable destruction such a number as he could prudently spare.
It is not, therefore, absolutely necessary that Russia should declare war, in order to procrastinate or utterly disconcert the meditated invasion; nothing more is required than that she should maintain a threatening position; for so long as there is a probability that such a declaration may be made, France cannot afford to part with a number of troops adequate to the object, or upon which she could found any rational hope of conquest; even admitting them to be safely landed in England. It is not difficult to believe, that the moment such an important portion of the national strength should be sent beyond the power of recall, would be seized upon by the Russian emperor as the most favourable to any design he might have in declaring war. It follows then that nothing but an accommodation with Russia can enable Buonaparte to make any attempt against England.
The improbability that such an accommodation is speedily to take place, increases with every fresh account. The breach between the two courts of St. Cloud and St. Petersburg becomes daily wider and wider; and the departure of the Russian agent from Paris, seems to say that things must soon advance to a crisis, and be positively determined either one way or the other.
Much of the disposition of the French government is to be collected from the language of the official paper. Although the Moniteur has affected to treat all idea of an alliance between Great-Britain and Russia, embracing the lesser powers of Denmark and Sweden, as altogether chimerical, yet it has latterly held a different tone, and instead of treating such an alliance as a bugbear, it has taken some pains to convince those two nations that it would be not merely imprudent, but ruinous to both. This plainly shows us that the Imperial court fully believed that it would be effected. Of Sweden the Moniteur speaks most contemptuously; and declares that France, as heretofore, will take no notice of her motions. It will not be difficult to understand, by this peevish sneer, that Sweden is looked upon as a decided enemy.
The intentions of Russia are not at all equivocal. The movements of her armies and fleet, both in the Baltic and in the Mediterranean, and the immense military establishments she has been forming on her frontier, are clear and unequivocal demonstrations of her willingness to go to war. How far this disposition may be curbed by the late proceedings in Austria, is an important question. It is not at all likely that the Emperor Alexander will plunge headlong into hostilities, unless assured of a positive, or at least negative co-operation from Austria. If there is any truth in the report of a triple alliance , between France, Austria, and Prussia, there is an end to all hostile proceedings, offensively, on the part of Russia, during the remainder of the present season. And if there exist in the mind of the French Emperor any hope of succeeding against England, he certainly will not be the aggressor in any Continental war, which would totally destroy, as we have shewn, any ground upon which that hope could be entertained.
Thus, then, upon the circumstances which may have preceded, or attended, the late assumption of title on the part of the Emperor of Austria, depend, in our opinion, the two great events which now fix the attention of Europe and America—the Invasion of England and a Continental war .
From the manner in which the German Emperor acknowledged the title of Buonaparte, no argument
of any extensive secret intelligence between them can be predicated. He had in view the establishment of an equivalent title in his own family, which, although no usurpation of the rights of others, nor of any additional authority on his part, yet as it was the gratification of a species of vanity perfectly consistent with the human character, might be a sufficient inducement to "do unto others as he would that others should do unto him". The conduct of the King of Sweden, in refusing to acknowledge the Austrian title, thus assumed, forms a better reason for supposing that it involves something more than is apparent.
A short time will unravel this part of the plot; and we have little doubt that it will be found that we have viewed it correctly. If Russia declares war it will be from a certain knowledge that there exists no secret alliance between France and Austria: if France attempt, with an efficient force, to invade England, it may be concluded that she has secured Austria and Prussia as a check upon Russia and Sweden.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
THE LAY-CURATE.
DISCOURSE II.
"KEEP THY HEART WITH ALL DILIGENCE—FOR OUT OF IT ARE THE ISSUES OF LIFE."
"Ye who listen with credulity to the whispers of fancy, and pursue with eagerness the phantoms of hope", who imagine that the impulse of sentiment is the dictate of duty; that the reward of feeling is a crown to the understanding, or the meed of virtue....Hear with attention the "opinions" of the LAY-CURATE.
To exalt himself into the chair of wisdom, or to arrogate the functions conferred by "the laying on of the hands of the presbytery", he has declared not to be his intention. To attempt, with the subtlety of a metaphysician, to analyse the soul, to trace the passions to their source, or to sound the depths of the heart for the motives of action, would not only be beside his design, but beyond the reach of his abilities. Neither will he undertake to investigate or elucidate the operations of the human mind, by shewing how deceitful the heart can be to itself when inclination and duty are in contingent hostility. He would leave to the worthy disciples of a MASSILLON and a BLAIR the task of making those profound discriminations.
But without assuming the character either of a metaphysician or a theologian, the LAY-CURATE thinks he may offer some remarks on the words of the wise man; such as observation and reflection may have supplied, and such as may tend to evince the practical wisdom of "keeping the heart with all diligence".
And here it might be expected by some of his readers that he will now (as preachers in former times always did and as some still do) divide his subject into different heads; as, 1st, what it is to keep the heart; 2dly, what it is to keep it with all diligence; 3dly, to shew how the issues or events of life are connected with this observance; and 4thly, to conclude with some practical remarks or inferences from the whole.
As, however, he does not arrogate the functions of the pulpit, neither will he imitate its manner. He would simply shew that many of the miseries of life are created or increased, its happiness much diminished, and its pleasures embittered, by the neglect of this precept.
The passions of LOVE, hope, fear, jealousy, care, discontent, distrust, hatred, and revenge, all proceed from the heart. For the happiness of life it becomes necessary to regulate or subdue them. This is the object of the Wise-man; and he calls loudly upon reason, the master faculty of the mind, to aid him in controlling their operations.
But since the display of each of these passions, in its particular operations and effects, would lead the LAY-CURATE beyond his design; he would arrange them into kindred classes, and in describing the supreme, would only touch the subordinate, incidentally, as he goes along; or consider them as branches from the same stock. He would consider LOVE as connected with its delusive companion HOPE; ENVY and JEALOUSY with their correlate REVENGE; and FEAR as more or less accompanied by the attendant of Love, or by Care, Distrust, and Melancholy. Each of these might afford ample scope for discriminative observation, to represent how "the issues of life" are affected by them; how from a strict guard being kept upon them, or full scope being given to their impulses, they become to the body and the mind, their respective health or malady.
At present, however, it is only proposed to consider the tendencies of the first mentioned offspring of the heart LOVE, as it is more or less supported or abandoned by its versatile companion HOPE. And here it would appear that he has chosen a subject that has been already exhausted; a ground that has been already pre-occupied; a field where the harvest has been so carefully gathered, that it might be doubted whether any thing be left even to glean. All the novels that grace or load our shelves or our libraries, invariably have love for their object; and it might be supposed had fully depicted all its "ties, connections, and dependencies".
The LAY-CURATE does not mean to enter the lists as a competitor with the children of fancy; he will not try to develope the secrets, nor trace the windings and labyrinths of this passion, in all its probable manifestations. But from its acknowledged indications and effects, he would endeavour to obviate the mistakes, and point out the mischiefs, that usually ensue from a neglect of "keeping the heart with all diligence".
And first "for you, ye delicate, he writes"—ye who are endowed with that soft sense of the mind which is unknown to the worshippers of
Mammon, or the no less selfish votaries of ambition:—ye who are prompt to thrill with all the tumults, all the joys and pains, that beauty communicates:—emphatically he warns you to "keep your heart with all diligence"; and only with the utmost caution and reserve to "indulge the sweet destroyer of repose":—Love in such bosoms as yours, always to excess either pleases or torments.
But there are others of less refined texture of soul, whose prudence is often no guard against the intrusion of this subtle and impetuous power. Their unsuspecting hearts embrace and expand to all the interests and feelings of Friendship:—beneath this pleasing disguise the urchin delights to be concealed.—Ideas respecting this object of friendship arise, successively, in association with other means of happiness:—The indulgence of this train of musings is soon found to prevail to the exclusion of all other thoughts; and former reflections, habits, and avocations, have lost all their power to charm.
It is then that Reason should be consulted on the propriety and expediency of entertaining and encouraging this inmate, and to ascertain the amount of its influence:—for such is the ascendancy it almost imperceptibly obtains, that it can control every other desire, and give a colouring of its own to every other object. This generally produces a blindness as to the impracticability of succeeding which otherwise might have been seen, or exalts into imaginary excellence an object by no means worthy of so much idolatry. If every other way prudent to indulge the passion thus excited, still Reason will teach to avoid that squeamish, sickly, sentimental whining, which Fear begot on Self-Love creates, and which is the natural concomitant of constant musing. The inevitable tendency of such a disposition is not only to mar success, but to render the votary less worthy of succeeding. The bodily participates in the malady of the mind, and its appetites and powers become languid. The soul, deprived of its elastic tone, dissolves into effeminacy, and becomes dead to fame.
This, if a novel expression may be allowed, is a cachexy of the mind . It is a deracination of its noblest faculties; and one of the most deplorable examples of its debasement. Well might the Eastern Monarch, who had known, by experience, much of the influence of this passion, enjoin, with all the zeal of a preacher, the wholesome, moral, precept,—"keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life"!
To those who have not guarded "with all diligence" the avenues to, or whose diligence has not been successful in keeping the enemy from the strong holds of, this citadel, the LAY-CURATE would offer a few words of advice.
Delay not to call Reason to your aid:—consult her on the nature of subsequent proceedings, and let the Will be her faithful minister. If she urge you to seek happiness in the acquisition of the object of your affections, she will point out the propriety of ascertaining that event as soon as possible, and by what means.—If disappointment ensue, she will introduce you to her favourite child Fortune:—or if other auxiliaries should be necessary—
"Let Pride to Love—their force to force oppose". For to mental not less than physical disease will the maxim apply— contraria contrariorum esse remedia . You may thus obtain a conquest; and when Victory offers you your just reward, a peaceful and contented mind, that you may never after lose what you have acquired, or fall again into the snares of a watchful enemy, treasure the advice of the poet, and
"On Reason build Resolve, That column of true majesty in Man".
A LAY-CURATE.
THE REVEREND MR. GREGORY, having returned to town, divine service will be resumed in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow, at the usual hour.
It is reported that the two French frigates have escaped from New-York, through Hell-Gate . Had the Leander and Cambrian been on the other side of the straight, the Frenchmen would have been obliged to acknowledge that it was justly aamed; that, as to their passage, it was truly the gate that led to destruction.
TO MERCHANTS AND CAPTAINS.—The Editors, anxious to render every service in their power to their mercantile and marine friends, will feel obliged to all those who may communicate to them the destination of vessels, bound to foreign ports, within one week of their expected time of sailing, with information of the place at which the letter-bag may be deposited: the publication of this memorandum, they think will be useful to those who may wish to avail themselves of an opportunity of writing, which otherwise might not be known to them. They will also, as often as informed, notice the expected arrival of vessels in Hampton Roads from the Bay or Rivers above, on their outward passage. It is hoped that the utility of this plan will be sufficiently apparent, to deserve the very small portion of attention which it may require from those concerned.
Case of Col. Burr. A grand jury of the state of New-Jersey having presented a bill of indictment for murder, against this gentleman, it has become an interesting question, whether the crime of which he has been guilty is really murder in legal signification. By the common law, if the stroke of which one dies be given in one county and he die in another, it is not murder in either. The case being much stronger between different states, it is supposed that as Gen. Hamilton died in New-York and not in New-Jersey, Col. Burr cannot be guilty of murder. But the fact is otherwise; for by a particular statute of the state of New-Jersey, if the stroke be given in New-Jersey, and the death ensues in another state, it is murder. No doubt therefore remains of the nature of the crime, and that the grand jury have been correct. U. S. Gaz.
The Common Law is as above stated; but by force of the statute of 2 & 3 Edw. VI. c. 24, the offender was indictable in the county where the party
died—in this state the law is otherwise; the offender shall be tried in the Court of that District where the stroke was given, or the poison administered.
The Legislative provision of the state of New-Jersey, supercedes the Common Law, and settles the question at once. As it is presumed that Col. Burr, will shortly undergo a Trial, according to the Laws of his Country, we shall abstain from any further remark respecting him or his case, until the result of that trial is known.
The Grand Jury of Bergen county, in the state of New-Jersey, has found a bill of indictment for Murder against Aaron Burr, for killing Gen. Hamilton in July last, in said county.
GENERAL HAMILTON.
From the Liverpool Chronicle of August 24.
[We have been favoured, through the courtesy of a gentleman in this town, with the following extract of a letter from the late General Hamilton, dated New-York, 1759, to a relation of his, here who had requested to know some particulars of his life. We have no doubt but that it will be perused at the present moment with lively interest.]
"I came to this country about the age of 16, and having always had a strong propensity to literary pursuits, by a course of steady and laborious exertion, I was able at the age of 19 to qualify myself for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in the College of New-York, and to lay a foundation by preparatory study for the future profession of the law. The American revolution supervened. My principles led me to take part in it. At 19 I entered into the American army as captain of artillery, and shortly after I became by his invitation aid-de-camp to General Washington; in which station I served till the commencement of that campaign, which ended with the siege of York Town, Virginia, and the capture of Lord Cornwallis's army. This campaign I made at the head of a corps of light infantry, with which I was present at the siege of York, and engaged in some interesting operations. At the period of the peace with Great-Britain, I found myself a member of congress by appointment of the legislature of this state. After the peace I settled in the city of New-York, in the practice of the law, and was in a very lucrative course of practice, when the derangement of our publick affairs by the feebleness of the general confederation, drew me again reluctantly into publick life. I became a member of the convention which framed the present constitution of the United States, and having taken part in this measure, I concurred myself to be under an obligation to lend my aid towards putting the machine in motion.—Hence I did not hesitate to accept the offer of President Washington, to undertake the office of secretary of the treasury. In that office I met with many intrinsic difficulties, and many artificial ones, proceeding from passions not very worthy but common to human nature, and which act with peculiar force in republics.—The object, however, was effectual of establishing publick credit and introducing order into the finances.
"Publick office in this country has few attractions. The pecuniary emolument is so inconsiderable as to amount to a sacrifice to any man who can employ his time with advantage in any liberal profession. The opportunity of doing good, from the jealousy of power and the spirit of faction, is too small in any station to warrant a long continuance of private sacrifices. The enterprizes of party had so far succeeded, as materially to weaken the necessary influence and energy of the executive authority, and so far diminished the power of doing good in that department, as greatly to take away the motives which a virtuous man might have for making such sacrifices. The prospect was even bad, for gratifying in future the love of fame, if that passion was to be the spring of action. The union of these motives, with the reflections of prudence, in relation to a growing family, determined me as soon as my plan had attained a certain maturity to withdraw from office. This I did in the year 1755, by resignation, when I resumed the profession of the law, (as counsellor) in New-York, under every advantage I could desire.
"It is a pleasing reflection to me, that since the commencement of my connexion with General Washington to the present time, I have possessed a flattering share of his confidence and friendship. In the year 1750, I married the second daughter of General Schuyler, a gentleman of one of the best families in this country, of large fortune, and of no less personal and publick consequence. It is impossible to be happier than I am in a wife, and I have eight children, the eldest a son, somewhat passed seventeen, who all promise well as far as their years permit, and promise me much satisfaction. Though I have been too much in publick life to be wealthy, my situation is extremely comfortable, and leaves me nothing to wish but a continuance of health. With this blessing, the profits of my profession, and other prospects, authorize an expectation of such addition to my resources as will render the eve of life easy and agreeable, so far as may depend on this consideration."
In giving publicity to the following letter we perform an office, not less grateful to our own feelings, than honourable to the fame of him, whose loss we can never think of but with the deepest sorrow. It was enclosed to us, from an unknown hand, in a note thus happily expressed: "The high, and deserved veneration in which the character of the late illustrious Hamilton is held, by every admirer of worth and talents, has induced me to forward for insertion in your paper, the subjoined letter to a young friend.—It will add another brilliant, and decisive evidence, to the many already adduced, of the religious sentiments of that great and most excellent man; and cannot, I think, fail of being acceptable to every admirer of his virtues." (N. Y. Ev. Post.
NEW-YORK, April 13, 1804.
Dear Sir, The post of to-day brought me a letter from you, and another from Mr. —. I have no doubt but the latter would serve you if he could; but he cannot at this time.
On the whole I would advise you to return to New-York, and accept any respectable employment in your way, till an opportunity of something better shall occur. 'Tis by patience and perseverance that we can expect to vanquish difficulties, and better an unpleasant condition.
Arraign not the dispensations of Providence—they must be founded in wisdom and goodness; and when they do not suit us, it must be because there is some fault in ourselves, which deserves chastisement, or because there is a kind intent to correct in us some vice or failing, of which, perhaps, we may not be conscious; or because the general plan requires that we should suffer partial ill.
In this situation it is our duty to cultivate resignation, and even humility, bearing in mind, in the language of the poet, that it was "Pride which lost the blest abodes."
With esteem and regard, &c.
A. HAMILTON.
From the New-York Evening Post.
Some new views of our Louisiana purchase.—In the Official Gazette of our Executive, published at Washington by Samuel H. Smith, whose name we are obliged to bring frequently before the publick, we have read, with astonishment and disquiet, a paper addressed "To the French Inhabitants of Louisi—"

containing remarks on their late Memorial, signed COMMON SENSE . This production is, by universal assent, ascribed to THOMAS PAINE , for whose presence among us, our country is indebted to the very pressing and friendly invitation of THOMAS JEFFERSON . It originally appeared in the Aurora , where, from the known unworthiness of the author and profligacy of the channel through which it found its way into the world, we might, perhaps, have suffered it to remain unnoticed: but as the Editor of our worthy President has transferred it into the columns of the government paper, it has acquired a kind of official adoption that entitles it to a more marked attention.
This writer in referring to the article of the treaty of cession which provides for the admission of the inhabitants of Louisiana into the Union, says, that it was introduced not for the purpose of conferring upon them any personal rights, but merely to prevent any future cession of that territory by the United States to another power. These remarks are immediately succeeded by the following INFAMOUS SUGGESTION , which shall serve as the text of our present remarks.
"France and Spain might suspect (and the suspicion would not have been ill founded had the cession been treated for in the administration of John Adams, or when Washington, was president, and Alexander Hamilton president over him,) that we bought Louisiana for the British government, or with a view of selling it to her; and though such suspicion had no just ground to stand upon with respect to our present president Thomas Jefferson , who is not only not a man of intrigue, but who possesses that honest pride of principle that cannot be intrigued with, and which keep intrigues at a distance, the article was nevertheless necessary as a precaution against future contingencies. But you, from not knowing the political ground of the article, apply to yourselves personally and exclusively what had reference to the territory to prevent its falling into the hands of any foreign power, that might endanger the Spanish dominions in America, or those of the French in the West-India Islands."
We shall begin by observing that the partizans of the present administration, have been frequently reminded of the scandalous meanness with which they have endeavoured to found their pretensions to publick esteem on malevolent representations of the conduct of the federalists. For shame ye patriots! Are you incapable of understanding that the path of honour and rectitude is straight and uniform, while the mazes of folly and infamy, are infinitely diversified? Is it true that your rivals have been vile men? In what respect then have you shown your superiority over them? What great or virtuous achievements have signalized your victory? Is your pride so tame that you are only ambitious of being considered no worse than those whom you have yourselves declared to be unworthy of publick confidence? If you merely endeavour the preceding administration, without justifying your own measures, may it not be reasonably suspected that you are yourselves at least no better than those you have abused and supplanted? that the present idols of your adulation, the miserable pawns of your feeble and fleeting authority, have succeeded to the vices which you have imputed to their predecessors, as well as to their power?
Though similar questions have been frequently asked, yet they have never been answered, nor have they produced any amendment in the conduct of our rulers. The Presidential election is approaching, and every miscreant, every party of faction is preparing to give support to the present administration, from the old magazine of calumny against the federalists. Not only the same of departed sages, whose memories are enshrined by their grateful country, but the reputations of their most distinguished survivors, who, having retired from publick life, no longer enjoy or desire political influence, are assailed with savage malignity; and apparently with no other view, than to establish this inference of democratic logic, that because the associates of Washington and Adams are unpopular, Jefferson and his junto, by whose calumnies they were first undermined, are therefore wise and immaculate. Alas! have we lived to see the day, when such delusions can be practiced with success? Have we attained to that point of abject humiliation, when the characters of men who deservedly enjoyed the publick confidence, are permitted to be trodden under foot by a Duane, a Smith, a Pasquin, and a Paine, and when these profligate wretches are the most conspicuous champions of republicanism, the most prominent advocates of the Chief Magistrate of our country?
But there still remains a spirit, which though depressed will never be extinguished. Though republicanism is proscribed in Europe, and though its institutions have been enfeebled and disgraced in America, by the party who are now predominant, yet the principles of Federalism exist and will survive. Mr. Jefferson's administration, though a sore disease, will not prove fatal. The senative energy of our country is sufficiently powerful to expel the peccant humours and morbid matter which now obstruct and pervert all the functions of society: Nor must the vile imposters who affect to guide publick opinion, imagine that an impudent repetition of flagitious falsehoods, will deter honourable men from investigating the conduct of the present administration.
Yes, fellow-citizens of America, in the National Intelligencer , in the official paper of the Executive, in the identical paper which is now employed in recommending Mr. Jefferson to your favour, that abhorred reptile Thomas Paine, has been suffered to declare, that if the purchase of Louisiana had been made during the administration of Washington or Adams, a suspicion would not have been ill founded, that it was purchased for the British government. What say you respecting the delicacy, the honour, or the veracity of men capable of giving circulation to such infamous calumnies? It was in an evil hour that the National Intelligencer admitted, that just suspicions would have existed against the integrity of Washington or Adams, if Louisiana had been purchased during either of their administrations. Suspicions have existed with respect to the actual purchase , in the minds of thousands, and among them are many who were friends to the present administration, and who still endeavour to extenuate their conduct. We will now declare the nature of these suspicions, and leave it with those whom it may concern to remove them.
We desire it may be remembered that this is no trivial object. A sum of FIFTEEN MILLIONS , has been added to our publick debt: annual interest alone is nine hundred thousand dollars —an amount considerably exceeding the civil establishments of the whole sixteen states. This great capital, with its accruing interest, is a charge upon the property of these states. If we could extend our view to a period when the Treasury would derive the best advantage from the sale of lands, westward of the Mississippi, still no prospect, derived from past experience, would justify the expectation of a revenue beyond one third of the present interest .
This enormous debt of Fifteen Millions is divisible into two parts: First. The sum applicable to the discharge of debts due by the French Government to the citizens of the United States and which we have consented to assume , . . . . . $3,750,000 Second. The sum payable in Stock to the French Government, being the compensation demanded for Louisiana , . . . . . $11,250,000 Making in the whole, . . . . . $15,000,000
When for reasons which are yet to be explained, the administration relinquished a point of honour, hitherto inviolable among nations; when instead of requiring compensation for wrongs; when instead of surety for the aggressor; when philosopher Jefferson , and Republican Buonaparte bargained for a swamp, and amicably agreed that the former should pay damages for stripes inflicted on the latter, according to rules prescribed by himself, it was surely to have been expected that individuals whose rights had been violated, would at least have derived some advantage from the dishonour of their country. What are the facts in respect to this unparalleled transaction? Buonaparte has received his eleven millions of stock: it is in the market, it is transferable at par. But what merchant has received any compensation for the detention of his property? Of what value is a demand upon our treasury under Mr. Jefferson's guarantee for the French Government? There exists a treaty by which the obligation to pay our own citizens is transferred from Paris to Washington; and there exists an appropriation by law for the purpose. Why then are the payments deferred? Perhaps on this point we can assist the publick in forming an opinion.
The first article of the Treaty stipulates, that the debts shall be discharged with interest from the time the accounts and vouchers were presented to the French Government . The second, limits the sum of principal and interest to be paid by the United States to 3,750,000 dolls. reference indeed is made to a "Conjectural Note;" but this note is known to embrace claims beyond the amount assumed. The third article peremptorily directs, that the debts secured by the treaty shall be discharged by orders to be drawn by our Minister on the Treasury of the United States, payable sixty days after the exchange of ratifications, and the surrender of the possession of Louisiana . The fourth and fifth articles, describe in general terms the debts which are to be paid, and those which are to be excluded. On this point we think it pertinent to observe, that not one dollar is to be paid which the French government does not allow to be just debt, due by itself . The effect of this treaty is, therefore, simply to relieve the French Treasury, and support its credit; all claims rejected by the French Tribunals are absolutely without the purview of the Convention. By the subsequent articles provision is made for the appointment, on the part of the United States, of a board of three persons, with the power of repairing to the French offices, and without removing the papers , reporting their opinion as to what claims allowed, or in a course of liquidation, ought to be deemed within the provisions of the treaty. In cases where the French officers are in favour of the admission of particular claims, and the American board is of opinion that they ought to be rejected, they are to be reported to the Minister of the United States, who is expressly directed "to transmit his observations, in all such cases, to the Minister of the Treasury of the French Republic , on which report the French Government shall decide finally in every case ."
Having given this analysis of the treaty, we shall now proceed to a farther examination of this rare specimen of diplomacy: this however, we shall defer till tomorrow.
The report circulating here for a few days past respecting the departure of Prince Buonaparte and his lady, and which we contributed to extend, turns out to be correct, as the following article confirms their ship-wreck on board the Philadelphia . Fed. Gaz. "We are authorised to say, that the account lately given of Prince Jerome Buonaparte and his lady being shipwrecked in the snow Philadelphia, in the bay of Delaware, on their passage to Cadiz, is Correct. They embarked at Port Penn, and were landed, after being in imminent danger, at Pilot-town—They arrived this day (31st October) in Philadelphia, accompanied by Miss Spear, and Mr. Pichon." [Pol. and Com. Register.]
NEW-ORLEANS, October 5. Induction of the Governor of the Territory of Orleans.
On Tuesday last, the 2d inst. the citizens of this Province witnessed a momentous epoch, in the formal inauguration of their Governor. Among the recent and successive changes, none have given more general satisfaction. The people have but justly wished a more determinate system of government; and the Governor, hereafter, acting less from discretion , feels himself relieved from an anxious load of responsibility. At 12 o'clock his excellency William C. C. Claiborne presented himself at the Presidential to take his Oath of Office, before James Pitot, Esq. Mayor of the City. The ceremony being attended by the Clergy, the Officers Civil and Military, and a large concourse of respectable citizens, the business of the day was disclosed to them by reading the Commissions of the Governor and the Mayor: after which, His Excellency rose and delivered, with interesting ease, the address which we now lay before our readers. Those who had witnessed the fortitude with which he has borne his late domestick afflictions, could not forbear to express their admiration, of the peculiar cadence of his pathetic allusion to the loss of his amiable consort, and promising daughter.
After His Excellency had closed his address, it was read in the French language, for the satisfaction of the citizens, by Peter Derbigny, Esq. The assembly having retired the day was distinguished by a discharge of cannon; the display of colours among the shipping; and other demonstrations of satisfaction.
FELLOW-CITIZEN, The President of the United States having been pleased to appoint me Governor of that part of Louisiana, which is constituted "The Territory of Orleans", I have attended in this Hall, fellow-citizens, to take, in your presence, the Oaths of Office required by law.
In this additional and distinguished proof of confidence from the Chief Magistrate of our common country, I find the strongest inducement to merit by my conduct, a continuance of his approbation; to deserve yours also fellow-citizens, is my sincere desire, and shall be the fondest object of my cares.
All the facility which a recent domestick calamity has left for me to seek or enjoy, is in contributing to the happiness of those over whom I am called upon to preside—The importance of the trust committed, and the high responsibility attached thereto, are forcibly impressed upon my mind, and have excited the most anxious solicitude;—On entering however, upon my arduous duties, I anticipate with pleasure the powerful aid which I shall receive from the Judicial and Legislative Authorities, and the kind indulgence and support which a generous people always extend to the honest efforts of a publick Officer.—Past events, fellow-citizens, guarantee the fulfilment of these expectations.—In the course of my late Administration, which from a variety of circumstances was accompanied with peculiar difficulties, I received from the Officers, Civil and Military, a zealous and able co-operation in all measures for the publick good, and from the people in general an indulgence and support which encouraged harmony, and insured the supremacy of the law.
I am now ready to take and subscribe the Oaths of Office required:—And I pray Almighty God to visit with his favour the Magistrates and Legislators of this Territory; to enable them to preserve to her Citizens and their posterity , the blessings of Peace,
Liberty, Laws, and thus to soften those evils which a wise providence has annexed in this world to the condition of man.
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE. New-Orleans, October 2d, 1804.
* His Excellency, here, alludes to the recent death of his Lady and only child.
October 6. Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Telegraph, dated St. Louis, August 19, 1804. "The committee of the Upper Louisiana, has seen with pleasure the eagerness of the inhabitants of the Lower Louisiana, to unite themselves for the maintenance of the rights which belong to us. Our committee is preparing some rules or local laws to be presented to Mr. Harrison, governor of this territory, on the 1st of October next. The committee is determined not to suffer the laws of Mr. Harrison to be promulgated, unless they have been previously communicated to them, to make the necessary alterations if they require it. The committee expresses a wish for the re-union of the two Louisianas to obtain a representation to congress. The division of Louisiana is contrary to the spirit of the treaty of cession and the people are determined to appeal to it, as its meaning."
WASHINGTON, November 2. Extract of a letter from Commodore Preble, to the Secretary of the Navy, dated 14th June, 1804, on board the United States Frigate Constitution, off Tripoli.
"Yesterday I anchored off the harbour, and sent Mr. O'Brien on shore under a flag of truce, to endeavour to ransom our unfortunate countrymen, and if the Bashaw should desire it, to establish peace.—Mr. O'Brien did not succeed in his mission, he landed at noon and returned on board at 1-2 past 2 o'clock P. M. You will see by his instructions how far he was authorised to go for the ransom. I presume if the terms had been accepted, that our government would have been satisfied, but they were refused, and we have no alternative but to oblige him to accept them or others more favourable for us."
Extract of a letter from Commodore Preble, to the Secretary of the Navy, dated 5th July, 1804, on board the Constitution, Messina Harbour. "We have taken on board here 700 bomb shells, and powder in proportion, and the bomb vessels being ready, we sail to-morrow morning. I hope my next letter will announce to you our success against Tripoli, the restoration of our unfortunate countrymen to the sweets of liberty, and to our country an honourable peace."
Extract of a letter dated Tunis, July 10. "At length Naples has felt a spasm of energy; and its squadron for the first time made a visit to this port; but we cannot imagine the reasons which prevented the admiral's making himself master of the whole naval force of this Regency. On the 26th ultimo, one ship of the line, and three frigates, entered the road of the Gouletta, shewing English colours; (most of the corsairs were ready for sea, and anchored at a considerable distance from the batteries) a frigate laid along side of the Tunisian frigate, and commenced the attack by a general discharge of musketry, shewing at the same the Napolitan flag; some of the Tunisians on board the frigate instantly cut her cables, while others endeavoured to make their escape by swimming to the shore: the Tunisian frigate, drifted under the forts, receiving without resistance, the full force of the enemy's great guns. She was completely equipped and ready for sea; nine of her crew were killed, about twenty wounded; and an equal number of prisoners made, which were taken up by the boats of the Napolitans: She is considerably damaged in her hull, has two shots between wind and water, and her foremast, somewhat injured. There were no soldiers in the forts, except a few Moors who were not sufficient to man half a dozen guns; they notwithstanding kept up a tolerably brisk fire for nearly two hours after the Neapolitans had ceased; and until they stood out of the Roadsted—no damage was done to any of the other corsairs, and not one captured, except a small Galiota off Porto Farina."
BRITISH NAVY. Statement of the distribution of the British naval force, to September 1.
Line. 50's Frigs. Sloops. Total In port and fitting, Guardships, 14 11 24 75 124 In English and Irish channels, 5 1 7 4 17 In the Downs and N. Sea station, 27 3 28 83 141 At W. Indies, and on passage, 10 2 20 106 138 On Jamaica station, 2 1 13 24 40 American and N. F. Land sta. 4 0 9 22 35 C. of G. Hope, E. Indies, } and on the passage, } 0 0 6 2 8 Coast of Africa, 9 3 1 1 2 Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, 0 0 1 1 2 Mediterranean and on passage, 3 0 0 1 4 Hospital and prison ships, 13 1 2 0 16 Total in commission, 100 22 134 332 594 Receiving ships, 5 3 5 1 14 Servicable and rep. for service, 13 1 9 7 32 In ordinary, 52 12 41 19 124 Building 15 1 23 41 80 Total 187 39 212 396 824
State of the ordinary in each Port. Portsmouth, 22 1 16 5 44 Plymouth, 20 4 13 5 42 Chatham, 27 6 8 4 45 Sheerness, 2 1 4 5 12 River, 1 4 14 8 27 Total 72 16 55 27 170
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
The ship Golden Age , capt. Nye, which arrived at Boston on Thursday last, in 39 days from Bourdeaux, brings information later than we have received, (to Sept. 16.) In a conversation with a very intelligent gentleman, who has spent above a year in France, we have obtained the following particulars. The French government has now suspended the further construction of gun-boats; their squadrons are at the several ports for which they are destined; the troops are encamped within a few miles of the respective places, appointed for embarkation, and every appearance indicates a complete preparation for the long rumoured invasion of Great Britain and Ireland.
This gentleman is, however, decidedly of opinion that no such event will take place, and in this opinion, he has been confirmed for a year past. The people still confide in the reality of the expedition, but he found the most intelligent among the officers, both of the army and navy, were of a different sentiment.
There exists a strong jealousy of the Swedish, and Danish and Prussian governments. The merchants appeared so suspicious of a rupture with these powers that about the time the Golden Age sailed, they had refused wines to Swedish freighters, though part of the cargo was on board, and left them to land what was already shipped and depart, or wait their pleasure. Of the disposition of Russia little was said. Our informant was at Bourdeaux, when the question of Buonaparte's elevation to the Imperial dignity,
was before the publick. An assembly of the citizens was called—a proposition conversed, and when they were invited to take a certain measure, not one moved. Another attempt was made the succeeding day. When after a long harangue by an officer of government, a paper was produced, and such as chose, gave their signature of approbation. This was immediately hurried off to Paris, as the unanimous approbation of the city of Bourdeaux. Little is now publicly said of the political state of the country, but the deluded people are generally of opinion that they are citizens of a Republick, and that the f est in the world! (Repertory.)
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Gosport , Derkheim, 68 days from Amsterdam, Gin and Dry Goods, Moses Myers. Schooner Iris , Pearson, 12 days from Martinique, Sugar and Molasses, J. Dykes & Co.—Left brig Favourite , of Philadelphia; schooner Catharine , Stone, Norfolk, and schooner Lewis , of Baltimore, just arrived from Trinidad.— Spoke , 8th October, in lat. 22, 45, N. long. 62, 30, W. schooner Edward , 15 days from Baltimore for Guadalupe. British brig Thomas & Sarah , Jameson, 52 days from Guernsey, ballast, Supercargo on board. Schooner Hunter , Sueden, 4 days from New-York. Schooner Argonaut , Lee, 4 days from Philadelphia. Schooner Adventure , Miles, 10 days from Philadelphia. Schooner Eliza , Webb, 8 days from New-York. The Ship Bald Eagle , Langdon of this port from Amsterdam, was spoken 15th ult. in lat. 40 o N. lon. 58 o W. had carried away her m m -top-mast. The Swedish ship Ann Elizabeth , Hagberg, from this port to Cadiz, was spoken on the 14th ult. out 6 days—all well.
PORT OF NORFOLK—ENTERED.
Ship Gosport , Derkheim, Amsterdam. Brig Thomas & Sarah , Jameson, Guernsey. Sch r  Iris , Pearson, Martinique. CLEARED. Ship Thomas , Boush, Bourdeaux. Sch r  Harriot , Brown, Baltimore. Sloop Maria , Omera, New-York.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
A meeting of the Stockholders in the Bank of Virginia, is requested by the Commissioners, at ten o'clock on Monday next, at the Town Hall: for the purpose of taking into their consideration subjects of importance to the interests of that institution. November 10.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing ship SHEFFIELD, Josiah Cooper, Master: Will sail in three weeks, three-fourths of her cargo being engaged. For freight apply to the master on board, or Thomas Wilcock. November 10. tf 223
Received by the Ship Gosport , from Amsterdam, and for sale by the Subscriber, 12 Bales TICKLENBURG . 5 Cases PLATILLAS . 2 Cases BRITTANNIAS . 2 Cases BYLWELD LINEN . He has also for Sale, 12 Puncheons choice Demerara SPIRIT . 100 do. Gosport RUM . 5,000 lb. PIMENTO . James Young. November 10. 2w 224
LANDING THIS DAY On Newton's Wharf , from on board the Ship Gosport , M. M. Derkheim, from Amsterdam, GIN, superior quality. EMPTY CASES. LINEED OIL. HOLLAND DUCK. RAVENS do. OLD HOCK—and } IN SMALL CASES. BURGUNDY, } For sale by Moses Myers. November 10. tf 225
NORFOLK RACES,
Will commence on the 2d Monday in November. 1st day—for 3 years old Colts, that never won a Purse or Sweepstakes of more than 200 dollars, with 86lbs. on each, one mile heats, 40 dollars entrance, play or pay; the subscription to be kept open until the 10th November. The colts intended to run, must be particularly described to the subscriber, as no exchange of nags will be allowed.—Two colts entered. 2d day—the Ladies Purse of 100 dollars, one mile heats, with catches, entrance 10 dollars. The horse that wins the first three heats, will be entitled to this purse. Ninety yards will distance. 20 minutes allowed to rest. 3d day—a purse of 400 dollars, four mile heats, entrance 25 dollars, weight for age, 150lbs. on the aged Horse. 4th day—a Give-and-take Sweepstakes, two mile heats, entrance 50 dollars. 5th day—a purse of 200 dollars, two mile heats, entrance 15 dollars, weight for age. 6th day—a Handy Cap Purse of 150 dollars, will be proposed. The rules and regulations will be established on the 2d day's running. * No boy will be allowed to ride unless dressed with a jockey cap, silk jacket and half boots—stables and litter found for race horses gratis—forage of all descriptions will be found at cost. Gentlemen who will run for the four mile heats at those races, and let the subscriber know of their coming 8 or 10 days before, their groom and boys shall have their board gratis. R. H. Gooke. October 9. 16g
NOTICE.
THE FERRIES across Elizabeth River, will be rented at the Court-House of Norfolk county, on the third Monday in November next—possession of which to be given the first day of January thereafter. JAMES BROWN, Sheriff. November 6. idr 216
3000 bushels coarse SALT a-float,
FOR SALE, BY A. Maclure. Nov. 3. tf 209
ALEXANDER CLARK,
Boot and Shoemaker, At the head of Maxwell's Wharf, Wide Water Street, Has, in addition to those of his own manufactory, received from Philadelphia and New-York, an assortment of the best BOOTS AND SHOES , And intends in future to keep a constant supply. Three boys of respectable connexions, from 12 to 15 years of age, will be taken as apprentices to the above business. Nov tf 210
NORFOLK HOTEL, 128 Main-Street. SOUP EVERY DAY, From 11 'till 2 o'clock. H. Benbridge. October 30. 2w 203

DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
Amongst the many men of genius, who have been sent by Liberator, to adorn and give a glory to the language and literature of her sister kingdom, a distinguished place is most justly assigned to PRESTON; a name which ranks high in the catalogue of fame; a name which ought to be doubly dear to every Irishman; as his learning, taste, and genius reflect lustre on the nation in which he was born and educated, and as he disdained the usual custom of carrying his works out of his own country to sell, in the first instance; justly thinking that whatever was written in Ireland and by an Irishman, ought there to meet its reward.
HYMN TO OLD AGE.
By WILLIAM PRESTON, Esq.
FULL many a Bard attunes the string For Youth and all it loves to bring— Its graceful forms, its polish'd toys, Delirium sweet, and promis'd joys; All these enchant the tuneful throng, And Youth the season is for song; Rhyming, 'mid twenty whimsies more, Adds but one folly to the score.
Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Suff-ll, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY;
At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets, Truro-Point. ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation.
Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS.
Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affiant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions.
Also, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage-wheel Boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice.
LANDING
In Town Point, out of the Brig Mary Louisa, from St Thomas,
A Parcel of Choice SUGAR.
In hogheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the Maria, Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX 50 Cases, 48 Casks, CLARET, of superior quality. 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by
Robertson & Brown.
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE
COLOGNE MILL-STONES,
of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality—Also, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds.
Jesse Hollingsworth & Son.
Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c.
Also received by the ship Almira, Capt. Stover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete,
PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son.
July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
ANTIGUA RUM.
THIS DAY,
Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner Genera Pinckney, Captain Barry,
86 Puncheons Antigua RUM.
Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes.
C. & F. White.
October 25. tf 189
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well afforded. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat POINTED NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL.
If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM.
Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
STORAGE.
THE Subscriber will receive Goods on Storage, at his convenient Fire Proof Store, on Marsden's Wharf.
William Hartsborne, Jun.
Oct. 18. tf
Office of Discount and Deposit,
Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
July 24. 36
PROPOSALS,
By RITCHIE & WORSLEY and AUGUSTINE DAVIS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE DEBATES
AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
VIRGINIA CONVENTION,
ON THE ADOPTION OF THE
FEDERAL CONSTITUTION.
On the advantages of a work, whose character is so well established, as that of the Debates of the Virginia Convention, it would be useless to expatiate. A work which gives the most comprehensive account extant, of the proceedings and arguments on the adoption of the present Constitution of the United States, certainly needs not the passing tribute of the mere Editor. If the reputation of a book which is so frequently mentioned, has not already anticipated these encomiums, such a character, often mercurial, and a ways partial, can scarcely be expected to bring it into notice. If the merits of the work have been already appreciated, the encomiums of the Editor will be surely unnecessary.
The Debates of the Virginia Convention are completely out of print. No more than 1500 copies of the first edition were ever published; and not more than one edition has ever appeared. Hence it is that the demand for this work has scarcely ever been supplied; and it is hence that the present publishers have been induced to print a second edition.
Several mistakes, which had crept into the former edition, will be corrected: the speeches will sometimes be disposed for a more satisfactory perusal, by distributing them into appropriate paragraphs: and the entire execution of the work will be in every respect more perfect.
CONDITIONS.
1. This work, which was divided into three volumes in the former edition, will now be compressed into one. 2. It will be printed with a new type, on very good paper, in the octavo form. 3. It will be bound in boards. An additional expense of 50 cents will be required for binding it in leather. 4. The price to subscribers will be three dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the copy. Non-subscribers will have to pay four dollars. 5. It is now in the press. The labour of two compositors and two pressmen is constantly employed upon it; and it may be expected to appear in February or March, 1804.
SUBSCRIPTIONS received by the Editors of the Publick Ledger. Richmond, October 20, 1804.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING, IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE,
A PERIODICAL PAPER,
TO BE CALLED THE
COMPANION,
AND
WEEKLY MISCELLANY.
By EDWARD EASY, Esq.
CONDITIONS.
The first number will be published on the first Saturday in November, and if a sufficient number of Subscribers are obtained, be continued every succeeding Saturday. It will be printed on a good demy paper, and new type—Each number to contain eight quarto pages—And at the end of every year, a handsome title page and table of contents for the volume.
City Subscribers will be served regularly on the days of publication—those at a distance will have their papers forwarded by post, or otherwise, as directed.
The charge THREE DOLLARS per annum, to be paid half-yearly in advance.
Communications (post paid) addressed to the Editor, at the Printing Office of Cole & Hawes, publishers, 192 Market-Street will be duly attended to.
SUBSCRIPTION received by Geo. L. Gray, at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, JUN.
OFFERS FOR SALE,
At the store he has lately taken on Marsden's Wharf
10 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 30 Tons of IRON, in Bars from 4 to 6 eighths of an inch square. 10 do. do. from 1 to 2 1-2 inch square. 300 Pieces BANDANNA HANDEKERCHIEFS. October 18. tf 180
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner ANN ELIZA, Capt. SMALL, from Aux-Caver,
75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE.
For sale by
Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
August 21 tf 86
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK.
ALSO,
200 barrels Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson.
July 17, 1804. tf 17
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF,
113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Bours deaux,
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
Ten Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from Mr. Caleb Williamson, living in Princess-Anne County, a Negro Man named JOE; about five feet nine or ten inches high; had on when he went away, a short blue jacket, and Fearnought trousers: he has lost one of his eyes by the discharge of a gun, but which one is not recollected. I expect he is lurking about Norfolk or Princess-Anne, as I hear he intends going to the Northward. I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him to me; or Eight Dollars if secured in any jail, so that I get him again.
All masters of vessels, and others, are forewarned harbouring or employing said negro.
Portsmouth, Oct. 9. Hillary Parsons. tf 171
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,
Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by
N. Gregory,
opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill.
July 8. tf 5
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms.
Richard Taylor.
ALSO—A FEW SALES BEST
TWILLED SACKING.
Sept. 22. tf 150
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are afforded packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by
Gilliat & Mackinder.
August 21. tf 92
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A QUANTITY OF
Red and White Oak Drawn Staves,
for which cash will be given.
ALSO,
White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards.
ROBERT MAITLAND & Co. Sept. 27 tf 157
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers,
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS,
Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 50 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted, Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.
Fisk & Stearns.
July 8. tf 2
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phoenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 48
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent, which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's, Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.
John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy. July 17. tf 15
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays,
BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.