Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-09-23 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LADIS
VOL. IV.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1807.
[NO. 30.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCESSING INSERTION.
For Charter. The Ship LIVE OAK, G. M. Garrell, master, burthen 300 tons, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days, she is particularly well constructed for the carrying of masts and timber—Apply to the mast floor board at my wharf, or the subscriber. William Pennock. September 21.
A Freight is Wanted For the Sloop JULIA ANN, burthen about 600 barrels, a fine new vessel, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. September 16.
For LONDON. The copious Ship STRANGER, Barnaby Swain, master, 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight. For terms apply to Moses Myers. September 16.
For Charter. The good Schooner GOVERNOR CARVER, Joseph Church, master, burthen 1100 barrels, and is ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers. September 16.
For Charter. The new Ship NABBY, Captain Riter, burthen two hundred and forty tons For Sale on board said Ship, 700 sacks of SALT, and 25 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 14.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter. The excellent sailing Schooner THOMAS and HENRY, Thomas Fletcher, master, burthen 113 tons, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Also for Freight or Charter, The good Ship GLOBE, Ralph Flauders, master, burthen 182 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in four days. For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. September 11.
For LIVERPOOL. The Ship LACONA, captain, Walker, the greater part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all possible dispatch—for Freight of 100 hogsheads or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. August 28.
For Charter. The fine new Ship ISABELLA, Abel Lincoln master, burthen 348 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. Who offers for sale, 600 boxes Havanna SUGARS, Landing from on board the ship Cabinet. August 14.
For LONDON. The fine American copper-bottomed Ship AMELIA, burthen 360 Tons, or 500 Hds of Tobacco; daily expected from Philadelphia.—For freight apply to A. Maclure. August 7.
Stolen or Strayed, A white Pointer PUPPY, with liver coloured spots, and particularly long ears, about ten weeks old. Any person who will bring him to the subscriber will be liberally rewarded. Henry Hastie. September 16.
MAYO MILL FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, of new wheat and superior quality for family use—For Sale by Moses Myers. September 16.
For SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, lying on Fleet's Creek, Lancaster county, and on the borders of the Chesapeake Bay, mouth of the Rappahannock, containing about 200 acres of rich well timbered Land; 50 of which is in cultivation—attached to it is an island of 31 1-2 acres, with a comfortable settlement now tenanted out; the improvements on the manor is a Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Barn, Dairy, &c. The distance from Norfolk is but an easy day's sail; this Plantation possesses the best range for cattle in the county, with an excellent snad and herring fishery, good oysters, two good orchards one peach and the other apple. Any person inclined to purchase, will apply to William Danson, or to the subscriber in Norfolk, who will at any time take a run to this valuable place to view the premises. It will be further observed, that the above place will be sold a great bargain. H. Prescott. I do likewise offer for Sale, my right and title to a valuable part of Willoughby Point ESTATE, containing 217 acres, and a probability of 400 acres, low for cash, or any article of produce which will command a trade, as I am determined to get clear of it as quick as possible; the land lays dry, is rich, well timbered, and is within 300 yards of the Chesapeake shore. I have likewise constantly on hand, a quantity of Manufactured TOBACCO, of an excellent quality. September 18. H. P. Iawtf
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret, from Teneriffe, 70 hogsheads and 100 quarter casks choice Teneriffe WINE.—For sale by Moses Myers. July 24.
Fall and Winter GOODS. MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received per the Ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a general assortment of Cloths, woollen and cotton, Cords, Carpets and Carpeting, Blankets, Irish Linens, and a few boxes coarse Hats assorted, &c. &c. And expect by the first arrival from London, A supply of fancy and fashionable GOODS, suitable to the season, which they offer for sale by wholesale or retail, on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved paper. Sept. 16.
FALL GOODS. We have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further supply by the first arrival from London. J. & W. Southgate. On hand, a few very fine Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes. September 16.
FALL GOODS. Just received by the Ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Cloths, Woollens, Hardware, and Cutlery GOODS, which will be disposed of very low by George M'Intosh. September 4.
Fall and Winter GOODS. RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR, Have received by the Ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an extensive supply of WOOLLENS & HARDWARE. And in due expectation of their assortment of Fancy and Fashionable GOODS, by the first arrivals from London, which they offer for sale by wholesale and retail on the lowest terms, for cash or good paper. Sept. 14.
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received by the Ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimeres, Bernet's patent Coats, Fauncis, Buckets, Kendal Cottons, Yarn, Woolled and Cotton Hosiery, Powder and Shot, and a small assortment of Sadlery. They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS. September 14.
Spring and Summer GOODS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1.
100 barrels prime New-York PORK, Cay inspection—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. September 18.
NOTICE. I intend to leave this state in a few weeks. Elizabeth Laurence. September 18.
500 bbls. first quality Navy BREAD, 150 do. superfine Pilot For Sale by Stephen Harris. September 18.
NOTICE. The officers entitled to forage in consequence of the late tour of duty, under the command of Brigadier General Mathews, are requested to bring forward their returns properly signed by the 26th instant, as the accounts will be closed on that day. William Cammack, Commissary of Forage. September 18.
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtaux, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16.
For RENT, (and possession given immediately,) My WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20.
NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained administration on the estate of TAAFFE O'CONNOR, request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, } Adm's. Fred. Heerman & Son, } June 19.
FAMILY FLOUR, of a superior quality in half barrels, for sale by J. & W. Southgate. September 2.
From the London Traveller, of July 29. LATE CAMPAIGN IN POLAND. We are enabled to lay before our readers a more circumstantial account of the late important operations in Poland, than are to be found in the French bulletins, the Russian reports, or any official documents whatever. Of the competency of the writer of the following letter to give a detail of military transactions, we offer no opinion; in that respect we leave him to the judgment of those who may read his interesting narrative; but that he has faithfully and accurately represented occurrences as they appeared to him, we have no hesitation in pledging ourselves. If we were disposed to differ with him upon any point, it would be with respect to the opinion which he seems to entertain of general Bennigsen's talents. It is, however, an old remark, that a looker-on sees more of the game than the players."
"MEMEL, (Prussia) June 22, 1807. "DEAR SIR, As the late interesting events on the continent must occupy your serious attention, I transmit the details of the operations to which I was an eye-witness, which I have endeavoured to give with accuracy, without suffering the narrative to be influenced by favour or affection."
"After various projects and much irresolution, general Bennigsen commenced the campaign on the morning of the 5th, by an attack on Gutsstadt, with an intention of destroying the corps of marshal Ney; an operation certainly practicable, from the presumption of his advanced position; but by errors of combination, and other faults, the marshal, with 18,000 men, manoeuvred for two days against 75,000 men, and finally effected his retreat upon Deppen, with the loss of 4000 men, and his baggage. The Prussians had attempted on the right to pass the Passarge, but were repulsed, and a division of the Russians, encountering a part of marshal Soule's corps, lost many men; so that, on the whole, the Russians did not gain any considerable advantage.—By the retreat of marshal Ney, marshal Davoust was much exposed at Allenstein; but he was permitted to withdraw without interruption, and his union with marshal Ney was effected at Deppen on the 8th, where, early in the morning, the enemy had commenced a cannonade, and where Buonaparte was seen to arrive, and even the greeting of his troops was heard very distinctly. The attack was evidently a false one—but the enemy wished to deceive the Russians with the idea of their falling back on Osterode; for not only troops marched in that direction in front of the Russians, but the baggage was also sent on the Osterode road. It was, however, perceived to return, after making a circuit through a wood, and move on the way to Leibstadt. In the evening, the Cossacks having successfully attacked a corps of cavalry which had passed the Passarge, gen. Bennigsen discovered from the prisoners an intention of the enemy to march direct from Eydtkun upon Heilsberg; he, therefore, directly withdrew his army behind Gutsstadt, and the next morning, the French advancing from the wood, which covered the bridge of Eydtkun, commenced an attack on the Russian rear guard, which had been left to observe their movements. Prince Bagration and general Platow effected a very masterly retreat, having long resisted the progress of the enemy, by repeated attacks, which obliged the deployment of the whole of their cavalry, the formation of several hollow squares of infantry, and the use of a considerable artillery; and the Russians retired through Gutsstadt with very little loss, and succeeded in burning the bridges. The next day the French advanced on the left bank of the Alle, to Lannau, and then forced the Russian posts advanced on the road to Heilsberg; but prince Bagration arriving from the right bank with the 10,000 men, commenced a very severe action. The French however, determined to annihilate, if possible, this force; and, therefore, instead of acting against it with an advanced guard, attacked with several corps of the army, and pressed the prince so much that he was obliged to send for succours; when the cavalry was ordered to cover his retreat upon the position where the batteries had several weeks previously been constructed, and where now gen. Bennigsen wished to draw the enemy. The cavalry acted with various successes; and the Prussian 25 squadrons, which had arrived in the morning from the corps of L'Estocq, with the remainder of Kaminsky's corps, which had returned from the Fahlwasser, at the mouth of the Vistula, conducted themselves with great gallantry; but all their exertions could not prevent a heavy loss to the infantry. However, when the guns on the position began to fire on the advancing enemy, they were obliged to recede."
"It was about six o'clock, when the French columns again moved forward with the intention of storming the advanced battery, and which, for a moment they carried; but the right wing of the Russians charging instantly with the bayonet, the French were driven back with great slaughter, and the Russians advanced their line considerably, even throwing their right upon a small wood, situated from their position at the advance of a musket shot. The action then continued with an extraordinary cannonade, and an incessant fire of musketry. A little before ten o'clock, information was received, that the division of Oudinot's grenadiers was again about to storm the advanced battery, presuming to succeed under the favour of the prevailing darkness. Arrangement were made accordingly, and the column was received with such discharges of musketry and grape, that the survivors were obliged to fly in the wildest disorder, behind the wood, where the Russian right had been thrown, but was withdrawn into the position during the night; and there was a
ven a partial firing until day break, when the cannonade re-commenced, as the French army was seen forming, with the intention, as was presumed to renew the action. The intermediate space between the two armies was actually covered with the dead of the French, particularly of their grenadiers; and the most experienced officers admitted, that, on an equal space of ground, they had never seen such a carnage. As the bodies had been stripped during the night, by mingled friends and foes, the spectacle was the more remarkable. About mid-day the French army was distinctly seen to file on the road to Koningsberg, but a corps was left in front of the Russians, and another on the right.—General Bennigsen ordered general Kaminsky to march upon Koningsberg with his corps, and he moved about six o'clock the same evening to anticipate the enemy. At the same time orders were sent to L'Estocq for his retreat from Koningsberg. Fortunately, that general had intercepted an order to general Victor, commanding Bernadott's division, (which marshal had been wounded) directing him to attack L'Estocq instantly, and march to Koningsberg, so that general L'Estocq had previous notice, and commenced his retreat accordingly. General Bennigsen instead of falling upon the corps of Ney and Davoust, still stationed almost within cannon shot, abandoned during the night, Heilsberg and his wounded.—Fortunately, the enemy made no attack, for it was seven o'clock in the morning before the bridges could be burnt. The Russian army reached Bartenstein on the 11th, on the 12th Shippenbeil, and on the 13th the ground in front of Friedland, always moving on the right bank of the Alle, except between Bartenstein and Shippenbeil, where corps of cavalry marched on the left bank. Some French dragoons had patrolled into Friedland on the morning of the 13th, and passed the Alle—These were attacked, and some prisoners taken, who informed general Bennigsen that the division of Oudinot was on its march to Friedland."
"The general, wishing to occupy the town for the night, ordered several regiments across the river, and made them take post on the other side of the town. At four o'clock in the morning, the cavalry was attacked by the enemy from the wood which bordered the plain in front of the town. The general, imagining that Oudinot's corps was only opposed to him, retarded his march on Wahlau, where he was going, and ordered one of his divisions to cross and support the cavalry. The enemy shewing more force, the general was induced to order another division over, and a serious action commenced, without an object, in a position untenable, and where his troops could not gain a victory, but ought probably to be ruined. This great catastrophe, however, was spared by the fault of the enemy, who did not attack on both sides of the river, where any retreat would have been impracticable. The position in which the general threw his troops was apparently an equal plain, but divided by a deep ravine full of water, and nearly impassable, which ran in the direction of Domnau to Friedland, where, on the left side of the town a lake was formed, and which intersected the right of the left of the Russians from the left of their centre. A thick wood, about a mile and an half from Friedland, on the skirts of which rose an elevated ground, bordered the plain from the Alle, nearly in a semi-circle, except towards the left extremity, where there was an open space. In front of this wood, a mile from the town, and nearly opposite the centre, was the small village of Henrichsrodt. From a little to the left of this village, down to the Alle, south of Friedland, was the theatre of action."
"About 7 o'clock the French made a movement, with 36 squadrons of cavalry and some infantry, to gain the village on the plain; and as the division of Russians destined to occupy it was only on its march from the Alle, they succeeded in possessing themselves of it and of three guns, which had hastily advanced; twelve Russian squadrons had been ordered to resist their movement. The French cavalry charged them, and they fled, but the infantry approaching, the French lost many men, particularly cuirassiers, in the pursuit. At the same time the French infantry advanced from the village to turn the right of the Russians, before their reinforcement took post, but 20 pieces of cannon tore their column of 2500 men to pieces, and it fled, leaving 1000 killed and wounded. The efforts of the enemy now relaxed, and about 11 o'clock the Russians having nearly passed all their army, about 45,000 men and detached 8000 of their best troops to secure Allenberg and Wehlau, the enemy commenced a retreat, when gen. Bennigsen ordered the left to advance and gain the wood.—The chasseurs of the guards, directed to perform this service, executed it with great gallantry and killed and took in the wood a great number of the enemy. They also captured the eagle of the 15th regiment; but some columns of the French still remaining there, they were obliged to retire, from precaution, behind a village on the banks of the Alle, and few hundred paces in front of the wood.—About mid-day, a considerable French reinforcement was discovered, and instantly the contest was renewed with great fury, for the enemy advancing, with a considerable discharge of field pieces, were answered by all the Russian artillery, ever eager to fire.—The Russian cavalry, 100 squadrons, had endeavoured to gain the left of the enemy. Having succeeded, a party charged the French cuirassiers, who ran away; but, being met by some officers, they rallied, and turned upon their pursuers, who checked their career; but although both parties mutually declined the shock, they advanced until they met sword to sword, when the Russians were overpowered, after a few minutes contest; but, as they were withdrawing, a Russian regiment charged on the flank of the French, and broke through them. At this instant a French ar-

giment charged in the same manner the successful Russians, and a mêlée ensued, which terminated in the total rout of the French cavalry, and the ground was strewed with their men and horses. Above 3 waggon loads of cuirassiers were also collected from the killed and wounded lying in this part of the field.
The enemy being discomfited here, covered the front of their position with tirailleurs, and played from a numerous artillery upon the Russian army, which was exposed to every musket ball, but stood erect as if disdaining their fire, while the French supporting lines lay down in order to be covered with high grass; and whilst their main columns were sheltered in the wood from any kind of danger. Never was there a more gallant bravery displayed than that of the Russians in the tremendous storm of bullets which they endured until six o'clock in the evening, with a fortitude and patience that equals whatever has been known in the history of the world, of human courage, under the influence of discipline. Their heroism was the more extraordinary as they had been for 12 days making the most painful marches, with scarcely any repose or food; and for many hours before and during the battle, they had not eaten a morsel of any kind, and yet not a murmur was heard, nor did any man shrink from his station. About three o'clock Buonaparte arrived with his whole army from Preussian Eylau, & reposed his troops until 6 o'clock, when the cavalry mounted, and his infantry began to advance. Gen. Benningsen had known of the proposed attack about half an hour before, but he had not a regiment in reserve. He directed, indeed, his line to be rendered more compact, but the loss of 12,000 men had made great inroads. A few moments before the attack commenced, he had ordered his cavalry to form behind his centre, as the enemy had withdrawn all their forces to his left; but there was no time for execution of this order, nor for himself to mount horseback, before the enemy's battery of 40 pieces of cannon, thundered on the guards stationed on the right, several columns of immense depth rushed forward, the principal one directing itself along the road. The regiment of chasseurs guards and the battalion of militia which were considerably advanced gave way at the approach of the enemy. The guards impetuous under the cannon shot, which plunged through their ranks, moved forward, but not with regularity or compact order, and were driven back upon the town, where for some time they maintained themselves, and until the fugitives of the chasseurs and militia had passed the bridges, when they also retired, and an order was given for the destruction of the pontoons and the conflagration of the town bridge, which was executed effectually. The town also was set on fire, in a quarter where the Russians who were dangerously wounded were deposited; so that they have perished in the flames which raged for several hours. The centre had repulsed the attack made on it; but when the enemy gained its flank, retreat was necessary; but so difficult was it, that there was little prospect of effecting it. At this moment the horse-guards and two other regiments charged the columns pressing them, and routed one so completely, that the Russian infantry gained the town, and were preparing to pass the bridge, when the flames shewed them its fate and their probable destruction. At this critical conjuncture, however, a ford was accidentally discovered, but the river was breast deep, with very steep banks. The infantry, nevertheless, not only passed in safety, but the artillery ventured the passage, and ascended the opposite bank. The remaining ammunition was then destroyed, but in no considerable quantity, as the firing had been so great during the day, that little remained; and this indeed may be justly stated as one of the causes which occasioned the defeat; for many guns had been withdrawn, and the Russian line was no longer covered by an adequate artillery, when the enemy's batteries, previous to the attack, commenced in the fire. The right wing, consisting chiefly of cavalry also retired by the same ford, and saved their artillery. Gen. Benningsen rallied the troops of the left wing, at a wood, about a mile distant, on the Wehlau road, which prevented the pursuit of the enemy, and gave time for the guns and baggage to gain Allenberg, from which place the army marched to Wehlau, where the Prenel river was passed on a single bridge, and in presence of the enemy, who detached 4000 men as a corps of observation, rather than offence, as they moved on the left bank of the Alle, but kept post within cannon-shot of the bridge. It is generally said, that Buonaparte was with this detachment. The whole of the army passed without any interruption or loss on the 17th; the bridge was burnt, and the troops moved to Pregel, where the corps of L'Estocq and Kaminskoy joined the main army, after having effected their junction at Peterswalde, entered Konigsberg, evacuated that town, with an immense equipage, crossed the Domeau at Lelbau, and all this with comparatively small loss, the principal of which was by desertion.
"On the 18th, the army collected and marched to Tilsit, and there again crossed the river on a single bridge, and where the protection of a rear guard was very difficult. The whole of the baggage, about 600 guns, &c. having gained the right bank of the Memel, the bridge was burnt, and the enemy almost instantly entered the town, where there was some partial firing of musketry from the centinels, which ceased by agreement.
"Thus terminated a campaign, which is one of the most memorable and sanguinary in modern history, and as remarkable for its short duration as its conduct. The result of the battle of Friedland has been of great political importance; but I much doubt whether a battle, under such circumstances, if ever a similar one was fought could be gained by so few military advantages to the conqueror;—he did not capture one standard, not twenty pieces of cannon, including those dismounted, although above 400 pieces were with the army; and in the subsequent retreat of 120 miles, over two single bridges, he did not take a man or a gun by any attack. A few stragglers, perhaps, might have been picked up by his patrollers; but he lost an eagle of the 15th regiment; and it may be fairly stated, notwithstanding his great superiority of force, that had not his opponent abandoned the common precautions for resistance, his last attack would have been defeated; and had the 8000 men, detached in the morning, been but present, a splendid success would have been certain; but it would have been acquired by the courage of the soldiers, and not the merit of the General."
* Mêlée is a French military term, to express the hurry and confusion of battle; corresponds with the English expression of thick of the fight .
"It cannot escape your observation, that general Benningsen suffered the French army to be reinforced by the besieging force of Dantzick, before he made his movement, so long meditated; that he retired, when the enemy offered him battle, between the Passarge and the Alle; that after his success at Heilsberg he again refused battle, suffering the enemy to defile before him on his right, and abandon his position, when, with a very superior force, he might have thrown himself upon Ney and Davoust's corps, who remained within cannon shot of his batteries, on very disadvantageous ground; that by forced marches he reached Friedland, but suffered himself to be diverted from his plan, to engage in the most unnecessary position, where he exposed the army entrusted to him to annihilation, and when his force was weakened by the detachment of above 12,000 men, and many marauders, as is always the case of a retreat of the Russian armies; that he fled to Tilsit with the greatest precipitation, and without adopting common arrangements for the preservation of the remains of his army, and the safety of L'Estocq's corps. These are facts with which part of those who were present are acquainted. That Buonaparte should have allowed L'Estocq and Kaminskoy to unite, and gain Konigsberg, was a military fault; but that he should have suffered the quiet retreat of the Russians over the Memel, is a very mysterious circumstance, if his losses were not very great, for he must well know the disorder of a Russian retreat, so much encumbered by artillery and baggage; and he is also acquainted, that to defile such a column over single bridges, is an impracticable measure, without heavy loss, where there was not even a tête du pont ."
"General Benningsen has greatly exaggerated his own losses, for reasons sufficiently evident, as he was of that party who wished to force the emperor to make peace: but I do not believe that in the battle of Friedland he had more than 16,000 men killed and wounded. At Heilsberg, he might have 5000, and 3000 at the passage of the Alle. There were certainly many absentees, as must happen when an army is so ill provided for, as the Russian army has been with food, and on retrograde movements, so hostile to the principle of the Russian soldiers, but the greatest part of these will reach L'Estocq's corps."
"It is impossible to know exactly the present state of the Russian force, but I believe it may be estimated at 60,000 effective men, exclusive of the two new divisions, L'Estocq's corps, the Cossacks, Bush Kirs, &c. The French opened the campaign with 160,000 men, including every description of force between the Oder and the Alle. Their loss has been considerable on various points, particularly at Heilsberg, where the French officers admit 12,000 of their best troops were killed and wounded; and calculate that since the 4th of June 30,000 men are deficient in the army."
"I do not presume to offer my opinion on the political discussion now pending; but of this I am certain, that if the emperor can have fortitude enough to resist the pacific faction which assaults him, he has sense enough to know what conduct he ought to adopt for the maintenance of his honour, and the dignity of his empire, so essential for its safety, and he would willingly submit to whatever privation such a system of action might demand; nor is he ignorant of the state of the enemy, who regard with horror a winter campaign, in inhospitable regions, defended by men, over whom they can achieve no bloodless victories; but if gen. Benningsen should retain the command, then no hopes remain for the restoration of the affairs of the allies."
"I remain, &c. "P. S. Lord Hutchinson brought us away after the passage of the Memel and we here await events."
EAST INDIA TRADE.
Liverpool, 25th July, 1807.
The merchants and inhabitants of Liverpool and its environs, are requested to attend a publick meeting, to be held within the Exchange, at half past twelve o'clock this day, for the purpose of taking into consideration the expediency of presenting a humble petition to the legislature, praying that the present application of the East India company, to borrow two millions on their bonds, may not receive the sanction of Parliament, until a full inquiry shall have been made whether the means and prospects of the East India Company, for the re-payment thereof, are such as would justify the proposed loan; and also whether the continuance of this extensive branch of our commerce, under the present system of a chartered monopoly , is calculated to promote the real and permanent interests of either our Asiatic Possessions, the British empire, or the East India Company themselves.
Joseph Greaves, Thomas Case, Thomas Rodie, Samuel Holland, Thomas Lowndes, Samuel Thompson, William Nelson, William Rathbone, John Tobin, Samuel Staniforth, Henry E. Roberts, Jacob Fletcher, Edward Pearson, William M'iver, William Hurry, Willis Harle, Nathaniel Heywood.
At a publick meeting of the merchants and inhabitants of Liverpool, convened in pursuance of the preceding notice, and held in the Town Hall this 25th July, 1807.
Resolved, That a humble petition be presented to both houses of parliament, praying that the present application of the East India Company, to borrow two millions on their bonds, may not receive the sanction of parliament, until a full inquiry shall have been instituted, whether the means and prospects of the East India Company for the re-payment thereof are such as would justify the proposed loan;—and also, whether the continuance of this extensive branch of our commerce, under the present system of a chartered monopoly , is calculated to promote the real and permanent interests of either our Asiatic possessions, the British empire, or the East India Company themselves.
That the petitions now produced, be adopted, and that they continue for signatures, till post time this evening; and be then despatched for London.
That lieutenant general Tarleton and major general Gascoyne, be requested to present the petition to the house of commons.
That his royal highness the duke of Gloucester, if in London, or, if he be absent, the right honourable lord Grenville, be requested to present the petition to the house of lords.
That these resolutions be signed by the chairman, and published in all the Liverpool, and in the following London Newspapers:
The Sun, The Courier, The Times, The Globe, The Star, The Morning Chronicle.
And that a subscription be entered for defraying the expences that may be incurred in the prosecution of this business. WM. RATHBONE.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 23, 1807.
The British frigates Thames and Diana, were at La Vera Cruz the 21st August, the former taking four millions of dollars, and the latter three millions. Yet we are told that Buonaparte will exclude the English from all commerce. The fact is, and we shall see it, that the nations under Buonaparte will find that the maritime superiority of Great-Britain will enable her to participate in their most valuable branches of commerce.
The letter which is published in this day's paper, copied from the London Traveller , is worthy of an attentive perusal, as affording much information upon an interesting subject.
The Court of Enquiry on Commodore BARRON is ordered to convene, at Hampton, on the 5th of October, Captain ALEXANDER MURRAY, President. True American.
We understand that Governor Clinton of New-York, and General S. Smith of Baltimore, will be candidates for the offices of president and vice-president of the United States, at the ensuing election. Ibid.
FROM THE WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
Extract of a letter from Connecticut.
"The recent events on the continent of Europe have produced a sensation here very different from rejoicing, and it is not to be perceived that the too probable consequences of the wonderful successes of the French emperor, are less dreaded by one political party than the other. It is consolatory to observe, that the violence of party spirit disappears upon every occasion where the honor or interest of our beloved country seems to call for a union of sentiment. Britain, it is generally apprehended, overwhelmed by her debts and her taxes—all Europe arrayed against her, with a large population in Ireland soured by ill usage and oppression, will oppose, without essential reform at home, but a feeble barrier between the great emperor and universal dominion. What then becomes of the United States? is the interesting question—a question which is forcing itself on every reflecting mind, but to which no man can give a satisfactory solution. It will be in vain that we contend, we have preserved a fair neutrality—that our neutrality has been of the utmost service to France, and that if ever we seemed to depart from the strict line of duty as a neutral nation, it has been to favour France—that to her, indeed, we have never hesitated to surrender our own legitimate rights, when the surrender has only affected ourselves. The abandonment of our trade to St. Domingo, and other instances, might be adduced in proof of this. But all will be to little purpose, if the power exists to oppress us. Power never did nor never will want a pretext to execute its purposes. The prospect before us is more threatening than I have ever before known it. God grant that we may find wisdom and firmness, in those who hold the reins, to meet the crisis as it ought to be met. We cannot be wrong, if, disdaining all dishonest, all temporising policy, we determine to do our duty, leaving the rest to that Providence which has hitherto shielded us."
Even the affair of the Chesapeake, which created such universal interest, is scarcely a subject of conversation. It seems to be taken for granted, that the British government will at once disavow the conduct of Berkeley; and as to quarrelling, at such a time as the present, for the right of protecting their deserters in our commercial ships, no man of sound understanding hereabouts dreams of it. On the contrary every friend to his own country, without undue partialities to France, rather wishes that our own regulations may be such as to prohibit their employment in our vessels. We have no right to more trade than we can find men of our own to manage; nor is it the interest of the country that we should have more than is necessary to sustain our own agriculture and our fisheries, and for this we have seamen of our own in abundance. A regulation of the sort alluded to is the more wished in this quarter, on the ground that Britain should not be deprived by us of their seamen, at a time when the British navy is the only thing existing to prevent the long arm, and all grasping hand of the emperor Buonaparte from extending to this hitherto free country. If, when Britain is fighting, not only her own, but the battles of the few countries, including the United States, that yet pretend to the right of self government, we do not aid her, we should at least avoid political suicide, and do nothing to weaken her means of maintaining that naval superiority, which in her hands can only oppress our commerce; and even that, I think, is not her wish, because not her interest, but which in the hands of her enemy, would give the world a master. An event the more to be deprecated by us, as every vestige of that freedom which is our birthright, and which we so dearly love, would be destroyed? The answer is not difficult. Would Buonaparte suffer to exist if he could help it, a free government, by the inviting example of which his own despotism would be perpetually endangered?—It will not be forgotten, that it was in the United States that Frenchmen first learned those principles which produced a revolution, and a new dynasty in France.
You know I am not an advocate for making a common cause with England—still less would I throw our weight into the already overcharged scale of her too potent enemy. We have professed to be impartial lookers on in the mighty contest. Let us continue to be so; and whatever our secret wishes may be, let not our acts be influenced by them. I have not joined in the clamour against our president, on account of his supposed predilection for one nation, and his enmity to another. I have seen nothing to justify this suspicion. He cannot be so unfaithful to his high trust. The claim set up that our commercial flag shall protect British deserters looks more like an undue leaning to France than a anything I have seen; for he must be blind indeed who does not perceive, that robbing Britain of her
seamen, would more effectually serve France, than if we were to enter into the war on her side. But this claim, I am persuaded, if set up by the president, cannot be made in the unqualified manner which the newspapers state. It is most probable that his only object is to secure our own seamen, and that our ministers are to consent to such stipulations as shall prevent the too free use of theirs in our merchant vessels. If more than this is aimed at, the president does not, I am persuaded speak the sentiments of the country—of New England, most interested in the protection of American seamen, I am sure he does not; nor will he be supported in claiming an unjust advantage, especially at a time when Britain, her very existence as a nation in danger, has an undoubted right to the aid of all her own subjects. What should we say to the citizen who, in time of danger to the United States, would desert their country? What to the nation which at such a time would entice them away?"
The following remarks from Bell's Weekly Messenger, a London paper, will be read with much interest in this country.
CONSEQUENCE AND IMPOLICY OF A WAR WITH AMERICA.
The intelligence of the week has produced one event upon which it is impossible to reflect without a sentiment of indignation. The intemperance of one of our admirals has nearly involved us in a war with America. The intemperance of the party writers at home has hurried them not only to approve the conduct of our officers, but to make the unqualified assertion, that a war with America would be an undoubted good—as absolute advantage to us.
A war with America as undoubted good! We really wish that these advocates for war would consult the merchants of London, Liverpool, and Bristol. They would soon be compelled into other conclusions.
America, say these advocates, monopolizes the whole of our colonial carrying trade. This is a manifest injury to British commerce. Indeed! Why is it, good friends, that our merchants prefer the Americans as carriers to carriers of their own nation? For no other reason, but because as a neutral, America can afford to take their commodities at a lower freightage. And is not this an indispensable advantage both to the individual merchant and the general commerce of the country? Are not our commodities thus enabled to go cheaper to market, and therefore ensure a more certain and more speedy sale.
It appears, therefore, in this point of view the carrying trade of America is of real benefit to the general commerce of England.
But the shipping trade, say the party-writers, must proportionately suffer—Certainly. But it will not, we hope, be contended, that the interests of the general commerce are to be sacrificed to one particular branch—the shipping or country trade.
There are, indeed, certain advantages which are essential to neutrals, and which no belligerent power should grudge to its neutral neighbour, inasmuch as they themselves fully participate in the benefit. Commerce would not only languish, but in many respects would be totally extinguished, if these neutrals were to be prohibited.
In what manner for example, is it, that our colonial produce obtains admission into France and Germany, in despite of all the oppressive regulations of the French emperor? It is only through these neutral mediums. In a word, what America takes with one hand, she gives us tenfold with another. She is above a carrier or an agent. Her flag covers the English as well as the French manufactures. She has no partiality but that of gain, and as this may be procured equally on both sides, so will America be found equally advantageous to both.
If America were to be cut off from the carrying trade, say the party writers, the British merchant would be compelled to employ his own countrymen.
We have already answered this argument. The employment of the natural medium is of benefit to the general commerce, and the interest of one branch must not be consulted at the expence of the whole. The merchants must not send their commodities into foreign markets, at a price amounting to a prohibition of all purchase, for no other purpose but that they would employ their own countrymen. They must not pay convoy and insurance on commodities (sugars, for example) which will scarcely pay the simple freightage.
A very shallow objection is here made. These commodities, say they, are articles of necessity; the buyers must have them, and will therefore pay the price, be what it may.
In the first place, other commodities will enter into competition with them, and though not so good, the difference being more than compensated by the inferior price, will assuredly find a preference.
In the second place, in the circumstance of any advanced price, even the necessary buyers take a less quantity than usual. But this diminished consumption is so much dead loss to the merchant and manufacturer. It will not, we hope, be contended, that there is a new thing in the advance of price which can indemnify him for his diminished sale. The advanced price is but the defrayment of his advanced expense. If he add any thing beyond it, is a forced augmentation of his profits beyond their natural level, and of course subjects him to be undersold by those who will sell at a fair profit. He gains nothing, therefore, as we have above said, by his advanced price and therefore must necessarily lose by his diminished sale.
Such, then, would be the necessary effects of forcing trade into an unnatural channel—of compelling our merchants, in event, and under every circumstance, to employ only British shipping, and dismiss the neutral medium.
Our commerce would suffer, and ultimately our shipping. We should shortly have more ships, but fewer commodities. The ship builders would then have just cause of complaint, that had employed their capitals in building vessels, which have only to rot in the docks.
The result is, that nothing is to be gained by a war with America. In her carrying trade, she carries for us, and she carries for our enemy. It would be a manifest injury to our general commerce to deprive her of the former, and with respect to the latter, we should not gain that of which we should deprive America. We could not supply her place by becoming carriers to our enemy; neither should we distress the enemy by cutting off this means of conveyance—we should only throw his carrying trade into another channel—whilst the Danes are

neutral, it would be to no purpose to cut of the neutral medium of America.
We might add, that we perhaps gain as much on one hand as we lose on the other by this neutral communication—America carries English manufactures as often at least as she carries French—We might, almost say, that in her character as a neutral trader she carries scarcely any thing else but English goods.
We have entered into some detail upon this subject as there seems to be a strange misconception upon the very first principles of political economy—It is contended, for the first time, that the merchant will lose nothing by being compelled to sell dear; and is a matter of perfect indifference in commerce, whether the commodity reaches its market by a direct road, and therefore at a natural price, or through all the obstacles of possible interruption, and therefore at a very disproportionate and a very unnatural price.
"The only difference would be," say they, quoting the words of Mr. Randolph, an American senator, "that the Americans will have to give a Joe for a commodity, where they formerly gave a dollar."
This might be the difference to such a man as Mr. Randolph, who could equally afford to have the commodity whether it cost a Joe or a dollar. But it would be very different with respect to the Americans in general. Every one could not purchase at a Joe who purchased at a dollar. Some would endeavour therefore to do without, others would begin to think of substitutes.—Necessity is the mother of invention.—Let us not drive the Americans to resources from which it may be afterwards difficult to recall them.
NEW-YORK, September 17.
Captain Whitney, of the ship Factor from Elsinore, informs that the emperor Alexander had arrived at St. Petersburg, and that great rejoicings took place in consequence of this event and of the conclusion of peace; the city was illuminated, and the vessels in the harbour displayed their colours.
The brig Sally and Mary, captain Cobb, arrived at Boston on Friday, in 44 days from Copenhagen. Captain Cobb was promised some of the latest papers, and an abstract of the most recent intelligence from the armies by his merchant; but after waiting two hours, he was reluctantly obliged to sail without the desired information. He however verbally states, that a report had reached that place, the day before he sailed, of a severe and hard fought battle having been fought in the vicinity of Stralsund, between the French and Swedes, the latter having been reinforced by a large body of English troops; that the French had lost a great many men in the engagement, but were finally successful; and had afterwards taken Stralsund, whether by storming or capitulation, he could not learn. Off the Naze, captain C. saw 47 sail of British vessels, 27 of them ships of the line.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, August 1—8.
A vast quantity of those destructive engines, the newly invented rockets, are on board the ships engaged in the expedition. Government have offered increased prices for a further number of transports. Sheathed ships for six months, at a guinea per ton; and single bottoms for three months, at £2 per month. There are at present upwards of 100,000 tons of transports at present in the service at an expense of nearly £120,000 per month.
The Spanish troops appear to have behaved in the most dastardly manner in the late affairs in Pomerania—a particular service was allotted to them during the retreat of the Swedes, but they became panick-struck and gave way, in consequence of which two regiments of Bavarian horse and one regiment of Dutch infantry were cut to pieces.
The French are making great naval and military preparations at Antwerp, Flushing, and Ostend, and along the coast, for the invasion of England.
Baron Hardenberg has, at the desire of Buonaparte, been dismissed from the Prussian ministry, & the portfolio of foreign department has been entrusted to count Von der Goltz, a soldier, hitherto unknown to the diplomatic world.
Count Stutterheim, the Austrian ambassador to Buonaparte, arrived at Tilsit on the 9th, and had several conferences with Talleyrand, but his mission is stated to have totally failed of its object, the conduct of France towards Austria having been materially altered by the treaties of Tilsit. For several days count Stutterheim remained in a state of seclusion, waiting fresh instructions from his cabinet.
Policies have been opened at Vienna, that the present continental peace will not last 8 months.
The minister of state at the Hague, on the 16th ult. gave a grand dinner to the different heads of his departments, to commemorate the battle of Friedland. About 140 persons sat down to one table, and at the conclusion when the toasts were drunk, each was accompanied by a discharge of 21 cannon, which threw the city into great consternation, as it was imagined the English had effected a landing, the transports having been seen off the coasts two days before.
A spacious Nunnery at Antwerp, in which were eighty Ladies has been seized on for the purpose of converting it into barracks; it will hold 4000 men.
The American populace appear, in their rage, to be desirous of plunging into a war with this country. They seem unwilling to leave any chance of amicable adjustment between the two governments. All the most violent and scurrilous epithets that are to be found in the English language are heaped upon this country. Publick meetings have been held in almost all the towns, and each seems to be desirous of distinguishing itself by the superior intemperance and fury of its resolutions. Will the American government be able to stem this torrent, and act according to the dictates of reason and reflection? It is supposed that it will not be able to resist the popular fury, but will be forced into measures of immediate hostility. When the Two Friends left Charleston on the 7th of July, it was apprehended that an embargo would be laid on all British vessels in American ports. As to hostility against us on the part of America, it would be idle to say that we can entertain the least apprehension respecting them. Two 50 gun ships would be able to burn, sink, or destroy the whole American navy.—That this country has sought a war with the United States no man, the American populace except-
ed, will assert. We have carried moderation almost to meanness, and forbearance to such an extent, that the Americans seem to have begun to believe that it proceeds from fear. We again assert, that admiral Berkeley, under the peculiar circumstances of the case, acted in a manner that deserves the thanks of the country—and we trust, every other British officer who may be placed in a similar situation, will act with the same decision. There was a report last night that the admiral, and captain Humphreys had been recalled—We do not believe it.
Courier.
The London Gazette contains an order in Council for prohibiting the exportation of gunpowder, or saltpetre, or any sort of arms or ammunition for six months, till the 6th December, 1807.
When the new allied sovereigns rode out together at Tilsit they always observed the following order. The emperor Napoleon rode in the middle, the emperor Alexander on his right, and the king of Prussia on his left. About half past 9 in the morning they returned, and the emperor Napoleon was escorted to his residence. In these excursions the princes Constantine and Murat always accompanied their sovereigns.
August 9.
EXPEDITION.—The second division of the Grand Expedition sailed from Yarmouth on Sunday; it consisted of five sail of the line and several light vessels.—The troops embarked at Harwich, consisting of 6000 men, sailed from that port on Saturday; they are under the command of Sir David Baird. As the whole of this formidable armament is now approaching its destination, the following recapitulation of its strength will be satisfactory:—
Military.—The German Legion, about 16,000 men—3d, 4th, 7th, 8th, 23d, 28th, 32d, 42d, 43d, 50th, 52d, 60th, 79th, 82d, 91st and 92d Regiments; 95th Rifle Corps;—A brigade of Guards, 2,600 strong;—Eight companies of Artillery, 1100.
Naval.—First Division, under Admiral Gambier—The Prince of Wales, Vice Admiral Gambier; Pompee, Vice Admiral Stanhope; Centaur, Commodore Sir Samuel Hood; Alfrede, Ganges, Captain, Goliah, Orion, Hercule, Vanguard, Spencer, Brunswick, and Maida of 74; Nassau, Dictator, and Ruby, of 64—Eight frigates, 13 sloops, and a bomb.—Second division, under Admiral Essington—Monitor, 74, Admiral Essington; Majestic, 74.—Russel; Mars, Defence, Resolution, and Valiant, of 74; Agamemnon, 64; Cayenne, 22; Hussar, 18; Ranger, and 5 brigs.
It is now reported that the object of the expedition under admiral Gambier, sent to the Baltic, is to secure not only the Isle of Zealand and the Danish fleet, but also the Russian fleet at Cronstadt. Some of the first houses in the Russian trade have given notice for the insurance of their property, from the Russian ports in the Baltic, free from capture and seizure. This circumstance, probably gave rise to the report of a mediated attempt upon the Russian fleet. The last accounts left adm. Gambier at the entrance of the Sound.
It is now believed that the different divisions of the expedition are all to meet at a general rendezvous, and proceed on one object; as those which sailed from Harwich and the Downs did not proceed towards Flushing or Antwerp; a ship having arrived in the Downs from the former port, which saw nothing of them on her passage.
The dispute with America stands precisely as it was. We have given some articles from the American papers, from which our readers will perceive a great deal of acrimony and vulgar spite against this country. The people of Norfolk are not proverbial for civility, and when at all thwarted or put out of temper, they have a shrewish and vixen like way of conducting an argument which savours of anything but good breeding—The truth is, the circumstances of the dispute are very inaccurately known. The oaths of the American captains are not worth a straw, and Mr. Jefferson is too sagacious to mistake the noise of the rabble for the deliberate voice of the country. The right of search is rendered extremely doubtful, on account of the variety of circumstances under which it is to be exercised, and which, according to their different qualities and combinations, will either make the exercise of this right harsh or necessary, just or unjust. A general right of search is plainly against the law of nations. The particular case must be determined by discretion; it must be chosen out of the circumstances which present themselves. What is the consequence? You are in a great measure, at the mercy of the particular prudence of your captains. You lay down a general rule, but the perpetually occurring exceptions you must necessarily trust to them.
You have no right to search a ship of war; because that search would lead to a knowledge of circumstances and an exposure which you can have no right to obtain. You may search a merchantman on a probable suspicion, but such search can be attended with no such exposure. You have no right to follow a deserter for the purpose of apprehending him in a neutral territory; because, though by the particular desertion, you incur a loss, yet the general rule, which protects as inviolate the territory of every free state, is saved by denying you this privilege. But if they seduce your men, there is no doubt but you may reclaim them; the right is given them for their own defence, not for your injury; and they cannot maintain it in its principle, whilst they exercise it only in its abuse.
Such is the true state of the argument—what then is the inference? why, it must depend upon the precise state of the particular circumstances, and likewise upon the manner in which we claimed redress for the presumed injury, and the manner in which the Americans refused it. If the presumption of the deserters having taken shelter in an American ship of war were merely flight, it would have been prudent; in other words, we should have had no right to make a fuss about it. It would have been our duty to sharpen our vigilance in preventing future desertions.
If the evidence had been probable or positive, application should have been made to the American government, and if they refused to restore the men, or make compensation, it was a just ground of hostility. The attempt to recover the men by force was scarcely justifiable, but upon a declaration of war. It is in truth nothing else but war. It proceeded on a supposition that redress had been solemnly refused by the American government, and that there was no choice left but of force.—It took the case immediately from the hope of adjustment and compromise, and proceeded in the same manner as
if hostilities had been actually declared. It is nothing to say that our captain was justified because he found the men where he suspected them to be. This justifies his suspicion, but not his act.
It is again argued, that if a captain were obliged to wait for a slow appeal to the American government, his crew might desert in his face, and his vessel be exposed to the enemy by being unmanned and unarmed in his presence. This is a most violent case, and the conjecture of such a remote, we had almost said, impossible evil, must never be set up to justify a general practice, which might involve nations in all the horrors of war. It is not by refining on rights, and scaring themselves by the phantasmagoria of improbable evils, that prudent men form schemes of action and lay down rules of conduct. If we are involved in a sanguinary and ruinous war, of what use is it to us that a sophist may hunt out a metaphysical right to the quarrel? states are not bound to act upon strict rights, but upon rights which it is prudent either to exercise or relax. In a word, the case at present has not the best appearance for us.—Bell's Weekly Messenger.
LIVERPOOL, August 11.
Owing to the apprehensions of the Baltic being shut, and of a suspension of intercourse with the United States, in consequence of the affair between the Leopard and Chesapeake, the demand for naval stores has increased; and the stocks being moderate, high prices may be realized, as long as this impression continues to operate.
The dealers continue to purchase such cargoes of timber as arrive from America and as the commercial relations betwixt this country and the Prussian ports are likely to be affected by the terms of the late continental peace, there is a prospect of brisk sales for American timber, and probably prices may experience some further advance.
Some hundred hogsheads of tobacco have been sold, in consequence of the affair with America which has excited so much attention, at an advance of 3d a lb. and most of the holders are not inclined to sell more even at these rates, the stocks being but small (say about 3000 hhds) and not many more expected. There are not any Marylands here at present.
COURT OF ADMIRALTY.
Doctors Commons, Thursday, July 2, 1807.
RECOVERY. WEBB, master.
(Before the right hon. Sir William Scott.)
SENTENCE.
COURT.—This is an American ship, which is taken on a voyage from Bombay to Rotterdam, laden with goods taken in a British settlement in the East Indies. She sailed to America, where she did not unload her cargo; and was taken in the act of bringing it to an European market, by one of his majesty's sloops of war. A claim has been given; and I think no question is raised, either as to the property of the ship or the cargo. It is admitted that it is American property; but the title to restitution is impeached upon another ground, that is, this ship was taken in an unlawful voyage. The illegality imputed arises out of the system of the navigation laws, although they may be found in earlier statutes, rests on the celebrated acts of Charles II. That act prohibits foreigners trading to any of his majesty's settlements in Asia, on the pain of forfeiture. I do not think it was pointed in argument what were the British settlements at that time, belonging to the crown of Great Britain. Charles II. received Bombay, as part of the dower of his wife; but I do not recollect whether it was before or after the act passed. Every body knows the territories, since acquired in the East Indies, have stood on a very peculiar footing, a footing which perhaps it has been the wise policy of this country not very accurately to define; it has grown up, by degrees, to be a formidable part of the empire of Great Britain, and has assumed a character of a different species, and furnishes no inference against the present application of the navigation system to them. It may be proper and very correct to apply the navigation system in the state the settlements now are, although it would have been great irregularity in applying it in the first instances. The navigation law might have not originally have extended to that part of the world; but the difference of circumstances might make different regulations necessary.
I have always understood and considered that the navigation act did apply to those settlements; but they continued to be treated in the same loose way, as in earlier times, and the organization of them has been extremely recent and moderate; but the question arose, which did bring it before the courts of common law; and it is to be remembered, the discussion of that question did produce great sensation in the country, and how far foreign ships could trade to our settlements in the East Indies, because a most important subject, and the court of king's bench did determine, as far as the declaration of their opinion went, that the navigation laws did extend to them; and it is perfectly clear upon the writ of error being brought in the exchequer, that judgment was affirmed with a complete adoption of that opinion held in the court of king's bench.—During this time an act of parliament was made, which did assert the expediency of permitting a regulated trade of foreigners to the East Indies, wherein the directors were directed to frame resolutions as to the manner that trade should be carried on: but it appears that no regulations have been made by the directors of the East India company. This act of parliament passed ten years ago; and I am called upon to determine, under these difficult circumstances, what is the state of the laws applicable to this case—a question certainly of great extent.
But before I venture to discuss that question, there is a preliminary question, which I think cannot be decided in a court of prize. Now it is argued that this court might in another part of its office, as a court of revenue, act upon the navigation laws, and the prayer is, that I should directly apply the penalty of the navigation act—assuming there was a contravention of the navigation act. I should like to have heard upon what authority and principles I could blend the different functions so as to convert this court of prize into a court of revenue. In point of authority there is no principle whatever; the case cited did not apply. The court, instead of acting upon the provisions of the revenue act, pursued quite a different course; it did not apply the penalty in those cases, it merely rejected the claims; its decree was founded generally that the navigation act had been violated. Sitting here as a prize court, which is to administer the law of nations, I am de-
sired to take a short cut and assume a jurisdiction which by no means belongs to me, and apply a rule, which is that of as distinct a court as any two courts in Westminster hall. I cannot prevail upon myself, on any considerations of that kind, to attend to such an application. But it is argued I may do it indirectly; and there are many cases cited in which this court finding the revenue laws have been violated, have, as well as the supreme court, pursued that course, and rejected the claim. We all know that it is a very novel doctrine in this court, and it has left behind it great difficulties, and it is impossible not to say that those difficulties have arisen by its adoption. But in point of authority there is no case adduced in which the parties were not British subjects and British subjects only. But the court has in no instance applied the principle to the case of a forfeit; and I think there are many reasons to induce the court not to extend it to foreign reignters. This court, in cases where it has been attempted to be enforced, has resisted it. It is a rule of civil law, ex dolo malo non stitur actio . Last of all, should I be induced to admit a principle in a case of this nature.
This question is said to be of great importance. Is it a fit matter that such a question should be determined in an oblique manner? It is a question which should be decided in an incidental and indirect manner. It is asked, why should you apply this rule to your own subjects, and not to foreigners? I think there are fair reasons enough why this rule should be applied to your own subject, and not to foreigners. Though this court sits here under the authority of the king or Great Britain, yet it is a court of the law of nations; it is as much a court belonging to other countries as to this, and other countries have a right to expect from this court the administration of the law of nations only, and I have constantly testified the greatest reluctance to the introduction of any of our municipal laws whatever. It is a foreign tribunal, and the municipal laws of the country should always be kept out.—Different is the case of a British subject; if he has been trampling on the laws of his country, if he has been in injustice, I think, in a man to be told, this is a case you cannot support here, and therefore you can receive no relief in this court. This does afford a very rational and fair foundation for distinguishing foreigners from British subjects. With respect to mala prohibita only; they are not bound to further penalties than the laws actually impose; if they violate those laws, they ought to be proceeded against. In the case of British subjects who are offending against the laws of their own country, they are doing it mala prosc ; but it would be highly improper to apply the principle to the same extent to subjects of other countries.
Upon these grounds, I shall not take upon myself to pronounce either directly or indirectly any determination on this case on the point of law, but shall dismiss the party on the grounds of the want of cognizance in the court as a court of prize.—Whether the parties should proceed in that court which has the jurisdiction, or whether in the present undecided state of the two countries, it is proper for the crown or the seizers so to do, is for the consideration of those whose duty it is to give such advice, as the nature of the case requires; but under all the circumstances, I certainly shall pronounce a sentence of restoration.
Ship and cargo restored.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Planter, Moore, 63 days from London. Dry Goods, Donaldson, Thorburn, & co. and others.—Aug. 2, was boarded by an officer from the British brig Princess Mary, from Halifax bound to England with dispatches.—Spoke, Aug. 3, in lat. 48, 30, long. 11, brig Concord, from Norfolk bound to Rotterdam, 29 days out.—Sept. 7, in lat. 38, 21, long. 60, ship Rolla, 27 days from New-Orleans, bound to Liverpool.
Schooner Adventure, Town, 5 days from Philadelphia.
The ship Desdemona, Wyville, was at Gravesend the 4th August. The Two Brothers, Farrington, from this port has arrived at Cork.
VESSELS SPOKEN.
The UNITED STATES' SCHOONER REVENGE, by the ship Liberty arrived at New-York, in lat. 48, 31, long. 23, 30, on the 18th of August, 17 days out.—Ship Madison, from this port for Greenock, Aug. 12, within 15 miles of the Mull of Cantire.—Ship Thomas Jefferson, from this port to Liverpool, Sept. 2, in lat. 43, long. 64.—Ship Rolla, Garey, from London for City Point, Aug. 21, in lat. 48, long. 27, 42, out 12 days.—Brig Caledonia, from this port for —, Aug. 24, in lat. 42, long. 52.
The schooner PLOUGHBOY, Capt. Hall, will sail for Baltimore TO-MORROW. For passage apply to the Master on board, or D. R. WADDEY & Co.
Sept. 23.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23.
DESERTION.
Deserted from the United States' Gun-Boats, on Monday the 25th instant, the following Seamen, viz. PHILBY COLLINS, fair complexion, about 5 feet 6 inches high, blue eyes and sandy hair, was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
EPHRAIM BERBERINGER, about 34 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, of a dark complexion, dark eyes, sharp face, and appears pleasant when spoken to; on the inside of the left leg he has two remarkable scars; has formerly sailed out of North-Carolina, and it is more than probable he has made for that state.
JOHN ELLIOTT, a stout man, about 6 feet high, light hair, light complexion, speaks quick, was born in the state of Pennsylvania, and by trade a tanner; had on when he ran off, a white hat, mackerel-pantaloons, blue pea jacket, and shoes without stockings.
PETER LEBRETON, a Frenchman, about 5 feet 8 inches high, speaks good English, has uncommon large whiskers and black hair.—Ten Dollars Reward will be given to any person who may apprehend either of the above mentioned men, and Forty for the whole, in case he or they may be so secured that the commander of the Gun-Boats on this station gets them again, and all reasonable charges paid.
John Lyon,
Purser United States Gun-Boats, Norfolk.
September 23.

GERMAN LINENS, &c.
36 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Ruffia Sheeting, 80 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheeting, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per box, 3 do. Platisas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. nealed bottling Wire, 3 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, &c.
Also, 6 elegant Tereflial Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant Chessmen, Elegant marble Statues, Flacolets and Clarinets, Urns and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fies, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys, Wafer and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glasses, Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Casks, Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Decks, An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, Watch Crystals and Beads, Seine and Sewing Twine. For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cogniac Brandy, latest importations, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3.
For SALE, A few hundred pounds of English PRINTING INK, of the first quality.—Also, A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office. Sept. 17.
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 50, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24.
For SALE, Situated in an agreeable and handsome situation in Hampton, on the Main-street, the premises owned and lately occupied by the subscriber, consisting of A DWELLING-HOUSE, three stories high, the lower part finished for a store, with out-houses, all in complete order, with a large lot and good garden. A liberal credit will be given, and bond and security required. The House is at present well furnished, and will be rented by the month if not sold, with the Furniture. For terms apply to Mr. William Proby, next door to the premises, or to James Gilbert. Hampton, Sept. 2.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
For SALE, 35 punch. Windward Island RUM. Brunt & Thompson. August 19.
For Sale on board the Ship Anacreon, 23,000 feet white pine BOARDS, of excellent quality, fit for inside joiner's work, which will be sold low if taken from on board. Apply to William Dickson. September 2.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 50,000 White Oak Hoghead do. do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
For SALE, 50,000 white oak hoghead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2.
J. MORAN, Has received per schooner Liberty, captain Lewis, from Philadelphia, in addition to his former supply of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, of the latest importation, Pepper, Allspice, and Mustard, Loaf Sugar, Chocolate, Soap, Candles, Spermaceti and Paint Oils, Powdered Black Lead, Roll Brimstone and Lampblack, Knot Anchors, Boat Chains and Hooks, A variety of Hooks and Thimbles, Pump Bolt, Tackle, Barrel and hoghead Can Hooks, &c. &c. with an assortment of Tin and Japan'd Ware. And in Store, 1000 bushels Corn, a few hlds. Jam. Sugar, superior quality, a few barrels inferior do. with Coffee, an assortment of Queen's Ware; which, with a variety of other articles for vessels and family use, will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or short credit. September 11.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Nansemond, within one mile of Scott's Landing, a negro man named MOSES, who since he has run off has changed his name to TOM SCOTT, having bought a free negro's pass registered in the Court of Isle of Wight county, by the name of Tom Scott; he is about 20 years of age, black complexion, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, rather stout and well made—he has a pleasing countenance when spoken to, and lips in his common talk, but much more so when angry or talks fast; he was brought up on a farm, but as he has been run-away for these four years, he has been employed on board of different vessels, and now has the appearance of a sailor. I understand he was at Norfolk on the 30th last month as a sailor in one of the Baltimore Packets; he has a scar on his right wrist, occasioned by a burn, and a small knot between the elbow and shoulder of the right arm, occasioned by a whip. As he purchased the free negro's pass as above mentioned, it will appear on examining the pass and the fellow, that there are no marks as mentioned on this fellow in the pass unless they are interlined.—I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying the said negro man out of the state, and all persons from harbouring him. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to me, or secure him in Norfolk County Jail. Ann Carstarphen. Nansemond County, Sept. 24.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, Borax, Campher, Cantharides, Cocineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 216
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
For RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport. William Wilkinson. July 29.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hlds old L.P. Madeira do. 3 hlds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hlds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
Thirty Dollars Reward. Ranaway from the subscriber about the 20th May last, living in the county of Princess-Anne, a negro man named FRICA, about 30 years of age, has a scar on his right cheek. All persons are forewarned from harbouring him, and I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him home, or so secure him that I may get him again. Joshua James. Princess-Anne County, Aug. 10.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hlds. 14 tierces and 47 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms. Henry Hastie. July 10.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 casks Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twisted Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogheads Whiskey, 500 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3750 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10.
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 10 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 200 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13.
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Streets. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22.
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of superior quality—For Sale by William Pennock. August 26.
Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined. N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. 157
REMOVAL.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
On the 25th of last month, my negro man GERARD ran away from my Mansion plantation, in King-GEORGE county, Virginia. He is about five feet and a half high, stout made, when standing appears to bend backwards in the knee-joints, has thick lips, a pimpled face, his complexion of a yellow cast, and a scar in the form of an M, about an inch long on his right cheek. He is upwards of thirty years of age, and a Blacksmith by trade. He ran away many years ago, and was apprehended at Norfolk on board a vessel; and, as he has formerly been somewhat accustomed to going by water, it is probable that he will attempt to leave this state in that way. I therefore hereby forewarn all masters or skippers of vessels from harbouring or employing him. I will give a reward of one hundred dollars for apprehending, bringing said negro home, and delivering him to me, provided he shall be apprehended in another state—Twenty dollars provided he shall be apprehended any where in this state, brought home and delivered to me; and ten dollars in case he shall be apprehended and committed to goal, and information thereof given to me. I would advise the apprehender to watch him carefully while he is in his custody, as he is an arch and deceitful fellow, and might without strict attention effect his escape. Michael Wallace. September 11. 11t
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boos at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suarrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash. May 27. 2awtf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory,
corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz: 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in all, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hoghead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18.
Cash will be given for a few tons of
Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundry. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town-Point. July 27.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of
Groceries and Ship Chandlery,
Among which are 14 hogheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hlds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31.
To Elizabeth Plume, one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq. deceased; Fortescue Whittle, sole administrator of William Davies and Mary his wife, and Theo. Armistead.
In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, by Willis Cowper against the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, William Plume, deceased, William Davies, deceased, and Theo. Armistead, certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North-Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately depending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton, where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the representatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume, William Davies, by scire facias or otherwise, to defend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armistead answer agreeable to the following order of the said court. Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the subscriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume, Fortescue Whittle, and Mary his wife, may appear and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pursuant to the said order. J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant. Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807.
Wills Cowper,
against The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. } State of North Carolina, first circuit, in equity, Chowan County—March Term, 1807. In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months.—The death of Davies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is ordered that he have leave to serve the executors, administrators, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume, with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, (Signed) J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a Chancery District Court, held at the former capitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Riddick, plff. Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts. The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers published in the borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy. Anthony Robinson, C. C. May 18. 2m.
NOTICE.
The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson, and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent debtors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the count-house of Alexander V. Foster, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807. James M'Evans, Alex. V. Foster, } Assignees. John Jones, jun. 3m
Forty Dollars Reward,
Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEFFERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high.—Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the subscriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are hereby cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
100 tierces RICE, 25 casks Claret Wine, 200 boxes Spanish Segars, D. R. Waddey, & Co. August 19.
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO,
NOTES for the Virginia Bank;
Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.