Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-07-29 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDIS
VOL. IV.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 29, 1807.
[NO 6.
COMMERCIAL.
There has been published at Paris, a work which has acquired considerable celebrity in Europe; the author, D. AZUNI, was formerly a judge of one of the maritime ports of Italy, and has had this translated under his inspection, from the Italian. It is our intention to give occasionally extracts from such parts as are most interesting to the merchants of this country. Such a work cannot be unworthy the attention of the governments of all neutral countries.
Translated for the Federal Gazette.
From the French of D. AZUNI.
Collision of Rights between the belligerent and the neutral.
Section 1, art. 1, chap. 3, vol. 2.—“The opinion that every ship loaded with merchandise belonging to an enemy, might be confiscated by the belligerents, although it bore a neutral or friendly flag, has prevailed a long time.”
Sec. 4.—“Since the time in which the famous Consulat de la Mer began to have force of law, the dispositions of the 73d chapter of this code have been followed. It established that, in the case of goods belonging to a friend found on board of an enemy's ship, or on the contrary, when the goods of an enemy are found on board of a friendly ship, respect should be paid but to the property of the goods.”
“I have obtained,” said the ambassador Boreel, in a letter to the grand pensioner Dewitt, “the repeal of that pretended French law, that the dress of the enemy confiscates that of the friend; so that if there is hereafter found in a free Dutch vessel, goods belonging to the enemy of the French, they alone shall be confiscated, and the vessel and other goods shall be released; for it is impossible to obtain the contents of the 24th article of my instructions, where it is required that the freedom of the ship should free the cargo, even belonging to an enemy.”
Sec. 14.—“The United States of America were the first who proposed freedom of commerce on this point, and who obtained it by convention with France, Holland and Sweden, in their respective treaties of 6th Feb. 1778, 8th Oct. 1782, and 3d April, 1783. Catharine II. proposed her declaration of 1780, with the firm intention of demanding the execution by right, and of enforcing it by the united forces of all those nations who had seconded the project, of which the principal object was to establish the rule that the friendly flag ought to save and procure freedom to the goods belonging to enemies, provided that they were not contraband articles.”
Sec. 15.—“In the treaty of friendship, of commerce and navigation, between the United States of America and Great Britain, stipulated the 19th November, 1794, and ratified the 29th August, 1795, the same rule was adopted, on a system conformable to the principles of common reason, and those of nations. It is said, article 17, that in all cases when a ship shall be stopped or taken, on a founded suspicion of being loaded with enemy's property, or that of conveying to the enemy contraband goods, the vessel shall be conducted into the nearest and most convenient port.”
“Sec. 1, art. 2.—It is clearly seen by the variety of rules adopted in the different treaties of which I have given an account, that the conventional law of Europe has not yet established fundamental principles, uniform and constant with all nations, by which it is impossible to abolish all causes of complaint, which grow out of all wars, from the collision of rights so natural and perfect between the belligerent and neutrals. It is necessary to examine if the pretended privilege of neutral flags, of covering the effects or merchandise belonging to an enemy, is conformable to the original and universal laws of nations, or if the belligerents commit injustice in taking possession of the enemy's goods found on board of a neutral ship, when they are not obliged to abstain from it by some special treaty or tacit convention.”
Sec. 2.—“The imperious law of necessity, to which no one can resist, that law which is an exception from all human conventions, which is founded on the invincible tendency of man to preserve himself, and to act for this purpose in a manner which, under any other circumstances, would be criminal injustice if they so acted—this law, I say, which is always a tacit exception to positive laws, in cases where their execution would produce an evil, destructive of the societies of men, or an evil so great that it surpasses the force of the human mind, is precisely that which forces a belligerent to deprive his enemy of every means of becoming stronger and more capable of offending him—It is that law which obliges him to weaken his enemy by all possible means, to the end that his force may not be increased, that he may not prolong the war, that quarrels may cease, and he may be disposed to make peace—It is that law, in short, which authorises the belligerent to attack and take the effects of his enemy, in all places where the law of nations permit him to exercise acts of hostility, that is to say, on his own territory or that of his enemy, and in any other place not submitted to the jurisdiction of a sovereign. The high seas, as I have several times shown, is precisely a territory which is submitted to nobody. The belligerent may then, on this high sea, take possession of the goods of his enemy, in whatever shape chance may present it, even in a friendly or neutral ship, provided that, in using this right, he does not exceed the just limits of moderation.”
Sec. 3.—“It appears from the first aspect, according to the principle I have just established, that the right belonging to the belligerent, to seize the goods, the property of the enemy, wherever they
on his side possesses, of not being troubled in his lawful and peaceful commerce; but the sound justice and general reason of nations will not so decide.”
Sec. 4.—“There is in nature a law sacred and inviolable, which in the concurrence of two rights equally perfect, authorises the suspension of that which, not being exercised, produces the least damage, a damage in some measure remediable, or more so than the other, or at less cost. The law of nations will infer from this law the following general theory, who no one has heretofore contested; it is this, when the perfect right of a people counteracts in any manner that of another, it is reasonable, just and humane that that of the two nations, which receives the least damage, should cede or renounce their right. It is thus that it is permitted by law to throw into the sea a part of a cargo of a vessel which is in immediate danger of perishing, with a view to secure the greater part of the goods, in making contribution to the loss, all those which are secured; it is by this motive that one may demolish the neighbour's house when on fire, in fear that it should be communicated. It is for the same reason that, if a vessel should catch fire in a port, and others being near it, the crew of the latter, if they cannot remove, may lawfully destroy the burning ship, or sink it, and even if necessary, the next one to it, to prevent the communication, and secure by this means, all the ships in the port from fire. It is again, by the same principle, that if a river swells, and is ready to overrun its banks, so as to threaten the destruction of the farmer's hopes, in an extensive plain, anyone may make use of a pile of boards which does not belong to him, to strengthen and increase the height of the tottering bank; prevent the inundation, and save the harvest fields. It is thus in fine, that in extreme scarcity of provisions, one may stop on the high seas, the ships loaded with grain, to procure a prompt relief to a nation in want. In all those cases, when they shall have repaid the damages of the loss at the goods thrown into the sea, of the houses demolished, of the vessels sunk, of the timber used, of the provisions seized, the owners will have no reason to complain of the infringement of the right of property.”
Sec. 1, of art. 4.—“The original and universal right of nations, as well as the conventional rights of Europe, in permitting to belligerents, or interdicting to neutrals, the privilege of transporting to the enemy goods of the kind called contraband of war, or to seize the enemy's ships, or to sequester the goods which are covered by neutral flags, must also give the power of employing all the measures which are thought most proper to promote the use of this right.”
Sec. 3.—“There is no more efficacious way to accomplish such an object, than that of stopping vessels on their passage, and examining them. The visit consists in the call which is made from the armed ship, by a trumpet, or by the firing of a gun, for the other ship on the high sea to come near and remain until the first shall have sent a boat to examine the papers of which the latter is furnished for the voyage, and which prove, in a satisfactory manner of what nation the vessel is, and what quantity and quality of goods composes her cargo.” “The neutrals, on their side, ought quietly to suffer this permitted and lawful examination, and furnish all the papers required, to prove evidently what the others have a right to exact even by force.”
Sec. 7.—“The disobedience of the neutral, or his resistance, can never be excused, since he can never prove his suspicions of violence or aggression on the part of the belligerent, who announces by his measures and acts, that he is pacific and not offensive. In resisting by flight or by force, the exercise of a right which the latter has, he shews a hostile mind, and gives just motives to be a suspected or declared enemy, or at least to be the bearer of goods belonging to the enemy, or contraband goods. The rights of nations justifies the force employed against any or who shall put obstacles to the exercise of a right acquired by another; one may therefore by these motives, pursue a neutral vessel and condemn it as good prize, as has been justly established by the conventional law of Europe, which, in this particular is but explanatory of the original and general law of nature.”
Note —“Since the master of a merchant vessel is an agent hired by the proprietors of the ship and the goods, he is always responsible towards them for the smallest error or neglect; and thus he is punished and will bear the consequence of his own temerity, and culpable disobedience.”
CHARLESTON, July 14.
The general meeting of the citizens of Charleston, held on the 8th instant, having requested the governor, as commander in chief, to direct the militia, promptly to arm and equip themselves, and to be prepared to obey the call of the general government—in pursuance of their request, his excellency has sent the following circular letter to the major-generals and brigadiers of the militia, with a request to have the same communicated to the officers and privates of their respective divisions and brigades.
Fellow-Citizens,
I have the honour to enclose you the proceedings and resolutions of a general meeting of the citizens of Charleston, held on the 8th instant, and to refer you to the same, for the causes which gave rise to it, and the consequences which may be expected.
You will see by this statement, that, in a time of profound peace, while our harbours were filled with their vessels of commerce, and some of them of war; our stores with their manufactures, and our towns with their merchants and subjects; while every act, not only of just and honourable neutrality, but of hospitality and friendship, was exercised
plenipotentiary were resident at their court, for the express purpose of removing every cause of dissention, and drawing still more closely the bonds of amity—the Leopard , a ship of war belonging to the government of Great-Britain, and of very superior force, has attacked the Chesapeake , a frigate of the United States, in a most wanton unprovoked manner, killed and wounded a number of her seamen, and grossly violated every principle of neutrality.
That the indignation of every class of our citizens is excited by this event—that they consider it paramount to every consideration—and that they have pledged, most solemnly, their lives and fortunes, to support the government of their country, in every measure which its wisdom may adopt, to obtain complete and honourable reparation.
The great respect and attachment always due to a government so remarkable for its justice and moderation, for its desire of honourable peace, and its maintenance of our publick rights as our own, will, no doubt, induce us all to confide implicitly in its decision; but, as it is always safest, and particularly when events like these occur, to be prepared for every extremity, I have, in pursuance of the recommendation of the general meeting, addressed you, requesting you who are officers, to use every means in your power to have the militia under your command promptly armed and equipped, and prepared to obey the call of the federal government, should they require the services of any part of them; and I earnestly intreat our fellow-citizens who are the privates, to second your efforts by every means in their power.
It is to be hoped this atrocious act of violence has not been authorised by the British government, and will be promptly and honourably disavowed by them—that on the demand being made, ample and satisfactory reparation will be ordered, and the intercourse and friendship of the two nations restored on honourable and equal grounds. Should, however, proper satisfaction be refused, you will then doubtless recollect that no common occasion has aroused you, that not only your rights, but your national honour has been attacked, and in a way to make accommodation extremely difficult—The least reparation that even the most moderate government must conceive indispensable, may be refused by a nation long accustomed to control the ocean, and little used to concession.
Under this aspect, I fear the equality which we must respect and never lose sight of, may not only be forgotten by her, but even former resentments and situations be recollected.
Should this unfortunately be the case, should the only satisfaction which can be received be denied, and things be driven to extremities, you must in your turn remember your own and the conduct of your ancestors, under circumstances much more trying than can again occur. In the former struggle with Great-Britain, your population was not one half so numerous as it is at present. You had neither government, laws or revenue; a great portion of your inhabitants was opposed to your revolution. You had neither ammunition, or the means to obtain it; or friends or allies to support you.
You were destitute of manufactures, and literally without the comforts or even the necessaries of life; you had at that time, the most powerful and victorious people in Europe to contend with. You were a handful of colonists scattered over an immense continent, the name of which was scarcely known to other nations.
But, under all these discouraging, nay hopeless circumstances, when our rights were attacked, what was the language of America? From the moment she saw honourable reconciliation at an end, she spurned at every thing that was otherwise.
She met the struggle with the firmness and moderation always essential to true dignity. She soon convinced the world, that men who could forego their profits, their pleasures, and the peaceable enjoyment of their dearest connexions, and all for Liberty, could never be reduced to vassalage. The prevalent and steady language of America then was, to risk their towns, to give up the luxuries and even the conveniencies of life, to be prepared to resist the power of their enemy, and not to lament their losses, while their woods, their honour and their liberty, was left to them; thus determined, they resisted not in vain. The almighty disposer of events crowned their efforts with success, and stamp'd our country the freest, and until this moment, the happiest residence of the human race.
Amidst, however, the vicissitudes that attend every state, I fear that, removed as we supposed we were from almost every possibility of interference with the general confusion and war that every where prevails, even our distance and unexampled moderation will not much longer protect us from participating in their evils.
If the crisis does arrive; if you are obliged to defend your rights by arms, you will have the solid comfort of reflecting that your government is right, and that the pretence by which it is attempted to justify this act, is totally unfounded; that the laws of nations gave no right to demand the seamen who were said to be mutineers, and that our constitution and laws forbid their surrender.
Having thus, justice on your side; an honourable and patriotic government, around which the people rally unanimously; vast national resources and means of defence, within yourselves; numerous and powerful friends in Europe; domestic manufactures which, in time of war, will soon be abundantly sufficient for your own supplies. Thus situated, I am sure you will meet any event, as freemen ought; and that you will recollect the manner in which your ancestors achieved your independence and supported its rights—that having, through their
taminated, you, too, will consider yourselves bound in honour to transmit them, unimpaired, to your posterity.
CHARLES PINCKNEY.
Charleston, July 14, 1807.
To RENT,
That commodious TAVERN opposite the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 10th of next month.
Also for Lease,
That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Str. For terms apply to James Tucker.
July 22.
For SALE,
2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkably fine Bay, and one very excellent grey Horse.—If not sold before the 31st instant, they will then be put up to the highest bidder. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 22.
The Subscriber has for Sale,
400 barrels superfine FLOUR, 2500 bushels Corn, and 150 barrels Pork, good quality. Just received.
50 boxes fresh Lisbon LEMONS.  GEORGE WILSON, No. 9, Marsden's wharf. July 20.
For RENT,
A very convenient Two Story Dwelling House, with a passage and three large rooms on the first story, a passage and four rooms in the second story, a good cellar and other conveniences, situated near the Dwelling-House of the subscriber on Boush-street. Possession may be had on the 1st of June.
Also for Rent,
The fire-proof WARE-HOUSE, on Commerce-street, between those occupied by Mr. Herron and myself. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to JOHN GRANBERY. May 25.
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, Album,  Harts-horne Shavings,    Ether of Vitriol, Antimony,  Glycer Peps,    Aqua Fortis,  Powder and Ivory Syringes,    Fale, red, and yellow Bark,  Oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg,    of superior quality,  Mint, Peppermint, Amber,    Borax, Camphor,  and Anniseed,    Cantharides, Cochineal,  Arrow Root, Tapioca,    Cream of Tartar,  Sago in grain,    Camomile Flowers,  Hardham's Snuff, No. 9,    Cinnamon, Colocynth,  Pocket Instruments,    Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin,  Best crown Lancets,    Ginger, Glauber Salts,  Common do.    Epsom do.  Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality,    Rochelle do.  Shop Twine,    Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida,  Elegant Smelling Bottles,    Benzoin, Guaiacum,  Catlic Soap, Windsor do.    Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino,  Wash Balls, Milk of Roses,    Scammony, and Arabic,  Gowland's Lotion,    Lint, Liquorice refined,  Double distilled Lavender    Manna Flake,  Water, in pints and hal    in sorts,  pints, of best kind,    Magnesia in small and large  Wedgewood's Mortars and    squares, Musk, Nutmegs,  Pestles of different sizes,    Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb,  Apothecary's Scales and    Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic,  Weights,    Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru,  Patent Medicines,    Spirit of Lavender,  Essence of Peppermint,    Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead,  Janus Powder, British Oil,    Letharge of Gold,  Patent Sago, Norris's Drops,    Saltpetre refined,  Godfrey's Cordial,    White Wax, Vaseline,  Anderson's Pills,    Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender,  Steer's Odeledock,    Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick,  Turlington's Balsam,    Sal Ammoniac,  Essence of Mustard.  
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE , suitable to Apothecaries— PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities— Root's MA-CHINES, 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
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) im- tation, 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 workman- ship 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 Boots 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 Shop 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suarez 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.
2000 bushels CORN,
for Sale low for Cash. Apply to William C. Clegg.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, IN FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 29, 1807.
As candid journalists we have deemed it our duty to re-publish from other papers, every thing which could be useful in the investigation of the important subject, which now agitates the publick mind. To day we re-publish two articles, one from the Boston Repertory, and the other from the Augusta Herald, which contain some observations meriting consideration. We are ready to join the Augusta Herald, in the opinion, that the government of this country ought not to protect deserters from the British, or any other service, if they are not citizens of this country, and if they are, they must be protected. It was therefore impossible for the President to deliver up those who were citizens, but those who were not, ought to have been discharged from the service of the United States, if not to have been surrendered. We would be distinctly understood, to make a difference between those who are citizens and those who are not. This is the practice of the British themselves. We venture to assert, that if there had been fifty British subjects on board the Chesapeake, who had claimed the protection of the British Flag, that captain Humphreys would have received them on board his ship — It is therefore unreasonable to complain as far as it relates to those who were native citizens of the United States. The detention of British subjects did not justify a resort to force. The United States have pursued a different course, when provoked by hostile conduct from Great Britain. The orders of November, 1793, and January, 1794, followed by the numerous captures made under them were justifiable causes for war. Our government sought redress by negotiation.
CAPTAIN BENTHALL informs us that a few days before he left Madeira, a brig arrived from Lisbon, which brought an account of an Earthquake on the 6th June, having done great damage to that city, particularly to the aqueduct.
The brig Flora, Capt. Benthall, arrived this morning from Charante and Madeira, left June 5, in Rochfort Roads, 1 French line of battle ship of 130 guns, 4 of 84, 2 frigates, and 4 brigs, blockaded by six English 74's at anchor off the mouth of the harbour, said they expected the French out every day.
Mr. Davis, pilot, was brought to yesterday by the Triumph, Sir Thomas Hardy, who put on board a black man belonging to Baltimore. Mr. D. was also informed, that there were eight more Americans on board that would be given up on proper application.
The UNITED STATES' SCHOONER REVENGE, capt. READ, went to sea on Monday evening.
A FRIEND TO JUSTICE is received, and shall be noticed in our next.
WORTHY OF SERIOUS PERUSAL!
From the National Intelligencer.
We are pleased to observe the circumspection of the merchants. If they consult their own interest, or that of the country, they will for a time repress their spirit of adventure, and run as few risks as possible, until an explicit answer shall be given by the British ministry. As yet it remains a point undetermined whether the late barbarous outrages have emanated directly from the British cabinet, or are the acts exclusively of subordinate commanders. If they are directly authorized by the cabinet, then we may calculate upon a scene of violence co-extensive with British power, and for another display of that perfidy so characteristic of its government. Every American vessel upon the ocean will be seized and sent into some British port for adjudication, and the courts will take special care, if they do not forthwith proceed to condemnation, at any rate to keep the cases sub judice. Indeed if the recent outrages do not emanate from the government, it is difficult to say whether they will not, notwithstanding, seize what they may consider a favourable opportunity to wreak their vengeance on this country. We know the hostility of the greater part of those who compose the British administration to our principles, and they may be quixotick enough to imagine themselves able to crush these principles, or seriously to arrest our commercial growth. They may, therefore, under some hollow pretext, refuse that satisfaction we demand, the result of which will be war. — There is indeed no small colour of truth in the supposition, that this outrage has flowed from the change in the British ministry, connected with the fate the treaty has received from our government, and that without meaning or expecting war, they have virtually authorized aggressions on us, which they fancied we would tamely submit to: and that however astonishing they may be with the manifestation they will soon receive of the temper of the nation, their pride may prevent them from retracting.
Every thing is, and must for some time remain uncertain. In the mean time it becomes our duty to be prepared for the worst, and to husband all our strength. — But little injury can accrue to the merchant from a suspension of his export business for a few months, compared with the incalculable evils that might befall him from its active prosecution. He is, therefore, under a double obligation to pursue this course, arising not only from a regard to his own interest, but likewise from a love of his country. In the day of danger, it will want all its resources, and all its seamen. Were congress in session, it is extremely probable that their first step would be the imposition of an embargo. — What they would do, were they sitting, it is the interest
and duty of the merchant to do himself. We have no doubt that the intelligence of this order of men may on this occasion, as it has on all former occasions, be relied on.
One great benefit may arise from an embargo not being immediately laid on in the U. States. Such a step on our part would most certainly produce a similar one on the part of Britain; and as we have a much greater number of vessels in her ports than she has in ours, the hazard to us would be proportionably great. It is likewise not a little to be feared, that an adoption of such a measure would immediately produce an extensive depreciation on the ocean, at a period when our vessels were sailing in the most un-suspicious security. But none of these objections lie against every individual merchant in the United States laying himself an embargo on his own vessels. This is the true policy at this time.
[Upon the preceding, the following observations are made by the Boston Repertory, which tho' not in unison with our opinions in every part, do nevertheless contain some judicious reflections, which merit consideration.]
From the National Intelligencer we have copied the above, which we earnestly recommend to the serious attention of our readers. It is written in a laboured style, and we have no doubt it is from the pen of one having authority. It increases the probability of a war beyond any thing we have seen, since the late interesting event took place.
The writer begins by a forced compliment to the merchants, on their supposed circumspection in not sending their vessels to sea, whereas, the fact is, the foreign clearances from all our great commercial ports have not yet observably diminished. — They are however seriously counselled not to hazard their property at sea, for a few months, and informed that the probability is, it will be subjected to capture. It is suggested that it is still possible the conduct of the Leopard was authorised by the British government, but if it was not, that the known hostility of the present ministry to our principles, will produce a collision which will terminate in war. We then naturally enquire, to what principle of ours, this repugnance will be manifested. Not certainly to the long established principle that an armed ship is not to be subject to search. This is a principle which the British never claimed, and we now venture to assert they will not claim. — No — we are led to believe this is not the point expected to be controverted by what follows: "There is indeed no small colour of truth, says the writer, in the supposition that this outrage has flowed from the change in the British ministry, connected with the fate the treaty has received from our government." Perhaps we misconceive the import of this language, but it appears to us to say, that "the principles" on which was founded the rejection of the treaty, being such as the present ministry of Great Britain will not admit, they have concluded to take their ground, and one party or the other must recede, or war will ensue. Here we are carried beyond the principle, that a neutral armed ship shall be exempted from search, which would undoubtedly be recognized, and led to expect that the point on which the treaty was rejected, and against which the British ever have contended, will be the subject of dispute.
This is the subject to which we would earnestly direct the attention of the publick. The treaty was rejected principally, because it had not an article expressly providing, that American ships, commercial as well as warlike, should be an inviolable asylum for every human being, of whatever nation, who might render himself on board. The assumption of this principle, we have ever considered as unjust and absurd; and the prospect of our government's making it the basis of a war, is no reason why we should withhold our disapprobation; but in fact, it offers a more powerful motive to exclaim against such pernicious policy. We would solemnly enquire of the citizens of the United States, if this is set forth as the point in dispute, if they are disposed to go to war, not to protect our own citizens, but to maintain a right to withhold from Great Britain her subjects, who induced by large wages, may fly to our merchantmen for employment, and probably by desertion from vessels, on which they had regularly shipped? Congress are to assemble in October. Before they meet we trust that the people of the union will reflect solemnly on this subject, and that some means will be found to express their real sentiments, through their representation. No man can be ignorant, no man denies, that this principle, if admitted, would destroy the British naval power, and of course ruin the nation. If they contend with us, they can but be ruined, and there might be some chance in the tug of war. But if we had no interest in the existence of that nation as an independent power, tending in some degree to preserve Europe and indeed the world from an overwhelming despotism, and if war would not spread ruin but enrich us, the abstract equity of the thing deserves mature and candid deliberation. — The right of a nation to all its subjects, when emergency requires those services, is not exclusively claimed by Great Britain. We have seen decrees of the French government, requiring all its citizens to withdraw from every country in which they resided, and give up themselves to their government, under penalty of perpetual proscription, and the confiscation of all their property that could be found within the jurisdiction of that nation, thus making laws by which they were to be affected, even while under a foreign jurisdiction. No emergency has yet reduced us to the necessity of requiring the services of all native Americans; but it is most undoubtedly a right, which we hold in reserve, and which we shall certainly exercise, whenever we have occasion for and can enforce it. The position that a neutral may cover, with a commercial flag, the subjects of a belligerent we know is a favourite principle with Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Madison, and a few others. But it has never been assumed by this country — it has never been defended by any plausible course of reasoning, and we should deeply regret if it were now to be defended by recourse to arms.
For our rights let us take some ground. Let us insist on them — let us fight, suffer, bleed, conquer or perish for them. But if the most material point, on which Mr. Jefferson rejected the treaty, our right to cover British seamen in our merchantmen, the same as our own citizens, if this is "our principle" to which it is presumed no British ministry will accede, and which is to be acknowledged or an appeal be made to the most distressing alternative, for Heaven's sake, let Americans reflect and express
the result of their reflections in some mode that will possess government of the publick mind.
Our readers will excuse, if we attempt before we close this paragraph, to make what we think sufficiently obvious, more plain. For there are among us restless cavaliers, who wish to make every man, who candidly consults the honour of his country, obnoxious to the furiously patriotick, who burn for war, without regard to its merits, or reflection to its consequences.
The right to overhaul or search a ship of war cannot be admitted. It is an infringement on a nation's sovereignty and is incompatible with its independence. Therefore the attack of the Leopard on the Chesapeake, if the act of an individual, is an outrage which must be redressed; if of government, it is war.
But while the National Intelligencer considers this an outrage, or in other words an act of war, it intimates that it may have resulted from the two governments having come to a final issue, on the point, which decided the fate of the treaty. We advert then to that point, as the question which is to be contested by arms, if our government chooses to persevere in its doctrine, and we conjure every well-wisher to the happiness and prosperity of his country, and likewise every friend to its rights, to ponder well, before he encourages government to take up arms in such a cause. Read, again, the extract from the Intelligencer.
If our country is now to go war with Great-Britain, the eyes of all the world will be turned to so important an event, and every rational mind will be inclined to inquire into the cause of such a serious calamity. This inquiry will at once unfold the excellence of that system of philosophick philanthropy, which attends more to the desires of other persons than to its own interests, and which, in pursuing what it cannot obtain, involves itself in difficulties which it cannot overcome. Mutiny and desertion have been held in abhorrence and detestation by every civilized nation upon earth, and have been universally condemned as serious offences, the common good of mankind requires that they should be discountenanced. — It appears in the account relative to the Chesapeake, that four British seamen were guilty of mutiny, against their officer in Hampton Roads, and that they deserted from the ship to which they belonged, and were immediately after enlisted on board the American frigate Chesapeake — they were formally demanded of the enlisting officer, and of the civil authority, and a representation it seems was afterwards made to the American and British governments on the subject, but the men were not given up, nor was any steps taken, as far as appears, to produce a satisfactory result — the British admiral therefore ordered the men to be taken at all events, and under any circumstances — whether or not he had received these orders from his government is not known, if he had not, he ought to have waited for them, and to have known that all hopes of obtaining the men by negotiation had failed, we think it however likely, that the orders of the admiral were founded upon the orders of his government, and that he was directed to use force (whenever argument failed) to secure the deserters wherever found — if so, the matter now rests between the two governments. Had the men been given up in the first instance, no further difficulty would have occurred, if the president did not choose to direct them to be given up, we feel no hesitation in saying, he ought to have directed them to have been discharged from the Chesapeake, that they might have shifted for themselves: — We certainly do not want American frigates to be manned by British deserters — they ought not to be so tar entrusted, or encouraged — an apprentice who runs away from his master, a soldier who deserts from his regiment, and a sailor who deserts from his ship, are all liable to be reclaimed by their respective superiors, and ought not to be detained from them.
We hold in just estimation the rights and privileges of American citizens, and we hold him utterly unworthy the name of a freeman, who would not risk his last drop of blood, and expend his last scanty pittance in defending his rights from lawless outrage and violence — but we ask the great body of the American people, the rational and reflecting part of the community, whether they are willing to see their country involved in a war, for an object not important to Americans, but merely for the purpose of affording protection to British runaways? — shall our citizens be murdered, the peace, happiness, and prosperity of our country destroyed for the mere purpose of affording an asylum to British seamen? The American government was formed for the protection, benefit and support of American citizens — unfortunate indeed is our country, or unfortunate is the management of its concerns, if three or four foreign deserters can at any time involve our nation in war. Mr. Jefferson we know has been desirous of introducing in a treaty with Great-Britain, the principle, that a neutral flag shall protect all those who sail under it — but this concession as it respects seamen of that nation has not been made by Great Britain, and till this principle is admitted by treaty, common prudence would suggest the impropriety of attempting to obtain it by force. The American nation is the second in the world in commercial consequence, it is of importance to us therefore to discountenance desertion, for let it once be admitted that men may desert at pleasure, and individuals will not only suffer, but even the Gun boats may be wholly unmanned, at the very moment they are most wanted. Augusta Herald.
From the People's Friend.
DESIDERATA.
An old man, with silvered locks, seated in his chamber, and little able to walk abroad, wishes to be informed of a few things.
He sees, in the president's proclamation, that the three men, taken out of the Chesapeake, were native Americans. He believes that at the time of the taking, America was, in the strictest sense, a neutral nation, on terms of peace and friendship with Great-Britain by treaty. He remembers that heretofore the doctrine of perpetual allegiance, maintained as a doctrine of their law in G. Britain, was decryed by the gentlemen who now compose the American administration, and their party, as a monstrous doctrine, as a relic of federal vassalage, as a doctrine which never could be recognised in this country, totally inconsistent with that personal liberty which every citizen enjoys in a free republick. He remembers that the yielding to this doctrine was made a subject of reproach to the former administration, and he believes had its effect in turning
them out of office. In this situation of things, therefore, he wishes to know,
1st. Whether these three men were pressed on board the British ship, or entered voluntarily, taking the king's bounty, and signing the ship's papers?
2d. If voluntarily, whether, according to the doctrine held in this country, they had not a perfect right so to enter, receive the bounty, and sign the papers?
3d. If they had this right, whether this does not necessarily imply that the ship's officers had an equal right to receive, pay, and enrol them? And being so received, paid and enrolled, whether they can be distinguished, in the present question, from real British subjects?
4th. Whether, before the taking, they had been guilty of piracy, mutiny or desertion, or any, and which of them?
5th. Whether application had been made to have them delivered up? To whom such application had been made? By whom? And upon what principles?
6th. If such application had been regularly made, whether, as a nation at peace, and on terms of amity and friendship with Great-Britain, we had, or had not, a right to withhold them against such application? whether, after that, we had a right to give them asylum and shelter in our country? a right to enlist them on board our ships of war? In fine, what is the law of nations upon this question?
7th. If the answer should be against the retention, is the British nation obliged to resort to further negotiation upon the subject, before they can by force redress the injury done to them; or, in all cases of violation of absolute rights, is negotiation a mere matter of courtesy only, which may either be employed or dispensed with at the pleasure of the injured party?
8th. Does what the British call "The right of search" at all come in question, or has it any relation to this case? and if so, how does it come in question?
My blood boils, even at this age, against the haughty Briton. The injuries, the insults, the degradations, which he has heaped upon us, without a cause, must rouse the resentment of every American; and impelled by that resentment, every American, on the first impulse, will cry out "my voice is now for war."
But let us see first, let every citizen first see, that we have a just ground, a ground upon which all nations will justify us, a ground upon which we can stand before the Most High God, for he alone is the God of armies, and in his strength alone can we hope for success.
I propose these questions to the jurists of our country in hopes of an answer — not so much for myself — I can take no part in the dispute except in my prayers — but for a host of young men of whose confidence I boast, whose counsels I have the honour to lead, and whose blood is at their country's call, provided her cause be just — JUSTICE IS THEIR MOTTO. SENEX.
FROM THE ORLEANS GAZETTE.
New-Orleans, June 16, 1807.
MR. BRADFORD, In reply to Wilkinson's publication in the Palladium of May 21, I answer: My journey to this city last winter was not kept a secret any where. — It was publicly known in Kentucky ten days before I set out — I left my own house on the ninth or tenth of December, and arrived in New-Orleans on the 14th of January — A distance of seven or eight hundred miles travelled in 35 or 36 days. Eight or ten of the last days of this term I spent within little more than two day's ride of this place; I hope those who know me will not believe I travel express in this way — This would indeed be rivaling the Knight of the Spur.
The poor, officious letter of Doctor Claiborne does not merit notice; his known character for veracity renders it unnecessary for me to say it presents untruths.
As to the depositions of Carmichael and Smith, it is enough that these men are known as the spies of Wilkinson — Major Floyd and Mr. Ralston sufficiently contradicted the charge intended to be conveyed by the first — and lieut. Smith's memory has been so very bad, that he has not even recollected the time he parted with me on board the Thatcher, viz. on the 23d. When it is known, however, that Mr. Ogden and myself were six days and nights in a swamp on the bank of the South West Pass; confined solely to the conversation of this man, it will not be thought strange that some idle or unimportant chat should take place — nor will it be expected (as brandy was the only thing we had in abundance) that Mr. Smith should remember all that I said; the more especially as the part forgotten would not have suited Wilkinson to publish.
This wise general thinks I cannot explain my motives for coming to this city; having told one of his officers that I went to the Pascagoula to look at lands, and another that I came here to meet a boat — I believe it is not an uncommon thing for the Kentuckians who come to this place to travel out of their direct way to look at lands; I had both these objects in view, as well as other business, which the general with all his spies, has not yet discovered. He may be told it in the proper time.
It will always be less difficult for me to explain my intentions, than for the general and his supporters, to tell why he sent an officer, with a party last summer from St. Louis, into the neighbourhood of Santa Fé; where it is said they are now prisoners — or even why he sent, in October or November last, a gentleman from the Mississippi territory, who travelled by land to Mexico; from thence to Vera Cruz, and returned by water to this place — Was this really to buy mules?
Wilkinson seems anxious in his equivocal publications, to impress a belief on the publick mind, that he had not written to me on the subject of an expedition into Mexico — That this business may be fairly and fully understood, I publish the following extracts from his letters to me — In the spring of the year 1806, whilst in the city of Washington, I received a letter from him, dated St. Louis, in which, speaking of Mexico and Santa Fé, he says — "Do you know that I have reserved these places for my own triumphant entry, that I have been reconnoitring and exploring the route for sixteen years; that I not only know the way, but all difficulties, and how to surmount them; I wish we could get leave, Mexico would soon be ours" — He then goes on to make some strictures on our government and con-

cludes by giving it as his opinion that Buonaparte, as soon as he can acquire a free sea, will take possession of Mexico and Louisiana.
About the first of last November, I received a letter from him, dated Natchitoches, September 28, 1806, in which he details the number of troops under his command; the number of Spanish troops opposed to him, and by whom commanded; the relative situation of the two armies, together with the orders he acted under, and assures me he will fight in six or eight days at farthest. In that letter are the following words:—“The time long looked for by many, and wished for by more, has now arrived, for subverting the Spanish government in Mexico. Be you ready and join me; we will want little more than light armed troops; with a few [Here is an expression I cannot make out.] More will be done by marching, than fighting; 3,000 men will give us to Rio 10,000 to —; we must here divide our army into three parts, and will then require 30,000 men to conquer the whole province of — Mexico—we cannot fail of success.”
Whether these letters contain any thing criminal, in my opinion, or not, is not material; I make this publication in obedience to my duty; they are in his own hand writing, (not in cypher.) The executive of the United States seems to think it an unpardonable offence to meditate an expedition against the government or rather tyranny of Spain, by a citizen of the United States, prior to a declaration of war—let him then prosecute Wilkinson—he will know where to find the above proofs—proofs that scepticism itself shall not doubt—nor will his vigilance find it necessary to send men throughout the western country to pimp and pump, and search for testimony—His simple proclamation will in this case be sufficient.
The illegal oppressions I was subjected to here last winter, made it necessary I should return as soon as in my power; I have done so; I did hope to have found my accuser here, where a fair and full investigation might have taken place; I was willing to submit the fate of my cause to the people of this city, although many of them had been made to believe, last winter, that I was descending the river to rob and murder them.
I had rather indeed such an investigation should have taken place here than elsewhere. The people of the Atlantic states, even the people of Kentucky, do not know the base acts of oppression that were acted in this devoted city during the short reign of terror; I mean no reflection on the spirit of the citizens of this territory, but I really believe if half the illegal acts of tyranny had been attempted in Kentucky by Wilkinson, at the head of 10,000 regular troops, with the once highly esteemed Jefferson at his elbow, both their throats would have been cut. I am pleased, however, to find that military bullying has vanished with the general; the civil law has once more resumed her empire; justice is permitted to flow in her natural channel—peace and social harmony again pervade the city—man no longer meets man with an eye of cautious scrutiny—he no longer finds in the hospitality of his own board, his most dangerous enemy—to be denounced by a petty tyrant is no longer death to his reputation. The blessings of a government of laws is inestimable.
The citizens of the United States cannot too highly appreciate their constitution—nor too deeply abhor the wretch who dares to violate their rights—Through the illegal acts of Wilkinson, justified by Mr. Jefferson, this fair fabric has sustained a wound which time will scarcely heal; a stain which all the waters of the Mississippi will not wash out—I say justified by Mr. Jefferson, for had the firm and steady arm of legal and constitutional power at once checked the illegal acts of oppression, all might have been well—under a Washington this swaggering demagogue would have been at once crushed—his lawless acts punished; and the constitution and laws of our country would have been honoured—Not so in the present case; the act of the little tyrant becomes the act of the chief magistrate by his approving it—It then becomes the citizens to look to their own rights; either they have been egregiously mistaken in the man of their choice, or in our boasted and unrivalled constitution there is some defect.
I shall probably be told again by the creatures of power, that my publication is peevish, stormy or vindictive—or that it contains none of the sentiments of a great mind; and this too by the being who has not uttered or published an independent sentence for years—Be it so, my business is not with them, (if the answer is not too old) I have neither time nor ammunition to waste on crows. I have sought investigation; I defy my enemies; whether high or low; and willingly submit my conduct to the judgment of my countrymen.
I am Sir, yours, &c. JOHN ADAIR.
Fulton's Experiment. —Yesterday at half past two, according to a notice given in the public prints, Mr. Fulton commenced his experiment for the purpose of blowing up a brig of 200 tons. Public curiosity had been much excited, and the Battery with the adjacent wharves and windows were crowded with curious spectators. At 2 o'clock Mr. Fulton passed near the battery with his two Galleys; himself in one containing a torpedo, and the necessary apparatus; the other with another torpedo. The torpedo was placed under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephens. At 20 minutes past two the signal gun being fired at Fort Jay, the galleys advanced upon the brig; the torpedoes were then thrown upon the tide and as they were drawn along with the current, they fastened to the bottom of the vessel, near her keel; but from a defect in arrangement and an error, which was afterwards corrected, the explosion did not take place at the first attack. The second experiment, however, was made about 7 o'clock at the flood tide with the most complete success. The brig was torn to atoms and in 20 seconds after the explosion she sunk to the bottom.
This affair will be best understood by the description given in the subjoined letter of Mr. Fulton, addressed “To the Governor, Mayor, and members of the Corporation of New-York.”
GENTLEMEN, “Yesterday my desire to satisfy public curiosity at the stated minute was as great as my never ceasing anxiety to see our harbours and coast placed beyond the power of foreign insults; and I lament exceedingly that numbers were disappointed by the explosion not taking place on the first attack. But it has given me much additional confi-
dence in my engines, and I hope it will be some satisfaction to you and the publick to know that the failure of the first attack was occasioned by the trifling circumstance of the lock being placed under the torpedo so that when it struck, the powder fell out of the pan and did not take fire.—On taking the torpedoes out of the water where they had been for two hours, I found the locks and powder perfectly dry, and I immediately discovered the cause of the failure which I corrected by placing a piece of quick-match in the charge which the lock contained. Thus arranged, the fire was communicated to the 70 pounds of powder in the body of the torpedo. An explosion took place and the brig was decomposed.
You have now seen the effect of the explosion of powder under the bottom of a vessel, and this I believe is the best and most simple mode of using it with the greatest effect in marine wars; for a right application of one torpedo will annihilate a ship of the line nor leave a man to relate the dreadful catastrophe. Thus should a ship of the line containing 500 men contend with 10 good row boats each with a torpedo and 10 men, she would risk total annihilation, while the boats under the cover of the night and quick movements would risk only a few men out of 100.
When two ships of equal force engage, it may be doubtful which will gain the victory; frequently one hundred men are killed on each side, as many wounded, and the ships much injured; but even the vanquished vessel will admit of being repaired, and thus the number of ships of war are not diminished, but continue to increase, and tyrannize over the rights of neutrals and peaceable nations. Having now clearly demonstrated the great effect of explosion under water, it is easy to conceive that by organization and practice, the application of the torpedoes will, like every other art, progress to perfection. Little difficulties and errors will occur in the commencement, as has been the case in all new inventions, but where there is so little expense, so little risk, and so much to be gained, it is worthy of consideration, whether this system should not have a fair trial. Gunpowder within the last 300 years has totally changed the art of war, and all my reflections have led me to believe that this application of it will in a few years put a stop to maritime wars, and give that liberty on the seas which has been long and anxiously desired by every good man, and secure to America that liberty of commerce, tranquility and independence which will enable her citizens to apply their mental and corporal faculties to useful and human pursuits, to the improvement of our country, and the happiness of the whole people.
Gentlemen, With deference I submit this view of the subject to you and every thinking American. I have the honour to be, With profound respect, Your most obedient, and Very humble servant, ROBT. FULTON.
PHILADELPHIA, July 23. The following particulars are related by Mr. Frederick Miller, one of the seamen lately belonging to the schr. Juliet, capt. Risborough.
Some time since the schooner Juliet, from hence to La Guira, off Bermuda, was boarded by the British tender schooner Vesper, then in company with the Indian sloop of war. After breaking open the hatches and plundering her, permitted her to proceed, not however without impressing one man (Mr. Miller) an American citizen, whose family resides in this city.
On the 15th instant, the Vesper tender went into the Chesapeake with dispatches from the Indian sloop of war off Charleston, for the commodore on board the Bellona. The Bellona immediately got under weigh, ordering the Vesper to follow her to Halifax. At 8 o'clock on that evening the tender lost sight of the Bellona, when several impressed Americans joined seventeen other impressed seamen, rose upon the officers and remainder of the crew, amounting to 23 in number, confined them in the hold, and took possession of the schooner.
On Thursday they came in under Cape Henry, and brought too, within two musket shots of a coasting schooner, and then taking on board the boat two of the officers, they all reached the coasting schooner. They kept possession of the officers until they were out of reach of the Vesper, and then suffered them to return. These 24 spirited and injured men reached this city yesterday.
The Melampus frigate has left the Chesapeake and gone to Bermuda for water.—The Triumph and Leopard were the only British vessels there on the 15th inst.
The Vesper is one of the seven vessels built at Bermuda, and rigged as schooners and cutters by the British marine officer, and fitted out particularly for the purpose of pressing men and harassing the American trade.
One of the above people lately belonging to the Vesper, says the Melampus had sailed from Lynnhaven-hay for Bermuda, for a supply of water, and that part of the business of the Bellona to Halifax was for water.
From the “Southern Star,” Extra.
MONTE VIEDO, May 10.
We have the pleasure to announce the arrival of his Majesty's ship Thisbe, having on board General Whitehead, commander in chief of his majesty's forces in South America, and Staff; to be followed by large reinforcements of troops of every description, which the general left at sea. A company of artillery has disembarked this afternoon from the Thisbe.
MAY 25.—His Excellency Gov. Whitelocke has, by proclamation, ordered, that all persons who are not Spaniards, or South American subjects, who resided in Monte Viedo previous to its capture, or who do not belong to merchant ships, do give in their names and residence at the Cavildo's office, before the 28th, under penalty of forfeiting the protection of the British government.
The following is a list of the Gen. Military Staff here, viz. Lt. Gen. John Whitelocke, commander in chief; Major Gen. Levison Gower, second in command; Brig. Gen. Sir Samuel Auchmuty, Brig. Gen. Wm. Lumley, and Brig. Gen. Ackland; Lt. Col. Torrens, 89th regiment, military secretary, Lt. Col. A. Cadogan, Captains J. Brown and J. R. Foster, and Ens. Freemantle, Aids-de-camp to the commander in chief; Lt. Col. Bradford, 87th, deputy-adj. gen.; Lt. Col. Bourke, D. Q. M. G.; Col. Browne, 40th, commandant of the town.
CHARLESTON, July 19. By the arrival of the last sailing ship John and Frances, captain Silliman, we have received Bordeaux papers to the 30th of May, and Paris papers of the 24th. No affair of consequence had taken place between the French and Russian armies on the 16th of May, which is the date of the 74th bulletin, from the head-quarters at Finkenstien.—This bulletin gives an account of an attempt to relieve Dantzick by sea, which did not succeed.—The length of this bulletin prevents our giving it this day.
PARIS, May 23. Authentic letters announce that the French officer dispatched to the ambassador Sebastiani, and repairing to his majesty the emperor Napoleon, communicated, upon passing through Vienna, to his excellency gen. Andreossi, our ambassador at the court of Austria the important news that the army of the Russian general Michelson had been invested by the Turkish army and completely routed. Intelligence was received by the same channel, that the captain Pacha, who had passed the Dardanelles with 16 ships of the line, put to flight the Russian squadron stationed off Tenedos. These two events are neither less glorious for the Ottoman arms, nor less important for the fate of the Porte, than the expulsion of the English fleet from before Constantinople, and amply make up for the loss of Alexandria, so shamefully surrendered to the English general Fraser. The town of Thessalonica did not follow the example of Alexandria; upon the British presenting themselves before that place and summoning it to surrender and send away the French consul, the Pacha answered them with cannon balls and immediately took such measures as made them judge proper to seek their safety by flight.
HAGUE, May 18. For some days past, our funds have taken a rise; this is attributed to the news which is in circulation of negotiations being opened between the belligerent powers; not that it is thought that these negotiations will lead to a peace before the opening of the campaign but they will prepare the way for an accommodation, of which a single battle may fix the last conditions.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Brig Flora, Benthall, from Charante, and 34 days from Madeira, Ballast, A. Leckie.—Left at Charante June 5, ship Triumph, Webster, loading for Madeira.—Sailed from Madeira the 17th June, schr Three Sisters, Rich, of Baltimore, for Cape de Verds, and Baltimore.—Left at Madeira June 25, schr Mount Vernon, of North Kingston, for Cape de Verds and Philadelphia, to sail next day; brig Louisa, M'Namara, of Alexandria, to sail in 15 days.—The ship Magdalen, Cowman, touched at Madeira on her passage to India.—Spoke, July 16 lat. 24, 30, long. 61, schr Asenath, Rossiter, 120 days from Canton for New-York—July 23, lat. 31, 30, long. 70, 30, brig Republican, Emmer, from Salem for Havanna, out 16 days, had been boarded the day before by the Melampus frigate, letters broken open, after strict search, suffered to proceed—25th, lat. 35, 45, long. 73, 30, brig Leo, 2 days out bound to New-Orleans. Brig Nancies, Barclay, 12 days from St. Thomas, and 18 from Tobago, Rum & Molasses, Caton & Veale, and others.—Left at St. Thomas, July 15, brigs Harriot, May, of and for Boston, to sail next day; Argus, Brown, of New-Haven, for New-York, in 2 days.—Schr Virginia Ann, late Hudson, died the 11th, and a number of Americans, names not known.—July 26, Cape Henry, W. by N. 20 leagues, spoke schr Good Intent, Meader, of Baltimore, 8 days from Havanna for New-York, all well—27th off Cape Henry, was boarded from the British frigate Cleopatra, and treated politely. Sloop Lucy, Barker, 13 days from Bermuda, Ballast, to the Master.—Left ships Eliza, Balch, of Portsmouth, N. H. from Matanzas, cargo Sugar and Molasses, waiting trial; Eliza, Harden, from Calcutta, to sail in 4 or 5 days for Boston; Columbian Packet, Wheaton, of Philadelphia, waiting trial. Brig Ann, Forsyth, 10 days from St. Vincents, Ballast, Edward Roberts. Schr Packet, Smith, 16 days from Boston.
Sales at Auction.
Pursuant to a Deed in Trust executed by Henry Chowang, to secure the payment of a debt due to Jordan Marchant, will positively be sold at the dwelling house of the said Chowang, in Portsmouth, on Saturday the first day of August, on a credit of 60 days with approved negotiable nots.
Two likely NEGROES, Abram and Chloe, and all the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of the said Chowang, which is of excellent quality. S. Whitehead, Trustee. July 29. 2
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. 3
New-England RUM, in hogsheads and barrels, just received and for sale by E. S. Waddey. July 29. 3
For SALE on a credit of two and four months, A likely young Negro MAN; he is a very capable house servant, a good gardener, hostler, and driver of a carriage. Enquire of the printer. July 29. 3
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. 4
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret, from Teneriffe, 70 hogsheads and 100 quarter casks choice Teneriffe WINE.—For sale by Moses Myers. July 24. 4
For LONDON. The good Ship CHARLES CARTER, John Drysdale, master, will take cargo on board and sail for London in the greater part engaged, will sail in all August. Freight or passage apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf, or Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. July 29. 3
For HAVANNA. The Sloop LUCY, W. M. Barker, master, will carry about 500 barrels. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf, or S. Marks, Jun. July 29. 3
For CHARTER. The good Ship WILLIAM, Andrew Tucker, master, momentarily expected from New-York, burthen 400 bds. For terms apply to Moses Myers. July 29. 4
For Freight or Charter. The American registered brig FLORA, Wm. Benthall, master, burthen about 1700 barrels, ready to receive a cargo on board; a freight to Liverpool would be preferred. Apply to A. MacLure, Esq. Norfolk, or Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, July 29. 4
The Subscribers have removed to No. 99, Main-street, opposite Messrs. Hunter & Gatewood's, where they offer for sale the assortment of Ironmongery, Hardware, & Cutlery, and a few Dry Goods, with their usual assortment of Wrought and Cut-Nails and Brads, which they will dispose of low for cash. Caton & Veale. They have also landing from the brig Nancies, Robert Barclay, master, from Tobago, 60 puncheons RUM, 22 do. retailing Molasses, which they offer for approved paper. Also, For Sale, Freight, or Charter. The said BRIG; if not sold a freight to Liverpool will be preferred, can be ready to receive a cargo in five days. For terms apply as above. July 29. 4
For Liverpool. The fast sailing coppered ship CALEDONI-AN, John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hogsheads tobacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 8 days. For freight apply to William Dickson. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, Stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware, which will be sold low if taken from along side. July 10. 4
For SALE. The coppered Schooner ANN, with all her materials as she came from sea; her burthen is 700 barrels; a credit of 12 months will be given for approved paper. Also, The entire CARGO of said Schooner, Consisting of Prime Antigua SUGARS, in hds. tierces, and barrels. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 8. 4
For NEW-YORK. Fitzhugh's Packet Habbak & Anna, will positively sail on Tuesday or Wednesday next, wind and weather permitting, having all her freight engaged. For passage only, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf. July 24. 4
For BOSTON. The Schooner DUN, D. Hovey, master, from 7 to 800 barrels can be taken on freight if immediate application is made to Phinehas Dana. July 24. 4
For Kingston, (Jam.) The Schooner WELCOME RETURN, Richard Hurst, master, will take 200 barrels on freight, if immediate application is made. For passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or Proby, Hartman, & Co. July 20. 4
For LIVERPOOL. The good Ship MARS, J. Choa, master, will sail in 15 or 18 days. For freight apply to MOSES MYERS. July 1. 4
For CHARTER. The JULIA, 350 hogsheads burthen now ready to load. Apply to C. & F. WHITTLE. Who have for Sale, Beef, Pork, Herrings, Rice, Rum, Sugar, Coffee, &c. June 29. 4
WANTED. A good fast-sailing VESSEL, of 1200 barrels burthen; immediate dispatch will be given by C. & F. Whittle. For Sale on a long credit, 50 puncheons Grenada RUM. June 17. 4
For Freight or Charter. The fine Ship Liverpool Packet, James Kenward, master, burthen 270 tons. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, 13,000 bushels Liverpool coarse Salt, and 500 bushels best house Coals. July 17. 4
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 or . Norfolk, Nov. 3. 4
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 has high and level, and is mostly covered with timber, which is adjoin and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. 4

NOTICE. The creditors of Gilbert Robertson and of James Brown, insolvent debtors, are requested to attend a general meeting of all the creditors of the said insolvents on the fourth day of August next, at the counting-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, for the purpose of examining and ascertaining the debts due to each creditor, before the first dividend of the said insolvent's estates is made, pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in case of insolvency." —Dated this 24th June, 1807.
James M'Evans, Alex' Van Pfister, } Assignees. John Jones, jun. }
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 counting-house of Alexander V. Pfister, 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. Pfister, } Assignees. John Jones, jun. }
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1807. John M'Douall and Company, Piffs. against Peter Kemp, ex cutor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, eldest son and heir at law of said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, deceased, and Lydia Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. Defs.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp, settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough, July 1, 1807.
The parties named in the above order, as plaintiffs and defendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 22d day of August for acting upon the said order; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts. John Cowper, M. C. of Norfolk Borough
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 Wills 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, } State of North Carolina, against } first circuit, in equity, The President and Directors of the } Chowan County. Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. } 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.
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.
Just received from Philadelphia, 6 hogsheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls Country Gin, 8 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calf Skins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Soal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings.—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27.
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.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 5 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China.—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3.
SLOOP EXPERIMENT, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. ELIJAH S. BUNKER, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he will, on the first of July, commence running a Sloop of about 110 tons burthen, between the cities of New-York and Hudson, for the purpose of carrying passengers. Few people who have had occasion to take passage up or down the North River, but have experienced the inconvenience and risk of going on board vessels deeply loaded and lumbered on deck: therefore captain Bunker has determined to take no freight on board the Experiment, which will remedy that inconvenience and entirely do away the risk. The owners of this vessel being desirous to render the passage as short, convenient, and agreeable as possible, have not only taken care to furnish her with the best Beds, Bedding, Liquors, Provisions, &c. but they have been at very great expense and trouble in procuring materials and building her on the best construction for sailing, and for the accommodation of ladies and gentlemen travelling on business or for pleasure. The Experiment will leave New-York every Wednesday evening precisely at 6 o'clock, and Hudson every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, throughout the season. Capt. Bunker having been several years engaged in the freighting business between New-York and Hudson, has become well acquainted with every part of the river; and he hopes by attention and punctuality, to merit the patronage of ladies and gentlemen from the southward, who may visit the celebrated Ballston, Saratoga, and Lebanon Springs, or travellers who may have occasion to travel through the northern states.—The shortness of the passage to Hudson when compared with that to Albany or any place above Hudson, (where the river is impeded by bars, islands and oversands, that render it impossible for fast-sailing vessels to pass) he thinks will induce most people who are acquainted with the difference, to take passage to Hudson, where carriages or boats can at all times be had, at a moderate expense, to convey them to Albany, Troy, Lansingburgh, or the Lebanon Springs, which are about 30 miles distance. HUDSON, May 1807. 12/2aw
An extensive, useful, and elegant variety of GOODS, Lately imported by the Subscriber, and on hand from former importations and consignments, which he offers for Sale on accommodating terms for approved paper, amongst which are GERMAN LINEN, &c. 22 bales coarse German Linen, 3 boxes 100 pieces each do. Rolls entitled to drawback, 3 boxes white and brown Platillas, 1 do fine Dowlas, 2 do. Rouans, 1 do. quadruple Silesias, 2 do. Table Cloths and Table Linen, 5 bales Ruffia Sheeting, 1 case of 140 pieces German Lace and Edging, 1 do. fine Thread Hose, 2 do. coarse do. 1 do. extra fine Shirt Linen, 1 do. fine Lenoes and Bed Bunts two yards wide, 3 do. containing 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 8 do. Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 80 do. Window Glass, 100 do. Iron Pipes, 140 do. Havana Segars from 12 to 20 dollars per box, 11,000 best Coffee Bags, 4000 cheap Gunny Bags, 300 dozen cmq. Bottles, 200 wt. bias and iron neal-bottling Wire, 800 do. Glue ALSO, 3 pair large and very elegant gilt framed Looking Glasses; some, sewing, and Apothecary's Twine; Scarlet Plush for saddles; a great variety of toilet Glasses; dr fting and shaving Cases; Musical Instruments and Mufick; Chessmen and Dice; Cutlery; Jewelry and fine Lace; velvet Ribbons; Flanders Sheeting; Waffle Irons and Coffee Toasters; Liquor Cages; Oil Cloth, &c. &c. John C. Niemeyer. July 17.
450 pieces elegant PAPER HANGINGS, assorted, just received on consignment, and for sale on low terms by the whole invoice, by John C. Niemeyer. Who offers for Rent, The second Floor of the Ware-House on Maxwell's whf now occupied by Proby, Harmanon, & co. Also, A part of his Store in Main-Street, a back Room, and some other conveniences may be had with it, and possession may be had in a few days. Apply as above. July 15.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, No. 90, Main-Street, have just received an additional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS, Among which are, 2 cases 4 4 Irish Linens, 1 trunk 6-4 Cambric Muslins, 1 trunk Amber Cotton Chambrais, 1 do. checked do. 1 do. containing elegant sprigged, dotted, and Trafalgar India musl Muslins, 1 trunk Madrass Handkerchiefs, 2 cases Dimities entitled to Drawback, 2 do. red cotton umbrellas, 6 bales India Cottons, assorted, 1 bale India Checks, 1 case Brown Hollands, 1 case White Britanias, 1 do. Cotton Balls. July 15.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company. The President and Directors at their semi-annual settlement of the Company's affairs on this day, declare a dividend of three per cent. on the capital stock of the said Company for the last six months, which dividend will be paid to the respective Stockholders or their legal representatives, on or before the 15th of the ensuing month, by William Cammack, Treas'r. July 15.
NOTICE. On Saturday the 11th instant, was stolen or taken by mistake from Southgate and Dickson's wharf, a quarter cask of PORT WINE, marked and numbered on the head No. 1531, Baltimore, Federal Jack, Port, 30 gallons, Delogier, November 4, 1806. Twenty Dollars will be given to the informer if the Wine has been stolen and recovered, or thanks to any person who may have received it through mistake, by applying to William Dickson. July 15.
Wanted to purchase, A NEGRO GIRL, from 12 to 16 years of age—one that has been brought up in a house would be preferred; none need apply but those who can be recommended, for which a generous price in cash will be given. Apply to Samuel Davis. Portsmouth, July 13.
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, July 6, 1807. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 6.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hlids. 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.
40,000 wt. prime green Porto Rico COFFEE, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. June 29.
Now landing from Ship Gosport, A parcel of choice COFFEE. For Sale by Moses Myers. June 29.
For SALE, A handsome well finished GIG, with a complete set of plated Harness—Also, A likely young HORSE. Enquire of the printer. June 29.
3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 bbls old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hlids. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hlids. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
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.
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, Fred. Heerman & Son, } Adm'r's. June 19.
For SALE, 230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. May 25.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the s bscriber 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 1/2 1/2 lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1/2 1/2 lb. 4d. do 2s 9d m. or 11d 3d. do 2s 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1/2 1/2 d 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.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead 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, Harmanon & Co. March 2.
NOTICE. The partnership of B. Nottingham, & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all those who have demands against the said firm are requested to exhibit them, and all those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment to B. Nottingham, who is fully authorized to settle the same. B. Nottingham, & Co. N. B. The business in future will be carried on by B. Nottingham. July 1.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
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, pff. against 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.
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.
The Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, are requested to call on the Treasurer for their Certificate of Stock. July 20.
Wanted Immediately, A WET NURSE, a healthy woman with a fresh breast of milk: liberal wages will be given. Enquire at the office of the Public Ledger. July 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Liverpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Mess. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz. British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pks, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Steward's Draw Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Pannel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description.—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8.
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. WANTED. A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 15.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31. Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 10 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 20 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13.
For Rent or Lease, The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms below stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 cases Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 3000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3750 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10.
For RENT, (until September next,) That commodious brick Dwelling-House, late occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catharine-street, opposite to Mr. Richard Bagnall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family.—For terms apply to Richard Bowden. June 1.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house 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.
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27.
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention, capt. Swan, 130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa.—We will dispose of it on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. In Store, Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee.—Apply as above. We want a small VESSEL of 300 barrels, to run out to Bermuda. June 8.
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.