Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-07-06 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 1807.
[NO. 152.
FOR NEW-YORK, The fast-sailing Sloop NANCY, William Van Schack, master, will sail in 6 days, has excellent accommodations for passengers—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or
Reilly & Tunis. For Sale on board said Sloop, 50 tierces RICE—Apply as above. July 1.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MARS, J. Choat, master, will sail in 15 or 18 days. For freight apply to MOSES MYERS. July 1.
Freight Wanted, for a new SHIP, capt. Elliot, 246 tons burthen, momentarily expected to arrive here— C. FRY. July 1.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Ship MINERVA, Henry Keele, master, to sail by the 10th July. For passage only, apply to the master on board, or Alexander Leckie. June 29.
FOR CHARTER, The JULIA, 350 hogsheds burthen now ready to load. Apply to C. & F. WHITTLE. Who have for Sale, Beef, Pork, Herrings, Rice, Rum, Sugar, Coffee, &c. June 29.
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship AUGUSTUS, Edward Howe, master, burthen 400 bds: tobacco, can be ready to receive a cargo in five days.—Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. June 22.
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing coppered Ship WOODROP SIMS, Thomas J. Haynes, Master, 400 hogsheds burthen, now ready to receive a cargo; a freight to Liverpool would be preferred. Apply to the captain, or Shanks & Binford. June 19.
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.
500 barrels superfine FLOUR, of very superior quality, 41 bales upland Cotton. For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. Who want
A SHIP of 200 to 250 hogsheds burthen, for Europe; and two SCHOONERS of 700 barrels, each for the West-Indies. June 15.
For Freight or Charter, The elegant fast-sailing coppered Ship HERALD, Doane, master, burthen 325 tons. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. June 8.
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship FRANKLIN, Thomas L. Quivesberg, master, burthen about 15 to 1600 barrels, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days—a freight to Bordeaux or to the Havana would be preferred. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. May 29.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK, Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 bds: tobacco; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. April 3.
For Liverpool, The new copper fastened Ship POCAHONTAS, C. Tompkins, master, will sail about the 15th next month, her cargo being all engaged. For passage only, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. June 19.
SPRING GOODS.
COCKE AND SANFORD.
Have received per the ship Hunter, from London, an assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Consisting of
Muslins, plain and figured, Cambricks, Dimities, Calicoes, Gingham, Chambray, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheeting, Osnaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Dowlas, Checks, Seine and Wrapping Twine, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Gloves, Best superior Cloths and Cassimeres, Bombazens, Bombazetts, Crapes, Lutestrings, Folding Mattresses, Fashionable Hats, and a few pair Dress Boots.
They are in daily expectation of
A supply of Cutlery and Saddlery, &c. from Liverpool. May 4.
Spring and Summer GOODS.
RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR,
Have received by the ships Hunter, from London, and Dumfries, from Liverpool, their supply of
Fancy and Fashionable GOODS,
Irish Linens, Hardware and Cutlery, &c. &c. which they offer for sale by wholesale and retail on the most reasonable terms, for cash or good paper. May 6.
FOR THE LEDGER.
More about the Rebellion at Princeton College.
MR. EDITOR,
The publick mind has no doubt been relieved from a state of suspense on the subject of the late rebellion in Princeton college, by an address which the trustees of that institution, gave not long since, to the world. In a contest between the dignity and experience of age, and the giddy impetuosity of youth, the latter no doubt stands instantly accused before the tribunal of the publick, though they be supported by the commanding majesty of truth, yet it can avail them nothing before judges already determined to condemn. Clothed in all the dignity and importance which generally attaches to a learned profession and to a trustee of Princeton college, they command the credulous world to believe that neither illiberality nor intemperance can have the least share in their conduct. Would it not then be presumptuous in me who have not yet arrived either at an age or an office which entitles me to belief, to attempt a statement of facts as they really occurred. I am a minor, being not yet seventeen years of age, and have been a student; how is it possible then that I can advance any claim to belief? Is not truth the peculiar characteristic of age and office, and presumption, that of youth, which obtrudes itself upon the publick under so many disadvantages? But as in a country of freedom and equal rights, every citizen has a right to be heard in his own defence. I am determined to offer mine to my partial judges, though obliquely and contempt be a certain consequence; feeling conscious that though young, I have a character to support: and though neither a trustee nor a clergyman, yet I am capable of speaking the truth. Notwithstanding I am well aware, after the many injuries I have received from the trustees of the college, that I am subjecting myself to the indignities of publick contumely, yet in defiance of that host of irrational prejudices which I know are marshalled against me, I am determined to lay before the publick some of the most prominent circumstances which characterised the conduct of the trustees towards the students in the late unfortunate rebellion, and ask them to believe my statement only until they find it contradicted by respectable testimony.
My object is not to injure the trustees altho' they poured upon my character the most rancorous venom of their hearts; my resentment against them, as a body, for their uncharitable and ungentlemanly conduct to me, is converted into calm indifference and my only wish on this occasion is to shew the world, that our conduct has not been so reprehensible as would appear from the statement of the trustees.
The charge of arrogance which has generally been urged with so much emphasis against the students, would never have been incurred by them, had not the intemperance and misrepresentations of the trustees called aloud for correction. They would have rested satisfied in a conviction of their own rectitude, nor have given the publick cause to pass upon them the indiscriminate censure of inconsideration and precipitancy, had not the unwarranted attacks of falsehood and prejudice impetuous demanded from them, a justification of their conduct. The trustees have ungenerously assumed the privilege of clothing this transaction in that garb which best suits their own convenience, and by falsely representing the most prominent circumstances, have subjected our characters to the severest imputations. A mere refutation of the assertions which the statement of the trustees contains, was originally deemed sufficient to justify our own proceedings, since we did not believe that the publick would give credit to any testimony of men who had in one instance so grossly imposed upon their credulity. But both parties seem hitherto to have confined themselves principally to attempts to vindicate their own conduct and while in search of arguments and facts to criminate their opponents, have entirely neglected to inform the publick mind of the origin of this transaction. On the part of the trustees concealment appears to have been employed as the principal mean of justification; for they wisely considered that a probability of silence on our part would be more advantageous to their cause than even a false exposition of facts on theirs. That a just statement of facts would have exposed their inconsistencies is evident, had they not prudently veiled the truth in the garb of dissimulation and confidently relied on their own superior importance to secure credit to their misrepresentations. But their garb of dissimulation is of flimsy texture and easily seen through, nor shall either their importance or their arrogance shield them from that publick denunciation which their misconduct deserves. A true representation of the causes which impelled us to acts of open rebellion, while it will, we trust, be sufficient to exculpate ourselves, will likewise serve to expose the duplicity of those who have been placed as our governors.
The immediate causes which occasioned the suspension of three young gentlemen, in whose behalf the combination was formed, have already been briefly tho' accurately stated in your paper; it will be necessary further only to answer an objection which has been offered to the probability that our intentions were amicable; from the consideration that we proceeded to acts of violence before the Faculty had time to justify their proceedings. If those who judge so ungenerously, will turn their attention for a moment to a similar transaction in the same session, they will soon be convinced that their opinion is erroneous. In that case as well as in the present, we united in a petition for the restoration of a very worthy member of the institution, whose previous good deportments and regular conduct, did not, in our estimation, merit the severe punishment
received. Our wishes for his restoration were equally ardent, our anxiety equally on the stretch for the result of our petition, as in the case under consideration. Yet here the wise and salutary counsels of our mild and venerable President were properly exercised and duly obeyed; we immediately dissolved our combination and returned to our duty, if not with satisfaction at his punishment, at least with a conviction that the Faculty, had not been characterised by tyranny or oppression. Such would again have been the case in the present instance, had meddling importance forborne to interfere where intemperate officiousness must necessarily be offensive, and its assistance injurious to the cause it espoused. The different classes as usual repaired at the appointed time to their several lecture rooms, and peaceably awaited the arrival of their professors. Unfortunately for the general cause, Dr. Smith, then laboured under a severe indisposition, and was unable to discharge the duties of his office. In this situation of affairs, he was compelled to have recourse to Richard Stockton, the only trustee resident in the vicinity of the college. This haughty and imperious man, irritated at the smallest violation of the laws of absolute and unconditional submission, instantly repaired to the college, flaming with all the fire of exasperated vengeance. Even the infirm and weak state of health to which Doctor Smith was reduced by the severity of the recent paralytic stroke, could not protect him from the importunities of Stockton. Incapable of feeling and listening only to the voice of his passions, he disregarded both the indisposition of the Doctor and the inclemency of the weather; but thirsting for vengeance and determined on punishing those daring spirits that could presume to petition for a redress of grievances, he dragged the Doctor very reluctant to the meeting of the students. Had the haughtiness of this imperious and overbearing demagogue, permitted our good and venerable old president, to deliver his own sentiments and wishes, even appearance of commotion would soon have subsided, and order been speedily restored; for as the disturbance did not originate in a spirit of licentiousness, the conciliating mildness of Doctor Smith, would readily have reduced the students to order. But cool and dispassionate measures but ill accorded with the intemperate virulence of Stockton; he could not for a moment give up the principle of abject submission, even though his tyranny were to seal the eternal destiny of a venerable institution. A haughty denunciation of general punishment soon issued from his pestilential lips, and open rebellion on our part was resorted to as an expression of our abhorrence of the principle and our detestation of the man.
I cannot direct the opinions of the world nor dictate their decisions on our conduct; but could those who condemn the students, have been witnesses of the humiliating treatment they experienced, we should, no doubt, have received their warmest sympathy. From the fierceness of Stockton's countenance when he first entered the hall where the students were assembled, we easily discovered the direful emotions which agitated his mind and the premeditated vengeance which rankled in his heart. Every friend to tranquility and order regretted his untimely and unwelcome interference, and all who were amicably disposed towards the institution dreaded the effects which this man's conduct might produce upon its reputation. But the intemperance of Stockton did not cease here. Not satisfied with having excluded, by one inhuman act 150 respectable men from a participation in the advantages of the institution, he endeavoured by an armed mob to expel them from the walls of the college, and expose them unprotected to the inclemency of the most violent snow storm which has occurred in New-Jersey for many years. This armed rabble, taken from the streets of Princeton, was introduced into the rooms where the different classes recite and would probably have proceeded to violence had they not been deterred by the resolution displayed by the students. These facts require no comment, and every reader not prejudiced in favour of the unwarranted proceedings of the trustees, may make what reflections he pleases on them.
I should not trouble the publick further with this subject, but that I am compelled by justice and truth to state a fact committed not less in violation of good breeding than of honour. It has ever been my opinion that neither science, age nor respectability should screen the vices or the politics of any character from the scrutiny of the publick; nor should a compassion or pity influence us to silence into oblivion the memory of those actions which would subject the character of him who committed them to the severe penalty of general abhorrence. I shall not hesitate to make the publick acquainted with an action, which even the most prejudiced mind will scarcely approve. From the beginning to the conclusion of the rebellion the jealousy of power was ever on the watch for opportunities to exercise its rigour. During that time the rev. Andrew Hunter, one of the professors of college, and a Presbyterian minister, discovered by chance a letter of private correspondence written by one of his boarders, and which he had casually left in his room, to attend the summons of a friend. Whether his reverence was prompted by an inordinate curiosity, or whether his jealous and apprehensive mind was fearful that this letter contained intelligence relative to the rebellion is unnecessary to enquire; but true it is, that perceiving the letter thus quietly lying on the table he perused it, transcribed it, and exposed it to Doctor Smith and his family. But that artifice which he thought so honourably employed in discovering the innocent intentions of an inoffensive student, availed him nothing with Doctor Smith, who was too honourable to use such surreptitious testimony to the infamy of the writer even if his letter had contained treason
against the authority of the college. There are certain persons, Mr. Editor, who will stun the ears of a Sunday congregation with vociferous exhortation to do as you would be done unto, with commands not to steal nor to commit fraud, that have a very happy facility of forgetting their own precepts when out of the pulpit, and neglecting both conscience and holy writ when they do not accord with their inclinations.
If I were not unwilling to transgress further on the patience of the publick, I could give other statements equally honourable to certain other members of the board of trustees, but as it is not my intention to injure the institution, to develope the characters of its directors, might perhaps have an effect which I did not design. I would wish however to remark, that neither Dr. Smith nor Dr. McClean are designed to be comprehended under these observations which relate to the intemperance of the authority in general of college; Dr. Smith in particular conducted himself with the utmost propriety and mildness, and I have reason to suppose, from the correctness of his judgment, that he was much mortified at the intemperate conduct of the trustees. Of Mr. Bayard I will say only, that he very much degraded the talents which have been generally attributed to him, by consenting to become the passive tool of despotick authority. Too yielding to judge for himself, and too complaisant to resist the designs of his imperious colleagues; he seemed to enter with peculiar ardour and delight into all their intemperance and folly. Had not such demagogues as Stockton, and such easy instruments as Hunter and Bayard been appointed curates and protectors of Princeton College, its reputation would never have declined so rapidly. Bad these impotent infatuated governors been directed by the sage councils of its venerable president, the institution never would have been degraded, from a useful college of more than 200 students, into an insignificant grammar school of 70 or 80 boys. That the conduct of the trustees has been flagrantly improper, I feel most sensibly from the treatment I myself received; but though the injuries which I suffered, are known to myself and to those who shared them with me, yet it is almost a desperate undertaking for a boy of my years to attempt, in opposition to the statement of the trustees, to produce that conviction on the minds of a prejudiced publick, which they could not help feeling, had they witnessed the whole transaction. The publick will easily discern that this piece has been written principally to expose the conduct of those from whom the writer experienced the most flagrant injustice; I would respectfully refer those who are interested in the event, and who are desirous of scrutinizing its moving causes to a publication made by me before my departure from Princeton college, and which has appeared in the publick prints of New-York and Trenton.
This little publication has been for some time provided for the press and lying by me; it has been prevented from appearing sooner by that which it is unnecessary to mention; I hope however, that the statements it contains will not be less interesting nor less acceptable to the publick, than if it had been published in the ardour of resentment, and without revisal.
POLOPIDAS.
* By a letter lately received from a respectable student in Princeton college the number of students there is stated to be between 70 and 80; any thing in a recent publication of the trustees to the contrary notwithstanding.
100 hogsheds TOBACCO only, are wanted to complete the loading of the ship Mars. Apply to
Moses Myers. July 3.
For SALE, By Francis Smith, 6 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy, 4 pipes Holland Gin, 21 barrels Rye Whiskey, 10 puncheons W. I. Rum, 12 bds and 40 barrels Sugar, 8 pipes old Loudon particular Madeira Wine, 50 boxes Raisins, Coffee in barrels and bags, 10 tons Campachy Logwood, and some Fustick, 100 kegs Lard. July 3.
This Day landing from on board the Schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheds refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheds and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3.
For SALE, 200 barrels superfine FLOUR, 100 do. Navy Bread, 50 kegs of Crackers, 450 do. Kilo dried Indian Meal, 50 do. North-rn Beef, 10 do. Pork, 10 hogsheds Molasses, and a few boxes Soap. James M'Clenachan. July 3.
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 by the Subscriber, 98 tierces and 57 half tierces RICE, advised on board the ship Fanny and Lydia, at Southgate & Dickson's wharf, which will be sold low on a credit, or barefaced for Indian Corn. William Dickson. June 26.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 1807.
The agitation which our town was thrown into by the recent occurrence had in some degree begun to subside, and our citizens waiting in calm expectation for the measures which our government might adopt, when on Friday, a movement of the British ships again excited it. On the afternoon of that day, the Bellona , Triumph , Leopard , and Melampus , came up from Lynhaven Bay, and anchored in Hampton Roads, in such manner, as evidently proved that they designed something serious. On Saturday a pilot-boat came up to town, the master of which reported that he had been brought to by the Bellona , (the commodore's ship) and charged with the following letter from commodore Douglas to the Mayor of this place.
His Majesty's Ship Bellona, Hampton Roads, July 3, 1807.
SIR,
I beg leave to represent to you that having observed in the Newspapers a resolution made by a committee on the 29th ult. prohibiting any communication between His Britannick Majesty's Consul at Norfolk, and his ships lying at anchor in Lynhaven Bay; and this being a measure extremely hostile, not only in depriving the British Consul from discharging the duties of his office, but at the same time preventing me from obtaining that information so absolutely necessary for his majesty's service. I am, therefore, determined, if this infringement is not immediately annulled , to prohibit every vessel bound either in or out of Norfolk, to proceed to their destination, until I know the pleasure of my government, or the commander in chief on this station. You must be perfectly aware that the British flag never has, nor will be insulted with impunity. You must also be aware that it has been, and is still in my power to obstruct the whole trade of the Chesapeake, since the late circumstance which I desisted from, trusting that general unanimity would be restored. Respecting the circumstance of the deserters, lately apprehended from the United States frigate Chesapeake , in my opinion, must be decided between the two governments alone . It therefore, rests with the inhabitants of Norfolk, either to engage in a war or remain on terms of peace.
Agreeable to my intentions, I have proceeded to Hampton Roads with the squadron under my command, to await your answer, which I trust you will favour me with, without delay.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient humble servant,
J. E. DOUGLAS.
P. S. I enclose you two letters, directed to the British Consul at Norfolk, which you will be pleased to forward him.
J. E. D.
To RICHARD E. LEE, Esq. Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia.
The Mayor convened the Recorder and Aldermen, when the following answer was agreed on, and ordered to be sent.
ANSWER.
Norfolk, July 4, 1807.
SIR,
I have received your menacing letter of yesterday. The day on which this answer is written, ought of itself to prove to the subjects of your sovereign, that the American people are not to be intimidated by menace, or induced to adopt any measures, except by a sense of their perfect propriety. Seduced by the false shew of security, they may be sometimes surprised and slaughtered, while unprepared to resist a supposed friend; that delusive security is now however passed for ever. The late occurrence has taught us to confide our safety no longer to any thing but our own force. We do not seek hostility, nor shall we avoid it. We are prepared for the worst you may attempt, and will do whatever shall be judged proper to repel force, whensoever your efforts shall render any act of ours necessary. Thus much for the threats of your letter, which can be considered in no other light than as addressed to the supposed fears of our citizens.
In answer to that part of it, which is particularly addressed to me, as the first Judicial officer of this borough, I have but to say, that you must be aware, that the judiciary of no country possesses any other powers than those conferred upon it by the law.
The same channel through which you have derived the intelligence stated by yourself, must have also announced to you, that the act of which you complain, is an act of individuals, and not of the government. If this act be wrong and illegal the judiciary of this country whenever the case is properly brought before it will take care to do its duty. At present it hath no judicial information of any outrage on the laws and therefore will not act.
If you, sir, please to consider this act of individuals as a measure "extremely hostile," and shall commence hostility without waiting the decision of our two governments, although you yourself acknowledge that it properly belongs to them alone to decide, the inhabitants of Norfolk will conform to your example and protect themselves against any lawless aggression which may be made upon their persons or property; they therefore leave it with you "either to engage in a war, or to remain on terms of peace" until the pleasure of our respective governments shall be known.
Your letters directed to the British Consul at this place, have been forwarded to him.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
RICHARD E. LEE, Mayor.
To John E. Douglas, Esq. commanding his Britannick majesty's ships in Hampton Roads.
The letter of commodore Douglas, is menacing in a high degree, and as such calculated to excite a correspondent indignation—nor is the letter less inconsistent, unless the outrage committed on the Chesapeake, was by order of his government. He now recommends a course which a week since he or his commander did not chuse to pursue. We would ask, who was it that first departed from the usual course? If the Chesapeake had deserters from the British navy, why not leave that affair to be settled between the two governments? The fact, as it appears to us, is, that Commodore Douglas is disposed to leave the respective governments to act, only when the force he commands cannot operate. Upon this subject we have expressed ourselves already, we think that our fellow-citizens cannot be too well prepared for defence, it is the best way to avoid insult or injury, at the same time we should consider it the duty of every one to conform to the wishes and views of our government, who has now had sufficient time to deliberate and act upon the subject.
The foreign relations of the nation necessarily, from the theory and practice of our government, are best understood by the executive department. The expediency of resorting to hostile measures, and the time when, must be better understood by that department, though the ultimate decision belongs to another department.
From the gentleman who bore the answer of the Mayor to commodore Douglas, we understand, that the impressions made by his letter were not such as he intended, and that a letter explanatory will be received from him this day. The first letter is now before the publick, and surely it is impossible to separate from it the idea of menace.—The British commander we understand explicitly denies any further hostile intentions, unless provoked thereto by hostilities on our part.—Let his intentions be what they will, it is the duty of our fellow citizens to continue their zealous and active exertions, to be ready for the worst. We have nothing now to fear from measures of hostility from the force that is in the Roads. Our naval force is under the direction of a brave and judicious officer; this seconded by the forts we trust will defy a naval attack. The volunteer and military corps, being now completely armed, are fully competent to repel any force that might be landed, we therefore can trust for security in our own strength.
Whatever may be the result of this business finally, we are confident that the impressions which it has made will never be effaced. The necessity of being always prepared, has been so clearly demonstrated, that we persuade ourselves that hereafter we shall not find many advocates for the system, which would prefer economy to safety.
We do not know how to reconcile the friendly declarations of commodore Douglas, with a fact of which we are well assured. A boat from the commodore's ship was employed a considerable time on Saturday in sounding the channel of Elizabeth River almost up to Crany Island, about four miles below this place.
Captain Davis, of the barque Petersburg , arrived yesterday from Madeira, was boarded from commodore Douglas' squadron from Hampton Roads, and treated very politely. The brig Ruby , capt. Chapman, from Guadalupe, was also boarded, treated rudely, but permitted to pass. If the British commander is disposed for peace, he should cease to stop vessels in the waters of the United States.
A letter from Richmond was received by the last mail which says, that the governor had received advices from the President of the United States.—The tenor of those advices were it is said more pacific than had been expected, when measured with the extent of the outrage. The next mail will probably inform us of the contents of those despatches, as far as can with propriety be communicated.
THE FOURTH OF JULY.—The return of that auspicious day, did not fail to inspire the citizens of this place with those sentiments, which it always excites in the breast of every real American, tho' it was observed in a very different manner from what it had been for some time past. Military parades and martial exercises took the place of mirth and convivial parties of pleasure.
NINTH BRIGADE.
NORFOLK, JULY 6, 1807.
Extract from Brigade Orders.
The Brigadier cannot on the present occasion avoid noticing to his fellow-citizens, who are not subject to the laws for regulating the militia, that many of them may render essential service at the present juncture, by embodying themselves to act as occasion may require. For this purpose, he invites them to assemble, and elect from their body, such officers as shall in their opinion be best qualified for the command. If the recommendation of the Brigadier shall meet the approbation of this class of his fellow-citizens, he will cheerfully aid the establishment; and on being notified of the same, will take the necessary steps for their disposition."
SAMUEL MARSH, Brigade Inspector.
Those Citizens who have agreed to form a Volunteer Company, and have signed their names
to the paper in the possession of Dr. R. Starke, are requested to meet at the Exchange Coffee-House, this Evening, at 6 o'clock. A full meeting is expected; the importance, and urgency of the occasion, are strong inducements to a punctual attendance.
HOME MANUFACTURE.
To encourage industry, to excite useful emulation, and promote the internal welfare of the country, are objects worthy the attention of American legislators. Hemp, Flax, Cotton and Wool, are among the most abundant and most valuable of our raw materials. Instead of exporting the raw material, and importing it in manufactured goods, we ought to use our endeavors to manufacture them at home. Suppose the state governments were to give a bounty of fifty dollars to the woman who should weave the greater number of yards of linnen cloth in the state in one year—Forty-five dollars for the next greater number—Forty for the third, and so on down to five dollars. Such bounties would cost the publick—nothing, may the publick would gain money by it, and open a fruitful and inexhaustible mine of national wealth. The result I am satisfied would be more linnen cloth wove in the state than there would be consumed.
Bounties to the same amounts ought to be given to the women, who spin the most dozens or pounds of Flax into yarn, for the most hemp, and the most Tow in one year; spinners of cotton and wool ought also to have the same inducements to industry.
I would recommend that every bounty be accompanied with a certificate of the fact of the quantity of raw materials worked up—of the person by whom manufactured, the perusal of which would be calculated to excite a spirit of honest, honourable, and useful emulation. I would further recommend, that the certificates so made out, on Parchment, should be framed and glazed, so that it might with pride and pleasure be hung in the best room of the woman who had by her industry been thus honorably distinguished.
Let no man say that such regulations or rewards are beneath the dignity of government—nothing is beneath the dignity of the government which has for its object the happiness of the people, and I venture to predict that the legislator who would bring such a plan before the legislature, would have not only the approbation of his own mind, but the applause and thanks of his country. Democratic Press.
RICHMOND, July 1.
At a meeting of the Company of Richmond Light Infantry Blues, at the Bell Tavern, on Monday the 29th June, 1807:
After due consideration, the following resolutions were entered into:
The company of Richmond Light Infantry Blues, have heard with sentiments of abhorrence and indignation, the account of the late base and cowardly attack made by the British ship of war, Leopard , of 50 guns, upon the United States frigate Chesapeake , of 36 guns, while in a state of profound peace. This outrage, unparalleled in the history of nations, can be viewed in no other light than a declaration of war; and although as citizens, the members of this company are highly sensible of the blessings of peace, as soldiers, they are ever ready to avenge an insult offered to their country by any nation whatever.
Resolved, therefore, That as citizens and soldiers, the members of this company pledge their fortunes and their lives, in support of such measures as the government of their country may in its wisdom adopt, for the purpose of obtaining satisfaction.
Resolved, That these proceedings be signed by the Captain and Secretary of the company, and a copy thereof be transmitted to the President, and that they be inserted in the newspapers of the city of Richmond.
(Signed) WILLIAM RICHARDSON, Capt. JAMES BROWN, Jun. Sec'y.
At a meeting of the Manchester Cavalry, at Mr. Z. Brook's Tavern, on Saturday June 27th, 1807; the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
1st. Resolved, That the outrageous and assassinating act of the captain of the British ship Leopard , whether proceeding from unauthorised conduct or the result of governmental instructions, meets the soul-feeling disapprobation of all true Americans.
2d. Resolved, That the lawless invasion of our peace and neutrality by a premeditated attack upon the American frigate Chesapeake , not expecting or at any event not prepared to repel this horrid and unexpected aggression, is by us, and ought to be by every genuine lover of American principles, deemed cool, willful and deliberate murder.
3d. Resolved, That however we may deprecate war with any nation whose policy may be just or unjust; whose national energies may be to be dreaded or despised, we are unwilling to hold the laurel branch to any whose conduct is thus deliberately marked with wanton barbarity and excessive cruelty, unknown to the civilized world; and that we would prefer pouring out the purple flood of life in the maintenance of our just rights, to any thing like slavish submission to the will of any government.
4th. Resolved, That we are conscious of our national respectability and physical energy, and confiding in the wisdom firmness and patriotism of the executive of the U. States, we hereby as component members of the nation, with decisive promptitude tender our services to the government to support its true principles and interest.
5th. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be printed in the Enquirer and in the Virginia Gazette, and that a copy of the same be transmitted to the President of the United States and to the Governor of our state. Signed by the Captain of our troop and attested by the Secretary.
HARRY HETH, Capt. m. c.
Teste, JOHN B. OGG, Secretary.
WASHINGTON, July 1.
CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON. You are called upon to assemble this evening to express your feelings on an occasion, in which every thing that is dear to freemen, or sacred to Americans is involved. A perfidious and pusillanimous enemy has dared to perpetrate an outrage on our rights and character that loudly calls for vengeance. Appear then in your full strength at the Theatre with souls indignant but calm, that you

may, by the steps you shall take, shew yourselves worthy of the rank you hold among your fellow freemen; that you are sensible of the blessings of independence, and are ready to sacrifice your lives and fortunes in its defence.
In consequence of a representation made to me by a number of citizens communicating their opinion of the expediency of a publick expression of the ideas and feelings of our fellow citizens on the late ATROCIOUS OUTRAGE offered to the honour and rights of our country, I do hereby request a General Meeting of the citizens at the Theatre on Wednesday at 6 o'clock in the evening.
ROBERT BRENT, Mayor.
N. B. Those Citizens of George Town and the adjacent country, disposed to unite in this step with the citizens of Washington are requested to attend the meeting.
We understand that immediately on receiving information of the outrage offered to the Chesapeake the secretary of the navy ordered capt. Decatur to take command of her, and prepare her without delay for service; and likewise ordered an enquiry to be instituted into the conduct of Commodore James Barron on the occasion. The court of enquiry is composed of Commodore Preble, and Captains Hull, and Chauncy, and is to convene on board the Chesapeake.
The following is a copy of the letter addressed by the officers of the wardroom of the Chesapeake, to the Secretary of the Navy.
Late U. S. Ship Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, June 23, 1807.
SIR, The undersigned, officers of the late U. S. ship Chesapeake, feeling deeply sensible of the disgrace which must be attached to the late (in their opinion) premature surrender of the United States ship Chesapeake of 40 guns to the English ship of war Leopard of 50 guns, without their previous knowledge, or consent, and desirous of proving to their country and to the world, that it was the wish of all the undersigned, to have rendered themselves worthy of the flag under which they had the honour to serve, by a determined resistance, to an unjust demand, do request the hon. the secretary of the Navy to order a court of enquiry into their conduct. At the same time they are compelled by imperious duty, by the honour of their flag, by the honour of their countrymen and by all that is dear to them selves, to request that an order may be issued for the arrest of Commodore James Barron on the charges herewith exhibited which the undersigned pledge themselves to prove true, viz.
1st. On the probability of an engagement, for neglecting to clear his ship for action. 2ndly. For not doing his utmost to take or destroy a vessel which we conceived it his duty to have done.
With the highest respect, We subscribe ourselves, Your most obedient servants, (Signed)
Ben. Smith, 1st Lt. Wm. Crane, 2d Lt. W. H. Allen, 3d Lt. S. Ode Creighton, 4th Lt. Sidney Smith, 5th Lt. Sam. Brooks, S. M.
The hon. Robt. Smith, Secretary of the U. S. Navy, Wash- ington.
The following is Doctor Bollman's letter to the Grand Jury, a copy of which was some days ago handed by the court to the bar. It is understood to have been well received by the grand jury, but that they could not act upon it, because they had no further occasion for the doctor's evidence.
GENTLEMEN,
I find myself placed in a very unusual and painful situation. Before I was sworn and sent up to you as a witness against col. Burr, a patent of pardon was tendered to me in open court by the attorney for the United States. It had not been solicited by me, and I could not think of receiving it, because the acceptance would have implied an acknowledgment of guilt, and would have led to inferences against col. Burr, which I could not have reconciled to my conscience. It was therefore as promptly rejected as it had been officially offered, and appearing before your honourable body without any mention having been made to you of the subject, I considered the pardon as non-existing.
It happens, however, that I continue to be proclaimed in court, by the counsel for the prosecution, as a pardoned man, a proceeding at which my feelings justly revolt, since no individual can have a right voluntarily to affix to my name the opprobrium of guilt, nor to expose me to the suspicion of having, under the influence of this detestable indemnity for pretended offences, furnished evidence which I would not otherwise have given.
In this situation, only one mode occurs to me of obtaining the interference of the court, to rescue me from the disgrace of the pardon. It is to inform your honourable body of the circumstance, and to state at the same time, that I cannot otherwise than feel myself embarrassed as a witness, and constrained in answering your questions, while I continue in my present predicament.
Flattering myself that you will have been satisfied with the candour and frankness, with which I have endeavoured to reply to your enquiries in my first examination, and venturing to appeal for the justification of my feelings on this occasion, to your own, I hope that you will not consider my conduct as improper. Nothing can be more remote from my intentions, than the wish to screen myself from further interrogatories. My only object is to obtain through your interposition, a formal decision of the court, for the preservation of my character, and I trust you will deem it correct and becoming, that in the capacity of a witness, I should protect it with more than common solicitude.
I have the honour to remain, With great respect, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, ERICK BOLLMAN.
To the honourable gentlemen of the Grand Jury, Richmond, June 19th, 1807.
Boston, June 24.
We have received London papers to the 18th of May, containing Hamburg dates to the 10th, (later than those received at New-York by the Monticello.) Extracts from them will be found under our foreign head.
At the latest date, the rumours of approaching peace were frequent and more stable than rumours frequently are. It was stated that Mr. Stuart, secretary of embassy to Russia, had arrived in London, bringing the proposition of a mediation offered by Austria to Russia, and by Russia submitted to Great-Britain. There were, however, some suspicions in France, that Austria was playing a deep game. The fate of the proposition was not known.
In the mean time the great armies in Eastern Prussia continued to be supplied and reinforced, and were whetting their sabres for deadly work. Most of the prime troops of Russia had crossed the Niemen, and joined the grand army. The French also were collecting troops from almost every quarter. The part of the army of Italy, 30,000 strong, which had been ordered to penetrate into Turkey, and for the passage of which by Trieste the consent of Austria had been obtained, had suddenly received a new destination, and was marching across Germany to join the grand army in Poland. Bonaparte appeared resolved, if the war continued, to overwhelm his enemies with the magnitude of his numbers.
We have the 71st and 72d bulletins. The last is dated at Finkenstien, April 23, 1807. They are not interesting, but one cannot help remarking the uncommon courtly style adopted, when speaking of Sweden. The monarch who had so frequently been denominated "a fool and madman," and who gave Bonaparte no better title than that of "cut-throat general of Europe," in these late bulletins was considered the fountain of honour, that the war between the two countries was wicked, because unnecessary, and that the Swedes and French ought to strive which should do each other the most good. The armistice, which it was asserted had been made by order of the Swedish monarch, had been prolonged: There was, however, a report, that the king had refused to ratify the armistice. But it was apparent France and Sweden were about burying the hatchet.
The Prussian fortresses in Silesia held out with wonderful constancy. Their garrisons made frequent sorties, and their return gave opportunity to the French to represent them as having been vigorously repulsed.
At the last English date (May 18th) there was as there had before been, rumours of a great battle having been fought, in which the Russians were defeated. From the situation of the armies at the last dates, the weather, and the roads, we doubt the truth of the rumours.
LONDON, May 16.
The Barbary states have declared war against G. Britain, and several of their corsairs are at sea.
The two great armies in Prussia have been reorganized, and instead of many divisions, now consist of three each; or rather a centre, right and left division.
The Allied Russian and Prussian Army.
The centre is under Benningsen, commander in chief, where the emperor of Russia has his head quarters. General Blucher (who has lately been exchanged, and who fought so desperately after the battle of Jena) commands the right, where the king of Prussia has his head quarters. The left is said to be commanded by gen. Ruchel (gen. Von Essen being ill) where the prince Constantine has a command.
The French right is commanded by marshal Massena; the centre by Murat, the left by Bernadotte; the emperor overseeing the whole.
AUGSBURG, April 22.
We are in the route of receiving news from Turkey. The Russians have made an unsuccessful attack on Candia.
The grand seignior has sworn on the Alcoran to die rather than deviate from his alliance with his brother Napoleon. He has directed all his vassals to make war on English property; and at Smyrna and Salonica to the amount of eighty millions was seized.
April 27.
The French army destined for Turkey, has suddenly received a new destination. Milior and Bouett's divisions (about 35,000) ate to join the grand army in Poland. Gen. Hector has brought this order; and yesterday gen. Bouett and suite arrived here, with the 56th regiment, in 14 days from Verona. Since then the 84th has arrived; and others are expected.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 1.
General Sebastiani does business every day with our ministers. Nothing is done without his advice. French officers are continually coming, and are instantly employed. Three hundred cannon, with furnaces, have sent to the Dardanelles. Provisions are very scarce here. The Asiatick troops on the Danube amount to 60,000. The Janissaries of this garrison have also gone thither. As the Dardanelles will soon be in a state of defence to dissipate all fears for the safety of the capital, the Ottoman fleet will pass into the Black sea, to act offensively against the Russians.
THE ELBE, May 4.
Letters from Vienna state, that the English fleet, reinforced by the Russians has again passed the Dardanelles.
PORTSMOUTH, May 15.
The Montague of 74 guns, captain R. W. Otway, just taken out of dock, is fitting for a foreign station, with great haste. This brave and zealous officer is to join the squadron near the Dardanelles. She will sail in a few days.
Commodore Beates, in the Superb, will sail in a few days; the Superb is quite ready for sea. Several transports here, which have been fitted to receive horse soldiers on board, are ordered immediately to the Downs. The troops for the expedition are to be embarked instantly from the river, viz. 10,000 foot, and 4,000 horse.
GRAY'S Packet will sail for Baltimore To-morrow. July 6.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Barque Petersburg, Davis, 34 days from Madeira, Wine, sundry persons.—Left there ship Benjamin Franklin, —, to sail for the East Indies in 2 days; brig Commerce, Divers for the West-Indies in 4 days; Syren, Sulgar, to sail next day for Philadelphia—Spoke, June 20, in lat. 24, 10, long. 64, 40, brig Amazon, of and from New-York, bound to St. Jago de Cuba, 16 days out—21st, lat. 25, 04, long. 66, 13, Pilot boat schooner Superior, Powell, of and from Baltimore, bound to St. Bartholomews, 13 days out.
Brig Ruby, Chapman, 17 days from Guadaloupe, Sugar and Coffee, T. & W. A. Armistead.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Barque Petersburg, Davis, Madeira. Brig Ruby, Chapman, Guadaloupe.
CLEARED.
Ship Almira, Whipple, London. William Penn, Small, Tonningen. Nancy, Muren, Cork. Sch'r Washington, Eldridge, St. Croix.
Norfolk Cavalry.
Punctual attendance of the Troop is ordered at 5 o'clock TO-MORROW MORNING, at the usual place of parade. By order of the Captain, W. A. Armistead, Serg't.
July 6.
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, July 6, 1807.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
July 6.
Sherry Wine and Cadiz Salt.
Landing on Marsden's wharf, the CARGO of the brig Catharine, Choice Sherry Wine and Coarse Salt. Also—a few pipes of fine old Madeira WINE, that have had the advantage of a voyage to South America.—For Sale by Robert Dickson.
July 6.
Williamson's Packet, Sloop GEORGE, will sail for Alexandria in a few days. For freight or passage, apply on board at Newton's wharf, or to Richard Bowden, & Co.
July 6.
For Charter, The Brig CATHARINE, A. Stewart, master, burthen 220 hogheads tobacco; a freight to Liverpool will be preferred. Apply to Robert Dickson.
July 6.
CASH given for good
Rough hhd. and bbl. STAVES, by Moses Myers.
July 1.
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, } Assignees. Alex'r Van Pfister, } John Jones, jun. }
1m
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, } Assignees. Alex. V. Pfister, } John Jones, jun. }
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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, Plfts.
against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, eldest son and heir at law of said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, and Lydia Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased.
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 2d 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
ICE.
The lovers of ICE can be furnished with that article at the most moderate price, by applying at the cellar under Mr. Augier's, corner of Main and Market-Streets June 22. 2aw4w
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
NOTES for the Virginia Bank;
Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form.
Eastward Courier.
To Elizabeth Plume, one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq. deceased; Porteus 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 William 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, Porteus 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 } Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. } Chowan County. March Term, 1807.
In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months.—The death of Davies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is ordered that he have leave to serve the executors, administrators, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume, with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means of scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, (Signed) J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf, 1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback.
A few cases, Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in bds. and bbls; Coffee in bags, and A few bds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit. Brunet & Thompson. 6x3awtf
March 16.
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. 2aw5w
May 25.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Absconded on Thursday night, the 4th instant, my house servant SUKEY, commonly called SUKEY JACKSON or SUKEY RICHARDS, a black woman, about twenty-five years old, tolerable fat, not tall, a large mouth and thick lips; carried with her a variety of excellent clothing, wears constantly her head tied up with a handkerchief, seems tremendously when asleep, walks with her head very erect, and generally a smiling countenance and smooth tongue.
As she has relations and acquaintances in York and Williamsburg, it is possible she may have gone to one of these places; but I suspect she has gone to Mr. Grime's on Rappahannock, where her mother lives.—I will give the above reward if taken out of town, and secured so that I get her again; or TEN DOLLARS if taken within the town or vicinity. Masters of vessels and others are cautioned not to harbor or take her away.
Francis S. Taylor. 6s
June 8.
EDUCATION.
Notice is hereby given that the trustees of Margaret Academy, in the County of Accomack, have engaged Teachers and made the necessary arrangements to commence said School on the 8th day of June next.—In this Seminary will be taught the English, Latin, and Greek Languages, Geography and the Mathematics. The Teachers are graduates of Yale College, in Connecticut, and come highly recommended as gentlemen of learning and irreproachable moral characters. The buildings are erected on an eminence which commands a fine prospect of Pungoteague river and the Chesapeake, and is supposed to be inferior, in point of health, to no situation on the Eastern-Shore. The Scholars who board in the School must find their own bedding, and also make an advance to the steward of Twenty-five Dollars. May 25. 1m
50 Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY on the night of the 9th instant, from the brig William, lying at Portsmouth, three men by the names of JOHN OLIVER, SAMUEL OLIVER, and GEORGE PEIRCE; John and Samuel Oliver are short thick set men, aged about 21 and 28 years, and wore when ran-away long black hair; George Peirce is a small lad, 18 or 19 years of age, red hair, and face somewhat freckled. Any person giving information so that the subscriber may find the three shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any one of them.
Daniel Nason. tf
June 12.
For SALE—a-float, 800 barrels of FLOUR, 10 hds. Richmond Tobacco, and 100 bags Navy Bread. In Store,
Madeira WINE fit for use, in pipes, bds. and quarter casks; Coffee; Salt Sacks; and 300 quintals Cod Fish. James Dykes, & Co. tf
June 12.
Five Dollars Reward
Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to me a Negro Girl, by the name of SARAH,
about 16 years of age, very likely in person, slow in articulation, and has a down cast look, about 4 feet 10 inches high, and well made. I purchased her of a Mr. Nathaniel Bowden, and was purchased by him of a Mr. Manzell Robinson, of Princess-Ann County.
Dempsey Jones. 3p
Portsmouth, June 12.
We offer for Sale, The entire Cargo of the ship Franklin, capt. Queersberg, from Matanzas, consisting of 917 bds. Muscorado SUGAR, and 100 do. retailing Molasses, on which duty has been paid for good paper, with approved endorser. T. & W. A. Armistead. May 28.

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:
Aloe, Alum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Balsam, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Campher, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinchona, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Gums Ammoniacal, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts. Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsam Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac.  In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALL-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—NORTH'S MATCHES, URIN ALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c.  * * * MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
For SALE 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. tf
GERMAN LINEN, &c. JOHN C. NIEMEYER. Has just received and offers for Sale, for approved paper at 4 and 6 months, 27 Packages of GERMAN LINEN, entitled to drawback—Cunning of Platillas, Dowlas, Cholets, (or brown Hollands) Common Osnaburgs, and German Rolls. Also on Hand, Heavy Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs, fine Shirt Linen, &c. elegant Musquito Gauze or clear Linen, Bed Ticking two yards wide, Flanders Sheeting, &c.—Also, 160 boxes first quality Spanish Segars, elegant Glass Ware and China, 90 boxes Window Glass, 6500 best Coffee Bags, 4'00 Gunny Bags. May 29. tf
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 pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Stepped Draw Locks, Chats, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sinecuring 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, Panel, 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. tf
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. tf
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'tx. Norfolk, Nov. 5. WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and 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. tf
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. tf  WANTED, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
For SALE, BY WM. B. LAMB, 45 puncheons Grenada RUM, 20 hogsheads and 40 barrels Sugar, 5 pipes Madeira Wine; 1 case Dimities, 1 case cotton Cassimeres, 1 trunk Callioes, 1 trunk Durants, 1 do. cotton Checks, 1 do. cotton Counterpanes, 2 do. Jacquet and Book Muslins. June 29. 6t
40,000 wt. prime green Porto Rico COFFEE, and 227 Hides. For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. June 29. tf  Now tanding from Ship Gosport, A parcel of choice COFFEE. For Sale by Moses Myers. June 29. tf
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. tf  A few well assorted Crates EARTHEN WARE For Sale by Cocke and Sanford. tf
A HOUSE for Rent or Sale, on Marsden's Wharf. June 26. 4t  3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tiers do. prime green, 4 Hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhs. old L.P. Madeira do. 3 hhs. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhs. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
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 an application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15. tf
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. tf  For SALE, By JOHN TABB, No. 3, Commerce-Street, 488 barrels FLOUR, Richmond inspection, principally superfine.—Also, 70 barrels whole Herrings, in good order for exportation. June 19. 8
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too careless to preserve it, that oppressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be injured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15. tf
For SALE, 230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. May 25. tf  At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz.— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 12d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 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 23. tf
For Sale by the Subscribers, 3000 bushels Northern CORN, 10 pipes fourth proof Bourdeaux Brandy, 40 puncheons Grenada Rum, 50 do. Tobago do. 30 do. old Antigua do. 12 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, A few quarter casks Colmenar Wine, 100 hogsheads prime Molasses, 200 barrels prime Pork; Liverpool stoved Salt loose and in sacks; Cotton and Wool Cards assorted in small boxes; Fine and Superfine Flour; Pilot Bread, &c. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. June 19. 6t Lee's wharf
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. tf
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 50,000 rough do. 50,000 Cypress Fales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmsan & Co. March 2. tf
SLOOP EXPERIMENT, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. ELIHU Sloop ELIHU 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 risque. 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, Linens, 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 reigning 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 overslows, 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. 12t2aw
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protege, from London, and Herald from Liverpool.—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER OF ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. * * * PERRY'S and LETTOM'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHE'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS or Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore 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 Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others.—Sawarow Boots at 6 dollars.—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash. May 27. 2awtf
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. tf
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 Calfskins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Soak Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27. tf
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. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Returns grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public, for the patronage he met with during the long time he has sailed a packet between this place and Alexandria, and takes this opportunity of informing them that he has disposed of the Packet Sloop GEORGE, in which he has now no right or title, and requests those who have any claims prior to this date against said Sloop, to bring them in for settlement. Tristram Butler. June 22. 3
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 be low stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4. tf
For Sale, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 50,000 rough do. 50,000 Cypress Fales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmsan & Co. March 2. tf
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER. The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenged the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography. April 1. tf
Phoenix Fire-Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereunto subjoined. N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. 157
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. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber, 5 hogsheads Loaf SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking. A. Maclure. April 27. tf
For RENT, (until September next,) That commodious brick Dwelling-House, lately 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. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
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. tf
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, } A-float. 100 half barrels do. Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffit, from Matanzas, 43 boxes brown } Clayed SUGARS. 32 do. white } And in Store, 150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 30,000 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading, A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on liberal credit. George Wilson. April 22. tf
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, plft. 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. 2m.
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Hunter, from London, an assortment of GOODS, suited for the season. ALSO, A few patent and grand Piano FORTES. May 1. tf
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. tf
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.