Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-05-10 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDIS
[VOL. V.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1809.
NO. 118.
For Liverpool, The British Letter of Marque Ship AURORA, Burthen 500 hogsheads tobacco; John Smith, master, mounts 16 guns and carries men in proportion, coppered, and a remarkable fast sailer; will be ready to depart from Hence soon as the intercourse with Great-Britain is resumed. For freight, apply to
C. & F. Whittle.
April 25.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship FACTOR, Capt. Reynolds, burthen 291 tons. The Sloop CONNECTICUT, Capt. Appleby, burthen 70 tons.— Apply to the respective masters on board, or Christopher Fry.
Who offers for Sale, 14 casks STONE LIME, 10,000 HOOPS, and a box of WOOL HATS. April 25.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship BRUTUS, John Bunce, master, burthen 236 tons, sails fast, and carries a large cargo.
ALSO, The Schooner PHOENIX, E. Greely, master, burthen 86 tons, a staunch good vessel. For terms apply to N. HERON.
Who has for Sale on board the said Schooner at Marsden's Wharf, About 40,000 feet Pine Boards. April 21.
FOR SALE, A fine new Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, of 100 tons burthen, will finish rigging in a few days. ALSO,
The HULL and SPARS, of one about the same size, of similar construction. ALSO,
A full built SCHOONER, of 125 tons, or 1100 barrels; the above vessels now lying at Gorham's wharf. ALSO,
A New Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, now on the stocks, will be launched in a week. ALSO,
A VESSEL, of 240 tons, of very superior materials and construction, building in Mathews, and can be launched in three weeks. For terms ap- ply to
Wilson & Cunningham.
March 5.
FOR CHARTER, THE BREMEN BARQUE PATRIOT GROENING, Mathias Probst, master, burthen about 300 tons, in very complete order, and almost new.
ALSO, The Bremen Barque Bremen, John Conrad Dorman, master, burthen about 280 tons; both ready for a voyage. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff.
Who offer for Sale, 20 pieces of a superior quality RUSSIA CANVAS, 60 do. Stout German RAVENS DUCK, and 20 bags St. Domingo COFFEE. April 19.
For Sale, or Freight to New-York, The fine new Pilot-built Brig PATRIOT, Richard Pitt, Master, burthen about 160 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to
Wilson & Cunningham.
February 23.
For CHARTER, The Fine Copper Fastened Ship POCAHONTAS, Christopher Tompkins, Master; bur- then 380 tons or 430 hogsheads, ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to
Wilson & Cunningham.
March 18.
Wanted, A fast-sailing VESSEL, of 230 to 250 hogsheads burthen. AND
One of 250 hlids. burthen. Apply to
C. & F. Whittle.
May 1.
Who have for Sale, 600 barrels FLOUR. April 28.
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship AUGUSTA, Capt. James Place, burthen 325 tons, now on her first voyage. Apply to the master, or Christopher Fry.
For Freight or Charter, The substantial and fast-sailing Brig PALLAS, Epiphanius Wilcox, master, burthen 242 tons, or 900 hlids. tobacco; she is double decked, sheathed, and newly grouted. The part of Liverpool would be preferred, and she is now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Captain Wilcox, or
N. HERON.
May 3.
For London, (To sail on the 10th June,) the fine copper fas- tened and fast sailing Ship POCAHONTAS, Christopher Tompkins, master; a considerable part of her cargo being already engaged, the freight of about 200 hogsheads tobacco and 50 bales cotton is only wanted. Ap- ply to
Wilson & Cunningham.
May 5.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BELL SAVAGE, Reuben Jones, master, now lying in Hamp- ton Roads, burthen 326 tons, will carry about 450 hlids. to- bacco—This excellent Ship is in complete order, and can be ready to take on board a cargo very soon. ALSO,
The Ship NANCY, William Noye, master, burthen 196 tons, will carry about 200 hogsheads tobacco, or 1750 bbls. flour; this Ship is almost new, double decked, and in fine order. A cargo of grain or flour will be preferred. Apply to
RICHARD BLOW.
March 31.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 4000 barrels FLOUR, 1000 sacks Liverpool Salt; 2000 bushels do. 170 tierces Rice; 50 tons Logwood; 30 bbls. Whiskey, 10 bags Green Coffee; 27 bags Snuft, 6 casks best half pint Tumblers and Goblets, 300 bushels Bran; 100 Bass Mats, 60,000 Rough Hogshead and barrel Staves.
A. Maclure.
Who offers for Charter, The fine new Ship Justina, burthen 350 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. April 12.
For Sale, on our wharf, 15000 bushels blown SALT, principally afloat.
6000 ditto Coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto Liverpool, filled 136 bags St. Domingo COFFEE, 17 hlids. do. SUGAR, 44 bbls. do. do. 65 hlids. St. Kitt's SUGAR, 87 bbls. do. do. 56 hlids. do. MOLASSES, 52 hlids. Jamaica COFFEE, 24 do. do. SUGAR, 121 bags PIMENTO, 330 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 23 bags do. COFFEE, 27000 feet MAHOGANY, 5 ton LOGWOOD, 8 do. BRAZELETT, 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE, well assorted. 10 hlids. Havana MOLASSES, 10 pipes L. P. MADEIRA, 20 cases superior CLARET, 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM. Domestic. 1000 hogsheads TOBACCO, 160 barrels PORK, 100 do. TAR, 100 do. FITCH, 200 do. Superfine FLOUR, 50 do. WHISKEY, UPLAND COTTON. C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA, burthen 420 hogsheads Tobacco. March 16.
Norfolk & Portsmouth Jockey Club RACES, Over the New Ditched-in Course, will commence on WEDNESDAY, the 7th of June, free for any Horse, &c.—New-Market Rules. First Day. A Purse of 400 Dollars—Four Mile Heats. Second Day. A Sweepstake for 3 year old Colts and Fillies, carrying 86 pounds on each—two mile heats—entrance 50 dollars, to be made with the proprietor of the course personally, or by let- ter, and four to make a race. No Colt will be permitted to enter in this Sweepstake after the 20th May, 1809, at which period it closes—half forfeit—There are three or four expect- ed to enter at this Race. Third Day. The Proprietor's Purse of 200 Dollars—two mile heats— 10 dollars entrance. Good Stables and Litter near the ground found gratis, and every kind of Forage at the lowest price. The ground is considerably improved since the fall, and is equal to any course on the continent. Racers and their Horses will be free of toll. Entrance to be made with the Treasurer at the Exchange, in the usual way. The Treasurer. April 21.
SPANISH HIDES. One Thousand SPANISH HIDES. —For Sale, by Wm. Plume, & Co. January 23.
WANTED, Rough Oak bbl. and hhd. STAVES, of the best quality, for which Cash will be given, Robert Maitland. April 25.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Havana, from Havana—Consisting of 50 hogsheads MOLASSES, 50 do. prime Muscovado 60 boxes White } SUGARS, 18 do. Brown } 40 bags GREEN COFFEE. Moses Myers. April 19.
FOR SALE, 70 tierces RICE, 25 half do. } 25 bales UPLAND COTTON —By George Raincock. April 12.
Bills on London, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. May 3.
FOR RENT, The STORE fronting the Old Mar- ket Place, at present occupied by Mr. Stutheant. Apply to Wood & Hastings, or Robert Taylor. May 8.
FOR SALE, A neat well finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Elie- good. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 900 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoin- ing Capt. John Store's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON. Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the redemption of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Davis, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to sat- isfy his creditors. May 8.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Take leave to inform their friends and the publick in general, that the EAGLE TAVERN, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. Will hereafter be conducted under the immediate manage- ment of GEORGE TURNER, they having formed an en- gagement for this purpose. They entertain the most sanguine hopes that their unremitting exertions will entitle them to patronage and favour. Every comfort which necess- ity may require, or which taste may suggest, will be pro- cured with avidity and pleasure. They are determined, if possible, to render the Eagle in every department of their business agreeable to their guests, and a pleasant abode to the stranger. Their solicitude upon this score has induced them at considerable expence to make some important changes in the arrangement of the rooms. They feel a great share of confidence in assuring their friends that they will meet with every convenience and attention that a house of this character is calculated to afford. Their Bed Rooms are furnished with an entire new set of Beds and Furniture, with a suit of curtains to each, and the floors covered with Carpets. Their Stables are large and commodious (which will al- ways be furnished with a full supply of the best provender the country affords) stands within twenty steps of the house, with a pump of excellent water at the door, for the purpose of watering and washing the horses. They take further leave to state, that a COFFEE-ROOM has lately been established in one of the Rooms of the Eagle, in which the Newspapers from all the principal towns on the continent are to be seen. With these advantages, and these determinations, in which they are resolved never to relax, they can but hope for the most flattering success. George Turner, James S. Smithers. May 8.
Just Received, A few bales very fine India Cottons, suitable for Sheerings, Nankeens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings. May 3.
A YOUNG MAN Of respectable connexions, and possessing a com- petent knowledge of business, is desirous of a situation as Supercargo; the most satisfactory recommendations can be given. A line addressed to A. B. and left at this Office, will be immediately attended to. May 3.
Portsmouth Sugar-House. The present Proprietors of this establish- ment finding a larger capital necessary to carry it on success- fully than they have in their power to devote, are dispos- ed to sell it in whole or in part, as shall best please the pur- chaser, and will give a great bargain to any one inclined to buy. The House is competent to the refining of 300 hogsheads raw Sugar a year; the consumption of loaf may be judged of by the result of an accurate inquiry, made with a view to ascertain the fact, that the towns of Richmond, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg alone, all in Virginia, and holding their relations in trade immediately with Norfolk, consume or af- ford vent for an aggregate quantity of at least 900 hogsheads Loaf Sugar a year; to say nothing of the consumption of the town of Norfolk itself, inferior to neither of the others, and where too, from its immediate intercourse with the West- Indies, the raw material has always hitherto been plenty and upon terms as cheap, often cheaper than at other ports north of this upon the continent. For further information apply to Campbell & Wheeler. May 3.
For Sale by B. REYNOLDS, 25 barrels New-England RUM 25 boxes Mould Candles; 10 boxes Table Fish, 12 do. Mucard; 12 kegs Scuff, 10 do. Cotton Cards, 50 casks Nails and Spikes, assorted sizes, 5 bundles Spades, 2000 gallons Stone Jugs and Butter Pots, assorted sizes, 5 hogsheads and 6 crates Earthenware. April 26.
FOR SALE, 40 Sacks JUNIPER BERRIES. James Young. April 26.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY. JOHN GRANBERY, President Office of the Marine Insurance Com- pany of Norfolk, Apr. 14.
I have this day taken into Copart- nership my eldest Son, and shall in future transact business under the firm of MOSES MYERS & SON. Moses Myers. May 1.
NOTICE. The Copartnership of KID & OWEN, is by mutual consent dissolved, SAMUEL KIDD is author- ised to settle the business of said firm in Norfolk. Samuel Kidd, Richard H. Owen. SAMUEL KIDD, Has just received from Ferguson's Packet, a fresh supply of
SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Elegant Plain and Worked Muslins; Cotton Cambricks; Back do.; Shirting Cotton; Dimities of a su- perior quality to any perhaps ever seen in Norfolk; very low priced Irish Linens; one case Cotton Hosiery assorted; Ladies' Silk do.; one case Cotton Umrellas; plain and fi- gured Leno; Sewing Cotton and Silk, and a variety of other articles, which he will sell very cheap for cash. N. B. A few chests Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson TEA of the best quality and latest importation, for sale by retail. April 18.
NOTICE. By mutual consent this day dissolves the copartnership of JOHN R. WADDEY & CO— John R. Waddey is authorised to pay and receive the debts of the concern, to whom all persons having claims are des- ired to apply for payment; and those indebted, to close their accounts either by payment, note, or bond—no indub- gence can be given but on specialities. James Lyon, John R. Waddey. Northampton Court House, Eastern Shore, 31st March, 1809 JOHN R. WADDEY Will continue the business.
RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK of the very first quality, for Sale by C. & F. Whittle. April 13.
SPRING GOODS. WOOD AND HASTINGS. Have just received a small supply of SEASONA- BLE GOODS, among which are, 4-4 Irish LINENS, part extra fine, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirting, Superfine and common Calicoes, Gingham; Madras Handkerchiefs, Fine Corded and Fancy Dimities, Mens' and Womens' Cotton Hose; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine, Royal Cord and other fashionable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Seer Suckers, Nankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do. BROAD CLOTHS. Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Drab, Mixed, &c. Broad Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemens' Silk Plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprises a very hand- some assortment, and will be sold at low prices for Cash only. April 7.
Carolina PORK and LARD. 350 barrels of PORK, and 100 kegs of Lard —Just received and for Sale by Richard & John Taylor. April 19.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar. 20,000 lb. choice GREEN COFFEE, 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. For Sale on reasonable terms by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. March 22.
LANDING On Southgate and Dickson's wharf, the CARGO of the British brig Alert, 123 punch's choice Grenada RUM. For Sale by William Dickson. April 4.
Wanted by the Subscriber, A quantity of OAK BARK, for which the following prices will be given, delivered at their Tan-Yard. For Spanish Oak, $ 12 per cord, Willow, do. 11 Red, do. 10 Young White, do. 8 William Plume, & Co. April 7.
Just Received, A parcel of very superior Muscovado SUGAR and best GREEN COFFEE. A few boxes Havana brown SUGAR, and 150 barrels WHISKEY —For Sale by Wilson & Cunningham. March 31.
Twenty Dollars For the apprehension of SAM, a negro man the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mis- tress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of these places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly. John Tyler. Richmond, March 16.
Masters of Vessels and others con- cerned, (bound to Middlesex or other of the Portsmouth dominions,) are notified it is requisite that Bills Health and Certificates of Property should be countersigned by the Subscri- ber, who is duly authorised for that purpose. Robert Dickson. April 22.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1809.
Publick Economy of the Borough of Norfolk.
Numbers of intelligent travellers have observed that Norfolk, above most other places they had visited, possessed by nature the most eligible situation for a large commercial city: Providence hath combined at this spot, the means of obtaining commercial accommodation both by sea and inland waters; the creeks and estuaries, by which the respective sections of an extensive town premises are divided, excel the artificial canals of Amsterdam, because (in addition to the facility of opening canals by very short cuts, and thereby admitting a free circulation of the tide, for cleansing away the unavoidable filth of a vastly populous place, which may be) cleanliness and health is every where promoted by gentle slopes from the streets, capable of discharging instantaneously all those wholesome and putrid substances whereby contagion is nurtured, if not generated.
The facilitating conveyance through all parts of a city by water, and the consequent increase of income and saving of expense, is amply exemplified in the canals of Amsterdam and other places: have not we as clear heads as the Dutchmen, and as clear eyes to perceive the advantage of reducing the expense of drawing out fire-wood, coal, lime, bricks, stone, timber, masts, spars, and other ponderous materials for building, manufacturing, or domestick consumption? And does not every old woman in the place know that when she receives her fire-wood out of the lighter, it costs her much less money than when she pays the dray-man for hauling into the centre of the town?
It is presumed that, the principal jurisprudence has at least discovered, this past winter, that the more you cut your streets to pieces with drays, so much the more will they stick in the mire, even up to the nave; and the more drays you employ, the more mire you will make to stick in. The court, apparently convinced of this fact, have commenced operations for paving the streets; but, let me ask, will this be a complete and perfect remedy? Will it not be better to apply our senses to the avoidance of error, our monies to the prudent production of accumulated accommodation, accumulated resources, and accumulated rents?
A plan has been proposed, my friends, to make you all rich; and the legislature have granted you a law to construct a canal which will eventually constitute you the merchants of Carolina; and you may, moreover, by a little spirit and industry, see the boats of Kentucky delivering their cargoes (not merely at the Elizabeth river wharves, but) near every church door where religion is seen to flourish—You find no difficulty in building churches, and are only afraid of good roads and canals, because the subjects are new among you; and in course, but little understood: do you not perceive nevertheless, that a growing trade will demand them; that nature has enabled you to rear your trade till it is of gigantic magnitude; and that every man in Norfolk will profit by the increase of trade?
Does it not then stand you somewhat in hand to be as active in the domestick economy of the Borough, as others are in promoting the publick economy of the United States, the means of coming to your market, of "killing time" with profitable employment, and of bringing mankind nearer to each other, in traffic, peace, and brotherly love?
But my friends, domestick canals have another material influence on the amount of your fortunes, on the comfort of your tables, and the overflowing of your wine cellars; and so have internal docks, when judiciously constructed.
Docks (capable of thorough-flowing, thorough-communication, and with all the powers of sluicing, for keeping open your river navigation) may be constructed here for one tenth part of the money, which the making of land will cost in the same place:—Make water, instead of land, is my advice: it will be worth twenty times the same superficies in land; and will promote your health, comfort and interest; while the land making system will let loose the evils of Pandora's box, and leave you who remain in debt and bondage to the doctor!
Domestick canals, however, may be easily tried at small risk, and if my predictions of visible profit are not speedily verified, trust me not hereafter.
Take, for instance, as your first experiment, a cut of about three quarters of a mile from Newton's creek to Tanner's Creek: it will not ruin you to try it, though you fail; but, on the contrary, let me point out to you a few matters of gain to all the inhabitants.
The article of manure, alone, is worth your observation: in ordinary carts it will scarcely bear the expense of carrying away; and therefore, in winter especially, your streets are knee-deep with a soil which might enrich your farms; and heavy rains sweeps it into your channel to the injury of navigation. Now one horse on a canal will convey as much as twenty horses would do on a good road, and as much as fifty Norfolk dray horses can do through your mires.
In proportion then, as your canal conveyance increases, your carting will diminish; your roads will improve and consolidate.
If a neighbouring farmer comes to town, with his oats, he brings fifty loads at once; and saves 49-50ths of the expense: thus he is enabled not only to take away your manure, but to buy it; to encourage the saving it; to bring (next year) the hay and clover it produces; to enrich his soil; and to beautify and enhance the whole scope of your country. Does not
this species of progress, open the avenue to publick economy, private comfort, delightful villas, and rural retirement?
Will not an opening to Tanner's creek enable Mr. Warren's boat (for example) to reach Market-street wharf in less than two miles, though she now has to come ten miles?
Cannot all the people of Tanner's creek become constant attendants at your market, let the wind blow ever so hard; will not their distances be shortened? Will not fuel, vegetables, fish and flesh, become more plentiful, and much cheaper?
In a principal point of view, again, this boundary, by insulation, would afford a fair, easy and permanent line for the probable extension of the Borough jurisdiction; while, in military contemplation, internal commotion, external insurrection, and foreign invasion, might be kept in vigilant control and awful check.
A SOJOURNER.
To the Inhabitants of the Borough of Norfolk, and those in its environs.
[We copy the following article from the Publick Advertiser, of New-York, the leading democratic paper of that city. These proceedings will serve the double purpose of proving incontestably the increased and increasing influence of sound federal republican principles, and the alarm which is excited among the democrats. These proceedings also exhibit one of the boldest attempts to support a declining cause, which we have seen, but which from the violence of the attempt will unquestionably fail in its object. Men who are free will not be dragooned into measures by the denunciation of a party, which can scarcely call itself a majority; a declining party, and which despair only could have driven into such desperate measures. The right of suffrage would cease to be a right, if a free exercise of it, is to be questioned, and threatened with proscription. We have copied these proceedings (omitting a statement of the poll, which was given in our last) with all the dashes, italics and capitals, that no part of it might lose its effects.]
REPUBLICANS ATTEND!
A motion was made by Mr. Wortman, and carried unanimously, at the general Meeting of Friday evening last, to appoint a committee to enquire and report to the people what causes have produced the late unexpected and unexampled decline of our Republican majority. Strong, very strong suspicions are universally entertained. Our cause has been barely rescued from the devouring jaws of Federalism. Has there been treachery or not? Let strict justice prevail. If imputations are erroneous, then they must and will be removed; but, if a great and powerful party, has been trifled with and deceived; then let such evidences be presented to the publick, and to the government of our country, as will enable them to decide. We trust that justice and firmness will be the order of the day—that our committee of investigation will perform their duty without fear or favourism—and that every citizen possessing information, will immediately communicate it to the members of that committee; in order to enable them to present a satisfactory report.
REPUBLICAN MEETING.
At a very numerous and respectable meeting of the republican citizens of the city and county of N. York, held at Abraham B. Martling's Long Room, on Friday evening, the 28th of April.
JACOB BARKER, Chairman. BENJAMIN PRINCE, Sec'y.
The majority being smaller than usual, the republicans present were of opinion that some of their friends had not been true to the cause.
It was therefore resolved, That John Hoff, of the 1st ward; Peter Targee, of the 2d ward; James Warner, of the 3d ward; John Targee, of the 4th ward; John W. Elsworth, of the 5th ward; Clarkson Crolius, of the 6th ward; Abraham Dally, of the 7th ward; Nicholas Roome, of the 8th ward; Wm. A. Davis, of the 9th ward, and Tunis Wortman, of the 10th ward, be appointed a committee of investigation, who are requested to make immediate and diligent enquiry into the causes that have contributed to lessen the usual majority, and as soon as their enquiry is closed, to call a general meeting of the republican citizens of the city and county of New-York, and report to them the result, that the republicans may know WHO ARE THEIR FRIENDS AND WHO ARE THEIR ENEMIES!!
Resolved, That it be recommended to the Republicans of this city to meet in their respective wards, at their usual places, on TUESDAY EVENING, THE NINTH OF MAY, for the purpose of electing three persons from each ward, to compose the REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE, for the ensuing year.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the different wards to be particularly careful in selecting for their representatives in the General Committee, citizens of tried and unerring principles, whose OPEN, MANLY AND ENERGETIC CONDUCT, during the recent trying contest, renders them worthy of the confidence of their fellow-citizens.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be publish in the Public and Mercantile Advertisers, printed in this city.
JACOB BARKER, Chairman. BENJ. PRINCE, Sec'y.
New York, April 30, 1809.
RICHMOND, Friday May 5.
The prices of produce in Richmond are fluctuating. Tobacco from 5 to 8 dollars. Flour, (superfine) from 6 to 8. Corn, per bbl. 2 50 to 3.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
FAIRFIELD JOCKEY CLUB RACES—May, 1809. First day, the Jockey Club Purse of 400 dollars 4 mile heats.
Col. Selden's b. h. Wrangler by Diomed, 106 lbs. 1 1. Mr. Ball's c. m. Minerva, by Diomed, 115 lbs. 2 2. Mr. W. R. Johnson's g. h. Carolinean, by True Blue, 4 years old, 106 lbs. 4 3. Gen. Chamberlayne's s. h. Covent, by Bedford, 5 years old, 113 lbs. 4 ds. First heat 8 m. 4 s.—Second heat 7 m. 54 s.—The swiftest running ever known over this course.
Second day, the Proprietor's Purse of 200 dollars, 3 mile heats.
Col. Selden's b. h. Sir Sidney, by Knowsley, 5 years old 118 lbs. 1 1. Mr. Ball's b. h. Vanguard, by Bedford, 5 years old, 118 lbs. 3 2. Mr. John Hoomes's b. m. Rosamonda, by Bedford, 5 years old 115 lbs. 2 3. First heat 6 m. 19 s.—Second heat 6 m. 45 s.
Third day, Annual Post Stakes for 500 dollars 3 mile heats.
Mr. W. R. Johnson's b. h. Sir Archy, by Diomed, 4 years old, 106 lbs. 1 1. Mr. John Hoomes's s. h. Tom Tough, by Escape, 5 years old, 118 lbs. 3 2. Mr. Ball's c. m. Minerva, by Diomed, 5 years old, 115 lbs. 4 3. Mr. Mosby's g. h. Palifox, by Diomed, 4 years old, 106 lbs. 2 4. First heat 6 m. 18 s.—Second heat 5 m. 55 s.
Fourth day, for a Cup, value 126 dollars, two mile heats.
Gen. Chamberlayne's s. h. Diamond, by Diomed, 4 years old, 106 lbs. 1 1. Col. Selden's b. h. Winterpock, by Diomed, 4 years old, 106 lbs. 2 2. Mr. F. Smock's g. h. Treasurer, by Diomed, 4 years old, 106 lbs. 5 3. Mr. Ball's s. h. Woodpecker, by Dragon, 5 years old, 118 lbs. 3 4. Mr. John Hoomes's b. m. Archduches, by Archduke, 4 years old, 103 lbs. 4 ds. First heat, 4 m. 12 s.—Second heat 4 m.
The following price current of Colonial goods, at the exchange of Bordeaux, stated by M. Dupeyron, broker of merchandise, was communicated for the North American by a friend.
[TRANSLATION.]
On the 15th March, 1809.
COFFEE.
10 bags Moka, a good quality, free from duty, 4 francs, 55 cents per lb. On the 16th March. 100 quintals, Havana, in common order, free from duty, 4 fr. 45 cents. 60 quintals, Havana, in bad order, free from duty, 4 fr. 40 cents. 50 ditto, good ordinary green in bad order, free from duty, 4 fr. 35 cents. 7 barrels, 21 sacks Guadalupe, in good order, free from duty, 4 fr. 50 cents. 26 tierces, Martinique, old, ordinary white with dark grains, free from duty, 4 fr. 30 cents. 130 quintals, Havana, good common green with yellow ground, free from duty, 4 fr. 35 cents.
SUGAR UNREFINED.
10 barrels, Guadalupe, good fourth quality, free from duty, 200 frs. per 100 lb. 12 barrels Martinique, good fourth quality free from duty, 210 fr. per 100 lb.
CAMPECHE WOOD.
300 quintals, Spanish cut, good quality, sold at 105 fr. per 100 lb.
COTTON.
11 bales of Georgia, short, common and below common, grey in the seed, free from duty, 465 fr. per 100 lb.
CLAYED SUGAR.
3 good ordinary quality, 3 good common, 8 common good ordinary, 1 fine grain.
15 barrels, Guadalupe, duty free, for the sugar refiner, 248 fr. per 100 lb.
17th March, 1809.
COFFEE.
6 blds. Porto Rico, good ordinary, green, yellow ground, free from duty, 4 fr. 40 cents per lb. 100 quintals, ordinary white, with black grains, free from duty, 50 fr. per lb.
CLAYED SUGAR.
53 boxes Havana, good second, free from duty, 200 fr. per 100 lb. 20 do. Havana, good gram, free from duty, 230 fr per 100 lb. 38 quarter casks, Guadalupe, good fourth, free from duty, 290 fr. per 100 lb.
LOAF SUGAR.
200 quintals, good second, sold for 3 fr. 35 cents per lb. 60 ditto, good second, sold for 3 fr. 45 cents per lb. 20 quintals, very good seconds sold at 3 fr. 50 cents per lb.
SUGAR UNREFINED.
25 barrels, Guadalupe, of which 11 barrels came from Brazil Boxes, forming ordinary fourth, free from duty, 200 fr. per 100 lb.
New York, May 3.
Extract of a letter dated Bordeaux, 18th March, to a House in this city.
"The Spanish prisoners who were taken at Saragossa are daily arriving in France. They were offered their liberty provided they took the oath to the new king Joseph. This they peremptorily refused. The siege lasted 45 days, and was the most disastrous and bloody known in the annals of history. It is presumed that the French lost between 20 and 30,000 men, and the inhabitants as many. The city is now a large desert, and the inhabitants dying daily in great numbers in the hospital prisons. It is said of an epidemic. It is a phenomenon to have a plague in the winter season, when the mountains are covered with snow. Frost we know is death to contagion. When we recollect what took place at Jaffa, would it be presumption to charge this desolating malady among the Spaniards to .....? Its progress is confined to them—no Frenchmen are its victims. It was an object of much consequence to put the heroic and immortal Palafox out of the way.—This was accordingly accomplished a la mode Egyptienne. He took sick immediately after eating a plate of soup and died in three days. While he lived, the oppressed Spaniards had a rallying point. Amidst the general corruption and imbecility of the chiefs, he alone stood foremost in the ranks of courage, virtue and talents."
"The Spanish cause is not yet lost, for there is in the great body of the people, a deadly hatred and abhorrence of the French. Their vengeance only wants a proper direction under able and honest leaders, to purge their natal soil of its perfidious and bloody invaders. The Austrian war will relieve Spain, and by their united and vigorous efforts, assisted by the fleets and resources of England, the independence of the world may yet be secured."
"You can form no idea of the misery and distress of the wretched people of France. We are pressed down to the earth by the relentless hand of military despotism; our property, our sons and our domestics, are all in constant requisition, and torn from us to supply the never-ending and insatiable requisitions of the emperor."
May 4.
Latest News from Lisbon.
Captain Baejar, who arrived at this port yesterday from Lisbon, which place he left the 27th of March, informed us, that the French army had not got possession of that place, but were in the neighbourhood. The merchants were making preparations to get off as fast as possible—that the British and Portuguese troops, had taken all the guns from the batteries in Lisbon on board the British fleet, which consisted of three sail of the line and five frigates. We further learn, that the French army had taken Oporto.
Boston, May 1.
Latest from England.
On Saturday evening arrived at this port the British ship Dykes, capt. Hutchinson, 40 day, from Liverpool, bringing London papers to March 18.
The subjoined extracts embrace the principal intelligence they contain on general subjects. No positives having actually taken place between Austria and France; although the papers contain new and reiterated assurances, that the event must take place, and that the declaration of war and proclamation to the armies were ready for publication. This great and unexpected rupture is presumed to have arisen from the interference of Austria in bringing about a peace between England and the Sublime Porte—Russia is expected to side with Austria or to stand aloof from either side—Sweden is resolute in the continuance of war—and the Porte has agreed to support Austria in her struggle against France. Buonaparte has not army of Germany immediately. The French Brest fleet was still blockaded by admiral Stopford. The French army in Spain were marching into Valencia, and into Portugal; in the latter of which no formidable opposition would be made to their approach.
LONDON, March 13.
The Gazette of Saturday contains a notification from Mr. Secretary Canning to the ministers of neutral powers resident at this court, that his majesty has judged it expedient to establish a most rigorous blockade of the Isles of Mauritius and Bourbon.
Private letters from Holland report, that according to a secret article of the recent treaty between Great-Britain and Turkey, the Porte is to join with Austria in the war against France, and Great-Britain is to furnish the Turkish government with arms and ammunition at Malta or the Morea. This intelligence it is said comes from Malta.
March 16.
After the capture of Saragossa, the next undertaking of the French were to be the siege of Valencia and attack upon Andalusia. King Joseph was to conduct this latter enterprise in person. A Paris paper announces that before the end of March the insurrection was to be finally at an end.
Portugal is, we fear, long before this time in the enemy's possession. All resistance in that quarter must have been fruitless against the superior force destined to enter it.
This morning arrived a mail from Gottenburgh with intelligence to the 17th inst. The king of Sweden seems unalterable in his determination to prosecute the war.
It is now affirmed with some appearance of confidence, that Buonaparte has sent the royal family of Spain to South America, and that they are actually on board the squadron which escaped from T'Orrient. This step would certainly be a master-piece of policy, if they can be prevailed on to act in subservience to the projects of Buonaparte.
The presence of their lawful monarch would probably reconcile the different parties which reign in South-America, and unite them under one head: but whether Buonaparte could long preserve his influence in a place which his armies cannot reach, is at least a very doubtful point. By great address, and a conciliatory spirit, Great Britain might succeed in establishing an ascendancy in that quarter, which might ultimately prove the most valuable of all foreign connexions.
March 17.
We have received Paris papers to the 7th instant. The tone in which almost every article of intelligence from Vienna is given, indicates, every day, more strongly approaching hostilities between France and Austria. We select a few of these warlike notices, which almost uniformly bespeak the determinations of Napoleon. The following are from the Monitor:
"A letter from Vienna, dated the 11th ult. contains the following passage:—'A pamphlet is sold here, containing all the documents given by Cevallos, concerning the abdication of the king of Spain; it was at first published secretly at four florins; now it is sold publicly, and costs only one florin, 40 kreutzers. Such writings are not permitted to be sold till a decisive part is taken respecting those of whom they treat.'
"It is confidently stated that government is in possession of the declaration of war by Austria against France. A vessel is arrived at Dover from Holland in three days, the passengers by which positively state that war had actually been declared by Austria against France."
The publick and private accounts from Holland lead us to think that hostilities have actually commenced between France and Austria. It is even mentioned in some communications that the first blow has been struck by the troops of the former. The particulars of this most interesting event are not described, but the fact was generally credited at Rotterdam on the 4th inst. Buonaparte was still at Paris, but was making preparations to set out for the army, the operations of which he was to direct in person. "Russia," adds one of these letters, "is evidently becoming less attached to France, and has already considerably relaxed in her exertion, in favour of that power."
Letters from Holland of a later date than the papers that have arrived, mention a report of hostilities having already been commenced by France.—The result, however, of this first movement, and the place where hostilities commenced are not mentioned. These letters add, that the politics of Russia have experienced a change unfavourable to France, and that Prussia is making all the preparations she can to assist Austria.
The escape of the fleet which had been so long weather-bound at Oporto, and which crossed the bar on the 23d ult. is a matter of consolation, considering the menaced condition of that country. The property on board is estimated at the value of 400,000l. and insurances have been done at Lloyd's to that amount. There are from 8 to 10,000 pipes of wine in the fleet.
Two British officers who escaped from France, and have arrived at Dover in an open boat, bring intelligence that Austria has declared war against France.
It is rumoured that the duke of York is to resign the command of the army, and that the earl of Harrington is to succeed him.
Capt. Dawson, the brave conqueror of the French national frigate La Piedmontaise, has been promoted to the rank of post captain, and his commission dated on the day of the capture.
The Drury Lane Company are playing at the Kings Theatre.
Stockholm, March 6.
It was announced at 'Change publicly on Saturday last, that the treaty of Commerce between England and this country had been signed, and that this place was to become a free port.
The King's intended tour has been postponed for the present.
From London, March 14.
"War between Austria and France is represented as certain; I shall not however believe it till I see a blow struck. Russia is also said to be changing her politics. What principally gives rise to this, is the arrival of a Russian minister here."
It being the opinion of the Danish
Consul General, Peter Pierson, Esq. That it is improper for the same individuals to hold Consular appointments from Sweden and Denmark, whilst these nations are at war." In consequence whereof, I this day resign my appointment of Danish Vice Consul for the State of Virginia. Francis S. Taylor.

BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
Latest from England.
By the ship Temperance, arrived at Baltimore, in 44 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, March 20.
SECOND EDITION.
Commencement of Hostilities between Austria and France.
Private letters from Holland of the 17th, have been received, which state that hostilities have actually commenced between France and Austria near Trieste. The French are supposed to have made an attempt to get possession of Trieste. The Austrians pushed on and came up with them near the city; an engagement took place in which the French were defeated. The amount of the force on each side is not known.
The Austrians are also said to have marched a body of troops to Dresden.
The Resignation of the Duke of York.
We have seldom had to announce more important intelligence than we have to day both foreign and domestic.
The Duke of York has resigned—On Saturday morning his royal highness went to Windsor, and tendered to his royal father his resignation. It is said to have been tendered in the form of a letter to his majesty containing the reasons which had directed his royal highness to take that step, and to take it at the present moment. His majesty was graciously pleased to accept his resignation, and the earl of Chatham, or as others say, sir David Dundas, is appointed to succeed him. But this arrangement we trust, will soon give way to a measure by which the army shall be managed by a board, as the navy has been with so much advantage to the public service.
Arrival of a Flag of Truce.
A flag of truce arrived at Dover on Saturday from Boulogne with dispatches for the transport office, which were immediately forwarded to London. The vessel was ordered to sea as soon as she had delivered her dispatches, and returned to Boulogne. The master of the vessel says, that the expectations in France of peace with this country, are very feeble. The renewal of war upon the continent has thrown a great gloom over the public mind.
An English woman, aged 92, came over in the flag of truce. She had been a prisoner in France a considerable time, having been thrown upon the coast from a merchant vessel from the westward, that went on shore. The dispatches are said to relate to an exchange of prisoners.
Insurrection in Sweden.—Dispatches have been received from the Baltic, which, we grieve to state, give an account of an insurrection having broken out in Sweden, tending to revolution. Several thousands have risen in the province of Wannland, and were on their march from Carlsted to Stockholm, to compel the king to call a Diet. They had issued a proclamation, complaining of the war, taxes, &c. and requiring a change of measures.
An American brig is arrived at Falmouth from Bordeaux, in eight days, (detained)—the master reports, that the L'Orient squadron, consisting of 3 sail of the line and 3 frigates, with troops and provisions on board, had sailed for the West-Indies.
Price of Stocks this day at 3 o'clock. 3 per cent consols for money, 67 31-32. Do. for April 67 27-48.
Current Price of Grain this day. Wheat 64s 80 to 88s. Fine 90s to 93s. Fine Flour, per sack, 80s to 81s. Seconds 75s to 80s. Rape Seed, 44s, 68s.
Accounts have been received to the 7th of March from the coast of Spain, near Vigo, Pontevedra, and Villa Gracia. That part of the country is in open and determined insurrection against the French. There have already been several skirmishes, and the peasants, we are happy to hear have been often successful. There are about 800 French in Comuna, 1500 in St. Jago, 300 in Padron, 4000 in Pontevedra, and their main body, consisting of about 10,000, was between Tuy and Orense. Romana's army was beyond Montinez, on the borders of Portugal.
But against these favourable symptoms must be set an event more disastrous to Spain than the loss of a battle or a province. He who was an army in himself, whose name was a tower of strength, Palafox, is said to have departed this life a few days after the surrender of Saragossa. He died too soon for his country's happiness, tho' not too soon for his own glory. The melancholy intelligence is announced in the Paris papers, and the mind immediately suspects, that he who did not shrink from shedding the blood of a prince of the house of Condé, a British officer his prisoner, of a general whose fame he envied, has not hesitated to blacken his soul with another murder, and to add another victim to the long list of those who are now pleading against him at the bar of heaven.
SWEDEN. We communicated yesterday the intelligence of an insurrection in Sweden. It is said that several thousand peasants have risen in the province of Weirmeland, and were proceeding from Carlstadt to the capital. We have heard that a general officer has put himself at the head of a body of military, and taken possession of Stockholm, whence the king had retired under the protection of about 3000 thousand troops, who have remained faithful to his person. A declaration has been published by the insurgents containing a statement of their grievances, arraigning the war as the cause of them, and insisting upon the re-establishment of peace as the only means by which they can obtain either alleviation or redress.
About the time the French were marching against Trieste, the Austrians entered Bavaria, on the frontiers of which an action is said to have taken place, in which the French were worsted, and the Austrians pursued their march with all possible speed into the heart of Bavaria. The disabling the treacherous monarch of that country from uniting his troops with those of France, will be of great advantage to the Austrian cause. Acting too, in another quarter with that vigour and promptitude which are new in the history of the military movements of Austria, at least in the history of her movements of late years, she is said to have sent a division of her army into Saxony, which has taken possession of Dresden. This operation is rumoured to have taken place with the concurrence of the king of Saxony. If it be true, it would afford us reasonable ground for believing that the court of Petersburg was not unfavourably disposed to the court of Vienna. The possession of Dresden by Austria would isolate the French divisions in Costrin, Dantzig, and other places, from the main body of the French army, and the king of Prussia may yet have force enough to act with effect against those divisions.
Such are the contents of the private letters from Holland. For our own parts we should have been more inclined to suppose that the French would have been the first to occupy Dresden; and with respect to the king of Saxony having consented to give the Austrians possession of his capital, we shall hesitate in giving credit to it. We shall be glad however to find our doubts unfounded.
The emperor of Russia has determined to remain neutral; a determination which has given much offence to Buonaparte, who filled Europe with such boasting assurances that the emperor Alexander was to co-operate with him with his whole force in any project, whether for peace or war.
There is no doubt of hostilities having commenced upon the continent, and this information we communicated last night in part of our impression. The Dutch papers to the 18th which arrived last night make no mention of this event, though they are full of the movements of troops, confess that the last hopes of peace have vanished, and state that the French minister has left Vienna. The account of the commencement of hostilities is contained in private letters. The first blow was in a quarter where we did not expect it. General Marmont the commander in chief of the French army in Dalmatia, resolved to make an attempt to surprise Trieste, a most important point. He advanced in a heavy storm of snow with about 20,000 men. But this movement was suspected by the Austrians, who had time to take the necessary precautions, and advanced from Trieste to meet the enemy. They came up with them at no great distance from the town, and an obstinate engagement took place, in which the French were defeated with considerable loss, and were pursued by the Austrians some miles. The capture of Trieste would have been of immense importance to the French.
Bonaparte has often said to us, "the treaty of Amiens, and nothing but the treaty of Amiens—Great-Britain shall have nothing to do with the continent"—Let us then reply to him, "France shall have nothing to do with the islands"—If he is able to prevent us from interfering with the continent, we will prevent him from interfering with the islands—we shall have nothing to do with either of the Indies—Great-Britain shall be lord of the isles."
Being decisively of opinion, that France ought never to possess again a foot of land in the West-Indies, we trust that ministers will take the earliest opportunity, after the capture of Martinique and Guadeloupe, to declare that she shall not; and to make known their determination never to give back those islands.
March 20.
The resignation of the Duke of York was notified to the house of commons last night by the chancellor of the exchequer, who submitted it to Mr. Bathurst, whether he would think it necessary, after such an event, to proceed with his motion. Mr. Bathurst, however, did deem it necessary, and he moved a resolution, stating in substance,
"That while the house acknowledges the beneficial effects resulting from the services of his royal highness the Duke of York during the time of his being commander in chief, they had observed with the deepest regret that in consequence of a connection most immaterial and unbecoming, a pernicious and corrupt influence had been used in respect to military promotions, and such as gave colour to the various reports respecting the knowledge of the commander in chief of these transactions."
Lord Althorpe moved as an amendment upon the above resolution—
"That the duke of York having resigned the house did not now think it necessary to proceed further on the minutes of evidence taken before the committee appointed to inquire into the conduct of the duke of York as far as relates to his royal highness."
Mr. Bathurst's resolution was negatived without a division. The chancellor of the exchequer moved as an amendment to Lord Althorpe's motion, that the word now be omitted. Upon this amendment the house divided.
For leaving out the word now 235. Against it 112. Majority 123.
Lord Folkestone gave notice of a motion relative to the duke of York, on the 17th of next month.
The duke of York has taken a very proper and judicious step in resigning; and we trust there is no intention of re-instating him in his situation. This we think his majesty's ministers should state distinctly to the house—they should accompany the notification that he has resigned with a declaration that there is no intention of restoring him.
It struck us, as soon as we heard of the resignation, that the house was still bound to record something against his royal highness, after having recorded such a body of evidence; for it would seem strange that the only votes on the subject should be for acquittal in the face of such evidence. It seemed necessary that the character of the house, its consistency, should be maintained. Lord Althorpe's motion does, in some measure accord with our wishes; and though an amendment has been made to it, it will still appear upon the journals, that the house did not think it necessary to proceed further, because his royal highness had resigned. Courier
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He has now from Baltimore, &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good flock of KID and MOROCCO; all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an allowance made for that which is not; but the greatly increased price of all the materials, and the high price of labour in this way, will not admit of the Shoes being sold at the price of the run-work, generally offered for sale here.
He is now getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibility of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see.
He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gentlemen may be fitted at any time, with a certainty of getting such as are good, as he has no run work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His terms are cash only.
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THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 10 1809.
Remarks from the American Citizen, upon the proceedings which are copied into this day's paper, from the New-York Publick Advertiser.
Horrible Jacobin Proceedings.—I copy the following infamous proceedings from the publick notice of yesterday. The reader will perceive that they are the acts to which I alluded in yesterday's paper. Can the community tamely submit to this atrocious outrage on liberty and law? An inquisition is appointed; a scrutiny is to be made into the manner in which every republican elector has discharged his elective duty; the right of private judgment is to be invaded; those who did not vote, and those who voted contrary to the wishes of these wretches, are to be reported to a general meeting, "that such evidence may be presented to the publick and to the government of our country, as will enable them to decide." What! Is the government too well as the republican party to be disgraced by these proscribing and sanguinary acts? Upon what is the government to decide? What is it to do? Is it to oppress and to punish republicans because they had too much virtue and good sense to vote for men who are every day guilty of fresh violations of the principles of liberty? Is it the wish of these miscreants to bring the government into disgrace by coupling it with themselves? They mistake Mr. Madison. My life for it he is opposed both to them and their measures.
His prompt and meritorious abandonment of the pernicious principles and ruinous practices of his immediate predecessor, satisfies me that these Rospespirians have nothing to expect from him. He has already decided that the measures which they are savagely pursuing are inimical to freedom, and subversive of all order and law. The public have happily come to the same irreversible decision. The doom of the denouncers is fixed. They have gone to such an extreme of violence and iniquity that every friend of freedom is alarmed. What should we have said ten years ago if the federalists had thus openly and unblushingly proposed to commence a system of proscription, appoint a committee of spies, to pry into the conduct of an elector, and thus wantonly and insolently trample upon the constitution and the laws of the state? Should we not have set up the hue and cry? should we not have charged them with an unmasked and flagitious attempt to break down the independence of the electors, as a necessary prelude to the establishment of monarchy among us? Then, such a proceeding would justly have been characterized as evidence strong as proofs of holy writ of an intention to annihilate the freedom of the country. And is it not so now? Surely that which is monarchical in a federalist is monarchical in a misled republican, or in the tyrant-demagogue who falsely and for sinister purposes calls himself a republican. If the right of voting by ballot, that is, of voting in a way calculated to secure the independence of the electors; a right guaranteed to us by our constitution and laws; if this inestimable privilege is to be destroyed, I know not indeed that the ruin can more appropriately come from men who commit daily trespasses upon the freedom of their country. In one respect only was the meeting honourable or deserving applause by which the INQUISITION was appointed. Not a single adopted republican citizen is of that atrocious committee. Did the exclusion originate from the general distrust in which they are held, from their known dislike of every thing mean and detestable, or from the abhorrence which they feel for spies and informers? Irishmen! remember the spies of your native land! Englishmen! you have been subjected to the proscription and tyranny of these infamous characters! Scotchmen, your convention, for being a member of which Gerald and Margaret were transported to Botany Bay, was broken up by spies.
In every nation, whether set in motion by a king or by a demagogue styling himself a republican, they are the base instruments of tyrants and the bane of social life—Are the vices of the old world to be introduced into the new? Is this to be done not by the federal party but by men who claim to be republicans? I have long foreseen this state of things and warned the community against it—A little firmness in some men would have avoided the great disgrace which we now suffer and the greater calamity with which we are threatened. But, alas! we are rapidly losing our independence and with it I fear our republican principles.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 5.
We learn that the Junta at Havana, about the middle of last month, determined that the following duties should be paid on all goods imported into the island of Cuba, since the 25th March last. It will be seen that these duties are very high, and that the law or regulation under which they are collected, has a retrospective effect.
STATEMENT
Of New Duties at Havana, to be in force from and after the 25th of March, 1809.
Flour of the manufacture of the U. States, 10 dls. per bbl. exclusive of militia and police duty, of upwards of 1 dollar per bbl. On exportation entitled to a drawback of 10 dls. with the deduction of one per cent. on that amount. In Spanish vessels 6 dls. and the militia duty, &c. as above, and drawback on exportation of 6 dls. deducting one per cent.
Soap, Lard, Rice, and all other articles of necessity, 50 per cent. in American vessels and 30 per cent. in Spanish vessels. Drawback allowed in case of exportation of 49 per cent.
Cotton and other goods, heretofore prohibited, 15 per cent. on their valuation and no drawback on exportation.
All other goods, wares, and merchandise heretofore paying 34 per cent. 32 per cent. and no drawback in case of exportation.
Tonnage duty, &c. on vessels of the United States, the same as Spanish vessels pay in said states.
Cotton, tobacco, furs, peltry and other raw materials permitted to be deposited here for exportation on paying a duty of 1 per cent.
Some additional duty on wine in American vessels over and above 22 per cent.
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NORFOLK THEATRE.
The Publick are respectfully informed, the Scenery and Machinery, for the FORTY THIEVES, requiring extraordinary exertions, there will be no performance until
To-Morrow Evening, May the 11th, When will be presented, the Grand Musical Romance, (for the first time here) interspersed with Dance, Song, Choruses, &c. called,
THE FORTY THIEVES.
With entire new Scenery, Decorations, &c.—As performed at the Theatre Drury Lane, with unbounded applause, for two seasons.—The whole painted by Mr. West.—Music by Mr. Kelly.
Casim Baba, (The Rich Brother) Mr. Clough; Ali Baba, (the poor brother, a wood-cutter) Mr. Green; Ganeem, (his Son) Mr. Spear; Mustapha, (the Cabler of Bagdad) Mr. West; Selim, (chief of the caravan) Mr. Byrne; Leader of the Caravan, Mr. Rice; Abdallah, (captain of the thieves) Mr. Fox; Massacre, (second captain) Mr. Young; Their Followers, Messrs. Ringwood, Urie, &c.—Zuley, (wife of Casim Baba) Mrs. Simpson; Cogia, (wife of Ali Baba) Mrs. Clark; Zuley, (daughter of a Bashaw) Mrs. Urie; Morgiana, (slave to Casim Baba and Zuley's sister) Mr. Placide; Orobrond, (Genius of the forest, and protector of the thieves) Mr. Clark; War, Famine, Fraud, Rapine, (his attendants) Messrs. Clark, West, Spear, and Clough—Ardeneila, (Fairy of the Lake, and protectress of Ali Baba's family) Mrs. Young; Principal Sylph, Miss Placide; Gossamer, Miss J. Placide.
Act 1st.—Opens with a view of the Fairy's Grotto, at the extremity of a lake by Moon-light; the Sylphs and Fairies form a dance. After which the Fairies enters in a chariot, drawn by two white Swans; the back of the scene opens, and discovers a wood, with Ali Baba and his son, on the road to the forest.
Scene 2d.—The forest. The Robber's Cave. A distant view of the mountains; where are seen, passing among the rocks, forty thieves on horseback. The banditti enter, pronounce the charm, and the enchanted cave opens with a tremendous sound. The caravan, with the bashaw's daughter, is seen to pass over the mountains, who are attacked by a banditti, and the prisoners confined in a cavern.
Scene 4th.—Inside of the Wood. Cutter's Cottage. Act II.
A grand view of the inside of the magick cavern. Scene 5th.—A garden by moon-light. The oil jars are discovered where the robbers are concealed, in which forty thieves are destroyed by a woman.
Scene 4th.—Inside of the robbers' cave opens and discovers Abdallah and Zuley guarded by furies—at the moment the cruel enchanter is going to execute his threatened vengeance, the power of the fairy interposes, Ardeneila enters. Orobrond is seized by demons, and sinks into a flaming gulph. The scene changes to a grand subterranean perspective view of the fairy's palace, with a moving cascade.
During the Entertainment, Mr. West will introduce an entire New Song, written by Mr. Emery, of Covent Garden Theatre, called, "Cuddy Clump's Visit to London; or a Peep at the Forty Thieves."
End of the Play, a SONG by Mr. Fox.
To which will be added the favourite Farce of The Jew and the Doctor;
Or, A Prescription for Happiness. Old Hozley, Mr. Ringwood; Dr. Speckick, Mr. Clark; Changeable, Mr. Young; Charles, Mr. Spear; William, Mr. Fox; Abenethy, (with the Song of Miss Levi, Miss Michael, and Miss More) Mr. West; Mrs. Changeable, Mrs. Placide; Emily, Mrs. Young; Betty, Mrs. Young.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the curtain to rise precisely at 7 o'clock.
Tickets to be had at the Office of the Theatre. Subscribers will please send as usual to Mrs. West for their Tickets.
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AN ORDINANCE
For extending the benefits of VACCINATION, and to prevent the spreading of the Small Pox, by inoculation, or otherwise.
WHEREAS, by an act of the General Assembly, passed the 21st day of December, 1792, persons wilfully or designedly introducing the Small-Pox by inoculation or otherwise, within this Commonwealth, are subject to heavy penalties, unless they shall have obtained the necessary license for that purpose;
Be it therefore ordained by the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk in Common Hall assembled, That in aid of the act of assembly, before named, any Physician, Doctor or other person, presuming to introduce the Small Pox by inoculation, or otherwise, within the limits of this Borough, without having previously obtained a licence authorizing the same, shall be subject to the penalty of twenty dollars for every such offence, recoverable by warrant before any magistrate, one moiety thereof shall be to the informer, and the other moiety to the use of the Corporation: Provided, nevertheless, that no person shall incur the penalty imposed by this ordinance for inoculating his family shall have before taken the infection in the natural way, and produce a certificate from the physician attending the family to the Chamberlain of the Corporation, that such is the fact.
Be it further ordained, That the Chamberlain of the corporation be empowered to procure lodgings in some remote part of the Borough, where those persons may be accommodated who shall have unfortunately taken the infection of the small-pox in the natural way, & that the expense thereof, including food, medicine, attendance, &c. be discharged from the funds of the Corporation.
Be it further ordained, That a physician or physicians be appointed by the Common Council, for the purpose of Vaccinating, free from expense, all poor persons residing within the Corporation, who shall be willing to receive it, and that the charge thereof be also paid from the funds of the Corporation. This Ordinance shall commence and be in force from and after the passing thereof.
SAML. MARSH, President. Copy, Teste, Wm. Sharp, C. C. H. Passed in Hall, May 6, 1809. 3
Wm. Sharp, C. C. H. May 16.
FOR SALE.
4000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT. John Granbery. May 10.

SALT. A quantity of coarse SALT, suited for the Fisheries, on board the Ship Jennie . And Liverpool Blown SALT , on board the Ship Highlander , for sale on accommodating terms, taken from along side.
March 20. Robert Dickson.
PATENT ILLUMINATORS,
or Sky-Lights for Shipping, &c. Giving a more general Light than the common Sky-Light, with one half the expense; and are equally applicable in the state-room, steerage and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck. Apply to E. Sturtevant, Agent. March 10.
TAKE NOTICE.
That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is lost, viz. B. No. 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dollars 50 C. 3830, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 50 E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 819, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 1688, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk. A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us.
MACKINDER & WHITE.
March 10. 3m MACKINDER & WHITE, Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes, 2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES, 3,500 bushels coarse SALT, 2,500 bushels INDIAN CORN, 1,250 barrels Superior FLOUR, 130 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 28 do. New Orleans do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 54 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE, 40 chests and 30 boxes Hysan & Young Hysan TEA. —ALSO— A general assortment of Dry Goods. September 27. Mif
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo, D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 20,000 Superior Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS. Also, 400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME, Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD of superior quality for family use. Feb. 13.
A BARGAIN OFFERED,
In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 300 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land.—The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory.—It has also the advantage of several good landings.—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec. 7.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
FOR SALE,
40 puns. choice old Demerara RUM, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 150,000 wt. Mucavado SUGAR, 100 boxes Havana brown SUGAR, 80 do. white do. 6,000 bushels Etapa and Cadiz SALT, 130 sacks Liverpool do. 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHECKS and LISTADOES, 40 box a CASTLE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM. James Young. March 16.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in this line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by any; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. R.S. Orders for Double Backstrap, single do. and Cop-skin, executed with the greatest despatch. August 1.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall-Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION: and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the publick.
* * * No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified.—The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
No. I. HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. II. HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. III. HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. IV. HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c.—The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required.
Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for Insurance accurately described.
II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.
III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.
IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement thereon.
V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premiums paid.
VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.
VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.
VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.
IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy. X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required: and shall make good, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and, until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable.—Also, if there appears any fraud, or
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.
XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb. 13.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THOMAS HOLLIDAY, Compt. against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. TAZEWELL and PETER DALEY, Defs.
THE defendant William Smelly 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 commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Smelly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smelly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
Richard Gernon, Complainant, against William and Anthony M. Buckley, and Shanks and Binford, Defs.
THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THEODORICK ARMISTEAD, Compt. against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRISTOPHER FRY, Defs.
THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, 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 commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
JOHN WALLACE, Compt. against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadelphia, and ALEXANDER MACCLURE, Defs.
THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander MacClure, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
STEPHEN G. WILLS, Compt. against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETERSON BROWN, administrators, &c. of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY, Defs.
THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
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.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the attention of medical men. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescription in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, rendered the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been so often attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtue of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vended, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorder of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions.
Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed.
Therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a benificent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with eruptions. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plumb street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatic pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatic affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR.
The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preventive against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are exposed much to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse. The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIR-VELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had, THE IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
ADVERTISEMENT.
Wishing to close my present concerns, I solicit those having claims against me to bring them forward on or before the last day of August next; otherwise this notice will be plead in bar against them; all those that are indebted to come forward and settle by bond or otherwise.
I will sell low for Cash, or give in payment the following Property:—One third of a HOUSE and LOT of LAND, in fee simple, in Cumberland street, adjoining Dr. Barraud's, Fifty Acres of LAND lying in the County of Norfolk, near the Great Bridge, in fee simple; also, a Life Estate in a PLANTATION, lying and being within 6 or 7 miles of Norfolk, and rents for 50 dollars per year. Peter Daley, 2aw2m April 28.
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its accounts devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorized to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 5.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from on board the British Brig Point Shales, from Havana, 239 boxes SUGARS,
87 hogsheads } Prime Muscovado Sugar, 14 barrels } 112 bags GREEN COFFEE—For Sale by Moses Myers. March 3.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR. Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.