Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-12-16 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16, 1805.
[NO. 66]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
WANTED, A tight, stanch VESSEL, Of about one thousand barrels, to load with Flour and Bread for Bermuda. William Gray. December 13. tf 330
HOPE AND POLLY, Freeman Rodgers, master, burthen 110 tons, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or Martin Fisk. Dec. 11. tf 335
FOR LONDON, The new fast sailing SHIP CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, Master, burthen 356 tons—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or William Dickson. Nov. 15. tf 278
FOR ANTWERP, The American Brig FRANKLIN, Capt. SMITH, Burthen 250 bldrs. will be ready to receive a cargo in 10 days, half of which being engaged, the balance will be received on moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. tf 327
FOR CHARLESTON, S. C. The Brig MARY, Capt. CLARK; expected to sail in 12 days—For freight or passage, apply to capt. Clark, or John Granbery. Who has just received from Charleston, 144 Casks Rice, For sale on very moderate terms. December 6. 3w 328
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Julia, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels SALT. For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery—burthen 364 hogsheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days.
The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALLENDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogsheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale, 100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. December 2. tf 314
FOR LONDON, The Ship SHEPHERDESS, R. WILLS, Master. 250 hogsheads of Tobacco will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to James Taylor, jun. December 2. 6t 315
FOR BOSTON, The fast sailing new Schooner EAGLE, Daniel Haven, Master. Burthen 85 tons—will sail in four or five days—For freight or passage, apply to Martin Fisk.
Who has just landing from said Schooner, 100 Bds. Prime PORK, 50 do. do. BEEF, 10 half bbls. NEATS TONGUES, 12 kds with ROUNDS of BEEF, 300 boxes old BROWN SOAP, 100 do. MOULD CANDLES, 4, 5, and 6 the lb. 25 do. SPERMACETI do. 125 kegs BUTTER, of the first quality, for family use. 75 boxes CHOCOLATE, 50 quarter casks Malaga WINE, 10 hds. N. E. RUM, 50 boxes CHEESE, of the first quality for family use, 25 do. Cotton and Wool CARDS, assorted, 10 do. hot pressed Playing CARDS, 10 cases Dutch Glass TUMBLERS, 100 straws each, 50 cases 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, and 10d CUT NAILS, 20 chests Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 500 lbs. Spanish flax, Indigo, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves and Cinnamon. A quantity of Sole Leather, Calfskins, and Boot Legs, 3000 pair mens', womens' and boys shoes, suitable for the approaching season. ALSO, A few pipes old COGNAC BRANDY of a superior quality. November 25. 905.
For Liverpool, The good fast sailing Ship FREDONIA, Nathaniel Richardson, Master, burthen 250 hogsheads—For freight or passage, apply on board at Newton's wharf, or to Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale on board the Schooner Margaret Tingey, 1800 Bushels Liverpool SALT. November 15. tf 277
WANTED, A VESSEL, burthen 200 tons, for the West-Indies. Richard Bonte. November 22. tf 300
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogsheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE. A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
Jamaica and Nevis RUM. Now landing from on board the Schooner Hope, capt. Sprague, from Jamaica, and Sloop Patty, capt. Boyer, from Nevis, 170 bldrs. Jamaica, } RUM. 45 bldrs. Nevis, } For Sale by William Pennock. WHO OFFERS The Sloop PATTY for Charter, she carries 400 barrels flour, and will be ready to receive a cargo in two days. November 18. tf 289
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The American Brig VIRGINIA, Captain S. HILL, Burthen about 200 hogsheads—Having a part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken upon a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. WHO HAS FOR SALE, BURR STONES AND PLASTER PARIS, received per said Brig from Cherbourg. October 23. tf 233
FOR SALE A-FLOAT, 200 barrels Superfine FLOUR, In Store, 300 do. do. 150 do. Alexandria PILOT BREAD. 90 do. do. NAVY do. James Herron. Dec. 13. 2t 349
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the night of the 30th November last, a Negro Man named JOE, well known in this Borough, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, of a light brown colour, high cheek bones, well made and very active, has a remarkable scar upon his neck just under the jaw, and has lately been burnt in the hand and whipped—Whoever will apprehend said Negro, secure him in some jail, or give such information so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward—Masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or conveying away said slave, as the law will be strictly enforced against any person or persons so offending. Wright Southgate. December 13. tf 348
Ten Dollars Reward. STOLEN from my garden at the Parish-House, on the night of the 8th or 9th instant, a SORREL MARE, with a white face, her fore feet white, tail mixed with white and sorrel, and the right eye white. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said Mare to me, or give me such information that will enable me to regain her. Francis Caillaud. Dec. 13. 3* 317
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REINE, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment. James Callis, Adm'r. Dec. 11. tf 310
A QUANTITY OF Choice New-York BUTTER, for Sale on board the Packet Sloop Katy-Maria, lying at Newton's wharf. Dec. 11. tf 317
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Tho's & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction. It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, - - - - - 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, - - - - - 100 Dollars. Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. tf 341
Twenty Dollars Reward. Stolen from the Subscriber, on Tuesday night, the 3d instant, 8 years old, about 4 feet 10 inches high, with a star in her forehead, and a white streak down part of her face, one white hind foot; her mane hangs to the right side, all but a little on her withers which hangs to the left; a dark mane and tail. I will give the above reward to any person who will apprehend the Thief, so as to prosecute him to conviction, or Ten Dollars for the delivery of the Mare. Keader Cherry. Portsmouth, Dec. 11. 3t 343
The Partnership of JOHN RORKE, & Co. being dissolved, those indebted to that firm are earnestly requested to make payment without delay to John Rorke; and those persons having demands against them will call on him for adjustment. John Rorke, Edward Johnston. Dec. 11. 2w 344
NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARLIE, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his possession certain NEGROES by the names of Esther and Child, Clary, Rose, Harry, Caty, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Hawes, of the county of Essex—And whereas the legal process of law is resorted to in order to ascertain his right therein, I do hereby (as Guardian to MARY WALLER BARLIE, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Hawes,) forward the said John Barlie from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves—And I do further forward all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof—All masters of vessels and others are also forewarned from transporting, conveying away, or secreting any of the said Slaves, under the penalty of the law, which will be strictly enforced by WM. WALLER, Guardian. Hampton, Dec. 5. tf 334
FOR SALE, 90 Tons LOGWOOD, 20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet Mahogany BOARDS, 150 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, afloat. Apply to John Granbery. Who offers for Rent, A DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated near Boush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies. December 2. 8w 317
JUST ARRIVED, FROM EUROPE A Grand Collection of FIGURES, (As natural as Life,) Now Exhibiting in the House in Church-Street, formerly kept at an Academy, adjoining the Episcopal Church, Representing the great Monarchs and high Persons of Europe, &c. &c. General Washington, Thomas Jefferson, General Hamilton, His Holiness Pius VII. the present Pontiff, Charles IV. King of Spain; Ferdinand, prince of Austria, Maria Antoniette, princeses of Austria, Louis XVI. late King of France, Maria Antoniette, late Queen of France, The Dauphin of France; Francis II. Emperor of Germany, Maria Theresa Charlotte, Empress of Germany, Maria Theresa, daughter of the late Queen of France, Alexander I. Emperor of Russia; General Buonaparte, Ferdinand, Prince of the two Sicilies; Prince of Peace, George III. King of England; General Morcau, General Dessaix, killed at the memorable battle of Marengo, The Archduke Charles, general in chief of the Austrian army, Jean Jacques Rousseau, The celebrated father Valentine, chief engineer at Mantua, by whose great abilities that great city was enabled to hold out so long against the French, Amureth, Bey of Alexandria in Egypt; Admiral Nelson, Voltaire; The cruel Emperor Nero, tyrant of Rome, The famous philosopher Seneca, condemned to die by order of the emperor on account of his writing books and voicing against his tyranny. He is to be seen sitting on a chair bleeding to death, having the four veins opened, which is the same situation he was in when dying. Marat, a representative of the people of France, The celebrated Charlotte Cordé, in the act of assassinating Marat in the Bath, to revenge the death of her lover and brother, whom the said Marat had caused to be guillotined, after which she was also carried to the scaffold. Robespierre, one of the French tyrants during the convention. The figures have been procured by an able artist, at an extraordinary expense, and have afterwards been exhibited at Rome, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, and several other cities in Europe, and have always excited admiration. The company at intervals will be entertained by a choice band of Musick, with several Italian pieces. The owner of the Museum of Wax-Figures have determined to fix the price of admittance to the low price of 50 cents, in order that every body may have the advantage of the sight, (being the first and very likely the last time that such a curious piece of work has been exhibited in this country) takes the liberty of inviting the ladies and gentlemen of this town to profit of this opportunity by seeing them. Admittance for grown persons, Fifty Cents—Children half price. Hours of admittance from 9 o'clock in the morning, till 9 in the evening. Persons of colour admitted every Friday, from 9 o'clock in the morning, till 2 in the afternoon. * * * The ladies and gentlemen of Norfolk, are respectfully informed, that these Figures will remain here only two weeks. Dec. 9. 2w 336
BANK OF VIRGINIA. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday, the 6th January. Power of Attorney for voting by Proxy for Directors. KNOW all men by these presents, that of do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors, of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year Signed and delivered in the presence of Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends. KNOW all Men by these presents, that of do hereby constitute and appoint lawful attorney, for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares to belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In Witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year Sealed and delivered in the presence of December 2. 16th Jan. 319
OFFICE OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT, Norfolk, November 29, 1805, WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at Sixty Days, or Bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. November 29. tf 313
EDENTON ACADEMY. THE Publick are respectfully informed that Edenton Academy is again opened under the direction of Mr. Freeman; it is presumed, not subject to future derangement from the absence of the Instructors—Every possible exertion will be made to render the Institution worthy the patronage of a discerning publick. Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Elocution, Arithmetick, Geography, the use of the Globes, Rhetorick, Logic, Metaphysics, the elements of ancient and modern History, the Latin, Greek and French Languages, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, &c. will be taught with the greatest diligence. Strict attention will be paid to the morals of the Students, the apartment of the Young Ladies visited, and their education and deportment attended to by the principal of the Academy. Edenton, November 18th, 1805. N. B. A Lecture on some Moral or Religious subject will be delivered to the Students, at the Court-House, on every succeeding Sunday, unless some Clergyman should appear to perform Divine Service. 4w 308
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Gross, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 984 Casks assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havana SUGAR. September 6. tf 188
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER For Sale by James Maurice & Co. October 23. tf 223 FOR SALE, On board the Brig Two Friends, — Boylan, Master. 26,000 BRICKS. 4,000 PAVING TILE. 200 GIN CASES. William Pennock. October 25. tf 228 PRIME FLOUR, Made particularly for family use, just received by J. & W. Southgate. November 18. 1m 283 The CARGO of the Ship Eliza, Obediah Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landing This Day on Newton's wharf, consisting of 440 Hogsheads choice CLARET, 293 Casks do. do. 143 do. White WINE. 180 Boxes Fresh PRUNES of excellent quality, for Sale by Moses Myers. November 18. tf 287
LIVERPOOL SALT, &c. &c. FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Ship Jane, William Colley, Master, from Liverpool—consisting of 12,000 Bushels STOVED SALT—Loose and in Sacks. 100 Casks QUEENS WARE—Assorted. 25 Casks NAILS—3d. to 20. 3 Bales BLUE KERSEYS. 3 do. BLUE PLAINS. 2 do. low priced BLUE & BROWN CLOTHS. 10 do. DUFFIL BLANKETS—Assorted. 10 do. ROSE BLANKETS do. 3 do. BLUE DUFFILS. 18 Tons COAL. William Pennock. November 8. tf 261
To be Leased, For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next. A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to the tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barraud. November 18. tf 288
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Amisley—Consisting of 157 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. Au at 19. tf 77
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLASTER, Boush, from London, and FRADONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 9 do. Stripe do. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 10 do. White Plains and Kerseys. 12 do. Blue do. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 2 do. Yarn Hose. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. 8 do. Mixed Feathers. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 30 Casks Shot. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 40 Casks Nails. 4 do. Scine Twine. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
Hibbert's Porter and Brown Stout. Received per the Ship Shepherdess, from London, a further supply of Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Robert Maitland, & Co. November 6. 6w 256
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN HANCOCK, Jun. deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts regularly attested to the subscriber, on or before the first day of January, 1806, or this notice will be plead in bar to them thereafter—And those indebted to said Estate, either by bond, note, or otherwise, are also requested to make immediate payment. Thomas Calvert. Princess Anne County, Dec. 4. 3w 236

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 16, 1805.
To CAPTAIN BENTHALL of the brig Flora, in 43 days from Liverpool, we are indebted for London papers to the 29th and Liverpool to the 31st Oct.—
From the papers which we have perused, independent of the official notification given by the Prussian Consul at London, there are strong reasons for believing that Prussia has joined the Coalition.
From our correspondent at Washington, we are informed that the confidential communication of the President to the House of Representatives, related to our affairs with Spain.
The U. S. brig HORNET, Capt. Chauncy, went to sea yesterday morning.
The U. S. frigate ADAMS, Capt. Murray, and the British sloop of war INDIAN, were cruising off Charleston Bar the 5th inst.
Price of Flour in London the 26th October—67s sterl. per sack. At Liverpool, 30th Oct. per bbl. superfine flour—44s sterl.
The writer of the following letter will probably find fault with the Editor of this paper for some alterations and omissions.—We will explain ourselves in a few words.
The writer of this letter will excuse our application of a general principle, to his particular case, and at the same time accept our thanks for his communication.
COMMUNICATED—FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER, From Richmond.
It has been long foreseen and foretold by men of observation that the Jacobins of Virginia, would be overthrown; and that common sense and moderation would once more take the helm.
A few weeks ago a vacancy happened among the Judges of the General Court by the death of Judge Jones. According to the constitution of the state the Executive council are authorised to fill the vacancy, to be approved or not as the ensuing Legislature think proper.
It has been for some time considered, that this gentleman held the first rank among the democratick party, he was always foremost in all the violent measures which were openly avowed, or which were engendered in midnight caucuses:
But notwithstanding all these advantages the Legislature, were not satisfied, other candidates appeared, the election was hurried; and it has turned out, that Mr. Taylor has lost the place.
The Dantonians clearly foresee, if moderation should once become the order of the day, that their
prospects will be for ever blighted, and they would, if they could, establish a system of terror.
The next subject alluded to, is the election of Governor. The constitutional term of the venerable, virtuous and truly amiable Page, has expired, so that a new man was to be found.
As soon as the Legislature met, a caucus was called, and the Dantonians finding that there would be an opposition, determined to lose no time.
It was generally believed that Mr. Richard Brent would be a candidate and a little time was granted to know the sentiments of that gentleman, he refused; and then the friends of moderation had but little time to select another.
Among the Dantonians there are not many who have been active. A great portion are no more than automata, and as soon as they find which way the current sets, 'tis likely that they will, without acknowledging it, gently slide in, glide along, and say, La! how we affles swim.
Although Mr. Cabell has manifested the most steady, unshaken course of politics, and in all things has given aid and countenance to the administration & political course of Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Madison, yet as soon as he appeared as a candidate, the Dantonians immediately raised a yell, insinuated that he was a deserter, and had either joined the federalists, or the tertium-quids.
The foregoing remarks are intended to apply only to the political characters of the persons mentioned and alluded to.
FOR THE NORFOLK LEDGER.
REWARD FOR PAST SERVICES.
Previous to the House of Representatives balloting for a Chaplain, Mr. McCreery, rose and moved, that a letter from the Rev. Mr. Wilmer to the Clerk of the House, should be read—it was done accordingly.
The letter stated, that he (Mr. Wilmer) was a Chaplain in the revolutionary war from the first campaign to the termination; and was constantly performing the sacred functions of his office.
This venerable man, is one of few divines remaining, who were ordained by the bishop of London, previous to the revolution. He received a regular education for the Church, and contemplated the exercise of his profession there.
These were claims upon the House, which any one out of doors, would have deemed irresistible. But see the event! Upon a second ballot, there being no election on the first from a majority of the whole not being for one candidate, Mr. Glendy had 70 votes, and the old servant of his God and his country—One, only one, solitary vote! We hope, for
the honour of the gentleman who proposed Mr. Wilmer, that that was his vote.
Mr. Glendy, the successful candidate resides at Baltimore—is an Irish Presbyterian preacher (a very respectable man) and has a wealthy congregation.
Sit transit gloria mundi!
We have given the above a place in our paper, relating that there was no solid objection to the appointment of Mr. Wilmer, in which case we agree with the author, that the revolutionary services of that gentleman were strong claims on the House of Representatives.
Foreign Intelligence,
From papers received at the office of the Publick Ledger, by the Brig Flora, Capt. Benthal, from Liverpool.
LONDON, October 25.
FAVOURABLE DISPOSITION OF PRUSSIA TOWARDS THE ALLIES.
The permission which Prussia has granted the Russians to pass through her territories, will not be the only proofs which she will give of her attachment to the Allies; she is expected, upon certain conditions, to join her arms to theirs.
In consequence of the acquiescence of Prussia, the Russian troops are now on their march through Swedish-Pomerania to Hanover; they are said to have already arrived in the Duchy of Lauenburgh; a strong Swedish force commanded by the King in person, will follow immediately.
Of the defection of Prussia, BUONAPARTE cannot but be fully aware—he is therefore pressing on his troops with the utmost speed, in the hope of overwhelming Austria, if possible, immediately, and of thereby disheartening, if not breaking up the Coalition—his whole hope of success seems to be founded upon the celerity and boldness of his first operations—he thinks to confound Austria by a total departure from the usual routine of military movements and tactics—he throws himself at once into the heart of her enemy's country, and whilst the Generals opposed to him, expecting that he will make advances in front, have taken positions to receive him, he makes a detour and posts himself in the rear—he calculates upon producing by his presumption the same effects as have generally been produced only by prudence; and he expects, from a daringness which approaches to desperation, to derive that advantage and success which have hitherto only been granted to valour directed by skill, experience, and caution.
This venerable man, is one of few divines remaining, who were ordained by the bishop of London, previous to the revolution. He received a regular education for the Church, and contemplated the exercise of his profession there. Hostilities appearing about this time inevitable, he returned to his native country, from motives of affection alone. General Washington seeing his merits appointed him Chaplain to a regiment of the line, to which he attached himself through all the hardships and distress incident to war. When dismissed, he found his worldly affairs in as low a state as when he began his mission—and with great difficulty obtained a subordinate situation in the Episcopalian Church; and at this moment, attends two parishes as a curate, a few miles from the Capitol.
Report of a battle between the Austrians and French. It is with sensations of very considerable regret that we communicate the following report, which has been brought from France, of a battle having taken place between the Austrians and French, in which the former were defeated:— Lady ELGIN and suite arrived at Plymouth late on Wednesday night, in a vessel which left Morlaix
on Tuesday noon. Before she sailed, a telegraphick dispatch has been received there from Paris, stating that Buonaparte had defeated the Archduke Ferdinand, in a pitched battle between the Danube and the Lech. The loss of the Austrians is stated to have amounted to 100,000 killed, wounded, and taken prisoners—the loss of the French is also confessed to have been very great.—There had been, it is added, rejoicings at Paris for three days in consequence of this victory.—The day on which the battle took place is not mentioned.—The following are the letters, with which we have been favoured from Plymouth.
PLYMOUTH, Oct. 24, 5 p. m. (Extract of a private letter.)
"We are sorry to state a report from Morlaix, received here from Paris on Tuesday last, and brought here this morning, mentions, that Buonaparte had defeated the Austrians in a pitched battle. The way in which the account comes here is as follows:—Last night late the Right Hon. Lady Elgin, Suite, and servants, arrived in 20 hours, in a vessel from Morlaix, in perfect health; previous to her leaving Morlaix a telegraphick dispatch had been received there from Paris, which stated, that Buonaparte had gained a great victory over the Austrian army in Germany, which had suffered considerably, and that on account of this victory, there had been great rejoicings at Paris for three days.
(Extract of another letter.)
"I have just received information, which I communicate to you with very deep regret. The Austrians are said to have been defeated in a general battle, which the last accounts from the seat of war shewed to be on the point of taking place. This intelligence was brought by the Elizabeth from Roscoff, which brought Lady Elgin and Suite, and Lord Elgin's Secretary. The report at Roscoff was, that the Austrians had lost 10,000 men, killed, wounded, and taken prisoners—but the French allow their loss to have been very great."
A telegraphick dispatch could probably reach Morlaix from Paris in two hours. It may therefore have conveyed intelligence from the latter place of as late a date as the morning of the 22d. We have not received any later papers from Paris since the 16th.—Between the 16th and 22d, the account of the battle, which, from the position of the two armies, was likely to take place about the 14th, might have reached Paris. No French or Dutch papers have been received this morning.
But allowing the rumour to be true, and that the Austrians have been defeated, still it would be absurd to suppose that, that defeat must be decisive of the fate of the war. Buonaparte would still have the Austrian corps of reserve, and the two Russian armies to beat before he could accomplish half his journey to Vienna; besides, the intelligence which our readers will find in an article immediately subsequent to this, will make him pause before he ventures to trust himself so far from his frontier. If a Prussian army be marched to Danube, through Franconia, the Usurper would be placed in a situation from which he would find it difficult for the utmost exertions of his talents or his fortune to extricate him.
LONDON, Oct. 26.
Yesterday afternoon the following notice was posted at LLOYD'S, which we immediately communicated to our readers in a second edition:—
"25th October, 1805.
"The Prussian consul has been authorised to warn all masters of Prussian ships in this country, against entering any of the ports of France and Holland, as thereby their vessels might be brought into danger."
This circumstance affords a decisive proof of Prussia having determined to join her arms to those of the Allies. Yet there are some who think that no inferences favourable to an immediate declaration of hostility against France can be drawn from this, but that there is only enough in it to show that the indignation of his Prussian Majesty is not to be soothed except by full and ample concession and reparation.
In the first place we must reinstate what we asserted yesterday, that the violation of the Anspach territory, though it may have confirmed and strengthened Prussia in her determination to take an active part against France, was not the cause of that determination:—and we suspect that Buonaparte, at the time his troops were violating the Prussian territory was fully aware of the sentiments and intentions of the Prussian Cabinet.—In the second place, it seems strange for any one who has followed the cautious movements and steps of that cabinet since the peace of Basle, to suppose that Prussia would have adopted so decisive a measure, if a mere apology for the violation, or repayment for the losses sustained by the robberies committed by the French troops in their passage through the territory, would have satisfied her—She would not have adopted it had she not determined to take up arms against France.
In this auspicious situation of affairs, his Majesty's Ministers have very wisely determined to send an extraordinary Embassy to the court of Berlin.—Lord Harrowby has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary, and is to be accompanied by Mr. Hammond as principal secretary to the Embassy, and Mr. Montague as his private secretary.
It was reported yesterday that Prussia had actually declared war; but this rumour is premature.—Government have not yet received advices of such a declaration having been published; it may perhaps be brought by the next mail. Duroc still lingers at Berlin, when the last accounts left that city; Buonaparte wishing to keep him there as long as possible in order to induce a belief that the negotiations between the two courts are not at an end.
But the co-operation of Prussia with the allies is likely also to be accompanied with the co-operation of other powers. Saxony and Hesse, and Denmark will, in all probability, make common cause with her. The junction of all these powers will bring a vast accession of strength to the physical force of the allies. The Prussian armies are upwards of 300,000 strong, all in the finest order and discipline, and in complete readiness for immediate service. But it must not be supposed that Prussia has joined the Allies without certain stipulations and conditions; we stated yesterday that her co-operation was

to be under certain conditions—what they are, is not accurately known; but they may easily be guessed. One of the first measures that will be adopted will be the rescuing the Dutch Provinces from the grasp of France, for the purpose, we suppose, of giving them to Prussia.—So long as France possesses the Netherlands, Holland cannot exist as an independent State.—No Power but Prussia can prevent France from continuing to exercise that influence over them, which has made them in fact, if not in form, a department of France. We need scarcely add, that in this country there could not be a moment's hesitation with respect to seeing them in possession of a Power that could protect them against France.—But though Great Britain might view such an event with pleasure, Austria, it has been suggested, would contemplate it with very different emotions.—Undoubtedly she would require and ought to receive an equivalent. It would be difficult to find one.
October 28.
We have received Paris papers to the 23d, and Dutch gazettes to the 26th inst. The Moniteurs of the 17th and 18th contain the 4th and 5th bulletins of the grand army. The 4th bulletin is dated Augsburg the 11th, and gives an account of a battle at Guntzburg on the preceding day, in which the French were victorious. Guntzburg was defended by Prince Ferdinand in person. The place was carried, after an obstinate resistance, and the Austrians made three successive attacks to recover it, but all in vain. The loss of the Austrians in this affair, is stated at 2,500 killed, and 1,200 made prisoners. The loss of the French in killed and wounded, is estimated at one tenth, or about 400. The 5th bulletin is also from Augsburg, and dated the 12th inst. It states, that marshal Soult defeated an Austrian regiment at Landsberg, on the 11th, and took 120 prisoners, including one lieutenant-colonel and two captains. Soult next proceeded towards Memmingen, where he expected to arrive early on the 12th. The Paris papers boast that these bulletins have inflamed the courage of the conscripts; and the speech of Mr. Peregaux, the president of the bank of France, upon its late stoppage, states, as the most efficacious remedy for this embarrassment, the confidence which the present victories of the Emperor must produce in the public mind. These bulletins, may therefore, be considered as the speeches of a recruiting sergeant, and the strategems of a government to avoid a national bankruptcy. In addition to this general ground of suspicion which attaches to them, they contain internal evidence of misrepresentation. Prince Ferdinand who is represented in the 4th bulletin at Guntzburg, on the 10th, is stated in the 5th bulletin, to have been at Munich on the 11th; a distance of 80 or 90 miles. According to these bulletins, the French army extended on the 12th, from the Danube, and along the Lech; its left at Guntzburg, its centre at Augsburg and Landsberg, and its right extending to Füssen—with Soult's division advanced towards Memmingen, with a view to turn the right of the Austrians. It is farther stated, but not in the official paper, that Augereau, with the army from Brest, passed the Rhine at Huningen upon the 11th, and was to march by Waldshut and Stockach to co-operate on that side in the attack. His corps would, by the 13th or 14th, be able to join the corps which went towards Kempten.
In these circumstances, almost entirely surrounded, it seems extraordinary, that general Mack has made no effort to extricate himself and effect a retreat. We cannot account for it otherwise, than by supposing, that he expected the Russians to arrive in time to raise the blockade of his army. Marshal Bernadotte's army, however, seems to be stationed at or near Munich, for the purpose of making head against the Russians. Marshal Davoust's corps likewise has advanced as far as Dachau, with the same view. The Russians are stated in the official bulletin to have been advancing fast towards the Inn.—They are almost the only hope to which the Austrians in Suabia can look. From the position of the armies, and the motives that urge a battle, there is no doubt that it has taken place. The Moniteur relates, even, that Bonaparte has arranged several corps of the army, announcing an approaching battle.
The Dutch papers of the 22d state, upon the authority of private letters, that a grand battle was fought, which terminated in favour of the French—who are said to have taken Ulm, and its whole garrison, amounting to 5,000 men. It does not appear, however, that any direct intelligence from the imperial head-quarters had been received at Paris, subsequent to the 17th inst.; if there were, the provisional government did not deem it sufficiently interesting to be made the subject of a sixth bulletin. The Moniteurs of the 21st and 22d, contain two un-official paragraphs, in which, on the authority of private letters, mention is made of the capture of Ulm. Some of the minor journals of the same date state, that the fact had been announced by the telegraph. The Publiciste adds, that 30,000 Austrians had been killed, wounded, or taken prisoners; and the Gazette de France swells the amount to 40,000 prisoners.
The Elizabeth of Emden arrived at Plymouth on Wednesday, from Morlaix, with the countess of Elgin and suite, as stated in our paper of Saturday, gives another version of this story. When the Elizabeth sailed from Morlaix, at a very early hour on the 23d, a telegraphic despatch had been received there from Paris, stating, that Bonaparte had defeated the archduke Ferdinand, in a pitched battle, between the Danube and the Lech. The loss of the Austrians is said to have mounted to 10,000 killed, wounded, and taken prisoners—the loss of the French is also confessed to have been very great. There had been great rejoicings at Paris in consequence of the victory. The last of the Moniteurs suggests a reason for the non-arrival of the French couriers. "Some corps of Austrians, having, it is said, gained the left bank of the Danube." Why the post is suffered to pass un-molested, while the imperial couriers are intercepted, is not easily to be explained. For "the capture of Ulm and all the Austrian magazines, and the ten thousand men killed, wounded, and taken prisoners," there is, therefore, no better authority than the unauthenticated and suspicious rumours said to be derived from private intelligence. Had Bonaparte succeeded in expelling the Austrians from their position at Ulm, and on the Iller, we are persuaded he would have found means to convey such important intelligence to Paris. That he had obtained any material advantage over them up to the 16th instant, we see no reason to believe. The variance in these several accounts is not the least of the grounds of argument against the truth of the main story. Several weeks since, it was positively asserted in the Paris papers, that Ulm was actually in possession of the French.—We find too that these bulletins have been hitherto daily. The four received are dated the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, and appeared in the Moniteurs of the 14th, 16th, 17th, and 18th. How then comes this regular series of bulletins to stop so suddenly? The miscarriage of two or three successive expressmen would not account for the falling off of the emperor in his attention to communicate the earliest possible intelligence of his victories to "our good city of Paris." From the accounts hitherto published, it appears, that a bulletin, dated the 16th, from the scene of action, ought to have been received in Paris and published in the Moniteur of the 22. The last bulletin appears in the Moniteur of the 18th. Here then we have an interval of four days without any intelligence but what is to be found in private letters, no two of which agree in the detail. How then are we to account for the interruption? Are we to suppose that four successive couriers were stopped and plundered of their despatches by the Austrians? This is not probable—
We are, therefore, sanguine enough to infer, from the silence of the official papers, that the enemy had no reason to exult in the progress they had made subsequent to the date of the last bulletin. The French funds had declined one per cent. from the 20th to the 21st instant.
A cabinet council was held yesterday at lord Mulgrave's office in Downing-street. It sat from two until five o'clock. In a few minutes after it broke up, the embassy for Berlin set out. Lord Harrowby, Mr. Hammond, and Mr. Montague, travelled in a coach and four, with two out-riders. Col. Anstruther, and Mr. Banting, Mr. Hammond's clerk, were in another. They were to sleep last night at Colchester, and to embark this day at Yarmouth, on board a frigate waiting there to convey them to the continent. His lordship's carriages and liveries were splendid in the extreme. Two couriers left town at eleven o'clock in the morning, to provide accommodation for his lordship and suite upon the road, and have every thing in readiness for their immediate departure from Yarmouth. It is now known that Prussia remonstrated against the seizure of Hanover, the levying of contributions on the Hanse Towns, and numerous other acts of tyranny and aggrandizement, which have marked the progress of Bonaparte's reign, with a degree of energy which excited the Corsican's resentment; and there is reason to believe that he would have attacked Prussia, if circumstances had not occurred to render Austria, in his opinion, a more eligible object of hostilities.
(Globe.)
October 29.
A private letter from Holland, dated last Saturday, arrived in town last night. It states that the general battle was fought last Saturday week, the 19th instant—that it was most obstinate and bloody, and that the Austrians made a great and vigorous resistance:—the battle lasted the greater part of the day. Victory, however, at length decided in favour of the strongest, and the Austrians were completely defeated—the whole line of the Iller was forced—Ulm and its magazines, cannon and baggage taken—and Gen. Mack, with the whole of his staff, made prisoners. The loss in killed and wounded, says the letter, was immense on the side of the Austrians—it was immense too, no doubt, on the part of the French. None of the names of the killed or wounded officers have yet transpired, but the letter adds, "that those who survived the battle were captured or dispersed; the whole of the Austrian army is represented as being nearly destroyed; not a vestige of what might be deemed one efficient corps remained;—those who escaped the sword or the chains of the enemy, who were not among the number of the killed, wounded, or prisoners, were broken into puny detachments, and scattered in various directions."
Such is the account contained in the private letter from Holland—it is not said whether the official report had been received by the Dutch government; but the intelligence contained in the letter that is arrived was universally circulated and credited in Holland. It is probable the disasters of the Austrians have been considerably exaggerated, but we fear it will be found that they have been great indeed!
A Gottenburgh mail arrived this morning—it has brought the following article in confirmation of the accounts that had been previously received.
Gottenburgh, Oct. 21.
The important news was yesterday received here of the King of Prussia having joined the coalition, and to-day it had been confirmed from various quarters.
The fleet from Jamaica is now all accounted for viz. sixty-eight arrived, and four lost.
The fleet from the Leeward Island consisted of 280 sail, 214 of which are arrived, three foundered, two taken, three taken and retaken, and eight missing, viz. the Ganges, Roud, from St. Kitts; the Princess Mary, King, from Surinam; Perseverance, Curtis, from Demerara; Minerva, Davidson, from Montserrat; the Brothers, Neil, and the Goldfinch, Carrington, from Tobago, all bound for London; the Mary, Wilson, from Grenada; and the Christopher, —, from St. Kitts, for the Clyde.
PARIS, October 22.
The telegraph has announced this day the grand event, which the last bulletins of the grand army led us to presage.
The Austrian army which had been hemmed in on every side, has been totally defeated. The garrison of Ulm has capitulated; 40,000 men have laid down their arms, and been made prisoners of war. Some corps that had fled towards the Tyrol, were vigorously pursued.
The consequences of such a victory are incalculable; all the passes of the Tyrol being in our possession, the army of the Archduke Charles is placed between the grand army and the army of general Massena. The routes to Vienna are open, and the Russian columns, which will certainly not alone oppose themselves to the victorious French army, have no other course to follow, but to return as they came. The history of Europe, for the last three centuries, presents not any event to be compared with this, or which could have such consequences.
(Gazette de France.)
A report was circulated at all the places of public amusement this evening, that a telegraphic despatch had arrived to government, at half past three, announcing the taking of Ulm, and that a battle had been fought and won, and 30,000 men either killed, wounded, or made prisoners.
(Publiciste.)
Some letters, which are not official, confirm the account of the capture of Ulm; they state, that some of the Austrian troops have gained the left bank of the Danube. It is probable that the delay of couriers from the imperial head-quarters, ought to be attributed to their march.
(Moniteur.)
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Ohio, Williams, 75 days from Nantz, Ballast, W. Hartshorn, Jun. Oct. 7, in lat. 41, 36, long. 18, 10, fell in with a number of spars and sails, picked up several much burnt, marked R. appeared to have belonged to a man of war. Nov. 28, in lat. 29, 15, long. 74, 24, spoke the sloop Sally, Austin, 3 days from New-York, bound to Newprovidence. Dec. 11, lat. 34, 21, long. 75, brig Enterprize, bound to Alexandria—supplied him with provisions—he having been plundered of all his provisions off the Havana, by a French privateer.
Brig Flora, Benthall, 43 days from Liverpool, Salt & Crates, Alex. Leckie. The ship Juno, Ritson, of this port sailed 10 days before. The ship Alexander, King, of this port was to sail about the 5th Nov.—Nov. 7, in lat. 49, long. 15, spoke the ship Duxbury, from Boston for Cherburgh, cut 35 days. Dec. 8, in lat. 37, 66, spoke the ship Lydia of Boston from Charleston, blowing hard, could not hear where bound but supposed to Liverpool.
Schr. Lydia, Livingston, 25 days from Guadalupe, Sugar & Coffee, Wm. Pennock. Dec. 2, in lat. 22, 40, long. 67, spoke brig Juno, Farinlee, from Dominica bound to N. York, 6 days out. Dec. 7, in lat. 28, 42, long. 71, 30, schr. Two Brothers, Cain, of and from Fredericksburg, bound to Turks-Island, 6 days out—lost his main boom.
Schr. Bellona, Adams, 29 days from Honduras, Logwood, Carter & Roan. November 30, off Cape Antonio, was boarded by a Spanish privateer & plundered of 500 dolls. in cash, winkets, &c. after 24 hours detention dismissed us. The British brig Friends, Metcalf, was to sail in 4 or 5 days for this port.
Ship Nanking, Dorr, 65 days from Lisbon, Salt & Fruit, to order.
Ship Industry, Wright, 75 days from Liverpool, Salt, &c. Wm. Pennock.
The sloop Amelia, Micks, has arrived at Charleston from Exuma—also, brig Carolina, Cox, from Campeachy.
Capt. Cox left at Campeachy, brig Sally, Ehrenstrom of Charleston, to sail in 3 weeks; brig Success, Brum, of New-York, captured on her passage from Jamaica, and condemned; schr. Two Brothers Jordan, of Edenton, also captured on her passage from Jamaica, and condemned without a trial; and the schr. Sea Horse formerly of Charleston. The ship Citizen, of New-Orleans, having sailed from Campeachy for Havanna, was followed out of the port by a Spanish privateer, captured and brought back; she was afterwards cut out of the port by an English privateer. One of the reasons assigned by the Spaniards for the capture and condemnation of American vessels is, because we speak the same language with the English. The ship Eliza, Claiborne, for Philadelphia, sailed in company with capt. Cox.—Captains Masservey, Jordan and Brum, are passengers in the South-Carolina.
The ship Annawon, Clark, from Philadelphia arrived at Hoyle, the 28th Oct. The Ann, (of New-York) with a cargo of 520 bds tobacco, and 45 bales of cotton, from Virginia to Bordeaux, was met a wreck at sea on the 3d of Oct. The capt. and crew were taken off, and arrived at Bristol in one of the Jamaica convoy. The Neptune, Stanwood, from New-Orleans, is captured by a French privateer.—The Hannah, —, from Boston to Amsterdam, is detained, and sent into Dover.
Vessels advertised in Gore's Liverpool Gazette of the 31st of October.
Ships Joseph, Jackson, for Portland; Caroline, Scott, for do. Neptune, Stanton, for New-York to sail the first week in November; Chatham, Wasson, for do. to sail in a few days; Olive, Richards, for Baltimore, to sail the 5th November; Cato, Snow, for New-York, to sail the 20th Nov. William, Hales, for Boston, uncertain; South-Carolina, Sampson, for New-Orleans, to sail the 12th November; Fannie, Whitmarsh, for Charleston, to sail 10th November; Mount Vernon, Goss, for do. to sail the 20th November. Brig Hannah, Cornwell, for New-York, to sail in a few days.
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS,
Imported in the Ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale,
CONSISTING OF
Windsor Beans, Green and Yellow Savoy, Long Pod do. White Brocoli, White Blossom do. Hardy Green do. Early Magenta, Purple Branching do. Early French do. Early and Late Cauliflowers, Early Charlton do. James' Keeping Onion, Early Nicholas do. Madeira and Welch do. Golden Hotsper do. Red and Silver Skinned do. Crown and Egg do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Blue Prussian do. Red, Round, and Yellow do. Imperial Green do. Hanover and Stone do. Spanish Mosotto, do. Tankard do. Large Roumeval do. Ice and Cabbage Lettice, Dwarf Profit do. Hardy Hammersmith do. Dwarf Marrow do. Brown, Dutch, and Loaf do. Tall Green do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Wells Marrow do. Early Frame do. Early Yellow Snap, Patagonian do. Negro French do. Long and Short Prickly do. Black Speckled do. Large Orange Carrot, Purple Speckled do. Early Horn do. and Farnsrip, Chinese and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Harbourand White do. Fall and Dwarf Nasturtion, Early Salmon Radish, Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Salmon and Scarlet do. Green Curled Endive, Short Top and Naples do. Broad Leaved Leek, Red and White Turnip do. Salsapary and Scorzonera, Long White Transparent do. Artichoke and Asparagus, Black Spanish do. Chardon and Chervil, Early York Cabbage, Pimpernell and Root Scarcity, Sugar Loaf do. Round and Prickly Spinach, Early and Late Buttersea, Broad Cress and Pepper Grass, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Mushroom Spawn, Large Drum Head do. Hemlock and Okra, German Red do. Saffron and Rape. Colewort and Borecole,
A choice assortment of
Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS;
White and Red Clover; Lucerne, Furze Top, Bed Top, and Burnet Grass SEEDS; Furze SEED for making Hedges.
Likewise,
Scotch and Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, and Fine Durham Mustard.—By the next arrival he will be further supplied with the best of those articles.
Samuel Osborne,
Main-Street, near the Old Market place.
Dec. 16. 1m 352
FRESH RICE.
THIS DAY landing from the Sloop Astra, captain Prior, from Charleston,
80 tierces fresh RICE, which I will sell low. MARTIN FISK.
ALSO,
50 Barrels MACKAREL, and 3 From Sloop Fora, 50 do. HERRINGS. } capt. Chase.
Dec. 16. tf 353
Green Coffee and Sugar.
Now Landing from on board the Schooner Lydia, captain Livingston, from Guadalupe.
41 Hogsheads SUGAR,
8 Hds. } 14 Tierces } BEST GREEN COFFEE. 12 Bags }
For Sale by
William Pennock.
December 16. 3w 354
LINDSAY AND WHEELER,
Respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk That the Astonishing Invisible LADY,
THE ACOUSTIC TEMPLE,
Incomprehensible Chrysal, and Reflecting Mirrou, Is now exhibited at the house of Mrs. Winchester, Commerce-Street, and will continue to town but ten days.
The Amateurs of Science and Curious Experiments will find in this Exhibition, the most surprising Phenomenon that has ever been discovered in Acoustics; the proprietors therefore flatter themselves, that the enlightened and liberal publick will honour his performance with the same degree of applause which has so uniformly attended it in Paris, London, Liverpool, and New-York.
This Inexplicable, Auricular, and Optical Illusion, which professes to expose the practices of artful imposters, pretended magicians, and exorcists, and open the eyes of those who still foster an absurd belief in ghosts, witches, conjurations, doomanies, &c. will enable the attentive observer to form a just idea of the artifices by which they have imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this, and former ages; and afford also to the spectator an interesting and pleasing entertainment.
** People of Colour admitted on Fridays.
N. B. Likenesses done on Paper—also, elegantly painted on Glass, with enamelled borders, and set in burnished Gold Frames of different kinds, &c. Dec. 16. 6t* 355
WALKER'S Packet will sail for Baltimore TO-MORROW. Dec. 16.
Will be Sold at Publick Auction, On FRIDAY next at 12 o'clock, At Martin's Court, opposite the Exchange, All the Household and Kitchen Furniture, belonging to the estate of Charles Young, dec'd.
Also,
A Negro Woman and Child.
Richard F. Burke.
Dec. 13.
351
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to
Warren Ashley, Administrator.
Who will sell on Friday the 20th inst. at the late dwelling house of the deceased, in Princess-Ann County,
All his Stock of every kind, together with the Household and Kitchen Furniture, a negro Man and Boy, a parcel of Corn, Fodder, and Oats. Six months credit will be given and bond with approved security required; at the same time the Plantation will be rented for one year.
December 9.
tds
339
A Valuable Seat on Puncoteague.
WILL BE SOLD, on the 26th day of December next, upon the premises,
That Valuable SEAT
on the head of Puncoteague Creek, late the residence of David Bowman, Esq. deceased. There are on the premises, which contain about eight acres of Land, a handsome two story Dwelling-House, just finished, having two rooms and an entry below, a Dairy, Smoke-House, Kitchen, convenient Store House, and other necessary buildings.—The payments by direction of the Will of the deceased, will be by three annual installments, carrying interest from the day of sale, secured by bonds with approved security, and a mortgage on the premises; possession given on the day of sale.—Few situations on the Eastern-Shore are esteemed more desirable than this now offered for sale: lying on the head of the most navigable creek on the Eastern-Shore, in a very productive part of the County of Accomack, where living is cheap, and having proved from experience an excellent stand for a store, it is certainly a property that must be very desirable to any person wishing to fix themselves, and such an one as is but seldom for sale.
JOHN S. KER,
WILLIAM SEYMOUR, } Executors.
Accomack County, Nov. 19. t20Dec. 307
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by Mr. EDWARD JOHNSTON to the Subscriber, WILL BE SOLD, Upon the premises, at Publick Auction, to the highest bidder, on the 23d day of December next, the unexpired term of and in the
LOT OF LAND,
on Commerce-Street, at present occupied by the said Johnston, together with its appurtenances, as conveyed to the Subscriber—Upon this Lot there is erected a new and excellent Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE—The Lease is for a long term of years, and is renewable forever, upon the payment of a moderate annual ground rent.—The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale.
L. W. Tazewell, Trustee.
November 22.
tds
296
For SALE or RENT, For One or more Years, that VALUABLE
LITTLE FARM WETWOOD,
About one Mile from the Borough, Containing about 97 acres of choice Land, the soil produces Clover, &c. of superior quality to any in this part of the country. There are two good Dwelling Houses, Kitchen, a large Barn, and sundry other Houses; a large Apple Orchard, with a number of excellent Cherry and other Fruit Trees. The Garden, with a little attention, would be very profitable. This Farm is well worth the attention of many, as a pleasant retreat in the summer, and the great advantages arising from the ready sale of the productions of an industrious farmer, from such a promising soil.
ALSO,
Will be Rented, for One or more Years,
That large and commodious Wharf, belonging to the estate of John Hutchings, deceased, with a commodious Ware-House. The situation of this Wharf is well worth the attention of any Gentleman concerned in navigation, particularly in the West-India trade, as there are considerable vacant lands very suitable for Lumber Yards, &c. The great convenience of this Wharf is, that three ships may lay and load at the front, one at the end, and a small vessel within the wharf. It is also a commodious place for any Gentleman in the line of repairing vessels. There is also a small Wharf, about 60 feet to the westward of this, adjoining two hulks, which might be profitable to any Gentleman in the Lumber Line. If this property is not sold or rented by the 1st of January, it will then be rented on the premises, at 11 o'clock. For terms apply to
Capt. WM. CAMMACK, or
JOHN BROWN,
Administrator of the Estate of John Hutchings, dec'd. Nov. 29. tds 311
LANDS FOR SALE.
750 acres lying near the New Dragon Bridge, in King and Queen County. This tract will be disposed of altogether, or divided into lots of 2 or 300 acres to suit purchasers.
ALSO,
400 acres in the county of Gloucester, lying near Capahosick ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Thomas Fox, and distant about eight or nine miles from the Court-House.
ALSO,
1140 acres in Middlesex county, lying on the Piankatank River, which affords the greatest abundance of Fish, Crabs, and Oysters, of superior quality. On this tract (generally called Barn Elms) there is a commodious Dwelling-House, with all the necessary out-houses, for the convenience of a large family.
As it is presumed that no person will be disposed to purchase without first seeing the lands, it is deemed unnecessary here to give a description of them, or the terms on which they will be sold. The subscriber may be consulted on the business any time after the date hereof at Barn Elms.
Carter B. Berkeley.
December 6.
1aw6w
330
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c.
THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the Royal Gazette and Bahama Advertiser, published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, early and correct information to subscribers

WM. H. MCCUTCHEON, No. 41, MAIN-STREET, Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, At the most reduced prices for CASH, Among which are, 6-4 and 7-4 Cloths, White and coloured Threads, Cassimeres, Coatings, Dimities, Muslinettes, Forrest Cloths, Printed Jeans and Marseilles Rose and Striped Blankets, Quiltings, Red, Green, and Blue Serges, Bumbazets, Wildbores, and Red and Green Baizes, Durants, Flannels, Fancy Cords, Chintzes and Calicoes, Thicksets and Velvets, Furniture do. 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Black and Coloured India German Dowlasses, Persians, Tickenburgs and Hessians, Bandanno and Flag Hdkfs. Brown Holland, 9-8 & 6-4 Cambric Muslins, India Cottons, Cotton Stripes, 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Back and Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs, Coloured do. do. Pulicat and Romal do. Book Muslins and Book Mus- Silk Shawls, lin Handkerchiefs, 5-4 and 6-4 Satin Check Fine India Book Muslins, Cambric Shawls, Linen Checks, Ribbons, Guernsey Frocks, Fine India Sewing Silks, Swansdown, Turkey Downs, English do. do. and Toilettes, Purple and Fancy Shawls, Men and Womens' Worsted Madras Handkerchiefs, and Cotton Hose, Coat and Vest Buttons, Eins, 3-1-2, 4-1-2, & 5 lbs. Scissors, Razors & Penknives.
ALSO, A few Pipes Country GIN. December 4. tf 324
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given.) A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas New- ton, jun. Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. November 13. tf 275
COCKE & SANFORD, No. 40, Main-Street. Have imported in the Brig Triton, from London, an extensive assortment of FASHIONABLE FANCY GOODS, Which they offer by Retail or Wholesale, at very moderate prices for prompt payment. October 18. 2m 215
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. ** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. 279
MARTIN FISK, Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale, 100 crates Crockery Ware, well assorted, 150 kegs F & FF Powder, 5 tons Shot, 150 cans Wrought Nails 4. 6. 8. 10. 20d. 60 kegs White Lead, 50 bolts Oznaburgs, 20 casks Hibbert's Porter, 50 boxes Short Pipes, 1500 lb. Seine Twine, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY. ON HAND, 20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee, 25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 50 chests Hyson 15 do. Hyson Skin } TEAS. 10 do. Young Hyson 8 do. Imperial 10 Hhds. Old Antigua Rum, 60 barrels Rye Whiskey, 50 do. Apple Brandy. October 4. tf 184
FOR RENT, (Possession whereof will be given the 1st of December.) The Three Story Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, at present occupied by Mr. Allmand—A Tenement on Town-Point, conveniently ac- commodated for the residence of a small family, possession may be had immediately—and the Dwelling-House, Wharf, Ware-house, and Lumber Yard in the town of Portsmouth, in the occupancy of Mr. Jordan Marchant.—The last mentioned property will be disposed of separately or together, and pos- session delivered on the 1st day of January next. John Nicolson. November 11. 3w 268
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
REMOVAL. THOMAS LUMSDEN, Watch-Maker, &c. HAS removed from No. 3, Water-Street, to the Brick- House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hedges.—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to me- rit a continuation of their patronage. October 23. 3M 227
NOTICE. THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled con- cerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons in- debted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 12. tf 201
TO RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October.) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Proudfoot. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. September 6. tf 134
FOR SALE, A very handsome SADDLE MARE, who goes well in harness—also, a SADDLE HORSE, re- markably easy in all his gaits.—Enquire at the Office of the Ledger. November 6. 2m 257
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that hand-some house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfac- tory. September 25. tf 109
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7-1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3d per M. 3d, do. 2s 7-1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7-1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7-1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 303
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN. FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter, Containing a General View of the Principles and Improve- ments of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work.—It is a system of chemistry divested of such tech- nical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to Improvements in various Arts. Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under diffi- culties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the ma- jority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its an- nals, the study has become one of the most useful and inter- esting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantick scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wis- dom displayed in the operations of nature may be contem- plated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void." To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying airs, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in che- mistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the la- dies as well as gentlemen. The respectable Collectors of land will be much benefitted by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making ma- nures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best a- dapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder manufactories as to enable the French government to prosecute their war!
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate be- tween the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the consti- tutions of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Wine; and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals. The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Saltpetre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tan- ning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vege- table Matter—Of Dying and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry. No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cul- tivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often mispent by the ar- tists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following ex- tracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jeffer- son—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon. "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The com- mon herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vi- negar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chantell has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to com- mon life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good trea- tises on these subjects should receive general approbation. "Accept of my salutations, "and assurances of respect. "TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT-VERNON, 19th September 1805. "I have long thought that work upon the plan you sug- gest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by point- ing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will think, do great good to society and . . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompa- ny you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can. "BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Con- nection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to com- municate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which estab- lish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land. You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and in- teresting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear. T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work —with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Sub- scribers at Three Dollars, per copy. ** Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
MUSEUM NATURE, Of Norfolk and Portsmouth. THE liberality of a number of friends of the Arts and Sciences, in Norfolk, having enabled the undersigned to make a beginning with this Institution, he has taken the house and lot, formerly occupied by Mr. Riffaud as a publick garden, on the south side of the New Bridge, and feels con- fident that his labours and exertions will meet with ample en- couragement from the liberal and enlightened communities of this, and of the neighbouring towns and counties. The institution will consist of a Botanical Garden, con- taining specimens of all the vegetable productions of this country, and furnished with green-houses, for all such exotic and rare plants, as may be procured from abroad, of a cabinet of Natural Curiosities, composed of indigenous and exotic Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Shells, Minerals, &c. scientifically classed and arranged, according to their various classes, orders, genera and species; and finally of a menage of all kinds of living Animals, Birds, Reptiles, &c. He takes the liberty of soliciting the aid and assistance of the Inhabitants of this State, for the speedy increase of the collections, by favouring his infant institution with all such natural productions and curiosities, as they may have in their possession, and have no particular use for: whether Animals, living or dead; Vegetables, or Minerals. Every object thus proffered, will be carefully preserved, with the name of the donor thereof; and will serve as a lasting proof of his taste and love for Arts and Science, and of his liberality towards the Institution. Subscriptions for the forwardness and increase of this un- dertaking, at the rate of 25 dollars, bearing interest at six per cent. per annum, and to be reimbursed at the expiration of two years, are still solicited and received at the Museum; at the Book-Store of Messrs. A. C. Jordan, & co. and at Mr. Riffaud's, at Norfolk. Besides the interest of their money, the subscribers to these terms, have the privilege of visiting, at their pleasure, and free from all expences, the Museum Nature, whereof they will be considered to be the founders and chief promoters. DELACOSTE. November 22. 295
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almirante, Capt. Stover A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offers for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Holland. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufac- tory prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 150 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
TO RENT, THE Warehouses at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides.—Possession may be had of them on the 1st of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them. Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56-1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses— at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 25
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ships Fredonia & Dumfries, from Liverpool, his WOOLLENS AND HARDWARE. AND ALSO, By the Brig Triton, Captain Fraser, from London, An extensive choice assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS. All of which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms. October 18. 2m 213 For Sale by the Subscriber, 60 Crates well assorted Earthenware, Just received by the ship Leonidas, from Liverpool. And in Store, 40 Puncheons W. Island RUM, 5 do. Old Jamaica do. 3 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes best Holland GIN. 80 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES, 9 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 18 Boxes 8 by 10 WINDOW GLASS, 26 Kegs best British GUNPOWDER, 2 Hogsheads Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, 31 Hogsheads Low Land TOBACCO, 45 Kegs Manufactured do. Petersburg Inspection, 60 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. Alexander Maclure. December 6. 9t 329
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. In consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants con- cerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that accor- ding to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under this said Act, as an American vessel. 114 John Hamilton.
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately.) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
NOTICE. The Members of the Mutual As- surance Society, against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their Annual Gen- eral Meeting, to be held on the first Monday in January next, which is the sixth day of the said month. Any Member which doth not attend, at the said Meeting, in person or by proxy duly authorised, will be represented by the Member of the State Legislature, of the County, or the Senator of the District, wherein such absentee resides. W. F. AST, Principal Agent, M. A. S. ** The Printers in this State are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks. Richmond, Nov. 25, 1805. 1aw4w 325
FOR RENT, That beautiful SEAT near Portsmouth, called THE COTTAGE, It may be had with or without the Farm annexed, which, in point of fertility, is equal to any land in the lower country— Some farming utensils, and the following negroes for hire: Two young women, one an excellent wash- er and ironer, and can cook; the other a house servant and sempstress—two boys of size to take in the house and run of errands, and several men. I am authorised to sell a like- ly young negro man. A STORE-HOUSE, near the Market in Portsmouth, is for rent.—Enquire of William Leigh. Portsmouth, Dec. 6. 2aw3w 332
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 8th inst. a Ne- gro Lad by the name of GEORGE, or GEORGE BAN- KER, about 18 years of age, 5 feet two or three inches high, slim made and very black, has a down look when spoken to; had on when he went off, a coarse hat, blue jacket and oz- naburg or canvas trousers. I will give the above reward to any person who will apprehend the said boy, and deliver him to me on board the sloop Patty, lying at Myer's wharf, or to William Jones, Jailor, Norfolk, who in my absence can identify him. George Clarke. N. B. On being asked he will no doubt acknowledge he once was a chimney sweeper in New-York. Dec. 9.
COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small- Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. ** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour.
JUST RECEIVED, From Charleston, and for Sale at this Office, PRICE ONE DOLLAR, A FEW COPIES OF INDEPENDENCE, Comedy, in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Charles- ton, with unbounded applause, By WILLIAM IFOOR, Of St. George, Dorchester, South-Carolina. October 4. 6t 186
TO PRINTERS. I WILL DISPOSE OF A FONT OF BURGEIS TYPE, Upon which the Publick Ledger is at present printed. It consists of about 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, with French and Latin accents; has been carefully used; and is almost as good as when new. Should the whole be too much, any one who might incline to purchase ONE HALF, will please to make application, by letters post paid, or personally, at this Office. The terms will be liberal, and a credit will be given, if required, to a purchaser who can give good security in Norfolk or Baltimore. John Cowper.
THE SPIRIT OF THE PUBLICK JOURNALS; BEING an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. and which have appeared in the news- papers of the United States during the year 1805. ** The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the Baltimore Evening Post, are requested to give the above ad- vertisement a few insertions in their papers. When publish- ed, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. August 28.
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.