Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-10-31 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 31, 1806.
[NO. 46.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 13   Beef, cargo bbl. 9   Prime 9 10   Mess 14   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 83   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Peach, 90   Apple, new, 50   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 7   Navy. 5   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. None.   Candles, Dipt 19   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. 25   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22   Caracas 31 33   Coffee, W. India lb. 30 32   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 22 23 Scarce.   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28   Surinam None Scarce   Duck, American bolt.   Ravens 16 17   Russia 20 22   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Sup. bbl. 6 50   Fine 6   X Middlings 4 75   Middlings 4 75   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bbl. 4 25 4 50   Shad 7   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 15 1 20   N. E. 1st p. 65 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 65   Barley 50   Oats   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 16   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60   Camp. 70   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. 4 4 50   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 35 40   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 75 80   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, None   Pitch, bbl. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 16 50   Prime 18   Mess 21   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4 25   Rice, 100lb. 4   Rosin, bbl. 3   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 85 87   Antigua, 3d p. 82 85   St. Croix, 3d p. 80 83   W. Island, 3d p. 70 75   Country, 43 50   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 85   Isle May, 80   St. Ubes, 65   Cadiz, 65   Liverpool, 60   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castle, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 11   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 60   barrel 15   do. red oak 18   Tar, bbl. 2 25 2 38   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 7   Petersburg, 6 6 50   Rappah. 4 50 6   Tallow, Rus. in, lb. None Scarce   American, 14 16   Turpentine, bbl. 2 25 2 50   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None Plenty   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 200 300   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 86 90   Sherry, 1 20 1 25   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 90  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3 4 1-4 France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 5 6 In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 3 1-2 4 Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3 1-2 4 British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 3 4 Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 5 6 Porto Rico, - - - - - 3 1-2 4 Havana, - - - - - 3 City of St. Domingo, - - - - - 4 Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 5 1-2 Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 5 Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 5 per cent. discount, looking up. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 430 dollars for 100l. sterl.
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
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. Josiah Cowper.
For Boston, The Schooner COLUMBIA, Thomas Hawes, Master, will positively sail in three days. For freight or passage, apply to October 29. FISK & CATLETT.
For Philadelphia, The fast-sailing Sloop JULIET, Capt. Sneden, now lying at Maxwell's wharf, will sail on Saturday. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board. October 29. 2
For Charter, The fine new Ship Moses Brown, burthen 336 tons, can receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to MOSES MYERS. October 28. tf
LANDING on Town-Point, out of the brig Catharine, 76 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. For Sale by  Robert Dickson.
The CATHARINE, burthen 1400 barrels, is offered for Charter. October 22. tf 281
FOR SALE, A fine new pilot-boat built Schooner, burthen about 100 tons, built of the very best materials that Matthews county will afford, and very fast sail-workmen—fitted for in a few days, a great bargain will be given. October 22. D. R. Wadley, & Co. 284
For LONDON, The well-known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 hds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or August 20. N. Heron. 98
FOR SALE, The fine new Pilot Boat Schooner COMET, burthen about 120 tons, will sail uncommonly fast, built in the very best manner, and will be fast very soon. For terms apply to Mr. Litchfield on board, at New-ton's wharf, or October 17. Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. 3w 271
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The good Ship JOHN & AVICE, J. L. Baker, master, burthen 160 tons. Also, The Brig HARRET, John Wills, master, burthen 107 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to the master on board, or October 13. Christopher Fry.
Who offers for Sale, 27 Casks Brown Stout, containing 6 1/2 doz. each, Imported in the Ship John and Avice, from London, and 2,500 bushels excellent Salt, from Crooked-Island, on board the brig Harriet. October 13. tf 250
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY, Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co of Peterburg, or to October 10. T. & W. A. Armitstead. 248
For Liverpool, The very excellent Ship MENTOR, Stephen Waterman, master, two years and an half old, and burthen 350 hds.—she is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 20th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or Oct. 8. N. Heron. 239
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED, Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogsheads burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in all this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to October 7. Christopher Fry. 235
For SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogsheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Sept. 24. Warren Ashley. 202
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary, Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. August 20. George Murray, & Co. 102
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Captain Vickery, to a port in France, burthen 350 hogsheads. August 25. C. & F. Whittle. 112
For Liverpool, The good Ship LAURA, Thomas Hoole, master, burthen about 260 hds. Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure.
Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do Earthenware. And in Store,
8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 73 crates Earthenware; 38 Hogsheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 hds. Cogniac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 cases Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Castile Soap; 25 baskets 1 1/2 cases Anniseed. 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 195
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogsheads burthen.
Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 23. 128
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, AREUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership.
Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, AREUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & AREUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern.
Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
FOR SALE, BILLS OF EXCHANGE, drawn by Edward Stopford, Esq. commander of his majesty's ship Chichester, at 30 days sight, on the commissioners of the navy, for repairs to the said ship. Apply to William Gray. October 17. tf 370
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marseilles, 600 hds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 3 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by  Moses Myers.
Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 120 hds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes West India Gin; 800 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf 251
FOR SALE, 400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf 265
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinheba Dana. October 10. tf 245
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz.
Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, } Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
FALL GOODS. The Subscribers have now received the whole of their  FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper. Sept. 12. J. & W. Southgate. 2m 179
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterl. in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at sixty days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 196
10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES, 700 Groce CORKS, 500 lb. excellent GLUE, 11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS, 105 Boxes Window GLASS, 175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS, 27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. July 28. tf 25
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Maritime CORDIALS. Oct. 7. tf 230
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix, 5 bales Oznaburghs and Tickenburghs—entitled to drawback. James Young. October 17. tf 272
At Private Sale, 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Caddies; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do., 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Irish Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Muffin, 1 do. Thickets and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17. 269
We have for SALE, on low terms, 18 Pines, 11 Hogsheads, 3 Qr. Casks } Madeira WINE, A Cargo of Isle of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stoved do. 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 27
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce, 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS,
15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do; Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 2 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfbacks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric, Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4 3-4 6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 65, Main-Street—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
Aloe, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Cocculus, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Guns Ammonial, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice reduced, Manna Fiake, in sorbs. Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Rhamnus Cajoli, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, L

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHOW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING OCT. 31, 1806.
Yesterday arrived here from Cadiz, the schooner Eliza Anne, Herbert.—Captain H. has favoured us with a Gibraltar paper of the 6th of September, but it contains nothing worthy of notice.—Left Cadiz the 16th September. In the Eliza Ann came several French gentlemen, who were put on board from the Cambrian frigate; these gentlemen report that the following vessels have been captured by the Cambrian and Bellona, between the 22d and 26th of October:—
By the Cambrian—Ship Enterprize, Patterson, from Bordeaux, sent to Halifax; ship Messenger, Ledet, of New-York, from Guadaloupe; schooner Aspasia, from Cayenne, to Boston.—By the Bellona; ship Polly of New-York, from Guadaloupe.
A gentleman from Baltimore, has favoured us with a paper, from which we extract Paris intelligence to the 6th of September. The French government had at last noticed the refusal of Russia to ratify the treaty made by D'Oubril. The terms in which this circumstance is noticed by the Moniteur , leave but little doubt of the renewal of hostilities, and in which we shall expect to see Austria and Prussia included; the following is given as a statement of the forces of the probable contending parties before the treaty of Presburg.
   Cavalry. Infantry. Total.     France, 88,000 516,000 604,000   Russia, 62,000 340,000 402,000   Prussia, 44,000 232,000 276,000   Austria, 40,000 170,000 210,000  
II. B. Majesty's Cutter, Zenobia, commanded by lieutenant Hamilton, 8 days from Bermuda, is on shore near Currutuck inlet, having a pilot on board.
Yesterday morning, an affair of honour took place between the first and the — Lieutenant of H. B. Majesty's ship Chichester, repairing in this port, which terminated fatally to the former, who was shot through the head, and expired instantly.
Extract of a letter to the Editors of the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
"St. Louis, September 23.
"Concerning the safe arrival of Messrs. Lewis and Clark, who went 2 years and 4 months ago to explore the Missouri, to be anxiously wished for by every one, I have the pleasure to mention, that they arrived here about one hour ago, in good health, with only the loss of one man, who died. They visited the Pacific Ocean, which they left on the 27th of March last. They would have been here about the 1st of August, but for the detention they met with from snow and frost in crossing the mountains on which are eternal snows. Their journal will no doubt be not only interesting to us all, but a fortune for the worthy and laudable adventurers. When they arrived, 3 cheers were fired. They really have the appearance of Robinson Crusoes—dressed entirely in buckskins. We shall know all very soon—I have had no particulars yet."
Capt. Lincoln, on his passage to the Havanna, on the 27th of August lat. 33, 42, long 73, 46, in the morning spoke the French frigate Cybelle, since put into the Chesapeake in distress, and at 9 o'clock the same evening fell in with and was boarded from the French 80 gun ship Regulus, Admiral L'Hermite, who enquired after the Cybelle, as they were in the gale of the 19th with her, and fearing she had foundered; they said their ship had received no damage in the gale and would stand for the Cybelle; but it is most probable they stood on for Europe, as she has not since been heard of. Thus all the French ships and frigates, except the President of 44 guns which sailed from Martinico in the summer are accounted for.
Philadelphia paper.
CONTINUATION OF
Late European Advices
From Papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, from London.
LONDON, September 7.
INSURRECTION IN CALABRIA.
It is rather extraordinary that the latest dispatches which government seem to have received from Sir John Stuart should be of the 6th of July, and that no dispatches at all appear to have arrived from Sir Sidney Smith; though we know, and the French confess, that he took the fortress of Amantea—individuals have received Italian Gazettes, printed at Messina of the 30th July; we received one ourselves of that date. They are totally silent upon the subject of Sir John Stuart's return to that Island, though he mentions in his dispatches of the 6th that he was about to march to the southward, with the intention of re-embarking for Sicily.—A private letter is said to have been received from Sicily of the 5th ult. stating, that Sir John Stuart was then on the point of embarking from Calabria. These official accounts from Messina mention further successes. They state, that the principle of insurrection had extended almost to the gates of Naples, and that all was agitation and apprehension—that the court was kept in a perpetual state of alarm—that our successes had encouraged the inhabitants—that general Verdié had been worsted at Cozenza—that some successes were gained over the French at Lauria—that Lagonero had surrendered to the royalists as well as Montesano—that the coast as far as Eboli, which is but a few miles from Salerno, was in the power of the Royalists—that Regnier was in the utmost danger at Catanzaro—that he would have been surrounded by the Royal-
ists there, had he not made a timely retreat to Col-irona—that he was not able to maintain himself there, but was in danger of being cut to pieces by the Royalists—that he was forced to fall back all the way to Cassano and Castroville, where at length, say the French papers he effected a junction with Massena. The Messina Gazette states the mass in arms to be very numerous, one column alone under one leader, Pau De Crana, is stated at 5000 men; finally, it asserts that the insurrection is general, and that the enemy begin to feel apprehensions even for the safety of Naples. The French papers afford us ample reason to believe that the accounts in the Messina Gazette are not exaggerated. They mention the fact of the Royalists being at Montesano, where they sustained and action with the French—that they were in great force at Vicignano and Abellina, particularly in the former place, where the whole district was in arms—that an action was fought at Vicignano, where both parties, after fighting on the plain, continued the battle in the streets. The French, with the savage ferocity with which they carry on the war, set fire to the place, and put to death every person found in arms. Of the real state of Calabria, the articles from Naples, in the French papers, confess themselves to be ignorant, the communication being cut off; they confess, too, that several conspiracies have been discovered even in Naples, and that a plan of insurrection at Portici, Resina, and other places in the vicinity, was to have broken out, but was discovered. These are sufficient proofs of the prevalence and extent of the insurrection against the usurped government.
General Sir John Stuart appears to have evinced no less wisdom and humanity during his command in Calabria, than gallantry and military talents.—He issued three proclamations, the first dated July 1, immediately on the landing of the British troops in Calabria, and is a most animated persuasive to courage, loyalty, and union. The second was issued on the 7th July, after the total defeat of the French army. It holds out the example of such happy success as a farther incitement to the Calabrians to join in establishing the authority of their legitimate sovereign; it offers them arms and ammunition, not to be used for private vengeance, but against the common enemy; and while the brave general congratulates them on the fortunate success of the British arms, he expresses his anxiety that humanity should accompany their progress. "Above all," says he, "I charge you to treat the prisoners, that may fall into your power, well. I further command you to send out constant parties of patrols, to collect the stragglers and wounded in your mountains and forests. For every prisoner that you conduct in safety to the British army, you shall be rewarded. I promise to give you six ducats for each private, and twenty ducats for each officer."
Let the conduct of the British commander and of his army be contrasted with the atrocious enormities of the French, even in their flight, plundering the villages, assassinating the inhabitants, every where marking their retreat by rapine and devastation, as if it was a crime in the poor peasants to have witnessed the discomfiture and dishonour of their arms. Such horrid acts of outrage prompted general Stuart to send forth his third proclamation, on the 18th July, in which after a fair statement of facts, he reminds the French commanders, that not only many of their declared and known partisans were in his power, but that the signal success of the army under his command had placed in his hands above three thousand prisoners. "If, therefore," he concludes, "such violences are not put an end to in future, I shall not only deem myself justified, but even compelled by my duty, to have recourse to the severe, but indispensable law of reprisals."
September 8.
Just as our paper was going to press, we received Paris papers to the 4th inst. and Dutch to the 6th. The following are the articles of most importance contained in them:
"Paris, Sept. 3.
"Captain Jerome Buonaparte, who commanded the Veteran, arrived in France on the 26th ult. He gives an account that he had left the squadron under the command of vice-admiral Willaumez, in the best condition, having made 80 rich prizes, and being in pursuit of a numerous convoy."
"It is impossible to give a detailed account of the operations of our squadron which is commanded by that admiral, as it would unfold the object of his mission. It is sufficient to say, that he has already injured the English commerce to the amount of twenty millions of francs."
"The Veteran celebrated the feast of the emperor on the 15th of August, in a manner very honourable to its captain and brave crew. The following is the account of it, taken from the Journal:
August 15.
"At the dawn of day we perceived two English ships of war, escorting a convoy of sixteen sail. A general cry of "Long live the Emperor," resounded through the ship, which in an instant crowded all its sails. Being arrived within cannon shot, we hoisted English colours. The enemy made signals, to which he did not answer; but observing that the ships dispersed, and sought for safety in flight, we hoisted the French flag, accompanied it with a discharge of cannon. The frigates manoeuvred, and a part of the convoy followed their example. The Veteran immediately pursued those to windward, which were twelve in number, of which she took nine."
   The Alexander, 210 tons.   The John & Isabella, 350 tons.   The Janus, 350 tons.   The Silver Eel, 400 tons.   The Success, 55 tons.   The William, 70 tons.   The Esther, 300 tons.   The Hilton, 200 tons.   The Lydia, 210 tons.  
"The convoy was coming from Quebec, was laden with masts, tar, skins, and other produce of that colony. The prizes are valued at five million of francs."
"On the 16th, at 4 P. M. the Veteran having collected the English crews, and what was most valuable of the cargoes, set the vessels on fire, and took advantage of several American vessels which she met, to dispose of the English sailors on board them."
"During the nine months that the Veteran has been on her cruise, she has lost but five men. The crew have constantly been in good health. Some scurbutic symptoms made their appearance before
the ship arrived at St. Salvador, where the men were perfectly cured."
"Admiral Cochrane, with four ships and two frigates, appeared at the distance of three leagues to the windward of the French squadron off Tortola; but that Admiral perceiving that the French squadron manoeuvred to bring him to an engagement, put to sea, and, having the wind, soon disappeared."
"The French division which cruized off Greenland, appears also to have had great success."
"That of captain L'Hermite has taken upwards of fifty of the enemy's vessels. According to the intelligence we have received in an indirect way, many other French cruisers have been equally destructive to the English commerce. Upwards of two hundred English merchantmen have been taken or sunk since the 1st of July."
"The emperor, on Monday last, went to the camp of Meudon. He arrived in a calèche , at eleven o'clock, accompanied by general Junot, his principal aid-de-camp, and governor of Paris. The arrival of the emperor having spread throughout the environs, the inhabitants hastened to enjoy the presence of his majesty, and their number was so great, that it became necessary to prohibit their entrance into the camp. The emperor went into his tent, where he remained for some time, and came out of it surrounded by general officers. The troops, who had been for several days in expectation of him, and who were all under arms to execute the grand evolutions under the orders of their commanders, perceived at a distance his majesty mounted on horseback, and immediately joined in the cry of Vive L'Empereur , at the same time raising their casques above their bayonets. The emperor passed the front of these troops, consisting of fifteen thousand men, infantry and cavalry. A detachment of the Gendarmerie had arrived to join the cavalry in this camp."
"These troops being conducted into the plain which extends between Clamart and le Plessis, were divided into twelve platoons, one half of which were opposed to the other. They represented, under the immediate command of his majesty, the battle of Austerlitz. These manoeuvres continued a much longer time than those which concluded in that victory, which put an end to the war. They began at noon, and did not cease till six in the next evening. Those whom the discharge of musketry had called from the surrounding country, were mounted upon the hillocks that were on the outside of the camp, and followed with an eager eye the motions of the emperor, who was distinguishable by the simplicity of his dress, and the rapidity of his course, when, in order to command a counter-march, he darted away from the generals who accompanied him. The emperor afterwards passed through the camp, attentively examined its position, visited the tents of the soldiers, gave orders to change the form of the camp, again entered his tent, changed his dress, and then returned to St. Cloud with general Junot, in the same calèche that had brought them."
"The late departure of Basilico has awakened the general hope of peace; not that we know more than he does himself what are the contents of the dispatches of which he is the bearer, but because it is natural that we should have a favourable opinion of a negotiation which appears to be resumed with much activity."
The following official dispatch, was given in our extra paper of Saturday; but many of our readers having lost the extra papers, and wishing ourselves to have on our file, the detail of a memorable event, we now re-publish it.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, September 5.
DOWNING-STREET, Sept. 4, 1806.
A dispatch has been this day received by the right hon. William Windham, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from major general Sir John Stuart, commanding his majesty's troops acting in Calabria, of which the following is a copy:
"Camp on the Plain of Maida, July 6, 1806.
SIR,  It is with the most heartfelt satisfaction that I have the honour of reporting to you, for the information of his majesty, the particulars of an action, in which the French army quartered in this province have sustained a signal defeat by the troops under my command."
General Regnier, having been apprised of our disembarkation at St. Eufemia, appears to have made a rapid march from Reggio, uniting, as he advanced, his detached corps, for the purpose of attacking, and with his characteristic confidence of defeating us.
On the afternoon of the 3d inst. I received intelligence that he had that day encamped near Maida, about ten miles distant from our position, that his force consisted at the moment of about 4000 infantry and 300 cavalry, together with four pieces of artillery, and that he was in expectation of being joined within a day or two by 3000 more troops, who were marching after him in a second division.
I determined therefore to advance towards his position, and having left four companies of Waterville's regiment under major Fisher to protect the stores, and occupy a work which had been thrown up at our landing place, the body of the army marched the next morning according to the following detail.
Advanced Corps. —Lieut. colonel Kempt, with two four pounders. Light infantry battalion. Detachment royal Corsican rangers. Detachment royal Sicilian volunteers.
1st Brigade. —Brigadier general Cole, with three four-pounders. Grenadier battalion, 8th regiment.
2d Brigade. —Brigadier general Ackland, with three four-pounders. 78th regiment. 71st regiment.
3d Brigade. —Colonel Oswald, with two four-pounders. 58th regiment. Waterville's regiment, five companies.
20th regiment, lieutenant-colonel Ross, landing during the action.
Reserve of Artillery. —Major Lemoine. Four 6 pounders and two howitzers.
Total.—Rank and file, including the Royal Artillery. 4795.
General Regnier was encamped on the side of a woody hill, below the village of Maida, sloping into the plain of St. Eufemia; his flanks were strengthened by a thick impervious underwood. The Ama-to, a river perfectly fordable, but of which the sides are extremely marshy, ran along his front; my approach to him from the sea side (along the borders of which I directed my march, until I had nearly
turned his left) was across a spacious plain, which gave him every opportunity of minutely observing my movements.
After some loose firing of the flankers to cover the deployments of the two armies, by nine o'clock in the morning the opposing fronts were warmly engaged, when the prowess of the rival nations seemed now fairly to be at trial before the world, and the superiority was greatly and gloriously decided to be our own.
The corps which formed the right of the advanced line was the battalion of light infantry commanded by lieutenant-colonel Kempt, consisting of the light companies of the 20th, 27th, 35th, 58th, 61st, 81st, and Waterville's, together with 150 chosen battalion men of the 35th regiment, under major Robinson. Directly opposed to them was the favourite French regiment of Premiere Légère. The two corps at the distance of about one hundred yards fired reciprocally a few rounds, when as if by mutual agreement, the firing was suspended, and in close compact order, and awful silence, they advanced towards each other, until their bayonets began to cross. At this momentous crisis the enemy became appalled. They broke, and endeavoured to fly, but it was too late; they were overtaken with the most dreadful slaughter.
Brigadier general Ackland, whose brigade was immediately on the left of the light infantry, with great spirit availed himself of this favourable moment to press instantly forward upon the corps in his front; the brave 78th regiment, commanded by lieutenant-colonel Macleod, and the 81st regiment, under major Penderleath, both distinguished themselves on this occasion. The enemy fled with dismay and disorder before them, leaving the plain covered with their dead and wounded.
The enemy being thus completely discomfited on their left, began to make a new effort with their right, in the hopes of recovering the day. They were resisted most gallantly by the brigade under brigadier general Cole. Nothing could shake the undaunted firmness of the grenadiers under lieutenant-colonel O'Callaghan, and of the 27th regiment under lieutenant-colonel Smith. The cavalry, successively repelled from before their front, made an effort to turn their left, when lieutenant-colonel Ross, who had that morning landed from Messina with the 20th regiment, and was coming up to the army during the action, having observed the movement, threw his regiment opportunely into a small cover upon their flank, and by a heavy and well directed fire, entirely discomfited this attempt.
This was the last feeble struggle of the enemy, who now, astonished and dismayed by the intrepidity with which they were assailed, began precipitately to retire, leaving the field covered with carnage. Above 700 bodies of their dead have been buried upon the ground. The wounded and prisoners already in our hands (among which are general Compère, and an aid-de-camp, the lieutenant-colonel of the Swiss regiment, and a long list of officers of different ranks,) amount to above 1000. There are also above 1000 men left in Monteleone and the different posts between this and Reggio, who have mostly notified their readiness to surrender, whenever a British force shall be sent to receive their submission, and to protect them from the fury of the people. The peasantry are hourly bringing in fugitives, who were dispersed in the woods and mountains after the battle. In short, never has the pride of our presumptuous enemy been more severely humbled, nor the superiority of British troops more gloriously proved than in the events of this memorable day.
His majesty may, perhaps, still deign to appreciate more highly the achievements of this little army, when it is known that the second division which the enemy were said to be expecting had all joined them the night before the action; no statement that I have heard of their numbers places them at a less calculation than 7000 men. Our victorious infantry continued the pursuit of the routed enemy so long as they were able; but as the latter dispersed in every direction, and we were under the necessity of preserving our order, the trial of speed became unequal.
The total loss occasioned to the enemy by this conflict cannot be less than 4000 men. When I oppose to the above our small comparative loss as underneath detailed, his majesty will, I hope, discern in the fact the happy effects of that established discipline to which we owe the triumphs by which our army has been lately so highly distinguished.
I am now beginning my march southward, preparatory to my return to Sicily, for which station I shall re-embark with the army, as soon as his Sicilian majesty shall have arranged a disposition of his own forces to secure those advantages which have been gained by the present expedition. There seldom has happened an action in which the real and personal exertions of individuals were so impressively called for as the present; seldom an occasion where a general had a fairer opportunity of observing them. The general officers, and those who commanded regiments, will feel a stronger test of their merits in the circumstances that have been detailed of their conduct, than in any eulogium I could presume to pass upon them.
The 58th, and Waterville's regiment, commanded by lieutenant colonels Johnson and Waterville, which formed the reserve under colonel Oswald, were really directed in their application to that essential duty. The judgment and effect with which our artillery was directed by major Lemoine, was in our dearth of cavalry, of most essential use; and I have a pleasure in reporting the effective services of that valuable and distinguished corps.
To the several departments in the army every acknowledgment is due; but to no officer am I bound to express them so fully, on my part, as to lieutenant colonel Bunbury, the deputy quarter master general, to whose zeal and activity, and able arrangements in the important branch of service which he directs, the army, as well as myself are under every marked obligation.
From captain Tomlin, the acting head of the adjutant general's department, and from the officers of my own family, I have received much active assistance. Among the latter, I am to mention lieutenant colonel Moore, of the 23d light dragoons, who being in Sicily for his health at the time of our departure, solicited permission to accompany me on this expedition; he was wounded in the execution of my orders.
From the Medical Department, under the direction of Mr. Grieves, the deputy inspector, I am to acknowledge much professional attention, the more so, as their labours have been greatly accumulated by the number of wounded prisoners, who have be-

come, equally with our own, the subject of their care. The scene of action was too far from the sea to enable us to derive any direct co-operation from the navy; but admiral Sir Sidney Smith, who had arrived in the bay in the evening before the action, had directed such a disposition of ships and gun boats as would have greatly favoured us, had events obliged us to retire. The solicitude, however, of every part of the navy to be of use to us, the promptitude with which the seamen hastened on shore with our supplies, their anxiety to assist our wounded, and the tenderness with which they treated them, would have been an affecting circumstance to observers, even the most indifferent. To me it was particularly so. Capt. Fellowes, of H. M's. ship Apollo, has been specially attached to this expedition by the rear admiral; and, in every circumstance of professional service, I beg leave to mention our grateful obligations to this officer, as well as to Captains Cocket and Watson, agents of transports, who acted under his orders. Captain Bulkeley, my aide-de-camp, who will have the honour of presenting this letter to you, has attended me throughout the whole of the services in the Mediterranean, and will therefore be able to give you every additional information on the subject of my present communication. I have the honour to be, &c.
J. STUART, Maj. Gen. Return of killed and wounded of the British troops under the command of major-general Sir John Stuart, in the battle on the Plains of St. Euphemia, near Maida, 4th July, 1806. Royal artillery.—2 horses killed; 3 gunners wounded.
Grenadier battalion.—1 rank and file killed; 1 officer, 1 sergeant, 25 rank and file wounded. Light infantry battalion.—1 officer, 7 rank and file killed; 1 officer, 1 drummer, 41 rank and file wounded. 20th foot.—1 rank and file killed; 1 drummer, 5 rank and file wounded. 27th foot, 1st battalion.—6 rank and file killed; 1 sergeant, 46 rank and file wounded. 58th foot, 2d battalion.—2 rank and file wounded. 78th foot, 2d battalion.—1 rank and file killed; 7 officers, 4 sergeants, 1 drummer, 69 rank and file wounded. 81st foot, 1st battalion.—3 sergeants, 16 rank and file killed; 2 officers, 1 sergeant, 62 rank and file wounded. Regiment of Watteville.—3 rank and file wounded. Royal Corsican rangers.—3 rank and file killed; 5 rank and file wounded. Total.—One officer, 3 sergeants, 41 rank and file killed; 11 officers, 8 sergeants, two drummers, 261 rank and file wounded. (Signed) R. TOMLIN, Assist. Adj. Gen.
From Cobbett's Weekly Register. GRANTS TO THE ROYAL FAMILY.
The large grants of publick money, made by the Whig ministry, just at the close of the last session of parliament, were, by many persons, and by myself amongst others, regarded as being totally unnecessary, seeing that the allowances to the several branches were already so ample.—But, at any rate, since the money has been granted, it must be the wish of every good subject to see it judiciously expended; to see it, agreeably to the declarations of the ministers, employed in "supporting the dignity" of the several persons on whom it has been bestowed; and under the influence of this wish, what must have been the publick feeling at reading the following account, ostentatiously published, in all the London newspapers, of the 23d ult. under the title of "Duke of Clarence's Birth Day?" To be precise, however, I shall previous to inserting the account, just state, that I copy it from the Courier newspaper of the day here mentioned:—"The Duke of Clarence's birth day was celebrated with much splendour in Bushy Park, on Thursday. The grand hall was entirely new fitted up, with bronze pilasters, and various marble imitations; the ceiling very correctly clouded, and the whole illuminated with some brilliant patent lamps, suspended from a beautiful Eagle. The dining room in the right wing was fitted up in a modern style, with new elegant lamps at the different entrances. The pleasure ground was disposed for the occasion, and the servants had new liveries. In the morning the Dukes of York and Kent's bands arrived in caravans ; after dressing themselves and dining, they went into the pleasure grounds, and played alternately some charming pieces. The duke of Kent's played some of the chorusses and movements from Haydn's Oratorio of the Creation arranged, by command of his Royal Highness, for a band of wind instruments. About 5 o'clock the Prince of Wales, the Dukes of York, Kent, Sussex, and Cambridge, Col. Paget, &c. arrived from reviewing the German Legion. After they had dressed for dinner, they walked in the pleasure grounds, accompanied by the Lord Chancellor, Earl and Countess of Athlone, and daughter, Lord Leicester, Baron Hotham and Lady, Baron Eden, the Attorney General, Colonels Paget and Mahon, Serjeant Marshal, and a number of other persons. At 7 o'clock the second bell announced the dinner, when the Prince took Mrs. Jordan by the hand, led her into the dining room, and seated her at the head of the table. The prince took his seat at her right hand, and the Duke of York at her left; the Duke of Cambridge sat next to the Prince, the Duke of Kent next to the Duke of York, and the Lord Chancellor next to his Royal Highness. The Duke of Clarence sat at the foot of the table. It is hardly necessary to say the table was sumptuously covered with every thing the season could afford. The bands played on the lawn, close to the dining-room window. The populace were permitted to enter the pleasure grounds to behold the royal banquet, while the presence of Messrs. Townshend, Sayers, and Macnamara, preserved the most correct decorum. The Duke's NUMEROUS FAMILY were introduced, and admired by the Prince, the Royal Dukes, and the whole company; an infant in arms, with a most beautiful white head of hair, was brought into the dining room by the nursery maid. After dinner the Prince gave "The Duke of Clarence," which was drank with three times three. The Duke gave "The King," which was drank in a similar manner. A discharge of cannon from the lawn followed. "The Queen and Princesses." "The Duke of York and the Army." His Royal Highness's band then struck up his celebrated march." Now, first observing, that I do not mean to give this paragraph as a narrative of real facts, but merely as publication that I have found in the newspaper
above named, as a statement which I wish to see contradicted by order of his royal highness the prince of Wales, or of some of his brothers; thus observing, and explicitly stating, that my object is to remove the evil impression which such a publication must necessarily tend to produce upon the minds of a people who, by the express command of his majesty , have read to them from the pulpit, four times a year, a long exhortation against vice and immorality, and who have fresh in their minds the large grants of money recently made for the declared purpose of enabling the several branches of the royal family "to support the dignity of their station;" thus previously observing, I would beg leave, as a beginning of my comments upon the publication before me, to ask the writer of it, what march he means , when he talks of the celebrated march of the duke of York ?" And, I would further ask him, what necessity there was in a publication of this sort, to remind the people of England of the duke of York's marches ? And why he could not have so far got the better of his too obvious disposition, as to suffer those " celebrated " marches to rest quiet and unalluded to?—The representing of the Oratorio of the Creation , and arranged by the Duke of Kent , too, applied to the purpose of ushering in the " NUMEROUS FAMILY of the Duke of Clarence ;" the thus representing the Duke of Kent as employed in an act, whereby the procreation of a brood of illegitimate children is put in comparison with the great work of the Almighty, is, in this writer, an act of the most insidious disloyalty, and of blasphemy the most daring. We all know, that the Duke of Clarence is not married, and that, therefore, if he had children, those children must be bastards, and that the father must be guilty of a crime, in the eye of the law as well as of religion, and that he would exhibit a striking example of that vice and immorality which his royal father's proclamation, so regularly read to us by our pastors, commands us to shun and to abhor, and enjoins upon the magistrates to mark out and to punish wherever they shall find them existing.
While we hear this command so often repeated to us, and know that, from the form in which it is conveyed, it comes immediately from his Majesty's mind and conscience, can we possibly suppose that he would wink at acts, in his own family, such as are described by this writer? And when to this consideration we add the many others that present themselves upon the subject, can we hesitate in declaring, that to represent the Duke of Clarence as having a " numerous family of children " is foully to slander his Royal Highness, and that, further to represent him as ostentatiously exhibiting "this numerous family" in publick, and in the immediate presence of all his royal brothers and of the Lord Chancellor of England, and other of the nobles, is to accuse him of a gratuitous and wanton insult against the laws, the manners, and the morals of the country.—This representation and accusation I must and I do, therefore, consider as false ; and I am confirmed in this my opinion, when I hear the same writer assert, that the Prince of Wales took Mother Jordan by the hand , and, in the presence of a Countess, Countess's daughter, and a Baroness seated her at the head of the table , taking his place upon her right hand, his royal brothers arranging themselves, according to their rank, on both sides of the table, the post of honour being nearest Mother Jordan , who, the last time I saw her, cost me eighteen pence in her character of Nell Jobson ."
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23. LATEST. Yesterday arrived the ship Ocean, capt. Girdon, in 33 days from Bordeaux, by the politeness and attention of whom, we are furnished with Paris papers to the 6th, and Bordeaux to the 11th inclusive, which furnish the following translations:
PARIS, Sept. 5. The Negotiation with Russia.
The peace of Presburg, the treaty of peace between Russia and France, and above all the consequences of the battle of Austerlitz, have entirely put it out of the power of Russia to disturb the repose of the continent. We were waiting with as much uncertainty as patience, to know what part the court of Russia would take; when M. D'Oubril arrived at Vienna. This minister presented himself to M. de la Rochefoucauld and demanded his passports for Paris. M. de la Rochefoucauld immediately informed his court of the request of the Russian minister, and received orders to grant the passports immediately to M. D'Oubril; for although the emperor has always been of opinion not to suffer Russia imperiously to interfere in concerns which are placed beyond the sphere of her power and in discussions with which she had no immediate business, yet he was not the less willing to enter into an union that might be useful to the two countries.
M. D'Oubril arrived at Paris the 9th July: he presented himself to the minister of foreign relations, and after some conversation, produced his powers which in the most full and complete manner authorised him to negotiate, conclude and sign a peace between the two governments. Upon the report of this being made to the emperor, his majesty nominated general Clarke, counsellor of state, his minister plenipotentiary, with powers as large as those of M. D'Oubril, to negotiate, conclude and sign a peace with the emperor of Russia.
The plenipotentiaries commenced their deliberations with zeal and activity, and continued them with unremitting attention, until at length after very many conferences, a treaty of peace was signed the 20th July; when the treaty shall be known, all Europe will judge whether it is not equally honourable to both governments.
Hostilities were to cease immediately, and on the part of France they did cease.—The ratifications were to have been exchanged on the 15th of August, and no doubt existed but that the exchange of ratifications would take place, for the negotiators were well known to have enjoyed for a long time the confidence of their sovereigns; they had acted in conformity with the most precise instructions; in short, they acted in virtue of ample and positive powers, and not as if they had any doubts of their authority upon any point.
M. Ruffin, chancellor of the French consulate in Russia, arrived yesterday from Petersburg, and brings intelligence, that in consequence of a change of ministers, the effect of the new principles adopted by the Russian government, and the extraordinary influence which the English party has obtained
over the new cabinet, the treaty of the 20th of July has not been ratified.
Thus hostilities between France and Russia, are about to recommence. The conquerors at Ulm and Austerlitz, are again assembled under their standards, and approach.—More powerful in numbers, more formidable than ever, by that organization, which has never been equalled, they wait with impatience the impulse of the great soul which animates them.
However, nothing can induce us to presume, that a general continental war will be renewed.
In every event, the emperor, as well as the French people, are prepared for all chances, and the armies of his majesty will be found wherever it shall be necessary to combat for a durable and glorious peace. [Here follows a copy of M. D'Oubril's powers.]
September 6.
The treaty of peace between France and Russia has not been ratified by the emperor Alexander.—It would be difficult to find out an excuse or a plausible reason in the laws of public or private morality, for this strange refusal. We see no pretext nor even any subterfuge for ill-faith. It cannot be alleged that the Russian plenipotentiary stepped beyond his authority. Never were powers more unlimited given, nor was there ever a promise to ratify a treaty more formal or more positive. A constant intelligence was remarked in the course of the negotiations between the courts of St. Petersburg and London, to advance, delay or break them off.—The moment the treaty was signed, Mr. D'Oubril sent a courier publicly to London, to inform the Russian ambassador of what had just taken place. But this might be considered as the premature notification of a treaty which the Imperial world naturally held out as ratified. In these circumstances Russia made extraordinary levies; England, it was well known, was preparing expeditions; but still upon the Imperial word, it was natural to believe the treaty would be ratified; and the emperor Napoleon gave so far this testimony of confidence in the good faith of the emperor of Russia, that he directly issued orders for the cessation of all hostilities. This generous precipitancy reminds us of the sending back of the Russian prisoners to Paul I, and to those sent back to his son last campaign this continuation of generosity forms a singular contrast with the perseverance of hostile sentiments which the emperor of Russia observes towards the emperor of the French, and would alone suffice to mark the difference of their causes.
The emperor Alexander may openly set forth the new grievances he has against France. Faithful to the principles of the treaty of Presburg, she has completed its execution. The organization of the Germanick confederation was its inevitable consequence; it consecrated the independence of the States which compose it, irrevocably regulated their relations and put them in harmony with their interests. This association had long been foreseen and called for as essential to the future repose of Europe. The communications made in this respect between the Members of the Germanick Body had commenced several months prior to Mr. D'Oubril's mission to Paris. The pact was made and known previous to the signature of the Treaty of Peace, and France was in the same attitude; she alone had a right to complain that a Russian division persisted in the occupation of a neutral territory.
For want of plausible reasons, we may seek for the secret motives of this rupture—we shall find it however, to be no more dictated by the interest of Russia, than it is by the laws of honour and justice.
For these fifteen years past a war has been carried on against France, which has indeed often changed its name or its pretext; but the constant aim of which has been to lower or destroy the French power. However, the obstacles set against her have only served as steps to her elevation; the fate of arms has led no other bounds to her preponderance than her own moderation; and such has been her fortune, that the most obstinate of her enemies saw peace as the only means of stopping the flight she had taken.—At the time of the organization of the new ministry, there appeared under their auspices at London, a work in which this opinion was laid down in a spirit, which announced perhaps less the desire than the necessity of making peace. Whilst the author reproached the former ministers with their inconsistency, their precipitation, their coalitions ill formed and ill conducted, he considered peace as the best means of one day attacking France with success, of extinguishing by degrees her military spirit, of ruining the alliances and repairing the loss of her allies, of concealing more feasible designs and of waiting for more favourable occasions. The Morning Chronicle of the 21st, and 22d, following the same principles, does not fear to affirm that no power is now able to attack the prosperity of France, and advises her enemies to adjourn their resentment. Thus, according to the most moderate writers, the English government would never see any thing in peace but a means of more advantageously making war. The negotiations they open would be snares, the olive branch the hold out a poison.—Under such circumstances, with such enemies, France owes thanks to him, who penetrating their designs, has found means to secure himself against them. But from the fatality ever attached to their plots after revealing their secrets they have again betrayed their cause. Their position is not more favourable than at the end of last war.
They have neither more skilful generals, better exercised soldiers, nor better concerted designs.—If they again find allies on the continent they devote them to certain ruin. The emperor Napoleon has read their thoughts; he has known how to avail himself of the advantage of his victory; he has been obliged to keep his military attitude; and happily for the future tranquillity of Europe, those who waited for his sleep, and can keep neither their word nor their treaties, will find him still more formidable than in the plains of Austerlitz.
GENOA, Aug. 27.
By the reports from Naples, up to the 19th inst. we learn that Marshal Massena obtained a complete victory over a corps of English and insurgents, killed 6,000, and taken a great number of prisoners. We wait with impatience the confirmation and details of this glorious action.
HAMBURGH, Aug. 25.
The Prussians have quit the mouth of the rivers Elbe and Weser; the province of Lauenburg is restored to the Swedes, by which cession the king of Sweden has obtained every thing he wished for. Time will explain this phenomena.
August 27. The late accounts from Swedish Pomerania and Berlin, confirm the news of raising the blockade of the Prussian ports by the Swedes; and of the marching of 6 battalions of hussars, with the artillery for Lauenburgh. For some time past, a number of French and Russian couriers have passed through Berlin. It is reported at Berlin, that Gen. Knobelsdorf is to be sent to Paris, as cavoy extraordinaire and minister plenipotentiary. The exchanging of couriers between Berlin and St. Petersburg is very active.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch'r Eliza Ann, Herbert, 42 days from Cadiz, Wine and Salt, W. Pennock. Left there 16th Sept. Ships Minerva, Glenn, of Philadelphia, uncertain where bound or when to sail; Sally, Nickoll, of New York, ditto; Hancock, of Boston, at Quarantine; Financier, Atkins, of Boston, ditto; Barque George, Hopkins, Providence (R. I.) ditto; Brigs Mary, Parsons, of and for New York, in 15 days; Ann and Francis, Gifford, of and for New York, in 15 days; America, Shaw, Providence (R. I.) at Quarantine; Susannah, Babbidge, of and for Newburyport the 17th Sept.; Corporal Trim, Ellwell, of Cape Ann, at Quarantine; Mary-Caroline, Puston, of, at Quarantine; sch'r Little Mary, Westover, Wilmington, (Del.) Spoke Oct. 25, lat. 35, long. 72, 50, ship Liverpool, Hamilton, from Philadelphia, to Liverpool, out 5 days, all well, Oct. 27th, lat. 36, 46, long. 73, 00, sch'r Federal George, Fields, from Baltimore, bound to Boston, out 11 days. Pilot boat Henry, Burgess, from Baltimore bound to Martinique, put back, vessel cannot carry sail without being entirely under water—cargo Beef, Pork, Flour, &c. The Maria, Hatton, of this Port, was at Bordeaux the 11th Sept. bound to New Orleans. The Rev. Mr. Syms will perform Divine Service, and preach a Charity Sermon for the benefit of the Orphans under the care of the Female Charitable Society, on Sunday next at the Episcopal Church. * * * Collection will be made at the doors. Oct. 29.
Sales at Auction.
On Monday, the 3d of November, at 12 o'Clock, on Commerce-Street wharf, will be Sold for Cash without reserve, 59 bags, 31 barrels Coffee; some old Sails & Rigging, Damaged on board the Schooner Elizabeth, Capt. W. Robbins, on a voyage from Laguira, to New-York, and put into this port in distress, by order of the captain, for account of the owners, underwriters, or others concerned. Richard Bowden, V. M. At the same time for Cash, 20 hogsheds choice SUGAR. October 31.
Will be Sold on Saturday next, the 1st of November, at the Exchange Coffee-House, at 12 o'Clock, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and all others concerned, The Ship SHEPHERDESS, as she lies frauded, about 12 miles to the southward of Cape Henry. The Ship and her materials will be sold together, at 6 and 9 months credit, the purchaser giving negotiable notes with approved security.—This remarkably fine ship was lately coppered up to her beams, and in other respects put in complete order; she is so well known that a further description of her is deemed unnecessary. Oct. 28. 3 James Taylor, V. M.
WILL BE SOLD at my Plantation in the county of Princess Anne, on MONDAY the 17th day of November, at 11 o'clock, 350 barrels Corn, 40 head of Cattle, 100 Hogs, and farming utensils of every kind.—Terms made known on the day of sale. DAVID MILHADO. Oct. 29.
Lands for Sale, BY VIRTUE of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EVANS, Will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following LOTS OF LAND, situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Bute and Dunmore-Street, running thence along Bute-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning. One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Street, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-Street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning. And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Matthews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash. John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. Rob't. B. Taylor. } Trustees. October 13. tdf 272
LANDS, &c. for Sale. PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed by Daniel Clements, to secure a debt due to John Lanier, Will be Sold for ready money on the premises, on Monday the 10th day of November next, a XII O'CLOK, TWO LOTS OF LAND, in the town of Portsmouth, formerly the property of Samuel Kerr, deceased—There are on the Lots a good Dwelling-House and large Kitchen, and other convenient houses; a large Brick House erected for a Distillery, &c. and contiguous to water, sufficient for lighters to load and unload. THE TRUSTEE. October 22. tdf 270
For CHARLESTON, The brig LIONESS, Capt. Dove, a regular Packet between Norfolk, Baltimore, and Charleston; will sail the first fair wind—can take 200 barrels on freight if immediate application is made. Apply to the master, or Warren Ashley. Oct. 31.
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 bushels SALT—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann, Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31.
Sugar & Molasses. NOW landing out of the brig Warren, captain Eddy, from Havanna, a choice parcel of MOLASSES, on Newton's wharf, which is for Sale; as also a few boxes of SUGARS. Christopher Fry. October 31.
NOTICE. ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUGHWOOD, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested, and those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to Reynear Gilbert, Adm'r. October 29.

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FOR SALE. The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale
The following valuable PROPERTY, viz. In Elizabeth City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly...
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys...
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover...
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the public road leading out of the Main-street...
One Lot, Warehouse and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand...
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks...
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at very publick landing...
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms...
Charles Grice. Elizabeth City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years, A commodious BRICK-HOUSE, Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber...
Thomas Price. Who has for Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
LAND for SALE.
The Subscriber wishes to sell his Plantation, called BARN ELMS,
Lying on the Piankank River in the County of Middlesex, consisting of 1140 acres of Land, that is surpassed by few estates of the county in goodness of quality.
The Lands about the house are laid off in convenient yards, with excellent enclosures about them; and those adjoining them to the extent of 50 or 60 acres in lots...
The Subscriber has been induced from the great advantages possessed by the situation of this estate, to spend much of his time in improving it...
I deem it unnecessary to say any thing here of the terms on which the estate would be sold, as it is expected that any person disposed to purchase, will view the Lands previous to their being an occasion of his being thereof informed...
I would also sell 400 acres of Land, lying in the county of Gloucester, near Capersack Ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones's, and Thomas Fox, Esq.
Carter B. Berkeley. Barn Elms, Oct. 8. 1aw3w 238
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards...
Tully Robinson. Princess Anne, August 8. tf 63
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION,
Living on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the sea...
The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses...
Thomas Hamilton. Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
TO RENT, Valuable PLANTATION,
For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years...
Lockey Curle. Warwick, September 24. 6w 208
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has just received for Sale,
260 Pieces India COTTONS, 10 Boxes half pint TUMBLERS, 2 Casks German STEEL, 12 Bales Coarse LINEN, 5 Hampers BOTTLES. Also on hand, 10,000 BAGS of 2 and 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 800 Pieces BAGGING in bales, 160 Boxes best Spanish SEGARS, 700 Groce CORKS, 90 Boxes English and Baltimore Window GLASS. Sept. 26. 6w 206
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
Table with 3 columns: Tickets, Dollars, and Number of Prizes. Includes 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, 4,685 do. at 15 do. do.
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dollars, and Number of Prizes. Includes 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, 4 do. 2000, 16 do. 1000, etc.
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dollars, and Number of Prizes. Includes 1223 Prizes, 9400 Blanks. Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 1 do. 2000, 1 do. 3000, etc.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased...
Robt. Greenhow, Agt & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
NOTICE. Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk... 2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria... 3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts... 4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage... 5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk... 6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law... 7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly... 8. To extend the limits of the Borough... 9. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal...
At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1806.
John Gardiner, jun. Jonathan Worth, and Woodbridge Odlin, Merchants, trading under the firm of John Gardiner, jun. and Co. AGAINST Francis and Francis, G. Robinson, absent debtors, Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, Defts.
The Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson, 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...
William Sharp, C. N. B. C. 600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
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...
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, for cash only, viz.
Table with 3 columns: Nail Size, Price per lb., and Price per keg. Includes 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment.
Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. tf
Brandy, Rum, Gin, &c. FOURTH proof Cognac Brandy; Holland Gin, Country Gin; Jamaica, Antigua, W. I. & country Rum, Mulcavado Sugars, in hogsheads and barrels, Coffee in bags and barrels, Old London Particular Madeira Wine in pipes, quarter casks, and half-quarter casks...
FOR SALE, New-York and English SLATE,
A few Boxes Havanna SEGARS, of superior quality, 1 Cask TAMARINDS.—Apply to Reilley & Tunis. Sept. 5. 151
Navy, Pilot Bread, and Crackers, LANDING on Marsden's-whf. from Alexandria, 154 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do. 24 do. Crackers; 43 half barrels do.—which will be sold on very low terms by applying to John Brown, Marsden's-wharf. October 22. tf 282
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in
excellent order for Shipping, 80 do cut, 130 do SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
FOR RENT, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar,
No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware-
Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. 334
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bentine, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Pate—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. 244
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested...
John McPhail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
The friends of Thomas Norman,
John Marshal, William Norris, Elijah Russell, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
The Subscriber offers for Sale the following Merchandise on reasonable terms,
50 casks Nails and Spikes, assorted. 6 do. Hoes, 5 do. Smoothing Irons; 1 do. Axes, assorted, A few pair dog Dogs and Irons; 6 doz. Spades, 3 boxes half pint Tumblers, Window Glass, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, 2 Time Pieces; a quantity of Jugs and Butter Pots, 40 jugs split Pease; a few bags Pepper, A few hds. Molasses; 15 hds. low land Tobacco. ALSO, A brick DWELLING-HOUSE, slated, 26 by 32 feet, and nearly finished with the best materials, situated on a pleasant lot on Cumberland-street, in fee simple, 150 feet deep by 33 feet 8 inches front. Robert Gibson. October 15. 1aw4w 262
FOR SALE, An excellent Riding GIG & HORSE—the
Horse but six years old and in good order, goes as well in harness as any horse in the state—also a good MILCH COW. If purchased altogether, a generous credit will be given. Apply to the Printer. Oct. 22. tf 285.
THE SUBSCRIBERS TO Carpenter's Monthly Register,
are informed that Nos. 10, 11, 12, are received, and will be delivered to the Subscribers on application at the Office of the Publick Ledger. October 1. 6t 214
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