Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-27 00:00:00

FOR LIVERPOOL. The fine Ship MOUNT-VERNON, John Boyinton, Master:—
FOR CHARTER, To a port in the South of Europe or the West-Indies, The fast-sailing Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettingill, jr. Master.
SCHOONER HAMLET, Captain Crofsey, From Richmond for New-York; put in here on account of head winds, will sail again the first fair wind—a few genteel passengers may be well accommodated.
SALT. Just arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, a Cargo of excellent Liverpool Stoved Salt. To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to Robertson & Brown.
A FREIGHT For the above ship is wanted, to a port in Britain or any of the British West-India Islands. The Dunrobin Castle is well armed and manned, and has a Letter of Marque. Apply as above.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Ship TAMERLANE, Melzer Joy, Master, burthen 175 tons. For terms apply to PHINEHAS DANA.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Brig FLORA, Henry Dickson, master: This vessel has three-fourths of her cargo engaged and ready to go on board.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 30 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Peterburg do. 300 Bbls. excellent PORK. 40 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM.
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing ship TICONIC, Parsons, master:— Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qr. Casks, Fine old London P. M. Wine.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The American Ship PETER, Captain Sayward. Burthen 230 hds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP COURTNEY, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo.
FOR CHARTER, The fast sailing ship WASHINGTON, John Curtis, Master:— Burthen 230 hds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 Tons Plaister of Paris, on board said ship. FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Copper bottomed Brig MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer.
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo.
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, Said Ship's CARGO of St. Ubes SALT. ALSO, 100 dozen of choice Bourdeaux CLARET, in cases of 2 1-2 dozen.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West Indies, THE SHIP VIRGINIA, Capt. James Petrie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teck Wood, and coppered to the bends.
FOR THE ISLE of RE, (IN FRANCE.) The new fast sailing Brig AURORA, James Mork, Master:— Will sail in ten or twelve days.
FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. FOR TERMS apply to John Brown, Rochey's Wharf.
MISCELLANEOUS. ON PICTURESQUE BEAUTY. By Mr. GILPIN.
THE incidental beauties, which the meridian sun exhibits, are much fewer than those of the rising sun. In summer when he rides high at noon, and sheds his perpendicular ray, all is illumination: there is no shadow to balance such a glare of light; no contrast to oppose it.
I know no appearance indeed in nature, that is more awfully grand, than the conjunction of a storm and a sun-set on some noble mass of forest scenery. We may easily conceive, that ignorance and superstition might magnify such a resplendent bloom into something supernatural.
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 300 Barrels superfine FLOUR, JAMES HERRON. I have 50 hogheads Richmond Tobacco of good weight to dispose of. FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from London, and Ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

MEMOIR, IN JUSTIFICATION OF GENERAL MOREAU.
Translated from the French by G. L. GRAY.
(CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST.)
Time is not afforded to the advocates of General Moreau, to retrace, in this justificatory memoir, all the circumstances of his publick life. They are known to all France; and to Europe. They must content themselves with merely recalling to view, such particulars as may affect the accusation of which he is the object.
Arrived, by regular advances, to the rank of General of Brigade, Moreau served in that capacity in the army of the north. He had under him a division of twenty-five thousand men, when, in the second year, Pichegru took the chief command. This was the first of their personal intercourse. He was not, therefore, as has been asserted in several pamphlets, a pupil of that general. But it is true that he had conceived for the talents of Pichegru, then one of the best generals in Europe, as much respect, as, in his subsequent relations with him, he entertained attachment for his person. Their connection, however, was not of long continuance. Pichegru had only commanded eight months, when, in the third year, he passed to the army of the Rhine, and Moreau succeeded him in that of the north.
Peace with Prussia gave him a few months repose in Holland. In the fourth year, Pichegru was recalled by the Directory; and Moreau became general, of the army of the Rhine. He took the command on the first of Messidor; on the 6th he passed the Rhine. No one in France can forget, that, under the conduct of its new general, the march of this army was from victory to victory. The world will long remember the battles of RENCHEN and FRIEDBERG, which made Moreau master of Suabia, Bavaria, and the circles of Upper Rhine; and the defeat of the army of the Sambre and Meuse, which left him one hundred leagues from the frontiers of France, in the centre of Germany, and surrounded by two armies of his enemies—only to increase his glory. All Europe looked upon him as lost; and France already deplored the destruction of an army so distinguished for bravery, and of an officer whom this campaign had placed among the greatest generals. But it was Moreau who commanded Frenchmen. He accomplished that skilful retreat, which procured him more grateful rewards than fame could confer, as from it he derived the happiness of having preserved so many soldiers, heroes, Frenchmen. After having defeated in many battles, but particularly in the memorable battle of Biberach, the armies which pursued him, he repassed the Rhine at Hunningen and Brisach, during the first days of the fifth year, over the bodies of those who had vainly imagined that they could forever prevent his return to France; bringing with him 7,000 prisoners, several standards, and upwards of forty pieces of the enemy's artillery; and bringing with him, what was infinitely more precious, that army, undiminished, whose return from Germany alone had been so sanguine as even to hope for.
The campaign of the year 5, was not less brilliant. It opened by a second passage of the Rhine, effected by the French army at Diersheim, on the first of Floreal, with equal valour and success. The defeat of the enemy was complete. Four thousand men and one general made prisoners, several standards, twenty pieces of cannon, the military chest, the bureau of the staff-major, and the fortress of Kehl, taken the next day after an obstinate fight of forty hours, were the fruits of this memorable passage.
There now remained no obstacle to the complete possession of Germany. But, in the mean time, the chagrined of Arcot and of Rivoli was better employed than in gaining victories. He made use of the terror which his name and his arms had inspired to prepare peace for his country. The preliminaries of Leoben were signed; and the army of the Rhine and Moselle was arrested in its career of conquest.
Sometime after the passage of the Rhine the cabinet of General Kehl fell into the hands of the French. It contained a great number of papers, and, amongst others, a voluminous correspondence in characters; which were immediately carried to Moreau. Desaix was then indisposed. To him was committed the task of deciphering this correspondence. It was long and enigmatical; much time was, consequently, necessary to comprehend it. From it, however, was learnt, by Moreau and those employed to explain it, that Pichegru had, in the fourth year, maintained certain improper relations with the French princes.
It was not possible to apprehend any thing from any project that might have occasioned this correspondence, as it referred entirely to the state in which the army of the Rhine was at the time it was projected, and to the movements which it might make under general Pichegru. For upwards of a year that general no longer commanded this army, nor indeed any other:—it is true he had become a member of the council of five hundred; but in that capacity he no longer disposed of any of those means upon which the design disclosed in the correspondence with Kehl seemed to depend. Besides Moreau had so effectually suppressed every spirit of disaffection; had, by his loyalty, so overborne and disconcerted every plan which might have been laid; restored such a spirit to the army; and infused such a temper into the minds of the Germans, by the first passage of the Rhine, the battles of Rensch and Friedberg, the invasion of Bavaria one hundred leagues from the French frontier, the miraculous retreat in presence of the two armies of his enemy, and the battle of Bi-
berach which was a leave-taking of the Austrians in the fourth year; that a peace must necessarily have ensued the second passage of the Rhine in the year 5, even had not the good genius of Buonaparte already commanded it in Italy.
Such was the conduct of Moreau and his army.—That army upon which, one year before, some pragmatical politicians had built delusive expectations, the folly of which must now be sufficiently demonstrated. Perhaps a general who had, by such glorious acts, destroyed those expectations, might be permitted to despise the projects upon which they were founded; to revenge, by victories, the suspicions which they dared to entertain of the loyalty of his army; and to content himself with having done so, without, uselessly as affected the state, denouncing a comrade and friend, who perhaps had erred, but whose error was no longer to be feared, as he had been effectually deprived of all the means from which any injury could have proceeded.
Moreau then did not first write to the Directory concerning Pichegru. And will even acknowledge that he never would have done so, had circumstances left him master of his own conduct. But towards the end of the fifth year, the secret of the correspondence with Kehl began to be spoken of.
At the time when it was deciphered, it passed through several hands. General Moreau knew that it was publickly discussed. Two of his officers told him that he must resolve, either to give an account of it to the Directory, or be comprized in the denunciation which others were determined to present, against both Pichegru and him, if he any longer persisted in his silence.
Forced by necessity, he determined, on the 17th Fructidor, to write to the Director Barthélemy, and to reveal to him the secret of which the whole army was now in possession, and which must in a few days be known to every one. He asked the advice of this director how he should act; nor did he disingenuously repugnance inspired by the part he was compelled to perform: "You know me sufficiently, said he to M. Barthélemy, to believe that this confidence costs me very dear."
The act of accusation dates this letter the 19th Fructidor. An imperfect formation of the figure may have occasioned this error. The truth is that it is dated the seventeenth; but at any rate very little importance can be attached to the date.
The act of accusation further says, that he did not write to Barthélemy until he was informed, by the telegraphe, on the morning of the 18th, of the measures adopted by the Directory.
This also is incorrect. But it is not the only error which that act exhibits. When an accusation is made against any one, it is the duty of the accuser, with religious accuracy to ascertain, in the first place, the truth of the charges. The truth in this instance is, that, in the fifth year, there had not been a telegraphe established on the Strasburg line. It was first erected in Brumaire, year 6. And a further proof that Moreau knew nothing of the events of the 18th Fructidor, at the time he wrote, is, that he wrote to Barthélemy, one of the proscribed.
The letter was delivered to the Executive Directory. It plainly saw that this tardy disclosure was not spontaneous on the part of Moreau; his commission was immediately revoked, and he returned to his private station.
Such is the history of this denunciation, which has been so much insisted on, as constituting a justifiable source of inextinguishable hatred between Moreau and Pichegru. On the contrary, the smallest spark of justice on the part of the latter, must have convinced him of what he owed to the friendship that had so long delayed a measure into which Moreau was in the end forced, by an irresistible necessity.
Pichegru was sentenced to deportation. Escaped from the horrors of Cayenne, he returned to Europe. Moreau maintained no relation with him; nor even heard him spoken of until the year 10.
The conduct of Moreau in this interval has been in open sight of all France. We have seen him, in the year 7, at the instance of the Directory which had recovered from the erroneous impressions of the year 5, accept a subaltern rank in the army of Italy. We have seen that man, who is this day accused of ambition, serve under Sérurier without even venturing the slightest objection.—We have seen him, after the misfortunes of that general, assume, for a moment, the command of the army; preserve it from total ruin; collect its scattered fragments; make head with twenty-five thousand against one hundred thousand men; retire, step by step, and without check, by the Milanesse and Piedmont; throw garrisons into all the strong places; engage the Russians near Valientia; render useless, by skilful dispositions, the immense superiority of his enemy; and, in fine, concentrate his forces in the Genoese territory, there to wait the arrival of General Macdonald. We have seen him a short time after, united with that General, by a victory over Bellegrade, inaugurate the plains of Marengo in those prodigies of valour and genius, with which another hero soon after astonished them and the world. We have seen him, after so many wonders performed by him, in the month of Thermidor, year 7, resign, without a murmur, the command of an army he had saved to General Jouber, who, affected even to tears, by the good order established by Moreau, and by the noble simplicity with which this unassuming soldier relinquished the chief rank, could not refrain from giving him the most publick marks of veneration and gratitude. We have seen him, at the request of his successor, without any command, but, as he himself used in a laughing manner to say, as an amateur , assist at the too celebrated and too unfortunate battle of Novi, where the brave but ill-fated Joubert was killed in the first charge. There we have seen him, fighting in the ranks as a private soldier, while three horses were killed under him; retarding, by the effects of his valour, a defeat which he had foretold; in the moment of rout and disaster, accepting the perilous honour of commanding a beaten army, assigned to him by the universal acclamation of generals, officers,
and soldiers; restoring it to order, and presenting it with such a terrible aspect to its enemies that they durst not venture to pursue, as he re-conducted it in safety to its strong positions in the territory of Genoa; thus holding the key of Italy, and preparing victory for the general who was to succeed him. And we have seen him, finally, deliver this army, at the order of the Directory, to General Championnet. Thus have we beheld him, with the docility of an infant, assume and lay down, reassume and again resign, as necessity, or the caprice of those whom he always acknowledged as his magistrates, might dictate, the command of an army wholly devoted to him; and which he might easily have retained by the double power derived from his talents, and the filial love of a grateful soldiery, who acknowledged him as their saviour and their father.
Such was Moreau until the month of Vendemiaire, year 8. That same Moreau whom this act of accusation compels to vindicate himself against a charge of conspiracy. Let us see how he has betrayed the interests of his country.
Early in the eighth year he returned to Paris. There he found one of the Directory despairing of the government on account of its weakness; a weakness so dependent on the vices of its nature, as to baffle the most distinguished talents of any executive. This director seemed convinced that every thing in France was lost, if a more energetick government were not devised; whose administration being less divided, should be better calculated for the affairs of a great and extensive empire.
He expressed his sentiments to Moreau, and Moreau was convinced of their justice. But where was the man who at such a juncture could grasp, with a hand sufficiently firm, the helm of affairs, and recover for France that ascendancy over Europe which she had lately possessed? The visionary policy of the Directory had deprived France of her surest support, then, in a manner, banished to Egypt, whence it was scarcely possible the fleets of England would permit him to return. Moreau had only to speak one word, and his was the supreme power. He is not afraid to confess, that, had he believed himself capable of securing the publick good, he would not have hesitated to accept it. But on examining himself, he did not perceive any indication that he was the person designated by heaven to fix the destinies of France.
Far from his mind, even at this moment of unmerited humiliation, be every idea of false diffidence. Moreau is not guilty, in this acknowledgment, of injustice towards himself; at the same time that he does not wish to be unjust to any other. He knows, and he may be permitted to avow it, wherein his own worth consists: he knows what station nature designed him in the political order; his place will be found in the hour of danger and in the field of battle, whenever and wherever the chief of the nation shall deign to assign it to him. Every other situation appalled his courage. The weight of political affairs he never could endure. That total renunciation of domestick endeavours; that unremitting subjection of the mind to publick concerns, which is the first and rigorous duty of those on whom devolve the chief magistracy; that fatiguing attention to the cares of government, pressing from morning 'till night and from night till morning, which cannot be evaded by those who accept the place to which they are attached; that extent of judgment which must be possessed in order to regulate the concerns of a great nation; that decision of character which is necessary, after the storms of a long revolution, to subjugate the various passions of various parties; that rare discernment which is requisite in order to steer clear of those quicksands that are ready to ingulph an unskilful pilot, and to know exactly how far to indulge, or where to oppose, popular opinion, to manage the passions so as to render male-contents or even enemies useful; that genius, in one word, which comprehends every thing, regulates every thing, and foresees every thing; which conceives the whole and distributes the details; which at the same time is occupied with external dangers, and internal regulations, with men and with things, with the prosperity of the governed and the safety of the government; the assemblage of all these qualities, so requisite but which we had so long despaired of finding united, Moreau without blushing, acknowledged could not be found in him. Led by an irresistible propensity to the happy walks of domestick life, he thought that, after having paid to his country the debt which, as a citizen, he owed her, he might be allowed to indulge his private taste; that he might at last return to the plough-share, after having so long managed the sword. Such enjoyments he looked to as the end and consummation of his labours. Judge then how far he was disposed to profit by the overtures of the director.
The constant subjects of their private discussions were, the necessity of such a government, and the impossibility of then finding, in France, that person in whose hands it could be safely deposited, when they learnt that, by a miracle as incomprehensible as fortunate, Buonaparte had disembarked at Fréjus. Moreau immediately hailed the omen; let every thing be postponed, he cried, until Buonaparte arrives—Behold in him the man who must save France.
The rest is known. Buonaparte arrives. The director discloses the project to him. Moreau is consulted. The eighteenth of Brumaire bursts upon us with all its splendour. Moreau dissolves the Directory. Buonaparte is proclaimed consul.
Moreau, by the appointment of the consul, took command of the army of the Rhine. He organized it; and, on the 5th Floreal year 8, he crossed that river a third time at its head. On the 13th and 14th he defeated Kray at Engen, took from him seven thousand men, ninety pieces of cannon, and a large portion of his military stores. The 18th he gained the battle of Moskirch. On the 19th he conquered a second time at Biberach, on the same field which first felt his victories three years before. He detached twenty-two thousand men to the army of Ita-
ly, to assist, under the auspices of the greatest of the French generals, in deciding the fate of France and of Europe. He did not the less eagerly pursue the path of victory. He passed the Danube; subdued Augsburg; expunged the stigma which French valour had formerly received in the plains of Hochstedt, by a victory which gave him five thousand prisoners, five stands of colours, twenty pieces of cannon, and immense stores. He continued his triumphant progress. Neuburg, Laudstrutt, bestowed new laurels on his soldiers. Munich opened her gates. The Grisons submitted. Croia was taken: and the army of the Rhine thus in a manner, witnessed that almost supernatural victory, by which the brave army of Italy, under that illustrious chief who has always sported with perils and with difficulties, re-established for ever the supremacy of France, and gave peace to Europe. A truce was granted by this army, at the same time that Moreau, by an armistice, permitted the German empire to respire for a moment. That moment was soon at an end. Moreau was ordered to recommence hostilities. He marched. The battle of Hohenlinden announced that his genius presided: the battle of Hohenlinden, which, next to the miracles of Italy, and the immortal day of Marengo, will be forever hailed as the most brilliant example of French bravery; the battle of Hohenlinden, which put into the hands of Moreau ten thousand prisoners, three captive generals, eighty pieces of cannon, and two hundred covered waggons.
The frontiers of Austria are passed. Salzburg receives a garrison. Vienna trembles at the vicinity of a republican army. An armistice is solicited. The conqueror dictates the terms. Peace is signed. And the destinies of France are finally determined.
Moreau was once more restored to his family. The enemies of the publick happiness, whatever may have been their design, laboured to give the chief magistrate the most false impressions of a man who most sincerely desired his prosperity. Their good understanding was interrupted. Moreau made some strong efforts to restore it. These failing, he retired to domestick obscurity. He broke off all those connexions which had a tendency to disturb the tranquillity of the life he had adopted; maintained no further relation with men in power; and even avoided the society of many of his old companions in arms. He in some manner became estranged to all former habits and affections, certainly not because he was insensible of their charms, but because he did not wish to furnish any weapon for calumny. A few friends, mostly men out of place and of retired dispositions, formed his circle. The amusements of a rural life, the chase, and social intercourse within his own family, occupied all his time. While devoted to them, he patiently waited the arrival of a time when the present clouds should disappear; when some happy occasion should enable him to convince the first consul, by his services should they be required, or by his devotedness were it necessary to give a new proof of it, that he never had ceased to honour his talents, and rejoice in his glory and success.
This tranquil life was all at once disturbed, by an incident which awakened remembrances almost effaced from the mind.
*Alluding to the victory gained by the Duke of Marlborough, in 1704, commonly called the battle of Blenheim, a village which lies s. w. three miles. TRANSLATOR.
(To be continued.)
To CORRESPONDENTS. "Adrastus" must have made a mistake in sending his essay to this office—The subject of it belongs, exclusively, to others ["our co-temporaries"]; and even they have rejected, latterly, some treatises on market-house architecture.—Adrastus when he chose to confine himself to one, ought to have recollected that there were several persons concerned.—Again, we take an opportunity of saying that, where the publick good does not imperiously command it, we will not give publicity to any thing which can or may mortify the feelings of an individual, not in publick life.
The piece from "A Citizen of the World," might have some effect as a part; but as a whole it is rather too jejune for publication.
A second letter from a Portsmouth "Ship-Carpenter" is received; we are not at present prepared to pass an opinion on it. We request him to be assured, however, that we shall not shrink from the performance of our duty, when satisfied of the manner in which it ought to be discharged.
MURDER!—A murder was committed in Baltimore a few days ago, by a boy of 13 years upon another of 11 years of age, by stabbing him in the groin. In the examination before a magistrate, we find a revival of the superstitious idea, that the wound of a person murdered, will bleed on being touched by the murderer.
Extract from the examination.
The magistrate ordered the prisoner to be brought to where the dead body was lying, in custody of Messrs. Armstrong and Griffin. On their return they deposed:
That they took the prisoner to Waggon-Alley, where the deceased lay, several persons were present. They could hardly persuade the boy to touch the body; he trembled exceedingly. Several persons touched the body, and he then drew his hand slightly over the body and on his touching the wound gently with his finger, it spouted out blood quite fresh.
Nicholas Snyder
Went to see the body—saw the prisoner touching the body and the blood coming from the wound—his hand trembled like a leaf, and he laid his hand on the body with great fear and very lightly. On the blood coming from the wound he almost fainted, and withdrew to get some water. He drew back several times to prevent his touching the body. Several other persons touched it without effect.
Mr. Gough
Saw the constables taking the boy to where the dead body lay. He then had curiosity to see them. He saw the boy touch the body, and on his touching the wound the first time the wound bled, and on the second time touching it the wound actually opened and bled a fresh. Jack Lynch touched the body, and he did likewise three times, and no kind of alteration either on the body or wound.
The above are the depositions taken before me this day, 15th Sept. 1804.
WM. DUNCAN.

STORM TO THE SOUTHWARD.
It is with concern we find the apprehensions expressed in our last too fatally confirmed by subsequent information. At Savannah, at George-Town, and along the whole coast of South-Carolina and Georgia, the hurricane has extended itself with the most destructive violence—From arrivals since the gale, it appears that it has not been confined to the coast, or within the Gulph stream. To the eastward of the Gulph it was felt with equal fury; and the effects are yet unknown, and perhaps never will be fully ascertained—It is stated that the tide rose at Savannah from ten to twelve feet above the usual spring tides; an incontestible evidence of the force of the wind—the damage occasioned by the tide will not fall short, in extent, to that occasioned by the wind.
The following is a summary of the damage at Savannah.
ON SHORE. — Publick Buildings , two churches, the steeple of one blown down to the foundation, the other, one side broken in; the Exchange, partly unroofed and otherwise damaged.—Houses blown down or swept away by the tide 11, houses unroofed 4, houses partially damaged 22.—Besides those, scarce one near the wharves but what suffered injury from the water which found its way to them.
IN THE PORT. — Vessels damaged. Sunk 1 Ship, Diemasted 1 Ship, 2 Schooners— Upside 2 Ships, 1 Schooner— Driven on Shore , 9 Ships, 2 Schooners, 4 Brigs, 2 Sloops, with the Revenue Cutter Thomas Jefferson, on the wharf occupied by Hunter & Minis's new store, her mainmast gone, her stern broken out and her rudder unshipped.
L'Amitie , French national Corvette, high on Mr. McCredie's wharf.
The following is an account of the Storm at George-Town.
GEORGETOWN, (S. C.) Sept. 12.
On Saturday last we experienced a severe Tornado, which for violence and duration, exceeded any within the remembrance of the oldest inhabitants of this place. It commenced between three and four A. M. with the wind at N. E. and blew from thence with increasing fury until twelve at night, when the wind shifted to S. S. E. but abated very little before the night following. The rain descended in torrents, with little intermission, the chief part of the time.
The tide rose suddenly to a height hitherto unparalleled, covering several parts of the Bay in such a manner as to render it impassable, unless in boats, or other vehicles. Several stores on the wharves, as well as those at some distance from them, had two and three feet water therein; in consequence of which, great quantities of corn, salt, &c. were destroyed.
The Schooner Perseverance , from this port for Charleston, belonging to Thomas Shubrick, Esq., of the latter place, was blown ashore on South Island; the people were saved, but it is feared the vessel will be entirely lost.
Two negroes, attempting to cross Sampit river in a canoe, were overset, and fortunately saved themselves by swimming—two others, in a similar attempt, were drowned.
Several merchants and others here, have suffered very much; the injury the planters have sustained, is incalculable. Many crops of rice, ready to be gathered, are partly lost; and the destruction of banks, trunks, &c. is very considerable.
Great apprehensions were entertained for the safety of the persons residing at North Inlet—the dwelling houses of Messrs. Alston, Thruston and Crofts, were blown down; kitchens and out-houses swept away by the impetuosity of the tide; but, although the situation of the inhabitants was truly distressing, and their lives in most imminent danger, we are happy to state that none were lost.
The water in our streets was quite brackish, and sea turtle, terrapins, &c. were driven up to the town, one of which was caught by a negro fellow, in a new brick store on the bay.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 14.
A gentleman who was at Georgetown since the gale, informs, that it is the opinion of several experienced planters there, that rice, equal in quantity to ten thousand barrels, has been destroyed in that neighbourhood by the late gale and high tides.
Captain Bradshaw, from Havana, informs, that a few days before he sailed, the Royal Treasury was robbed of 250,000 dollars, in doubloons: The building, we are told, is constantly surrounded by a strong guard—but the robbers entered by the roof, which communicates with the adjoining houses, and carried off their plunder without molestation. This took place between Saturday night and Sunday morning; at which time an embargo was laid upon the shipping in the harbour, and every vessel closely examined—Strict search had also been made throughout the city, but without leading to any discovery. Some of the inferior officers were suspected of being concerned in the plot.
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NEW-YORK, Sept. 19.
By the Thomas, arrived yesterday from Amsterdam, we learn, that when she sailed there were in the Texel roads six Dutch men of war, viz. one 64 and five 74's, with about 120 large and small transports, calculated to carry about 30,000 troops. They are watched by admiral Thornborough's squadron of 8 sail of the line, lying at anchor before the Texel. The Dutch fleet was not ready for sea, although they had the appearance of being so. Gen. Marmont was encamped at Utrecht with 35,000 French.
Translated from a Guadalupe Paper of the 18th August, 1804.
REPORT,
Of the affray which took place in the night of the 13th to the 14th August, between the sloop of war the Lilly , prize to the French privateer La Dame Amber , and anchored in the road of the Saints, under the command of captain Lapointe, and five barges armed with 120 men, from the English frigate Galatea , in an attempt to cut out said sloop of war.
The English frigate Galatea , upon being informed that the sloop of war Lilly was at the Saints with a very few men on board, sent, in the night of the 13th to the 14th, her boats, to attempt carrying her off. They approached near enough to perceive that there was a detachment of troops of the line on board; and seeing that this vessel kept a good look out, they retired at day-break.
On the next day, 15th, at dusk, the same frigate came up the channel and approached the batteries. The commandant, Madier, caused some cannon shot to be fired at her, and sent off two bombs, one of which having burst in the air, cut some of her rigging. From her coming so near in shore, it was conjectured she had some projects for the night. 30 men of the 15th and 66th of the line, commanded by lieutenant Mouret, were put on board the Lilly . The boats had intimation of what was to go on; captain
Lapointe made his dispositions, and the commandant Madier ordered that, the more to deceive the enemy, the land and sea rounds should be done without the least noise; and especially that the word fulwach should not be called aloud. Accordingly, at two in the morning, five English barges entered the road and rowed to the Lilly . Captain Lapointe fired a broadside at them, and the troops of the line discharged their musketry; but notwithstanding all the efforts of the English they could not succeed in boarding; they were vigorously repulsed on every side. They had two barges sunk, one taken, and the two others, having lost almost all their men, had surrendered; but the commandant Madier, having no shallops at his disposal could not send people on board to man them. The current drove them from the shore, and the breeze enabled them to get off; not, however, without sustaining the fire of the batteries of l'Islet .
The loss of the enemy is estimated at 60 men, among whom is a lieutenant, killed on board, in whose pocket has been found a list of the men ordered for this expedition.
On board of the barge that was taken were found a lieutenant having his arm much fractured, a midshipman and seventeen seamen, 4 of them killed and 12 wounded.
On our side we have lost a sergeant of the 15th of the line, two chasseurs of the 66th of the line, and a seaman.
Captain Lapointe has been grievously wounded by two shots; one in the shoulder, and the other in the breast. Lieutenant Mouret, officer of the 15th of the line has been slightly wounded.
In the course of the morning were found at l'Islet , and at Terre de Bas , pieces of the wreck of the two sunken barges, the rudder of a large shallop, ten oars, and several dead bodies.
A neutral Schooner which anchored at the Saints the same day, reports that she was visited by the English frigate Galatea , which had no other embarkation but a small boat, manned with one seaman and four cabin boys, and that the captain of the frigate requested him to pick up those of his crew whom he might meet with off the Saints. It appears that the two last barges have not been able to get back to the frigate.
Such are the outlines of the facts contained in the report of the 26 Thermidor , year twelve (14th Aug.) Signed, The Chief of battalion, commander of the Saints, MADIER.
BY DE WITT CLINTON, Mayor of the City of New-York.
WHEREAS, I have received information that a malignant or pestilential fever prevails in the city of Charleston, in the State of S. Carolina, I do therefore direct the masters and commanders of all vessels arriving in this port, from the said city of Charleston, to come to anchor with their said vessels at the quarantine ground, there to remain until they shall be duly authorised to approach nearer to the city of New-York.
In-witness whereof &c. DE WITT CLINTON.
A letter from Charleston, dated the 6th inst. after mentioning the death of a friend with the prevailing disorder (yellow fever), says—"It is no doubt the most sickly summer we have had since the year 1796."
The papers of Charleston still observe the most studied silence on the subject.
LOUIS XVIII. PICHEGRU, &c.
Mr. Peltier's Ambigu , contains some interesting letters written by the Count de Lille (Louis XVIII.) to General Pichegru. They are dated Manheim, May 24, and Riegel, June 2, 1796. They refer to the operations of the contending armies at that time; and the first is prefaced by assurances of affection and esteem for Pichegru, and of admiration of his military skill and talents, which induced him to ascribe all the virtues and morals to Pichegru which distinguished the Saxons, the Tuscans, and the Calinats.
The unfortunate monarch next assures him, "that he sanctions the full powers that had been transmitted to him by the Prince de Condé; that he prescribed no limits to them, but left his master to do and ordain every thing that was compatible with the dignity of his crown, and the interests of the State." He moreover pledges his royal word that all the promises which he signified to him, through Mr. Montgaillard, shall be regularly adhered to; even that respecting the amnesty, except only the 17th article. His clemency extended as far as justice and the good of the State would allow it; but he could not screen from the vengeance of the laws men whose crimes have set an indelible stigma on the French name. Never should he be brought to acknowledge and sanction the spoliation, the plunder of the property, and the invasion of the rights of the five first orders. "Like Henry IV. I have to conquer my kingdom, and like him, I will prove that I can conquer and reign. My physical strength is but small; of moral powers I am not destitute; and when the time comes I will prove it. My throne or my tomb: there is no middle point for me.
"You must be aware of the confidence with which you have inspired the Austrian Cabinet; and you well know that the Archduke Charles has asserted that you were the only French General that could have prevailed on his Imperial Majesty to break the truce. It is my desire, that you correspond directly with me, and that by the particular channel that may be pointed out to you. I entertain the fond hope, that you will succeed in re-establishing the French Monarchy—and whether we have peace or war, I look to you for the accomplishment of that great object. . . . I flatter myself that Mr. Wickham will continue to furnish, with his usual generosity, the pecuniary assistance you may require."
Another letter is annexed from Louis XVIII. to the Archduke Charles, dated Riegel, June 30, 1796. It refers chiefly to the reluctance which his majesty felt to remove from the army, and to the means which were threatened to be employed to enforce his withdrawing. The letter then proceeds to say, "You have seen the whole of the correspondence with Pichegru; you know his anxiety that I should come nearer: the effect which he affirmed my presence had produced, and, above all, his earnest desire that I should remain. You have read every thing Pichegru had written upon this subject; the numberless channels of communication that he possesses at Paris, and among the first of the constituted authorities; who can, so forcibly as yourself, impress the Emperor with the necessity of my presence at the army? I therefore entreat you, by every tie, by the conviction with which we are both impressed, that I should remain with the army, to make the Emperor feel how essential it may be for the present, and for the future, that the union between Austria and France should be now closer than ever; and how inseparably connected with it is my presence with the army, which may prove of infinite advantage, while my withdrawing from it may be productive of incalculable evils."
RUSSIA, SWEDEN, & FRANCE.  LONDON, July 25. Private letters from Paris, of the 10th inst. state a new proof of the hostile spirit of Buonaparte in his conduct towards Russia and Sweden. He has adopted a system of rigour and persecution against all the subjects of these two powers, whether travellers or merchants, in France, Italy, Switzerland,
and Holland. His military gens d'armes commanders and police agents, are ordered to insult, oppress, and arrest them upon the slightest pretence. The least informality in their passes, any complaint that ingenuity and suspicion can devise, is considered as sufficient ground to detain their persons. Those who are going to France are stopped at the frontiers, under the pretence that they ought to have new passes from Paris; and those who are leaving France are detained under the pretence that their passes are not correct. During these last five weeks, no Russian or Swedish ship has been permitted to clear out and sail; and notwithstanding the demands and representations of the Consuls of their respective nations, the only answer that has been obtained is, "Such are the good will and pleasure of the Emperor." This measure is generally supposed to be a prelude to an embargo. Many circumstances tend to confirm this suspicion. Among these is the great activity of the police agents to discover and ascertain the property of Russian and Swedish subjects in France, and to prevent any transfer or removal of it. Should a rupture with these countries take place, an event considered in France very probable, there is little doubt but that Russian and Swedish subjects will experience similar treatment to that which British subjects in France experienced last year.
Buonaparte and the Pope.
Letters from Italy brought by the Gottenburgh mails of yesterday, relate the progress of Buonaparte's negotiation with the Pope, or rather his requisition of his holiness to perform the revolutionary coronation ceremony. Upon cardinal Fesch's first mentioning this subject, Pius VII. referred it to the sacred college of cardinals, who, except Fesch, were unanimous in their advice to their sovereign to decline it, as no such act has been performed by a sovereign Pontiff, for seven centuries—and it would offend the house of Austria, as Pius VI. in 1790 refused the same demand made by Leopold II. the father of the present Emperor of Germany. Informed of this answer Buonaparte wrote a letter with his own hand, in the most abusive language, and threatening style, telling the Pope, "that he owed to hi alone and to his moderation, both the temporal and spiritual power enjoyed by his holiness. That it was an insult to his glory, and to the high dignity the great nation has conferred on him, only to hesitate; and that as he had made Frenchmen again Christians, so he would be able to make them Mussulmans, should the ungrateful conduct, superstitious scruples, or pusillanimous fears of his holiness, force him to such an act." In return, Pius VII. offered to give full power to cardinal Fesch to perform on his part and in his name, the coronation ceremony; a letter of recommendation from Madame Buonaparte, the soi-disant Empress's mother, accompanied this answer. It had however no other effect than to enrage her son the more; who wrote to the Pope these few words. "We desire the holy father to choose between a retreat to a convent, or a journey to France. Paris, May 20, signed Napoleon." Copies of these transactions and letters are handed about, all over Italy. It is said that the Pope has demanded the mediation of Austria, and even offered to resign; but that his holiness has been advised, for the peace of the church, to submit to the circumstances of the times. General Charpentier has therefore been sent to Rome, to escort the Pope to France; a journey which the Italians compare to that of his unfortunate predecessor, Pius VI. who, after suffering so many indignities, at last died a victim of republican ferocity, in a French dungeon.
PARIS, July 10.
The unfortunate General Moreau, his brother the Tribune, and their families, are about bidding adieu to France forever.
[We state as facts, that Gen. Moreau left the Temple, in Paris, in the night of the 22d June, under a guard of light horse, commanded by general Savary. He passed through Bordeaux, and arrived at Perpignan, about the 10th July.—From Perpignan [a capital city, in the Eastern Pyrenees, situated near the mouth of the river Tet] he proceeded to Barcelona, where he arrived about the 22d July. He only travelled in the night and his route was circuitous. Previous to setting out, he signed an instrument empowering his mother-in-law to sell his estates in France. His wife followed him in his route to Spain, on the 22d of June. His brother, the Tribune, set out before him to procure a suitable vessel, for the accommodation of the family.—It was said, the beautiful chateau which had been given him by the nation, would be purchased by his Imperial Highness Prince Louis. Moreau was considered a man of fortune; but which will be much diminished by that part of the sentence which condemned those imprisoned, jointly and severally to pay the costs of prosecution, amounting to a million and a half of livres; the greater part of which will fall on Moreau. Every anecdote of this illustrious victim to ambition must be interesting.] [ Boa. Cent. ]
We have only to say on the above, that we sincerely rejoice should it prove true. Our accounts from Paris were the 19th, but we find no confirmation of it. And from gentlemen arrived here, we learnt what we have already stated; and further, that, on the 14th of July, Madame Moreau knew nothing of the fate of her husband. We understand that Paris papers of the 26th were at the office of the Herald on Saturday. Perhaps they may contain something. Ledger.
Law Intelligence.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH, July 13. COOKE v WOODCOCK.
This was an action by the owner of the ship, the Welcome Messenger , against the owner of the ship Paragon . The declarations stated, that the servants of the defendant so unskillfully navigated the said vessel, that they ran against the ship of the plaintiff, whereby she was sunk and destroyed.
Mr. Erskine stated, that the plaintiff's ship sailed from North-Shields, in March 1803, and when they arrived off Lowestoffe they met the accident, which gave rise to the present action. He should shew that the fault was entirely in the crew of the defendant's vessel; for there was a law of the sea as well as a law of the road, and both were founded on principles which had the convenience of travellers for their object. If a man travelled at night in a dark road, if he kept his right side he might pass safely on, unless some other went out of his right side. So at sea it was an established law, that a ship having the wind (that is sailing before it) should give way to the vessel which was beating up against the wind, and for this plain reason, that the former could avoid the latter with very little inconvenience to herself, whereas if the latter were to attempt to get out of the way of the former she would lose more way in half an hour than she could recover in a whole day. Such was the relative situations of the vessels of the plaintiff and defendant. The plaintiff's ship was laden with coals, working against the wind; the defendant's was going before the wind; it was a calm night and clear enough to see any ship time enough to clear away from danger. They could have cleared the plaintiff's ship with half a turn of the wheel, if they had been at all minding their duty, but instead of which though they were repeatedly hailed, not a soul was on the watch, and
they came direct ahead the quarter of the Welcome Messenger , by which she was sunk, and left hardly time enough for the men to save their lives. John Clude, capt. of the ship Welcome Messenger , stated that they sailed from North Shields, coal laden, in March 1803. On the 10th they made the Lowestoffe Light; they were sailing near the wind, and about 10 o'clock they saw the Paragon standing in their quarter; when they first saw her she might be three quarters of a mile distant; as she approached they hailed her, but got no answer; and she came plump upon them; their vessel immediately swung round, and he jumped upon the fore-castle of the Paragon . He saw no person there, but there was one or two afloat; just as he got to the stern the captain of the Paragon was coming up the cabin hatch-way. He said he had not been down above a quarter of an hour, and that he supposed his men, instead of keeping a look out, had gone below too. The captain wished the witness and his crew to go back to his own ship, and that he and his crew would assist them; but the witness declined, as he thought she was in too dangerous a state; shortly after the ship sunk.
The defence set up by the other side was that it was so dark a night they could not see the length of the jib-boom before them. That the watch was all upon the deck keeping a look out, and that they never saw the Welcome Messenger until she was close under their bows. Several seamen of the vessel were called, who swore to these facts, but the jury found a verdict for the plaintiff. It was agreed to settle the amount of the damages by reference.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Hope, Cochran, 65 days from Pecamp, ballast, to the captain.— L.R. Ship Andrew, Watkins, of Philadelphia, to sail for Bordeaux next day; brig Harriot, Brashear, of Portland, under seizure as coming from England, not unloaded; brig Petersburg, Vickery, and brig Eliza, Brown, of Petersburg; and brig Fox, Drummond of Boston: the two last from Bordeaux with wine.—Sloop, Sept. 3, on the Banks, Schooner Adams, D'Oliver, of Marblehead, with 6000 fish—same day, Schooner Sally, of same place, with 5000.—Sept. 13, lat. 40° N, long. 65° W, brig May-Flower, Lamb, 9 days from New-London for Amsterdam.—Sept. 20, lat. 38° 30' N, long. 72° W, ship Peregrine, of Norfolk, from Hull for New-York, out 60 days.
In Hampton Roads bound to Baltimore, brig Eliza, Hall, 57 days from London.—Aug. 4, lat. 49° N, long. 9° W, sloop, brig Anna, Owens, 28 days hence for Copenhagen, all well: Sept. 7, lat. 38° N, long. 55° W, sloop Betsey, Jeremiah, master, from Salem, for Batavia, 7 days out.
In the Roads Schooner Hope, Hamilton, from Boston for Alexandria, via New-York—on the 16th, saw an armed ship of 14 guns chase a Schooner into Sea-Brook, and continue firing on her until she was within in the light-house.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Hope, Cochran, Pecamp. Sloop Patriot, Hudson, Trinidad. Polly & Peggy, Beale, Surinam.
CLEARED.
Ship Aurora, Harrison, Guadalupe.
FOR BOURDEAUX.
The fast sailing Ship SHEFFIELD , JOSEPH COWPER, Master: Will sail in three weeks, one half of her cargo being engaged. For freight apply to the master, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 27. 156
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A QUANTITY OF Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO,
White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards:  ROBERT MATT LAND & Co. Sept. 27. 137
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES.
THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Publick Auction, (if not privately disposed of before that period, of which time notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL , in the county of Brins Ann . There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling-House with a Kitchen, Smoke-House, Quarters, Stable, &c. all in tolerably good repair.
This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation—Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak.
From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to cart them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy.
The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl.
It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid.
In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia.
William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
HIBBERT'S BROWN STOUT, 25 Casks, 63 dozen each—in excellent order, For sale by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. Sept. 22. 2w 148
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship Sheriff , at Wick's Wharf , 1400 BUILDING STONES , hard and of a superior quality. Apply to Josiah Cowper. Sept. 22. 131
The Managers of the Baltimore Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery, have given notice that the Lottery will commence drawing on Wednesday, the 10th of October. I have yet a few tickets to dispose of, which may be had if applied for immediately.
James Herran. Sept. 17. 64 149

FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
consisting of DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Cagings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.— Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any land in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighboring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further par- ticulars, apply to
James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
New Grocery Store.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf-Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reason- able terms.
Some excellent CLARET, at $4 1/2 per dozen. G. Domezio & Co.
N. B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh roasted, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly su- perior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 25. tf 103
LANDING On Town Point, out of the Brig MARY LOUISA, from St THOMAS,
A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogsheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA, Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX. 50 Casks, CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, CLARET, of superior quality. 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by
Robertson & Brown.
Sept. 1. tf 114
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 in- ches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best qua- lity.—Also,
BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds.
Jesse Hollingsworth & Son.
Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 20 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters stock, equal to any imported.
Joseph Hayes.
August 24. tf 96
Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by
LEVIN DORSEY;
No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town Point.
ADAM'S Patent Globes; 12 inches diameter, with com- passes in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double ob- servation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Astronomical Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observa- tions, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c.
Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS.
Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affixant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Phi- ladelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions.
ALSO,
A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, affected, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Car- riage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good.
N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS re- paired, at the shortest notice.
Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundery, and the work deliver- ed as above.
August 7. tf 58
THIS DAY
Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig NICANOR, E. LENBERG, Master, from Gottenburg, consisting of a choice assortment of SWEDISH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogsheads CLARET.
For sale by
Moses Myers,
Sept. 13. tf 138
This day landing on Newton's wharf, from on board schooner Susan, N. S. Snow, master, from Jamaica, 79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM; 1 Hhd. MOLASSES. 33 Bbls. LIMES, for sale by
MOSES MYERS.
Sept. 13. tf 135
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 400 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankene, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 17, 1804. tf 16
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira, 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 Practioner's Shops. Those who favor 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
General Alexander Hamilton.
R. FOLWELL,
INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved like- ness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowl- edged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation ac- cording to the priority of subscription. ** Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLICK LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceas- ed, will be pleased to present them, legally authen- ticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by
D. M. Randolph.
Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'ORIENT, deceased, are desired to bring them in pro- perly attested to
William Vaughan, Adm'or.
August 21. tf 90
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given,
That commodious BRICK DWEL- LING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding- House, being very eligibly situated on Mainstreet, in the centre of business. The terms to a good ten- ant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to
William Dick.
July 17. tf 11
SLATE.
I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time.
William Hartshorne, jun.
August 18. 6w 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
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 paya- ble there.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
July 24. tf 36
FOR SALE,
500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms.
Stephen Harris.
July 17. tf 8
FOR SALE,
A COMMODOIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be gi- ven to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to
James Callis.
August 11. tf 67
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,
Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by
N. Gregory,
opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill.
July 8. tf 3
Wanted to hire by the year,
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger.
PROPOSALS,
BY S. Butler, Pechin & Frailey, & J. Peters, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
An Accurate History OF THE
CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND,
In the Year 1798, &c.
Containing an Impartial Account of the Proceedings of the Irish Revolutionists. From the year 1782 until the suppression of the same: With an Appendix to illustrate some Facts, and a Preface, containing a reply to the Observations of Sir Richard Musgrave, (who wrote the Government account) on this work.
By the Rev. JAMES GORDON, Rector of Killegny, in the Diocese of Ferns, and of Connaway, in the Diocese of Cork.
This work shall be comprised in two neat 12mo Volumes, handsome and correctly printed, and delivered to Subscribers, at the moderate Price of One Dollar Seventy Five Cents, neat- ly bound;—In boards One Dollar Fifty Cents. To Non- subscribers, Two Dollars, which is only one half the price of the London Copy. Printed on new Type and Paper of su- perior quality.
** Subscription taken in at this Office, and Mess. Bonsal, Conrad & Co's Book-store.
Baltimore French College.
NOTICE TO PARENTS.
THE numerous inconveniences arising from the successive entry of students, through the course of the scholastic year, have brought on the resolution of fixing for the sole epoch of admission, for new boarders from this country, the whole month of September, being the time of the commence- ment of schools after the great vacation. Persons desirous to secure places for their young friends ought to be early in their applications, as from the present number of demands, it is apprehended the college will soon be full. Sept. 4. 1m 116
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hatton, master, from Bour- deaux,
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. do. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by
William Pennock.
Sept. 1. tf 115
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship Dart, Captain Peck, from CADIZ, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Butheis SALT. For sale by
Richard Bowden & Co.
August 9. tf 60
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in En- gland, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Vir- ginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to pro- tect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experi- ence of serious and continued losses, upon the build- ings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present —but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engage- ments, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their or- ders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 48
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK.
ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson.
July 17, 1804. tf 17
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF,
113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by
Warren Ashley.
August 2. tf 53
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now up-wards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent, which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above des- cribed, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's, Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dol- lars if secured in any jail so that I get him again— Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediate- ly attended to.
John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Nor- folk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy. July 17. tf 35
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers,
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS, Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Coppers. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.
Fish & Stearns.
July 8. tf 2
FOR SALE,
1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Ginghams. Apply to
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
July 17. tf 7
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Ann Eliza, Capt. Small, from Aux-Cayes,
75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE.
For sale by
Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
August 21. tf 85
FOR SALE,
50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD. 20 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. Phinebas Dana. August 23. tf 102
John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf.
July 21. tf 30.
FOR SALE,
70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum.<