Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-08-03 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDIS
VOL. IV.]
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 3, 1807.
[NO. 8.
Foreign articles from French papers.
PARIS, May 23.
The translation of the sword of Frederick the Great to the Invalids, exhibited a spectacle full of interest. In no circumstance perhaps were the sentiments of gratitude and admiration for our armies and august chief who conducts them to victory, manifested with more energy and enthusiasm.
Early in the morning the place du Carousal, and all the avenues of the Thuilleries were crowded with innumerable people.
At the hour stated in the printed notice, there came out of the Thuilleries, amidst several salves of artillery, the carriages of the grand officers of the legion of honour, those of their excellencies the grand officers of the empire, and those of their excellencies his majesty's ministers and of the prince arch-treasurer of the empire.
Next came a triumphal car magnificently decorated, carrying two hundred and eighty stand of colours conquered last campaign.
His excellency marshal Moncey next appeared, on horseback, in the midst of the officers of his staff; he held in his hand the sword of Frederick the Great, and the insignia worn by that monarch.
Immediately after, came the carriage of his serene highness the prince arch-chancellor of the empire, attended by the staff of the government of Paris, on horseback.
Wherever this brilliant cavalcade passed through to repair to the invalids, unanimous cries of long live the emperor! long live the armies! were heard mixed with the flourishes of military music, the sound of drums and the report of cannon.
The church of the invalids had been decorated with great care and taste.
In the most elevated part of it, and at the entrance of the dome, the throne appeared, covered with rich drapery.
The part allotted for the ceremony extended from the throne to about the middle of the nave of the church. It contained seats and steps for all the persons of dignity who by their places were to take part in the ceremony.
Galleries for the ladies invited to the fetes surrounded this space.
The upper galleries of the church were ornamented with an elegant drapery, and set apart for the members of the senate, the council of state, the legislative body, and the tribunate; for the members of the tribunal of cassation, those of the national Compatibility, and for the officers of their majesties households, and those of the princes and princesses of the imperial family.
Upon the arrival of the cavalcade at the invalids, his excellency marshal Serrurier, the governor, came to receive his serene highness the prince arch-chancellor at the gate of the Isre court.
The car which carried the conquered colours advanced as far as the grating, which its elevation did not permit it to pass. There, some old invalids received the colours, and carried them to the place allotted for the ceremony.
During this march, a numerous orchestra, placed over the gate of the church, executed a military symphony.
Mr. de Fontanes, president of the legislative body, appeared at the tribune and delivered the following speech:—
"Monsigneur,
"Never was there a more noble fete given by victory, and never did fortune offer at the same time a more memorable example of her catastrophes and her sports. O! vanity of human judgments! O! short and fallacious prosperities! All the voices of renown celebrated for fifty years the glory of the Prussian monarchy. The tactics of its army, the saving of its treasury, and the wisdom of its government were given as a model to all the states. The 18th century was proud of reckoning the most illustrious of kings among the pupils of its philosophy!—Twenty years have hardly elapsed, and from the first shock, this government, wherein one beheld rather an army than a people, let its real weakness be seen. A single battle overthrew those phalanxes so often victorious, which, in the seven years war, had surmounted the efforts of Austria, Russia, and France leagued against them. Is it this then that was promised by those approved talents, that long experience of the oldest generals of Europe, those annual camps, wherein all military theories were developed, those famous reviews, those skillful manoeuvres, which from one end of Europe to the other the most able commanders came to study upon the banks of the Spree? That new art of war, all the secrets of which people went to dive into with great noise at Potsdam, has just yielded to the combinations of an art still vaster and bolder. Let us enjoy so great a triumph, but let us honor, after having conquered them, these remains of Prussian greatness, upon which so many heroic remembrances are still stamped, and over which the shade of Frederick seems to groan.
"When formerly in that city the mistress of the world, an illustrious Roman" came to suspend upon the walls of the capitol the spoils of the kingdom of Macedon, he could not help feeling a deep emotion, upon thinking of the exploits of Alexander, and contemplating the calamities spread over his house. The hero of France was not less affected when he entered those sorrowful and deserted palaces formerly occupied with so much lustre by the hero of Prussia. He was seen to seize with a religious enthusiasm this sword of which he makes such a noble present to his veterans; but he forbade that the arms and Prussian eagles, that all this mass of trophies conquered from the descendants of a great king, should cross the place where his ashes rest,
* Paulus Emilus. (See Plutarque.)
for fear of afflicting his manes and insulting his tomb.
I think therefore, that I enter into the thoughts of the conqueror, in rendering homage to the conquered before these very colors which they were unable to defend, but which they dyed with glorious blood. If from the elevated regions which they inherit, the great men whom the earth has lost, still interest themselves in human affairs, Frederick was able to recognize, even in their last breath, the old companions formed at his school, and who died worthy upon the ruins of his monarchy. He did not see fall without glory those young princes of his house who bit the dust in the field of Jena, or who, after illustrious feats, signed capitulations and received honourable terms. O! how just it is to pity unfortunate valour! O! how sweet it is to be able to esteem enemies whom one has defeated! Yes, and it is a pleasure to me to say it in the midst of all these judges of true glory with whom I am surrounded; yes, the Prussian monarch himself, at this day without a capitol and almost without an army, supported, however, his dignity in the battle which was so fatal to him, and was wanting neither in the duties of a chief, nor in those of a soldier.
"But these last sparks of the genius of Frederick had not the sufficient strength and activity to reanimate a monarchy where artificial power was perhaps destitute of those preservativ principles which maintain societies. I cannot conceal, but some sages have made several reproaches to Frederick. If they admire in him the indefatigable administrator and the great commander, they have not the same esteem for the same opinions of the philosopher-king. They would have wished him to have been better acquainted with the rights of nations and the dignity of man. To the cries of the philosopher Sans-Souci , they oppose with advantage that book which Marcus Aurelius, who was also a warrior and philosopher, returns thanks to heaven, upon setting out, for giving him a pious mother and good masters who inspired him with the fear and love of the divinity. Instead of that disdainful and fatal philosophy which gives up to ridicule the most respected traditions, the sages I speak of love to see reign that grave and beneficent philosophy which supports itself by the doctrine of the sages, which engenders fine sentiments, which gives a value to fine actions and which constituted more than once, upon ascending the throne, the delight and honour of mankind. They think in one word, that a king cannot with impunity profess a contempt for those salutary maxims which guarantee the authority of kings.
"I stop, it would ill become me at this moment too accuse with too much bitterness the memory of a great monarch whose posterity has just undergone so many misfortunes. His image is already but too much grieved at the spectacle of our glory and at these triumphal pomp which we form with the wreck of his diadem. But if one ought not to show one's self too severe towards him, one should be just towards another great man who surpasses him, and when Frederick had the imprudence to proclaim in his court those reproachful doctrines which soon or late destroy the social order, ought I to forget that Napoleon raised again to honour those noble doctrines which repair all the evils of atheism and anarchy?
"Thus in this part of his history, as in all the others, our monarch has no more rivals; and not to stray from the art of war of which this august ceremony recalls all the prodigies, how much all that was great disappears before the extraordinary enterprises we are witnesses of! Armies fought, governments negotiated formerly during years for the capture of a few towns, and now a few days decide the fate of kingdoms. What military name, what political talent, what glory ancient or modern is not henceforward lowered before him who from the seas of Naples to the borders of the Vistula keeps in repose so many subdued nations; who, encamped in a Sarmatian village, receives there, at at his court, the ambassadors of Ispahan and Constantinople, astonished at finding themselves together; who unites in the same interest the sectaries of Omar and of Ali; who joins in a common tie both the Spaniard and the Dutchman, the Bavarian and the Saxon; who, for still vaster designs, makes the movements of Asia concur with those of Europe, and who shows a second time as under the Roman empire, the warlike genius arming itself with all the strength of civilization, and advancing against barbarians and forcing them to withdraw towards the bounds of the world.
"It does not belong to me to raise the veil which covers the aim of his distant expeditions. It suffices me to know that the great man by whom they are directed, is not less admirable in what he conceals than in what he allows to be seen, and in what he meditates than in what he executes. Does he wish to raise again those ancient barriers which held at the confines of the polished universe those barbarous hordes with which the North always menaced the South? His policy has not yet spoken, let us wait until he explains himself, and let us especially remark that this silence is the surest guarantee of his pacific intentions.
"He wished, he still wishes for peace: he asked for it at the moment of vanquishing, he asks it again after having vanquished. Although all the fields of battle, which he has run through in three parts of the world, have constantly been the theatres of his glory, he has ever groaned for the disasters of war. It is because he knows all the scourges of it that he takes care to carry them far from us.
"War ought to be paid for with foreign subsidies
§ The emperor forbid that the colors conquered from the Prussians should be carried through Potsdam, the place where Frederick died.
in order not to aggravate too much the national burdens, one ought to live in the enemy's country in order not to starve the people whom one governs. The internal security is then the reward of those unheard of fatigues, of those numberless privations, of those dangers of every kind to which heroism depends itself. Compare to our present situation the free subjects of Frederick, when twice driven from his capital, in spite of his exploits, was unable even after the victories, to defend the industry of his towns and the harvest of his country against the ferocity of the Russians and the plunder of the Austrians. Such is not our destiny. Paris and the whole empire repose in a profound calm under the authority of that same hand which spreads terror three hundred leagues from the frontier.
[Here the orator after having paid a just tribute of praise to the armies which have procured this security to France, shows, by the striking example of Frederick and Napoleon, what the genius of two great men is capable of effecting upon the destinies of their people. Then all of a sudden he stops and cries out.]
"But alas! whilst I am forming much less for him than for us, those wishes entertained by all French hearts, a royal child has just entered the tomb; and the regrets of his family are mingled with our hymns of victory.
"Perhaps at this moment the hero who saved us weeps in his tent, at the head of three hundred thousand victorious Frenchmen, and so many confederate Princes and Kings who march under his ensigns. He weeps, and neither the trophies accumulated round him, nor the lustre of twenty sceptres which he holds with so steady a hand, and which Charlemagne himself did not unite, can turn his thoughts from the coffin of that child whose first steps he helped with his triumphant hands, and whose premature intelligence he was one day to have cultivated. Ah! let him not be ignorant at least that his domestick misfortunes have been felt a publick misfortune, and let so sweet a testimony of the national interest carry to him some consolation. All our alarms for the future are further homage which we render him. May at least fortune content herself with the young victim which she has struck; and may she in always seconding the projects of the greatest of sovereigns, no more make him pay for his glory by similar misfortunes!"
His serene highness the Prince Arch Chancellor afterwards came down to deliver into the hands of the Governor of the Invalids, the sword of Frederick; his Excellency Marshal Moncey hastened to meet him, and to offer it to him. His serene highness in giving it to the governor, together with the insignia of the Prussian monarch, expressed himself in these terms:
"In the name and by order of his majesty the emperor and king, our most gracious sovereign, I deliver to you marshal the insignia and arms which belonged to a monarch of whom Prussia and Europe will ever preserve a great remembrance.
"This conquest, made by the hero of France, is for her a rich spoil, and a worthy ornament for the asylum of the defenders of the state.
"I also deliver to you the standards taken from the enemy during this last and brilliant campaign.
"It is his majesty's intention that they should remain under the guard of the brave fellows whom you command, until they be placed on the monument which his majesty wishes to have elevated to the immortal glory of the armies.
"Here, it is, Marshal, that from all parts, interest and admiration come to seek for the trophies of French valour; those who shall henceforth visit this hall will recognize in the double disposition made by the orders of his imperial majesty a new proof of his benevolence for his old soldiers, and of his particular esteem for their worthy commander. His ex. marshal Serrurier, Governor of the invalids, answered:
"Monsigneur,
"We are still here upwards of 900 men who have fought the great king, whose war like spoils have just been conquered by our children. Fortune did not always second our courage. The fathers had not less bravery than the children, but they had not the same commander. We cannot, however, recollect, without pride, the words of this great man: "Were I at the head of the French people, not a cannon shot should be fired in Europe without my permission;" an honourable testimony of his esteem for the soldiers who fought against him. But it was under the reign of a sovereign still greater by his genius, by high fates, and by his moderation, that the French people are to arrive at that high degree of glory and power.
"We swear faithfully to keep the treasure which his imperial and royal majesty has entrusted to our care; and after the honour of being the depositaries of it, nothing can be more precious for us than to receive it from the hands of your highness."
The words we swear it, repeated by the invalids, re-echoed through the church.
The chorus of the triumphal song recommenced. His serene highness remounted near the throne, signed on the registers of hotel of the invalids, the proves verbal of the delivering of the sword and insignia of the great Frederick, and of the standards conquered in the last campaign. His excellency the governor signed after the prince chancellor.
T. S. H. the princes, arch-chancellor and arch treasurer of the empire, rose, and whilst the orchestra played a military symphony, came down the steps of the throne, and advanced towards the church door at the head of the ministers and of the grand officers of the empire and of the legion of honour. On leaving the hotel of the invalids, the prince arch-chancellor requested the cavalcade to disperse, the object of its union being fulfilled.
A discharge of artillery announced the end of the ceremony.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
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In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noot's MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHBELLS, &c. &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1 216
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of
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in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments.
An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds.
Also, a good assortment of New York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it.
A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail.
He has just received,
New-York SHOES and BOOTS,
and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boots at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent.
Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suwarrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s.
He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash. 27 2awtf
For RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport.
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The Subscriber has for Sale, 400 barrels superfine FLOUR, 2500 bushels Corn, and 150 barrels Pork, good quality. Just received,
50 boxes fresh Lisbon LEMONS. GEORGE WILSON, No. 9, Marsden's wharf.
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July 29. 2

On Saturday last, Major TAZEWELL, and to Gen. MATHEWS, went down with the two officers and three seamen belonging to the Triumph, taken some time since by the militia of Princess Anne, and delivered them to Sir THOMAS HARDY, pursuant to orders from the general government.
The Frigate CHESAPEAKE, with the gun-boats, went down to Craney Island on Saturday last.
We have copied into our paper most of the resolutions which have been adopted by the meetings in various parts of the country; these, as well as others which have been omitted, all breathe one sentiment, although some are expressed with more ardour than others. The question at issue is well understood, and the whole nation, with one voice, has declared that the right of searching a national ship cannot be submitted to. It would, therefore, seem that the explanation from the British government, may be very easily made. That government must either avow the right and sustain the officer who gave orders for the search of the Chesapeake, or it must disclaim the principle and punish the officer; in the former case, we have nothing more to do, but to prepare for action; in the latter case the nations may yet remain in peace, which is certainly the interest of both. The course which the executive is pursuing, corresponds with the sentiment, which we believe is almost general, that peace is most desirable, if it can be maintained upon honourable grounds. The same course was pursued in 1794, when general Washington was president, and with the same nation that we are now to contend with; the same course was pursued by Mr. Adams, in respect to France, altho' not in the first instance with the same success. Such repeated instances of moderation and justice, ought, and must convince the world, that war is not desirable with the people of America, at the same time the world must know, that our love of peace does not originate in motives of pusillanimity, but in a just and accurate conception of what is our interest. The people of a government, which may be justly denominated a government of the people can have no inducements to war, when it is not necessary to defend their honour, and to protect their rights. The proclamation of the President, we would sincerely wish to see respected, and made the rule of conduct for all. To give our full co-operation to the measures of the executive, we should abstain from any act of violence or injury, that might increase the animosity which the occasion has so justly excited.
The proclamation of the President, among other circumstances is remarkable for its dignified moderation. No harsh reflection is made on the British nation, the President disclaims a belief that the government of that country will justify an act so atrocious. In this way an appeal is made to the faith and honor of the British nation at large, as well as their government, and we may add to the whole world. It is we think impossible for any reflecting person not to approve of the conduct of the President in this particular. It would have been as absurd, as hypocritical, for the executive to have sought reparation by negotiation, and at the same time to have loaded the nation and government with reproaches, and obloquy, that would not be submitted to, however wrong the original act might have been.
The President's proclamation contains an honourable and dignified appeal to the people as well to the government of England. Nothing could have been more judicious; it will we doubt not induce a powerful movement in the people of England, who with a voice that cannot be resisted will insist on the government rendering us justice; but should we be mistaken, and the ministers of England resolve on war, the advantages of a party in our favour in England, must be well appreciated by those who remember our revolutionary war. Our fathers addressed the whole British nation, in terms so impressive, that a powerful party was created in our favour, and it has been much questioned whether our battles were better contended on the American plains, or in St. Stephen's chapel.
There may be some who imagine that the voice of the people is wholly disregarded in England; than which there is nothing less true; among other instances we would cite the force of publick sentiment, in obliging the king and ministers to acknowledge our country independent. The party formed originally in our favour, seized every occasion which was presented by ill success in the course of the war, to demonstrate its impolicy, and finally that party triumphed, & peace was the result.
If the British government should sanction the conduct of Admiral Berkeley, or refuse to punish him, war must be the consequence, and surely no nation could ever go to war on more honourable and just grounds than ours will. It depends very much on ourselves, to determine the sentiment with which that war shall be prosecuted against us. From motives of interest there must and will be a powerful party in England opposed to a war with America, and who, if it takes place, will seize every occasion to terminate it, provided that we on our parts do not make demands which the honour, and perhaps the existence of that country cannot comply with. There is a material distinction between a war undertaken in defence of our own honour,
and independence, and that which is undertaken for the purpose of destroying another nation; of the former character, we hope will be every war in which America shall engage. With justice and honour then, arranged on our side, our enemy must respect us, the more so when interest aids the sentiments of respect. Among those who we are to account as our advocates, are the great and formidable manufacturing interest, all the merchants engaged in American commerce, the West India merchants and planters, and a portion of the prudent & liberal of all classes of men. We ask then is it policy in us to deprive ourselves of such aids? Surely not.
With sentiments such as we have expressed, we have thought that the invective with which the whole British nation has been loaded by many of the publick meetings and some of the publick prints, was neither just as applied to the whole nation, or wise on our part. If the sentiments expressed by the meetings and in the papers we allude to, be taken as the publick sense of America, the conclusion will be that it is not the particular outrage committed on our flag, and the impressment of our seamen that have excited our resentment; but that those circumstances are seized to express our general sentiments of hostility, and abhorrence. The people of a nation who are stigmatized with the epithets of pirates, murderers, assassins, &c. must have long been the objects of detestation, and as such ought to be exterminated. Viewing the subject in this light, instead of our making friends to our cause in England, we actually invite the whole nation to rise in arms against us. Molliter in modo, fortiter in re. Intemperate abuse, violence and invective cannot aid a bad cause, they may injure a good one. That there are assassins, pirates, &c. of the British nation, we have too many abundant proofs to doubt, but that they are a nation of barbarians, robbers, &c. our cooler judgment denies. It is not for those to whom these terms of reproach and invective are applied that we feel, but we feel for the dignity of our national character. The duties of an editor of a newspaper, necessarily cause him to peruse the papers of his own and those of other countries, by which he acquires a more accurate knowledge of the style in which those of his own country and foreign journals are conducted, than any other class of citizens in the community.
The French journals rarely contain any gross abuse of the English nation, though they examine its policy with the utmost severity of criticism. There are a few of the English papers, that deal out much coarse abuse on the French nation, and particularly on its present chief, but they are not classed among the respectable papers. Candour obliges us to confess that the American newspapers are unrivalled in asperity. Cobbett , (who we are sorry to acknowledge was patronized by federalists) carried personal invective beyond any extent before known; he left us, but his pernicious example remained behind; he attempted the same plan in his own country, and contempt and insignificance, as an editor, were the rewards of his efforts.—After this digression, we return to our subject—By a calm and dignified course, let us command the respect of the world, including the nation we may contend with; in a few words let our maxim be MOLLITER IN MODO, SED FORTITER IN RE.
A more apt, and (to our feelings) and a more acceptable illustration of what we have advanced, does not offer, than that which is presented by the conduct of the citizens of Norfolk on the late occasion. By a happy union of firmness and moderation, the citizens of this place have acquired the approbation & respect of all parts of the Union—The same conduct will always be productive of the same effect.
Much error having appeared in the accounts circulated, of what passed between the government and Mr. Erskine, in the case of the seamen, to obtain whom the Leopard made the late attack on the Chesapeake, we are induced to state, that, as we understand, on application by Mr. Erskine, for their surrender, he was informed that it could not be done, and was referred to the written answer* given by the secretary of state, on a previous application in another case, for the principles on which the surrender of British deserters was refused. It was remarked to Mr. Erskine, at the same time, both by the secretary of the navy and the secretary of state, that although the government could not deliver up deserters, it was so far from countenancing desertion, that general orders had been issued to our naval commanders not to permit any British deserters to be recruited for the American service. They also informed Mr. Erskine a few days after, that they had sufficient reason for believing that the seamen in question were native citizens of the United States; this being the result of an inquiry made by captain Barron, in pursuance of orders from the secretary of the navy. On this point Mr. Erskine expressed no opinion. This was not asked, because his opinion could form no part of the ground on which the government proceeded; and it was not offered, because it appears to have been his practice, and to have been held as his duty also, to do no more than to transmit without remarks, whatever documents or information relative to facts, he might judge proper to be forwarded to the British admirals on different stations. In this case, he accordingly, merely stated for the information of the British naval commander, that the result of an inquiry made by captain Barron had satisfied our government that the seamen, for whose surrender, he had applied, were citizens and natives of the United States.
* This answer was written Jan. 7, 1807. It was produced by an application for the surrender to their allegiance, of certain British seamen, who having united with American seamen left on board a vessel
ordered to Halifax as a prize, brought her into the United States, and were charged with mutiny, piracy, and an attempt to murder their officers. The answer stated that not only no prerogative for the purpose in question is vested in the executive of the United States; but that neither the law nor the practice of nations imposes on them an obligation to provide for the surrender of fugitives from the jurisdiction of other powers. The obligation can result only from special and mutual stipulations; which do not exist between the United States and Great-Britain; and which, indeed, as limited in the expired articles of the treaty of 1794, do not comprehend any other offences than those of actual murder and forgery.
† The information reported by capt. Baron, was as follows:
William Ware , pressed from on board the brig Neptune, capt. Crafts, by the British frigate Melampus, in the bay of Biscay, and has served on board the said frigate 15 months. Wm. Ware is a native American, born on Pipe Creek, Frederick County, state of Maryland, at Bruce's Mills, and served his time at said mills. He also served at Ellicott's mills, near Baltimore, and drove a waggon several years between Hager's-Town and Baltimore. He also served 18 months on board the U. S. frigate Chesapeake, under the command of commodore Morris and capt. James Barron. He is an Indian looking man.
Daniel Martin was pressed at the same time and place. He is a native of West-Port, in Massachusetts, about 30 miles to the eastward of Newport, Rhode-Island—served his time out of New-York with capt. Marrowby, in the Caledonia; refers to Mr. Benjamin Davis, merchant, and Mr. Benjamin Coree, of West-Port. He is a coloured man.
John Strachn , born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Queen-Anne's county, between Centreville and Queen's Town—refers to Mr. John Price and Pratt, esq. on Kent Island, who knew his relations—Strachn sailed in the brig Martha Bland, capt. Wyvill, from Norfolk to Dublin, and from thence to Liverpool. He there left the brig and shipped on board an English guineaman. He was pressed on board the Melampus on Cape Finisterre; to better his situation he consented to enter, being determined to make his escape when opportunity offered. He served on board the frigate two years. He is a white man, about 5 feet 7 inches high.
William Ware and John Strachn have protections—Daniel Martin says he has lost his after leaving the frigate.
John Little , alias Francis , and Ambrose Watts , escaped from the Melampus at the same time known to the above persons to be Americans, but have not been entered by my recruiting officer.
William Ware, Daniel Martin, and John Strachn state, that some time in February last, there was an entertainment on board the Melampus, lying then in Hampton Roads—that while the officers, &c. were engaged, and all the ship's boats except the captain's gig, being hoisted in—Themselves and the other two men mentioned, availed themselves of a moment to seize the gig and row off—that as soon as they had got into the boat they were hailed to know what they were going to do—They replied, they were going ashore—a brisk fire of musquetry instantly commenced from the ship—that in defiance of balls and the hazard of their lives, they continued to pull, and finally effected their escape to land, namely Sewall's Point—that they then carefully hauled up the boat on the beach, rolled up the coat, and placed that and the oars in the boat, gave three cheers and moved up the country.—[Nat. Int.
FROM THE AURORA.
ONE OF OUR SPECULATIONS.
The 74th bulletin from the French armies is dated on the 16th of May, our previous calculations had been a battle on or between the 17th and 20th, we have been, as frequently we have been before, mistaken. The last bulletin presents new views and new suggestions. The position and the conduct of the French army, powerful as it is in force and resources, indicate either secret negotiations going on with Russia, or the meditated and sudden explosion of some vast stratagem of war.
Dumouriez was in April removed from the Russian camps—he had arrived in England, and an aide-camp of his had been seized by the British government with all his papers. Hutchinson had not appeared for some time in Russian affairs, whether thro' the change of ministry in England he had been suspended, or that the affairs of England in Russia had taken another turn, we are not able now to ascertain—tho' at no very remote point of time, the real state of things cannot remain in doubt.
From the position of Dantzic, we had on the first information of its being placed in a state of siege and invested by the armies of France, considered the operations as not to be accounted for by the ordinary laws of war. From Karamsin's account of that place, and the exposed state in which the city stands, from three neighbouring hills, it could not stand a week's siege in regular form; as a military situation for defence, or for offence, it is by no means of equal importance with Elbing or Stralsund. We had endeavoured to find some rational motive for the investment of that place, and concluded that it was only important in relation to the interruption of those vast stores of cattle, grain, and other articles which pass down the Vistula from the interior of Poland, and after being deposited at Dantzic, find a passage through the Baltic into the general commerce of Europe. As a magazine both of receipt and disbursement we then considered it as of importance; and in this view it could be of vast value to Russia and Prussia, should the French armies have left it in the rear, and the course of the Vistula unguarded, while they penetrated into Russia.
The reinforcements of troops thrown into Dantzic, and the command of the place being given to Kalkreuth , shewed the importance attached to Dantzic by the coalesced powers.
But it would seem from the dispositions of the French legions, and from the particular direction of their manoeuvres, that manoeuvre, that it was intended to draw the whole attention of the coalesced armies to that point.
The precise object of such manoeuvres, it is always difficult to penetrate, because the art of deceiving by appearances goes largely into the system of war. We are left therefore, to form conjectures, and how objects present themselves, independent of the idea of secret negotiations going on. We had early conceived that the first movements
of the French, after the opening of spring, would have been made on their left, by a vigorous and imposing movement of the corps of Bernadotte, at Brunswick, and along the shore of the Baltic towards Koningsberg. But this movement we conceived would have been made only to cover or to divert attention from the real and more mighty movement of Massena on the right, towards Grodno.—These operations at Dantzic might be consistent with such a design, and probably may be collaterally intended for that purpose.
But there is another, and apparently more decisive object. The French legions are encamped in a particular and unusual manner, in positions more than usually distant, and in square compact bodies, out of the usual order of encampment in modern times. The French line is thus extended, and yet presents strength at its points. The intervals of encampment may be presumed favourable to the inroads or to the attacks of an enemy. But in the relative position and coherence of several which are next adjacent, depends the strength and security of the whole.
Bonaparte has minutely surveyed every inch of ground from the sources of the rivers in Upper Prussia to the mouths of the Passerage and Vistula—and he has not advanced since the battle of Eylau.
A course so different from the impetuosity of his former tactics cannot be accidental; it cannot be without an object. That object we presume was to wait for the Russian attack; to tempt them to advance upon the Passerage to relieve Dantzic, and if they had advanced to make a feigned retreat towards the Vistula from the Passerage, and then to concentrate his columns, and having previously disposed of the force which was to occupy the positions he had previously surveyed, to put an end at a single blow to the Russian army and the coalition. Either of these designs would come within the scope of practice, and be productive of all the effects that an able general could desire.
There are however many intelligent men who calculate on a peace. The Swedes are said to be discontented with a war which has produced them nothing but disasters and taxes, without even the prospect of being bettered by the most successful issue of a war against France. Their monarch is under the necessity of bending to fortune, and abandoning hostility. On the other side the emperor of Russia is represented to be disposed to peace, or rather that he never was in earnest in the war, into which the faction which murdered his father have forced him. The Russian emperor is represented by persons well acquainted with his character, not of the first order of intellect, but of a very high order; his heart is said to be pure, and on that account those who are apprehensive that his politics may bring him to a premature death by the hands of the Russian noblesse devoted to G. Britain.
It is certain that on the great point of the neutrality of the ocean, the emperor of Russia entertains the same sentiments, that are entertained by every nation but Great-Britain, and we make no doubt that should Alexander escape assassination, he will be found on the side of the neutral flag and the principles of 1780.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STAR—No. I.
[A Paper published at Monte Video.]
ADDRESS TO THE PUBLICK.
We this day commence our arduous career. The undertaking in which we have engaged is bold; and great are our timidity and apprehension. Relying, however, on the candour and liberality of the publick, we venture to hope for their patronage and protection. Should our success be unequal to their expectation, we trust that they will regard us without severity or harshness, and forgive the errors of inexperience. Some few there are, perhaps, who would exult in our failure, and find pleasure in magnifying trivial imperfections; but to such we do not appeal. The exaggerations of malice we shall ever despise, and the hissing of envy will "pass by us as the idle wind."
The blessings of a FREE PRESS have, in this country, been hitherto unknown; they are yet to be discovered. Our aim in conducting it will be to promote that harmony, cordiality, and friendship, which ought to subsist among subjects of the same government.
We call on all to aid us in so good a cause. Our commercial friends we feel confident will readily give us their assistance and wishes. The integrity and honourable character of a British merchant is known throughout the world.
To our Spanish fellow-subjects we also speak.—The present situation of affairs is, without doubt, felt severely. You now perhaps experience inconveniences which circumstances render inevitable. That necessity however cannot always continue, and time will ameliorate what now seem distresses. The English government earnestly desire your felicity, and feel interested in the welfare of every citizen. They come not to conquer but to protect.—They wish to emancipate you from the slavery of prejudice, and restore you the liberty to which you have a right.
Cast your eyes for a moment towards the other hemisphere, and behold the state of the Spanish monarchy; degraded to a province of the French empire, and almost blotted from the map of Europe. That kingdom, whose power was once so mighty, and whose fame extended to the remotest nations, now weak and miserable, is hastening to dissolution. Spain, at the present hour is a picture of disgrace, wretchedness, and humiliation; extensive yet powerless and feeble; the remains of her former grandeur are almost obliterated, and she seems now like the mouldering skeleton of a giant.
What then is the situation of her provinces, unable to support themselves, to whom can they look for protection? Their mother country, exhausted of her revenues, destitute of ships, of men, and of money, can afford but little aid. Will you seek support from that nation whose ambition has drained your treasures? No recourse, no refuge remain, but to throw yourselves into the arms of England.
The basis of the English constitution is liberty. Her laws are founded on justice and equity. The rights of her sons are sacred. No despot can sacrifice to his caprice the lives of his subjects. No petty tyrant, to satiate his malice or gratify revenge, can involve a family in ruin, or crush in misery his poor dependants. The lowly peasant, whose labour gains him a hard earned pittance, stands, with respect to liberty, on a level with his prince. He feels a confidence in the justice of his country, and his breast burns with the pride of in-

dependence. Riches can neither screen villainy from the arm of the law, nor can power clothe guilt with impunity.
In submitting to the English sceptre you will partake the same rights and privileges as Englishmen. Your commerce, free from enormous impositions and oppressive monopolies, will become more prosperous and flourishing than ever. The administration of justice will be strictly impartial. The gates of the Forum will be open alike to the Spaniard and the Englishman. There are men among you designing, self-interested, and envious men, who would persuade you to view with hatred and abhorrence the English nation, who brand us with the name of oppressors, who misrepresent our intentions, and stigmatize us as heretical tyrants. But the brightness of truth will dissipate those clouds of prejudice and error. You will judge from our conduct of the honourable sentiments of Englishmen, and of the nature of the English laws. The splendour and brightness which enrich the Genius of Liberty, will penetrate the mist which envelopes your right. Be no longer blind to your own happiness and interest. Ask yourselves if it is better to bend under an ignominious and slavish yoke, to be subject to a powerless, decayed and tottering throne, than to partake the blessings we offer, and to be enrolled in the catalogue of Freemen. Shake off your lethargy and exert that reason you have received from God. Are you afraid that your religious privileges will be invaded? You are deceived. Tolerance is the principle which actuates our government. Do you wish an example of our lenity and mildness? Turn your eyes to the island of Trinidad . Paltry and unimportant under the dominion of Spain, it has now increased in prosperity and risen into consequence. Their laws and religion remain unaltered and secure. They suffer no inconvenience or ill from being governed by a protestant king. Protestants are christians as well as yourselves. Except in a few non-essential points, our religion is alike. We both believe in the same God, and in the same Saviour who died for us on the cross.
Canada is another instance of our justice and equity. The conquests of France present a different picture.
England in her conquests pursue a different course. Her victories are bloodless and merciful. She comes as the messenger of peace, and in her train follow Tolerance, Liberty and Justice. Her generals are not beasts of prey like the French commanders. They are not worthless and needy vipers, ruined in reputation and broken in fortunes, the creatures of an upstart favorite; sent to repair by extortion their decayed estates, and to wrest the earnings of industrious labour.
Our English generals are men of honor, and cavaliers. Under the government of our late commander, you have witnessed impartiality, condescension, and equity. He has respected your rights; he has listened with benignity and attention to your claims, and allowed the free exercise of your antient institutions. From the choice made by our sovereign of the present chief, you will judge of the interest he has in your welfare, and of his wishes to conciliate your affection. We congratulate you on the arrival of such a man among you. From his high rank, his long and meritorious services, from his known talents, from his splendid reputation and well-earned fame, we may expect the success of his enterprises, the prosperity of his government, and the happiness of the people.
[* * We have copied the above because we imagined our readers would be desirous of seeing the Address which announced the establishment of the first English press in South America. "Westward the Orb of Empire rolls its way."]
PHILADELPHIA, July 28. Yesterday arrived, ship Amelia , capt. Matthews, from London, which he left the 29th May and the Downs the 3d June, and furnishes us with a Canterbury paper of the 2d June, from which we have only time and room for the following extracts, which are the chief it contains except a long account of an insurrection of some of the foreign troops at Malta, which they so far effected as to blow up a magazine of 500 barrels of powder, before they were quelled, when 25 of them were taken and executed. It does not appear by the paper or by verbal accounts, that any material action had taken place between the Russians and French. Further extracts to-morrow. Phil. True Amer.
LONDON, June 2. It is reported that the Subsidies required for the present campaign by Prussia and Russia, amount to Seven Millions. Private letters from Hamburgh , under date of the 22d, state that a report had reached that city of a very dreadful battle having taken place between the Russians and French, in the neighbourhood of Dantick, in which the latter lost 30,000, and the former remained masters of the field. The siege of Dantick was consequently raised. These letters add, that it is confidently reported that the king of Sweden has not only refused to ratify the armistice, but has actually recommenced hostilities.
THE GRAND EXPEDITION. The time when the large expedition now preparing will actually sail, depends on the contingencies which may result from the present state of affairs upon the continent—but we are assured that ministers are indefatigable in their different departments, and that such activity has been employed that every thing will be ready in fourteen days from this date.
An immense number of transports are hired;—Ordnance, Military, and Medical stores, have been embarked; and a large body of troops is in the neighbourhood of the points of embarkation; so that on the very first receipt of expected intelligence from the continent, the troops will be hurried on board, and sail without a moment's delay.
In addition to the quantity of Stores now on board the Transports, 30,000 sets of accoutrements were ordered from a House in the city within these few days.
A Tonnigen mail arrived on Saturday morning, with letters and papers from Hamburgh and Altona , to the 24th inst. The rumour of a negotiation for a general peace, under the mediation of Austria , gains ground daily. A paragraph, dated Banks of the Maine , May 16th, says, "The publick Journals state, upon the authority of accounts from Vienna, that proposals for peace have already reached Vienna and Buda; immediately after the arrival of which, a courier was sent off to London with these proposals, to invite the English government to accede to them; but many persons doubt that they will lead to a successful issue." An article, dated Vienna , May 13, adds, "We are here positively assured, that France and Russia have accepted the mediation of our court, under the condition, however, that there shall be no armistice during the course of the negotiations."
with these proposals, to invite the English government to accede to them; but many persons doubt that they will lead to a successful issue." An article, dated Vienna , May 13, adds, "We are here positively assured, that France and Russia have accepted the mediation of our court, upon condition, however, that there shall be no armistice during the course of the negotiations." The present appearance of affairs upon the continent corresponds with these accounts—for though an armistice be expressly prohibited, it is natural that the chance of peace held out by an existing negotiation, should restrain the ardour for the final appeal to a general action—and there does not appear any other satisfactory cause for the long pause that has taken place in the military operations in Poland upon a large scale.
The report of the capture of Dantick on the 9th, had reached Copenhagen on the 18th inst. but it was universally discredited upon apparently good ground. Letters from Stettin of the 16th are silent respecting such an event, which if it had taken place, must have been known there before that date.
The head quarters of Buonaparte still continued at Finkenstien on the 15th inst.
Further official accounts, from the imperial head quarters at Finkenstien , dated May 23, announce the following events:—
"The general of brigade, Beaumont, aid-de-camp to the Grand Duke of Berg, and the General of brigade, Albert, at the head of two battalions of Chasseurs, and a brigade of dragoons, have defeated and put to flight a division of the enemy which endeavoured to penetrate by the Narew . This division was attacked on the 16th, when it was routed and pursued 15 leagues beyond Nahlberg . It lost 900 prisoners, and 4 pieces of cannon. This enterprize of the enemy was connected with the expedition of Lieutenant-General Kamenskoy. Both were intended to effect the deliverance of Dantick ."
"On the 15th, the enemy attacked gen. Lemorris, who, at the head of a Bavarian brigade and a Polish regiment, had passed the Narew , to burn the rails which the enemy had constructed six weeks before at Wyzkove . All these rails were burnt. The enemy appeared before the intrenchments of gen. Lemorris, but were defeated, and left many killed on the field of battle. Marshal Massena, at the same moment, passed the bridge at Pultusk , and fell on the rear of the enemy. Some Cossacks advanced to attack the head of the bridge over the Narew near Drentzewo —they were repulsed. The general of brigade Girard, at the head of the 38th regiment, made 15 Cossacks leap into the Narew , and took from them 6 horses."
"Artillery has been brought into the covered way of the half moon before Dantick . The fire from Hakelsberg has been silenced."
From the Danube, May 16.
It does not appear in the several camps for practising manoeuvres, any evolutions which were expected to be formed in the course of the summer, are to take place. Every officer who wishes for leave of absence, obtains it without the least difficulty, and every thing shews that the imperial cabinet persists in its pacific dispositions. Peace alone can heal up the wound inflicted on the house of Austria by an unfortunate war. The chief attention of the Imperial ministry is directed to the restoration of the finances.— Hamburgh Correspondent, May 26.
Vienna, May 13. —We are positively assured, that France and Russia have accepted the mediation of our court, under the condition, however, that there shall be no armistice during the course of the negotiations.
Breslau, May 16. —Our Gazette has this day published a supplement extraordinary, containing the following intelligence:
"The enemy having been driven from Carh , on the 14th, by the column commanded by General Dumey, after suffering considerable loss, effected his retreat by the side of the mountains. General Lefebvre pursued him, and came up with him near Kevelsdorf . Not to mention the number of killed, he took 700 prisoners, among whom were 30 officers, and 3 pieces of cannon. We do not yet know all the results of this brilliant day on which our brave allies performed prodigies of valour."
Bayreuth, May 14. —Dispatches brought to Dresden , by a courier on the 6th, occasioned a great ministerial conference, to which the king repaired from Pultz .
Banks of the Maine, May 14. —According to the latest accounts from Vienna , say the public journals, proposals for peace between the belligerent powers have already reached Vienna and Buda ; immediately after the arrival, a courier was sent off to London , with these proposals, to invite the English government to accede to them.—Many persons however, doubt whether these negotiations will have a successful issue.
Warsaw, May 13. —Our Gazette contains the following intelligence, dated Halensberg , near Dantick , from the 1st to the 5th of May:—
Private letters, which we do not say are official, but which have some pretensions to publick confidence, as they are written by officers of credit from the camp of Dantick , all agree in asserting, that the surrender of that unfortunate city is no longer doubtful, but that it is very near. The last parallel which is now completing, is at most only 60 paces distant from the place. Besides the 200 pieces of heavy artillery employed, 40 others of the largest calibre have arrived. The bombardment, which, from compassion to the unhappy inhabitants, was somewhat intermitted, has begun again with greater vigour, and will not cease till a practicable breach shall be made. An assault will then be undertaken, which, notwithstanding the obstinate defence of general Kalreuth, and the united exertions of the Prussians and Russians, will, in a few hours, put our warriors in possession of the city.
Dantick , it is said, is half destroyed, few houses remain undamaged, and our bombs and musketry, which reach the interior of the town, daily kill many of the soldiers and inhabitants, though the latter, from want of dwellings, lodge in cellars and the vaults of the churches. The Prussians had brought upon the walls great beams, with chains fastened to them, probably to destroy our soldiers, when they should mount to the assault; our artillery, however, broke all these chains, and the beams probably fell back upon those who invented this insecure means of defence. We have learnt from deserters, that in the night of the 1st of May, our bombs killed a general of artillery, a major, and an adjutant.
We understand that the besiegers have taken the mouth of the Vistula , one of the most important positions near Dantick .—The Russians who defend it lost above 400 men killed, and 500 men were made prisoners.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch'r Experiment , Dickson, 21 days from Ja-maica , Coroa , Wm. Dickson.—Left there ship Hercules , of Philadelphia , time of sailing uncertain; brigs John , Martin ; Columbia , Leveren , and for Alexandria , to sail the same day.
Schooner Weymouth , Weymouth , 5 days from New-York . Sloop Adventure , Town , 8 days from Philadelphia .
Sales at Auction.
On Tuesday next, at 10 A. M. will be Sold at my office, 12 packages of DRY GOODS, consisting of Nankine twilled and plain of various colours; Jeans; Madras Handkerchiefs; Dimities of various qualities; Buttons assorted; and other articles adapted to the season.—Terms Cash. James Taylor, jun. V. M. August 3.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 15th of May, 1807. John McDouall and Company, Pliffs , against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, eldest son and heir at law of said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, and Lydia Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. In Chancery. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp, settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of his estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough. August 3, 1807.
The parties named in the above order, as plaintiff, and defendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 7th day of September next, for acting upon the said order, on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts. John Cowper, M C of Norfolk Borough.
Just landed from Schooner Virginia Ann , 200 bags choice COFFEE, and A few serious best Spanish INDIGO.—For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. August 3.
For SALE, New FLOUR in half barrels, JAMES HERRON. August 3.
Petersburg, July 30th, 1807. Mr. Cowper, Sir,—Informed by some Gentlemen of the Light Infantry of Petersburg, that when on board the French Frigate La Cybèle the Doctor of that frigate (Mr. Leloup) took the liberty of injuring my private character by the most false and calumnious assertion—I beg of you the favour of inserting this and the following in your next paper. I am, sir, Your obedient Servt, CH. H. DE LINIERS.
If I was more habituated to justify myself than I am, perhaps would I undertake to undecipher those that calumniously & malice may have aimed against me—but I declare that it is not my intention, it is of very little consequence to me what the public may think, I know too well that in all countries, prejudice will dictate his judgment, and that he has always generosity enough to join the strongest side. As to my desertion, with which I am reproached I do not deny it, I had particular motives that I do not wish to tell, perhaps tho' I owe it to those that seem to pursue me with so much rage, they are my countrymen—if there is any one inclined to suppose that timidity or cowardice has induced me to it, I can convince them that the blood that runs in my veins, has never been cooled by fear, and that I never turned pale at the sight of danger. As for the atrocious calumny they have spread against my private character, I form the idea of a justification, incapable to imagine so mean an action, I never thought to contradict it; besides it is to disgrace myself too much to enter in lists with antagonists, whose only arms are calumny and falsehood. (Signed) CH. H. DE LINIERS. July 30th, 1807.
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THE LIFE OF
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Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER.
The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of Judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography." April 1.
For SALE, The coppered Schooner ANN , with all her materials as she came from sea; her burthen is 700 barrels; a credit of 12 months will be given for approved paper. Also, The entire CARGO of said Schooner, Consisting of Prime Antigua SUGARS, in hhds. tierces, and barrels. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 8.
POSTSCRIPT.
After our paper went to press, we were informed that General-Orders are issued for disbanding all the troops, except capt R. Taylor's troop of cavalry, capt. Nestle's artillery, and a company of Princess-Anne militia, under capt. Read; the whole under the command of Major NEWTON.
For CHARLESTON, The Schooner ROBY , capt. Johnson, will sail on Sunday next, can take 200 barrels on freight if immediate application is made. Apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf. Who has for Sale, India Goods, Beef, New Rum, Gin, all kinds of Shoes and Boots, a quantity of Household Furniture, all of which will be sold low. July 31.
For LONDON, The good Ship CHARLES CARTER , John Drysdale, master, will be ready to take cargo on board in ten days, and having the greater part engaged, will sail in all August. Tonn of freight 5 pound sterling per hhd. and 5 per cent. primage—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. July 29.
For HAVANNA, The Sloop LUCY , W. M. Barker, master, will carry about 500 barrels for freight or passage apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf, or S. Marks, Jun. July 29.
For CARTHAGENA, The good Ship WILLIAM , Andrew Tucker, master, momentarily expected from New-York, burthen 400 bds. For terms apply to Moses Myers. July 29.
For Freight or Charter, The American reg. armed brig FLORA , Wm. Benthall, master, burthen about 1700 barrels flour, or 240 bds. tobacco, is now ready to receive a cargo on board; a freight to Liver-pool would be preferred. Apply to A. Macure, Esq. Norfolk, or Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, July 29.
The Subscribers have removed to No. 99, Main street, opposite Messrs. Hunter & Gatewood's, where they offer for sale their assortment of Ironmongery, Hardware, & Cutlery, and a few Dry Goods, with their usual assortment of Wrought and Cut-Nails and Brads, which they will dispose of low for cash. Caton & Veale. They have also landing from the brig Nancies , Robert Barclay, master, from Tobago, 60 puncheons RUM, 22 do. retailing Molasses, which they offer for approved paper. Also, For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The said Brig, burthen 230 bds. or 1500 barrels; if not sold a freight to Liver-pool will be preferred, can be ready to receive a cargo in five days. For terms apply as above. June 2.
For Liverpool, The fast sailing coppered Ship CALEDONIAN , John Dickson, master, burthen about 900 hog heads tobacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 8 days. For freight apply to William Dickson. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, Stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 crates well as osted Earthenware, which will be sold low if taken from along side. July 10.
For Freight or Charter, The fine Ship Liverpool Packet , James Kenard, master, burthen 270 tons. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, 13,000 bushels Liverpool coarse Salt, and 800 bushels best house Coals. July 17.
For Boston, The Schooner DON , D. Hovey, master, from 7 to 800 barrels can be taken on freight if immediate application is made to Phinehas Dana. July 24.
WANTED, A good fast-sailing VESSEL, of 1200 barrels burthen; immediate dispatch will be given by C. & F. Whittle. For Sale on a long credit, 50 puncheons Grenada RUM. June 17.
For Kingston, (Jam.) The Schooner WELCOME RETURN , Richard Hurst, master, will take 200 barrels on freight, if immediate application is made—For passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or Proby, Harmanon, & Co. July 20.
Wanted to Hire, from this time until Christmas, A sober attentive NEGRO BOY, to drive a cart. Richard E. Lee. July 21.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrel loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 bds. and 6 bds. Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy. 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Nails, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 30 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31.

NOTICE. The creditors of Gilbert Robertson and of James Brown, insolvent debtors, are requested to attend a general meeting of all the creditors of the said insolvents on the fourth day of August next, at the counting-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, for the purpose of examining and ascertaining the debts due to each creditor, before the first dividend of the said insolvent's estates is made, pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in case of insolvency." —Dated this 24th June, 1807. James M'Evans, Alex'r Van Pfister, } Assignees. John Jones, jun.
NOTICE. The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson, and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent debtors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the counting-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807. James M'Evans, Alex'r V. Pfister, } Assignees. John Jones, jun.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1807. John McDouall and Company, Plfts. against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, eldest son and heir at law of said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. Defts.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy)
Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C. Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough. July 1, 1807. The parties named in the above order, as plaintiffs and defendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 21st day of August for acting upon the said order; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts. John Cowper, M. C. of Norfolk Borough.
To Elizabeth Plume, one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq. deceased; Fortescue Whittle, sole administrator of William Davies and Mary his wife, and Theo. Armistead.
In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, by Wills Cowper against the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, William Plume, deceased, William Davies, deceased, and Theo. Armistead, certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately depending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton, where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the representatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume, William Davies, by scire facias or otherwise, to defend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armistead answer agreeable to the following order of the said court. Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the subscriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume, Fortescue Whittle, and Mary his wife, may appear and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pursuant to the said order.
J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807. Wills Cowper, against The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months.—The death of Davies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is ordered that he have leave to serve the executors, administrators, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume, with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
Spring and Summer GOODS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1.
Just received from Philadelphia, 6 hogsheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 8 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calfskins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Seal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27.
For RENT, (and possession given immediately.) My WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others.—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter casks Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3.
Now landing from Ship Gosport. A parcel of choice COFFEE. For Sale by Moses Myers. June 29.
For SALE, A handsome well finished GIG, with a complete set of plated Harness—Also, A likely young HORSE. Enquire of the printer. June 29.
3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bgs Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 bbls old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained administration on the estate of THOMAS O'CONNOR, request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, Fred. Heerman & Son, } Admrs. June 12.
For SALE, 230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. May 25.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand a constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1/2 1b. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s 9d. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 4 Sps, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 30,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanon & Co. March 2.
NOTICE. The partnership of B. Nottingham, & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all those who have demands against the said firm are requested to exhibit them, and all those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment to B. Nottingham, who is fully authorized to settle the same. B. Nottingham, & Co. N. B. The business in future will be carried on by B. Nottingham. July 1.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
At a Chancery District Court, held at the former capitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Riddick, plfts. against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts. The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers published in the borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy. Anthony Robinson, C. C. May 18.
SLOOP EXPERIMENT, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. ELIHU S. BUNKER, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he will, on the first of July, commence running a Sloop of about 110 tons burthen, between the cities of New-York and Hudson, for the purpose of carrying passengers. Few people who have had occasion to take passage up or down the North River, but have experienced the inconvenience and risk of going on board vessels deeply loaded and lumbered on deck; therefore captain Bunker has determined to take no freight on board the Experiment, which will remedy that inconvenience and entirely do away the risk. The owners of this vessel being desirous to render the passage as short, convenient, and agreeable as possible, have not only taken care to furnish her with the best Beds, Bedding, Liquors, Provisions, &c. but they have been at very great expense and trouble in procuring materials and building her on the best construction for sailing, and for the accommodation of ladies and gentlemen travelling on business or for pleasure. The Experiment will leave New-York every Wednesday evening precisely at 6 o'clock, and Hudson every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, throughout the season. Capt. Bunker having been several years engaged in the freight business between New-York and Hudson, has become well acquainted with every part of the river; and he hopes by attention and punctuality, to merit the patronage of ladies and gentlemen from the southward, who may visit the celebrated Palston, Saratoga, and Lebanon Springs, or travel who may have occasion to travel through the northern states.—The shortness of the passage to Hudson when compared with that to Albany or any place above Hudson, (where the river is impeded by bars, islands and oversaws, that render it impossible for fast sailing vessels to pass) he thinks will induce most people who are acquainted with the difference, to take passage to Hudson, where carriages and boats can at all times be had, at a moderate expense, to convey them to Albany, Troy, Lansingburgh, or the Lebanon Springs, which are about 30 miles distance. Hudson, May 1807. 12t2aw
An extensive, useful, and elegant variety of GOODS, Lately imported by the Subscriber, and on hand from former importations and consignments, which he offers for Sale on accommodating terms for approved paper, amongst which are GERMAN LINEN, &c. 22 bales coarse German Linen, 3 boxes 100 pieces each do. Rolls entitled to draw back 3 boxes white and brown Plaidas, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 2 do. Rouens, 1 do. quadruple Silesias, 2 do. Table Cloths and Table Linen, 5 bales Ruff. Sheeting, 1 case of 140 pieces German Lace and Edging, 1 do. fine Thread Hose, 2 do. coarse do. 1 do. extra fine Shirt Linen, 1 do. fine Lenos and Bed Bants two yards wide, 3 do. containing 40 pieces Paper Hangings, 8 do. Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 80 do. Window Glass, 100 do. floor Pipes, 140 do. Havana Segars from 12 to 20 dollars per box, 11,000 bell Coffee Bags, 4000 cheap Gunny Bags, 300 dozen empty Bottles, 200 wt. bms and iron reed bottling Wire, 800 do. Glue ALSO, 3 pair large and very elegant gilt framed Looking Glasses; some sewing, and Apothecary's Twine; Scarlet Puff for saddles; a great variety of toilet Glasses; dressing and shaving Cases; Music Instruments and Muffek; Chiffemien and Dice; Cutlery; Jewellery and fine Lace; velvet Robes; Flanders Sheerings; Waffle Irons and Coffee Toasters; Liquor Cales; Oil Cloth, &c. &c. John C. Niemeyer. July 17.
450 pieces elegant PAPER HANGINGS, assorted, just received on consignment, and for sale on low terms by the whole invoice, by John C. Niemeyer. Who offers for Rent, The second Floor of the Ware-House on Maxwell's whf now occupied by Proby, Harmanon, & co. ALSO, A part of his Store in Main-Street, a back room, and some other conveniences may be had with it, and possession may be had in a few days. Apply as above. July 15.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, No. 90, Main-Street, have just received an additional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS, Among which are, 2 cases 44 fresh Linens, 1 trunk 6-4 Cambric Muslins, 1 trunk 6-4 Cotton Chambrays, 1 do. checked do. 1 do. containing elegant sprigged, dotted, and Trafalgar India Muslins, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs, 2 cases Dimities entitled to Drawback, 2 do. red cotton Embrellas, 6 bales India Cottons, assorted, 1 bale India Checks, 1 case Brown Hollands, 1 case White Britanias, 1 do. Cotton Balls. July 15.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company. The President and Directors at their semi-annual settlement of the Company's affairs on this day, declare a dividend of three per cent. on the capital stock of the said Company for the last six months, which dividend will be paid to the respective Stockholders or their legal representatives, on or before the 15th of the ensuing month, by William Cammack, Treas'r. July 15.
NOTICE. On Saturday the 11th instant, was stolen or taken by mistake from Southgate and Dickson's wharf, a quarter cask of PORT WINE, marked and numbered on the head No. 1551, Baltimore, Federal Jack, Port, 30 gallons, Delogier, November 4, 1806. Twenty Dollars will be given to the informer if the Wine has been stolen and recovered, or thanks to any person who may have received it through mistake, by applying to William Dickson. July 15.
Wanted to purchase, A NEGRO GIRL, from 12 to 16 years of age—one that has been brought up in a house would be preferred; none need apply but those who can be recommended, for which a generous price in cash will be given. Apply to Samuel Davis. Portsmouth, July 13.
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, July 6, 1807. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 6.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hhds. 14 tierces and 47 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms Henry Hastie. July 10.
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundery. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town Point. July 27.
The Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, are requested to call on the Treasurer for their Certificate of Stock. July 20.
2000 bushels CORN, for Sale low for Cash. Apply to William Cammack. July 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Liverpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Mess. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz. British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Stepped Draw Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Pannel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description.—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8.
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 15.
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 do. country Gin, 100 bgs Green Coffee, 20 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13.
For Rent or Lease, The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms below stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 casks Glassware, 30 gross Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 9 piece stwilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 3000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3750 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10.
For RENT, (until September next.) That commodious brick Dwelling-House, lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catherine-street opposite to Mr. Richard Bagrall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family.—For terms apply to Richard Bowden. June 1.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, or the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27.
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention, capt. Swan, 130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa—We will dispose of it on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. In Store, Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee.—Apply as above. We want a small VESSEL of 300 barrels, to run to Bermuda. June 8.
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.