Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-03-31 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUD.
[VOL. V.]
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 31, 1809.
NO. 104.]
WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. NORFOLK, FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1809.
   ARTICLES. Per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 10 12   Beef, cargo bbl. 8 9   Prime 10   Mess 12   Brandy, Sp. 2d p. gal. 1 25   4th p.   Fr. 4th p. 2 10   Peach, 80   Apple, new, 60   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 4 50   Navy, 3 50 4   Ship,   Butter, Export. lb.   Candles, Mould 18   Sperm. 50   Coal, English bus.   Virginia 25   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None.   Carracas   Coffee, W. India lb. 24 26   Cordage, 100lb. 20 25   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18   Sea-Island   St. Domingo   Duck, American bolt.   Ravens 24 25   Russia 40 45   Holland 45   No. 1 to 7, English   Flour, Sup. bbl. 7   Fine 6 50   Middlings   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 4 50   Herrings bbl. 3 50 3 75   Fustick ton.   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 75   N. E. 1st p.   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 45   Oats   Hemp, Russian ton. 300   Hides, Dried lb. 12   Hog's Lard, 12 1/2   Indigo,   Iron, Pig ton.   American ref.   Russia   Logwood, Bay 45   Camp. 50   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl.   Mahogany, Bay sq. ft. 15   St. Dom.   Molasses, gal. 55   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 70 75   Pepper, lb.   Pimento, 25   Pitch, bbl. 4   Pork, Cargo 12   Prime 15   Mess 17   Raisins, cask. None.   ditto, box. 5   Rice, 100lb. 3 50   Rosin, bbl.   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. None.   Antigua, 3d p. 1 25   Country, 62   Salt, St. Martins, bus.   Turk's-Island, 95   St. Ubes, 85   Cadiz, 80   Liverpool, 75   Soap, Brown lb. 10   Castile, 15   Sugar, Muscovado 100lb. 9 12   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 12   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 50   Staves, W. O. bhd. 28   pipe 50   barrel 16   do. red oak 18   Tar, bbl. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond 100lb. 5 7   Petersburg, 4 5   Rappa, 3 50 4 50   Tallow, Russia lb.   American, 14   Turpentine, bbl. 3 50 4   Wax, Bees lb. 25   Wines, Madeira pipe. 250 300   Lisbon, gal.   Teneriffe, 1 12 1/2 1 25   Sherry, 1 25   Port, pipe. 200   Malaga, gal. None.  
Premiums of Insurance—American Property. To or from Ports in Portugal, Tangier, Ceuta, and Ports in Spain without the Straits, 5 a 6 Azores and Canaries, 3 a 6 Permitted Ports in the Mediterranean, and not interdicted by blockading decrees of the belligerents, 7 a 12 1-2 Permitted Ports in the Baltic and North Sea, not settled. Ports permitted by law, but interdicted by belligerent decrees, such as Holland, Denmark, &c can only be insured Sea Risk . St. Bartholomews, Porto Rico, and Ports of Cuba, 5 a 5 1-2 Spanish Main North of the line, 6 a 7 Brazils and Ports under Spain, South of the line, 6 a 8 Amelia Island, 3 Castlers, 2 a 2 1-2
Prices of Stock.
For Freight or Charter, The American Brig ELIZA , HENRY BROWN, Master; burthen 200 hogheads, now ready to receive a car- go. Apply to the master, or C. & F. WHITTLE.
March 20. For CHARTER, The Fine Copper Fastened Ship POCAHONTAS , CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master; bur- then 380 tons or 450 hogheads, ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham.
March 18. For Sale, on our wharf, 15000 bushels blown SALT, principally afloat. 6000 ditto Coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto Liverpool, filled. 136 bags St Domingo COFFEE, 7 hhds. do. SUGAR, 44 bbls. do. do. 65 hhds. St. Kitt's SUGAR, 87 bbls. do. do. 56 hhds. do. MOLASSES, 52 hhds. Jamaica COFFEE, 24 do. do. SUGAR, 121 bags PIMENTO, 380 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 23 bags do. COFFEE, 27000 feet MAHOGANY, 3 ton LOGWOOD, 3 do. BRAZIL ETTO, 100 half crates QUEEN'S WARE, well assorted 10 hhds. Havana MOLASSES, 10 pipes L. P. MADEIRA, 20 cases superior CLARET, 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM.
Domestic. 1000 hogheads TOBACCO, 100 barrels PORK, 100 do. TAR, 100 do. PITCH, 200 do. Superfine FLOUR, 50 do. WHISKEY, UPLAND COTTON. C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA , burthen 430 hogheads Tobacco. March 16.
FOR SALE. A fine new Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, of 100 tons burthen, will finish rigging in a few days. ALSO, The HULL and SPARS, of one about the same size, of similar con- struction. ALSO, A full built SCHOONER, of 125 tons, or 1100 barrels; the above ves- sels now lying at Gorham's wharf. ALSO, A New Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, now on the stocks, will be launched in a week. ALSO, A VESSEL, of 240 tons, of very superior materials and construction, building in Matthews, and can be launched in three weeks. For terms ap- ply to Wilson & Cunningham. March 6.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship CLEOPATRA , John Johnson, master, burthen 576 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. This Ship is almost new and remarkably well built. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Who has still unengaged, The Ships Jane, Industry, and Courtney.
And offers for Sale, 10,000 cubick feet of Pitch PINE Savannah TIMBER, 25 to 35 feet long, and 12 to 15 inches square, 50,000 Rough Hoghead STAVES, 17,000 Drawn Pipe do. 10 Casks HOOKS and THIMBLES, 16 Hogheads very fine Old TOBACCO, and 93 Boxes Castile SOAP. March 20.
For Sale, or Freight to New-York, The fine new Pilot-built Brig PATRIOT, Richard Pitt, Master, burthen about 180 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. February 23
FOR CHARTER, The Ship General Colburn , burthen 250 tons—A fine new vessel.
The Ship POCAHONTAS , burthen 400 tons. AND The Ship ARIADNE , burthen 350 tons—The two latter are also new vessels, and copper fastened. Moses Myers. March 20.
NOTES OF HAND.
FOR SALE, 1700 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 180 do. fine do. 75 do. Ship Stuff—All fresh ground, 700 barrels of which is afloat and warranted of superior qua- lity, Alexandria inspection, 1700 wt. choice Green Coffee, in barrels and bags, 230 boxes white and brown Cuba Sugar, 55 barrels Rye Whiskey, 16 hogheads prime Petersburg Tobacco, 50 barrels Herrings, 5 tiers Rice, 100 barrels Prime New Pork, expected per the Jane, from New-York. Apply to Francis Smith, or D. Sanford. March 29.
Niemeyer and Von Kapff, Offer for Sale at their Ware House, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following GERMAN LINENS, 550 pieces SACKING, 35 pieces SHIRT LINEN, 200 do. OZNBURGS and 45 do. fine SALETIN, TICKLENEURG 0 do. TABLE CLOTHS, 480 do. WHITE ROLLS, 10 do. BED TICKING, 80 do. HESSIAN do. 65 do. STOUT RAVENS 30 do. fine PLASTILLAS, DUCK. ALSO, 11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities, 110 boxes Spanish SEGARS, 40 do. Crown GLASS, 150 do. English PIPES, 5 gross empty BOTTLERS, 600 do. CORKS, 100 wt. Bottling WIRE, 20 gross Cowskin WHIPS, 600 wt. GLUE, 100 wt. Osnaburg THREAD, 600 Straws half pint and gill. And at their Store in Main-Street, Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery, and fancy Article. We will take in barter, about 25,000 wt. of Green Coffee. March 29.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar. 20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE, 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR For Sale on reasonable terms by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. March 22.
SALT. A quantity of coarse SALT, suited for the fisheries, on board the Ship Jennie . And Liverpool Blown SALT, on board the Ship Highlander , for sale on accommodating terms, taken from along side. Robert Dickson. March 20.
PATENT ILLUMINATORS, OR Sky-Lights for Shipping, &c. Giving a more general Light than the com- mon Sky-Light, with one half the expense; and are equally applicable to the state-room, steerage and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck. Apply to E. Sturtevant, Agent. March 10.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
FOR SALE. 40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM, 200 hogheads MOLASSES, 120,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 boxes Havana brown SUGAR, 80 do. do. white do. 6000 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT, 150 sacks Liverpool do. 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, De- canters, and Wine Glasses, 15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHECKS and LISTADOES, 40 box CASTILE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM. James Young. March 16.
For Sale, Afloat, 705 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 945 do. Fine 644 bushels BRAN, SALT loose and in sacks, by A. Maclure. March 3.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 8000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 196 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Farthenware, March 20.
Landing on Commerce-Street Wharf, the Cargo of the Spanish Brig General Palafox , from Havana, 280 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 17 hhds. 85,000 wt. best Green Coffee, 657 bags And a few boxes SEGARS—For Sale by MOSES MYERS. February 27
NOTICE. As I am obliged, by the low state of my health, to decline carrying on business, I will sell my STOCK on hand, consisting of SALEABLE GROCERIES, which will be at object worth the attention of any person wishing to commence the Grocery Business, as I am incline- ed to sell the whole at reasonable terms. The purchaser may also obtain the Store now occupied by me, on a reasonable rent from Mr. John McCall, which is well calculated for extensive business, being fitted for a Store and Dwelling-House, and inferior to no stand in the place. I earnestly request those indebted to me to settle their ac- counts as soon as possible, so as to enable me to discharge my debts. ANGUS MARTIN. February 23
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from on board the British Brig Pitt-States , from Havana, 239 boxes SUGARS, 87 hogheads 14 barrels Prime Muscovado Sugar, 112 bags GREEN COFFEE—For Sale by Moses Myers. March 3.
Twenty Dollars For the apprehension of SAM , a negro man the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mas- tress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of those places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly. John Tyler. Richmond, March 16
REMOVAL. The Subscriber informs his friends and the publick that he has removed his Saddle and Harness Manufactory, from No 22, to No 11, Church-street, where he continues to make all kinds of SADDLES, COACH and CIG HAR- NESS, CAPS and HOLLISTERS, and generally all other ar- ticles belonging to his profession. He returns his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has received, and hopes from the superiority of his work, to merit a continuance of their custom, and from the pub- lick he expects that additional encouragement (only) which superior workmanship deserves; and he warrants the work- manship of all articles made in his shop to be far superior to any done in Norfolk, and at least equal to any in the United States. As the times have become difficult, it will be necessary for the future, that the cash should come when the work is out in all cases; the total impossibility of collecting out- standing debts renders this regulation indispensable, it will therefore be strictly adhered to. JOHN SIMPSON. March 10
FOR RENT. A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also, That commodious House on Cath- rine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, and joining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN , situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be ad- vantageously divided into two or three Farms, the sub- scriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 9 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Truly Robinson. Dec. 7
MACKINDER & WHITE, Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes, 2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES, 8,500 bushels coarse SALT, 8,500 bushels INDIAN CORN, 1,250 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 130 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 28 do. New Orleans do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 54 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE, 40 chests and 20 boxes Hyson & Young Hyson TEA. A general assortment of Dry Goods. September 27.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MANUFACTURING AND AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHN GRANBERY.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 31, 1809.
We have authority, and with pleasure announce, to the citizens of this district, that ROBERT B. TAYLOR, Esq. of this Borough, has consented to be a candidate for the district in the next Congress. It is a great consolation in these times of serious publick calamity, to perceive citizens of distinguished talents, and approved patriotism, relinquishing some of their private pursuits, and dedicating a portion of their time and talents to their country's service, for never did the country more require men of talents, patriotism, and independence, than at this crisis.
The election will be held in Princess Anne on Monday next, on Monday the 10th in Nansemond, on Monday the 17th in Norfolk County, and will close on Monday the 24th in Norfolk Borough.
The candidates for a Senator, we are informed, are James W. Murdaugh, of Portsmouth; Samuel Marsh, of Norfolk; and Joseph Godwin, of Nansemond. For a Delegate for the Borough—William Maxwell and Samuel B. Archer. For two Delegates for Norfolk County—Arthur Emmerson, George Newton and William Holt.
Our mail papers have not furnished sufficient to lead to a correct understanding of the real situation of affairs in Spain; but this, however, we can discover that the people of this gallant, and much injured nation, are determined to resist the tyrant to the last extremity. Saragossa will be immortalized as the rampart of liberty.
Seventy-Six. —Addressed to Burwell Bassett , is received, his remarks have been anticipated in former publications, and their subject is copiously dilated upon in an address to that gentleman in this day's paper.
We recommend the Albany proceedings to the serious perusal of the freeholders of this district, as containing a faithful exhibition of the ruinous and disgraceful measures which have been pursued by the late administration.
MR. COWPER,
Although the length and locality of the following address, may form objections to its insertion, I trust it will find a place in your paper; indeed sir, the citizens of your district, will find some facts, which merit their attention.
FOR THE LEDGER.
TO BURWELL BASSETT, Esq.
MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM VIRGINIA.
Sir,
At a time like the present, replete with danger, difficulty and trouble, it becomes a duty incumbent on the people to study well those characters, to whose guidance their interests are confided. Against this investigation, duration of service should not be considered a security, nor should a single political truth be concealed through any fear to assail the dignity of office. Acting under this principle, watchful of our rights, and jealous of the slightest encroachment upon them, we presume to address you. Upon particular parts of your public conduct, you have already been challenged; whether your explanation upon these heads will be satisfactory or not, we leave it to time to determine. The decision is not interesting enough to us, to induce a postponement of those remarks with which we beg leave to trouble you. As we shall speak in the bold spirit of freemen, you must not expect from us, expressions scrupulously delicate. Yet, tho' resolved to elicit the plain unvarnished truth, we shall not search for it in the language of rancour or malignity. While we claim it as a privilege to investigate the conduct of the officer, we regard as sacred the character of the man. We presume not to cross your threshold in search of the features of your domestic life. In that, we are not interested, and its sanctity screens it from the touch of abuse. Indeed sir, were we disposed to go so far, we should be mortified in the discovery that it is here only , we must look for your golden character.
We regret that the conduct of the politician has not been consonant with the principles of the man. We regret that the progress of a publick life which should have been devoted to the publick service, has exhibited the marks of duplicity and deception. We regret that the dignity of a member of a great legislative body, should have been sacrificed to the vanity of popular applause. We regret more than all that the vigilance of so large a portion of our fellow citizens should have been deceived by a song of fatal security, and that their good sense should have been imposed on by the shallow misrepresentations of a deceptive politician. To you sir, we need not mention the circumstances to which we allude. They are of too recent a date to have escaped your recollection, and unless your memory has imbibed that character of convenient flexibility which distinguishes your patriotism, they will quickly recur to you clothed in their native garb and deformity. We should have supposed, that the disgrace attending your failure in one attempt to impose on the credulity of the people, would have operated to deter you from making a second. But you have now convinced us that the exactions of a political intriguer are not to be damped by a failure in their object. They triumph in defeat, and defy the blush of modesty.
Were we at once sir, to throw a veil over the many exceptionable parts of your publick conduct antecedent to the last session of Congress, you have furnished us, since that period, with sufficient evidence to destroy you as a politician and to jeopardize your character of fidelity as a representative. That imposing circular which you have so industriously scattered through every cottage in the district,
though it cannot be condemned when considered abstractly from the manner in which its object has been attained. The right of the voter to claim from his representative, a candid and impartial statement of his political principles, is founded in reason and in nature; yet it is not, on this account, less kind in you to anticipate our wishes by a voluntary declaration. Your principles and the motives of your conduct, we are desirous to know, but we do not wish them either decorated or disguised by borrowed features. Your conduct is the criterion by which we would test your principles, and you must expect to stand or fall, as this shall induce the decision. In a plain and unlettered style, we will judge you by the evidence which you yourself have furnished us.
Why is it, Sir, that you still attempt to delude the understandings of the people, by that unfounded outcry against British tribute? Is it possible you can suppose that your constituents are, at this time, prepared to be duped by such a lullaby song? You cannot be weak enough to think that such frothy declamation can operate conviction upon any firm mind. It is true that we have been insulted by the nations of Europe; it is true that the British orders in council, as well as the French decrees, are in direct hostility with the acknowledged laws of nations, and aim a death blow at the commercial independence of our country. Yet it is equally true, that our own pusillanimity has invited these aggressions. We have invited by a weak policy, the impositions of Europe, and now, when we feel the smart, like an angry child, we bite the stone that wounds us. And yet, we cannot see, notwithstanding the formidable phalanx of imposts, which you have marshalled before us, in so deceptive an attitude; for what right of nature it is, for which we assist in swelling the coffers of Great-Britain. We cannot see where the resemblance is between this supposed tribute and the old system of colonial taxation. Does Great-Britain send her tax-gatherers among us to wrest the hard-earned pittance from the poor, or does she evince a disposition of hostility against our free enjoyment of the conveniences or luxuries of life? Does she proclaim to us her necessities, and require relief at our hands? Great-Britain has said that if we trade with her enemies, we shall pay for the privilege; the right of compulsion to the suggested extent, has never been claimed. And even if it had been claimed and exercised, shall we relinquish our rights because they are opposed to the avarice or ambition of transatlantick nations? Can we find, in the willingness of Europe to oppress us, an argument for our submission? Is it consistent with the dignified firmness of the real patriot, to skulk from the contest, when the rights of his country are invaded? We feel keenly, Sir, the weight of those injuries; we feel that the sword of vengeance should long ago, have leaped from its scabbard. Yet we cannot forbear an expression of indignation, that you should have magnified the aggressions of one belligerent, by all the acrimony of the most virulent rancour, while the outrages of the other, are touched with delicacy and caution. We see no reason for this partiality, and we view it with increased contempt, when we contemplate as its concomitant, a silly tale of tribute to England, which she has never claimed, and we have never paid. It is not by declamation, like this, that our rights are to be protected. We had a navy sufficient to protect our commerce on the seas, and to ensure respectability to the nation at home: it moulder and decayed in the demotick dry-dock. We had a commerce free, flourishing, extensive and rich: your palsying embargo cut us off from its enjoyment. Where then, are your boasted wisdom and patriotism; where are those rights for which you profess so strenuously to labour? The nations of Europe have claimed them at your hands, and you have meanly relinquished what you had not courage to support.
By what maxims of morality, by what principles of justice, you can defend this illiberal attempt to blind-fold your constituents and lead them into error, we cannot determine. But this is not all; we have, in the letter under consideration, a still more prominent instance of demotick candour and consistency. Have you not, Sir, from the earliest adoption of this system of commercial restriction, appeared as its strenuous advocate? Were you not a firm friend to Giles' infamous and unconstitutional enforcing bill? And have you not, even now, the boldness to defend it? What then do you mean by your illiberal insinuations that you are a friend to commerce? You opposed the non-intercourse bill, because that could operate but a partial distribution of our maritime rights; you preferred embargo, that sovereign panacea, for all the evils of the ocean. You find, to non-intercourse, a sufficient objection in the impossibility of its execution; you advocate embargo, yet acknowledge that it has never been enforced! You have attempted regulations, restricting commerce, "in vain in America," and yet you wish to continue the embargo! You ask us if we can calmly relinquish those rights "which court us to their use." —You tell us that Great-Britain is not by nature, mistress of the ocean, and that we should dispute with her that title. To non-intercourse you are opposed; what weapons then, do you recommend for the conduct of this dispute? Embargo! Indeed, sir, we cannot sufficiently admire the depth of that policy, the magic of that wisdom, which would secure our rights upon the ocean by mooring our vessels in our docks. You have ever given us to understand that your disposition is friendly to peace, indeed you rest your defence of the embargo, in a great degree, upon the supposition that that measure has secured to us its enjoyment, still, however, even non-intercourse would be acceptable to you if accompanied with letters of marque and reprisal, the very measures which would soonest invite oppression, and draw down upon us, the impositions of the world. You tell us that "it would not be a new incident if our love for peace should plunge us into war." Of
eight years, and it does not now require the ken of a prophet to predict the result. We have seen the flag of the nation insulted, and her citizens murdered. We have seen insult heaped upon insult, until the aggregate of injury has finally elicited from the voice at Washington, a feeble murmur.
From the earliest period of democratical regency, it has uniformly been the maxim of that party, to enlist the interests of the people on their side by an outcry against taxes. It has been the vain boast of the last administration, that this burden upon the citizen has been diminished while the publick treasury has been filled. It is true, that while our commerce flourished, the nation grew rich, but we regret that this wealth should have operated only as a lure to the rapacity of foreigners. Unguarded at home, you have brought us into contempt abroad, and this very treasure which you boast to have saved, has withdrawn from us the means of acquiring more. You pride yourself in having been instrumental in taking off the duty upon salt, and thereby lessening the burden upon the citizen by the consequent diminution in the price of an article of universal consumption. Your generosity, Sir, has been exemplary! You have taken from us the power of importing salt, and liberally relinquished the duty arising from that circumstance; though yet sir, we are at a loss to know in what particular this measure has promoted our interest. It has almost doubled the price of that portion of salt which our own resources can afford, and thereby thrown upon the country a tax of two millions of dollars. The duties formerly paid upon this article bear too inconsiderable a proportion to this immense sum, to merit notice. Thus your visionary policy has oppressed the country with a previous tax, while it has in no wise increased the publick treasury. These facts speak for themselves.
One moment more of your attention. Did not Mr. Gallatin, in one of his reports to the last congress, state explicitly that after meeting the necessary expenses of the current year, there would remain in the treasury but three millions of dollars? As our revenue arises entirely from imposts, how is the treasury to be filled when these are destroyed? When then did we obtain the fourteen millions which you tell us will remain of publick money after meeting every customary and necessary demand? If we are still so rich, whence arises the necessity of this much talked of loan?—You should beware, Sir, how you commit yourself. The eyes of the people are not shut, you cannot dupe them by such paltry pretences.
We shall now, Sir, take our final leave, as the investigation we have entered into has been dictated by a love of truth and an abhorrence of deception; if you will justify yourself to us, we will make atonement by a continuation of our confidence. Yet we do believe that we have viewed this subject through no distempered medium. We have seen you as you are, undisguised by the glitter of a deceptive light. We revolt at the idea of your servile courtship, and unanimously resolve that we will never sacrifice the dignity of freedom to the vanity of office. We shall watch you with Argus eyes; and permit us to hope that you will never more attempt to deceive the understandings of forty thousand freemen by such pitiful duplicity.
The writer of this you will find by enquiry, among The Citizens of Northampton.
DIED —On Wednesday last, Mr. WILLIAM DICK, a respectable citizen of this place.
From the Boston Centinel of Saturday March 18.
We have seen the votes in 64 towns, in New-Hampshire; which give the following result: For Judge Smith, 6038 For Governor Langdon, 6250 These are principally from verbal information. In the same towns, last November, for electors, the votes were, federal 5907—demotick 5847.
P. S. Since preparing the above statement, we have received the votes given in several other towns; these, with our letters, assure us, that if the upper counties have done on this election as they did in that of November last, judge Smith will be elected governor by a majority of about 1000 votes—Our letters add, that "Federal representatives have been chosen in nine towns we have heard from, represented by demoticks last year; and it is highly probable there will be a federal house."
RICHMOND, March 28.
FIRE.
Yesterday a fire broke out in a house belonging to a Mr. Marks of this city, situated upon the main street above the Bell-Tavern, which together with many adjacent thereto was soon reduced to ashes. This building was contiguous to the vendue store of Mr. James Brown, Jr. whose losses independent of his buildings, must, we presume, be infinitely greater than those of any other individual. We are unable to state the amount of the loss that has been occasioned by the ravages of this destructive element on this occasion; it must however, be very considerable, as there could not have been less than twenty houses (eight or ten of which were built immediately on the main street) that were levelled with the earth. The destruction of property would have been much greater, but for there having been very fortunately a few houses built with parapet walls, both above and below the one in which the fire commenced, which circumstance tended more to arrest the fatal flames, than any human efforts that we recollect to have been displayed. More apathy, inertness, and less fellow-feeling than were exhibited yesterday, we never before witnessed.—There were some that did, and who always do their duty on such occasions; but the many who did not and never do, renders it highly necessary that we should have a more happy organization of our fire companies than at present exists, otherwise the citizens of this city must always expect whenever a fire shall break out, the most destructive consequences to arise therefrom.
CITIZENS READ THIS!
ALBANY, March 16.
PATRIOTICK MEETING.
At a general meeting of the federal republican citizens of Albany, at the Eagle-Tavern in court-street, on the 14th March 1809, called for the purpose of taking into consideration the non-inter-
Harmanus P. Schuyler, Esquire, was called to the chair, and John Lovett, Esquire, appointed Secretary.
The business of the meeting was introduced by a short address from Daniel Hale, Esq. and after a few observations on the occasion of the meeting, by Samuel S. Lush, Esq. the act of non-intercourse, having been prepared and offered to the meeting for their consideration, were read and unanimously adopted, and ordered to be published.
RESOLVED, As the sense of this meeting, That for so long a period the United States, having sustained useless burthen of a general embargo, had just reason to demand and expect, that the national legislature would have embraced the opportunity of their first meeting, to remove that most grievous burthen, by an entire and unqualified repeal of the act, with all its arbitrary and coercive supplements:—That experience having proved the design and policy of those laws to be wholly inoperative abroad, and only strong to oppress and destroy ourselves, it was the bounden duty of our rulers to respect this lesson of experience, to regard the rights and sufferings of the people, to yield to their general and urgent petitions and remonstrances, and to make a prompt sacrifice of this unrighteous and odious policy at the shrine of publick opinion and publick good—That the citizens now assembled are constrained to express their surprise and disappointment, that this pernicious embargo policy, instead of being abandoned, is continued with respect to the greater part of the commercial world, by being converted into a system of non-intercourse, whereby, under colour of opening our ports partially, and as to some places and countries, the general commerce of these states is left under the most grievous restriction, requiring a continuance of most of those arbitrary measures for enforcing it, which accompanied the original embargo laws—that the citizens here assembled have greatly to lament, that after a trial of fifteen months, demonstrating the folly and tyranny of this embargo and non-intercourse policy, the labours of a four months session should have produced merely a non-intercourse law connected with a partial and nominal repeal of the embargo; and that congress has at length risen from its labours, without having done any thing substantial and effectual for the relief of the people.
Resolved, That it appears to be the systematick policy of the national government to coerce foreign nations by commercial regulations; and for that purpose to make use of the commerce of the United States, at its arbitrary will and pleasure, as an engine in the hands of the executive with which to negotiate and make terms with those nations—That the people of these United States and the sages and patriots who established our union and formed the national compact, never could have contemplated or intended to place the commerce of the nation thus in the hands of the government, and to make such immense interests a mere instrument for a president and his ministers to sport with—That it appears to this meeting that the policy of negotiating abroad, by force of compulsory commercial regulations at home, was attempted to be introduced into our federal system in the year 1794 by the same party who have now established it—That this attempt however failed and was defeated in congress, and condemned by president Washington, who wisely judged that it was not by partial and irritating regulations, but by honest, candid and amicable negotiations, that powerful nations were to be induced to a liberal and beneficial treaty—That the consequence of that wise choice was a treaty of amity with Great Britain, under which our commerce flourished, our publick interests prospered, and our treasury was filled during the two first administrations—That this policy of compelling foreign governments by restraints on our trade, by shutting our ports, and by cutting off intercourse, has been thoroughly tried and found to be ineffectual, and however it may be still favoured and persisted in by the administration, is proved to the satisfaction of all reflecting men to be wholly unsound and visionary, and fatally mischievous.
Resolved, That the citizens here convened perceive no necessity for these continued restrictions on commerce, either for protection or avoiding war—That the natural tendency of such regulations is rather towards a war—That, in the opinion of this meeting, the surest way to avoid war, is to negotiate with sincerity, and in the spirit of fair and liberal compromise—That such negotiation can never be inconsistent with honour and dignity—That it appears from the history of our concerns with foreign courts, and a view of the publick documents, that an honourable settlement of differences might have been effected with Great Britain, had negotiation been conducted on those principles; but that, in the opinion of this meeting, the administration by setting up doubtful claims and rigidly adhering to them as settled maxims and indispensable principles, and by the fallacious policy of backing negotiation with offensive regulations, and finally by contemptuously rejecting terms of accommodation, have embarrassed negotiation, and lost the best opportunity for an adjustment—That in the opinion of this meeting, it was fully in the power of the administration to make a treaty with Great Britain upon honourable and beneficial terms; and if by its delays, its neglects, and its obstinate perseverance in a line of policy equally odious and idle, or if under some improper influence, or strange infatuation, it has at length rendered the obstacles to a settlement insurmountable, this meeting can never cease to lament the unfortunate state of things; and the people at large must hold their publick servants answerable for the policy and its consequences.
Resolved, As the decided sense of this meeting, that the principal source of the evils and embarrassments under which we labour, is to be found in the mismanagement of our foreign concerns, and the feeble, partial and contracted views of our executive cabinet, which, while recommending offensive and irritating measures at home, has affected a crooked policy, and practised duplicity abroad—That the conduct of the administration has not been impartial between Great Britain and France, either in the character of its measures, or style of its remonstrances—And the citizens now assembled are further constrained most solemnly to declare their conviction, that the most sacred relations between the government and people of these United States has been sported with, by concealing from that people, or publishing in mutilated extracts, the most important information relative to the disposition of foreign powers; whereby the true state of our foreign relations, in this crisis of danger, has not been known, and the people have been led to believe that Great Britain was less friendly, and France less hostile than in truth they were.
Resolved, As the sense of this meeting, that by the act of non-intercourse lately passed, pretending to be a substitute for the embargo, that embargo, instead of being generally repealed, is extended, as to by far the greatest part of the most important foreign markets, until the last day of the next session of congress, whereby the trade of the United States is restrained to comparatively a few neutral countries—That to enforce and maintain this non-intercourse and embargo, and particularly to prevent all commercial communication, either by land or water, with Canada and other British possessions, it has

trade—That in the opinion of this meeting such a system, while it perpetuates most of the evils of which the people have so long complained, cuts off from the country merchant and farmer, particularly on our northern and western frontier, a great part of their inland traffic, and moreover, while it obstructs and harasses the honest trader, must expose this country to a new, extensive and alarming scene of smuggling and perjury.
Resolved, That the operation of this unwise system of non-intercourse and non-importation upon the publick revenue, is particularly alarming, at a time when those expensive preparations for publick defence, which have been so long neglected, are becoming more and more necessary—That by means of the fatal embargo, which, according to Mr. Jefferson, was to "husband our resources," so deep an impression has been made on our financial system, that an enormous increase of impost duties has been deemed necessary by one branch of the national legislature, and a resort to loans or taxes has been contemplated for the purpose of supplying the treasury, while at the same time the most important and necessary appropriations for fortifying our ports and defending our country have been denied and withheld.
Resolved, As the sense of this meeting, that although the errors of our executive administration, supported by subservient majorities and impolitic laws, have perplexed our publick affairs, and the late act of congress has greatly increased the embarrassment, yet this meeting cannot conceive that the people of this great and free country are without remedy, while our elections remain free and we retain a sense of our rights and the spirit to maintain them—That in this representative government the loud and decisive voice of the people, expressed in their meetings and elections, can alone lead to a removal of burthens and a reform of abuses—That the safety and welfare of the nation requires a great and radical change in the system of administration, and nothing but the people's voice, thus expressed can show their rulers, involved as they are in the mazes of intrigue and error, the necessity of retracing their steps and resuming the plain, open and honest path which WASHINGTON himself trod, and marked out for his successors.
Resolved, That the citizens here convened cannot but avail themselves of this occasion, to express their indignation and abhorrence of the conduct and motives of those violent men, who, to gratify party passions, have assailed with the most odious and disgusting calumnies a numerous and enlightened body of our fellow-citizens, who have made a firm opposition to the embargo, and other late arbitrary measures connected with it—That while we approve the motives, principle and spirit of that opposition, equally manly, temperate and constitutional, we must decidedly reprobate the conduct of those, who have grossly misrepresented it as the offspring of a sedition spirit and of disaffection to the UNION.. That our union so precious to every true patriot, is endangered not by freedom of speech, the exercise of vigilance and the solemn remonstrances of the individual states against ruinous measures, but rather by the repeated and audacious liberties taken with our constitutional privileges by the party in power, and the time and subsequent spirit, with which party men upheld and encouraged by their appliances the most extraordinary and daring infringements. That those publick servants are unworthy of publick support who applaud those measures, which they know to be oppressive and destructive, and who continue to idolize that administration that has trifled with our rights and jeopardized our liberty and our safety.
Resolved, As the opinion of this meeting, that the legislature of this state, by its late unwise and impolitic resolutions, applauding the system of measures pursued by the administration, of which the embargo is a principal, has unfortunately lent its sanction to that oppressive policy, and contributed to its continuance... That if that legislature, instead of volunteering its applause in favour of measures that bear so heavily on the good people at large, and of the eastern states and the state of New York in particular, had taken a different stand, and (uniting with our eastern brethren) had presented a firm, temperate and patriotic remonstrance, it would have been productive of the happiest effects... That this meeting cannot but express their surprise and regret, that in this crisis of danger, while our legislative rulers and their party friends indulge their passions and employ their time, in applauding oppressive measures, in railing against a foreign government, and abusing our eastern brethren, so little should be done or attempted by them for the defence and safety of the country and the real relief of the people.
Resolved, That our fellow citizens in the various parts of this state be and they are hereby invited to assemble, in peaceable and constitutional meetings, for the purpose of uniting with their fellow citizens of Albany, in expressions of their sentiments on the general subject of the foregoing resolutions, and the present serious and embarrassed state of our public affairs.
And it is further resolved, That a general committee of correspondence be appointed, and that the said committee consist of Leonard Gansevoort, Abm. Van Vechten, Theodoras V. Wyck Graham, Daniel Hale and William P. Beers, together with the chairman and secretary of this meeting.
By order, HARMANUS P. SCHUYLER, Chairman. JOHN LOVETT, Secretary.
REBELLION! PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. THURSDAY, March 2.
A letter addressed to the speaker accompanied with documents, from the secretary of the commonwealth, were read as follows, viz.
SIR—In compliance with a resolve of the house of representatives of yesterday, I transmit to you a copy of a letter to the adjutant general; also a copy of the governor's orders to general Michael Bright.
It is expected that general Bright will to-morrow give information to the governor of the measures he has adopted for the execution of the orders he has received.
I am sir, your obedient servant, N. B. BOILEAU, Secretary, Secretary's Office, March 2, 1809. James Eagle, Esquire, Speaker of the house of representatives.
Secretary's Office, Lancaster. SIR—I am directed by the governor to inclose to you certain orders to general Michael Bright, the purport of which, as you will perceive from the perusal, although very unpleasant, requires that they should be immediately delivered.
I have it in charge to request that you will deliver them as early as possible after you receive them.
I am sir, with respect, Your obedient servant, N. B. BOILEAU, Secretary. To Thomas M'Kean, junior, Adjutant general, P. M.
SIR—By an act of the general assembly of this commonwealth, passed the 2d day of April, 1808, Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, surviving executors of David Rittenhouse, deceased, were re-
(which money had been paid to the said deceased in his life time, as the treasurer of this commonwealth, in pursuance of a decree of George Ross, esq., judge of the admiralty court of Pennsylvania,) which requisition of the said act of assembly has been complied with by the said executrices, contrary to a decree of Richard Peters, esq., one of the United States' judges of the district court of Pennsylvania; which decree the general assembly by the act aforesaid, declared "to be founded in usurpation and in contradiction to the just rights of this commonwealth, and in manifest opposition to, and in violation of the last amendment of the constitution of the United States." And the governor of this commonwealth is required by the said recited act of the general assembly, "to protect the just rights of the state, in respect of the premises, by any further means and measures that he may deem necessary for the purpose, and also to protect the persons and properties of the said Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, from any process whatever issued out of any federal court in consequence of their obedience to the requisition aforesaid." Having been informed that a peremptory mandamus has been issued from the supreme court of the United States, commanding the said Richard Peters to issue process against the said Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, it becomes my duty, in obedience to the requisitions and injunctions of the said act of assembly, and in virtue of the powers vested in me by the constitution and laws of this commonwealth.
I, Simon Snyder, governor of the said commonwealth, reposing special trust and confidence in you, Michael Bright, commander of the first brigade of the first division of the Pennsylvania militia, do hereby authorise and require you immediately to have in readiness such a portion of the militia under your command, as shall be sufficient for the purpose expressed in this order, and to employ them to protect and defend the persons and property of the said Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, from and against any process founded on the decree of the said Richard Peters; and in virtue of which, any officer under the direction of any court of the United States, may attempt to attach either the persons or property of the said Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters.
In the execution of these orders, not less painful for me to issue, than for you to perform or execute; it is my express orders that you injure no person or persons, attempting to serve, or execute such process as aforesaid, unless the most imperious necessity compels you to do it in the execution of the orders it has become my duty to issue.
You are further directed to have correct muster and pay rolls made out of such militia, as you may find necessary to call into service in the execution of your duty, and to transmit them to the executive department of state.
SIMON SNYDER. Lancaster, February 27th, 1809. To general Michael Bright.
CHARLESTON, March 21. By the arrival of the British schooner Intrepid, captain Basey, we have been favoured with Havana papers to the 13th inst. From the difficulty of procuring translations, our extracts are necessarily limited.
In addition to the accounts published this evening, it is stated, that the duke de la Infatado, with 25,000 men, was at Perales, about 4 leagues from Madrid, on the advance for that city—while the united British and Spanish armies of 70,000 men were advancing from Burgos. A report is prevalent that the French had previously advanced to Saragossa, where it is said they were defeated, with the loss of 12,000 men. We have not however, seen any thing to warrant a belief in this rumour.
Madrid was evacuated on the 23d December. The Spanish accounts say, that their army had possession of the celebrated pass of Somosierra, the only road by which the French army could retreat, and they were very sanguine in the hope of cutting them off completely.
It does not appear that Buonaparte had more than 30,000 men in Madrid.
[TRANSLATIONS.] HAVANNA, March 13. Don Juan Domecq de Victor, a gentleman well known in this city, and as remarkable for his probity, as the public situation he holds, has received a letter from his brother Don Josef Victor, an inhabitant of the city of Xeres de la frontera, of the following tenor:
XERES, 29th Dec. 1808. "Dear Domecq,"
"I have received by general Gregori, at seven o'clock this morning, an extraordinary dispatch, containing various and important news from Madrid, of which I had not time to send you a copy, as it is very long, and there is barely time to take one for the captain general, to whom I am about to forward it. The substance of it may be reduced to this:—The French who garrisoned and surrounded Madrid, alarmed by the failure of nine mails from Bayonne, and informed of the junction of the Marquis de Romana, and of the duke de la Infatado, with their armies, had resolved to evacuate Madrid, which they did in two divisions, leaving very few of their people behind them, and took the road to Somosierra, on their way to which they must inevitably be cut off, and not one would remain."
"The accounts state, that the military and private property which they had plundered, was sufficient to load 1500 wagons. They also assert, that the news from Arragon and Catalonia has filled with consternation both Joseph Buonaparte and his brother. This is all that my time permits me to communicate. "I remain, &c."
From the Cadiz Diary of the 13th Jan. 1809. MERCIA, Dec. 29.
The arrival at Valencia of general Don Joseph Caro, with some troops, has cheered the drooping spirits of that city, by the good news he brings and which he communicated on the night of the 22d, to the Junta governing there. He states, that his brother the marquis de la Romana, writes him from Burgos, that he is at the head of an army of seventy thousand men, Spanish, and English, all choice troops, and in excellent discipline; and that his destination is to recover Madrid. He adds, that we may now depend upon the co-operation of the emperor of Russia, to whom in order to induce him to join our cause, England has ceded Malta and the Saint Mahon.
The news is confirmed by letters from Seville, which mention further, that the marquis de la Romana, is about to establish his head quarters at Valladolid, and that the supreme Junta established at Seville, has entrusted to him the entire direction of the military operations in the present crisis—Having communicated their plans to the duke de la Infatado, who commands the central army, and is marching with the same object in view.
It is also asserted, that the emperor of Russia has transmitted a note to the emperor of the French, notifying to him, that he must immediately think of withdrawing his troops from the Spanish territory, otherwise the treaties and conventions between them could not be carried into effect.
BALTIMORE, March 25. LATEST FROM SPAIN. The editor of the Federal Gazette has received
Our correspondents enclose an extract of a letter from Havanna, and the Havanna Aurora extra of the eighth of March; their contents are below. It appears from these accounts, to the 2d or 3d February.
That Buonaparte, by intrigue and by hard-fighting has gained considerable advantages at Madrid, &c. That the patriot army under Palafox, has gained, perhaps equal advantages in a bloody and hard fought battle at Saragossa, where the French division under Marshal Moncey was completely routed.
The Spaniards are sorely oppressed, and many thousands have been murdered since the tyrant has invaded their country: the British auxiliaries have also suffered. But the blood-hounds of G. U. have paid full amount for their partial and occasional triumphs. Eighty-four thousand French prisoners are at Cadiz! What strange Bulletin accounts Buonaparte has given us! Can the most credulous believe the French accounts in its fullest extent?
"NEW-YORK, March 23. Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability, dated Havanna, March 8, 1809."
"By the British brig George, I have only time to send you an extra Gazette, containing the affecting news of yesterday, by a vessel in 35 days from Cadiz—MORLA, governor of Cadiz, has proved a traitor, and invited the French to Madrid, which place Buonaparte left on the 23d December, to attack Romana's army; since which time nothing official had been received from the armies. The whole of the Spanish forces are drawing to a point, and hopes are entertained that they will surround and take Buonaparte."
"The supreme junta was at Seville, but it was expected they would remove to Cadiz in a few days."
"At Cadiz they had eighty-four thousand French prisoners."
"The British have been roughly handled. One army is marching towards Corunna, from prudential motives; and the other towards the borders of Portugal."
"These movements indicate an expectation of the necessity of embarking at those points, to sail round to another re-embarkation."
"I do not like the information received, although many do, and believe that Spain will soon be cleared of the monster of Europe and his army. Indeed, I consider the news to be more affecting to the cause of humanity than any which has before reached us."
TRANSLATIONS. From the Havanna Aurora of March 8, received at the office of the Federal Gazette.
SEVILLE, Jan. 27.—On the 30th December, died in this city, aged 31 years and 2 months, his excellency Don Joseph Monino, Count of Florida Blanca, President of the supreme Junta of the kingdom, &c. &c. &c.
FROM SARAGOSSA.
On the 21st, in the morning, the columns of the enemy appeared on the heights which command Mount Torrero and the battery of Bonavista; at the same time two strong corps of infantry and cavalry advanced to the attack through the defiles on our left; whilst on our right they attacked with impetuosity the Casa Blanca and carried it.—The battery of Bonavista, thus become flanked and a grenade of the enemy setting fire to a magazine of powder, it blew up; upon which the artillery retired to take another position and set fire to the bridge of America, this accident compelled our troops to retire within the redoubt of the Pilar situated at the head of the bridge de la Sherba, which they effected in good order. About mid-day seven columns of the enemy's infantry with a proportion of cavalry and a strong train of artillery shewed themselves coming round the Arabell, on the opposite side of the river. Our captain-general detached the brigadier, captain of the royal guards to take possession of this point, which he so well managed that he was able to sustain the hottest fire of the enemy for five hours. Don Manuel Velasco, colonel of artillery, pointed his guns so well and kept up so well directed a fire from the three batteries attacked by the French, that such was the havoc thus made, that this division of the enemy retreated in the greatest disorder; a corps of reserve then coming up, renewed the attack with great impetuosity, in which a partial but temporary advantage was gained over a portion of our troops. Our general accompanied by lieut. gen. Don Juan O'Neill and Field Marshal Don Philip Santamare, placed himself at the head of our broken line, and, sword in hand, rallied his troops, led them again to the attack; when, encouraged by the presence and undaunted valour of their chief, our troops rushed forward with an irresistible ardour, and gained a complete victory; in which the French were completely dispersed, leaving on the field and under the walls more than 4000 dead, and as many more taken prisoners, among whom were the grenadiers who fought so desperately. The field of battle afforded our troops immense booty, besides the most honourable triumph of war, the humiliation of those who came from the north.
This triumph, so honourable for this valiant city, has rendered it impregnable. It can only be taken when it wants arms to defend it; every house is a castle; each heart a strong fortress, and each battery a testimony of art, of talents and of valour. [Here follows a list of the officers and corps who particularly distinguished themselves.]
Some skirmishing continued several days after the battle above, in the course of which many were taken and killed on both sides.
By latest accounts from Saragossa, it appears that while the enemy has not altogether relinquished his designs on that brave city, the besieged feel confident of ultimate success, as all classes are inspired with unconquerable courage, relying on the protection of God and the justice of their cause.
On the 22d December, the day after the unsuccessful attack, marshal Moncey addressed the following letter to the captain general and magistrates of Saragossa.
"SIR, The city of Saragossa is now completely invested, and all communication with the country cut off. I can now employ against it all the means which are sanctioned by the laws of war. The 5th division of the grand army, under marshal Mortier, and the troops under my own command, are ready to renew the attack. The city of Madrid has capitulated, and thus preserved itself from the misfortunes which must have resulted from longer resistance. Should Saragossa imitate the example of the capital, its total destruction is inevitable."
Marshal Mortier and myself indulge the hope that you will prevent the effusion of blood and the destruction of this beautiful city, so respectable for its population, its commerce and its wealth, by an immediate surrender; and thus entitle yourselves to the veneration and benedictions of its inhabitants.
Be assured, gentlemen, that every thing will be done, compatible with my honour and duty to the emperor, to ensure to you, and to the inhabitants, the undisturbed enjoyment of peace and tranquillity.
I propose to you by this flag of truce the appointment of commissioners to meet those whom I may authorise, to treat for the accomplishment of this desirable purpose.
With great consideration, &c.
MARSHAL MONCEY. Head-quarters, Torrero, Dec. 22, 1808.
ANSWER. The general in chief of the army of reserve answers from Saragossa. This city cannot think of
I have open an uninterrupted communication with all parts of Spain, and have abundance of every thing. Sixty thousand brave men, whom I am proud of the honour to command, who paint for battle, seeking no reward but honour and the deliverance of their country, forbid the listening to your proposal.
M. Moncey will immortalize himself if, by a strict observance of the laws of war, he can obtain a victory which no one here will suppose. My glory will not be less in having preserved this city, by the valour of our soldiers, opposed to a system of despicable oppression, unknown to the ancient Marshals of France. Having sustained a siege of 61 days, the commander, who fears not death nor privations, will now, when his army by reinforcements equals in numbers their besiegers, shrink from the glorious task imposed upon him.
The blood of generous Spaniards so plenteously shed is as glorious to the cause of Spain as it is evincive of the ignominy and cruelty of those who would enslave them.
Marshal M. is assured that for 11,000,000 of people to be free it is sufficient to will it. Their enthusiasm and loyalty cannot be subdued. I would not willingly sacrifice the brave men whom I command; but there is not one of them who would not joyfully shed his blood in defence of the last inch of his beloved country.
Yesterday must have convinced your excellency that, I might with equal propriety offer terms to your army, who will all perish under the walls of Saragossa, ere it surrenders.
The commander in chief cannot credit the account of the surrender of Madrid, unless indeed he were informed of the treachery which alone could have proved the destruction of the brave, united and loyal inhabitants of that capital.
With respect, I am Your Excellency's, &c. EL GENERAL PALAFOX. Head-Quarters, Saragossa, 22d Dec. 1808.
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HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
Ships in Port, or their Cargo, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, or other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business - distance from water - no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security: - But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
 I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for Insurance accurately described.  II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described, also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false, or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.  III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.  IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.  V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.  VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a rateable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.  VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or insurrectionary power whatever.  VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.  IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.  X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon thereafter as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required: and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most convenient to the person where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss; that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or vary believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or willful practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and, until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss 
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy. XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever. XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required.
Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb 13
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THOMAS HOLLIDAY, Compt. against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. TAZEWELL and PETER DALEY, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendant William Smelly not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Smelly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smelly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, - Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
Richard Gernon, Complainant, against William and Anthony M. Buckley, and Shanks and Binford, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, - Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THEODORICK ARMISTEAD, Compt. against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRISTOPHER FRY, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, - Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
JOHN WALLACE, Compt. against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadelphia, and ALEXANDER MACCLURE, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander MacClure, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, - Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
STEPHEN G. WILLS, Compt. against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETERSON BROWN, administrators, &c. of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY, Defs. In Chancery.
THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, - Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
A RENDEZVOUS
Is opened in Norfolk for the United States...
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, tickens at the stomach, severe head aches, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an irresistible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health. I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained. I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to feed you with a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head aches, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your medicine to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES. MR. DYOIT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having labored for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pain in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON. MR. T. W. DYOIT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following: About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which ensued on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE. MR. DYOIT. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOIT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVILL & CONRAD'S, esterburg. May 23. tawly
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the
Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory—He has also Seal Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity. He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES. Also, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties. JOURNEYMEN WANTED. The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, for any state in the union north of this. October 3. tf
SPANISH HIDES.
One Thousand SPANISH HIDES, - For Sale, by Wm. Sharp, c. c.
TAKE NOTICE.
That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is lost, viz. B. No. 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dollars 50 C. 3320, dated Philadelphia, 21 June, 1800 50 E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 813, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 1688, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk.
A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us. MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10. 3m
BANK NOTES LOST.
R. No. 805, U. S. Office Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, payable to Robert Taylor, President, or bearer, and dated 7th October, 1808, for dollars 100 S. 842, ditto 7th October, 1808, for 100 G. 901, ditto 6th January, 1804, for 50 Dollars 250
I do certify that the Notes mentioned in the foregoing list, were on the 6th instant enclosed by Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, under cover, sealed with the initials W. L. W. on red wax, and directed to "Doctor Eliza Hall, Fredericksburg," that the letter was put into the package for Fredericksburg, which was made up the night before; but the mail not arriving, the bundle (at Mr. Wormeley's request) remained until this morning, when the package was tied and put into the postmaster's, which was, in the presence of Mr. Wormeley, locked and delivered to the carrier. John Chew, P. M. URBANA, 26th February, 1809. Middlesex, ss. JOHN CHEW, this day made oath before me, a magistrate for said county, to the truth of the above certificate, in due form. Given under my hand the 3d March, 1809. Henry Heffernan. Any person to whom the above Notes, or any of them may be offered, is requested to stop them, and give information to Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, of Urbana; Dr. Eliza Hall, of Fredericksburg, or Warren Ashley. March 6. tf
Phenix Fire Office
No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK.
INSURANCE UPON SHIPS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.
 One month 12 1/2 cents per $100  Two do. 20 do.  Three do. 25 do.  Four do. 30 do.  Five do. 35 do.  Six do. 40 do.  Seven do. 45 do.  Eight do. 50 do.  Nine do. 55 do.  Ten do. 60 do.  Eleven do. 65 do.  Twelve do. 70 do. 
The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent. Dec. 19.
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo, D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorised to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 5.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16. tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 20,000 Superfine Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS. Also, 400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD of superior quality for family use. Feb. 13.
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
Five Dollars Reward.
Strayed a white and brown COW, with short horns and legs. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give information so that she be recovered. Apply to the Printer. March 22. tf
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR.