Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-07-25 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 25, 1808.
NO. 4.]
NOTICE.
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LETTER IV.
To the Editor of the North American.
SIR,
Having established, that a continuation of Federal principles in our general government, would have raised us to the first degree of national opulence...
It seems to be the melancholy fate of all nations, that their political matters cannot always be supported by reason and justice.
The effects of this complicated force, made an early attack upon the first measures of government. Men of grovelling ambition, disappointed in being the first choice of the people...
As this party became more formidable, by the acquisition of men seduced to false impressions, and a new stock of grovelling ambition...
FROM THE AURORA.
'Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation...' was the pious ejaculation of a man who beheld a flood of happiness rushing in upon mankind...
In this infamous paragraph, we have a slight specimen of that kind of truth which upset the principles of our government...
In the work of detraction, there are a thousand grades. It generally commences by slight insinuations...
to publish, in the face of the world, a lie of that magnitude, of which I have now given evidence.
Although it may be admitted that the Aurora has always been the most conspicuous vehicle for demagogic principles...
Now let it be remembered, that these infamous writers have fully gained the ascendancy, and triumphed over the wisdom of our country...
Will it ever be denied, that the democratic prints were encouraged by the democrats of the time?
A proof of Mr. Jefferson's friendship for the works of Callender, is found on the records of the United States Court at Richmond.
But to prove, Sir, that I do not stand alone in my opinion of the democratic party, I will now give you the opinion of our GREAT NATIONAL PARENT...
Although (says general Washington) I highly approve of the measures taken by government, to place this country in a posture of defence...
It is universally admitted that Washington possessed the power to penetrate farther into the effect of human occurrences than other men...
Before I take leave of this subject, permit me to offer you further extracts from another of General Washington's letters...
The Extract of his Letter.
My opinion has always been, (however necessary to be in a state of preparation) that no formidable invasion is to be apprehended from France...
now necessary to be in a state of preparation) that no formidable invasion is to be apprehended from France...
If any thing in the conduct of their agents could excite astonishment, it would be Talleyrand's effrontery-duplicity-and supposed diplomatic skill...
I am, &c.
GEO: WASHINGTON.
Now, Sir, this valuable extract for "those who are not determined to be blind" requires no comment...
After commending a state of preparation for defence, the next idea to be drawn from this extract is simply this:—That the United States, as well as all other countries, might expect no invasion from France...
This letter further informs us, that there are some persons amongst us, who are determined to be blind to the conduct of France...
And finally we may draw this solemn conclusion from the last paragraph—That Washington himself despaired of making any impression on the minds of the leaders of the democratic party...
If Washington despaired of convincing the rulers of that party of the impropriety of their conduct, there is little hope for others.
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July 20.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 25, 1808.
TELE MAIL.—Several of our friends have expressed their surprise at the arrival of the mail by way of Petersburg; for example, letters from the northward are received by way of Hampton on Tuesday of later date than those received on the next day, Wednesday, by way of Petersburg, and so every mail; letters are received by Hampton on Saturday, of a later date than those received on the following Monday.
We have endeavoured to trace the cause of this publick injury and believe it arises in this way—The mail which leaves Richmond on Tuesday afternoon, and ought to arrive here on Wednesday night, reaches Petersburg after the Norfolk mail is made up, in consequence of which it remains in Petersburg until Thursday night, or Friday morning, and arrives here on Friday night, and this is constantly the case. The publick, so far from deriving any benefit from the regulation made by the Post Master General to carry the mail daily on both sides of the river, is much inconvenienced, and it would be better to send the mail by way of Hampton only. The same case frequently occurs when letters are sent from this to Richmond and North of that place.
We have conversed with a gentleman who has lately arrived from Jamaica, from whom we learn that our embargo does not produce the effects, in that island that were expected. The inhabitants believe that the embargo was laid by this government with a view to distress the English islands; but as they are certain that it will not have this effect they feel no resentment. Provisions, though high in comparison, the price is not alarming: flour is sold from 26 to 30 dollars per barrel. Indian corn is plenty and becoming more so daily. The lands producing two crops, and when necessary three crops per year, this with the ground provisions, and supplies from Europe and Canada, are adequate to the wants of the island, exclusive of our embargo breakers. Salted provisions were not derived from the United States before the embargo. The article for which the most apprehension is expressed, is white oak staves, but of those there is a sufficiency in the island for the next crop, of course they will want none until the fall 1809. A few thousand that went out in one of the vessels that sailed under permission, were sold at 51 dollars per thousand, a price that would be thought low at any time, and does not pay more than first cost, and a very moderate freight.
We were always of the opinion that we should fail in this project, and have the mortification of seeing our surplus produce spoil on the hands of the farmer. Nine American vessels came with the June fleet, with full cargoes, or as full as the consignees had subject to put into them. At first it was thought these vessels would not be allowed to take off cargoes, but a little reflection taught the government better policy—Rum is their surplus crop, and to keep on hand that which they did not want, was too much after our way.
The masters of the American vessels had some apprehension that the British admiral might refuse them convoy, but their application was granted without a moment's hesitation, which saved the owners of these vessels and cargoes from five to seven and a half per cent in insurance. The French take all American vessels coming from British islands which has increased the rate of insurance on vessels to 12 and 15 per cent.
Our readers will perceive with mingled sentiments of sympathy and mortification, the fate of the mariners of our country—They have been compelled to abandon their country, or to seek subsistence in the bounty of their fellow citizens—they have preferred the former, and are lost to their country. It is a question if this could not have been avoided; we think it could.
At this moment there are from ten to fifteen gun boats lying very socially moored together at the navy yard. If any benefit was ever to be expected from them, policy and humanity would have suggested the employment of the seamen on board them. At this moment we do not believe that there are as many seamen in the place as would man two of the gun boats we have mentioned, if they were wanted for immediate service. Mr. Jefferson we know, reckons upon the services of volunteers, upon this subject we shall say little, but we expect the naval officers would rely more upon five boats manned ready at all times, and under a course of discipline, than three times the number, whose crews were to be collected by voluntary enlistments when wanted. But to those who have determined to abandon foreign commerce, seamen are not objects of consideration.
EXAMINONDAS was received, and with a slight modification would have found a place in this day's paper, but an accident caused the communication to be destroyed. The writer cannot wish success to the cause he advocates more earnestly than we do, at the same time we would take the liberty of suggesting that less asperity we think would better promote the object.
We published in our paper of Wednesday, the proceedings of a convention of Delegates for the coun-
ty of Northumberland (Pen.) touching the election of President and Vice President, in which they determine to support George Clinton as President, and James Monroe as Vice President. These proceedings have attracted attention at head quarters, as appears by the following article copied from the National Intelligencer of Wednesday last.
From the National Intelligencer. The following article will attract the attention of our readers, as the first announcement made by any publick body in the United States, of a purpose to support any individual for the presidency other than Mr. Madison. Although the ostensible object of the article be to produce the impression that the democratic electors nominated in Pennsylvania, will vote for Mr. Clinton, and that they were named with this view, yet there can be little doubt, from concurrent information from various parts of the state, but that the vote of Pennsylvania will be decidedly for Mr. Madison. It is indisputable, that a large portion of the electors have in the most unequivocal terms declared their purpose to vote for Mr. Madison; and there is no reason to believe that their suffrages will be in the least affected by this announcement. It will be perceived, that two of the prominent members of this meeting are of the number of those members of congress, who signed the celebrated protest, promulgated at this place, and who had consequently committed themselves on this head—It is not, however, to be inferred that even the friends of these gentlemen, nominated as electors, are themselves committed in like manner, or will vote for any other individual than Mr. Madison. On the contrary, from their respectable standing in the republican party, and from their well-tried patriotism in every political vicissitude, there is the strongest reason to think that they acknowledge the necessity of Pennsylvania giving an unanimous republican vote, and will unhesitatingly sacrifice any personal preference they may feel to the good of their country. It has been known and admitted all along that among the electors named at Lancaster there were some individuals, who would have preferred Mr. Clinton to Mr. Madison, had the former been the choice of the people of the United States generally; but it must have been believed, at the time of the nomination, and it certainly has been since understood, that the vote finally given would be unanimous. To have pursued a course having another effect, would be to attribute to the representatives of Pennsylvania a criminal insensibility to the duty of giving that state the full political weight to which it is entitled, by constituting an electoral college composed of such heterogeneous and discordant materials as to put the cards completely into the hands of their enemies.
There is one good effect, which can scarcely fail to result from the meeting at Northumberland. The people of Pennsylvania, fully apprised of the importance of such an unanimous republican vote, as shall take from the federal party every chance of success, will call upon the individuals named as electors unequivocally to declare the persons for whom they will vote; and will replace such electors, if any such there shall be found to be, as will not vote for Mr. Madison, with such as will. We have no doubt that this will be the case for this reason—The votes for electors, by the individual voters will be given entirely with a view to the election of a particular candidate for the Presidency—this will be the consideration; and consequently, will require an accurate knowledge of the manner in which the electors will vote; and, unless this manner shall have been ascertained previous to the election, it is easy to foresee that from a general reluctance to vote blindly in an affair of such moment, the republican ticket for electors may be in a minority, and Pennsylvania be exposed to the mortification of throwing her great weight into the federal scale, at a crisis when the triumph of federalism throughout the union would be destructive of the best interests of the country; when it would probably be followed by an alliance, commercial, or political, or both, with a nation, whose whole course of conduct towards us since our Independence has been marked by insult and injury.
There is one circumstance, which must, in addition to the circumstances we have enumerated, have a commanding influence on the electoral vote of Pennsylvania. It is ascertained, beyond doubt, that Mr. Madison will have a majority of the whole electoral votes, even independently of Pennsylvania. It is certain that he will have all the votes of Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, and Vermont, with the greater number of those of Maryland; and these, collectively, constitute a majority of the whole votes. He will besides in all probability have the whole votes of New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware. Why, then, will Pennsylvania give her votes to Mr. Clinton? Why will any state originally friendly to the election of Mr. Clinton? Will it not be the irresistible dictate of sound patriotism, for all the republican states, on a point of such vast magnitude, the issue of which is probably to decide the complexion of our exterior relations, to rally round the same principles, to march together with unbroken harmony and strength, and to snatch from our enemies their last forlorn hope of triumphing on our divisions? Where will be the use of giving futile votes, by which the friends of another candidate can gain nothing, but by which their country may lose much.
More than six weeks since, we were informed that not more than two (if any) of the persons nominated as electors in Pennsylvania, would vote for Mr. Madison, but that the vote would be for Clinton and Monroe, we are from every circumstance convinced that Mr. Madison will not get a vote in Pennsylvania, and his friends know this very well. That Mr. Madison cannot get every vote in Georgia is certain, and three if not four votes in North Carolina, will be federal. New-Jersey and Vermont will certainly follow the course of New-York and Pennsylvania. With the four New-England states, Vermont, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and half of Maryland opposed to him, Mr. Madison cannot be elected.
Against Mr. Madison we have never uttered a disrespectful word, nor conceived one injurious sentiment; but it being well understood that his administration is to be shaped by the course marked out by Mr. Jefferson, we do not see how any man,
federalist or republican, who is not an advocate for the annihilation of all foreign commerce, can favour Mr. Madison's election. This is the point of view in which we place the subject; it is far more important that the next administration should be friendly to the restoration of our ruined commerce and agriculture, than any particular success of party. Minor considerations must give way to major, and we value the ultimate happiness of our country, too highly, to even put it at hazard for the uncertain chance of success of a candidate of our own political opinions.
From the Charleston City Gazette.
COMMUNICATION.
FIDELITY AND GALLANTRY. Of COL. PICKERING, in the campaign of 1780. The French ambassador was expected to pay a visit to gen. Washington—the latter, to give him a proof of American prowess, had concerted a plan with the marquis La Fayette, who commanded the light infantry to surprise a fort on Staten-Island. All matters being adjusted, the arrival of his excellency was the signal for the line to move on. Col. Pickering had the superintendence of the boats. After passing in review the grand army and visiting the marquis, guards were stationed, (to prevent information) to arrest every person supposed to be passing to the point of action, even if he had the passport of the commander in chief. The infantry gained possession of Elizabeth-Town in the dead hour of the night—the inhabitants enjoyed their beds unconscious of their numerous visitors. The night was very dark, but the sons of liberty expected a brilliant day—La Fayette was in raptures—When lo! hour after hour passed away, no Pickering or boats arrived, (although furnished with the best of guards and lights) to the utter astonishment of the gallant commander—The dawning day sealed the disappointment of the expedition.—From that period, (no doubt to the present) La Fayette holds the remembrance of Pickering in the greatest abhorrence and detestation, as well as those who were acquainted with the circumstance, and there are many to this day.
ONE OF THE EXPEDITION.
We met with the above article in the Enquirer, into which it appears to have been transplanted from the Charleston Gazette. The only notice that we shall bestow upon this contemptible attempt to injure the military character of Mr. Pickering, is to observe that he continued quarter master general of the armies of the United States until the end of the war. The reader may find him at the siege of York in that important station, immediately under the eagle eyes of WASHINGTON. We may add, that we place not the smallest dependence in the truth of the above story, for it would insult the memory of one illustrious chief to believe it—Mr. Pickering's station in the American army was more important than that of La Fayette's.
The following article is taken from a paper printed at Nashville, Ten.
It cannot be amiss to observe, that there are many natives of France, now in the territory, who came over with Laussat, the French Prefect, and from choice or compulsion continued after he gave up the province to the Americans. These men, coming over at that particular time, and possessing more general knowledge than the natives of the country, two thirds of whom can neither read nor write their names, and speaking the same language, are treated with respect almost bordering on adoration, have acquired an astonishing influence. That influence is continually used to keep alive a spirit of disaffection in the American government and people. It is a notorious fact, that these emissaries do inculcate that the Americans are only holding the country for Buonaparte during the war, and that as soon as peace takes place it is to be given up.—And it is a subject of exultation to them whenever the American government or people are foiled in any attempt, as they are viewed as inferior to Buonaparte and the French nation. The idle and improbable reports are almost daily put into circulation by those creatures, of the movements of Spanish armies, or the French fleet's being on the way, of Buonaparte's declaring the treaty of cession to have been fulfilled, and numberless others, calculated to prevent the people harmonizing together.
We believe under the foregoing considerations the new additional army was both necessary and politic. The creoles and French inhabitants have always, and must be for many years to come governed with the fear of the bayonet. They have no rational idea of liberty, even if they were honestly disposed.
The following article is copied from the Quebec Gazette of June 23.
"Between forty and fifty able bodied American seamen lately arrived here in two vessels from Philadelphia. We would not follow the examples of a great many of the Americans who make it a subject of publick exultation when British seamen make their escape from the service of their king and country whose very existence depends upon their services.
The same paper announces the arrival there of a number of ships from different parts of Great Britain.
The following in corroboration of the above is from the Boston Repertory of July 13.
American Seamen.—A schooner sailed from this port on Sunday last, bound to Halifax, laden with the fruits of the embargo, viz.—a considerable number of seamen thrown out of employment. There is scarcely a vessel which sails from the United States for the British territories that does not carry off a great number of seamen—not only British subjects, but many native born Americans. Vessels are continually going from the southern states, bound to Halifax, &c. with seamen, as closely stowed as slaves on board a guineaman. The British calculate (with propriety) that the embargo will restore to their navy more than Ten Thousand English, Irish and Scotch sailors lately employed in America—and there is no doubt that as many Americans will desert their country for employment; who immediately on a suspension of the embargo act, will claim the protection of their government—several vessels bound from the southward, on European
voyages, (by permission of government) have been necessitated to proceed from one port to another before they could procure a sufficiency of seamen.
From the New-York Commercial Advertiser.
MORE MISERIES.
To see the once blithe and jovial seaman, walking mournfully on the wharf, looking wistfully at the gallant ship, once his delight, now stripped of her sails and fastened to the dock by a cruel and unnecessary embargo.
AGAIN.—Being accosted by a gallant tar, who is reduced to the necessity of addressing you with "Spare a distressed seaman, ruined by the embargo, six pence to buy him bread."
AGAIN.—To view the streets of this great commercial city, once crowded with merchandise going and coming, now almost desolate. The industrious merchant and mechanic, who formerly moved briskly along, now lounging carelessly by you. The busy hum of labour, once so grateful to the ear, the token of the nation's prosperity, succeeded by the poor man's groan, the labourer's complaint, and the miserable beggars petition.
JOE SENSITIVE.
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
To my Country Readers.
GENTLEMEN, Judge Pbinney, Editor of the Otsego Herald, has told you, and I believe truly, that if Mr. Madison should succeed in his pretensions to the Presidency, neither the agriculture nor the commerce of the United States can flourish.
He would have done me and I have no doubt you a favour by assigning his reasons for this opinion. It is unquestionably correct, and yet his reasons for it would have been acceptable; for he is cool and dispassionate, liberal and enlightened.
Gentlemen, can you tell me the cause of the permanent Embargo with which we are vexed? Commerce is at a stand. The produce of our soil and our sea, raised by our industry and our enterprise, is ruinously and irretrievably perishing on our hands.
The Berlin Decree of Napoleon, blockading Great Britain, and subjecting to capture and condemnation our ships and merchandise, was passed in November, 1806.
No exception was made in that decree in favour of the United States.—On the contrary, it was pointed directly at us.
Gentlemen, this decree, wantonly and grossly infringing on our neutral right, subjected our ships and merchandise to condemnation, and our gallant tars to captivity!
Still, no remonstrance was made against it by our minister at Paris!
The Decree had been several months in existence before any official notice, on the part of the United States, was taken of it. And then, General Armstrong applied to an incorrect source, and he was obliged to be content with an improper answer.
In some twelve months, however, after the passing of the Berlin Decree, General Armstrong wrote to the official organ of his Royal and Imperial Majesty, and was told, that as his Royal and Imperial Majesty had made in the Decree "no exceptions" in favour of the United States, none could be expected.
And what, Gentlemen, did we now do? Lay an Embargo? No: The arm of oppression was extended from France! Far from being alarmed, we were content!
Well: The Berlin decree, subjecting our ships, our merchandise, and our seamen to capture and captivity, was twelve months in existence, and we very obediently and patriotically acquiesced!
England feels the effects of this decree; invites us, as a neutral nation, to resist it, or to permit her, without complaint, to retaliate.
We hear (for we have no official information) that she is about to retaliate: And what do we? Do we wait for official information that the "Orders in Council had passed"? No; but having indirect intelligence that the Ministry of England were about to pass them, we lay an Embargo, (which promises to be permanent) to "preserve our ships, our merchandise, and our seamen" from capture and captivity.
The Berlin Decree was suffered nearly a year before it was opposed; and I am not sure that it is now opposed. The English Orders in Council are opposed by an Embargo before it is officially known that they are passed!
Gentlemen I have no predilection for England; none for France; and I am sure, you are free from the contamination—but, from this statement, which is correct in dates and facts, can you tell the cause of this permanent Embargo, which we feel so much?
Is it, gentlemen, to protect our neutral rights? Remember that they were invaded by the Berlin Decree, which has not yet seriously been enquired into, nor to our knowledge opposed by the United States.
Is it in consequence of the "Orders in Council"?
These orders are undoubtedly a violation of our rights; but let it not be forgotten that we had no official information of their having been passed when the Embargo was laid.
To what then, gentlemen, shall we ascribe the permanent Embargo? Is Commerce, the vent for our surplus agriculture, to be destroyed? Gentlemen, I ask you the question.
Our surplus produce, that which we exported last year amounts to forty eight millions of Dollars.—Is this sum to be annually sunk in experiments?
WASHINGTON, July 16. At a meeting of the citizens of Washington, convened by publick notice at the council chamber, on Thursday evening the 14th of July, 1808, a numerous assemblage attending—
Dr. CORNELIUS CONNINGHAM was called to the chair; and J. B. COLVIN appointed Secretary. It was, on motion—
Resolved, That an injured Citizen has claim upon the consideration of every honest man in society; and that we have cause to believe gen. James Wilkinson has suffered persecution for his patriotick efforts in the service of his country.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to frame an address to General Wilkinson, to be signed and presented by the chairman, demonstrative of the sense this meeting entertain of his publick services and their confidence in his integrity and patriotism.

A committee was accordingly appointed, and an address reported to the meeting; which being read and agreed to, the chairman with four other persons was designated to wait on the general, present him with the same, receive his answer, and forthwith cause the address and reply, together with an account of the proceedings of the meeting, to be published in the newspapers.
CORNELIUS CONINGHAM, Attest. Chairman. JOHN B. COLVIN, Secretary.
According to direction, the committee yesterday waited upon Gen. Wilkinson with the following Address, to which he returned the annexed answer:
Washington City, July 14, 1808.
SIR, It is the peculiar duty of a free and enlightened people, while they examine with the severest scrutiny the conduct of publick men, and regard with a jealous suspicion every publick character, to pay the tribute of their esteem to every confidential citizen who has falsified the dishonourable imputations cast upon his fame. Justice and candour require that while they punish with their censure, they should reward with their approbation; for unfortunate would be the fate of that country in which calumny only could be heard, and the confidence of the people could not be declared.
Under these impressions the citizens of Washington offer you their sincere congratulations on the issue of the enquiry that was lately instituted on your conduct. As a respectable portion of the Union they were affected with the liveliest sensibility when they heard on the floor of the house of Representatives the heinous charges that were adduced against so distinguished a soldier and citizen: and living on the immediate theatre of action, they watched with peculiar interest and attention, every measure that was adopted and every circumstance that was disclosed on the subject of your character and conduct. The experience of seven months, however, during which the enquiry was pending, and the charges against you might have been substantiated, had fully prepared them for a decision so honourable to yourself, and so fatal to your enemies.
We beheld, sir, the accusation brought forward under a concurrence of circumstances which rendered the motives for its institution doubtful and suspicious. On the first whisper of detraction, we saw you court the enquiry which had been solicited by your accusers, while they, as if conscious of their precipitancy and weakness, endeavoured to retrace the steps they have taken.
An invitation was given to your enemies to make a full development of their knowledge on the subject—You desired them to meet you before a judicial tribunal, but they denied you the honest and unimpeachable privilege of being confronted with your accusers: they attacked you on a field which you were not permitted to enter, and while they objected to the weakness and incompetency of the court of enquiry, they refused to extend its privileges and powers. Such was the primary aspect of their inconsiderate accusation: and such were the disadvantages under which you were compelled to labour in conducting your vindication. But with a spirit of liberality and innocence you waved all legal objections to the introduction of the authenticated documents which were laid before congress as evidence before the court: and though silence might have ensured your acquittal, you proceeded to a minute development of the transactions which formed the basis of the accusation. This development has incontestibly demonstrated your innocence and the indefatigable zeal of your enemies.
Permit us, sir, to embrace this opportunity of dwelling on the recollection of the services you have rendered to your country. It was destined for your hand to seal the Convention of Saratoga, which secured the issue of that contest which made us a nation; and for you it was reserved to baffle the arts and enterprise of a conspirator, and save your country from the horror of a civil war. These signal services will never be forgotten by a free people.
Had not the honest energy of your character actuated all your measures at New Orleans, had you preferred the insidious call of private friendship to the paramount duties of patriotism, a fair portion of America might have been lost to your countrymen. But the storm has past;—the bolt that was intended for your destruction has fallen harmless at your feet, and we rejoice, sir, that you have triumphed over the arts of your enemies, and proved yourself deserving of the confidence of your country.
In behalf of the meeting, I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, CORNELIUS CONINGHAM, Chairman. Washington, July 15.
GENTLEMEN, Next to the consciousness of having done my duty, and more than my bare duty, I prize the approbation of the immediate spectators of that persecution, which has ensured my best services to the state; and therefore this testimonial from the citizens of the national metropolis, cannot but be acceptable to a bosom, whose sensibilities have been rent by the rankest ascriptions of envy and disappointment.
We have seen in other times and in other cases, an uniform series of good offices and long continued service, expiate the foulst offences, and recommend to the publick confidence, those who have deserved ill of their country; but by some strange distortion, my exertions for the publick weal, instead of veiling anterior misconduct, have produced a resurrection of legendary tales, and a jaundiced retrospection of my whole life and actions, to wound my character and blast my fame.
I would accompany my sincere acknowledgments, gentlemen, for this manifestation of confidence and good will, by some suitable declaration; but promises are too often vain, and professions too frequently delusive; I will therefore intreat of my fellow-citizens to judge me by my works, and not by the machinations of those who seek my destruction; and as they may find, so let them estimate me.
I beg you to accept my best wish for your prosperity and happiness—and am with great respect,
Gentlemen, Your ob't serv't, JAS. WILKINSON. To Cornelius Coningham, Esq. and the committee of citizens.
[COUNTER DECLARATION.] I insert the following without a single comment: (Monitor.) WASHINGTON, July 17, 1808.
MR. COLVIN, SIR—A duty which the citizens of Washington who were present at the meeting lately held, and who disagreed to the resolutions and address, apologizing the character of Gen. Wilkinson, owe to themselves and to their country, induces them to request that you will give publication to the accompanying statement, that the world may judge how far the citizens have refrained from approving the conduct of the general.
We therefore hope that you will, on behalf of those who publicly disapproved the address, give a place to our remarks; in doing which we believe you will meet the approbation of the citizens generally.
JAS. S. STEVENSON, ALEX'R M. WILLIAMS, FRED. MAY, JAMES D. BARRY.
THE STATEMENT. Washington, July 18th, 1808.
MR. COLVIN, SIR, In your paper of July 16th, a publication has appeared, which (in stating that the citizens of Washington had, at a meeting, adopted resolutions and voted an address to gen. Wilkinson, applauding his conduct) has a tendency to impose on the publick mind; and, sir, you are well informed, that the meeting alluded to was conducted in such a manner as had made it a subject of remark with the citizens generally.
It has been deemed necessary, on behalf of the citizens, to give to the world a correct statement of what has been done by that meeting.
A meeting had been requested by a notice in the National Intelligencer, supposed to have been inserted at the request of a relation of gen. Wilkinson, and one or two other persons, with a view to obtain a vote of an address to the general, at which meeting the citizens generally refused to attend; and when the meeting was held, but few persons appeared at it. At the opening of the business a lengthy eulogium on the character and conduct of gen. Wilkinson was spoken by the general's attorney, and certain resolutions were offered by him.—On the question of agreeing to the resolutions being put, the company divided, 33 for and 31 against them. Of those who passed them, 30 persons are said to have been expressly engaged for that purpose. Several persons are known to have voted who had not reached the age of manhood; and even an officer of the army, under the direct control of general Wilkinson, so far infringed upon decorum and the rights of citizens, as to be counted amongst those who supported the resolutions.—Can it then be supposed that there was a fair representation of the sentiments of the citizens of Washington? Can a majority of two persons at a meeting held for the purpose of congratulating the general and for which 30 persons are said to have been particularly selected to attend, and most of those from that situation of life, whose applause, though Wilkinson might covet, their persons he would spurn from his presence? Can so gross an attempt to impose on the publick be pardonable?
In 33 persons only, out of a population of 6000, were willing to adopt those resolutions and to vote an address, may we not pronounce that a severe censure has been passed on the conduct and character of general Wilkinson? But we will say that it proves that the citizens of Washington will not be puppets in a farce exhibited by any national showman; and that whilst we support a republican administration and venerate him who presides, we will not suffer a conduct to be ascribed to the citizens of Washington, which would be a libel on their character.
BOSTON, July 14. THE TREASURY!!
It is a duty, which we shall never neglect, however painful in performance, to hold those up to publick censure, who have violated a publick trust. It deters others from enterprises, which equally involve their private character and the publick credit; and inculcates on the people the necessity of withholding their confidence from men, who have no better claim to it than confessions of their political faith.
We do therefore declare THOMPSON J. SKINNER, esq. late treasurer of the commonwealth, a PUBLICK DEFAULTER. We are authorised, to state, that the committee appointed by the general court to examine his accounts, and report thereon to the governor and council, have reported, that there is a balance due and owing from Mr. SKINNER to the commonwealth of more than SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Whether Mr. SKINNER, from the continuation of bondsmen, or the successful issue of his speculations, can or will discharge this debt, is as yet uncertain. But the measure of his discharge does not depend on the amount of the national loss. The publick money was confided to his care to be appropriated only to publick use. He has violated his trust in converting it to his own private use. He was to hold it to provide for the publick safety. He has employed it to make his own fortune.
The constitution of the commonwealth declares, that no money shall be issued out of the treasury but by warrant under the hand of the governor, and with the advice and consent of the council, for the defence, support, and protection of the people; and Mr. SKINNER, in his oath of office, pledged himself to conform to the regulations of the constitution. Where then, we ask him, is the sacred deposit, which was appropriated by the people to the defence of their altars and firesides, to the support of their peace and government? Has the governor and the council by warrant ordered our revenue invested in mercantile speculations, or in sharp bargains on the exchange? Or have the taxes which are raised in this moment of publick disaster and private embarrassment with so much difficulty, been wasted by the treasurer in the schemes of his broker, and in the attempt to fill his own pocket out of the profits gained by the national capital?
The party, who elected Mr. SKINNER, in room of a man, whose virtues and talents are objects of general esteem and respect, ought to be responsible for the injury, as they are sharers in the disgrace.—With the spirit of proscription they hurried an honest federalist from office, and in the rage of faction they betrayed the publick money to a man, who has wasted it in his own speculations.
We cannot repress our joy, that the triumph of federalism has put an end to a system in our treasury so destructive of publick credit, and so threatening to publick safety. We congratulate our fellow citizens that the revenue of the commonwealth is again committed to the care of those, who have held it as a sacred deposit; that it will no longer be confided to brokers or employed in trade;—but will ever be safe in our treasury, to afford us defence and protection on any and every emergency.
COMMUNICATIONS. MORE THAN SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, NOT ACCOUNTEED FOR!
How long will it take the people of this country to learn who are their friends and who only pretend to be so.
A thousand, and a thousand times, with tears in our eyes, we have told the publick, that they ought not to put any trust in the loud howlers of liberty and equality—The self-styled patriots—the exclusive friends of the people—the foes of Washington—and the friends of Jefferson.—These gentry are only looking out to enrich and aggrandize themselves; and they make use of the shoulders of the people to climb to eminence and wealth—No sooner do they get hold of the publick purse, than away goes the money of their good friends the people, by handfuls.—This country has lost millions by demerick defaulters, and yet they continue to trust them. Strange and unaccountable infatuation!
Democratic citizens of Massachusetts, pause and consider on these things!—Your representatives turned out of the treasury of this commonwealth, a man whose abilities were undoubted, and whose integrity was unimpeachable and unsuspected—to put in, as a reward for his services, one of the demagogues above described—He has been but two short years in office, and what is the consequence?—A sudden and unexpected turn of federalism takes place, and the patriotick treasurer is surprised!—An able and upright committee are appointed to examine his accounts, and how do they stand?—more than seventy thousand dollars deficient!
MESSENGERS. PRINTERS. I transmit to you, for the instruction and amusement of your readers and the publick, the following extracts from the Journal of the House of Representatives, from the 6th January to the 12th March, 1808.
"Saturday, Jan. 16, 1808."—Pa 45.
"Ordered, That Messrs. Brewer and Heath, (BOTH DEMOCRATS) be a committee with such as the hon. Senate may join, to examine the accounts of Treasurer Skinner, from the time of his coming into office, until 30th June, 1808."—"Sent up for concurrence."
"Monday, Jan. 18, 1808."—Pa. 50.
"The resolve which passed in this house on the 16th inst. appointing certain persons to examine and adjust the accounts of the treasurer, from the time of his appointment, until the 30th June, 1808, and was sent to the senate for concurrence; came down concurred, so as to limit the powers of the commissioners, to the 30th June, 1807; and required that they make report to the present session of the General Court."—"Sent down for concurrence."
"Read and concurred."
Feb. 12th, 1808, (see page 171, to 173)—By message, the governor transmitted to the senate and house, the statement of the Treasury as it stood on the 1st day of Jan. 1808, which had been laid before the governor and council by the Treasurer—which was:—"In Senate, Feb. 13th, 1808."—"Read and committed to the joint Committee appointed to settle with the Treasurer."—"Sent down for concurrence."
"Read and concurred"—(Feb. 18th, in the House.)
"Friday, March 11th, 1808."—Pa. 285.
"Resolved, That John Welles, Esq. of Boston, (a Federalist) be and hereby is appointed one of the Committee to settle the accounts of the Treasurer of this commonwealth, agreeably to a Resolve which was passed by both houses the 18th Jan. 1st, in the room of Mr. Heath, of Roxbury, who, at his own request, is hereby excused from serving as one of said Committee."—"Sent up for concurrence."
"Saturday afternoon, March 12th, 1808."—Pa. 299.
"The Resolve (passed yesterday in this House, appointing John Welles, Esq. in the room of J. Heath, Esq. a Commissioner to inspect the Treasurer's accounts,) is—"In Senate, March 12th, 1808."—"Read and concurred with an amendment, viz. delete 'John Welles, Esq. of Boston,' and insert 'Joshua Ward of Salem,' (A DEMOCRAT.)"—"Sent down for concurrence."
"Read and non concurred."
If you wish to know, gentlemen, how this singular affair terminated, I have only to tell you, that you know as much about it as I do. Yours, &c.
INVESTIGATOR.
NASSAU, July 6.
In the ship Algeziras, from New-Orleans, which arrived on Thursday last, Mr. William Reeve, an officer of his majesty's ship Hebe, came passenger. This gentleman had charge of a Spanish schooner, named El Candelaria, captured off Vera Cruz, on the 10th day of April, by the Hebe, and ordered for Jamaica or this place; after experiencing hard winds & weather for 32 days, was obliged to put into Orleans to refit, and aided by the assistance of capt. Stoves of the Algeziras, he intended to proceed in company with that ship for this port, having paid all fees and obtained the legal passports for that purpose, but to his great surprize, after dropping down the river, the schooner and cargo was taken possession of by an armed force under an authority from the judge of the district court in which a libel was filed, against the vessel and cargo, grounded on a claim of the Spanish captain who accompanied the seizing officer, and unbung the rudder.
This act being considered as a recapture made in the waters of the United States, under their batteries, and in sight of the government house, and sanctioned by the judiciary of that country, Mr. Reeve abandoned the property to the United States, making the regular protest.
July 13. His majesty's frigate Melpomene, of 38 guns, capt. Parker, from England, having on board Vice Admiral Rowley, appointed Naval Commander on the Jamaica station, arrived at Port Royal on the 9th ult.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. British sloop Julia Anna, Sloop, 10 days from Bermuda, Rum & Sugar, John Crambery. Sch't Laurel, Hopkins, 4 days from Charleston. Sloop Venus, Boosh, 9 days from Boston.
Fergusson's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Wednesday next. July 23.
Herbert's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Wednesday next. July 25.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust given by John E. Holt, to secure the payment of a sum of money to Robert B. Taylor and Thomas Mathews, as Trustees for Thomas H. Parker, and by them assigned to Jordan Marchant, and by Jordan Marchant to Bowden and Drummond, and Cooke and Sanford, WILL BE SOLD,
On Saturday the 6th of August, at 12 o'Clock, at the Exchange Coffee-House, for ready money, Four LOTS of LAND, with the improvements thereon, situated on the east side of Woodside's Lane. Robert B. Taylor, } Trustees. Thomas Mathews, } July 25.
On Saturday the 6th of August next, at 2 o'Clock in the afternoon, Will be Sold at Publick Auction for ready money, at the Store of Nathaniel Denby, Two likely NEGRO MEN, by virtue of a Deed in Trust executed by James Burton, deceased, to secure the payment of a debt due to Nathaniel Denby. The Trustees. Nansmond, July 20.
On Monday the 1st of August, at 11 o'Clock, will be Sold at my Office for Cash, Four Valuable SLAVES, Lydia, Charles, Frank, and Hannah, sold under a conveyance of Edward Moore and Daniel Hovey to Shanks and Burford, to satisfy a debt due by Michael Corran. William B. Lamb. July 20.
FRESH FLOUR. This Day landing from Alexandria, 250 barrels fresh superfine FLOUR, 20 do. do. 20 half barrels do. And a few casks fresh Hyson T as, just received, for Sale by Martin Fisk.
Who has in Store, Prime Sugars in hogsheads, 20 barrels N. E. Rum, and a quantity of L. of Sugar of a superior quality, which will be sold low. July 25.
New Baltimore and Norfolk Packet.  The Sloop William & Mary, will sail from Newton's wharf for Baltimore on SATURDAY next. This vessel is intended as a regular Packet, has a large and elegant cabin, containing twenty beds, with four state rooms, perfectly retired for the accommodation of families. The table will be handsomely supplied, and the beds neat and clean. Ladies, and Gentlemen who intend to visit Baltimore by water, will please to call at Newton's wharf, and examine the accommodations, where passages may be taken. Freight will be received on the usual terms. July 25.
FOR PHILADELPHIA,  The Schooner KITTY ANN, Edmund Richardson, master. For freight or passage apply to A. MACLURE, or to the master on board lying at MacLure's wharf. Who has for Sale, 4 boxes Havana SUGAR, 1 barrel L. of JUICE. July 18.
NOTICE. The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent—all those indebted, as well as those who have claims against them, are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or J. B. Cunningham, who are fully authorised to liquidate the business of said concern. William P. Pnock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham. Norfolk, July 15, 1808. The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of Wilson & Cunningham. Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
ADVERTISEMENT. To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1806. This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns in regard his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in.—The gentleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances. He left his native country in March 1806.—He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740 and married M. E. His brother John who was older than he, had died before. His twin sisters were C. & A. of whom the former was dead before 1806. He was born in the parish of B where the estate of his ancestors is. Educated at I in the county of R. and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia. July 15.
Collector's Office, Norfolk, 11th July, 1808. THE President of the United States having deemed it expedient to extend the time for granting permissions to send vessels in ballast to places in the West-Indies, onto any part of America North of the line, for the purpose of bringing property into the United States, under the 7th section of the act of 12th March last, Notice is hereby given that permissions will be granted at this office on the principles pointed out by the law, provided that application be made prior to the first day of August next, as no permission will afterwards be granted. WM. THOMSON, D. C. For LARKIN SMITH, COLLECTOR.
NEW FLOUR. A few Barrels and Half Barrels for Family use.—For Sale by A. MacLure. July 23.

TRIAL OF COMMODORE BARRON.
As soon as a sufficient number of Subscriptions are procured, to defray the cost of the Paper, WILL BE PUBLISHED, AT THE LEDGER OFFICE,
THE WHOLE PROCEEDINGS IN THE TRIALS OF Commodore JAMES BARRON, Capt. CHARLES GORDON, Commandant of the United States' frigate Chesapeake, JOHN HALL, Esq. Captain of Marines, and WILLIAM HOOK, Gunner.
These Trials will be found highly interesting to the public in general, and to the Officers of the United States' Navy in particular. Every circumstance relative to the important affair, which gave occasion for these Trials, will be found detailed with great exactness; and many official documents which have not yet been published will appear with this work. The interest which the nation has taken in this affair, and the circumstances connected with it, render it unnecessary that the Publisher should offer any remarks upon the value of the work. Officers of the Navy will be greatly interested in having the proceedings of the most important Trials that have occurred in the service.
The Publisher has been favoured with a record of the proceedings; he will pay particular attention to the correct execution of the work, which is expected will contain from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pages, octavo.
CONDITIONS. I. The work will be printed on a good fair type, and on good paper. II. The price to Subscribers will be One Dollar and Seventy-five Cents, in boards, delivered at any place where Subscriptions are received, according to order. III. The amount of Subscription to be paid on delivery of the Work. IV. The usual allowance to the trade. Subscription Papers will be sent in a few days to the principal towns in the United States, of which notice will be given in the papers of those towns. To the Editors of Papers who will give this advertisement a few insertions, the Publisher will be much obliged, and reciprocate whenever they may request it.
The Editor of the Publick Ledger.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY. For this purpose he has employed the journeymen who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those who will be served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it.
New SHOES from New-York, as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 2s. 6d. & 3s. 6d.; those at the rate for 13s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction.
Gentlemens' SHOES and PUMPS of many kinds, made in his factory, and in Newark. VERNON'S BOOTS, which are no doubt elegant—Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very few gentlemen who cannot be fitted.
A few hundred bushels of ground Allum Salt; India Cottons, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash. A few Casks of Best LONDON PORTER. July 6
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808.
Cornelius Cruywaygan, Compt' against Maritz Bostella and Moses Myers, Defendants. The defendant Maritz Bostella 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 now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Bostella, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Bostella 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, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Compt' against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased, Defendant. The defendant 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 motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July 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 Court-House of the said Borough. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808. Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Slater, widow and devisee for life of John Slater, deceased, Richard and William S. Slater, sons and devisees of the said John Slater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Slater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Slater, deceased, Defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb 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 Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, 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.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
Norfolk Drawbridge. The Directors have declared a dividend of Fifty Six Cents on the Stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 10th inst. which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th August next. William Cammack, Treasurer. July 19
On Hand, A few qr. casks of choice Teneriffe WINE, And a few kegs fresh Dutch HERRINGS.—For sale by the Subscriber. April 25. Moses Myers. tf
LANDING This Day from the schooner Adventure and brig Eliza, 55 hhds. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar, 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by Moses Myers. tf July 6
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled, 6000 bushels do. loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Suckem, by A. Maclure. tf May 6.
We have for SALE on our Wharf, 200 hogheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 238 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt. Jamaica Coffee, in hhd. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. La Vira do. 80 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Ivice, 8500 do St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Island and 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hhds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. tf July 13.
The Subscriber is disposed to Contract for a quantity of BRICKS and LIME. Terms will be made known on application to John Saunders, Ast. M. Agent tf Fort Nelson, June 17.
Landing at Southgate and Dickson's wharf, from the ship Fame, from Jamaica, and for Sale, 86 puncheons choice 4th proof Rum, 20 hogheads do. Molasses, 6 casks Ginger; 18 bags Pimento. William Dickson. tf June 13.
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to Richard Blow, William Cammack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer. tf May 6.
LANDING From on board the Swedish Sloop African, captain Portelly, from St. Bartholomews, 2800 HIDES, Spanish, 10 tierces fine Green Margayana COFFEE, 15 seroons Flotant INDIGO—For Sale by Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. IN STORE, 10,000 wt. good COFFEE, 15 hogheads good 2d quality SUGAR, 10 do. N. E. RUM. tf May 27.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, which with their goods on hand, comprise a large and general assortment, and they will be sold at very reduced prices for Cash only. May 9. tf
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. tf February 2.
Phoenix Fire-Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined.
N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. 157 September 8.
FOR SALE, 30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana.—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb 8. tawtf
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, A few casks Hyson and Hyson Skin Tea, Claret of an excellent quality in casks, demijohns, or bottles, to suit purchasers. For Sale by Thomas Balls. tf July 13.
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Mattress Ticking, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. tf February 26.
ENGLISH KID SHOES. WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, 1 trunk fashionable English Kid Shoes, For Sale at a very low price. To close a consignment, they will sell the best of Hussar BOOTS at 8 Dolls. per pair, Backstrap do. at 10 do. do. June 9. tf
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars. April 18. Moses Myers. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. tf August 24.
I will give Cash for barrel STAVES for fifteen days from this date. June 6. Moses Myers. tf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand 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 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 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. tf
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No. 44, Church-Street tf Ma 30.
FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. tf April 7.
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. tf March 2.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. tf He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
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 Lanters, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refused 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. October 5. tf
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 80 barrels and a few hogheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New-York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few barrels Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. tf February 26.
FOR SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. tf December 7.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hoghead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. tf Feb 18.
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemens' Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD. This Book was sent to the late Mr. M'Kie to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office April 29. tf
Two thousand Spanish HIDES, For Sale by William Plume, & Co. tf June 6.
WHITE JEANS, &c. Just Received A few pieces very fine White JEANS, Real Patent NANKKEENS, Best NAVY CLOTHS, and fashionable BUTTONS. For Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. tf May 9
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. tf Hampton, February 17.
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, sickens at the Stomach, severe head ache, &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 Julian, 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 incontestible 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 to such a state 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, 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 send to you for 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 JULIAN.
MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
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 ache, attended with a sickens 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 weakens 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 medicines 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. DYOTT. Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. 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 laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickens 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. DYOTT. 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 settled 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 in my opinion 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. DYOTT. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23 lawly
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.