Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-11-19 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDI.
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 19, 1806.
[NO. 54.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
For Sale, Freight, or Charter. The excellent fast-sailing American registered brig FLORA, burthen about 1600 barrels of Flour, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, November 17. 3t
For NEW-ORLEANS, The fast-sailing Sch'r John & James , will sail on the 29th inst.—For passage only, apply to Moses Myers. November 17. tf
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship DUMFRIES , Richard Beard, master, expected to sail by the first of December, and can take 50 hogheads tobacco or 100 bales of cotton on freight, if immediate application is made to the captain, or Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. The above ship can accommodate 8 or 10 passengers—Apply to capt. Beard Nov. 14. 6t
For SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship Charles Carter , burthen 365 tons, lately sheathed, and ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Nov. 14. 6t
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 casks white Wine Vinegar. November 14. tf
FOR LONDON, The good Ship MONTICELLO , John Drysdale, master, having a considerable part of her cargo engaged, will be immediately dispatched. For freight of the balance, apply to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or Robert Maitland, & Co. Wanted —Rough hhd. and bbl. STAVES, for which cash will be given. Apply as above. November 12. 4w
The Ship SHEFFIELD. for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton on moderate terms.—Apply to Nov. 7. tf JOSIAH COWPER.
For PHILADELPHIA, The fine new Schooner ADONIS , Frederick Hall, master, having part of her cargo already engaged, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, lying at Maclure's wharf, or D. R. Wadley, & Co. November 5. tf
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD , John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Josiah Coope. Oct. 28. tf
For CHARTER, The fine new Ship Moses Brown , burthen 336 tons, can receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to MOSES MYERS. October 28. tf
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA , Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 hds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf 98
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY , Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London.—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Petersburg, or to T. & W. A. Armistead. October 10. tf 248
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED , Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogheads burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in all this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to Christopher Fry. October 7. tf 235
For SALE, The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary . Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf 102
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA , Captain Vickery, to a port in France, but then 350 hogheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA , William Daggett, Master, 400 hogheads burthen.
C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 123
181 punch. high proof Jam Rum; 6 do. Antigua do. 2 hlds. retailing Molasses; 50 hlds. 35 bbls. 22 bags prime Jamaica Coffee; 14 hlds. 30 bbls. do. Sugar, 50 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, now fit for use, 50 cases Claret; 20 do. Olives, Anchovies, and Fruits in Brandy; 6 do. Hermitage; 4000 bth. 12c of May Salt—All of the above articles are offered for sale by the subscribers on their wharf.
C. & F. Whittle. A Freight of TOBACCO is wanted for the remarkable fine American Ship AMABLE ANTONIETTE , Capt. Williams. Apply as above. November 10. 8t
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, the fast sailing new Schooner THREE FRIENDS , captain Sears, burthen 100 tons—A freight to the West-Indies would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or FISK & CATLETT.
Who have for Sale on board said vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron; 1 do. German Steel, 120 barrels No. 1 & 2 Beef; 40 casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales India Cotton, assorted, 100 boxes Chocolate and Spermaceti Candles, 1000 wt. white Ginger in the root; 15 trunks Shoes assorted, 100 sides Leather; an invoice of Dry Goods suitable for the season, which will be sold very low. Nov. 10. tf
20 pipes Cogniac BRANDY, Just received from New-York, per the Schooner Amicus For Sale by A. MACLURE. Nov. 14. 6t
W. F. & A. S. PELL, NEW-YORK, Dry Good, Hardware, & Commission Merchants. Have constantly on hand a large supply of Dry Goods and Hardware, adapted to the Virginia market, which they offer for sale on the best terms, and an accommodating credit. Approved orders executed with the utmost care and attention, in either of the above branches. Please apply to JORDAN MARCHANT, in Norfolk, for further particulars. Nov. 14. 6t
FOR SALE, 38 pipes, 10 hlds. 10 quarter casks four years old London particular Madeira WINE, a part of which is said to be equal, if not superior to any for Sale in the place.—The above Wine is offered on liberal terms, or would be bartered for Flour, Tobacco, or Corn; choice Lisbon Wine, in pipes hlds. and quarter casks; 10 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 6 chests fresh Young Hylon Tea, 20 hlds. 30 barrels good Sugar, 10,000 lbs. Coffee; 7 hogheads Molasses. ALSO, £ 1000 sterling worth of Dry Goods, imported this fall, are suitable to the season, and are well worthy the attention of those who are in want. Francis Smith. November 12. 5t 91aw3w
NOTICE. THE Pew-Holders of Christ Church, are requested to meet agreeably to their Institution, on Monday the 24th inst., at 10 o'clock, in order to appoint three Trustees, who are to attend to the interests of said Church for one year. It is wished that the members in general will attend, as matters of importance will come before them. November 12. 5t
CASH GIVEN for drawn Red and White Oak Hogs-head STAVES.—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. FOR SALE, London Porter, Lanseed Oil in jugs, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Pork, &c. November 7. 6t
Taken up A-drift, IN the gale of the 18th last month, a large Wood LIGHTER, about 40 feet long, 12 feet wide, appears to have been recently tarred, and last employed in the transportation of pine wood. The owner on paying the expense of this advertisement, and some gratuity to the Negroes who took her up, may have her again by applying to Luke Wheeler. November 7. tf
Landing from the Ship Ocean , from Marseilles, 600 hlds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 37 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 120 hlds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes Wespiger Gin; 800 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf 251
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 bushels SALT—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann , Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31. tf
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Martinique CORDIALS. Oct. 7. tf 230
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular 18 Pipes, 11 Hogheads } Madeira WINE, 3 Qr. Casks } A Cargo of Isle of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stowed } do. 20 Hogheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 87
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix, 5 bales Oznaburghs and Ticklenburghs—entitled to drawback James Young. October 17. tf 272
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John Mc'Phail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
FOR RENT, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. Mc'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. 584
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. tf 224
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. 244
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 95
FOR SALE, NOW afloat in the harbor, 10,000 drawn pipe STAVES. Richard Blow. Nov. 3. tf
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. tf
The Subscriber has on hand, 200 barrels Pilot Bread; 200 do. Navy do. 300 quarter barrels Crackers—All of first quality, which will be sold on liberal credit, or bartered for West-India produce. STEPHEN HARRIS. Five or six Boys from 14 to 16 years of age will be taken as Apprentices to the Baking business October 29. tf
FOR SALE, 400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf 265
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 245
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mil'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, } Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
NOTICE. ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUGHWOOD, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested, and those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to Reynear Gilbert, Adm'r. October 29. tf
Flour and Butter. WE have for Sale afloat and in store superfine and fine FLOUR, and landing 120 firkins of choice mountain BUTTER. Rowland & Triplett. November 17. 6t
Gold & Silver WATCHES. THE Subscriber lately arrived from England, with a very handsome assortment of the above articles from an old established manufactory in London, offers them for Sale on terms which he flatters himself will be found deserving the attention of the trade, at No. 46, Main-Street. John Bayly. November 17. 3t
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterl. in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at six days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 196
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'x. Norfolk, Nov. 5. tf
WHO HAS FOR SALE, That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, for the New-Port-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with fields; it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
Grenada RUM. THIS DAY landing on Commerce-Street, from the ship Mofes , captain Leaman, 230 puncheons fine flavored Grenada RUM—For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. IN STORE, 15 Pipes Hollands GIN; and a parcel of excellent Green COFFEE. Nov. 5. tf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Alum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fontis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality, Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemon, and Lavender, Quick-silver, Lunar Caustic, Sal Ammoniac, Hartshorne Shavings, Glycer Pipes, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancets, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Opodeldoc, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noah's MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. ** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216

Having experienced much inconvenience in collecting Subscriptions to our paper, and the amount of Advertisements due from our subscribers in the country, we have sought to remedy this evil so very serious to us. Our Friends Dr. James Lyon, of Northampton, and Thomas Evans, Esq. of Accomack, having obligingly consented to receive any amount due to us on the Eastern Shore , we have to request those indebted to us on that shore, to pay their arrears to either of those gentlemen, whose receipts shall be a discharge for the sum paid.
As we cannot think of intruding on the kindness of the above named gentlemen, by asking them to be Collectors for us, we hope our Patrons on the Eastern Shore will call on them and pay their respective balances.
LEDGER-OFFICE, Nov. } 19, 1806. }
An inconsistency appears in our last, which we wish to explain. In our Editorial department, reference is made to the retreat of the Spanish troops from our territory, but that information does not appear in the paper. We had a Philadelphia paper which gave a very full account of this circumstance, but by some accident which we cannot account for, when it was wanted it could not be found.
The intelligence stated in substance, that Gen. Wilkinson had advanced upon the Spaniards, in consequence of which a convention was made between him and the Spanish commander that the latter would recross the Sabine river, and that he should not recross it, and that the two Governments should settle the boundaries. It describes the patriotism of the Citizens of Louisiana and the Mississippi Territory in handsome terms.
JEROME BUONAPARTE. This Prince (for such we must call him) it appears, is to be married to a Princess, the daughter of one of Buonaparte's kings, the king (late the Duke) of Wurtemberg. By this marriage, Jerome becomes allied to the Royal Family of England. The king becomes his great uncle, and the late Princess Royal of England, now the Queen of Wurtemberg, becomes his mother-in-law. The Princess, to whom Jerome is to be married, is the Daughter, of the Duke of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel, and a sister of his Britannick majesty, who the Duke of Wurtemberg married first.
MARRIED—On Saturday evening by the Rev. Mr. Jones, EDWARD ALLEN, Esq. of Suffolk, to Mrs. MARIA O'GRADY, of this Borough.
Errata.—In the account of the Norfolk Races in our last, for "Wonder, by Druid," read "by Dio-med ." For "Nancy Whirligig, by Cormorant," read "by Bedford ."
AARON BURR.—Rumours, of which the name of Aaron Burr is made the vehicle, actually swarm around us; many of them of such a complexion that it might be criminal either to treat them with indifference, or to receive them as absolutely true. Under such circumstances it is our duty to record them. They will inculcate vigilance and the propriety of a state of preparation for any events which may occur. Let it not be imagined that we have any doubts of the virtue and patriotism of the Western States, or apprehensions of any machinations to separate them from the union. On the contrary we believe their affection to the union and the administration unbounded. Notwithstanding, there may be men among them who are deluded by their ambitious views, and who may form the most unpromising projects.
It is affirmed as an equivocal fact that a contract has been entered into with Comfort Tyler for furnishing, on the waters of the Ohio, about the beginning of October, provisions to the amount of forty-thousand dollars at the highest market prices . This is vouched by creditable men, who declare they have the information from those who have seen the contract. The fact is likewise corroborated by several persons to whom offers of purchase were made, but who declined entirely from the mysterious appearance of the business. It is affirmed as undeniable, that during the last winter Mr. Burr offered general Eaton a commission which the latter rejected; in consequence of which, the latter gentleman, at an entertainment at which Mr. Burr was present, gave a toast to this effect—"May the arm be withered, and the head paralyzed, that shall attempt to meditate a separation of the states."
Nat. Int.
From the Baltimore American.
COMMUNICATION.
In the Aurora of the 13th ult. it is stated "that the publick attention is much excited by the movements of Aaron Burr."—The question is then asked, "who are his associates here?" And it is asserted, "that there is a chain of connexion through the continent, of which Burr has been the master link. That in Jersey he spends his time with Dayton—in Philadelphia Dayton and Burr spend their time with Dallas—in Maryland with the Smith's, and in Virginia with the Nicholas's, the family connections of the Smith's; and this chain extends from New-Orleans to Maine."
I have taken some pains to enquire how far the above paragraph was true, as it relates to the Smith's meaning gen. Smith's connections; and I can state without a fear of contradiction; that Col. Burr, has not for the last five years, been in the general's house but once, and that I have reason to believe that Col. Burr has not seen gen. Smith in Baltimore except that one time during that period.
TRUTH.
The Salem East-India Marine Society yesterday held their Annual celebration.—A procession was formed at 11 o'clock, and moved from their Museum, escorted by the Salem Artillery company, with a band of musick, under lieut. Russell, through the principal streets in the town.—As they passed the Derby Wharf, a salute was fired, and the colours on all the vessels in the harbour and at the wharves were displayed. After proceeding through the town, they stopped at Concert-Hall, for refreshment, and then proceeded back to their Museum, where they partook of an elegant feast prepared for the occasion. After which, the following toasts were drunk, accompanied with musick by the band:—
1. The Salem East-India Marine Society—Improvement "ahead," Harmony "in the beam," and Party Spirit "astern," hull down .
2. The memory of Captain Benjamin Hodges, our late president.—May his worthy example, by its pure light, illuminate and cherish this institution, of which he was so bright an ornament.
3. Our brethren who have fallen in a foreign land.—May the sympathy of a brother never be wanting for those whose graves are watered by the tears of a stranger.
4. In our intercourse with our brethren, may we discharge our "duties" without a drawback.
5. May we never "bear away" when we see a friend in distress, nor "luff up" to needless animosities.
6. The enemies of our country—May they be blessed with
Leaky clumps—Choak'd pumps, Sails rent—Grog spent, Wormy bread—Wind ahead, Cloudy noon—At night no moon, Compass lost—Tempest tost—And a winter's coast.
[When this toast was drunk, a salute of 16 guns was fired from a full rigged ship in the Museum.]
The good Ship "American Commerce," Abundance her cargo—Enterprise and Industry her owners—Fair dealing her Factor, and Success her port of destination.
8. The Ocean.—The nursery of valour, enterprise, honour and wealth.
9. May the hurricanes of passion never drive us out of the "regular trades" of social duty.
10. May we at every good observation, find knowledge in its right ascension, Virtue on the meridian, and vice and prejudice below the horizon.
11. When Passion blows a gale, may Reason "steer her trick."
12. The Reverend Clergy.—The faithful pilots who conduct us through the stormy sea of life to the haven of peace and happiness.
13. The military Corps which have acted as an escort.—Thanks to the patriotism and intelligence which have produced so martial a spectacle.
Salem Register.
About four years since, I providentially obtained of a French Physician of eminence, a receipt to cure the Dropsy. I made it known to some of my acquaintance, who were afflicted with this malady; they made trial of the remedy, and with success; indeed, I have never known it to fail of effecting a cure, when the medicine has been properly made, duly taken, and persevered in. I could furnish many instances of its great and happy effects but I will mention one example only. A lady about seventy years old, had the Dropsy to that degree, that she was fearful to stand on her feet, lest her skin should burst. I saw her in that situation; and it was apprehended she would die in a short time. She however had heard that I had a receipt to cure the Dropsy, and was anxious to experience it. She took the medicine, according to the prescription; in less than a week, by evacuation, the swelling of her body entirely abated, and, in a few weeks thereafter she was entirely restored to perfect health.
The receipt soon became in great demand. I furnished copies of it to divers persons and that it might be more generally known, I published it in the Centinel of Freedom . Since which I have, to the present period, been repeatedly called on by persons, not only in this state, but also in the state of New-York, for this receipt, and have this moment finished copying it for a friend at a distance. To save myself the trouble, if possible, of transcribing the receipt, as heretofore, and that still greater publicity may be given to it, I request that you will again insert it in your paper; and should the printers of newspapers, in the United States, republish the receipt, they probably would render essential benefit to many of their fellow citizens.
FRIEND OF MAN.
Newark, Nov. 3, 1806.
THE RECIPE.
Put into a stone or earthen jug, a gallon of stale, sound cyder, together with a double handful of parsley roots and tops cut fine; an handful of scraped horse-radish; two table spoonfuls of bruised mustard seed, half an ounce oxymell of squills, and one ounce of juniper berries. The liquor to be kept warm by the fire, twenty-four hours: to be often agitated, and then strained for use. Dose, for an adult, half a wine glass full, three times a day, on an empty stomach. The dose may be increased if necessary.
After the water shall be discharged, the patient should use moderate exercise, subsist on dry nourishing diet, and abstain from all liquids as much as possible. (Newark Centinel.)
The following is an extract of the criticism of Mr. Jeffereys, which provoked the little poet Moore , to defy the author to mortal combat.
"While France has to blush for so many tomes of "Poesies Brotiques" we have little to answer for; but the coarse indecencies of Rochester and Dryden; and these, though sufficiently offensive to delicacy and good taste, can scarcely be regarded as dangerous. There is an antidote to the poison they contain, in the open and undisguised profligacy which it presented."
"The immortality of Moore is infinitely more insidious and malignant. It seems to be his aim to impose corruption upon his readers, by concealing it under the mock of refinement; to reconcile them imperceptibly to the most vile and vulgar sensuality, by blending its language with that of exalted feeling and tender emotion; and to steal impurity into their hearts, by gently perverting the most simple and generous of their affections."
"The reserve in which women are educated; the natural vivacity of their imagination, and the warmth of their sensibility renders them peculiarly liable to be captivated by the appearance of violent emotions
and to be misled by the affectation of tenderness and generosity." It is easy to perceive how dangerous it must be for such beings to hang over the pages of a book, in which supernatural raptures and transcendent passion are counterfeited in every page; in which images of voluptuousness are artfully blended with expressions of refined sentiment and delicate emotion; and the grossest sensuality is exhibited in conjunction with the most gentle and generous affections.—They who have not learned from experience the impossibility of such an union, are apt to be captivated by its alluring exterior. They are seduced by their own ignorance and sensuality; and become familiar with the demon, for the sake of the radiant angel to which he has been linked by the malignant artifice of the poet."
"The style of the composition, as we have already hinted, is almost new in this country: it is less offensive than the old fashion of obscenity; and for these reasons, perhaps, it is less likely to excite the suspicion of the moralist, or to become the object of precaution to those who watch over the morals of the young and unexperienced."
"The character and the morality of women exercised already a mighty influence upon the happiness and respectability of the nation; and it is destined we believe to exercise a still higher one; but if she should ever cease to be the pure, the delicate and timed creatures that they now are—if they should cease to overawe profligacy and to win and to shame men into decency, fidelity and love of unsullied virtue—it is easy to see that this influence, which has hitherto been exerted to strengthen and refine our society, will operate entirely to its corruption and debasement; that domestic happiness and private honour will be extinguished, and publick spirit and national industry most probably annihilated with them."
A list of the imperial Buonaparte family has been inserted in the Imperial Almanac. This list comprehends the brother-in-law of the emperor, and others connected by marriage with his family, excluding, however, both Lucien and Jerome. By the account it appears, that the empress Josephine was born June 24, 1768, and that Eugene, the Viceroy of Italy, was born in 1782; the day is not mentioned, nor the names of his father or mother, he being considered as an adopted child of the emperor. From these dates it appears, that Josephine brought this future king into the world when she was but 14 years old. As yet the increase of the Corsican race is not very numerous. King Louis has two sons, and King Joseph two daughters, and out of these branches the Imperial throne is to be filled, and monarchs to be provided for the future happiness of Holland and Naples. Joachim, the murderer of the duke d'Enghien, and now prince, grand admiral, and grand duke of Cleves and Berg, has two sons and two daughters. His sons, like those of King Louis, all bear the name of Napoleon. (London Paper.)
FROM THE CHARLESTON TIMES.
INTERESTING LETTER.
Shortly after Louisiana had been surrendered to the Americans, M. Castillion, president of the corporation of the church of St. Louis, in New-Orleans, addressed a letter to Portalis, the French minister of religious affairs, in which he stated, that considerable schisms had taken place in the church, since the change of government; and requesting such relief as could be afforded by the emperor of the French, in restoring order, and replacing the affairs of the church in their former state. A gentleman from New-Orleans has favoured us with a copy of the answer of Portalis, which was received a short time since. It excited considerable interest in New-Orleans:
Paris, 5th June, 1806.
The minister of religious affairs, grand officer of the legion of honour, to Mr. Castillion, president of the corporation of the church at St. Louis, in New-Orleans, Louisiana.
I had the honour, sir, of announcing to you by my letter of the 29th of March last, that I had laid before his majesty, the state of tumult and schism, in which the church of New-Orleans had been placed, during the vacancy of the episcopal see.
The emperor, whose solicitude embraces every object which can be productive of good, as well as anxious to arrest the progress of evil, still bearing in mind that you were once Frenchmen, has expressly directed me to urge the holy see, to adopt the most strenuous measures to repress the dissensions which have broken out amongst you. His majesty this day orders me to apprise you, that in consideration of his high recommendation, his holiness has vested in the bishop of Baltimore, the necessary powers of administering provisionally, and during the vacancy of the see, on the affairs of the church of New-Orleans; and that this prelate has been enjoined to offer some candidates, amongst whom a new bishop may be chosen, provided the government of the United States does not object to the decision. His majesty has further expressly charged me, to assure you of the unceasing regard he entertains for the inhabitants of Louisiana: and the interest he takes in the support of all their religious rights, amongst the most prominent of which, is the preservation of an episcopal see in your city. He wills at the same time, that I should recommend, in a special manner, your interests to the president of the United States.
"I feel happy, sir, in being authorised to give you assurances of the utmost protection of his majesty; and tender you the homage of my highest consideration."
(Signed)
PORTALIS.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 10.
Various erroneous statements respecting the expiration of the British treaty having been lately circulated through the newspapers, we think it may be useful to repeat what we observed on a former occasion, that according to the limitation expressed in the 28th article, it expired on the 1st of October, 1803, except as to the ten articles, which are permanent. All the articles except those ten, and the 12th article, were limited to a term of twelve years from the date of the ratification; but the 12th art. (which was only partially ratified) was to expire two years after the signing of the preliminaries of the late general peace, that is to say, they ceased on the 1st of Oct. 1803. It may not be amiss to add that this constuction has been acquiesced in by the British government.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 11.
This day arrived ship Dispatch , capt. Benners, left Canton May 17.—Saw nothing on our passage, until the 3d of Sept. when in lat. 31, 27, S. and long. 11, 30, E. spoke the ship America , of Newburyport, capt. Isaac Stone, from the Isle of France out 29 days, having on board the captain and all the officers of the ship Warren Hastings , that was taken by the French frigate La Piomontaise , 100 leagues S. W. from the Isle of France, after an action of 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The Warren Hastings lost her foremast, bowsprit and mizen-mast before she struck. We kept in company with the ship America , several days—and went into St. Helena 13th Sept. and about 8 hours after the ship America came in.—On the 13th set sail from St. Helena, left there the ship America , to sail the next day. There were lying in St. Helena Roads, four English East India merchant-men for Bengal, viz. ship Dover Castle , ship Ocean , ship Lord Keith , and the Company Packet, bound to the river of Plate.
The following account was put into the hands of capt. Benners, by capt. Hawkins:
The hon. East India Company's ship Warren Hastings , was captured by the French frigate La Piomontaise , about 100 leagues S. W. of Mauritius, after a close and severe action of four hours and thirty minutes, in which the former ship had 7 killed, 13 wounded, and 5 stabbed after she struck, and the latter by the best accounts, had about 12 killed and 40 wounded; the Warren Hastings lost her foremast, bowsprit, and mizenmast, and her rigging cut all to pieces, the frigate was much bulled and cut about the rigging, but lost only her main topmast.
HAWKINS,
Late capt. of the Warren Hastings , November 13.
Yesterday arrived, brig Smilax , Remington, from Havana, which he left the 26th ult. in company with the brig Three Apprentices , of this port, for Charleston; sch'r Sally , Woodhouse, for New York, and brig Eliza , Holt, for this port. Left there, ship Hercules , Calver, to sail in 20 days; sch'r Jefferson , Gough, in 8 days, and sch'r Anity , Boutelier, the 27th all for this port. Just before capt. R. sailed, a ship and brig arrived from Baltimore, names unknown, who fell the price of flour from 35 Dollars to 13 per barrel.
BOSTON, October 10.
Further extracts from our late Hamburg Papers . London, Sept. 19.—Bets were offered yesterday as high as 100 guineas against 16, that Lord Lauderdale would return from Paris before 12 o'clock, on Tuesday, 22d.
Sir Home Popham has written from Buenos Ayres to the Mayor and corporation of Birmingham and other principle commercial cities, in which he points out the importance of this conquest to the trade of Great Britain; he says the city of Buenos Ayres, alone contains 70,000 inhabitants. The staple of the country indigo, tobacco, vincenta wool, tiger and seal skins, figs, dried tongues, beef and hams, saffron, cochineal, cocoa, hemp, hides, tallow, gum, gold, silver, and precious stones. Of the article of Hides, they are exported, every year, upwards of 400,000.
CHILICOTHE, October 25.
The Kentucky Gazette denies that Col. Burr is building or concerned in any boats whatever on the Muskingum. The editor of the Ohio Gazette will now it is hoped be explicit as the charge originated with him, and prove it.
By the Scioto Gazette , we learn, Col. Burr will return to Chillicothe in a few days, on his way to Pittsburgh, to meet Comfort Tyler and his retinue, and that his son-in-law Alston, a few weeks ago, with his wife descended the Ohio river.
The following is worthy of notice. Nashville was made the head quarters of Zach. Cox's treasonable expedition to take the Yazoo lands a few years ago:
"Col. Aaron Burr, the steady and firm friend of the state of Tennessee, arrived in this place on Friday, the 28th Sept. and on the next day a dinner was given him at Talbot's hotel, at which were convened many of the most respectable citizens of Nashville and its vicinity. There appeared an union of sentiment on this occasion. Many appropriate toasts were drunk, and a few of the most suitable songs given, when the company retired quite gratified. (Nashville pap.)
WAR.
Immediately after the above, in the same paper, is the following general orders. It is something very remarkable, that we hear nothing from Natchitoches for this week or two, if the Spaniards were so furiously bent on war, they must be fools to have delayed their march, until the American forts were reinforced by fresh troops; but a sly fellow has let the secret out. A tool of Wilkinson can go from the frontiers of Natchez, a distance of 180 miles, and then proclaim the appearances to be threatening, which in a day or two passes through fifty editions of letters to every quarter of the union. The publick indignation roused at the shameful violation of our territory is ready to burst on the head of the unsuspecting Spaniard. The voice of the nation thus imposed on loudly demands the increase of the forces in that quarter, and Wilkinson "with his chosen bands" prepares to bravely face the foe. And when he gets out to Natchitoches it is very easy to march out of the jurisdiction of the United States. The great road to the Spanish mines lies before him.
We have said before and still believe the American army in a considerable degree the tools of the general. The officers of the army are with a few exceptions, men ambitious of fame—with nothing to lose and much to gain—men who could not make their living as citizens. The soldiers were principally idle vagabonds, and mostly foreigners, without any principle but interest. That this is correct we appeal to those who have seen our army—nay the very structure of an army in peace justifies it.—Who but the slothful and drunken would consent to be cooped up in garrisons, under the lash of superiors, when they could be free and by industry double their monthly stipend of five dollars? who doubts but that the officers are seeking for promotion, and would not an excursion on a party of plunder, with the promise of principalities, be some inducement to men who depend for a livelihood on the sword alone?
A standing army is a curse to every country.—Totally estranged from the community, fame is their god, bloodshed and havoc their delight. On such materials what an easy matter it is for an intriguing commander to impress the immortal glory and

boundless wealth of a favourite enterprize. As to men having a compunction to embarking in an unprovoked warfare against their species, it is a mere lullaby. Soldiers generally burn for carnage, and it is not of much consequence to them, who are the sufferers. Friends or foes are disregarded. The arms paid for the protection of the state are turned against it. Not so when the militia are aroused to a sense of danger, their families, property and steady habits insure their exertions.
To return after this digression to the case before us. Why is Gen. Jackson in such a hurry? He could not have had any instructions from the governor for this act. He must be unauthorised to disturb the community in this manner. But no doubt he hopes to find some ready to volunteer with Burr in his crusade against Spanish America, if that be his object.
(We do no more than copy the above, for we cannot approve its sentiments.)
GENERAL ORDERS.
The late conduct of the Spanish government, added to the hostile appearance and menacing attitude of their armed forces already encamped within the limits of our government, make it necessary that the militia under my command should be in complete order, and at a moment's warning, ready to march.
This armed force, under the sanction of their government, have imprisoned and transported five of the good citizens of the United States, to the dominion of Spain.—They have cut down and carried off the flag of the United States, which was erected in the Cado nations of Indians and within the limits of the United States. They have compelled by force, men in the employ of the government, when exploring the Red River, to desist, and come home; and they have taken an unjustifiable & insulting position east of the river Sabine, and within the territory of New Orleans!!! Acts thus daring as well as degrading to our national character and constitutional rights, demand prompt satisfaction, and cannot fail to excite that resentment so becoming, so natural on the occasion.
In the first instance, gentlemen, let it be recollected that our good materials—our best of men, must be properly disciplined, and in this way the preparation cannot be too great to meet the wishes of the general and the exigencies of our country.—Inspired with the laudable ambition of avenging our country's wrongs, and impelled by the most cogent necessity of defending our national dignity and liberties, it is calculated that but one voice will be heard among us, and that will be, for preparation and discipline.
You are therefore, without delay, ordered to place your brigade on the most respectable footing, and be in readiness to furnish the quota required of you at the shortest notice. All volunteer companies well equipped will be accepted. If the full quota can be raised by voluntary enlistments, it will answer government a better purpose than by pressing them from their families by draft; but if it will be discovered that this cannot be done, you will direct that the effective men be classed, and that the law in that respect be particularly attended to; and when the government and constituted authorities of our country require it, they must be in readiness to march.
Two regiments, it is expected, from my division (in the event of a call) will be required, and no doubt if more are in readiness to march, a tender of their services will be accepted.
You will, gentlemen, take the most speedy method of obtaining correct information of the number that can be raised by voluntary enlistment within your respective brigades, thro' your colonels, or in such other manner as may to you be most regular and proper; after this information shall have been acquired, forward the same to the general by mail.
ANDREW JACKSON, Major Gen. 2d Division.
By W. A. Anderson, Aide-de-camp. To the General commanding within the 2d Division.
ST. HELENA, Sept. 4.
The proprietors of the printing-press have the greatest satisfaction of informing the publick of the brilliant successes of the expedition under the command of Sir Home Popham and general Beresford, received here by a variety of letters from Rio de la Plata.
On the 16th June the ships and transports entered Rio de la Plata, passing Monte Video, the Leda frigate leading, which got ashore in the mud, and was carried through by a press of sail, but being a little injured, was sent to Rio-Janeiro to repair.
On the 25th, general Beresford landed on the south side of the river, where he found the Spaniards ready to receive him, with 4000 militia (chiefly cavalry) and 1500 regulars. Gen. Beresford formed, with his majesty's 71st regiment on the right, the marine brigade in the centre, and the St. Helena detachment on the left, with two pieces of cannon covering the right of the 71st, and then advanced. One of the cannon soon stuck in the marsh and was rendered useless, on which the enemy cheered and advanced; the British then charged but before they came within reach of the bayonet, the enemy fell back and retreated.
General Beresford then advanced, and found the enemy drawn up, their sharpshooters converging their fire, behind prickly-pear hedges. The light infantry of the line were then ordered out to drive them off, which they did under a very heavy fire of the enemy's artillery admirably served with sharp-shinned shells, which annoyed them much, and capt. Leblanc of his majesty's 71st regiment, lost a leg, and a private of the St. Helena detachment was killed.
The enemy then gave way, and crossed a river by a wooden bridge, which they immediately burned. The river not being fordable some boats were immediately taken possession of, by some of the St. Helena detachment swimming, and bringing them over, with which they crossed, and advanced within gun-shot of Buenos Ayres, when general Beresford, in order to prevent unnecessary bloodshed, offered terms of capitulation, which were immediately accepted, the troops marching out with the honours of war, and protection given to private property. No lives lost on the part of the British, but the one already mentioned.
The treasure found was immense, and his majesty's ship Narcissus was sent home with the despatches, and two millions of dollars on account of the captors. Every subaltern officer would share, at least two thousand pounds sterling, besides his proportion of public stores..
Thus has one of the most important possessions of Spain in America surrendered to his majesty's arms, we may say without bloodshed. The treasure of the crown, in specie and other valuable effects, is represented as being immense, and the rewards of our gallant soldiers and sailors will not be confined to the honour of the achievement.
In a political and commercial point of view, the importance of this conquest is invaluable. The Rio de la Plata, on the south bank on which Buenos Ayres stands, is navigable for hundreds of leagues for small craft, into the heart of the kingdom of Paraguay; which bounds the river on the north and east, while, on the south and west, it waters the extensive province of Tucuman, a country that for health and fertility, is not exceeded in the world. The capital of this province is Potosi, the riches of whose mines is proverbial. It is distant from Buenos Ayres about 800 leagues, but the road is good and level, and horses are to be found on the plains of Buenos Ayres in sufficient numbers to mount all the cavalry of Europe. The treasure from Potosi is conveyed on mules backs to Buenos Ayres, in packages fitted for the purpose, and there shipped for Europe; and, on all occasions, when the season of the year to pass Cape Horn is unavailable, or danger of enemies, and the exigencies of the state require the assistance of Peru, the treasures from Lima are conveyed in the same manner over the Andes deposited at Potosi, and brought by the king's arrieros, or muleteers, thence to Buenos Ayres; so that we may consider this port as the key of the treasures of Peru, in like manner as the Havanna is the key of that of Mexico.
As Buonaparte has divided and subdivided the continent of Europe into kingdoms and principalities, and created kings and princes at his own contemplation, may we not also be indulged in the sports of fancy by making a few of our own choice, who are royalists by profession. We have an extensive royal family to provide for, and here is an ample field of speculation for a western empire. A revolution in the Spanish and Portuguese European governments appears at hand, and we have every reason to suppose the removal of the royal family of Portugal to St. Salvador, the capital of Brazil, is determined on; hence the expedition of lord St. Vincents and General Simcoe, with a suitable force, has gone to Lisbon. Should this event take place, it is our business to deprive Buonaparte of the dominions of Spain in America, and of the riches that immense country has hitherto furnished its government. A fair opportunity now offers.—We have the road of Peru open to us; Potosi may be considered as already in our possession.—Chili is in our rear, and only separated from us by the Cordeliers. A well concerted attack on La Vera Cruz, to put us in possession of Mexico; and on Carthagena, enter the kingdom of Grenada, would, by the great and combined effort, deliver all South-America from the dominion of Spain and open to Great Britain a source of wealth and commerce hitherto unknown in the annals of the whole world. Let his majesty's ministers look to it—the spirit of the people is with us—they abhor French doctrines and principles, and this is the time to make a stroke that will change the face of the commercial globe.
The Fortitude has brought the first division of the Chinese emigrants, 200 in number, mechanicks and artisans, all very orderly industrious people; and we hear it is the intention to give every sort of protection and encouragement to this valuable class of labourers, who, by proper attention and treatment on the part of the inhabitants, will prove a source of riches to the colony, that at present we have not even a suspicion of.
From Translations for the New-York Gazette.
From the Paris Argus of the 20th Sept.
Europe now every moment exhibits a spectacle more and more strange to the attention of observers. On whatever side we turn our eyes, we find contradictions to explain and problems to resolve.
England still testifies a desire of making peace, and her writers never cease preaching the prosecution of the war; she prepares distant military expeditions, at the very time that she keeps a negotiator of the first distinction at Paris.
Russia has just refused the peace she had demanded; and is condemned to inaction as long as she is bereft of a field of battle whereon to seize again the advantages and the military renown she has lost.
Prussia is at war only with Sweden, but their warfare has more the appearance of a squabble among citizens, than of a contest between Kings. And, however, she is augmenting her armies, & making such preparations as would make one think she proposes nothing less than to attack the first power of Europe.
Whilst these three Potentates are separately discussing their interests with France, they seem to be combining a common alliance. But they are among themselves in a false uncertain and wavering position, before an enemy whose policy is fixed, and whose measures depend upon himself alone.
We should be less astonished to behold Russia and England concerting means of attack against an enemy whom they should equally have to engage. But can they cause, the interests and the principles of Prussia, ever agree with those of England and Russia? The past proves the contrary, and the future will no doubt confirm the experience of the past.
Is Prussia in a more favourable position with regard to those with whom she wishes to unite today, and against the enemy whom she should dare to affront? Does she really mean to turn her arms against the power who has supported her for these fifteen years past against the hatred, envy and indignation of all the States of Europe? Does she again intend to deceive allies by clandestine engagements, which she means to break, at a favourable moment? or is she in her turn falling into a snare which they are laying for her, to be revenged for her past conduct?—Publick opinion has only the alternative of this double sentiment until time removes the veil which yet conceals the truth.
In sound policy, the resolution for Prussia to be the focus, and the advanced post for a continental war, seems as dangerous as it is tardy.—She set out in the war of the revolution by a defection, which from that moment betrayed her system. As long as Austria and France kept an equilibrium, she quietly reaped the fruit of her crooked, avaricious and fluctuating policy; but Austria once conquered,
Prussia necessarily lost the importance of a mediator, whom they equally managed perhaps at the same time that they both equally despised her. In these principles, she bore no power a sincere friendship; and none will doubt but that she would have again pursued the same system, had the same circumstances again presented themselves. This should serve as a compass in the negotiations which any power may embark in with her.
The Prussian cabinet, although fortunate in its speculations, has made and still makes less dupes than it thinks. France has paid for its neutrality in such a manner as to shew it was sincere; but she thought this complaisance more conformable to her interests and better calculated to restore the general peace of Europe. She did like that Lecomte-dan General, who seeing a corps of young men disposed to deliver up a post to the enemy, contented himself with assigning them another, where he took care to have them watched. What other cabinet could Prussia deceive; is it that of St. James's, when, instead of sharing the dangers as she shared the project of the last war, she stole into the field of slaughter after the battle, to carry off the fruits of the victory, and to share the spoils of the vanquished? She still keeps Hanover, and yet she would meditate an alliance with England? Her ports are still blockaded by the Swedes, and yet she would call them to her succour! She would invoke the support of the emperor Alexander, who she is just after abandoning in the dangers she had promised to share! It is difficult sincerely to accord those who have so often deceived and have such cruel reproaches to make each other. The sores are still bleeding. Accordingly the most moderate English writers can place no faith in this monstrous alliance. The successes of Prussia appears to them like the wooden horse; they tremble to receive her benefits. Thus notwithstanding the positive assertions even of the Berlin papers, we cannot yet believe the sudden change wrought in Prussia, because every thing points out to her the obligation of attaching herself more closely than ever to France. With the friendship of his power, she might cover the wrongs she had done to the others; with her succour she was to preserve advantages obtained, without drawing her sword.—By taking another road, by disregarding to such a degree her position and her interests, she would expose her existence and the remains of her glory. Here inevitable fall in an unequal contest, might afford favourable compensations at the re-establishment of general tranquillity, might satisfy the resentment of the betrayed powers, leave a great example, and shew that there are in policy, as in morality, truths and duties which divine Providence sooner or later punishes the infraction of.
PARIS, Sept. 20.
The body of cavalry who were encamped on the heights of Meudon, above the infantry camp, are departed within these few days. The dragoons on foot quitted Meudon on Wednesday, at five in the evening, carrying with them their baggage and camp equipage; they marched to Versailles, where they are to be remounted. The rest of the troops who remained behind in the camp, have had their arms inspected, and hourly expect to receive orders for their departure.
September 23.
The Prussian general Ruchel, who is represented as the head of the war party in Prussia, is a Silesian Gentleman, of rather less than 50 years of age, and is in general looked on as having a certain theoretical acquaintance with the military art, the application of which is sometimes attended with difficulty in the field of battle, witness what happened to Gen. Mack, and to many other famous Generals in theory. Mr. Ruchel has been unable to acquire any practical experience, since the Prussian army has made no real campaign, for these 21 years past, i. e. since the year 1778.
The pieces presented for the grand prize of architecture will be exhibited to the publick on this day, the 21st, 22d and 23d inst. in the Gallery of Architecture, Palace of the Fine Arts (formerly College of the four Nations). The subject is a design for a palace for the Legion of Honour.
NAPLES, Aug. 29.
The military commission established, the 8th by Marshal Massena, in its first sitting condemned 37 brigands, convicted of assassination and taken with arms in their hands. (That is fighting for their lawful Sovereign, against an Usurper.) Thirty-five received sentence of death and were executed.
The military commission of Matra, condemned to death Basilio Juva, who had received from Rear Admiral Sir Sidney Smith a brevet of chief of the cabin boys, dated on board La Pompee. He was taken with other brigands, by Major Casella, commander of the Legion of the Basilicate. It was this same officer, who, previous to the entrance of the French into Calabria, saved from the conflagration a part of that province, and reduced another part of it.
We learn from the Abruzzos, that 10,000 Frenchmen have entered them, part of whom are repairing to Aupulia.
Several rich Lords, who had retired from their country and had abandoned their fortunes to save their liberty, are now returning to their families, assured of enjoying tranquillity, under a just and tutelary government. Among this number we see the Dukes of Mandragore and Monteleone, the latter of whom is appointed Chamberlain to his Majesty.
AUGSBURG, Sept. 11.
Letters from Triest, of the latter end of August, announce, that the English Consul in that city communicated upon change the official intelligence that an English fleet had sailed from Malta with intention to blockade the port of Venice, and that the merchants of Triest were expected conformable to this notice, to suspend all their commercial relations with that place. This notice has spread consternation throughout Triest.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 14.
Private letters have been received at Berlin from Breslau, which state, "that orders had been given to the bandmen in Silesia, to finish harvest as soon as possible, since foreign troops might soon cross Prussian Silesia."
Notwithstanding these vague rumours and the late military motions, all good patriots at Berlin still preserve the hope that peace will not be disturbed. Many however talk of nothing but War, and the military preparations are undoubtedly as serious as they were last winter. An extensive promotion of officers has taken place.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Hannah Loretta, Sherman, 55 days from Malaga, Wine and Fruit, bound to Philadelphia, put in for provisions—Sept. 16, in lat. 22, 48, long. 39, was boarded by the British frigate Latona, having under convoy 25 sail of the Cork outward bound West India fleet—Spoke Oct. 30, in lat. 26, long. 62, brig Hannah, Chandler, of North Yarmouth, 13 days from Portland, bound to Grenada—Leit at Malaga, ships Beulah, Atkins, of Boston; Huron, Stillman, New York—Barque Active, Richardson, Philadelphia—Brigs Felicity, Boyd; Sophronia, Bird, for the North of Europe; Friendship, Taggart, uncertain; Susan and Polly, Shaw, for North of Europe; Lucretia, Morris, New York; Ann, Simmons, Boston; Morning Star, Bennet, New York; Venus, Barrel, and Cumberland, Pierce, for N. Europe; Alonzo, Almy, New York; Daniel & Mary, Foster, Boston—Schooners Maryland Mary, Howatt, of and for Norfolk in 5 days; Louisiana, Davis, New York; Jane, Hammet, Boston; Success, Brookhouse, Salem; John & William, Hodge, Boston; Portsmouth, Chace, Charleston; Abena, Bremer, for N. Europe; Anna, Margaretta, Wortman, —; Temperance, Wilman, Salem—The ships Venus, Frost, and Roumalas, Pryor, of Boston, sailed the 22d September, the former for Boston, and latter for N. Europe—Ship Resolution, Bunker, of New York, sailed for Hamburg Sept. 19—Brigs Governor Sumner, Rogers, of Salem, and Delight, Benthal, of Charleston, sailed 21st Sept. for N. Europe—Schooners Four Brothers, Noble, of Beverly, for Alcant, and Eliza & Katy, Clasby, of Philadelphia, for N. Europe, 22d Sept.
Sch'r Feroma, Block, 36 hours from New York. Sch'r Federal George, Field, 7 days from Boston, bound to Baltimore.
Sch'r Jane, Pearson, 3 days from Philadelphia. The schooner Mohawk, Quarles, of this port, was at Gibraltar the 10th September, bound up the Streights.
The ship James Cook, Cox, from this port to Glasgow, was spoke on the 19th Oct. in lat. 42, 15, long. 46, out 16 days.
SMITH'S Packet will sail for New-York the first fair wind. For passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply on board, opposite the Port.
To-Morrow, (Thursday,) the 20th instant, at 10 o'Clock at my office in Market-Square, will commence the Sale of
A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are—Superfine Cloths; Blue, Drab, and Mixt Plains; Blankets; Hunter's Cords and Thicksets; Flannels; Yarn Hose; Irish Linens, &c. &c. And at XII o'Clock, 30 hds. choice Sugar; 7 do. do. Molasses; Rum; Coffee; Tea;—Also, L. P. Madeira Wine, Lisbon and Malaga do. Nov. 19. Francis Smith, V. M.
LANDS for Sale.
BY VIRTUE of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN FYRE, will be Sold, on TUESDAY, the 2d day of December next, at 11 o'Clock, the sale to take place at the Lot first mentioned, the following
LOTS OF LAND,
situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Bute and Dunmore-Streets, running thence along Bute-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-streets, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Robt B. Taylor. } November 19. tds
Furniture, Tools, &c.
ON Saturday next, the 22d instant, at 10 o'clock at the late dwelling-house of Mr. Thomas Bruffwood, dec'd, will be Sold, all his Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Side Board, Dining, Card, and Tea Tables, Desk, Bureau, Sopha, Chairs, Looking-Glasses, Carpets, Table and Tea Spoons, China and Glass-Ware, &c.—Also, a variety of Carpenter's and Joiner's TOOLS, Plank and Scantling, an excellent pair of Pistols, and Fowling Piece, a Cow, and two excellent Pointers. The condition of the sale is six months credit for all sums over fifteen dollars, the purchaser before the delivery of the goods giving a bond or note with approved security, which if not paid as soon as due, interest will be charged from the day of sale.
Any person that may have any of Mr. Bruffwood's property, are desired to deliver it previous to the day of sale. R. GILBERT, Adm'r.
The HOUSE for Rent.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust from Isaiah Cooke, to John D. Haldane, & Co. to secure the payment of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars, and the expenses thereon, will positively be Sold, for Cash, on Tuesday the 23th instant, on the premises.
Two two Story WOOD HOUSES, in Little Water-Street.
By the TRUSTEE. November 14. tds
NOTICE.
I INTEND leaving this place in the course of a few days in the Ship Almira, capt Whipple, for London. John Davidson. November 19. 2
75 casks prime BUTTER, 20 kegs do. Chewing TOBACCO—For sale on liberal terms by William Knox. November 19. 2awtf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN on the 17th instant, from on board the British schooner Polly, Capt. Jones, lying at Loyall's wharf, one TRUNK covered with white skin, and fastened with brass nails, containing One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in Notes and Specie, and several orders to receive money in Porto Rico and St. Domingo; some other valuable papers of no use to any person but the owner, and a quantity of wearing apparel—The above trunk was seen by the captain of the schooner in the possession of a black man a short time after the robbery was committed. The above reward will be given to any person that detects the thief, and a recovery of the property. Emanuel Ebala, on board said Schooner. Nov. 19. 3*
Desertion.
DESERTED from this garrison on the night of the 13th instant, SPENCER RAMSAY, artificer in my company of artillery; he is 5 feet 7 3/4 inches high, blue eyes, dark hair, fresh complexion, 27 years old, and by occupation a house carpenter.—Ten Dollars will be given as a reward to the person who will deliver him at this post, or give information so that he may be apprehended and brought back to his duty. John Saunders, Captain U. S. Art. Commanding. November 19. 6

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce, 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 10 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do; Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnails, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfhicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambrie Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fanes Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambery Muslins; 7-8 4 4 5 4 6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
FOR SALE. The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale The following valuable PROPERTY, viz. In Elizabeth City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, being on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 32 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a complete dairy and store room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smoke-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fine place; a two story Ware-house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant. Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 13, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages. Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said Lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town. Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and likely to be chosen for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain. One Lot, Warehouse and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grace, the wharf is new and well fitted in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Warehouse on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply. A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete. In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story. Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice. Elizabeth City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
NOTICE. Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit: 1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections. 2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town. 3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 4th. To authorise the Corporation Court, to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns. 5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, also together with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking deposits under foreign commissions, and so forth. 6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge. 7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other. 8th. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river. 9th. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plumie's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 29. tma 207
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. 907
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
BY AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore. Dollars. Dollars. 1 Prize of 30,000 1 do. 15,000 2 do. 10,000 2 do. 5,000 5 do. 1,000 10 do. 500 20 do. 200 100 do. 100 150 do. 50 7000 do. 12 7291 Prizes, 190.500 Stationary Premiums, 24.500 14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000 21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000 Arrangement of Stationary Premiums—viz. 1st. Drawn Blank, Dollars. 500 1st. do. after 2,000 Tickets are drawn, 1000 1st. do. after 4,000 1000 1st. do. after 6,000 1500 1st. do. after 8,000 1500 1st. do. after 10,000 1500 1st. do. after 12,000 1500 1st. do. after 14,000 1500 1st. do. after 16,000 1500 1st. do. after 18,000 1500 1st. do. after 20,000 1500 Last drawn Blank. 10,000 Dollars. 24,500 15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250 Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 50,000 Expences of the Lottery, 2,250 32,250 The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature,—the peculiar favour which St. Mary's College has enjoyed,—and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawers will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them. William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Terman, Robert Walsh, William Terman, Alexander M'Kin, Henry Wilson, Samuel Strett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurens. Managers. Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIP-LETT. October 20. tf 278
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. 150 Sept.
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads, at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails, at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads, at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails, at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bay; containing 1770 acres, 250 of which are the very best sea-island-cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swampy Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story-Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are talkable, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Kerr, St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK LEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteccress, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SMOOT FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTHER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. ** PERRY'S and LETTSOM'S Golden Antiphlogistic PILLS; CHURCHE'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. 835
LAND for SALE.
The Subscriber wishes to sell his Plantation, called BARN ELM, Lying on the Piankatank River in the county of Middlesex, consisting of 1140 acres of Land, that is surpassed by few estates of the county in goodness of quality. It has on it a spacious Dwelling-House, consisting of two buildings of brick, covered with cypress, connected by a covered way, one of which has in it two commodious rooms, and a very spacious one, with an excellent cellar beneath, of three rooms, and a vault—the other has in it four commodious rooms, with a store-room and several closets—a kitchen and laundry of brick, covered with cypress, with two rooms below stairs, on each a brick building covered with cypress, about 30 feet by 20, with two apartments below, and one above, one of the lower ones serving as a dairy, a wooden dairy with a dry well under it, a smoke-house, a stable of brick covered with cypress, and lately done up in the best manner—A house for carriages and other purposes, 42 feet by 20, now framed of good oak, and covered with cypress, with a hip'd roof that affords a spacious apartment; an ice-house 20 feet square, built last fall of excellent materials, and painted (as well as most of the buildings will be during the fall) with a small barn, to which another is about to be added 40 feet by 20; a spacious falling garden, with a good exposure, on which much care and attention have been bestowed, in order to render it desirable (with good effect) and enclosed principally with cedar posts and cypress pails—Also a variety of choice fruit trees. The Lands about the house are laid off in convenient yards, with excellent enclosures about them; and those adjoining them to the extent of 50 or 60 acres in lots, which have been much improved, and are under tolerable good enclosures. The Subscriber has been induced from the great advantages possessed by the situation of this estate, to spend much of his time in improving it, (and has in some measure succeeded) expecting to have made it his residence, if lying in a situation to preclude intrusion, though on the navigable waters of the Piankatank, affording a ready conveyance to or from Baltimore and Norfolk, from the latter of which, it is distant 70 miles by land, and about 100 by water, and 72 from Richmond—This river affords perhaps a greater variety of the advantages attending an establishment on the water, than any other in our State; it certainly does in proportion to its extent, there being the finest sheep's-head, rock, oysters, crabs, and a variety of other fine fish, to be taken from it in their respective seasons—to a Sportsman, there would be a great fund of amusement, there being a great many deer and foxes in the neighbourhood, with snipe in their season, and an innumerable stock of patridges on the estate, with other game common to that part of the country. There are about 500 acres of the Land cleared, that have been in cultivation for some time, and by the end of the year there will be 40 or 50 more cut down and logged, in order to be taken up at any time the proprietor may choose, and about 300 acres of the Wood Land lies in such a manner as to be cleared and cultivated to advantage. It may be well to remark, that the subscriber's disposition to sell this Tract of Land, does not proceed from any unhealthiness of the situation, it being on the contrary, one of the most healthy perhaps to be found on our water courses. I deem it unnecessary to say any thing here of the terms on which the estate would be sold, as it is expected that any person disposed to purchase, will view the Lands previous to their being an occasion of his being thereof informed, which he may be at Barn Elms, at any time after the first of November next. I would also sell 400 acres of Land, lying in the county of Gloucester, near Capahosick Ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones's, and Thomas Fox, Esq.—Also, 750 acres, lying in the county of King and Queen, near the New Dragon Bridge. Carter B. Berkeley. Barn Elms, Oct. 8. 1aw8w 238
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz. 5000 Bags & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Messieurs and brown Rolls, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Ticklenburgs and Ornaburgs, 160 pieces Patillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowias, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bed ticking, 2 years wick, 24 do. Mattress Ticking, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls. per piece, 14 do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece, 240 do. Velvet Ribbonds, assorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz. Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Boxes, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish May 16. tf 744
Ten Dollars Reward, IS offered for a Maitse Boy, about 15 years old, bound to serve the subscriber seven years—This boy while in Richmond last May, with one Albert, a baker, was taken off, (as informed) by a master of a craft from Rocketts, to Norfolk, where he has been since seen often; and first, on board of a schooner called (as I am informed) the Amelia Ann, of Norfolk, William B. Bailey, commander.—This Boy is so remarkable in person, that the slightest examination must discover him; he is very low and thick, has a remarkable large flat head, and still more remarkable feet, short and round, which occasions him to walk warbling and with apparent difficulty and exertion to get on at all; his complexion very fair, his mouth so contracted, that he cannot open it more than half its natural extent, and on his forehead and chin a very deep scar, which he says marks the accident which injured his mouth, he speaks tolerable plain English.—He was bound in Malta, in 1804, by name of John Zarra, and since on board ship, he got the name of Andrew, which he always passes by. The above reward will be given on delivering the said boy to Mr. Theo. or Mr. Thomas Armistead, Norfolk, and an addition of Five Dollars more, if delivered in Richmond at the Swan Tavern, to Major John Moss, or to the subscriber, Ryland Randolph. 1awm 297
Richmond, Aug. 16.
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275 10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500 Dolls. 125,155 To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 155 Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, } 50, 1 do. 2000 } 500 1 do. 3000 } 500 1 do. 4000 } 500 1 do. 5000 } 500 1 do. 6000 } 500 1 do. 7000 } 10,000 1 do. 8000 } 500 1 do. 9000 } 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. These inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newman, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Agent & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level Green, adjoining the town of Kempville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchard; it contains about 300 acres, and the land is excellent; its figure is a square, and its local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
Information Wanted of
ROBERT THOMPSON, WHO arrived here in the United States from Portsmouth, Captain M'Neal, from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson, resides at Newcastle, upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in Newcastle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Norfolk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom-House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger, in Norfolk, in Virginia, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person who knew the said Robert, will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. tf 182
At Private Sale,
10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 9 casks Rice, 6 cafes French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Currachs, 2 do. Mow Sams, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Cadders; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Linen, 2 cafes 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thickfets and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17. 269
Removal of the Museum.
THE undertaker of this Institution taught by the experience of several months, that its distance from town, and the innumerable of the toll of the Drawbridge, were permanent obstacles to its progress and prosperity, has removed the same to Mr. Rofairville's Garden, where he has fixed and arranged the collection on hand, there to remain pro tempore, till more encouragement is obtained, and the undertaker may be enabled to procure a more eligible situation. The Museum and Menage will be open for publick exhibition every day from 9 o'clock in the morning till five. Price of admittance to non-subscribers 25 cents per person. Freed from all other care but that of collecting and augmenting the cabinet, the undertaker hopes to be able to make numerous additions to the collection, during the favorable season before hand, and makes bold to solicit the aid and assistance of such of the inhabitants as are possessed of some objects which may be of no use to them. Nov. 5. 3
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.