Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-01-13 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
[VOL. V.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13, 1809.
NO. 77.]
FOR SALE, By virtue of four separate deeds in trust from Bart. Yates, to satisfy sundry claims, will be sold at Gloucester Courthouse, on Saturday the 4th February next, for ready money,
Four likely young NEGRO MEN, two of them are very excellent Blacksmiths, the third a Carpenter, and the fourth accustomed to different sorts of labour.—These negroes are under most excellent characters.
William Jones, Ex'r. of John Catlett, dec'd.
January 9 The Sale of the above Negroes was postponed on the 24th December, on account of the badness of the weather. W. J.
Valuable Property, for Sale.
On Friday the 3d day of February, Will be Sold to the highest bidder at the Exchange in Norfolk the following PROPERTY, belonging to the estate of Phinchas Dana, deceased.
That elegant three story fire-proof DWELLING HOUSE, at the lower end of Main-Street, commanding a beautiful view of the river (calculated for the accommodation of two families) and the adjoining LOTS on which are Two Stables and Two Carriage Houses.
A well finished two-story dwelling-house on Bermuda Street.
A fire-proof three story Warehouse on Commerce Street.
Two small Tenements on Broad-water Street. And one half of the WHARF, lately occupied by Allen Gerham. One fourth of the purchase money must be paid on the day of sale, and for the balance approved negotiable indorsed notes will be required, payable at three, six, nine and twelve months, and a deed in trust on the property to secure the payment.
And at the same time will be sold for ready money, the following property, belonging to said estate:
 60 SHARES of NORFOLK MARINE STOCK,  25 do. Bridge Stock.  A PEW in the Presbyterian Church.  A CANAL SHARE and a SHARE in the Norfolk Theatre. 
James Young, Adm'r. to the estate of P. Dana, dec'd.
Jan. 4.
Phoenix Fire-Office, Norfolk.
NOTICE.
The following Policies issued from this Office expire in the month of January, 1809, viz:
  283067 283187 283196 283205   69 188 197 206   73 189 198 207   179 190 199 208   181 191 200 209   183 192 201 210   184 193 202 211   185 194 203 247   186 195 204 248 
Richard Taylor, Agent.
January 11.
REMOVAL.
THE SUBSCRIBERS have removed to the end of Newton's Wharf, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Myers.
JENNINGS & RODDEY.
January 11.
Norfolk Drive Bridge Company.
AT an annual Meeting of the Stockholders held at the Exchange Coffee House on Monday the 9th instant, the Members declared a dividend of forty-five cents on each Share on the Capital Stock of the said Company, which will be paid to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, on or at any time after the first of February next.
Wm. Cammack, Treasurer.
January 11.
LOST,
Certificates for Stock in the Bank of Virginia, as follows:
 4 SHARES in the name of William Pennock,  2 do. in the name of Sarah C. Pennock,  2 do. in the name of Courtney Pennock,  2 do. in the name of William H. Pennock.  TEN SHARES; for which ten shares application will be made for renewals, according to law.
William Pennock.
January 9
COWPER & GRAY.
HAVE A LARGE TRACT OF PRIME JUNIPER SWAMP, Adjoining the Lake—which they wish to lease for the term of five years. Terms will be made known on application to G. Gray in Suffolk, or W. Cowper, in Gates. Suffolk, Jan. 9.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The GLEBE LAND in the Parish of Portsmouth being without an incumbent, the same will be Sold on Monday the 6th day of February next, on the premises, at 12 o'clock. This Tract of Land contains about 173 acres, and is pleasantly situated at the mouth of Elizabeth River, a proportion of which is cleared, and the balance abounds with good Timber. It is situated about two miles from the Towns of Norfolk and Portsmouth, by land, or water, which renders it a desirable situation.
A credit of 12 months will be allowed the purchaser, agreeable to the Act of Assembly, upon giving bond and approved security to
The Overseers of the Poor Norfolk County.
Jan 4
NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF Doctors BROWN & MOSELEY, Will be dissolved on the 14th of January next—Those having claims against the concern are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted will please make payment on or before the 1st of February next.
James Brown, Bassett Moseley.
Dec. 28.
From the St. Jago Gazette.
ST. JAGO DE LA VEGA, (JAMAICA)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3.
Prorogation of the House of Assembly!!!
In noticing this very alarming event, we should not, perhaps, have deemed it necessary to advert to the reports and rumours which gave rise to the late proceedings in the honourable house of assembly, had we thought our readers in general as well informed of these circumstances as ourselves; and had we not considered, that these reports had now received a kind of a "body and a name," from several enquiries and examinations, which have lately taken place. With these considerations impressed upon our minds, and the awful situation in which this colony is now placed, we could not justify to our readers the omission of any authentic information, or even probable report, which had reached us respecting this never enough to be regretted mutiny, and consequent prorogation.—When we have laid these reports, hitherto unpublished, before our readers, they will not wonder at the anxiety displayed by the assembly to enquire how far they were well founded, but rather that any obstacle should have been thrown in the way of such an enquiry.
Early in the morning of the 27th day of May last the news of an alarming mutiny in the West-India regiment, at Fort Augusta, reached this town; the regular regiment in the barracks was immediately marched off, and several men dropped in the way from a laudable anxiety to reach the bloody scene. The St. Catharine's regiment of militia speedily followed, but soon returned with the happy intelligence that the mutiny had been entirely suppressed. Suspicion, however, held her sway even among the commanders of the forces at that time; and the white troops underwent several fatiguing marches from Up-Park Camp, and other places, to Fort-Augusta; while the Africans were dispersed in different detachments, some on board ship, to prevent, as it was then said, any further danger. On such occasions rumour is always busy; and, whether well, or ill-founded, is still unknown, the following reports were circulated and generally believed:—That the mutiny had been preconceived by the whole regiment, and was actually general:—That the plan was, when at exercise, and at open order, the officers of course marched in front, on the words "present arms" to have charged bayonets on the whole line of officers, while the recruits, not in line, were to attack the major and adjutant, on horseback, which they too fatally did. That several creditable free people, who saw the whole from the ramparts, asserted, on due examination, that, to every appearance, the mutiny was general: That on the onset of the recruits, the whole regiment, with a few exceptions, tumultuously quitted their ranks, and all the officers were in evident danger and apprehension of their lives: that the old soldiers, on being ordered to fire on the mutineers, on several occasions, bit the balls off the cartridges before they loaded, the whole seeming to be disaffected, and aiding and countenancing the recruits: that a great number of the bitten off balls were found on the ground where the old soldiers stood with the cartridge paper on them.
It was also reported, that, at the court martial held on the mutineers, the evidence adduced was chiefly that of negroes who did not understand the English tongue, that the interpreter was suspected as being implicated in the mutiny; and that some were guilty of prevarication; that the servant of the mess, who hastened to the seat of government to give information of the mutiny, was severely punished for his zeal; and that a number of slaves, especially women, were harboured in the fort.
The publick mind being thus agitated, occasioned addresses from several parishes, which were presented to the governor, praying that he would lay their fears of danger from this corps before his majesty's ministers, with a view to their removal. This his grace declined to do, on the principle of having already communicated a state of the affair to ministry, and wished not to press it any further on their attention at that time: but, although his majesty's ministers have had full time to explain their ideas on this subject, nothing satisfactory has yet transpired, at least with regard to the mutiny and murders committed in this island. The country, thus situated, remained tranquil, in the confident expectation that their representatives in assembly, aided by the other branches of the legislature, would fully investigate the business, and either satisfy the publick mind, by discovering that such reports were mere fabrications, or by exposing the mutiny in its true colours, to his majesty's ministers, who, they had little doubt in such case, would have
immediately removed the just apprehensions of the inhabitants of this island. The sentence and opinion of the court martial, which was the only document before them, was, no doubt, as far as the evidence went, strictly consonant to justice, and merited every attention; but the general feeling was that the whole evidence had not come forth. Influenced by these powerful impressions, and desirous of throwing light on a conspiracy which threatened the very existence of the colony, a committee was appointed by the house of assembly, on the 1st November, to make enquiry into the circumstances of the late mutiny of the 2d West-India regiment at Fort-Augusta. On the day after the committee made the following report, which was agreed to by the house:
MR. SPEAKER,
Your committee appointed to make enquiry as to the circumstances of the late mutiny at Fort-Augusta, "Report, That they have taken the examination of Mr. R. R. Parker, the coroner of this district, which is hereto annexed; and as it does not appear that any inquest was held on the bodies of the deceased persons therein mentioned, your committee is at a loss to proceed in the investigation required, without certain documents, of which the most material appear to your committee, to be the proceedings of the general courts martial and of enquiry respecting such mutiny; your committee therefore recommend that a message be sent to his grace the governor, requesting his grace to cause to be laid before the house authenticated copies of all proceedings of the courts martial and courts of enquiry respecting the mutiny which took place in the second West-India regiment at Fort-Augusta, on or about the 27th day of May last."
Examination of Mr. R. Parker, Coroner. Q. Did you, as coroner, receive any information of the death of major Darly and lieutenant Ellis, at Fort-Augusta, on or about the 27th May last, and did you in consequence hold an inquest on their bodies?
A. That he only heard the rumour of their deaths, but had no official notice thereof from the fort, and therefore held no inquest on their bodies: That, expecting to have been sent for, he attended two gentlemen as part of the inquest to accompany him; that upon former occasions, when any sudden death has happened at the fort, he has uniformly received, as coroner, official information thereof from the adjutant, or some officer of the fort.
Q. Have you, upon former occasions attended as Coroner, upon receiving such official intimation from the fort?
A. Yes, generally.
Q. As far as you are informed, and believe, has it not been invariably the practice to give you such official intimation, upon occasions of this nature?
A. I think it has. A message was then sent to the governor, with a copy of the above examination, requesting that he would cause to be laid before the house authenticated copies of all proceedings taken before courts-martial, and courts of enquiry, respecting the late mutiny. On the 17th of November the following message and letter was sent over to the house.
"Mr. Speaker, "I am commanded by his grace the duke of Manchester to lay before the house the answer which he has received from major general Carmichael to a letter which his grace addressed to him, in consequence of its message of the 2d instant."
"Gray's Pen, Nov. 8, 1808.
"My Lord Duke, "I am honoured by a letter from your grace, accompanied with a message from the house of assembly, requesting that your grace will be pleased to cause to be laid before the house authenticated copies of all proceedings taken before courts-martial and courts of enquiry respecting a mutiny; in answer to which, I do not feel myself authorized or justifiable in delivering any authenticated copies of proceedings of general courts-martial."
"I beg leave, at the same time, to observe that I shall be always happy to give your grace any information in my power on that or any other subject relating to his majesty's troops under my command."
"I have the honour to be, my lord duke, your grace's most obedient humble servant, HUGH LYLE CARMICHAEL, major-general commanding.
To his grace the duke of Manchester, &c. &c. &c. On the 22d of November a message was sent to his grace, requesting that he would be pleased to take such steps as he may judge proper, to cause the attendance of captain Wentworth Tonge, assistant adjutant-general, and major M'Lean, of the 2d West India regiment, on Friday next, at 10 o'clock, in order that they may be examined before a special committee of the house, appointed to inquire into the circumstances attending the mutiny in the said regiment, and the murder
of two of his majesty's officers of that regiment. To this message an answer was received from his grace on the 24th, informing the house that the officers mentioned had been ordered to attend accordingly, which they did, on the day appointed; and on the Tuesday after the committee made the following report:
Mr. Speaker,
Your committee appointed to enquire into the circumstances of the mutiny in the 2d West India regiment, and the subsequent murder of two of his majesty's subjects, at Fort Augusta, on the 27th of May last, beg leave to report:—That in pursuance of the message of the house to his grace the governor of the 22d instant, and his grace's answer to that message of the 24th, your committee were attended by captain Tonge and major M'Lean, at the time specified in the above message; but your committee are deeply concerned to add, that the enquiry which they were directed to make, and to forward which the attendance of those officers was required, has been completely frustrated by a general order issued by major-general Carmichael, commanding his majesty's forces in this island. Your committee do not feel themselves competent, nor authorized, under the directions they have received from the house, to express an opinion upon a subject of such importance, and which so materially affects the interests of the colony, and the established privileges of the house; they therefore beg leave to refer to the communications which were made to your committee by the two officers who attended, and which are annexed to this report, together with the extract from major general Carmichael's order; and submit the same to the serious consideration of the house.
Your committee wish to observe, that after the communication annexed was signed by captain Tonge, he offered to be examined by the committee respecting the death of the two officers at Fort Augusta, with a reservation as to the injunction contained in major general Carmichael's order; but your committee agreed that, as the general order peremptorily directed that no evidence should be given respecting the mutiny, which your committee conceived to be the primary object of their enquiry, and as they were not connected with the murder, your committee did not think it would be proper to enter into a partial examination of the murder, as unconnected with the mutiny.
Captain Tonge observed, that before he took the oath he must premise to the committee, that he had received peremptory orders from the commander of his majesty's forces, major general Carmichael, not to answer questions of a certain nature.
Q. Of what nature are the questions which you have received the peremptory orders of the commander in chief not to answer?
A. I can very readily answer the question by a reference to a general order from the commander of the forces, dated this morning, an abstract of which, signed by me, as deputy-adjutant-general, I now lay before the committee.
W. TONGE, captain, act. adj. gen.
25th Nov. 1808.
Dated this 25th Nov. 1808.
The major general feels it a paramount duty to apprize any officers, or other persons in a military capacity, that may be allowed to appear, that he does not permit them to answer any questions that the legislative body of this island may put upon the subject of a late mutiny, or upon the government or discipline of his majesty's forces.
A true extract of general orders issued by major general Carmichael, commander of his majesty's forces.
W. TONGE, captain act. adj. gen.
Major M'Lean observed, that he supposed captain Tonge had explained the general order from major general Carmichael; that he felt himself of course, in consequence of such general order, under the same restrictions.
ALEX. M'LEAN, major com. 2d W. I. regt.
On the above report being read, the house immediately resolved itself into a committee on the state of the island, and came to the following resolutions:
1st. Resolved, That this house, as the representatives of the people, hath of right, and ever has, exercised within the island, all the powers, privileges, and immunities, claimed and enjoyed by the commons house of parliament, within the united kingdom of Great-Britain and Ireland.
2. Resolved, That it is the undoubted privilege of the house to send for all papers and records, and to order the attendance of all persons, civil and military, resident within the island, capable of giving evidence on any subject under investigation in the house.—That to prevent the attendance of witnesses, duly summoned, or pretend to prohibit such

witness from giving full and true answers to all questions whatever that may be propounded for discovering the truth, are breaches of the privileges of the house.
3. Resolved, That requiring the attendance of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of his majesty's forces, on the house, to be ordered by the governor, or lieutenant-governor, who, heretofore, was commander of such forces, in place of bringing them by summons, has been matter of courtesy, in case the said officers, non-commissioned officers, or soldiers, might at the same time have been ordered on other duty, and is not of right: And that the courtesy of the house has been uniformly returned, by an immediate order for the attendance of all such persons, without any attempt to suppress the truth, or garble their testimony.
4. Resolved, That as the grand inquest of the country, it is the right and duty of the house to enquire into all grievances or matters which happen within the island, dangerous to the publick safety, or alarming to the inhabitants, in respect of their lives, liberty, or property; to the end that such representations may be made to our most gracious sovereign; or such legislative measures adopted, as shall procure redress, remove the danger, or quiet the alarms.
5. Resolved, That on or about the 27th day of May last, a mutiny took place in the corps of African negroes, commonly called the 2d West-India regiment, at Fort-Augusta, in the parish of St. Catherine, when two of their officers were murdered, and many other persons were put to death. That no coroner's inquest was held to enquire into the said murders, or the causes by which the said other persons came to a violent death; and no investigation by the civil power, or trial of the murderers in the courts of this colony has been had. That the said mutiny, murders, and violent deaths, have occasioned the greatest alarm to its inhabitants, which has rather been augmented than diminished by the unsatisfactory accounts published in general orders: and they expected, on the meeting of their representatives, a full and impartial enquiry into the causes and consequences of events of such importance to their future peace and safety: that to satisfy such reasonable expectations, and in discharge of its own duty, the house appointed a committee to make the enquiries, and take the evidence necessary for an enlightened decision, with full powers to send for all persons, papers and records, and examine them in the most solemn manner: that the evidence lying entirely with the senior officer commanding, and the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of his majesty's troops, application was made to his grace the governor to procure copies of such evidence as had been taken before the military tribunals; and on this being refused by major-general Carmichael, commanding his majesty's forces, the usual message was sent to his grace, requesting that he would cause the attendance of captain Tonge, assistant adjutant-general, and of major McLean, to be examined in respect of the said mutiny and murders before the committee: that on the attendance of captain Tonge, he produced a general order from major-general Carmichael, intimating to all officers, or other persons in a military capacity, that they may be allowed to appear, that he does not permit them to answer any questions that the legislative body of this island may put upon the subject of a late mutiny, or upon the government or discipline of his majesty's troops.
6. Resolved, That the assumption by major-general Carmichael, senior officer commanding his majesty's forces, of a power to restrict this house in the exercise of its rightful functions, enquiring into the causes and circumstances of a mutiny of a corps of black troops, which has excited the greatest alarm in the minds of its inhabitants, and its consequences involves the tranquillity and safety of this colony, by pretending to permit or prevent the attendance of witnesses, or prohibit them from answering any questions, that by this house or its committees may be thought necessary, and which do not criminate such witnesses, is an unconstitutional attempt to deprive this house of its undoubted rights by an arbitrary exertion of military authority, and a gross violation of the most important privileges of the house.
Mr. Speaker was then directed to issue his warrant, requiring the attendance of major-general Carmichael at the bar of the house, on Thursday the first day of December next, at three o'clock, to be examined touching a breach of the privileges of the house; which was immediately carried into execution. In consequence of this a message was sent over the next day by the governor as follows:
Mr. Speaker, I am commanded by his grace the governor to lay before the house a copy of a letter he has just received from major-general Carmichael; and I am desired by his grace to say, that he perfectly agrees in the sentiments therein expressed. His grace, considering the importance of the question, as relative to the house, and also to the major-general, as commander of his majesty's forces in this island, earnestly hopes that the house will give to any future proceedings upon it that serious consideration which the magnitude of the subject demands. Nov. 30, 1808.
Gray's Pen, Nov. 30, 1808. My Lord Duke, Having this morning been served with an order from the house of assembly to appear at their bar to-morrow, for the purpose of being examined, touching a breach of privilege, I think it proper to submit to your grace a copy of the order served upon me by a messenger of that house, and of which I presume your grace may be unacquainted. As I cannot acknowledge the authority of that body, in a military point of view, over his majesty's troops, and as I conceive my appearing at their bar, to answer for my conduct as commanding his majesty's forces in this island, would be highly derogatory to the power under which I act, and to which authority I can alone hold myself responsible, and having made a faithful representation to his majesty's ministers, I feel it my duty to wait the orders of his royal highness the commander in chief, before I can submit to any jurisdiction or control the house of assembly may attempt to assume over his majesty's forces, and without any intentional disrespect or contempt for that honourable house, in their legislative capacity, I must decline attending according to their summons, as his majesty's service requires my attendance at head-quarters. Lieut. Col. Myers, the deputy-quarter-master-general, will have the honour of delivering this to your
grace, and will give any further information that may be required.
I have the honour to be, my lord duke, your grace's most obedient humble servant, II. LYLE CARMICHAEL, Maj. gen. commanding. His Grace the Duke of Manchester.
House of Assembly, Nov. 29, 1808. By virtue of an order of the house, I do hereby require you to attend at the bar of the house on Thursday next, the 1st day of December, at three o'clock in the afternoon, to be examined touching a breach of the privileges of the house. Given under my hand this 29th Nov. 1808. PHILIP REDWOOD, Speaker.
To Hugh Lyle Carmichael, Esq. Major-General.
The house met Thursday at half past 2 o'clock, and deliberated with closed doors till 3, when the doors were opened. A few minutes after, Mr. Shand rose and said, that major-general Carmichael had been served with a notice to attend at the bar of the house at 3 o'clock, to be examined, touching a breach of privilege of that house, and he should have been willing to have paid every courtesy to the general for his non-appearance, and deferred any further immediate proceedings on the subject, had he not announced his intention of not complying with the notice, and which was upon the table of the house: he therefore took the liberty of moving "that Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to take major-general Carmichael into the custody of the sergeant at arms, for a contempt of that house," which was agreed to nem. con. The house was then ordered to be cleared; and after the doors were opened, they agreed to the following resolutions:
"Resolved, That it is the ancient and undoubted right and privilege of this house, that no notice ought to be taken by the other branches of the legislature of any matter in agitation or debate in the house, but on information regularly communicated by the house to such other branch; and that for the governor of this island to manifest or declare, consent or dissent, approbation or dislike, of any such matter, before it be presented to him, according to the order and course of parliament, and of the assembly of this island, is a breach of the privileges of the house."
"That the message of his grace the governor of the 30th November, accompanying a copy of a letter from major-general Carmichael, communicating his intention to decline attending, agreeable to the summons of this house, sitting as the grand inquest of the country, and declaring that his grace perfectly agrees in the sentiments expressed in the said letter; and further taking notice of future proceedings that may be adopted on a question in agitation, acknowledged to be of importance to the house, and to the major-general, is a breach of the privilege of the house."
"That this house cannot, consistently with its own dignity, or with due regard to its rights and privileges, which are the firmest bulwarks of the liberties, franchises, and immunities, of the people, proceed to any other business, until reparation shall be made for the breach of its privileges."
Immediately on the passing of the above resolutions, the deputy usher of the black rod came over to the house, and, having obtained admittance, commanded, in his majesty's name, the immediate attendance of the house in the council chamber where his grace the governor, after giving his assent to the following bills—Rom Bill, Arms, Embargo, Gunpowder, Tonnage, and Old Harbour Turnpike—was pleased to prorogue them until the 27th day of December next, by the following speech:
"Gentlemen of the Council, Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Assembly, The house of assembly having ordered the attendance of the commander of his majesty's forces, at their bar, and intending, as it appears to me, to enforce that order, a measure certainly novel, and giving rise to a question of the greatest magnitude, as it tends, in fact, to devolve the command of any British army in this island, upon that house, I feel it incumbent upon me, however I lament any interruption to the harmony subsisting between the different branches of the legislature, to take such measures as shall bring so important a point before the highest authority, previous to any further proceedings. I do therefore, in his majesty's name, prorogue this general assembly until Tuesday, the 27th day of December next, and it is hereby prorogued accordingly."
The following business, which was before the house, will give some idea of the serious inconvenience which the country will sustain from the present prorogation:
Poll Tax Bill: To provide for the general expenses of the country. Deficiency:—To provide for the army accounts and barracks, &c. Land Tax:—To provide as a poll tax. Stamp Tax:—To provide for the interest on the loan of £225,000. New duty on produce, &c. from the United States, imported in their shipping:—To provide for the island pay and lodging-money of the officers of his majesty's white troops. New duty on tonnage of United States shipping. New duty on Tea:—To provide for the army hospitals. Insolvent Debtor's bill:—Seven years act, expires 31st December. Provost Marshal's Bill—Clergy—Maroon Bills. Highway amended bill, engrossed and passed. [Here follows the private bills.]
WANTED ON HIRE, BY THE MONTH, A Young Negro Man. Enquire at the Ledger Office. Jan. 6.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHN GRANBERRY, President Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Dec. 14.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER. TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE. FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 13, 1809.
We feel extremely chagrined to be under the necessity of offering the PUBLICK LEDGER upon paper so very inferior in quality to that which we have heretofore used. But our readers may be assured that we are not in fault; an accident has happened to the mill from which we have always been supplied, and which we did not know until we received this inferior paper, when it was out of our power to procure better. We are assured, that early in the next month we shall be supplied with such as we have heretofore used; until when, we hope our friends will extend their indulgence. Ledger Office, Jan. } 6th, 1809. }
By some means we did not receive a Washington paper by Tuesday's mail, (though others received the Washington Federalist) whereby we were prevented from presenting our readers in our paper of Wednesday, with the proceedings in the House of Representatives on the passage of Mr. Giles's embargo bill, as amended and reported by the select committee, to whom it had been referred. Having not seen the bill as amended, we are not enabled to say what amendments it has received; but we infer from the debate, that they are not important, and that it has passed nearly in the shape in which it came from the Senate. The amendment to the second section is, however, important, as it places all citizens upon the same footing, the privilege of having their rights and property settled by a jury of their country, instead of depending upon executive favour. The truth of the case may now be given in evidence. Our readers will, no doubt, understand, that the bill must be returned to the Senate, for the concurrence of that body, before it will be sent to the President for his approbation. Very little, or no doubt remains with us, as to the passage of this law, which may emphatically be called a cincher.
It would be an act of supererogation in us to undertake an examination of all the objectionable, and we may add, odious features of this bill; the very brilliant and argumentative eloquence which has been exhibited against this measure, in the two Houses of Congress, leave but little or nothing to be said on the subject.
The people are not aware of the situation into which they are brought. They have parted with their power to participate "in the regulation of commerce" for the next four years. It will be in vain for them to endeavour to escape from the pressure of the embargo, by changing their representatives. Their efforts will be in vain, unless the President and Senate change their opinions. This shows the imprudence of passing embargo laws without limitation as to their term of duration.
It appears that an extra session of Congress is contemplated in May or June, and a resolution for that object, has been, as will be noticed in this day's paper, introduced into, and passed by the House of Representatives. The embargo will keep all fast at home, but whether the non-intercourse and military measures are to be suspended until the meeting of the extra session, we cannot undertake to say. We should apprehend that the former will most certainly be adopted to its fullest extent. It is an experiment, and if it fails, as we expect it will, the doctors can only shrug up their shoulders, and try something else. It is unfortunate that the benefit of experience is rejected. Our rulers seem determined not to be convinced that our intercourse with the belligerent nations is not essential to their existence or safety. When we speak of the belligerents, we mean only Great-Britain, because, as to France, she approves all our measures of restriction on commerce. We seem determined to keep pace with Holland, and the other dependencies of the emperor Napoleon in our anti-commercial decrees; the Dutch are to be pitied, because they cannot resist.
NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT. The debate on that subject, affords us, among many other matters, conclusive evidence that war against Great Britain only, is contemplated. We have always considered a war with France as absurd to speak of, and who ever takes the trouble to examine into the speeches of members and the writings of the present majority, must be satisfied that the conduct of France, monstrous as it has been, has given no serious offence to our rulers, or the party who support them.
It was some time since, that we took occasion to notice the independent conduct of the common council of London, in respect of the conduct of General Dalrymple. In this day's paper, our readers will find some proceedings of the house of assembly of Jamaica, which do honour to the patriotism and independence of that body.
It has been common with us in this country, to believe and assert, that civil rights, and liberty, were but little understood, or practised in any country but our own. But this resistance made to, and jealousy of the executive and military powers, are not unworthy of the applause, and imitation of the most free and enlightened nation.
RICHARD BRENT, Esq. has been elected a SENATOR of the United States for this state, for six years, from the 4th of March next. DIED—On Wednesday last Mr. William Hughes of this place, formerly a clerk in the office of the Marine Insurance Company.
Extract of a letter from Kingston, Jamaica, date 5th Dec. received by the Friends, arrived at Philadelphia. "We have just time by this opportunity to inform you, that owing to the sudden prorogation of the colonial assembly, no duty has been laid on American produce, nor can the attempt be renewed for six months."
If it be true, as the annexed extract declares that our minister at Paris applied to Buonaparte to embargo our vessels, he has much, very much to answer for to an injured and insulted country. North American.
Extract of a letter from a respectable American gentleman in France, to his friend in Boston dated 30th October, 1808. "No opportunity has offered to write to you since July last, and much fain least they should be still less frequent for the future, as there is a complete interdiction of American commerce to or from this country; the reason for it is, that our minister near this government has requested this government to lay an embargo on American vessels to prevent their trading under British licenses, because it is presumed that the government of the United States will not countenance such procedure."
[The report respecting the Governor of Delaware, refusing to order out the quota of the Militia of that State, called for by the President, appears by the following to be without foundation.] 10th December, 1808.
Sir, The secretary at war, by a late order, has required me to take effectual measures for having one thousand three hundred and thirty two officers included, of the militia of the state of Delaware detached and duly organized, armed and equipped, and held in readiness to march at a moment's warning, as the quota of this state of the detachment of one hundred thousand men from the militia of the several states and territories, authorized by the act of congress of the thirtieth of March last.—Of this number it is required that one twelfth be of artillery, one sixteenth cavalry, and from one sixteenth to one twelfth riflemen, and the residue infantry, or as nearly in these proportions as practicable, you will therefore proceed and have the draft completed as soon as possible.
I am authorised to accept as part of the above detachments, any company or companies of volunteers, either of artillery, cavalry, riflemen, or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, and it would be highly gratifying to me if the quota of the state could be completed by voluntary offers of services. (Signed) GEORGE TRUITT. Adjutant General Green.
The respective brigadier generals are required to furnish the following number of men out of their brigades, to complete the above orders—the first brigade, commanded by general Stockholm, four hundred and sixty men, (including officers) the second brigade, commanded by general Barret, four hundred and eleven men, (including officers) and the third brigade, commanded by general Fisher, four hundred and sixty-one men (including officers.) JESSE GREEN, Adj't. Gen. Concord, December 20th, 1808.
RICHMOND, January 7. List of Directors of the Bank of Virginia and its Branches, lately appointed.
For the Bank of Virginia. Abraham B. Venable, Benjamin Hatcher, Joseph Gallego, Gabriel Ralston, John H. Foushee, Gervas Storrs, Samuel Pleasants, William Wardlaw, Patrick Gibson, *David Bullock, *Robert Gamble, *John Tompkins, *George Jefferson.
For the Office at Fredericksburgh. David C. Ker, John Minor, John T. Brooke, John Mercer, Hugh Mercer, John Taliaferro, Charles L. Carter, Thomas Goodwin, Robert Patton, George French, *William S. Stone, *John Hollingsworth, *John T. Daniel.
For the Office at Norfolk. Richard E. Lee, Alexander C. Jordan, Samuel Marsh, Dr. James Taylor, William B. Lamb, Samuel Mosely, Martin Fisk, Christopher Fry, George McIntosh, John Southgate, *George Newton, *William B. Selden, *John Brown.
For the Office at Petersburg. Robert Birchett, James Byrne, Alexander Brown, Joel Hammon, William Bowden, Archibald Baugh, William Clark, Paul Nash, Robert Walker, *Benjamin Edwards, *Samuel Christian, *William C. Boswell, *William Potts.
Those marked thus* are new members.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. The Senate have passed the bill for the continuance of the Mediterranean fund; have receded from their amendment of twelve additional revenue cutters, which bill is consequently passed; and have proposed amendments to the bill of the House authorising the employment of an additional number of seamen, so as to reinstate the provisions of their own all for the entire equipment of all the publick armed ships.
On Wednesday Mr. Lloyd offered the following resolution:
That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate all the official as well as informal correspondence between Mr. Rose, the late British minister to the United States and the secretary of state or any other officer of this government, which has not already been communicated to congress.
AT PRIVATE SALE, 4,000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, 20 hds. LOAF SUGAR. By Sol: Marks, jr. Det. 30.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, January 4.
NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT.
Mr. Story said, that if the house did not wish to be considered as slumbering at their posts, it was proper that they should, after determining that they would not submit to the orders and decrees of the belligerents, adopt some efficient system of warfare, if war must be the result.
Resolved, That the committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the president of the United States, as relates to our military and naval establishments, be instructed to inquire into the expediency of increasing our naval establishment, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. D. R. Williams asked of the gentlemen, against whom was this force to be applied? From what source could any considerable increase be made? He presumed, as the gentleman appeared to have his mind so fully made up on the subject, that he had made the necessary calculations, and would favour the house with them.
Mr. Gardner observed, that a bill for putting our present navy into service was already before the house.
Mr. Story hoped this course would not be given to his motion; for it might be perfectly proper not to order the whole naval force to be put into actual service, and yet it might be very proper to prepare an additional naval force.
The passage of this resolution would not decide the principle; it was barely for enquiry. Would not gentlemen enquire whether an increase of the naval force might not be proper?
Mr. Story said, he could not believe that the gentleman from South-Carolina wished to see this game played again. He hoped that he would prepare a force to protect us against every foe.
Mr. D. R. Williams said that the gentleman must excuse him for saying that he had pursued the Eastern mode of propounding other questions instead of answering those which had been put to him.
Mr. Nicholas said that there appeared to be a difference of opinion among gentlemen as to the mode of preparing for action. It was unquestionably necessary, he observed, that the house should come to some decision on the subject.
N.) that a difference of opinion as to the species of preparation to be made, will prevent us from making any. Until some decision be made we shall be perpetually embarrassed in this way.
Mr. Iyon said that it was well known that he had never been inimical to naval force.
The question on ordering Mr. Story's proposition to lie on the table, was carried, 47 to 38.
From the Washington Federalist.
THURSDAY, January 5.
[After disposing of some private business, on account of which will appear in our next.]
On motion of Mr. Nicholas the house went into committee of the whole on the bill from the Senate, to enforce or make more effectual the embargo laws.
Mr. Elliott again resumed his objections to the bill.
The house immediately took up the bill with the amendments.
The amendments to the second section of the bill which go to allow evidence of accident to be received in cases of violations of the embargo, was spoken against by Mr. Love.
Mr. Story also supported the amendments to the second section.
All the amendments reported by the committee of the whole were agreed to by the house.
Mr. Pitkin moved to amend the ninth section by striking out that part of it which authorises the collector to take into their custody any specie or articles of domestic produce which may be found in carts, waggons, sleighs or any other carriage.
He was followed by Messrs. Livermore and Dana in favour, and Messrs. Basset and Eppes against striking out.
Mr. Sturgess moved to amend the thirteenth section so that instead of continuing the act in force until the repeal of the embargo law, it should cease on the first day of June next.
Mr. Blount moved to amend the proposed amendment by adding thereto the words "and that from and after the said first day of March next it shall be lawful for the president of the United States to issue such letters of marque and reprisal to such citizens of the United States as may apply for the same, against the ships, vessels and property of such of the belligerents having in force orders and decrees infringing the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the United States."
Mr. Elliott said that he would vote these words to the proposed section; but he would also vote to reject the new section as amended.
Mr. Williams had thought the gentleman too well versed in the wiles of legislative manœuvre to be so taken in.
Mr. Blount withdrew his amendment, giving notice at the same time that he should renew his motion if that of the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Sturgess) prevailed.
A spirited debate ensued in which the amendment of Sturgess was eloquently advocated by Mr. Dana in an ingenious speech of about half an hour, and by Messrs. Quincy, Masters, Livermore, and Iyon.
Mr. Elliott then spoke at length in support of the amendment, taking a wide view of the subject of the embargo in connection with our foreign relations.
The question then was "shall the bill be engrossed for a third reading?"
Mr. Livermore next spoke. He took a comprehensive view of our foreign relations, and of the embargo policy.
Mr. Dana moved to strike out the 11th section, which gives the power to employ military force, and defines the mode in which it is to be employed.
At 4 o'clock, Friday morning, Mr. Upham observed that no motion had been made this morning for an adjournment.
Mr. Van Dyke made a chaste, eloquent and argumentative speech against the principles of the bill.
An immediate third reading of the bill was called for by Mr. Sturgess.
The question was then taken on its having a third reading, and carried. Ayes 73, nays 29.
After a few observations from Mr. Masters the question was taken by ayes and noes, "shall the bill pass," and carried, ayes 71, noes 32.
YEAS—Messrs. Alexander, L. J. Alston, W. Alston, Jr., Bacon, Bard, Barker, Basset, Bibb, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Boyd, Boyle, Brown, Butler, Calhoun, G. W. Campbell, Clay, Clapton, Cutts, Deane, Desha, Eppes, Fisk, Franklin, Gholson, Jr., Green, Heister, Holland, Holmes, Howard, Humphreys, J. G. Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Kenan, Kirkpatrick, Lambert, Macoun, Marion, Montgomery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jeremiah Morrow, Jn. Morrow, Nelson, Newbold, Newton, Nicholas, Porter, Jn. Rea (Penn.) Jn. Rhea, (Tenn.) J. Richards, M. Richards, Seaver, Shaw, Smilie, J. K. Smith, John Smith, Storer, Joseph Story, Taylor, Troup, Van Allen, Verplanck, Wharton, Whitehill, Wilbour, D. R. Williams, A. Wilson, Winn—71.
NAYS—Messrs. Champion, Chittenden, Culpepper, Dana, Davenport, Jr., Ely, Gardener, Gardner, Garnett, Goldsborough, Harris, Rd. Jackson, Jenkins, J. Lewis, Jr., Livermore, Lyon, Masters, Milnor, Moseley, T. Pitkin, Jr., Quincy, Russel, Sloan, Stanfield, Stedman, Sturgis, Taggart, Tallmadge, Upham, Van Cortlandt, Van Dyke, Van Rensselaer—32.
Saturday, December 7.
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.
The house were engaged till near five o'clock today in discussing the following resolution proposed by Mr. Smilie, which was finally agreed to, 62 to 21: "Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire into the propriety of providing by law for the meeting of Congress at an earlier period than the 1st Monday in December next, with leave to report by bill or otherwise."
The debate on this resolution involved the question, whether it would not be proper, before the 1st day of December, viz. in the middle of May or beginning of June, essentially to change the attitude of the nation, if no change took place in the measures of foreign powers?
Williams, Macon, Holland, Alexander, Tallmadge, and Sanford, either opposed the resolution directly, or advocated its postponement.
We are prevented, by want of room, from giving a further account of this day's proceedings.
Intelligencer.
ROBBING THE MAILS.
A MAN has been apprehended upon suspicion of having robbed the Mail; with a view to lead to his conviction, it has been thought advisable to publish the description of a Note passed by him.
THIRTY PIECES RUSSIA CANVASS.
OF THE FIRST QUALITY, For Sale for Cash, by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. January 13.
NORFOLK DRAWBRIDGE.
Extract from the proceedings of the Company at their annual meeting, on the second Monday in January, 1809.
RESOLVED, That the regulation heretofore made, allowing persons to pass and return during the same day, for a single toll, or 4 3/4, be repealed, and that from and after Monday next, the 16th inst., the Toll-Keepers shall demand and receive the full tolls as regulated by law, excepting always those from this regulation who have, or may contract for their passage by the year.
Luke Wheeler, President. John Southgate, Robert Maitland, Walter Herron. January 13.
WANTED ON RENT, A HOUSE, in a convenient part of the Town, for a small family.
Apply to the Printer. January 13.
Five Hundred Barrels of FLOUR, or other Goods, will be taken at half freight to New-Orleans, in the Ship Six Sisters (she having special permission) if immediate application is made to Peter Wirgman, Exchange Coffee House. January 13.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber on Wednesday the 11th instant, an apprentice lad named GEORGE BRYANT, about 17 or 18 years of age, of a light complexion, has remarkable large feet; had on when he absconded, a blue jacket, from harbouring or carrying off any person.
BEVERLEY BAYTON. Portsmouth, January 13, 1809. 3t
To Masters, Mates, and Mariners.
INFORMATION WANTED.
THE SCHOONER EXPERIMENT, ROBERT LAWRENCE, Master, Sailed from Norfolk, in Virginia, some time in the month of February, 1806, bound on a voyage to Rio Janeiro, and River of Plate, in South-America.
Information has been lately received that the said schooner was at the Island of Goree on the Coast of Africa, some time in April of the same year, from which she departed the day after her arrival there, and has not been heard of since, by information that can be relied on.
The Schooner was on her first voyage, Virginia built, of about 95 tons, coppered to light water mark, and had the appearance of a remarkable fast sailing vessel.
Any person who can give information respecting the above vessel and master, or either, will do a singular service in communicating it to THOMAS FITZSIMMONS, Esq. President of the Delaware Insurance Company, of Philadelphia; JOHN CORFIX JONES, Esq. of Boston, or to the Subscriber.
JOHN GRANBERY, President of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk. Norfolk, November 28, 1808. Gw
[The Editors of the following papers are desired to insert this advertisement three times a week for six weeks in their respective papers, and transmit their accounts to the Office of the Publick Ledger, viz. North American and American, Baltimore; United States Gazette and Aurora, Philadelphia; New-York Gazette and Citizen, New-York; Boston Gazette, Boston; American, Providence (R.I.) Gazette, Salem; Gazette of Maine, Portland; and the Courier of Charleston.]
The CARGO of the British Schooner Commerce, captain Collins, consisting of COFFEE and SUGAR.
For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. Dec. 5.
Gould's Packet will sail for Baltimore on SUNDAY next. Jan. 13.

FOR NEW-ORLEANS. The American Ship ELIZABETH, 300 tons burthen, Timothy Tuffs, Master, in complete order, will be ready to depart the 25th inst. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to
C. & F. Whittle, Who are Landing per Gould's packet, a parcel of Choice Baltimore WHISKEY. Jan. 4.
FOR RENT. A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also,
That commodious House on Catha- rine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad- joining the subscriber: they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.
Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker.
August 15. The Members of the Dismal Swamp Company, are requested to meet at Suffolk on the 28th of December. That place is preferred for a meeting, because it is a very small distance from the land, and the members will have better opportunity of information as to the whole business of the company than at any other place—Those who may not attend will be pleased to give powers to others to act for them.
Dec. 2. William Nelson, } Managers. John Bracken, } Corbin Griffin, }
At the particular request of some of the Mem- bers, the Meeting is postponed to the 17th of Janu- ary, and also Williamsburg appointed instead of Suf- folk.
Wm. Nelson, J. Bracken, Corbin Griffin. 117(hb) December 19.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheu- matick Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various dis- orders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the ut- most stretch of medical investigation. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been re- nowned for the superiority of his prescription in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects of one of these affec- tions, render the medicines which he recommended of in- valuable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary ef- ficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so un- peachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtue of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops. Large quantities have already been vendred, and the sale is now be- come so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certi- ficates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Tes- timonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases per- formed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to my di- rections, they effected a radical cure to such a degree, as to render my hand by the time useful, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed.
I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others.
(Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an in- jury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutch- es. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recom- mended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invari- able success.
(Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plumt Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with ve- ry violent rheumatick pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatick affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand.
MARY TAYLOR.
The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S
Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumn- al fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly ser- viceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are ex- posed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Black- ing, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beau- tifies the leather. Worms cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experi- ence; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recom- mended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are exposed much to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse.
The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMER- VELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
If here also may be had,
The IMPERIAL WASH,
And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
FOR RENT, That delightful little FARM, Belonging to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, SITUATED on Elizabeth River and Tanner's Creek, ad- joining the land of the quarantine house, containing a- bout 65 acres, the greatest part of which is cleared and fi- for immediate culture; has on it a good comfortable dwell- ing house, kitchen, &c. for a small family, a most excel- lent garden, apple and peach orchard, and its convenience to the best fish, oysters, and Norfolk market, must render it desirable and valuable.
For terms apply to
D. R. Waddy.
ALSO, FOR RENT, A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing about 260 acres, in the county of Princess Anne, adjoining the tract now advertised for sale by Mr. Tully Ro- binson. This tract is well timbered and well worth the at- tention of a good farmer, who might in a short time put it in a state of high cultivation.
And for Hire,
A Valuable BLACKSMITH, With a complete set of Tools. For terms apply as above, or to Capt. Thomas Calvert, near Kempsville. Dec. 12. tf
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are desired to make im- mediate payment; and those having claims to ren- der them properly attested, to
D. R. WADDEY, Adm'r. Nov. 16. tf
MACKINDER & WHITE,
OFFER FOR SALE, FOR CASH or APPROVED NOTES,
2000 barrels NAVAL STORES, 100 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 28 bales New Orleans do. 62 barrels APPLE BRANDY, 8 hds. Richmond TOBACCO, 20 hogsheads York-River, do. 24 hds. Petersburg, do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 22 pipes HOLLAND GIN, 9 pipes COUNTRY GIN, 100 boxes FRESH IMPERIAL } TEAS. and GUNPOWDER } 40 boxes YOUNG HYSON }
And 500 bds. Fresh Alexandria Superfine FLOUR
ALSO,
A General Assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable to the Season. Nov. 14. tf
The Subscriber being about to leave
this State, is anxious to settle his individual affairs. Those having claims against him are requested to hand them in for settlement—and those indebted, to make immediate pay- ment.
James Brown. Dec. 28.
TO HIRE.
A Negro Man
Accustomed to plantation work. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 28.
A BARGAIN OFFERED,
In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be ad- vantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and being surrounded by water, and 8 or 10 miles from the sea. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the o- ther heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings. Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood.
Tully Robinson. Dec. 7. tf
Norfolk Borough,
At a quarterly session court held the 28th day of No- vember, 1808.
The Marine Insurance Company of Nor- folk, } Against } Felix Corran, Michael Corran, Noble and } In Chancery. Arbuthnot, & Co and Theodoric Arm- misted. } DEFENDANTS.
THE defendant Felix Corran not having entered his ap- pearance and given security according to the act of as- sembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Felix Corran do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the bill of the Plaintiffs, and that a copy of this or- der be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough: and it is fur- ther ordered that the defendants Michael Corran, Noble and Arbuthnot, & Co. and Theodoric Armisted, who have ef- fects of the said Felix Corran in their hands do not pay, con- vey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, (Teste,) Wm. Sharp, c. c. Dec. 2.
FOR RENT,
That convenient BRICK HOUSE in
Market Square, at present occupied in part by Mr. Fabre— it is well calculated for two Grocery Stores below, and will be neatly fitted above for the residence of family—pos- session given the first of January. Apply to William A. Armisted. Dec 14. 9w
For SALE, by the Subscriber,
50 tierces RICE; 30 bales COTTON.
GEORGE RAINCOCK. Dec. 16. 1m
TURKS ISLAND SALT.
3000 bushels Turks Island Salt now
on board the brig Alert, captain Hatchard, from
Turks Island, for sale by William Pennock. Dec. 21.
27,000 feet MAHOGANY,
5 ton LOGWOOD,
3 do. BRAZALETTO,
60 lb. TORTOISESHELL,
being the Cargo of the British Schooner Hannah, from Honduras, landing this day on our wharf. And for Sale, by C. & F. Whittle. ** We will batter 300 hds. Petersburg tobacco for co- lonial produce Dec. 28.
Phoenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK.
INSURANCE UPON SHIPS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following pre- miums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.
One month 12 1/2 cents per $100 Two do. 20 do. Three do. 25 do. Four do. 30 do. Five do. 35 do. Six do. 40 do. Seven do. 45 do. Eight do. 50 do. Nine do. 55 do. Ten do. 60 do. Eleven do. 65 do. Twelve do. 70 do.
The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo.
Richard Taylor, Agent. Dec. 19.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the public for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Grip- ings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many re- spectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and
builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the public, as an incontestible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robert- son's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by ta- king Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immedi- ately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure ex- plain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine,
Sir, your humble servant, WM. JULION.
MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, July 22nd, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water
Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robert- son's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before. As I consider your me- dicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abid- ing by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effect- ed my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
MR. DYOTT. Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES.
Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street,
Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the public and benefit of the af- flicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breath and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
MR. T. W. DYOTT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the public may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which rested on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the public, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
MR. DYOTT. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the pro- prietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Phi- ladelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Peterburg. May 23. lawly
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
JOHN O'CONNOR,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Inhabitants of Portsmouth and Gosport, that he will open SCHOOL on Monday the 16th instant, in the House next to Captain William King's; where he will teach READING, WRITING, A- RITHMETICK, Accounts in the Italian manner, or by the way of double entry, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY and ENGLISH GRAMMAR.
He assures such gentlemen as may please to honour him with the instruction of their children, &c. that the strict- est degree of attention will be paid to their morals and con- duct, as well as to their literary pursuits. Portsmouth, Jan. 11. 2*
FOR SALE
In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel
can come along side,
15,000 bushels of CORN,
2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton.
Also,
4000 bushels coarse SALT,
150 sacks Ground Alum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthen-ware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9. tf
FOR SALE,
3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT,
Now on board the Sloop Julian, Capt. Stowe. Also,
21,000 feet MAHOGANY,
A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granbery. September 21. tf
The CARGO of the British Brig Meanwell, from
St. Kitts—Consisting of
Prime SUGAR and MOLASSES,
For Sale, by C. & F. Whittle. Dec. 5.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain
Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the
Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps,
Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory—He has also
Soat Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with
these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care
and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its
vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union.
His Stock at present is as good as this country can fur-