Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-11-04 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4, 1805.
[NO. 48.]
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District Court of the United States, for the South Carolina District, 6th September, 1804.
Henry Rose, vs. Himili, Gronings, and a quantity of Coffee. } DECREE.
Although two separate libels have been filed in this cause, yet it has been considered all along, as forming but one suit; there have been also, separate claims interposed, and the pleadings are made up in both cases separate, but all the evidence adduced, and the arguments of counsel have in a great measure, considered this cause in one view only, with the exception of its being contended, that the claimants Gronings, are in a different situation, as being purchasers without notice and at second hand, of a part only of the coffee in dispute. The libels, which are transcripts of each other, state, that the schooner Sarah, commanded by Joshua Herbert, and Henry Rose, as supercargo for the owners, American citizens, residing at Norfolk, in Virginia, being on a voyage from Port-au-Prince, where she had taken a cargo entirely belonging to citizens of the United States, and bound to Virginia, was on the 24th February last, on the high seas a few leagues from the Island of Cuba, forcibly taken possession of, by a French privateer called L'Francoise, commanded by one Dominique, and carried into Baracoa under Danish colours; where without any investigation or condemnation, according to the established Laws of Nations, the cargo was sold and disposed of, to a certain Ramond Cott, either on his own account, or as agent for others, and the greater part thereof, clandestinely removed in the night from the said schooner Sarah, on board the schooner Example, commanded by the said Cott, and brought into this port by her, in the month of March last, where it was attached by process from this court, on account of the former owners. To this libel, two several claims and answers have been filed, one by J. J. Himili, as consignee and agent for Nathaniel Bingley, a citizen of Virginia, and owner of twenty-eight hogsheads, two tierces, and six sacks of coffee, imported in the schooner Sarah, and arrested as stated in the libel;—The other by Lewis and R. Gronings, as owners of forty hogsheads of coffee imported in the schooner Example, and arrested as also stated in the libel.
The claimants neither admit or deny the allegations in the libels, having as they allege, no knowledge thereof, but say that they had heard and believe, that the schooner Sarah and cargo, were captured as there stated, and were forfeited by the laws of France, for trading with the brigands of Hispaniola—the claims and answers further state, that the said Henry Rose, fully sensible of the forfeiture incurred, and to prevent the delay incidental to condemnation, which only could be effected by sending to the tribunal of St. Domingo, agreed to purchase the vessel and a part of the cargo from the commander of the privateer on terms settled between them without waiting for a formal condemnation.—The claimants further state, that they have heard and believe that a regular condemnation had been made of vessel and cargo, at one of the ports of St. Domingo, which was detained for forty days by some accidental causes, and afterwards forwarded to the Captain of the privateer.—The claimants further state, that a special agent had been sent to procure a copy of the condemnation; and contend, that admitting the capture as stated in the libel, yet as the sale was with the assent of the actor in the first instance, and since sanctioned by the decree of condemnation, as they have heard and believe—therefore their right and title is good in law, and the libel ought to be dismissed. Replications have been filed to these claims and answers which admit the purchase of the schooner Sarah, by the said Henry Rose, and the claims and answer in relation thereto, but protest against every other part of the same.
From this view and statement of the pleadings, several questions have been made and argued upon, by the different counsel—
 1st—As to the identity of the articles.  2nd—As to the legality of the capture.  3rd—As to any change of property by capture.  4th—Whether the libelant's title to the property, is such as will entitle him to maintain suit for the same. 
In considering these questions, I will begin with the last, viz.—Whether under existing circumstances of the trade to Port-au-Prince, the actors could acquire property in any article purchased there.
The counsel for the claimants, have with great ingenuity, contended this point, and adduced a variety of reasoning to prove that the cargo of the schooner Sarah, having been purchased in a Brigand port, the title is bad in the first instance, and that they derive no property from the purchase, whereon to found a claim.—Admitting the force of this argument, as far as it may apply in a court of the nation claiming the jurisdiction, and where this is stated to be an offence—the question occurs, is this court competent to decide?—The proclamation said to have been issued, forbidding such trade, is not produced—Hearsay evidence of its being issued is brought forward, but in such a loose and vague way as to afford no precise knowledge of its tenor, and even if it did exist, it being only a municipal law of that country, this court can have no cognizance of a breach of it.
The case of the Walsingham Packet, quoted from 2nd Robinson, 77, does not apply.—The question there was, whether a British court of admiralty, was not bound to take notice of a flagrant breach of the municipal laws of that country, as respected the transactions of their own subjects coming immediately before them—even there the principle was not recognized in the court below, but on appeal to the superior court, it was established and affirmed, that a British claimant could not interplead himself in that court to a restitution of property, which by his own shewing, had been employed in an illicit trade.—Is there any similarity between that and the present case?
By the 9th section of the Judiciary act, this court has jurisdiction of all civil causes of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction, including all seizures under laws of import, navigation or trade, where the seizures are made within their respective districts, either on land or water, as well as upon the high seas—and also of all suits for penalties or forfeiture incurred under "the laws of the United States," but will this give jurisdiction as to any offences against
the municipal laws of other countries?—Surely not. The case was assimilated to that of blockade—one is recognized by the law of nations, or treaty, which is tantamount, between the parties of the treaty.—The other is merely municipal—but I will suppose a neutral vessel had escaped from a blockaded port, and is captured for having entered it contrary to the law of nations, and this vessel is afterwards re-captured, will it be contended, that the original owner, in a court of his own nation, cannot claim his property on payment of salvage, because he had committed a breach of the laws of nations? The entering the blockaded port, was only illegal, as to the nation at war—the party does it at his peril, he runs the risque, and is amenable to the offended nation, if caught.—Do policies of insurance become void, because of this illegality in the trade? The premium of insurance rises according to the risk, but the contract is not vitiated by a breach of the municipal laws of other states.—On this point, therefore, I am decidedly of opinion, that this court has no jurisdiction.
I will now consider whether any change of property has taken place; and here it might be sufficient to say, that no evidence on that point, has been produced, except the seizure and carrying the Sarah into Baracoa, and the consequent possession for 24 hours and upwards, which was contended on the authority of Vattel to be sufficient. To this I answer, that it seems to be the settled law of nations at this day that before ship or goods can be disposed of by the captor, there must be a regular judicial proceeding, wherein both parties may be heard, and condemnation thereupon as prize in a court of admiralty, judging by the law of nations and treaties; this is laid down in the famous answer to the Russian memorial and reported in Collet Juduce, page 135, and the law there stated has never been controverted since.—In Douglass, 591, Lindo vs. Rodney, Lord Mansfield declared the unanimous opinion of the court—That no property vests in any goods taken at sea or land till a sanction of condemnation. This was recognized and established in this state in the case quoted from Bay's Rep. 471, then the court declared they could by no means assent to the doctrine from Vattel, which was relied on with such apparent earnestness in this cause also, and after referring to numerous authorities the judges declared that after all those authorities and the reason of the thing itself which appears to be a part of the acknowledged law of nation a bare dictum of Vattel, however respectable his authority may in other respects, is not of sufficient weight to justify the position contended for. It is stated in the pleadings that the party consented to the sale or transfer, no proof however is produced on that point, I shall therefore pass it over, as well as the next relation to the legality of the capture, that being already considered fully in the first part of this decree.
The last and only remaining question to be considered is respecting the identity of the articles libelled against.—It appears from the return of the marshal on the first warrant that he arrested 28 hds. 2 tierces and 6 sacks of coffee, which by the claim and answer of Mr. Himili he acknowledges to have been imported in the schooner Sarah and consigned to him by Nathaniel Bingley. This part of the Sarah's cargo, had never been removed from the time it was shipped at Port-au-Prince until the Sarah arrived in this port, and the counsel for the claimant acknowledge the evidence as respects these articles, strong though not conclusive. I have no doubt on the matter, and therefore decree restitution thereof with costs.—The marshal returns on the second warrant, that he had arrested 40 hds. coffee as mentioned therein, part marked WP and part HR, these marks agree with the original invoice at Port-au-Prince.—They were imported here and landed from the schooner Example, capt. Cott, as appears by his manifest delivered to Mr. Thompson, the boarding officer.—It appears that he purchased part of the schooner's cargo at Baracoa; that the schooner Example, which he commanded there, was carried along side the Sarah and took out great part of her cargo in the night and brought it to this port. Richard Smallwood, a custom-house officer, weighed the cargo of the schooner Example, it consisted of hds. and bags of coffee and part in bulk—some of the hds. were marked HR, but the R was scratched over by the mate to make it agree with the permit.
Park Avery says, Mr. Groning purchased 81 hds. and other small parcels of coffee from Mr. Himili in May last, imported in the schooner Example by the mark H; there was WP and HR on some, others had been rubbed out, and some of those marked HR erased, but this had been done prior to Mr. Groning's purchase, who was ignorant of any claim to them.
Capt. Miur proved the removal of part of the cargo from the Sarah to the Example at Baracoa, at night.
James Gabeau proved the landing of about 80 hds. of coffee from the schooner Example, marked WP, he shaved the marks out from the hds.
Capt. Dickinson saw 40 hds. of coffee turned out of Mr. Groning's store, he could make out the old marks of WP and HR, one of which had a paint brush run across it.
Mr. Martel was present when the marshal seized 40 hds. coffee from Mr. Groning—the marks were scratched out, some with a painter's brush, others with a cooper's axe, the original marks, however, WP and HR were still discernable, and the whole were now marked H, many of those marked WP, were done by himself at Port-au-Prince.
Mr. Ludiman, the deputy marshal, says he seized 40 hds. of coffee in Mr. Groning's possession, who said he had purchased them from Mr. Himili—they had been originally marked in the center of the head WP and HR, some were rubbed off and others blackened over, and they were all new marked with the letter H.
Here then is evidence of 82 hds. with these marks having been landed from the Example—Evidence of part of the cargo of the Sarah being put on board of her in the night; further evidence of the cargo of the Sarah having been purchased by capt. Cott for Mr. Bingley, of his consigning it to Mr. Himili, and Mr. Himili selling it to Mr. Groning—all the marks being altered after her arrival here, but they were so visible as to be plainly distinguished and all this from the evidence of seven different witnesses.
Compare this with the case quoted from Robinson Rep. 328, then the court said it did not absolutely appear, that the ship was the same, and the property may have undergone a conversion by fair sale—Here there can be no doubt either as to vessel or goods, it is scarcely possible ever to obtain clearer evidence than that before the court.—The articles are the same and no evidence is produced, to show that the original owners have ever been legally divested of them. I am therefore of opinion that restitution without costs. As to Mr. Groning's they were innocent purchases, and although they may have their remedy over, yet they ought not to be saddled with the costs of this libel, theirs is different from Bingley's purchase who knew the situation of the vessel and
cargo, as capt. Miur says, he heard him declare that the captain of the privateer was wrong to give up the vessel's papers, as there would be some difficulty in condemning her, let these parties therefore each pay their own costs.
As notice of an appeal has been publickly given, I have entered more fully into the reason of my decree, than usual—I have maturely weighed the arguments of the counsel and considered the circumstances of this case and having determined to the best of my judgement; I rest perfectly satisfied with the decision of the superior tribunals.
APRIL, 1805.
Henry Rose, vs. J. J. Himili, and a quantity of Coffee. } DECREE.
The proceedings in this case, are similar to those in the cause between the same parties, which was determined before me on the 6th of September last.—In the decree then delivered, I stated, that although two separate libels had been filed, yet they had been considered as forming but one suit—and the parties agreed that all the evidence then produced, should be applied to both cases.
But as new evidence has since been adduced, and which is contended on the part of the claimant to be final and conclusive, it has been necessary to reconsider the testimony as far as relates to the case now before the court. It is contended by the advocates for the actor, that two points only are necessary to be considered.—1st. Whether the property libelled against is established by sufficient proof, to be the same that was seized on the high seas, and carried into Baracoa and there sold? 2dly. Whether the right of the original owner has undergone any change?
In support of these points, the whole evidence as to the identity of the articles, has been recapitulated, and the new evidence of Mr. Bingley, who was mate of the Sarah when captured, and who purchased and shipped by his own shewing, all the remainder of Sarah's cargo, that could not be stowed in the Example, and consigned it to the claimant by the Sarah—this in addition to the former evidence is contended to be fully sufficient as to the first point.
As to the second, whether the right of the original owner has undergone any change, a variety of arguments have been used, and a number of cases produced to show that no change of property has taken place, particularly that the decree of condemnation which could not be procured on the former trial, but is now produced and filed, and can have no operation on the present question, because that decree is dated the 14th of July, 1804, and is grounded on an ordinance of the Governor-General of St. Domingo, dated the 10th of March preceding, where it appears from evidence before the court that the capture was made on the 23d February, 1804, fifteen days prior to the ordinance for a breach of which she is condemned; and that the process of this court under which this suit was commenced, issued in April, three months before the date of the decree of condemnation.—A number of cases were produced to show, that property taken on the high seas cannot be changed but by condemnation, and that must be done by courts of competent jurisdiction; and also, that it must appear that the property was condemned either as contraband, or belonging to an enemy.—That in the present case the offence stated in the decree of condemnation, being for a breach of municipal laws, the court could have no jurisdiction, unless seizure was made within juridical limits, and not on the high seas.
For the claimant it was contended—1st. That it was incumbent on the actor to show a good title to the articles in the first instance.—2dly. That he has been divested of it improperly by the suit, and it was contended with great earnestness that Port-au-Prince, at the time of the purchase, being possessed by the brigands, no sale by them could be legal, and therefore the actor having no good title in the first instance, cannot claim the justice of this court, and—3dly. That the capture was made in such a way as to enable the purchasers to hold against all persons whatsoever. It was also contended, that although the decree of condemnation recites the ordinance of the governor-general of the 10th of March only, yet there were previous ordinances of a similar nature against trade with the brigands, and that the director part of the decree being the substance, and that declaring the property to be condemned, is fully sufficient, and that the reasoning on which it is founded, cannot affect the decree itself.
That let the grounds of condemnation be what they may, by a competent court having jurisdiction, if the sale is made even before condemnation, it is conclusive as to purchasers.
Much time was consumed in producing a number of cases, in Insurance cases, which vary extremely from the present, as also respecting condemnation, where the vessel was not immediately within the jurisdiction of the court but in another country.
I do not think it necessary, at present, to go over all these arguments and cases again. I have formerly decided on the point, and find the case of 4th Robertson, support that decision. In my former decree, I examined minutely all the evidence as to the identity of the property, and if any further proof was wanting, that is fully supplied by Mr. Bingley's.
The only question, therefore, now necessary for me to investigate, is whether the decree of condemnation filed in this court, is final and conclusive, or whether this court under the peculiar circumstances of this case may not, if it shall be found irrelevant, say so.—In that decree, I also delivered my opinion, that no transfer of property could legally take place so as to divest the former owner, without a regular previous condemnation by a court having competent jurisdiction; how will this apply to the case now before me.
The property libelled is forcibly taken possession of on the high seas, 23d February, 1804. The sale is made soon after, and the property brought to Charleston, the 22d April following, where it was attached by process of this court, no condemnation of this property took place until the 13th of July following, and the only ground stated for such condemnation, is an ordinance of the Governor-General of St. Domingo, dated the 10th March preceding, and subsequent to the capture—but it is alleged that there was proof of another ordinance forbidding the trade, in a former cause, if so, it should have been produced again, and made an exhibit if reliance thereon was contemplated. I hold myself bound to determine only according to law, and the evidence produced or admitted in each case.—It might be sufficient for me on this occasion, barely to refer to former decisions, where I have thought it necessary that a regular condemnation should precede a sale, unless by order of court, with consent of parties, or in case of perishable articles.
But when a decree of condemnation is brought forward, and relied on, and it appears on the face of it, that it is grounded on an ordinance, and that a mu-
nicipal one, passed subsequent to the capture, ought not the decree to be opened and examined; and can this in any manner shake the established doctrine that decrees of foreign tribunals ought to be respected—I think not—had the property been condemned as belonging to an enemy, or as contraband of war, I should have thought myself bound not to interfere, and the only remedy left to the owners, would be that pointed out by the counsel for the claimant—to apply to the court of the party where the condemnation was made, or to the executive of the party injured.
But in the present case, as the property of the actor, was actually brought into their own jurisdiction long before any judicial decision had taken place elsewhere, and the marshal of this court had the custody of it at least three months prior to any such decision; that alone might have been cause for ordering restitution, but when in addition to this it appears, that the decree, declaring this legal prize, is stated to be in pursuance of a local ordinance, and that made subsequent to the seizure, I hold myself bound under the circumstances of this cause, to support the libel filed in the cause.
And do order adjudge and decree, that the prayer thereof which claims restitution be granted. As it does not appear that the claimant was any way concerned in the capture, or that there were any collusion between him and the captors, I therefore order, that each party pay their own cost.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment
John Hamilton.
October 14. 201
TO RENT,
(At reservation since the 1st day of October.) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Proudfoot. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson.
September 6. 134
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship PETER, lying at my Wharf, 1239 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots.
A. Maclure.
September 15. 148
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE,
Have received per Ship Fredonia, Captain Malcolm, from Liverpool, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres, Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms.
THEY HAVE FOR HIRE, TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS.
September 15. 147
40 Barrels New-York Prime PORK, Received per Schooner Rising States, Captain J. Newcomb. For sale by Phinebas Dana & Co.
October 7. 190
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder.
September 9. 195
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 57th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel.
John Hamilton.
114
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Brig Brother, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, } For sale by William Pennock.
August 2. 87
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANET, Boush, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are
 17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  15 do. of Rose Blankets.  8 do. Stripe do.  9 do. White and Red Flannels.  10 do. White Plains and Kerseys.  12 do. Seine do.  14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks.  6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  2 do. Yarn Hose.  2 do. Carpeting and Carpets.  8 do. Mixed Feamaughts.  16 Boxes Boys' and Mens Hats.  6 Trunks of Manchester.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.  50 Casks Shot.  150 Kegs of Gunpowder.  40 Casks Nails.  4 do. Seine Twine.  6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose.  3 Bales of Osnaburgs.  Fleecy Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.  The above packages are well assorted.
September 16. 145
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, viz.
  10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb.   8d, do. 9d per lb.   Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb.   6d, do. 10d per lb.   4d, do. 3s. per M.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb.   6d, do. 4s 6d per M.   4d, do. 3s do.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY.
March 18. 308

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4, 1805.
Having procured two decrees pronounced by JUDGE BEE, in the District Court of the United States, for the South-Carolina District, in which some important principles are investigated, and thinking it very probable that many of our fellow-citizens may have property in similar circumstances, we have published them in the first page of this day's paper.
It is proper to remark that there was an appeal from the District to the Circuit Court, where the decree of the former Court was reversed, this latter decree we have not seen, but from it there is an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States, where the cause will be finally decided.
The depredations to which the commerce of the United States is daily exposed, calls for the interference of our government, and the aid of every citizen in suggesting remedies which may be applied with probable effect to restraining the mischief. It is a sound age that one of the best modes of preventing the commissions of bad acts, is to lessen the inducements for committing them. It evidently appears, that if any mode could be adopted to lessen the value of the vessels when captured, the inducements to capture them would be diminished in the same proportion.
It is a fact well known, that of the number of American vessels that have been captured, and condemned in the courts of the belligerent powers, that more than two thirds were purchased by citizens of the United States, and employed under the flag of this country. When robbers can find a ready sale for their plunder, they are more strongly induced to commit the robbery.
In the year 1797, when our commerce was suffering by the depredations of the belligerent powers, congress appeared to have turned its attention to this circumstance, and passed an act, which declared that any American vessel having been condemned by the authority of any foreign power, should not be entitled to a register. This did not correct the evil and a modification of the law in favour of former owners, occasioned it to become almost a nullity. The vessels were navigated under certificates of property, or the former owners for a small consideration, were disposed to execute bills of sale to the purchasers, by which the vessels were reinstated in all their American privileges.
To the remedy of this mischief, it appears that it would be sound policy in our government to amend the law, and let it be declared that any American vessel which had been condemned by the court of a foreign power, should be forever refused an entry in any port of the United States.
Several of the northern papers affirm, that war had been actually declared by Austria, Russia, and Sweden against France, and this upon the authority of intelligence from Bourdeaux to the 10th of September. We have possessed a Bourdeaux paper of the 10th of September for some days, but it does not say that war had been declared.
The intelligence, however, received from England, Holland, and France, is of that complexion, that leaves no doubt of a continental war. The march of the army from the camp at Boulogne, the debarkation of the troops from on board the ships of war in the Helder, and the movements of Austria and Russia, all prove that war is inevitable.
Whether Buonaparte ever seriously contemplated the invasion of England or not, is very problematical. Events, we think, will prove that the threat of invasion was held out to cover the real cause for keeping up such an immense army. The objects of Buonaparte are no longer concealed, he had determined to give law to the continent, which could not be done, without an army larger than he could keep on foot, without alarming the jealousy of the European powers. The invasion was well calculated to cover his ambitious projects; whether he has succeeded in deceiving the continental powers, or whether they are prepared to defend the liberties and independence of Europe, in a manner worthy of such a cause, will be soon known.
We republish in this day's paper, an article from the ENQUIRER, which is not of much importance as to the speculative part of it, if it could be comprehended; but what will excite attention, is to see that GALLATIN and SMILIE, are denounced by the Pennsylvania democrats. The Enquirer appears somewhat more charitable than he was a few days since, as (if we understand him) he admits that Logan and Smilie may be honest, and yet have supported M c Kean's election. This admission in favour of the two gentlemen named, and the studied silence as to Mr. Gallatin, is equivalent to a charge (to use the language of the Enquirer) of having been an impostor, and being now an apostate.
It is no secret, that among the leading and violent democrats, Mr. Gallatin has been viewed with some jealousy. We have noticed the commencement of this jealousy, which has been discovered in distant insinuations. The democrats have been some time undermining Mr. Gallatin. They say, "he is a man of great talents, but they feel degraded that a foreigner should be placed at the head of the first department of state." We shall take no further notice of this subject at present, but we venture to predict, that Mr. Gallatin, will hear more of it in a very little time.
This morning an American frigate anchored in Hampton Roads, which we suppose to be the CONSTELLATION, CAPTAIN CAMPBELL, having noticed that she sailed from Malaga the 14th September.
DIED—At Alexandria on the 30th ult. in the 37th year of his age, Mr. ABRAHAM HEWES, of the mercantile house of Hews and Mizler, of that place.
It is at all times necessary to discriminate between the tendency and intention of any political measure. The man who charges another with impure and censurable motives, because his actions may lead to deplorable consequences proves himself deficient in the most contracted knowledge of human nature.
Although we have sincerely lamented the combination of some of the republicans with the federalists of Pennsylvania; although we think we perceive in this event the teeming germ of a thousand political jarrings, selfish intrigues, and moral deviations; yet have we never presumed to scatter around the thunders of proscription, and to brand every man as a federalist or a trimmer who was willing to support the present government and constitution of Pennsylvania. Many of those men might have been actuated by the most selfish intentions: the conduct of all of them appears to have been really dictated by a narrow and most ruinous policy: but it would require even stronger arguments than those to convince us, that such men as Logan and Smilie have ever been imposters or are now apostates, when they might have conscientiously believed that their whole constitution was in imminent danger, and that its ruin would be the inevitable forerunner of Jacobinism, anarchy, and convulsion. Under this point of view we cannot but disapprove of the spirit of the following "Extract of a letter from Beaver-Town," on the western side of the mountain, that appeared in the Aurora of the 19th inst. We submit it to our readers, as we shall submit every composition that relates to the moving springs of the politics of Pennsylvania, that they may be able to understand the present temper and predict the probable movements of this agitated state. The writer is stating the result of the late election in the western districts of Pennsylvania, when he observes: "Fayette and Green have fallen off, and I am with regret forced to tell you, that this is owing wholly to the influence of Gallatin and Smilie. Greene county swarmed with Gallatin's letters to different persons, urging them to co-operate with the federalists and support M c Kean; you who know the part Gallatin took against M c Kean in 1799, must draw your own inferences. There is a brother-in-law of Gallatin, who has been riding the country on that same hopeful errand; and poor Smilie has completely sunk his character for independence. Col. Hamilton acted no better, so that it appears that old Findley will have companions in his dishonour."
[Enquirer.]
SEAMENS' PROTECTIONS.
A gentleman, who has lately returned from Halifax, and brought with him his son, whose liberation from on board one of the British frigates on that station, he procured through the friendship and agency of James Smith, Esq. of that place, assures us, that the Common Protections which are given to our seamen, at the custom houses, will not insure their safety from impressment on board the British ships of war. He adds, that in order to render these protections safe, and conformable to the regulations of the British navy, they must be accompanied by a copy of a certificate signed by the Town Clerk of the place, where the birth of each seaman is registered; which copy must be annexed to the protection, and the original acknowledged by the Collector to be deposited in his office.
As this notice is important to the interests of Commerce and Humanity, we are assured our brother editors in the United States will give it publicity.
[Boston Gazette.]
BOSTON, October 23.
A gentleman from Marblehead yesterday, informs, of the arrival there of Sch r Hiram, captain Hooper, from Bilboa, 38 days; and that the captain saw posted at Bilboa, an order forbidding Spanish privateers to molest American vessels.
WORCESTER, October 16.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman officer on board the Mediterranean fleet, to S. Pynchon, Esq. Brimfield, Massachusetts, dated
"Syracuse, July 5, 1805."
"You will probably, have heard more concerning a peace with the Tripolitans before you receive this, than I am able to communicate.—Whether this treaty is an honourable one as respects America, under circumstances which then existed, I will leave to others to determine. The prisoners were ransomed for 60,000 dollars—and whether it was necessary and consistent with the honour of the American nation, at that time, to give that sum, will be a matter of inquiry hereafter. It is probable enough that we could not have injured the walls of Tripoli, materially, being extremely high, and from 50 to 60 or 70 feet thick. But many of the inhabitants would have fallen in case of a bombardment, from shells and shot thrown into the town."
"The prospect afforded by Gen. Eaton and his army, at that time, was very flattering.—He had already advanced as far as Derne, one of their most considerable towns, which he took after a considerable resistance—and was advancing with all possible speed to Tripoli, which, as thought by many, would have become an easy conquest."
"The Bashaw hearing of the ravages of General Eaton, became alarmed, and immediately made overtures of peace, and all I have to say, is, peace was concluded in the course of a few days, at a time when every thing was in readiness for war.—How lasting it may be, I suppose, depends upon the honour of barbarians."
"Sir, it is not my province in my present situation, to comment on the manner in which affairs have been conducted:—But I will venture to say, that had there have been no jealousy of honour existing—no envy at prospect of future greatness in others—and had General Eaton, at the same time been supported, as I think was intended by the authority of the United States, the scene would have closed very differently—much to the honour of America and to the immortality of the name of "Eaton," however, if there is any honour attached to any one, General Eaton claims it—for the Bashaw was perfectly easy respecting all the injury we could do him by our naval force."
"But, Sir notwithstanding Tripoli is beating her sabres into pruning hooks, our battle axes and boarding pikes must be kept in repair, for there are rammers of war, and even wars anticipated with Spain and Tunis also."
"The Bey of Tunis swears that if we want war, we shall have it—and under existing circumstances, it is most probable we shall have it."
"General Eaton will return in the Congress, which will probably sail in eight or ten weeks, and arrive in America, in October."
SALEM, October 17.
EARTHQUAKE AT NAPLES.
From a Bordeaux paper of the 30th August we have taken the following extract of a letter from Naples, dated the 31st July:
"The persons at the Florentine Theatre felt the two first and long shocks. The magistrate who was present gave orders that no one should leave his seat. The spectators, while they felt the shock, found themselves at the mouth of the guns of the soldiery. As soon as quiet was obtained, every man retired without disorder. Through the night the streets were filled with lamentations, and enquiries for children, parents and friends, as if the world had come to an end. At three quarters after ten, a lighter shock was felt, and another like it after midnight. The number of persons killed in the city is very small—"
The number of wounded is not known, it is said 60 or 70 persons. We hear of 500 being killed at Campo Basso, and the town of Ariano is entirely destroyed, and we are in continual fear of other shocks. Aversa, a town near Naples, is in ruins, as well as Avellino, Benevento, Monte-Pesso, Castellone, Mola, Gaeta, Sora, Sessa, Santa Agata d'Egeti, Gajazzo, and many other episcopal towns, are much injured. Their houses are in danger of falling, and many have been entirely thrown down. At the moment of the earthquake, the air also appeared convulsed, and the windows of the houses made a noise as if struck with hail. The wind before this noise was strong and cold, and ceased after the first shock. Vesuvius was entirely still, and but little smoke issued from it. The inhabitants near it say, that for the whole day before the earthquake, a deep sound was heard within, as from boiling substances. The damages done to Naples by this calamity are great and innumerable. There is not a house, as I told you, which has not suffered. My house, thanks to its age, has suffered less than others. Such as were new, and more solid, experienced the greatest injuries. Such as the Castello Nuovo, the Royal Academy, the Royal Hospital for the poor, the old Jesu, the famous bridges of the Aqueducts of Caserte, &c. To the palaces, of which I have spoken as most damaged, I must add the Palace Royal of Portici, that of the Prince of St. Nicander, which is rendered utterly uninhabitable; the Palace of the prince of Maddalene, of Argyri, of Rocello, of Sangro, of the duke Della Regina, and many others in the quarter of Pizzefalcone, which are seen only in their ruins. There are many streets in which it is not possible to pass, on account of the ruins, or on account of the falling buildings, and those ready to fall. In many places troops are stationed to prevent any attempt to pass. They, whose houses are yet habitable, from fear of another shock, do not venture to lodge in their houses, but lay in open places, on the ground, or in carriages. Persons who can support the expense, have provided tents in the fields, and a great number has gone on to Chiaja. Last night, around the New-Castle, where not less than 10,000 persons, and a very great number of carriages, so that there was no passing. Almost all the churches have suffered considerably, as I have already informed you. I shall here only add, that the Cathedral Church is much damaged, as are the following Churches; of St. Augustine, St. Demetrius and many others.—However, the great Church of the Holy Apostles, and the grand Convent of the Theatins, remain untouched. We every where meet the workmen who are visiting the buildings, and repairing as far as they are able. Notice is taken of many extraordinary events in different places. I shall only mention one, which respects a fountain situated near San Germano, whose water before, was sweet and pure, but since the shock had become instantly sulphureous, &c.
CHARLESTON, October 24.
Captain White from St. Jago, informs, that a few days before he sailed, a new Baltimore schooner was brought in by capt. Hughes, of Philadelphia, which he had picked up at sea nearly full of water, but which by great exertion, he succeeded in getting her into port. On pumping her, a number of auger holes were found in her bottom—this led to a suspicion that all was not fair; and her captain who had previously arrived at St. Jago, was arrested. On enquiry, it appeared that he sailed from Baltimore with an assorted cargo of Dry Goods, a great part of which he had landed at a bye port near St. Jago—the day after putting to sea again, the water gained on them so fast, by advice of the captain the crew deserted the vessel, supposing her in a sinking state, took to their boat, and arrived at St. Jago. The criminality of the captain was established beyond a doubt—His name is Johns.
[Gazette.]
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
Via Boston and Baltimore.
LONDON, September 5.
Letters were yesterday received in town from Cork, which state, that upwards of 100 sail of merchantmen, supposed to be part of the Jamaica fleet, were on that day seen off the coast.
The Amsterdam Courant of a very recent date, which was received yesterday morning, is said to contain intelligence of the actual march of a French army into the empire. It is added, that the army of Hanover has been joined by a considerable body of Prussians.
We received yesterday the Paris papers to the 28th, and Dutch Journals to the 31st ult. One of the latter states, that the troops were disembarking in the Texel, and that numerous detachments from the army upon the coast were immediately to be marched towards the Rhine. Buonaparte remained at Boulogne on the 24th, and no time appears to have been then fixed for his departure. From Russia and Austria we find the military preparations are continued with great activity. The troops of the former are marching in great numbers, and the fortifications of the latter are repairing, and receiving in every direction considerable reinforcements of troops.—We have already stated, that our arrangements with Russia and Sweden are completed, and we have no doubt of being shortly able to announce the accession of Austria and Denmark to the convention. A confederacy will thus be formed, which, from the liberal and enlightened principles on which it is to be established, will, we trust, have the glory of restoring the balance of Europe, a glory so much founded on justice and humanity.
September 6.
Price of stock this day at 1 o'clock.
Consols for money 58—for acc. 58 1-4 5-8—Reduced, shut—Omnium 3—Exch. Bills, par. 15 dis.
The despatches from the Cameleon sloop, to which we yesterday alluded, announced that "the combined fleets of the enemy remained in Cadiz on the 23d ult. and the Carthagena squadron in that port on the 15th of the same month."
The Cameleon left Gibraltar on the 23d of August, with despatches from sir Richard Bickerton. A few hours after she sailed she fell in with admiral Collingwood's squadron, who had been joined by admiral Knight, with four sail of the line, making eight in the whole with his former force; the squadron was then steering for Cadiz. On the next day she fell in with sir Robert Calder's squadron, about 25 miles north west of Cape St. Vincent, steering direct for Cadiz. Admiral Calder would arrive on the 25th or 26th, with eighteen sail of the line. The enemy, however, has still a day or two, if they meant to try an escape, which appears still probable they would do. They might intend to take the Carthagena squadron with them to Toulon, the whole force of which reinforcement it would require to enable them to face the 26 sail of the line that would be in pursuit of them. If, however, they brought out the Spanish ships from Cadiz, they would with the Carthagena fleet, eight sail, be, at least forty sail of the line. If they did not sail immediately, they would be effectually blockaded on sir Robert Calder's arrival.
The fleet off Cadiz is at present under the command of admiral Collingwood, who though a captain of the same year with sir Robert Calder, is senior to him, by a few weeks. His command, however, is but temporary, as lord Nelson is to take the command of that station, and in the Mediterranean. If the chances against the enemy coming out, are considerable at present, they will become quite desperate, when they
are apprised that their custody has been assigned over to that great commander.
From Malta despatches were yesterday received, dated the 23d July, stating that the expedition under sir James Craig, had safely arrived there on the 17th July. The troops have the full enjoyment of good health and spirits; and the voyage has already inured them to the change of climate. It is to be hoped, that they will not long remain inactive; but whether to aid the Russians in Corfu, or to make a landing for the protection of Egypt, we shall not pretend to determine.
Government have received intelligence, on which they can rely, that a great part of the troops which were encamped at Boulogne have been marched away, without question towards the Rhine.
This information was obtained by the capture of one of the enemy's gun-boats. It is, however, only what we had prepared our readers to expect. We have for some time suspected that the assembling so large an army had for its object the overawing of the continental powers more than any serious intention of invading this country. The following letter on the breaking up of the camp at Boulogne, is from an officer of one of the vessels in the Downs, dated the 4th instant:
"We this day came in from Boulogne. A great change has taken place there. Not a vessel is to be seen outside of the pier, nor could we see any soldiers upon the heights around. As we were reconnoitering round the bay, they fired shot and shells at us in every direction, before we became within range. This plainly shews they wished to keep us from watching their motions. The fact is, I have no doubt, that almost the whole of the army is marched away from Boulogne."
Three Hamburg mails arrived last night. The complexion of the intelligence which they bring is similar to what we have been receiving for a week or two past from the continent. Every where the Russian and Austrian troops are in motion, and every movement indicates approaching hostilities. They do not, however, confirm the statement brought by the Gotterburg mail, or an action having taken place between the Russian and Prussian troops.
It will be a little time yet before the intentions of the great powers will be developed completely by their movements. But the period cannot be distant.
The Turkish empire seems so much convulsed in every part, that it would be no way surprising, should it not survive the war in which the continent is about to be engaged.
Letters from Corfu state, that the Russian troops there have been increased by a years recruiting throughout all the Ionian Islands, to 35 or 38,000 men, and will be still farther augmented by the inhabitants who join them, many of whom are volunteers.
September 7.
ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, Sept. 7.
Copy of a letter from Captain Baker to Admiral Cornwallis, dated Phoenix at Sea, August 13.
Sir, I cannot but exult in the honour of imparting to you the extreme good fortune of his majesty's ship under my command, on the 10th inst. lat. 43 deg. 16 min. N. long. 12 deg. 14 min. W. in the capture of La Didon, a remarkable fine, and the fastest sailing frigate in the French navy, of 44 guns and 330 men, which had sailed but a few days from Corunna, and was upon a secret cruise. The action commenced at a quarter past 9 in the morning, (La Didon having waited my approach to leeward,) and lasted 3 hours, never without pistol shot, during which all our ropes were cut to pieces, our main topsail yard shot a way, and most of our masts and yards severely wounded. The necessity for our engaging to leeward, in order to prevent the possibility of the enemy's escape, exposed us to several raking broadsides before it could be prudent to return the fire; and the superiority of La Didon's sailing, added to the adroit manoeuvres of captain Millins, convinced me of the skill and gallantry I should have to contend with, which has been fully evinced by the stubborn defence of his ship until she became a perfect wreck, and his subsequent honourable deportment. Owing to the lightness of the wind, and La Didon's attempt to board, brought our starboard quarter in contact with her larboard bow, in which position we remained full three quarters of an hour, subject to a galling fire of musketry, that robbed me of such support of officers and men, as there could be no compensation for but in complete victory. With sorrow I transmit you a list of the killed and wounded; and have the honour to be, &c.
T. BAKER.
Killed and wounded. Phoenix.—12 killed, 28 wounded. La Didon.—27 killed, 44 wounded.
The court of Vienna has received official information of the conclusion of a new treaty of alliance between Russia and the Porte.
The accounts from Vienna positively state, that envoys from Switzerland had arrived there, to claim the protection of Austria against France.
The French papers contain an account of the late affair between admiral Cornwallis and the Brest fleet; and are bold enough to claim the victory!
Intelligence has been received at the admiralty, that the Rochefort squadron chased the Wasp and the Growler gun-brigs on the 30th and 31st. The brigs escaped by throwing over their guns, and the Rochefort squadron on the 31st stood towards Quiberon Bay. Admiral Stirling was detached to scour the coast on the 31st with five sail of the line.
A neutral vessel reports, that sir R. Calder joined admiral Collingwood on the 26th ult.
It is strongly reported, that the Topaze has been captured by the Raisonable of 64 guns, and sent into Lisbon.
Paris Journals to the 1st instant, and Dutch Gazettes to the 4th, are arrived; in some of which it is stated, that the Austrian ambassador (count Cobentzel) has quitted Paris, and that the French army has crossed the Rhine, and hostilities have actually commenced in Suabia. This intelligence, however, rests on no very good authority. The troops at the Helder, and Helvoetsluys, are certainly disembarked; and 30,000 men are stated to have marched from Boulogne, to Mentz, as the first division meant to reinforce the French troops on the Rhine. Buonaparte was still at Boulogne on the 27th. The levy of the conscription for the year 14 being 30,000, which are to be raised to complete the army to its establishment, and the 30,000 destined to remain as a reserve, or to raise the army to the war establishment, are to be immediately put into active service. Austria is adding a new levy on her troops, to the extent of 100,000 men. Some arrangements are said to have been proposed by the imperial minister in Munich, for the occupation of part of Bavaria, whenever hostilities shall commence. M. Novoziltzoff arrived at Petersburg on the 1st ult. and had an audience of the emperor, which was followed by a grand council of war. The Russian forces, in readiness to march are stated at 280,000 men, and the Russian fleet in the Baltic at 28 sail of the line, with a due proportion of frigates, and a great number of transports. The French funds have fallen to 59 f. 10 c.
It appears by some accounts from Italy, that Buonaparte has projected a marriage between young Beauharnais and the daughter of the elector of Bavaria.
A small French squadron, consisting of two frigates, one corvette, and two brigs, has put to sea from Genoa, under the command of Jerome Buonaparte.
Orders were on Tuesday last received at the

Head-Quarters in Canterbury, from the secretary of war, directing that the several regiments, in the Southern District, should hold themselves in readiness for immediate embarkation on foreign service. The number of cavalry under orders, amounts, it is said, to 12,000 men.
Transports, upwards of sixty in number, are already arrived in the Downs, for the purpose, it is said, of receiving them.
His excellency the Swedish Ambassador has desired and authorized the London papers to contradict, in the most positive terms, the statement which was copied into the English from the foreign Journals, of Swedish Pomerania having been entered into for the occupation of that Province by Russian troops —no such arrangement having been concluded, or has ever been in contemplation.
This intelligence is very important, as it will remove much of that apprehension which has been entertained, of Prussia taking active part in the war, as the ally of France.
The " Clef du Cabinet "—a Paris paper, edited at the office of M. Talleyrand —thus characterizes the democrats of the United States:—Speaking of Mr. Monroe, this paper adds, " He is very popular and powerful with his party—the antifederalists—whose attachment to France, and hatred to England, do them equal honour in the eyes of all persons abhorring the tyranny of Great-Britain, and loving the liberty and independence of mankind. " Talleyrand resided some years in the United States, and knew the antifederalists well. But when one of his licensed writers talks of "liberty and independence" after that, to use a vulgar phrase, "a horse next came in to be shaved."
September 8. Dispatches have been received from admiral Collingwood, informing of the arrival of the combined fleet at Cadiz, the 20th August, consisting of 28 sail of the line. Sir Robert Calder and admiral Cornwallis had been made acquainted with the fact.
The homeward bound Jamaica fleet of 156 sail, has arrived; without the loss of a single ship, or at most but one.
Our letters from Falmouth state, that the homeward bound East-India fleet were within sight.
The Rochefort squadron, it is said, slipped into Brest, when Cornwallis had hauled off to intercept the combined squadron.
FRANCE AND AUSTRIA.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, August 12. "Before Buonaparte set off for the coast, he sent a courier with his ultimatum to the cabinet of Vienna, accompanied with a letter written by himself, addressed to the emperor of Germany, couched in the most intemperate and insulting language. Copies of this letter, it is said, were soon circulated, by order of the police, to amuse the good people of Paris. Our correspondent, however, says, that the style of the letter thus circulated contains such indecent menaces, that it is hardly possible to suppose them faithful copies of the original, notwithstanding all that is known of the pride and arrogance of the usurper. But the substance of the ultimatum , whatever it may be, may be understood to be an imperious demand of a full and entire approbation on the part of the emperor of Germany of all the changes in Italy, of his interest in Constantinople and Naples, to have Buonaparte acknowledged emperor of France by the grand Seignior, and to have the king of Naples exclude the English from all influence in his territories. In addition to these demands, the Austrian cordon on the Italian frontiers is to be withdrawn, and the troops encamped in Tyrol and Styria are to be sent back to their old quarters. If the emperor of Germany complies with these requisitions, which are stated in the note to be absolutely indispensable, Buonaparte promises to make the archduke Anthony a coadjutor of the elector arch chancellor, and to procure the house of Austria other advantages. Upon an unequivocal compliance with these demands, the French troops in Italy are to be reduced to the same number as on the 1st of last January, unless there appears to be a prospect of an invasion by a Russian army. By this clause the usurper reserves a power of deciding whether or not there is such a danger. This curious ultimatum concludes with declaring, that the instant a Russian corps is permitted to pass the frontiers of Austria, France will regard that power as at war with her, and French troops shall immediately both pass the Rhine and enter the Venetian territory."
FALMOUTH, September 4.
Arrived the American brig Friendship, Clemons, from Lisbon, to load fish for the Mediterranean; also the ship Bristol Packet, Day, from Norfolk, for orders; reports that she spoke the Earl of Leicester Packet, now a privateer, going into Norfolk as she came out. A fleet of large ships, about 24 sail, appeared off this evening, steering to the eastward, supposed to be the homeward bound East India fleet.—Sailed, the American ship Gosport, Derkheim, with tobacco, for Amsterdam.
PARIS, August 31.
The movements of the empire seem to be menaced by the movements of the Austrian armies. Three thousand men are to march from the camps of Boulogne to the banks of the Rhine. This intelligence may surprise those who have even foreseen it.
In fact, we might foresee that the envious hatred of the British cabinet, and the fear with which the genius of the emperor Napoleon fills it, would induce Mr. Pitt to exhaust all the efforts of intrigue and corruption, to divide the dangers that menaced England, and make the continent share them with her; but we may well be astonished that Austria should have so soon forgotten the lesson of experience, and that she should give herself up to those sinister councils which have twice dragged her to the brink of a bottomless abyss.
Vanquished for several years, she had received from the magnanimity of the conqueror more advantages than she would have dared to demand after victories; and it is against the hero, who, respecting courage and misfortune, stopped to his triumphs, and twice saved her by a generous peace, that she is going to kindle, at the voice of a perfidious ally, a war which to her will have neither legitimate object nor no end.
But there is in future more than one day of Marengo to France and Austria. The Hungarians and Germans, will perhaps be tired of shedding their blood to preserve to the English the commercial and naval despotism which has so often insulted the Austrian flag. The French will never be tired of fighting for the freedom of the seas, from which it wished to banish them; for the defence of their property, which it is wished to destroy; for the prosperity of their manufactures, which it is wished to stifle; for the majesty and greatness of the empire, which only wound the pride of their enemies; they will be faithful to the remembrance of their past glory, and to the sentiment of their present happiness.
In the storm of the revolution, when we were without chief, without laws, without union, without government, and without bread, we made coalesced Europe respect the independence of our territory. The revolution is at an end, and order is restored, the state flourishing; he who restored laws, victory and honour, leads on our soldiers, and presides over our destinies. Half Europe is for us—the other will breathe wishes for our success, even though it is fighting against us. It is easy to see on which side the danger will be. [ Bulletin de l'Europe ]
A decree was made by his majesty, at the imperial camp of Boulogne, on the 26th, concerning the levy of the conscription for the year 14. Pursuant to this decree, the 30,000 conscripts for the year 14, which, by virtue of the law of the 27th Nivose, year 13, are to be raised to complete the army to its establishment, and the 30,000 destined to remain as a reserve, or to raise the army to the war establishment, are to be put into actual service.
VIENNA, August 12.
We learn that government has given orders for marching 15,000 men to reinforce the troops in the Tyrol. They are composed of veteran infantry and hussars. The archduke John is to command in Tyrol, with general Mack for his second.
The troops destined for the camp of Budwein are on the march; to which the regiments in Bohemia are to be united. Three other camps are forming; one near Gratz, another near Luxembourg, and another near Luetz— Moniteur .
August 14.
On the 12th inst. the levy of recruits commenced here, and in all the hereditary dominions of the emperor, with great activity: the movements of troops are also continuing.
August 15.
Notwithstanding all the appearances of an approaching rupture, many people are of opinion, that war will not take place, but that more probably a congress will be held. However, it is very likely, that the whole army will be placed on the war establishment, by the first of September. Moreover, it is positively asserted, that several battalions of the frontier troops are already on their march to Italy, pursuant to orders; and that 90,000 Russian troops are ready on the Austrian frontiers. A great military promotion is also spoken of, in which a field marshal, some generals, and major-generals, will be appointed.
On the 13th inst. a train of 102 pieces of cannon, with the necessary ammunition, left Vienna for Italy; and the roads from Vienna to Baden is so covered with troops, that travellers can hardly pass that way. On the 20th of this month, the archduke Charles, will set out on his journey to Italy.
They write from Milan, the 30th of July, as follows:—"The French troops in Italy have been in constant motion, for this month past; and they assemble in great numbers on the Austrian frontiers, especially on the river Chiese, where, near Mount Chario, an army of 30,000 men is already assembled; the destination of which is not yet known. The fortifications of Turin and Mantua are also placed in the strongest state of defence."
August 17.
DECLARATION OF THE EMPEROUR OF GERMANY.
"Altho' the emperor has not as yet taken any direct part in the different efforts which have been made, in the course of the present maritime war, to reconcile the belligerent parties, and effect the re-establishment of peace, his majesty has not been the less ardently desirous that an object so beneficial should be obtained by the exertions of the powers whose mediation was particularly solicited for that purpose."
"This desire on the part of the court of Vienna, was necessarily increased from the time that events, involving directly the interests and the balance of the continent, were produced by the subsequent consequences of the war between France and England, and from the time that his majesty, the emperor of the French, had publicly declared that the final settlement of the affairs of Lombardy, should be deferred until the conclusion of this war, when it would be included in the negotiations which would take place for its termination. From that time the court of Vienna, who has possessions in Italy, and towards whom engagements were entered into respecting that important part of Europe, found herself immediately interested in the success of the negotiations for peace; and she has, in consequence, declared, on different occasions, how anxious she was to have it in her power to contribute to accelerate their opening."
"It resulted from this disposition on her part, that nothing could be more satisfactory to her than the intelligence of the pacific proposal made at the beginning of this war by his majesty, the emperor of the French, to the court of London—and of that of this latter power, in which she referred upon that point, to the interference of his majesty, the emperor of all the Russias; proposals, which announced on the part of both powers, a moderate and conciliating disposition, which it was hoped the mission of M. Novosiltzoff to Paris, offered and accepted with equal alacrity, would realize."
"It is therefore with the deepest regret that the emperor has learned that this mission has been cut short by the recent changes in the condition of the republics of Genoa and Lucca. Finding on his side, in these late changes, reasons of additional weight for desiring the speedy commencement of conciliatory measures, and not being willing to relinquish the hopes which he had built upon the spirit of moderation professed and solemnly confirmed by the French sovereign, the court of Vienna hastens to offer its good offices, in the hope that the general expectation which was entertained from the conciliating temper of all the powers, should not be again disappointed. She, therefore, invites the courts of St. Petersburg and the Tuileries to immediately renew the negotiation which was on the point of being opened; being ready to lend her most earnest assistance to this desirable object, flattering herself that the court of Berlin will also contribute towards it on her side, as a necessary consequence of the lively interest which she has always professed to take in the re-establishment of the publick repose."
August, 1805. The authority of this state-paper is doubted. It all agrees with the preparations for war making throughout Germany—and has not appeared in the Paris papers.
AUGSBURG, August 19.
It is stated that the king of Prussia is assembling troops in Franconia, in Anspach and Bareuth, to support the neutrality which the princes of the South of Germany are determined to maintain, in case Austria goes to war. A treaty between Prussia and Bavaria for this object is talked of.
A large body of men is to be stationed in the environs of Lintz. The court of Vienna are taking very strong measures for the safety of the capital of the empire.
The last letters from Venice state the amount of the garrison there at ten thousand men.—The greatest activity is using in fortifying the Isle of St. George. Orders have been issued to repair, as speedily as possible, all the forts and places in the Venetian territories, as well as those which cover the Venetian passes in the Tyrol and Carniola. The troops in Austrian Italy, as well as the line of post along the Adige, have been reinforced. At the same time we hear, that the Austrians in the Brisgau have been ordered to march to the Voralberg.
STUDGARD, August 25.
The elector of Bavaria, it is said, will, with his family, remove to Wurtzbourg, in Franconia.
INSPRUCK, (Tyrol) August 12.
All the troops of the monarchy are on the march. Various camps are forming. Prince Charles has purchased the horses for his suite. The archduke John sets out in twenty days.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Eliza, Record, 20 days from Nevis, Rum, Richard Bowden & Co.
Sch'r Virginia, Blake, 15 days from Antigua, Ballast, George Murray & Co.—Left schooner Eliza, Hall, East River; Sarah, Parott, Fredericksburg; Duly Ann, Jackson, ditto. Saw at Antigua Captain Seward late of the brig Catharine, of this port, on his way to Guadalupe to attend the trial of his vessel. Was informed by Capt. S. that the cargo of the Catharine was stored in the king's warehouse at Porto Rico, and the vessel laid up, until the trial was over.
Sch'r Antelope, Williams, from Antigua, via Cherrystone, Rum, John Stratton.
Schooner Ruthy, Barnes, 38 days from Teneriffe, Wine, Theo. Armistead.—Left there, the schooner Stag, Bruce, of Boston, to sail next day for St. Thomas. The brig Acteon, Mason, arrived at Oratrava in Teneriffe, in 48 days from New-York. The ship William and Mary of this port, sailed from Teneriffe for Barbados the 20th of September. Intelligence was received at Teneriffe a few days before Captain Barnes sailed, that the combined fleets were in Cadiz blockaded by Lord Nelson.—In lat. 34, 40, long. 72, 36, spoke the brig Comet, Diamond, from Baltimore for Laguna.—The brig Susannah, Thornton, of and for Baltimore sailed from Teneriffe the 21st of September.
Sch'r Friendship, Snow, 8 days from Boston, lost both anchors, bound to Richmond.
British sloop Albion, Kirkpatrick, 6 days from Bermuda, Ballast, Redmon & Frith.—Off Currutuck on Saturday, spoke sch'r Jane, Bethell, of and bound to Edenton, 20 days from Dominica, who informed that when he sailed it was asserted that a fleet of 40 sail of French ships had arrived at Martinique; and another fleet supposed to be Lord Nelson's had also arrived to windward; and that an embargo was laid in the islands. [This we doubt, as an arrival from Antigua in 15 days make no mention of such circumstances.]
Sch'r Antelope, Beatty, 8 days from Boston, bound to Richmond.
In Hampton Roads bound to Baltimore, ship Serpent, Hayes, 22 days from Higuey, on the coast of St. Domingo.
A Liverpool paper of the 9th September, notes the arrival of the ship Jupiter, Hartly, and Yorkshire, Lee, from this port.
The ship Ticonic, Parsons, of Boston, from this port, for Rotterdam, was spoken off the Lizard, September 11, out 30 days.
The schooner Maryland Mary, was left at Malaga the 14th September, to sail in a few days for this port.
A British brig, name unknown, from Virginia, was taken by a Spanish privateer, and sent into Bordeaux about the first of September.
The schooner Hornet, Harding, of this port, is sold at Havana.
The ship John and Alice, from Virginia, passed Gravesend the 5th September.
The Sloop George, Read, of this port from Guadalupe to New-York, is detained and sent into Antigua.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sch'r Antelope, Williams, Cherrystone. Virginia, Blake, Antigua. Virginia Ann, Sampson, York Town. Eliza, Record, Nevis. Success, Town, Philadelphia.
CLEARED.
Ship Maria, Hatton, Jamaica. Sch'r Ann, Williams, New Providence. Argus, Small, Honduras. Eliza, Wetheridge, Baltimore.
GOULD'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Wednesday. November 4.
NORFOLK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The MEMBERS are reminded that Monday next, the 4th inst. will be their regular Monthly Meeting, the hour of meeting is 7 o'clock in the Evening. November 1.
Furniture for Sale.
On FRIDAY, the 8th of November, WILL BE SOLD, At the late Dwelling of Capt. Thomas Clark, deceased, in Portsmouth, a handsome assortment of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF One elegant Eight Day Clock, Side Board Beds, &c.—The House is offered for rent or lease, on moderate terms.—Apply to the subscriber in Norfolk. Alexander Clark, Adm'r. October 30.
AUCTION.
On FRIDAY the 22nd day of November, WILL BE SOLD ON COMMERCE STREET WHARF, The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
The remainder of the Cargo of the Brig Nancy, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, viz.
100 Casks of CAPE WINE. 20 do. of do. of very superior quality. 8 do. of MUSCAT. 5 do. of CONSTANTIA. 44 do. of ALOES. 19 do. of TAMERINDS. 4 do. of BRANDY.
Terms—All sums exceeding 1000 dollars, 4 & 6 months—all sums above 500 and under 1000 dollars, 2 & 4 months—all sums above 100 and under 500 dollars, 60 days—all sums not exceeding 100 dollars, Cash—Approved Notes with indorsers, will be required.
John Granbery, V. M. October 18.
NOTICE.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Captain Thomas Clark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims against it, to furnish their accounts properly authenticated to Alexander Clark, Adm'r. October 30.
REMOVAL.
THOMAS LUMSDEN,
Watch-Maker, &c.
HAS removed from No. 3, Water-Street, to the Brick-House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges.—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage. October 23.
OFFICE OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT,
Norfolk, November 1, 1805.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or Bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there.
ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier. November 1.
For London, The good ship DUMFRIES, Richard Beard, Master, To sail positively by the 20th inst. can take eighty hogheads tobacco on freight, or other goods to that amount, if offered soon, and has elegant accommodations for passengers.—Apply to captain Beard, or Donaldson, Thorburn, & co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 3600 Bushels large Allum SALT, 50 Casks Hibbert's PORTER, &c. November 4.
For Bordeaux, (To sail by the 15th inst.) The Brig CATHARINE, Capt. JOHN CHILTON.—For passage only, apply to the Master on board, or THOMAS WILLOCK. November 1.
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE. A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1.
FOR LONDON, The Ship SUFFOLK, John Bryant, Master, Having two thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail in all this month. For freight of the balance, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the captain on board, William Mackenzie, & Co. of Richmond, or John Mackenzie, & Co. November 1.
For Freight or Charter, The new fast sailing SHIP CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, Master, burthen 356 tons.—For terms apply to WILLIAM DICKSON. November 1.
FOR NANTZ, The American Brig ALEXANDER, Captain WILLIAM LAUGHTON, Burthen about 200 tons—Two-thirds of her cargo being engaged, will sail by the 25th instant.—For freight of the balance or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the Captain on board, or John Newell, jun. October 11.
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The American Brig VIRGINIA, Captain S. HILL, Burthen about 200 hogheads—Having a part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken upon a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. WHO HAS FOR SALE, BURR STONES AND PLASTER PARIS, received per said Brig from Cherbourg. October 28.
FOR SALE, The good Brig FAIR AMERICAN, Now lying off Loyall's Wharf, and ready to take in a cargo—A good bargain may be had if application is made on or before the 8th day of November; if not sold before that time, she will then be offered at Publick Auction, on 3, 6, and 9 months credit, for approved indorsed paper. Apply to Thomas Seaman, or Wm. Hartsborne, jun. October 23.
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The Schooner CHARMING MARY, Norfolk and Richmond Packet.—Having two-thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail in all next week. For terms apply to Thomas Allan. ALSO, FOR SALE, Two Pair Double Fortified 4 Pounders, with Carriages complete.—Apply as above. October 28.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing coppered Ship SUSAN & SARAH, JAMES MARNER, Master:—Having excellent accommodations, will take freight and passengers, on application to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers. October 28.
FOR BORDEAUX, The Brig CATHARINE, Capt. JOHN CHILTON, Burthen 180 bds. Tobacco—will be ready to receive a Cargo in ten days—For freight or passage apply to Mr. John Foster, Richmond; Messrs. Galle & Parker, Petersburg; or Thomas Willock. October 18.
MOULASSES. Landing this day, from the Schooner Virginia, Captain Forsyth, on Gibson's Wharf. For Sale, by Edward Roberts. The said Schooner is offered FOR SALE OR FREIGHT. Burthen 1200 barrels. Also on Hand, A few Tons Chipp Campêche LOGWOOD. St. Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hogsheads and Barrels. October 16.
FOR SALE, OR CHARTER, The Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen about 1300 barrels.—Will be sold on liberal terms, if immediate application be made to JOHN BROWN, Marsden's Wharf. October 25.
NEW BEEF. The Subscribers have just received and offer for sale, 100 Barrels NEW BEEF, Boston Inspection. Phinehas Dana, & co. November 1. TO BE SOLD OR HIRED, A likely Mulatto MAN, who is a most excellent driver, and perfectly understands the management of horses—He is only parted with on account of the proprietor not having immediate use for him.—Apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger. November 1.

CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK,
ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter, Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA.
BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USUAL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work—It is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to Improvements in various Arts.
Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantic scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void."
To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying airs, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen.
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The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Salt-petre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dying and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry.
No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often mispent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon.
"MONTICELLO, August 1805. "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. "Accept of my salutations, "and assurances of respect. "TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT-VERNON, 13th September 1805. "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will I think, do great good to society and . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can. "BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Connection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land.
You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and interesting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear.
T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 290 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy.
* Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle , Captain Gross , from Bordeaux , 160 Casks CLARET . 984 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL . 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES . 8 Cases Men's and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS , assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey , Commerce-Street Wharf.
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
75 Boxes White & Brown Havana SUGAR . September 6. tf 128
TO RENT.
THE Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER . Apply to Thomas Willock . April 1. tf 247
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.
2nd.—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.
3rd.—To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminal 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 manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year not exceeding years ; and, together with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his and their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by a tax upon law process, bills of health, and so forth.
6th.—For an amendment of 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 Masters, in such 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 bringing vessels to their mooring in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.
October 21. tma 219
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from.
* He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market.
George Balfour.
An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 15. tf 226
TO RENT,
THE Warehouses at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them.
Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient wall made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis . Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 25
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company.
He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge . October 9. tf 170
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has lately received and offers for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz.
 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each.  1000 East India Gunny Bags.  190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs.  400 Brown Rolls.  400 White Rolls, different qualities.  100 White Plottas.  75 Brown Hollands.  100 Bretannias.  20 Dowlass.  62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting.  25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards.  40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking.  390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150.  30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper.  320 Dozen Snuff Boxes.  100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges.  A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter.  105 Boxes Short Pipes.  120 Spanish Segars, of different quality.  150 lbs. Shoe Thread.  150 Twine.  15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain.  37 Barrels Turpentine. 
ALSO,
 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes.  Violins, Flutes and Flutes.  ditto Strings and Bows.  Looking Glasses of all kinds.  Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace.  Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles.  Coffee Mills,—Beads, and Bird Cages.  Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality.  Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chesmen.  Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flint.  Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs.  An Invoice of Japanned Ware.  do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c.  40,000 Marbles. 
And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
 75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM.  6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do.  5 do. New-England do.  30 Pipes Best Holland GIN.  3 Hogheads and 24 Barrels Country do.  8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY.  11 do. do. Alicante do.  10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE.  17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do.  70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE.  2 Hogheads do. assorted for family use.  12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted.  200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also,  70 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO.  35 do. Lowland do.  104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR.  90 do. Fine, }  27 do. SHIP STUFF. 
A. Maclure. August 7. tf 48
FOR SALE,
On board the Brig Two Friends , — Boylan , Master.
26,000 BRICKS. 4,000 PAVING TILE. 200 GIN CASES.
William Pennock.
October 25. tf 228
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER.
For Sale by James Maurice & Co.
October 23. tf 225
The Subscribers, have opened this day,
1 Trunk containing Elegant Lace Cambric and Shawls—6-4, and 4-4, far superior to any that ever have been offered for sale in Norfolk, in quality and pattern.
1 Ditto do. Moleskins, Silk Quilting, Figured Toiletet, Swansdown and Fancy Cods, which are of the London Newest Fashions.
5 Cases do. Gentlemen's Satin Beaver and Beaver Hats.
With a general and extensive assortment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Received per Triton, from London, and for Sale, low for Cash, by Hunter & Gatewood .
October 21. tf 222
FOR SALE,
140,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE.
Just received per Schooner MOHAWK .—Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
October 14. 9 198
COCKE & SANFORD,
No. 40. Main-Street.
Have imported in the Brig Triton , from London, an extensive assortment of
FASHIONABLE FANCY GOODS,
Which they offer by Retail or Wholesale, at very moderate prices for prompt payment. October 18. 2m 215
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
LANDING
As the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann , 200 Gross BOTTLES . 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS . 3000 Bushels COALS .
For sale by A. Maclure . September 4. tf 122
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
THE Drawing of the above Lottery, will commence in Richmond, the first week in next month, and be continued every other week till completed.
* Tickets for Sale at this Office. October 18. 3w 214
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF,
 From on board the Martha & Mary , from Grenada , 86 Puncheons RUM .  20 Hogheads MOLASSES .  1 Puncheon SHRUB .  1 Barrel LIME JUICE .  And from on board the British Brig Brothers , from Kingston , 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE .  IN STORE,  50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE .  36,000 lbs. Porto Rico do.  20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR .  130 Barrels Superfine FLOUR .  50 Hogheads Petersburg TOBACCO .  20 Puncheons Grenada RUM .  20 Barrels Prime PORK .  25 Bales Upland COTTON . 
All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle . August 2. tf 33
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR,
Has received by the Ships Fredonia & Dumfries , from Liverpool , &c.
WOOLENS AND HARDWARE.
By the Brig Triton , Captain Fraser , from London , An extensive choice assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS .
All of which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms. October 18. 2m 218
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
 AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF,  700,000 SALE SHINGLES .  50,000 BUILDING do.  50,000 STAVES —White and Red Oak.  10,000 CYPRESS PALES .  5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS . 
Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING . Thomas H. Parker. Au 2 19. tf 77
A LOT FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE and pleasantly situated LOT, of fifty by one hundred feet on Moore's Point, may be had on reasonable terms, by applying to William Hartshorne, jun.
September 25. tf 166
FALL GOODS,
Just received from London, per Planter , Capt. Boush . J. & W. Southgate .
September 2. 2m 115
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c.
THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the Royal Gazette and Bahama Advertiser , published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, early and correct information to subscribers in Europe and America, of the arrivals, clearances, captures, and misfortunes, that may happen to vessels about these and the different West India Islands.
As the procuring and forwarding such information, will occupy much time, and be attended with considerable expense—to insure this attention, it will be necessary that men interested in mercantile and other information, should subscribe with liberality to his Gazette . It is published twice a week, price eight dollars and a half per annum. One half in advance.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Will be received in London, by the proprietor of the Courier ; at Liverpool, by Messrs. T. & J. Moss , merchants, and the proprietor of the Mercantile Chronicle ; at Greenock, Esq. American Consul; in Savannah, by the proprietor of the Museum ; in Charleston, by the proprietors of The City Gazette , The Courier , and The Times ; in Norfolk, by the proprietor of the Publick Ledger ; in Baltimore, by Mr. G. Douglass , and the proprietors of the American ; in Philadelphia, by Mr. C. P. Wayne , and the proprietor of the True American ; in New-York, by T. & J. Swards , E. Sergeant & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle , and of the Daily Advertiser .
ROBERT WILSON.
Nassau, (New-Providence) June 28.
BUENOS AIRES HIDES,
Now landing from on board the Ship Nancy , Capt. Lawrence , from Rio de la Plata.
For sale by William Pennock . September 4. tf 123
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Has removed to No. 1, Hunt's Lane , near Main-Street , WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
LANDING,
Out of the Brig Albert , Captain Fraser , from Madeira , 30 Pipes, } Branded 20 Hogheads, } M. M. 40 Quarter Casks, } C.
Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported.—For sale by Robert Dickson . September 11. tf 140
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having opened Tavern in the Exchange Coffee House , will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp . May 6. tf 654
TO RENT OR LEASE,
(And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street —together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker .
WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets . September 6. tf 129
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
At his Barbary-Houses on Town Point and Commerce Street , 200 Barrels Superfine PILOT BREAD , from fresh Flour. 100 do. NAVY do. 100 do. SHIP do. All of which will be sold, on reasonable credits, or exchanged for West India produce.
Wanted at the above Business, SIX BOYS—AS APPRENTICES , Who will meet with good encouragement. S. Harris . September 20. tf 178
MARTIN FISK,
Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool , and for sale, 100 crates Crockery Ware , well assorted, 150 kegs F & FF Powder , 5 tons Shot , 150 casks Wrought Nails 4. 6. 8. 10. 20d. 60 kegs White Lead , 50 bolts Oznaburgs , 20 casks Hibbert's Porter , 50 boxes Short Pipes , 1500 lb. Seine Twine , AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY. ON HAND,
 20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee ,  25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar ,  10 do. Loaf do.  30 chests Hyson  15 do. Hyson Skin  10 do. Young Hyson  8 do. Imperial  10 Hhds. Old Antigua Rum ,  60 barrels Rye Whiskey ,  30 do. Apple Brandy . 
October 4. tf 134
NORFOLK BOROUGH: