Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-10-28 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 1805.
[NO. 45.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR SALE, 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. 231
FOR SALE, The Sloop HARRIOT, Burthen about thirty tons—A sound, staunch vessel, with all her sails, tackle and apparel; one good new cable and anchor, with a new boat, and a new Franklin stove in the cabin, and a cambouse on deck.—For further particulars, inquire of John Camp, Marsden's Wharf, or the Captain on board. October 25. 3* 229
FOR BORDEAUX, The Brig CATHARINE, CAPT. JOHN CHILTON.— Burthen 150 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 Wilcock. 217
MOLASSES. 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 Chipt Campêche LOGWOOD. St. Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hogsheads and Barrels. October 16. tf 210
FOR SALE, The American Ship HERCULES, Now in this harbour, in complete order for the reception of a cargo—She sails fast, is composition fastened, and coppered to light water mark—is nine years old, and measures 249 tons. Any person wishing to ship a cargo of tobacco to France, will find to their interest to purchase this Ship, which, if not previously disposed of, will be Sold at Vendue, on our Wharf, the first day of November, precisely at 12 o'clock. C. & F. WHITTLE.
WE WANT A Freight of Tobacco for the American Ship PORTLAND, Burthen 320 Hogsheads, James R. Callender, Master, to a Port in France. October 16. tf 212
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, To a Port in France, The Prussian Brig TWO FRIENDS, BOYLAW, Master:— Burthen about 200 hogsheads tobacco.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or WILLIAM PENNOCK. October 14. 3w 205
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. 196
FOR LONDON, The Ship PLANTER, HORATIO MOORE, Master:— Having two-thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail by the first of November.—One hundred hogsheads of tobacco and a few bales of cotton, will be taken upon reasonable terms, if immediate application is made to William Mackenzie & Co. Richmond, or John Mackenzie & Co. October 8. ts 194
FOR NEW-YORK, To sail on the first of November, The Ship BETSEY, CAPT. M'DOUGALL, burthen about 1750 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in ten days.—For terms apply to the master on board, or to ROBERT DICKSON. LANDING FROM THE ABOVE SHIP, London particular and cargo Tene- riffe WINE, in pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks, and a few bags ALMONDS, for sale on liberal terms. October 7. tf 192
FOR LIVERPOOL, The excellent Ship EDWIN, THOMAS, Master:— Can take 100 hogsheads on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. October 2. 3w 183
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING:— Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, consisting of about 5,500 Bushels LIBSON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 133
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE, Burthen 136 tons per Register—copper and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given Also, 38 Hogsheads, 28 Tierces, 56 Barrels, } PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle. August 23. tf 90
FOR SALE, On board the Brig Two Friends, — Boylaw, Master. 26,000 BRICKS. 4,000 PAVING TILE. 200 GIN CASES. William Pennock. October 25. tf 228
A PERSON who writes a fair hand and correctly, will find employment a few weeks, by application to the Editor of this Gazette. October 25.
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. 3M 227
DOCTOR HODGES, Has removed his Shop to the Room adjoining the Ledger Printing Office. October 23. tf 226
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 Dittos of Moleskins, Silk Quilting, Figured Toilets, Swansdown and Fancy Cords, which are of the London Newest Fashions. 3 Cases do. Gentlemen's Sattin 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
DESERTION. Deserted from this Garrison, on the 15th instant, WOODLEY EASTRIDGE, born in Greenville county, (N.C.) 5 feet 8 inches high, 33 years of age, blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, by occupation a Farmer.—Ten Dollars reward will be given, on his delivery at this Garrison. J. SAUNDERS, Captain U. S. Art. Com. Fort Nelson, October 23. 4w 224
20 Firkins of Excellent BUTTER, Just received and for sale by James & Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's Wharf. October 21. 3 221
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. tf 201
TO RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Proudfoot. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. September 6. tf 134
FOR SALE, On board the Ship PELER, lying at my Wharf, 1299 Sacs Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots. A. Maclure. September 16. tf 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 RENT, TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS. September 16. 2M 147
40 Barrels New-York Prime PORK, Received per Schooner Rising States, Captain J. Newcomb. For sale by Phinebas Dana & Co. October 7. 190
THE CARGO OF SALT, On board the Brig Edward & Charles from Liverpool, for Sale by Moses Myers. October 4. 3w 183
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Brothers, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, } For sale by William Pennock. August 2. tf 37
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANER, 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. 16 Boxes Boys' and Mens' Hats. 18 do. of Rope Blankets. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 8 do. Stripe do. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 30 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and Kersies. 130 Kegs of Gunpowder. 12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 6 Trunks Mens' and Women's Worsted Hose. 2 do. Yarn Hose. 3 Bales of Osnaburgs. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
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
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Grew, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 5 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMJOHNS, 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 Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Wilcock. April 1. tf 547
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. LEVYN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Martha & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads 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. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads 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, his WOOLSENS AND HARDWARE. AND ALSO, 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 213
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. August 19. tf 77
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Henop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
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 At 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
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 Osnaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platlillas. 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 manufacturer's prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 705 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. 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, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Fints. 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
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 Courrier; at Liverpool, by Messrs. T. & J. Moss, merchants, and the proprietor of the Mercantile Chronicle ; at Greenock, by the proprietor of the Advertiser ; at Dublin, by J. Wilson, 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. S. Swoopes, E. Sergeant & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle , and of the Daily Advertiser . ROBERT WILSON. Nassau, (New-Providence,) June 28.
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 well 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. 2awtf 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

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 1805.
LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM EUROPE.
On Saturday arrived here the ship Susan and Sarah, Captain Marner, from Bourdeaux, having touched at New-Port. Captain M. left all his papers except one, a Bourdeaux paper of the 10th September, at New-Port, with that he has favoured us, from which, and the information of Captain Marner, we present our readers with the following SUMMARY.
War with Austria was not declared when Captain M. sailed, but was deemed inevitable; as the French armies were marching in great force towards the Austrian frontiers, and it was confidently said that the French had occupied Naples. The invasion so long talked of, has terminated as it commenced, in talk only. The camp at Boulogne was broken up about the last of August, and 90,000 men in three divisions marched for the Rhine. On the 1st of September, six regiments of Chasseurs and three of Hussars, passed through Lille, and the next day the division under the command of Marechal Davons composed of 20 regiments of Infantry, passed through the same place, and the paper adds, that scarcely a day passes without considerable bodies of troops marching through that place. We notice similar movements in other parts of France. Every thing announces the most active preparations for war on the part of that nation.
Of the preparations on the part of Austria and Russia, the paper which we have, says very little; we notice an article under the head of Venice, of the 21st of August, in which it is stated, that the Russian fleet at Corfu, had sailed to join another fleet having a convoy, from the Black Sea. The fortifications of Venice, were going forward with the utmost activity.
The combined fleets are stated in the Moniteur of the 3rd of September, to have sailed from Ferrol, on the 14th of August, and to have arrived at Cadiz on the 22nd of the same month. But no news is made of that fleet having sailed again, as stated in the London papers received at New-York. Admiral Collingwood, (says the Moniteur,) was at anchor with four ships of the line, on the morning that the combined fleet entered Cadiz, he retired to Gibraltar, having nearly been captured. The Minister of Foreign Affairs arrived at Paris from Boulogne, the 2nd of September, upon which a cabinet council of all the ministers were assembled by the Emperor at Malmaison.
The foregoing comprises nearly all that we deem worthy of notice in the paper which we have received.
Exchange on London at Bourdeaux, the 10th of September, fs. 25, 5.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.—We are sorry to find that the Enquirer by his paper of the 22d, is still grumbling about the result of this election, his imagination appears to be disturbed, for in the agony of his ravings he spares neither friend nor foe; as for us poor feds, we have nothing to hope for, nor nothing to expect, except unextinguishable malice and eternal persecution, bellum internecionem . But then the Enquirer should have some mercy upon his friends, and not expose the infirmities which they have, or which he says they have.
After giving vent to his rage against the federalists, and "THE UNION OF HONEST MEN," he comes to speak of the republicans, and a very comical account he gives of them. We are told that some of them "exhibit the corruption of Yazoo Speculators" that others who "would be leaders" have deserted from "disappointed ambition and resentment," and that others again have a servility and "soften down their conscience for the sake of federal dinners," and though last, not least, that they who have got posts and places have ceased to be working members —for says the Enquirer, adding to his complaints against the republicans "and the indifference of men, in whom the possession of an office, or the enjoyment of ease, has extinguished the energy of principle."
We beseech our readers to believe that that is not an exaggerated picture drawn by us, but by the Editor of the Enquirer, it is thus that he describes the republicans. The Editor of the Enquirer may rely upon it that the people of America are returning fast to sober principles, and he may grumble, fret, and complain, but "THE UNION OF HONEST MEN," will crush the hydra of faction.
The returns of the Pennsylvania Election were nearly completed by the last date of our mail papers, and puts the election of Governor M'Kean, beyond any doubt, he having a majority of about 8000.
We are happy to observe that the yellow fever has subsided in New-York and Philadelphia, and that the citizens were returning to both places.
Would it be a subject of great astonishment, should the ruling party in Pennsylvania begin to hurl the penalty of the law against Duane and his most active associates? Should M'Kean once enter into this plan of legal persecution; his reputation and his influence are for ever blasted. His administration, like that of Mr. Adams, will become the object of popular contempt and indignation. [Enquirer.]
Take care Mr. Ritchie, you are treading upon tender ground, you ought to remember that a very GREAT MAN, who never does any thing wrong, has recommended the prosecution of printers; but then perhaps it was only federal printers, that were so honourably recommended. As no exceptions were made, we suppose none were intended, and therefore that Mr. M'Kean runs no risk of having "his reputation and his influence blasted for ever."
Removals from office.—Governor M'Kean has begun this good work, by removing from office, one of the most furious Democrats in the State of Pennsylvania. We hope to hear no complaints upon this subject from the Democrats, "as the publick good requires removal," if we should, we shall publish their own defence of Mr. Jefferson for removing persons unfriendly to his administration.
The British ship Northumberland, captain Gibbs, in attempting to enter the South Channel on Monday, got ashore on the North Breaker, and is bilged. The crew left the ship with five feet water in the hold, and came up to town on Monday night.
The Northumberland sailed from Jamaica with the last homeward bound fleet of merchantmen; but having sprung a leak, left the convoy. She has a fine ship, of 423 tons burthen; had a cargo of 527 hogheads and 57 tierces sugar, 48 puncheons rum, 53 tierces and 188 bags coffee, 112 bags pimento, 30 bales cotton, and 47 tons logwood—a very trifling proportion of which, it is supposed, will be saved.—Charleston Times.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 17.
Captain Clarke, informs us, that 6 line of battle ships, and 3 or 4 frigates were at Cronstadt; that troops were embarking on board, and it was the opinion there, that they were destined against France. Mer. Adv.
FROM LONDON, Aug. 30.
"Buonaparte as may be seen by the French papers, is trying to fix the eyes of all nations on the conduct of England towards America, in the supposed order of the British government to stop all American ships having on board cargoes not shipped from the United States.
"I refer you to the details in the papers going herewith for proofs that War on the Continent is likely to commence in a short time. Russia and Sweden are in close treaty with Great Britain, and are already arming. Austria is preparing to follow their example. This is a melancholy prospect to the peaceable part of mankind; but it is forced on the world by the insatiable ambition of Buonaparte. The Northern Powers appear to have at length come to a right understanding upon the point and a dreadful struggle it will be.
"It was reported yesterday that the king had been seized with a paryletick stroke; it is contradicted today."
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 18.
From the Boston papers by yesterday's mail.
INTERESTING.—A letter from an American gentleman, dated Bristol, Eng. Aug. 29, 1805, to his correspondent in this town says—"Austria has declared War against France!" You may be at a loss to know what course to pursue with the —, (a certificate vessel) as respects her coming to this country. Yet from the correspondence between me, or rather on my part with the great men in office, you may be able to judge how she stands. I conceive that the seizure was made of her as well as others at the same time, on this ground that no act had been passed by the congress of the United States to meet, that of Great Britain continuing the treaty in full force on her part for one year, ending on the 1st June, 1805. From private conversation with our charge d'affairs in London, there appears little inclination on the part of the American government for its renewal; and perhaps the seizures were made to induce our ministers to represent such necessity."
October 22.
The Supercargoes of the ship Louisiana, having seen a copy of an instrument purporting to be an Imperial Decree of the Emperor of Hayti, in which the departure of the Louisiana from Port-au-Prince, in June last, is styled furtif , (fraudulent) deem it their duty to state, that the Louisiana did, on the night of the 28th June last, leave Port-au-Prince after slipping one cable and cutting another, and without a clearance or any other Custom House paper from the government of Hayti.
This measure the supercargoes were induced to take in consequence of the government of Hayti, having demanded and insisted on the payment of duties to the amount of $25,000 or thereabouts, when the duties had been fully adjusted and paid, in account, and according to an agreement with the government, signed by the minister of finance, and the government yet remains indebted to them for goods sold, and cash advanced in at least $9,000. Notwithstanding the aforementioned Imperial Decree, the supercargoes have strong reasons for believing that their conduct is not disapproved of by some of the most respectable officers of the government of Hayti. They are conscious that no injustice has been done to the government, but that on the contrary they in many instances received a most shameful treatment, and had they complied with the demands of government, it would have been a submission to gross injury, and at the risk of ruin to both ship and cargo.
EDWARD TILGHMAN, JOHN D. LEWIS.
AUGUSTA, October 10.
On Monday Morning last, Col. Benjamin Hawkins, the Indian Agent for the United States, arrived here, with a deputation of Chiefs from the Upper and Lower Creek Nations, consisting of Alexander Cornells and Tuskenhew, from the upper towns; and William McIntosh, Tuskee nee hue Chapco—Enchau Tihucco, and Che, cop, cheko Emanuelau, from the lower towns. On Tuesday they left this place in the stage on their way to the City of Washington. We understand that their visit to the seat of Government is to treat
for an extension of the boundary line of this state to the Ocmulgee River—the Upper Creeks we are told are in favour of ceding the land as far as the Ocmulgee, and the Lower Creeks opposed to it—we believe however that the agent is of opinion, the land may be obtained.
It will afford pleasure to a benevolent mind, to know that the efforts of Col. Hawkins, to ameliorate the condition of the savage tribes, and to bring them into something like a social state have been greatly successful, and that they are almost daily, though slowly, making advances in civilization. There were in the Creek Nation when the agent left it twelve Looms employed, eight of them, if we recollect aright, were made by Indians and are worked by Indian women, who also spin the cotton which they weave. The plough and the hoe are now also in very general use among them, and in becoming attached to property, and being acquainted with the comforts and advantages of agricultural improvements, they are loosing very considerably that predilection for the chase and the hunting life, which, almost universally characterises savage nations. The agent has introduced among them weights and measures, and made many of them acquainted with figures, so that they are enabled to weigh out their own articles for sale, and to calculate the amount of them with great accuracy—and the advantages they discover to arise from these glimmerings of science, is gradually exciting a desire to extend their knowledge, and will doubtless prepare the way for the establishment of schools among them, and will create an ardour for future improvements. From the advances already made in the arts of civil life, there can be little doubt that a foundation is laid, for an entire change in the disposition and habits of these tribes.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, August 23.
The capture of the Blanche frigate, which we stated on Wednesday, is confirmed. The squadron which capt. Mudge so gallantly opposed, consisted of the Topaze French frigate, of 44 guns, two corvettes, of 20 guns each, and a brig of 16 guns. This immense superiority of force, was with true British spirit, resisted for one hour's close action, by a frigate of 36 guns, with a crew of little more than two hundred men.
The following letter from capt. Mudge was received yesterday:
"On board the French National ship Topaze, at sea, July 22.
"July 17, Somer's Island S. S. E. 40 leagues, spoke the English ship Hope from Grenada to Dublin; informed me that the leeward fleets were to sail in 3 or 4 days, under convoy of the Proselyte.—18 weather hazy; wind from the E. N. E. standing to the S. E.—19, at 8 A. M. fell in with a squadron of French ships cruising; at 11, close action with the same; at half past 11, reduced to a perfect wreck, ship filling fast; at 12, struck our colours, and at 6 she sunk. As soon as the squadron had repaired their damage, made all sail to the northward, leaving the passage clear for the convoy.
(Signed) ZACHARE MUDGE, Captain of his Majesty's late ship Blanche. To the master of Lloyd's.
The Victory and Superb, were placed under quarantine in consequence of their communicating with the garrison of Gibraltar, from which place they sailed, with the remainder of lord Nelson's squadron, on the 22d ult. His lordship, immediately on his arrival at Portsmouth, sent the following on shore:
Victory, Spithead, August 18, 1805.
"The Victory, with the fleet under my command, left Gibraltar 27 days ago, at which time there was not a fever in the garrison; nor, as Dr. Fellows told me, any apprehension of one. The fleet late under my command I left with admiral Cornwallis, on the 15th August, at which time they were in the most perfect health. Neither the Victory nor the Superb have on board even an object for the hospital—to the truth of which I pledge my word of honour.
(Signed) NELSON & BRONTE." "To the collector of the customs } or those it may concern."
Detention of American Vessels.
Much anxiety has of late been excited in the minds of merchants trading with America, on the subject of the detention of vessels trading between that country and those at war with England. The ostensible cause for this, it now appears, is the discoveries made by the English government of a contract having been entered into between the merchants of Holland and those of America, by which the latter have agreed to become the carriers of produce shipped at Batavia, to be delivered in a Dutch or French port. The ships contracted for amount to about 12 or 14, most of which have received their cargoes on board, and proceeded on their voyage; and the better to shelter themselves from detection, they touch at an American port, procure a renewal of their bills of lading, by which it is made to appear that the property on board is actually shipped in America, and for American account and risque. It is certain that the English government are well acquainted with the names of the American vessels thus employed, of the nature of their loading, and the particular places or ports to which they are bound; but such a discovery to his majesty's ships, who have received orders to bring in and detain all American vessels bound to the enemy's ports, it is evident, might have de-
feated the end for which the order was given, and it was therefore made general. Upon this a remonstrance was made on Saturday by the American ambassador to our government, when the true motives were fairly explained; in addition to which, it was stated by ministers, that no injury was intended to the trade, that every just and fair allowance would be made to such ships as should appear to be unjustly detained, and which should be set at liberty with all possible expedition; and that the vessels which had been condemned should be compensated for to their full value, it appearing that only one of the vessels among the number intended to be brought in under the general orders given to the English cruisers, had yet been detained.
No plea, in point of justice, could possibly be resorted to on the part of the American ambassador, in behalf of the contractors; but the inconvenience to which this order has naturally reduced the London American merchants, determined a committee from their body to wait, yesterday, on Mr. Pitt, with a view to obtain relief from the many difficulties and inconveniences to which their concerns in trade were reduced, by reason of the general order given to English cruisers, and from the detention of American vessels, in consequence of that order. The circumstance underwent a full and patient hearing. Mr. Pitt assured the committee, that on an affair of such magnitude, he did not feel himself at liberty to give any reply to them in the shape in which their complaints then came before him, and advised, that whatever the American merchants had to complain of, should be reduced to writing, that a fair and impartial consideration might be afforded with all possible dispatch. Upon this the committee took their leave, with the determination of pursuing the line pointed out to them by the minister.
Holkar, if report speaks true, must be rather an eccentric sovereign. He is stated, while at Bundelcund, to have shut up his prime minister in a hole cut out in his own apartment for that purpose, and to have slept every night in a bed placed on the trap-door of the minister's dungeon. Many princes have been undermining them: but few have been heard before who reposed, of their own choice, upon a minister's trap, and thought it safety.
On Saturday, the 10th inst. as three French generals, prisoners of war at Chesterfield, were returning from the hospitable mansion of a gentleman who resides in the neighbourhood of that town, they were stopped by three fellows armed with bayonets, who took from them all the money they had about them. The offenders, it is supposed, are known, and measures are now taking to expose and punish them for such a disgraceful transaction.
August 30.
The squadron with which Sir Robert Calder now blockades Ferrol has been reinforced to twenty-five sail of the line.
Five sail of the line remained in Cawsand Bay on Thursday night—but the most indefatigable exertions are made to get every ship ready for sea.
BRITISH FLEETS.
List of fleets under the command of admiral Cornwallis and lord Nelson.
   GUNS. GUNS.     Ville de Paris 110 Spencer 74   San Joseph 112 Triumph 74   Hibernia 112 L'Achille 74   Victory 110 Ajax 74   Britannia 110 Swiftsure 74   Prince of Wales 98 Superb 74   Princess Royal 98 Blenheim 74   Prince George 98 Revenge 74   Prince 98 Mars 74   St. George 98 Terrible 74   Temeraire 98 Minotaur 74   Neptune 98 Orion 74   Barfleur 98 Montague 74   Glory 98 Captain 74   Dreadnought 98 Bellerophon 74   Windsor Castle 98 Colossus 74   Queen 98 Bellona 74   Malta 84 Goliath 74   Cesar 84 Defence 74   Foudroyant 84 Thunderer 74   Tonnant 80 Defiance 74   L'Impetueux 80 Repulse 74   Tigre 80 Plantagenet 74   Canopus 80 Courageux 74   Donnegal 80 Dragon 74   Excellent 74 Hero 74   Leviathan 74 Diadem 64   Belleisle 74 Raisonable 64   Spartiate 74 Agamemnon 64   Warrior 74  
Total 59 sail of the line.
Sir Robert Calder's and rear-admiral Collingwood's division are part of admiral Cornwallis' fleet; and the ships which went from rear admiral Collingwood up the Mediterranean with the expedition were to return—all are included in the above list.
List of lord Keith's fleet in the Downs and Yarmouth Roads.
   Edgar 75 St. Alban's 64   Elephant 74 Ruby 64   Majestic 74 Polypemus 64   Princess Orange 64 Stately 64   Monmouth 64 Dictator 64   Agincourt 64  
In the West-Indies and at Jamaica.
   Atlas 74 Vanguard 74   Namur 74 Theseus 74   Northumberland 74 L'Hercule 74   Eagle 74 Ramillies 74   Centaur 74 Illustrious 74  
Total—Ten sail of the line.
* 98's cut down to 74's.
September 2.
The following Bulletin was sent to Lloyd's this morning:—
"Admiral-Office, Sept. 2, 1805.
"By a dispatch received this morning from Admiral Collingwood, dated the 21st ult. it appears that on the preceding day the enemy's fleet, consisting of 27 or 28 sail of the line, with frigates, entered that harbour, after ineffec-

tually chasing the small squadron under the Vice Admiral's command.
"On the 24th the Euryalus, by which the dispatch was transmitted, fell in with Sir Robert Calder's squadron 20 leagues N. W. of Cape St. Vincent's, to whom the intelligence was communicated."
Intelligence has also been received with respect to the Rochefort squadron.—They first went to Vigo to join the combined fleets, but missing them there sailed again.
It is evident now that the course which the enemy first steered when they left Ferrol, and the subsequent movement of the Brest fleet, were for the purpose of deceiving us into an idea that a combined operation was intended, and of thereby preventing us from detaching a force after the combined fleets.
Thus are we relieved from all anxiety with respect to our homeward bound fleets, particularly the great East India fleet: for if even the Rochefort squadron keep the sea, which we believe they would not and have not, they are not strong enough to attack the East-India fleet. Undoubtedly we should have been glad if Sir R. Calder had come up with and beaten the combined fleets; but the most welcome news next to that of a victory is, to find that they have got into port without doing any injury to our trade.
We have now only two great points to watch, Brest and Cadiz, both those points are watched by a sufficient force.
Sir D. Baird and Staff go to the Mediterranean in the Diadem, which has a large sum in specie on board. Brigadier General Beresford goes in the Narcissus, and Brigadier General Ferguson in the Leda; the three brigades to be employed in this expedition comprise nearly ten thousand men.
Just as the combined fleets sailed from Ferrol, eight large American ships under convoy of two armed ships, sailed from Nantz for Cadiz, laden with salt, beef, pork, and biscuit; the Colpoys brig fell in with them in the night, captured two, the rest separated, and got between the Isle of Dieu and the main.
Bonaparte continued at Bologne on the 19th, but he has since left it, and the number of troops and tents is much less than it was. We dare say part of the army has been sent to the Rhine.
A Gottenburgh mail arrived this morning. It brings the following short but important letter. If the latter part of it be correct, a serious misunderstanding must have taken place between the courts of St. Petersburg and Berlin:
"St. Petersburg, Aug. 15.—The greatest warlike preparations are making in all parts of the Russian empire. A messenger left this city yesterday for England, who, it is reported, is the bearer of the treaty concluded between Russia, Sweden, and England. It is also said that the Prussian minister will leave this capital to-day or to-morrow. Mr. Novoziltzoff is not yet arrived."
Lord Keith has returned from the Texel, in the Edgar, of 74 guns. It is said that there is less appearance than formerly of an intention on the part of the Dutch fleet to put to sea.
The following is an exact copy of the orders issued by the gallant admiral Cornwallis, at eleven o'clock on the evening preceding the late movement of the enemy in Brest:
"MEMO."
"The commander in chief means to attack the enemy to-morrow morning, and will himself lead the line of battle in the Ville de Paris. Each ship is to attack or board that ship of the enemy which appears most advantageous for the general defeat of their fleet, and of bringing them out."
"E. NUGENT."
"(Signed) Ville de Paris, Aug. 21, 1805."
The following is a list of vessels with Sir Robert Calder, or on their passage to join him.
 Britannia 110 Spencer 74  Prince of Wales 98 Dragon 74  Prince 98 Leviathan 74  Temeraire 98 Revenge 74  Neptune 98 Goliath 74  Donnegal 84 Terrible 74  Spartiate 84 Swiftsure 74  Tigre 84 Orion 74  Canopus 74 Polypemus 64  Conquerer 74 Sirus 36  Zealous 74 
The two gun-brigs, besides three frigates on the Ferrol station.
Poor Lucien Buonaparte remains in a state of exclusion from the imperial favours of Napoleon, who seems to forget all the services that Lucien ever rendered him. Those who remember the activity of Lucien in the Council of Five Hundred, and during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt, and the consideration he thereby acquired in the display of considerable publick talents, and the very important part he played for the Usurper at the sitting of St. Cloud, where even Napoleon is said to have disclosed something like the signs of trepidation, may perhaps find some difficulty in assigning the mere fact of his marriage as a sufficient cause for the displeasure of the sovereign emperor. It is asserted, that the conduct pursued since his elevation to the consulate by Napoleon, has been far from agreeable to the notions of Lucien, who is supposed to have something of republicanism about him. But that this is hardly worth enquiry, while Lucien is deprived of all power. He has gone too far in forwarding his brother's ambition to be suffered to recede. He who would tell a man, whose idol is ambition, where to stop, commits the most unpardonable offence. By his marriage, he has, probably, frustrated the schemes of the hero of the eighteenth century.
for the incorporation of his family with the legitimate royal blood of Europe. Lucien and Jerome might have been conveniently matched with the daughters of unfortunate and degraded princes of Europe, who preferred an infamous dignity to honourable misfortune. This Lucien, however, may become a troublesome fellow, since his talents are acknowledged to be far superior to the Josephs and Louis, of St. Cloud.
PLYMOUTH, August 21.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Hugh Monk, surgeon of his Majesty's ship La Blanche, dated 7th August, on board the French frigate La Topaze, lat. 45, 19, long. 36, 45, west.
"We were unlucky enough to fall in with a division of the enemy, in long. 64, 40, west, lat. 20, 21, north, consisting of La Topaze, of 44 guns, capt. Jean Bapt. Boudin, long eighteens, and 42 pound carronades; Le Department des Landes, 22 long nine-pounders; La Torche, 18 long twelve-pounders; La Faune, 16 long nine-pounders; and one brig. La Blanche's copper being in such bad state, and the superior sailing of the enemy such, as to leave us no chance but what might result from the event of an action. Capt. Mudge, his brave officers, and crew, immediately determined to fight to the last extremity, and to sell their ship as dear as possible; nor was it until our rigging was nearly all cut to pieces; eleven shot received in our fore-mast, several in the main-mast, the spanker-boom shot away, seven of our guns disabled, and about six feet water in the hold, our enemy on all sides in the act of boarding, that we had any thought of surrendering. It was then, and not till then, that our captain, by the advice of his officers, and from motives of humanity, consented to strike. The enemy found our ship so completely a wreck, that they immediately set fire to her—she went down with all her guns, stores, and ammunition, without an explosion. We had but 215 men at the commencement of the action; our loss is, thank God, comparatively small, being only eight killed and 15 wounded. There were thirty three of our crew absent in detained vessels, and eight more left on board the Diana at Jamaica. We had 17 boys included in the above, and fourteen men on the sick list; so that, every thing considered, our enemy had very little to boast of. We are all in good health, and as well as circumstances will permit. Lieutenant Thomas Publes, of the marines, who had his leg broken, is now out of danger; Mr. Hewit, boatswain, who was also wounded, is recovering. We are bound direct to France. There were several detachments of troops on board the enemy, all ready for boarding us. As I am not a fighting man, it is probable they will permit me to grapple once more with old England, and to embrace you shortly. Adieu."
PARIS, Aug. 30.
Letters from Naples, dated Aug. 2, estimate the damages in that city, by the late earthquake at 84,600,000 francs. The following are extracted from returns made to the government by commissioners—In Ibernia the commotion was terrible, the ground opened and vomited forth flames, and 339 families were swallowed up.
In Castle Petroso there perished 132 families,
Massino - - - 84
Fresolone - - - 392
St. Angelo in-Coila - - 45
Baramillo - - - 180
Cantalupo - - - 142
Lorenzano and St. Angelo-di-Lombardi, have been entirely destroyed.
A letter from Rome mentions the whole number of families which perished at 1750—that 11 villages were destroyed—and 4600 houses at Naples more or less injured.
August 31.
A slight shock of an earthquake has been felt at Vienna; and an alarming fire has destroyed the suburbs of Isere.
BERLIN, Aug. 9.
Bonaparte is said to have declared, that he will not consent to any peace till Malta is restored to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem and that a body of French troops shall march into the Neapolitan territories as soon as any part of the Russian troops quit the Republick of the seven Isles.
BORDERS OF THE MAINE, Aug. 24.
It is said that the emperor, Napoleon, has sent an important declaration to a certain great court, in answer to the late note of M. Novoziltzoff, in which his majesty says, that he accepts, with pleasure, the mediation of that court to adjust the differences subsisting between him and other powers. Without giving credit to all the reports, it may at least be concluded, that peace has numerous partisans on the continent, who circulate their stories in opposition to the warlike rumours of England.
In one of the publick prints has appeared the note which the Prussian minister at Berlin, Laforet, accompanied with the well known declaration of Novoziltzoff. The note, dated at Berlin, July 11, is in these terms:
"The undersigned, minister of state, &c. finds himself most reluctantly, compelled to communicate, to M. Laforet, envoy, &c. of the emperor of the French, the office with which he is charged by M. Novoziltzoff, of returning the French passport, and of announcing to him the order, which the emperor of all the Russias has sent him, in consequence of the late changes in Italy, and particularly with the union of the Lagurian repulik with the French empire, not to pursue his journey into France. Thinking could not but feel in-
finite pain at seeing thus confirmed the uneasy suspicions which, since the news of this unexpected event, he has not been able to repress, upon the effect which might result from it relative to the salutary negotiation upon the eve of being opened. The lively desire for the reëstablishment of a general peace, with which his majesty has not ceased to be animated, and which he has so often manifested, is a sure proof of the painful sensation he experiences upon this occasion."
VIENNA, July 31.
Our political barometer has the aspect of war. Every thing that we see or hear confirms this opinion. Large bodies of troops continue to march to the frontiers of Italy. A large park of artillery has been sent off to Lower Austria. An army, consisting of 30,000 men, will there be formed, and several of the regiments composing our garrison have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march. The funds have fallen nearly 20 per cent. which is always held to be a strong symptom of approaching hostilities. The French on the other hand, omit no means of strengthening their positions in Italy. They are anxious to place a garrison in the cities of Urbino and Ancona, in the papal dominions. They even go so far as to demand the Venetian states as a mortgage from Austria for debts contracted at Milan, Genoa, &c. If things go on in this train, the king of Naples and the Ottoman court will be in a perilous situation. The fate of Austria itself will no longer be doubtful. Europe will then see what has hitherto been considered a chimerical idea—a universal monarchy established by France.
Two French spies have been arrested at Venice, where they had taken drawings of the fortifications recently compleated at that place.
August 15.
It is confidently stated that two great powers have united for the purpose of attempting to remove those obstacles, which prevented Mr. Novoziltzoff from opening negotiations for peace between the belligerent powers.
In every part of Germany are observed extensive military preparations and movements, which indicate the approach of some important event.
HAGUE, Aug. 10.
The expedition in the Texel, which, besides ships of war, consists of seventy four transports, has been ready to sail these two days. The day after to-morrow the ships and troops will be inspected and reviewed for the last time, when the Grand Pensionary will be present; after which the expedition will wait the orders of the French emperor for its sailing. The troops of the expedition are commanded under general Marmont, by general Sebastiani, well known for his political journeys to Egypt, Syria, and Constantinople. It was at first said that he would command the four thousand French troops which are to be embarked at Hevoetsluys.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Eliza Ann, Herbert, 21 days from Laguira, Cocoa, William Pennock.
Schooner Emily, Stone, 23 days from Laguira, Cocoa, Moses Myers.
Brig Virginia, Hill, 58 days from Cherbourg, Plaster of Paris, John Newell.—Oct. 1. in lat. 38, 2, long. 54, 18, spoke the ship Indian Point, from New-Bedford bound to Brazils.
Ship Susan and Sarah, Marner, 42 days from Bordeaux, via Newport, Ballast, Moses Myers.—Sailed from the river of Bordeaux 12th September in company with the ship Aurora of and bound for Portland, and the ship Mammoth, Mark, for this port, with passengers.—Sept. 18, lat. 46, 12, long. 11, 39, spoke the brig Lydia of and from Philadelphia bound to Bordeaux, out 30 days.—Oct. 7, in lat. 38, 56, long. 56, spoke the brig —, Duncan, from Charleston, to Amsterdam, out 14 days.—Oct. 11, lat. 37, 50, long. 67, 40, spoke the brig Daniel and Frederick, Webb, of and from Philadelphia, out 4 days. The ship Charleston Packet, Filliman, of Philadelphia; the brig Young Edward, Morris, of New-York; the ship Saucy Jack, Filler, of Salem; the ship Minerva, Bowden, of New-York, were arrived at Bordeaux the 10th September.
Schooner Comfort, Drummond, 9 days from Charleston.
Ship Roba and Betsey, Richardson, of and from this port was spoken Sept. 3, in lat. 46, 37, long. 34, 29 days out bound to London.
The brig Caroline, Brown, from City Point, got on shore on the Isle of Rhe, but got off with little damage, arrived at St. Martin's in the Isle of Rhe after a passage of 30 days, and was to sail for L'Orient the first fair wind.
The ship Merrimack, from this port for Cork, was spoken on the 22d Sept. in lat. 38, 37, long. 68, out 8 days.
The brig Thomas, Hannah, of and for this port, sailed from Bordeaux in company with the schooner Fame, arrived at Boston the 12th inst. in 38 days.
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.
Moses Myers.
THE Subscriber intends opening, on the first of November next, at Mr. Riffaud's Garden, in the upper room of the Vauxhall, an Evening School, for teaching the French Language. For particulars, application to be made to him at the said place; where translations of French, German, and Dutch, are done with accuracy and dispatch.
DELACOSTE.
SALE AT AUCTION.
Tomorrow, at 12 o'clock, before the Borough Tavern,
FOR CASH,
WILL BE SOLD,
For the benefit of the Underwriters,
One Bale Oznaburgs, marked C. & S. No. 2, Imported and damaged in the Brig Triton, Captain Fraser, from London.
FRANCIS SMITH.
WHO OFFERS AT PRIVATE SALE,
5 Pipes 4th proof FRENCH BRANDY.
5 Hogsheads W. I. RUM.
4 do. and 10 Barrels N. E. do.
15 Barrels APPLE BRANDY—two years old.
3 do PEACH do. five do. do.
26 do SUGAR.
2000 Wt good COFFEE
40 Pieces RUSSIA SHEETING.
October 28. 235
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE,
The American Brig VIRGINIA, Captain S. HILL, Burthen about 200 hogsheads—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. 233
FOR SALE,
The good Brig FAIR AMERICAN, Now lying off Lovall'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 28. 234
A FOREIGNER,
Who understands English tolerably well, would wish to find an American Gentleman, (not a stranger to Literature) a little acquainted with the French Language, and desirous to become perfect in it.—The Foreigner will give him lessons of French, for lessons of English in return.—Application to be made at this Office. October 28. 3* 236
A MILL-WRIGHT,
WHO is a perfect master of his business, and who has honourable credentials of his capability and character, is just arrived in town, and would be willing to undertake the business in all its branches in any of the West-India islands, or America.—Application must be made in a few days at the Office of the Publick Ledger, and immediate attention will be paid to it. October 28. 3* 238
THE Members of the Virginia Agricultural Society, are requested to attend a meeting either in person, or by proxy, on the first of November next, at William & Mary College, for the purpose of electing their Officers, and establishing Rules and Regulations for said Society. Williamsburg, October 22. 1* 239
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.
5 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. tds 216
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 criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
4th.—To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk, to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.
5th.—Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such 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. tms 219
TWO PRINCIPAL TEACHERS,
Are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next.
THEY must be qualified to teach Reading, Writing, the English and Latin languages, Geography and the Mathematics. Each Principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the Board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters in each year; and likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for day scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Applications will be received until the first Monday in December next, at the City of Washington, by Washington Boyd, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or by
GABRIEL DUVAL,
SAMUEL H. SMITH,
WILLIAM CRANCH, A Committee appointed for that purpose.

Department of Miscellany.
THE MARINER'S DREAM.
BY MR. DIMOND.
In slumbers of midnight, the sailor-boy lay, His hammock swung loose at the sport of the wind; But watch-worn and weary, his cares flew away, And visions of happiness danc'd o'er his mind.
From the Principles of Eloquence.
ADAPTED TO THE PULPIT.
BY ABBE MAURY.
Of Describing Characters.
It is common in Panegyrics, or in funeral orations, for orators to sketch the portraiture of contemporaries who have been the rivals or antagonists of the man whose virtues are praised.
When Massillon preached to the Nuns of Chilot, in the presence of the Queen of England, he drew the picture of the Prince of Orange, to please the consort of king James;
His amplification was more adapted to console the Queen of England, than to describe the Prince of Orange.
Would you wish to know how Bossuet has described the protector Cromwell?
"A man, in whom was combined an incredible depth of mind, the refined hypocrite, and the skilful politician; a man, capable of any undertaking, and of profound dissimulation;
"seem as if they were born to effect the revolution of the world."
It is thus that a few lines suffice to develop an extraordinary character, with the penetration of a moralist, the vehemence of an orator, and the correctness of an Historian.
Of Compliments.
Since the discussion of the different rules, to which the art of Eloquence subjects christian orators, hath led me on to various epistolary details, I must not proceed to more important matters, without dwelling a little longer on another branch of ministerial work,
I mean to speak of compliments, with which we are sometimes led to begin, or finish, our pulpit discourses.
Established usage no longer permits the ministers of the gospel to preach the sacred word before the rulers of the world, without burning at their feet some grains of incense.
Let no one, however, exceed the bounds of just praise; for religion doth not permit it any farther than is consistent with truth.
Let us ever recognize an apostle as an enemy to falsehood, even in those compliments wherein one might so often suppose himself freed from the obligation of sincerity.
Adulation always displeases. "To praise Princes for virtues which they have not," says the duke de Rochefoucauld, "is to insult them with impunity."
I admire in Bossuet, that noble and manly freedom, which he always possessed, through fear of flattery.
Had an indifferent person been nominated to praise Madam de la Valliere, for entering into a religious order, in the presence of Queen Maria Theresa,
"It is proper," said Bossuet to her, "it is fit, Madam, that as you form by your rank so considerable a part of worldly grandeur, you should sometimes join in ceremonies, wherein we learn to undervalue it."
Fenelon never weakened, in his preaching, the force of the sacred maxims, which he hath recorded in Telemachus against flatterers.
One single compliment of this kind is alone extant. It is to be found towards the conclusion of the discourse, which he delivered at the consecration of the elector of Cologne.
It is difficult to adopt a direct address in compliments, without appearing either to exaggerate, or to have an uniformity of style, and also much, whom we mean to praise.
It is preferable to include them in a paraphrase of the holy scriptures, or in prayer to God, or in an apostrophe addressed to the auditory.
But, whatever be the mode of expression we select, the compliment delivered must be connected with the subject under discussion;
Bourdaloue never excelled in this article. All his compliments are trivial. In the sermon he preached at Versailles, two days after the marriage of the duke of Bourbon, son of the great Dauphin, with Adelaide of Savoy,
After a very instructive eulogium, Bourdaloue speaks, in these terms, of the young Princess:
"There is that, which, in my estimation, renders her more respectable than her rank, and which induces me to say as Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, when, beholding for the first time the spouse of the son of his master, cried out in a transport of admiration and praise," this truly is she whom God hath chosen to be the wife of the son of my Lord."
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
YORK, Aug. 24.
Mrs. Thornton's Matches.
In consequence of Mr. Bromfordis declining to ride, Mrs. Thornton walked, or rather cantered, in a most excellent style, over the course, accompanied by Colonel Thornton, agreeable to the terms of the match, for four hogsheads of Coti Roti, 2000gs. h. ft. and for 600gs. pp. bet by Mrs. Thornton.
Afterwards commenced a match, in which the above lady was to ride two miles against Mr. Buckle, the Jockey, well known at Newmarket and other places of sport, as a rider of the first celebrity.
Mrs. Thornton rode Louisa, sister to Kill Devil, by Pegasus, out of Nelly.
We have authority to state, that it was much against Mrs. Thornton's inclination to ride over the course for the match, had she not been obliged to do so, agreeable to the conditions of the articles with Mr. Bromfordis.
NORFOLK BOROUGH:
At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Congress, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth:
NORFOLK BOROUGH:
At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805.
The defendant Jean de St. Maria, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court:
MARTIN FISK,
Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale, 100 crates Crockery Ware, well assorted,
HARDWARE & CUTLERY.
ON HAND, 20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee, 25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do., 30 chests Hyson
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street:
James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets
130 Tierces and Half Tierces Prime RICE. Just landing, and for Sale by Moses Myers.
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.
A. Maclure.
FALL GOODS,
Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush. J. & W. Southgate.
BUENOS AIRES HIDES,
New landing from on board the Ship Nancy, Capt. Laurence, from Rio de la Plata. For sale by William Pennock.
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOTT'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.
LANDING,
Out of the Brig Albert, Captain Prater, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, 20 Hogsheads, 40 Quarter Casks, Branded M. M. C. Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported.
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.
DESERTION.
DESERTED from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 32 years old, 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
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.
George Balfour.
An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son.
July 17. Saw 12m.
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, At his BARNHUSES on Town Point and Commerce Street, 200 Barrels Superfine PILOT BREAD, from fresh Flour, 200 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 30. tf 178
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.