Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-04 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1804.
[NO. 22.]
ON THE ERROURS OF THE PRESS.
BY CALEB WHITEFOORD, ESQ.
WHILST you and your correspondents are so laudably employed in watching over the welfare of the state, keeping a jealous eye on ministers, and pointing out the errors of government, I wish, Mr. Woodfall, (if you could but find time for it) that you would pay some little attention to your own errors.
Perhaps it will appear the highest degree of presumption, to offer advice to a person in your eminent station, one who every day (Sundays excepted) dictates to ministers, and counsels kings; one who is read and admired in every part of the British dominions.
It is for this very reason, Sir, that I think it incumbent on me to tell you of your mistakes, for you cannot say with Job, — "Albeit that I have erred, mine ERROR remaineth with MYSELF." No, Mr. Woodfall, your errors circulate far and wide; they misrepresent many, and mislead more; in short, the errors I mean, are errors of the press; or as my learned friend Sir James Hodges expresses them in one English-latin-singular-plural word, erratums .
Of all errata, the most harmless are those which make stark-staring nonsense. These are never imputed to the writer, but are corrected by the reader, in his own mind, as he goes along; but the dangerous ones are those which make a kind of half sense, and pass current as the sense of the author until the day following, when your list of errata transfers the blame from the writer to the printer. However, I must say, that printers (with all their profession of candour) are as little apt to acknowledge their errors as the rest of mankind; for not one erratum in ten is ever acknowledged, and indeed I suppose they very seldom would, unless at the particular desire of the writer.
As I have said much about the errors of the press, it may naturally be expected that I should produce some proofs of what I have asserted. This I am enabled to do, having paid particular attention to them for some time past, and having looked more sharply after them, than the promotions, civil or military, the prices of corn or of stocks, the list of ships or bankrupts, or of those paragraphs which inform who's dead, who's married, or who's hanged.
But now for the particulars of the charge.
I have known you throw an injudicious reflection on all the crown'd heads in Europe at one stroke, for instead of Potentates, you have called them Potatoes, as if they had been mere vegetables. As to the King of Prussia, you talk of him in a different stile, for instead of the Hero of Prussia, you have made him the Nero. Next day comes your apology, or your erratum, which, sometimes, instead of mending matters, makes things worse, and like an arch tinker, who in stopping one hole makes two, as I remember my old friend, Alderman Faulkner, of Dublin, corrected an error in his Journal, "Erratum in our last; for his Grace the Duchess of Dorset, read her Grace the Duke of Dorset." Indeed a blunder seems to be something in the nature of a bog, the more you struggle the deeper you get into it. But to proceed. You have on several occasions used the Doge of Genoa extremely ill, and never have made him the least apology for omitting the last letter in his title; tho' if you had desired your readers next day "instead of Doge to read Doge," I do confess that it would have been no great reparation.
I remember the Irish parliament some time ago, were offended at something in the Publick Advertiser, and took up the matter so warily, that they ordered the paper to be burnt. Now, Mr. Woodfall, whether you have taken umbrage also and likewise, or whether it proceeds from negligence, I know not; but certain it is, that several unlucky mistakes have happened relative to that respectable body. At their first meeting you told us (instead of a bill) that a motion would be made for leave to bring in a bill; — and afterwards another motion, that the order of the Dey be read, as if it was an Assembly on the coast of Barbary. — You told us one day, that Lord ***** of the kingdom of Ireland, had been safely delivered of a daughter; and we were anxious on my Lord's account, till the day following, when you delivered his Lordship of the burthen, and brought the child into the world a more natural way.
In a late scuffle under the Piazza, Covent Garden, you informed us that an Irish officer had got a confusion in his head; and you made no apology afterwards, thinking, I suppose, that there was no occasion for any, as you were right to a T.
Not long ago you advertised a speedy cure for raptures, and I am afraid it gave some wicked bachelor occasion to scoff at the holy state of matrimony; for, as the devil would have it (I mean one of your Devils) the very next advertisement to it was from a gentleman who wanted a wife, and over it was printed matrimony in capitals; consequently it appeared that matrimony was the most speedy and effectual cure for the raptures, though of ever so long standing, &c. &c.
I have known you advertise instead of a never-failing remedy, an ever-failing remedy: Now, Sir, though this might be strictly true, yet I hold it not proper that it should be so set down, as I suppose the quack doctor paid you his money for conveying a very different sense to the publick. In a receipt lately published for the cure of the plague, instead of rue, you put rice, and so made a pudding of it; and in advertising a course of lectures, you turned a syllabus into a syllabub; and called the perpetual motion a perpetual notion.
I wish you would be a little more cautious in advertising salivation not necessary; for it happened, that by omitting the i in salivation, you gave great offence to some very good christians in my neighbourhood; and also gave occasion to some wicked punsters to observe, that it was not the first time an eye had been lost in a salivation; nay, that some people had been so unlucky as to lose a couple.
There is another advertisement which frequently occurs, beginning with "Whereas several evil minded persons," &c. One day you made it evil minded parsons, which was extremely unlucky; for in these times of infidelity, people are too apt to scoff at the clergy, and indeed at all serious subjects; as to myself, I must confess that I am particularly hurt at those impertinent levities with which some people indulge themselves, being a person of a serious turn of mind, and of a disposition rather saturnine and grave.
It too often happens, Mr. Woodfall, that "what should be grave you turn to farce"; I remember in your paper, a sensible pathetic letter, signed a Citizen; he laments the internal state of this country, and you made it the infernal state; when he exclaimed sad reverse! you make him cry out sad reverie! he disapproved of all national reflections, you made him disapprove of all rational reflections; and talking of the fate of empires, you made him say the fat of empires; now as there are so many standing jokes about citizens being fond of fat, (whether turtle fat, or venison fat) this unlucky mistake quite spoiled the letter, disobliged my friend the Citizen, and "all the fat was in the fire." And here I cannot help taking notice of a paragraph some time since, containing an account of the election of a worthy Alderman for a certain ward, when instead of saying he was duly elected, you said he was dully elected, and thereby afforded a handle for breaking some common-place jests, on that respectable body of men, the Court of Aldermen. Another time, in the account of an entertainment given by a worthy Alderman, to the Deputy and Common Council of his ward, where they dined on turtle, you said they died on turtle; as if they had all ate till they choaked or burst; whereas on the contrary, it was extremely remarkable, that none either overate themselves, or caught a surfeit that day.
From several articles, Mr. Woodfall, one would be apt to conclude, that you were no great geographer; for you to tell us of Corsairs fitted out from Turin, instead of Tunis; and that the Chinese had revolted against the Spaniards, instead of the Chileses; now, though these two nations are on different sides of the globe, I suppose you thought they were near neighbours, being within an ell of each other. Last year when the Russian fleet took the Isle of Lemnos, you told us that part of the squadron remained at Candy, and the rest were going to attack the Isle of Lemnos; you supposed no doubt, that Candy was a sugar Island, and that they were going to the Isle of Lemnos for fruit, and so between them to supply the fleet (pro bono publico) with punch.
You have sometimes treated the Russians very injudiciously, by calling them Ruffians; and one day you told us the combined army of the Turks and tartars (instead of a Kam) was commanded by a Ram; as if they had been a parcel of sheep; and when it was expected the two armies were coming to action, you said they were coming to Acton; and as there was a considerable fall of stocks about that time, I have reason to think it was owing to the above report, or some other equally alarming.
I trembled for you during the whole time of the congress at Pockzany; 'tis a ticklish word in the hands of a careless compositor; and one does not know what terrible work he might make of it: Apropos, it is not long since you advertised a view of the canal of Venice, and you made it canal of Venus: and in the account of a house breaking, instead of the rogues broke in at the window, you said they broke in at the widow.
When you informed us that a certain lady was gone to pass the holidays at her country seat near Corydon, every reader supposed that some scandal was meant, till the next day, when we learnt that there was no Corydon in the case, and that her ladyship was only gone to her country seat near Croydon.
One day you told us that some English Lord (whose name I have forgot) was arrived at Naples with his tabor; travelling with a tabor seemed to be an odd kind of conceit; but his Lordship (apparently) was fond of music, though the tabor and pipes seemed more adapted to a lugged bear, than a Lord on his travels; thus we reasoned, till the erratum of next day, desired us "for tabor, read tutor."
If your compositors are bad geographers, they are at least as bad arithmeticians: — wherever sums occur, they are sure to make a bad figure. I remember at different times last year, they made the compulsory India loan, 14,000, 140,000, and sometimes 14,000,000; in short, they have no adequate idea of figures; and as to cyphers, they consider them as mere nothings, and that adding or taking away two or three of them from a sum, makes no difference at all.
I have known you turn a matter of hearsay; into a matter of heresy; Damon into a Demon; a delicious girl, into a delirious girl; the comick muse into a comick mouse; a Jewish Rabbi, into a Jewish Rabbit; and when a correspondent, lamenting the corruption of the times, exclaimed O Moses! you made him cry O Moses!
You should consider, Mr. Printer, that there is a material difference between acting with the utmost lenity and utmost levity; between factious and facetious; fellow and felon; imprudent and impudent; resolution and revolution; runny mead and running mad; loud professions and lewd professions; words and works; soaring and roaring; Thavies Inn and Thieves Inn; minutes and minuets; rubies and bobbies; a tube and a tub; all of which words, I have observed you, Sir, at times, use indiscriminately.
I know you will say that the people ought to consider the constant hurry which attends the publication of a daily paper; that the Publick Advertiser is in so great request, and people are so eager to get it, "with all its imperfections on its head," that you really have not time to be more correct. Ah! Mr. Woodfall! it would be well for mankind, if reformation, like charity, were always to begin at home; and that people would try to mend themselves, instead of bestowing so much fruitless and thankless pains in admonishing their neighbours. You, Sir, have bestowed much time, and labour, and oil, floods of ink and reams of paper, in advising Ministers of State, and correcting the measures of government; and after all, I dare say, you yourself will allow, that they are at this moment, not one bit better or wiser than when you first undertook to mend them.
Therefore, take an old man's advice, friend Woodfall; set a pattern to thy brother printers; leave, for a while, the care of the State to those who are paid for it; look at home; — begin a reformation there, and correct thyself for the example of others.
I am, thy sincere well-wisher.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage — will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. 47
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France — immediate dispatch will be given. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo — ALSO,
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, To a port in France, with Tobacco only, The American Ship NANCY, Captain Turner. Burthen 320 hogheads — just arrived from Bourdeaux, and now discharging 47 hogheads of prime CLARET, which we offer for sale.
C. & F. Whittle. August 16. 78 CASH GIVEN FOR White and Red Oak, drawn Hld. Staves.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP COURTNEY, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to William Pennock.
Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and 10 Pipes Common, August 11. TENERIFFE WINE. 70
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West-Indies, THE SHIP VIRGINIA, Capt. James Petrie. Burthen about 600 tons — built of Teck Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to John Newell, jun.
Who has for sale about 1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21. 94
FOR LONDON or LIVERPOOL, The American Ship REBECCA, Captain Fraser. Burthen about 400 Hhds. tobacco — just arrived from Rotterdam — can take in cargo in 3 days; and will go to either port, for which 200 Hhds. are first offered. George Murray & Co.
FOR SALE, 50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few Hhds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1800 Bbls. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fmd. 200 Half do. do. 3300 Bbls. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. August 14. 79
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP PLANTER, Wilson Buist, Master. Having three-fourths of her cargo engaged, will positively sail in three weeks. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the captain, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 460 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, made from new wheat — now a-float. August 18. 6 78
ROBERTSON & BROWN, HAVE FOR SALE, Trinidad and St. Vincens SUGARS. 30 puncheons fine old RUM. Madeira WINE — And 80 hogheads James River TOBACCO. THEY WANT TO CHARTER A VESSEL, of 5 to 700 barrels burthen, for a Windward island. Aug. 18. 6 88
New Landing on Warren's Wharf, A CHOICE PARCEL OF Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks — ALSO, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, from Madeira — which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days. John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. 74
Who wishes to Sell, Freight or Charter, The above Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen 1300 Barrels. She will be in complete order for a cargo in two days.
FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. For terms apply to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. 65
WHO WILL SELL HIS Brig REGULATOR, on very low terms if application be made in the course of a few days, or will take a freight to the West Indies, if applied for in the course of a few days.
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP CUMBERLAND, Joseph Blake, Master. Will sail with all convenient speed, three-fourths of her cargo being now ready. For Freight of the remainder, or Passenger, apply to the Master on board, or to Wm. Pennock. August 11. 71

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1804.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
The legislature of the State of Tennessee, having, as it was expected, adopted the amendment to the Constitution of the United States, for altering the mode of electing the President and Vice-President, and thirteen states having adopted this amendment, the constitution in this instance is now changed.
Whatever opinions I may entertain as to the expediency of this measure, whatever apprehensions I may feel at every innovation which is made upon the constitution, it becomes the duty of all to submit. It would be an intrusion on the time of the publick, now to offer any remarks upon the expediency of this change; it would be little short of a presumption—the eloquent and sound arguments delivered in the two houses of congress against the measure, have been long in the publick possession. At this time it is only intended to offer some observations upon the spirit and practice of innovation, which our modern theorists have introduced, under the appearance of reformation. It is not my opinion, nor would I be so understood, that a constitution should be like laws of the Medes and Persians; at the same time I contend that frequent changes will be productive of incalculable mischief—A people who frequently change their constitution of government, prove that they are restless, or that they are ready instruments in the hands of faction. It is not every alteration that is an improvement, and of which we may be convinced, when conviction will come only to produce our mortification, and mock our sorrows. These changes are defended upon a ground that appear at the first view to be solid, but like many other visionary projects of our modern reformists will not stand the ordeal of minute investigation—It is said that no change can take place unless it be by the will of the people, and whatever is the will of the people must be done. There is no man who is not ready to confess (under God) all power is derived from the people, but it is the exercise of that power from whence the danger is to be apprehended. Nothing short of necessity of the most imperious nature, should call for an expression of the publick will upon the important topic of change of constitution.
The language of flattery is no less soothing to the great body of the people than to an individual. Conscious of this truth, it has been the constant practice of ambitious men to flatter the people, in order to obtain their authority to the advancement of personal aggrandizement or party speculations. The people are persuaded that they cannot in any way so well shew their power, as in the exercise of it, and they depute their authority to those, who affect the greatest zeal for their interests. It may be an old fashioned notion, but not on that account the less true, that government acquires respect and inspires confidence from the length of its duration, and the advantages which it has produced—It does not appear that much confidence will be attached to any government which is often changed; the consequence is, that by frequent changes the people lose respect for their constitution of government, become indifferent by whom or how it is administered, until some bold and fortunate usurper will seize the reins of power, and annuliate every principle of liberty—These are not the speculations of fancy, they are rather plain facts deduced from ancient and modern history, and fully illustrated in our own time. The moment the French revolutionists had destroyed the ancient government, they commenced their new fangled systems, and heaping one upon another, with a rapidity that astonished us, they produced a disgust in the publick mind that prepared the people for the system of despotism which has at last been imposed upon them. Let it not be forgotten, that upon every change, the will of the people was made the instrument of private ambition; those wretches, whose crimes have filled the civilized world with horror, had universal philanthropy and love for the people ever in their mouths.
It then becomes us to guard against those evils, which have been experienced by all people, who have too easily been seduced by ambitious demagogues, to countenance a change of constitution under the specious appearance of reformation, when individual aggrandizement or party purposes alone dictated a change. There is not a man of candour belonging to any party who does not admit that the change in the mode of electing the President and Vice-President, was effected for the express purpose of securing the election of Mr. Jefferson; another alteration may hereafter be made to perpetuate some future president in power. I would ask if such proceedings are becoming the dignity of a free and enlightened people? It is time to resist these encroachments upon our fair fabric of freedom, the result of the wisdom of those sages and heroes who planned and conducted our revolution.
CATO.
OFFICIAL.
Extract of an arrete, dated general head-quarters at St. Domingo, the 10th Ventose, 12th year.
General Ferrand, commander in chief at Hispaniola, acting as captain general, decrees as follows:
1st. The port of St. Domingo is the only one open in the island of Hispaniola to domestic and foreign commerce. In consequence all vessels riding at anchor in the bays, harbours, landings, or in any place near the coast occupied by the rebels—those cleared out for the ports in their possession, or coming from said ports, with or without a cargo; and generally, all vessels sailing within the territorial jurisdiction of the island, except from Cape Raphael to Ocoa bay, or found at a nearer distance from the shore than 2 leagues, shall be detained by the ships of the state or by the privateers having our letters of marque, who will, as much as possible, bring them into the port of St. Domingo, so that a regular condemnation may be had.
2d. In case that fear of enemy's cruisers, contrary winds or damage from the sea do prevent the captors from bringing their prizes into the port of St. Domingo, without running an imminent danger of losing them, they may carry them into a port of a neighbouring and friendly island, where agents of the government of Hispaniola reside.
3d. In the cases foreseen by the preceding article, it shall be the duty of the prize-master, as
soon as he is arrived, to make his declaration to the agent, who shall inscribe the same on a register-book, kept by him for that purpose.
4th. As soon as the above-mentioned declaration is made, the agent shall request the ordinary judge of the place to go on board of the prize in order to put his seal upon all the openings of the vessel, in presence of the prize-master and the captured captain. The said agent shall take all necessary precautions for the preservation of the prize until she is lawfully condemned or released.
The following is a translated copy of a letter addressed by gen. Dessalines to an American supercargo, who had taken the liberty of remonstrating against certain oppressive proceedings of the administration of Hayti:
Head-Quarters, July 13—1st year of the Independence of HAYTI.
The administrator Bayard, has just caused to be put into my hands the menacing letter you wrote him.
SIR, The people of your country, who wish to come to this island for the purpose of opening a store, or merely to sell their cargoes, always find safety and protection.
I will however, by no means, suffer, sir, that a stranger shall enter a port contrary to the measures I have taken for the interest of my country, nor that he shall be permitted to insult the representatives of government in that part of their service.
There are established in every city, merchants of this country, as well as those of your own nation, who have the right of selling afterwards to the store keepers of the place. I forbid a foreigner on entering our ports having this privilege, or that of purchasing produce from the hands of individuals, to the detriment of the administration, or the merchant already established: and I am careful that this order is executed.
The honorable and loyal manner in which we have treated your nation, has already obtained me a name; and I shall always be able to find honest men (and that in great numbers,) who will bring to this country whatever we stand in need of.
I have the honor to salute you, (Signed) DESSALINES.
Received at New-York by the sch'r. Emmeline, capt. Moran, in 39 days, from Bourdeaux.
"She sailed the 14th July, and brings papers to the 9th.
"Buonaparte had not been crowned emperor. That ceremony was not to be performed until it could be signalized by some brilliant victory, or other political event of magnitude.
"Nothing relative to the disposition of Russia had transpired. A correspondence with that court was continued; but of its temper and object no information could be obtained.
"We do not find that Mr. Livingston had reached Paris. The supposition of his being empowered by France to make overtures to England is strongly ridiculed by the Parisians.
"The preparations for invasion continued with alacrity. It was currently reported previous to the Emmeline's sailing, that Gen. Moreau had passed thro' Bourdeaux on his way to Spain, to take passage for the United States. An embargo was laid on all vessels at Bourdeaux for five days, was raised the 9th, and laid on again the 10th."
SYNOPSIS.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.—Notwithstanding the lateness of the dates from England, we see nothing particularly worthy of attracting our regard. The powers of the continent seem to be watching each other with an awful solicitude; apparently expecting the decision of their destinies from day to day. While still there appears no relaxation, but rather an increased vigilance, in preparing for the worst that can happen.
By the ship Atlantick, Capt. Chew, of New-York, which on Friday passed up the bay for Baltimore, we received the True Briton, and Morning Advertiser, as late as the 7th July, one day later than the Boston dates. The Atlantick has had, it is said, a passage of 35 days from London. If so, we may look for dates as late as the 10th or 12th. Those we have received, exhibit nothing of importance. But as all great events proceed from, or are the result of, a multitude of trifles, we have selected such of those trifles as appear to be most useful, in assisting us to form our opinions of the actual state of things.
LONDON, July 7, 1804.
IRELAND.—We remarked, in the Ledger of Thursday, that in the present ministry we did not perceive one friend to Ireland. In the following article we read, however, a name deservedly dear to Irishmen. But how far the regulations or exertions of Mr. Foster may be beneficial it is impossible to conjecture, from the very imperfect outline here given. At least to know that something is doing must be satisfactory.
Among the national advantages of the present administration, may be noticed the great attention lately paid to Irish Affairs. Mr. Foster, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer of that part of the United Kingdom, after having, by judicious regulations, relieved the Linen Trade of Ireland, applied himself with great diligence to the important consideration of the Corn Laws; which, without any injury to England, he has arranged very advantageously for Ireland, and so as to procure the grain of that country a very decided preference over foreign grain. This advantage amounts to thirteen shillings a quarter on wheat, and so on in proportion for other articles. Having already effected these objects, Mr. Foster is now employed, in conjunction with Mr. Beresford, in the adjustment of a fair and equitable regulation for the distilleries of the two countries; and, by judicious and mutual concessions, is on the point of establishing that trade on a plan highly beneficial to both.
The next most important branch of Irish exports, viz. her provision trade, he has pledged himself to investigate, in order to remove, as far as possible, the stagnation and depression into which it has fallen. By encouraging the provision trade of that country to government, the merchant service, and settlements abroad, England, as well as Ireland, will be greatly benefited; while the latter will find an important increase in her export trade, and dealers be served on better terms. This important general consequence will result, that the price of provisions in the London markets will be considerably lower, relieved as they will then find themselves of the immense and continual drain of cattle from Smithfield, to sup-
ply the slaughter-house at Deptford for the army and navy. To this circumstance is greatly, if not wholly, to be attributed the late high price of meat in and about the metropolis. Thus, with the conjoint abilities of the statesman and financier, Mr. Foster appears to be occupied in calling forth the resources of England and Ireland, in ways most advantageous to each country, thereby adding to the common strength of the United Empire, by attending to the peculiar interest of its respective parts.
In addition to this article published in our last, stating that it was the intention of Mr. Pitt to ameliorate the condition of the Roman Catholic clergy, afford us some hopes that the crying necessities of that portion of the United Kingdom, may at last have reached the royal ear; and apprehensions of what might happen, may command, however reluctantly, what has been so long denied by justice. We know that, in the Prince of Wales, Ireland has a real friend, and in his bosom confident, His Excellency the Earl of Moira, a firm and distinguished patriot. But their opinions are and have been uniformly treated with contempt. Neither the people of Ireland nor of England, can forget the declarations of Mr. Pitt, when he retired in 1801. He is solemnly pledged; and we hope he will not forget how sacred ought to be the honour of a minister when pledged to the people.
The bill for the defence of Ireland, is progressing in its different stages; but the debates are not given at any length. It has met with considerable opposition.—Mr. Sheridan, in his usual way, concluded some remarks against the bill, by saying that he "objected to every clause except one, and that was the clause permitting the bill to be altered or repealed during the present session." This would not give us a very favourable impression of it.
NATIONAL DEFENCE.—The following article informs us that a new measure for the defence of England is in agitation. We very much doubt the policy of introducing foreign troops into any country, which can at all rely upon its own strength; it has one certain effect, and that too a dangerous one, it tends to wound the national pride of the vulgar, by shewing them that they are not thought adequate to their own protection. It serves to confirm us, however, in our opinion, that Mr. Pitt meditates an external use of the regular army, upon whose bravery and fidelity he could place more reliance than on those foreigners with whom he means to supply, in some measure, their place at home, where we suspect he does not calculate on their having much fighting to do.
The bill for the introduction of foreign troops into this country passes very smoothly. There is not so much objection to the bill in the present state of affairs, as to the mode in which it is conducted. We ought not to pass from all the salutary maxims of our ancestors, without some more solemnity; nor do we like to see a measure which our forefathers would have laid down their lives sooner than permit, adopted with no more ceremony than if it were some parish regulation. It is not so the abolition of the slave trade has been received. We grant the times are altered since our ancestors felt so great a jealousy respecting the introduction of foreign troops into the kingdom. There is no danger from them at present, while, as one of the speakers in parliament said, 400,000 subjects of Great Britain have arms in their hands. But the times may alter again, so that the introduction of foreign troops might be a measure fatal to the liberties of the nation; and this bill as a precedent, might be the effectual and accursed cause of that introduction. We could wish, therefore, that the passing of this bill, if it be necessary, should be marked with particular solemnity; that it should be strongly stated to be only a temporary measure, and its application as a precedent particularly guarded against.
INVASION.—On this subject very little is said, in addition to the fears expressed in the late papers, received at Boston. We stated in our last that, notwithstanding every apprehension of an immediate attack, nothing had been done on the 14th July, according to the Guernsey account. England has frequently been denounced, by the enlightened government of France, an invader ; to day, therefore, so proper for the attack as on the anniversary of the downfall of that emblem of tyranny in France; it would, besides, have been a good test of the justice of the epithet: If on that day an attack on England had been successful, its appropriateness would have been incontestible. We have serious fears that our demons , in this country, will not be gratified, this year, with the triumph of French Liberty over British Despotism!
It has been suggested some time ago, that the French meant to attempt their projected invasion during the summer months—the month of July was particularly indicated, and many reports have been of course circulated of the enemy's strength, arrangements, &c. but though we doubt not their malignant wishes , we suspect their fears , as they will find Englishmen ready to receive them.
We have declined troubling the publick with a series of very foolish and erroneous reports, circulated by nearly all the other papers of yesterday, respecting the inactive state of the enemy's preparations at Boulogne, and the smallness of its force. These accounts are said to have been obtained through two deserters from the French army, who were picked up at sea by one of our cruisers. We shall only add, that if two persons, describing themselves as deserters, have actually been picked up, and related the absurd tales imputed to them, they must be deserters a la Machée de la Touche , sent by his IMPERIAL MAJESTY to deceive the credulous part of the multitude. But the administration of this country are not to be lulled asleep by such stratagems. Far from relaxing in the energy of their preparation, they will every day add something to the means of giving his IMPERIAL MAJESTY's forces the warmest reception—a reception that will hold a glorious rank among the memorable events of the times.
NAVY.—We perceive no new arrangements in the navy. A secret expedition under Lord Duncan is expected to sail every day. His lordship had frequent conferences with Lord Melville (who was indisposed at Wimbledon) and Sir John Colpoys at the Admiralty; but we see no conjecture respecting its object or destination.
The general opinion in the Channel fleet, by letters lately received, is, that the French will not attempt to come out during the summer
months, as they appear in perfect readiness, and fogs have prevailed for the last fortnight, with favourable winds for their movements. The same letters, however, strongly believe, that they wish to make an attempt against this country.
Government has received dispatches from the fleet cruising off Brest, of the date of Thursday last, at which time the enemy continued to maintain an appearance that indicated a disposition to put to sea on the first favourable opportunity. Lord Melville being indisposed at Wimbledon, the dispatches have been forwarded to him there. The French force in Brest water, and the English blockading squadron, are now about equally matched.—It is reported in the fleet, that two sail of the line lately escaped from Rochefort.
We observe nothing else relating to England; except the constant preparations for the reception of the French; among those are a new set of communication signals; one of which is a red flag , which is to be the signal of a general alarm. The following detached paragraphs are added.
The English who were put under arrest at Leghorn have obtained their liberty, as is believed, in consequence of the application of the court of Florence to the French commandant at Leghorn, Admiral Nelson, it is said, threatened to bombard Leghorn, and to declare the port in a state of blockade, if they were not set at liberty. It is at least certain, that an English flag of truce brought dispatches to Leghorn, which were immediately forwarded by express to Florence.
The bill for the abolition of the slave trade experienced, in the House of Lords, the fate which most people anticipated. We see no good reason to suppose, that the slave trade will ever be abolished by the British legislature. Those who have an interest in its continuance, have very great an influence in that body. But we see every good reason to believe that it will, at no distant period abolish itself , at the same time that it accomplishes the ruin of the West-Indies, and probably this is not the least desirable termination of the business.
The French violation of the independence of neutral nations on the continent has not yet ceased. Letters from Ratisbon mention, that the French Charge d'Affaires, Bacher, has demanded of the minister of the Elector Arch-Chancellor, the Baron D'Albin, the banishment of the French emigrant, Bishop De Sisteron, and of Father Maurice Horn, a Scotchman, who, it is said, was intimately acquainted with Mr. Drake.
The French have for some time occupied Meppen, for the purpose of intercepting the passage of English goods from Embden into the interior part of Germany; but the king of Prussia protects the trade of Embden so vigorously, that all goods sent from Embden, with suitable certificates, now pass free from seizure, and are respected as Prussian property.
The total value of the imports into Russia by the Baltic, and by the White Sea, in the year 1802, was 33,533,150 rubles. The total value of the exports for the same year was 51,713,151 rubles. Among the imports were gold and silver, in coin and bars, to the value of 4,000,000 rubles.
"There is nothing New under the Sun." When the Jacobins, in the year 1790, wished to abolish honour and symmetrical marks by external decorations, ANACHARSIS CLOOTS proposed to invest the mendicants in the Hospitals with Sacs and Ribbons : an Ass was therefore really decorated with the Order of the Saint Esprit , and saluted with the mock title of Monseigneur! Buonaparte seems to have adopted this idea when he commands the French nation to give the title of " Imperial Highness " to the dregs of the Island of Corsica.
Preparations are making at Spa, for the reception of the Empress Josephine . Several Generals ladies are to accompany her, and baths are preparing for them to wash away their impurities , that nothing possibly should occur to contaminate that august personage !
General Hédouville, the French Ambassador at the Court of Russia, arrived at Berlin on the 26th ult. on his way to Paris.
Intelligence has been received at Hamburg, that there are at Cronstadt ten sail of the line and several frigates, completely equipped and ready to put to sea. The armament of gun boats, ordered by his Swedish Majesty, at Gottenburgh, has been so expedited, that on the 8th, six of them had reached Stralsund, the place of their destination.
FRANCE.—There is nothing particular in the following paragraphs, which bear the Paris date July 1.—But as Caleb Quotum says, "Many small articles, make up a sum."
The rapid return of the French Emperor to St. Cloud from Compeigne, was occasioned by intelligence sent to him express by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in consequence of the arrival of couriers from Petersburg and Vienna. It was otherwise his intention to have visited the coast. It is also said, on the same authority, that some weighty reasons have been adduced for delaying the ceremony of the Imperial Coronation till the month of September. It is even pretended that a discovery has been made of a new plot, that was to have been put in execution on the 14th July, the anniversary of the destruction of the Bastille, and the day originally intended for the investiture of BUONAPARTE with the Imperial purple.
Of the 20 persons condemned to death, eight have been removed to the Bicetre ; of the twelve that still remained in the Conciergerie eight have received their pardon, and been removed to the Temple : the four others GEORGES, LEMERCIER, LELAN, and CADODAL, have been carried to the Bicetre .
THE IMPERIAL CROWN, surmounted with a globe, intended for the Coronation of the Emperor NAPOLEON, is already finished, and is extremely beautiful.
The Coronation will not take place on the 14th of July. Some pretend that it is put off to the EMPEROR's Birth day, in August; others to the Republican New Year's Day, the 22 of September.
Though several of the Foreign Ambassadors here have received their new credentials, they will not present them till a particular day, which will be fixed by the EMPEROR.
The Members of the Senate and Council of State, are appointed Commandants of the Legion of Honour.
GEORGES.—A person who, but for the French Revolution, had doubtless lived and died in the obscurity in which he was born, and through which merit such as his had no chance to struggle successfully into light, has, by the event of a few years, become a prominent object of national contemplation; and will be assigned

a distinguished place in the history of his country; which, if it is ever traced by the hand of disinterested-ness and truth, will do justice to his fidelity, his hon-or, his talents, his courage, and, although all those qualities were employed against the Republick, it will even applaud his patriotism. The following anecdotes place his character in a very favorable point of view.
A private letter from Paris, of the 21st inst. says, that the Council of State was convened there on the 19th, and every thing relative to the state prisoners under sentence has been settled.—Moreau and Charles Riviere are only ones who have not appealed to the Tribunal of Cassation. Those who have been pardoned, are obliged to withdraw their appeal. It is stated as certain, that the sentence of death pronounced on Georges will not be executed; in corroboration of which the following particulars are said to be authentick: One of his Judges waited on the prisoner by superior command, and addressed him as follows:— "I have not the honour to be known by you, Sir; but I come to present you this paper to sign, to obtain your liberty." "But I know you very well," replied Georges, "you are M. Giann, one of my most moderate Judges, whom I have remarked as such. I know you have formerly been a Member of the Parliament of Paris and Commandant of Corsica. I like you very well; but your proposal I dislike. I belong to England, and so I shall not crave pardon; if the Emperor chooses to do it, let me be exchanged for some French prisoners."
Georges's Advocate is said to have undertaken to present a petition upon this subject to the Em-peror, to obtain his exchange for some French Officer of distinction detained as prisoner of war in England.
The following anecdote proves farther the firm-ness of this extraordinary man's character:—A few days after his condemnation, he gave a French crown to one of the turnkeys to fetch him a bottle of good wine, desiring him to keep the rest for his trouble. The fellow was impudent enough to bring the worst wine that could be procured.— "Nay," says Georges, opening the bottle, "this wine is not worth a sous." "Good enough," re-plied the turnkey, "for such a robber as you are; in a few days the guillotine will settle your busi-ness." Georges, enraged at this unmanly out-rage, took up the bottle, and threw it with such violence at the fellow's head, that he was carried off senseless.
SEVEN ISLANDS.—When a repub-lic is obliged to place it-self under the protection of a depot, it is a happy thing if it fall into the hands of one who has some sense of justice, and some consideration for its necessities. View the different Republicks which are blessed with the be-nign protection of France, and you will find not one of them which is not only obliged to maintain the troops that protect it, but to pay, besides, large contributions into the imperial treasury.—Contrast them with the Republick of the Seven Islands, and you will see the difference. It is sufficient that a nation must sub-mit to the presence of foreign troops; it is too much to be obliged to subsidize their enslavers. Alexander knowing the poverty of this new Republick, in the following article exhibits a strong mark of his mag-nanimity and justice.
A letter from Corfu dated May 9, contains the following particulars:—
"The last Courier that arrived here from Rus-sia, brought orders, by virtue of which the main-tenance of the Russian forces in the REPUBLICK of the SEVEN ISLANDS, whether land or sea, shall in future be entirely at the charge of His Im-perial Majesty. Till now an annual sum of one hundred and twenty thousand crowns was paid from the Treasury of the Republick of the Seven Islands, as the half of the pay of these forces. The Emperor Alexander also thank-ed the republick for the offer of erecting him a Monument, as had been decreed by their Legisla-tive Body, requesting that the funds destined for that object should be laid out on some work of publick utility. The PRINCE and PRESIDENT of the IONIAN SENATE yesterday announced to the people these traits of rare generosity in a So-vereign, worthy in effect of their highest grate-itude. The following is the
PROCLAMATION
Issued by the Prince and President of the Seven Islands, dated May 8:—
"Formerly citizens, our state groaned under a hard tyranny. Liberty came suddenly within our reach, but the abuse which was made of it, and the excess of Republican passions, spread trouble every where. Disorder has disappeared, and we have obtained a fixed system of govern-ment, which promises glorious days to our poster-ity. Each of you citizens, will acknowledge in the generous restorer of our well being, after God the protector of nations, Alexander who wishes that ours should enjoy constant happiness; and, from its infant state, the advantages of ma-turity. That hero, citizens of the Seven Islands, sensible of the wish expressed by our represen-tatives, of placing the Statue of his sacred per-son in the Hall of the Legislature, will not con-sent that a part of the feeble resources of the re-pub-lick should be employed for this purpose; he wishes that it should be consecrated to some es-tablishment which may be productive of immediate advantage to the people. He has besides, caused to be notified to his Plenipotentiary, that it is his pleasure, that the expense of maintaining his in-vincible sea and land forces, garrisoned in our re-pub-lick, should be defrayed by the Imperial Treasury; and that consequently it should occa-sion no expense to the treasury of the republick. Citizens, behold in these elevated thoughts of Alexander the happy destiny which is your lot, and will be that of your posterity! We can actu-ally govern and administer, by our proper resour-ces—found useful institutions—accelerate the es-tablishment of the National Gymnasium—occasi-on the revival of our Mother Tongue among us, and with it the virtue of our ancestors, without overburthening the people with unnecessary taxes, and even with the certain hope of assuring to our posterity a mild and agreeable life. Thus finishes the infancy of the republick of the Seven Islands. Under such brilliant auspices, and amidst so much prosperity, she appears before her August Benefactor so much the more worthy of him; relying upon her proper force, she is more capa-ble of feeling, in all its latitude, the importance of her existence. Let us live only for our country, and to render the homage of our gratitude to Alex-ander, the founder and protector of our repub-lick."
(Signed)
"ANT. COMUTO, Prince and President. "CO. CAPODISTRIA, Secretary of State."
All the executive officers of the Virginia Bank have at length been appointed by the Directors. On Thursday they proceeded to the election of the first and second Teller, the Discount Clerk, Run-ner and Porter. The following list will give a col-lective view of all the executive officers which are attached to the Bank, the officers which have been elected, and the salaries to which they are enti-tled.
Officers. Offices. Salaries. A. B. Venable, President, $ 2500 John Brockenbrough, jr. Cashier, 2000* William Nekcervis, 1st Book-keeper, 1200 William Dabney, 2d. ditto, 900 William Dandridge, 1st Teller, 1200 Thomas Williamson, 2d. ditto, 900 Julius B. Dandridge, Discount Clerk, 900 William Robinson, Runner, 600 Littlebury Allen, Porter, 400
Sum of Salaries, $ 10,000
* Besides the use of a house, fuel, &c. [Enquirer.]
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Julia, Calvert, 56 days from Bourdeaux, Brandy, &c. Theo. Armistead.—The day the Julia left France, it was reported that 150 to 200 gun-boats had sailed for England.—They had not made their appearance on the British coast, July 14, as appears by the accounts via Guernsey.—July 16, lat. 44. N. Lon. 14. W. spoke the British Ship Flora, hence for Guernsey, out 18 days.
Schooner Republican, Vroom, 19 days from Trinidad;—Ballast, W. Temple, Richmond.—Left at Port, d'Espagne, Schooner Vigilant, O'Zuill for New York, to sail in 6 days; Schooner Flora, Addington, Boston, 6 days; Schooner Mary Johnson, Bayton, Norfolk;—Brig Albert, Hurst, Philadelphia, and Brig—R. Roberts, Alexandria—sailed in company with Brig Mary, Brasier, of Ipswich, for St. Croix, sold part of her Cargo in Port d'Espagne;—spoke Brig Ame-ia, Bigford, 38 days from South Carolina, Lat. 29 N. Long. 69. W. spoke Brig Lark, 10 days from Grenada. American produce very low at Trinidad.
British ship Helena, Smart, 66 days from Li-verpool, via Greenock, Salt, Robertson & Brown —Latest papers 22d June: no news.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Julia, Calvert, Bourdeaux. Sloop Ceres, Conner, Jamaica.
CLEARED.
Ship Protectress, Everit, Dunkirk. Medford, Barnard, Dublin. Brig Eliza, Burgess, Havana.
OLIVEIRA, FERNANDES & Co. OF NORFOLK AND MADEIRA.
Have just received per the Juliana, Capt. Wilbur, an additional supply of Six years old Brazil Wine,
of a superior quality, and cheaper than any be-sides imported.
They offer the following proposals to such pur-chasers, as may favour them with orders, to furnish Wine on board vessels at Madeira, free of all expenses there, at the undermentioned rates and conditions.
Brazil Wine, 6 years old, 50l. Ster. per Pipe. do. 3 and 4 years, 44l. London P. 3 years old 40l. do. Last Vintage, 34l. do. London Market, 30l. do. East India do. 28l. do. New-York do. 26l.
Malmsey, according to age, on the following cre-dits.
10 Pipes or under 2 months. 20 do. 4 50 do. 9 Any quan. above 50 pipes, 12.
Payable here or in London. Sept. 4. 3 121
FOR THE ISLE OF RE, (IN FRANCE.)
The new fast sailing Brig AURORA, James Mork, Master:— Will sail in ten or twelve days—for passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board at Melfis C. & F. Whittle's wharf, or to A. Maclure. Sept. 4. tf 117
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Copper-bottomed Brig MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer:— Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo.—Ap-ply to the master on board, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 4. tf 118
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (If applied for in a few days.) The American Brig FLORA, Henry Dickson, master:— The Flora carries eighteen hundred barrels of flour, is two years old, just sheathed, and now ready to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to the capt. on board, or to the subscriber, who would ship part of the Cargo, if agreeable. Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth Sept. 4. 2 119
Baltimore French College.
NOTICE TO PARENTS.
THE numerous inconveniences arising from the suc-cessive entry of students, through the course of the scholastick year, have brought on the resolution of fixing for the sole epoch of admission, for new boarders from this country, the whole month of September, being the time of the commencement of schools after the great vaca-tion. Persons desirous to secure places for their young friends ought to be early in their applications, as from the present number of demands, it is apprehended the college will soon be full. Sept. 4. 1m 115
FOR SALE,
50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD. 20 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. Phinehas Dana. August 25. tf 102
SALE AT AUCTION,
By WILLIAM B. LAMB.
TO-MORROW, at his Office, at 11 o'clock,
15 Pipes of BRANDY, at four months credit. 3 Hhds. Old L. P. Wine at 60 & 90 days 8 Qr. Casks. { 3 Pipes FAYAL WINE.
At Private Sale,
10 Puncheons RUM. 6 Pipes L. P. WINE. 20 Qr. Casks SHERRY. 2 Pipes SICILY. 3 do. CATALONIA. 7 do. GIN. 6 Hhds. SUGAR. 30 Barrels SUGAR. 14 Hhds. CLARET. 10 Crates EARITTENWARE. 1 Hhds. LOAF SUGAR. 16 Cases CLARET, &c.
Sept. 4. 120
AUCTION.
TO-MORROW the 5th inst. will be sold, at Mr. Myers's wharf, in Portsmouth, by order of Capt. John C. Mole, for the benefit of the owners, un-derwriters, or others concerned,
The Danish Brig EVERTROWEN, and all her Materials.
Bound from St. Thomas's to Copenhagen, put into this port in distress, and condemned as unfit to proceed on the voyage.—Also, nine Hogsheads SUGAR, damaged on board said Vessel, by
Richard Bowden, V. M.
September 1, 2 116
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday the 7th inst. 12 o'clock, at Francis S. Taylor's wharf, that very handsome, well fitted, fast sailing Schooner
Lady Washington, Burthen 132 tons, pierced for 16 guns—
built of Live Oak & Cedar, is about four years old, and was newly bottomed in this place last winter.—This vessel will positively be sold to the highest bidder, on the day above mentioned, if fair.—Terms—negotiable notes at 3 & 4 months, with approved endorsers.—Inventory may be seen at the office of John Granbery.
September 1. tds 110
LANDING
From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE,
5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qr. Casks, } Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply to
Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR NEW-YORK, OR BOSTON,
THE SLOOP AKERLY, Joseph Sturges, master. Will take a freight for either of the above ports, if offered in 4 days. For freight or passage, (having good accom-modations,) apply on board at Taylor's wharf, or to Francis S. Taylor. Sept. 1. 3 111
FOR SALE,
The Schooner THOMAS, As she arrived from sea.—Burthen 110 tons, is in good order to receive a cargo—sails remarkably fast—terms of sale may be known, by applying to Captain Hayward on board at Taylor's wharf, or Francis S. Taylor. N. B. If not disposed of at private sale, before the 7th inst. will be sold on that day, at publick auction, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at my wharf. Sept. 1. tds 112
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE WAREHOUSE on Marsden's wharf, 41 by 30 feet, three story, built of the best materi-als, and now occupied by Mr. John McGowan.—If not disposed of at private sale, before the 19th day of Septem-ber next, it will on that day, be sold at publick auction, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, for negotiable notes, with approved indorsers, at 60 and 90 days. For terms apply to Richard F. Burke, V. M. or James Callis, Great Bridge. August 28. tds 108
LANDING
On Town Point, out of the Brig MARY LOUISA, from St. Thomas, A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogsheads, tiers and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA, Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX. 50 Casks, 48 Casks, } CLARET, of superior quality. 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig MARIA, Robert Hutton, master, from Bourdeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immedia-te use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. tf 115
30 Hhds. Trinidad SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For sale by GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Sept. 1. 113
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback, which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FALL GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR,
Has received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARDWARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. 2m 91
New Grocery Store.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms. Some excellent CLARET, at $4 1/2 per dozen. G. Domezio & Co. N. B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh ROASTED, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly su-perior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 25. tf 103
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Caskings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal cre-dit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker. Who has for sale, on very low terms, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported.
Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship DART, Captain PECK, from CADIZ, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, & 2000 Butts SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
TO BE SOLD,
On Thursday the 20th day of next month, (September,) at 12 o'clock, before the Exchange Coffee-House, in this Borough, for READY MONEY, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LYING in the county of Nansemond, and known by the name of Everitt's Bridge Plantation—about nine miles from Suffolk, and twelve from Smithfield. The ad-vantages which this valuable tract possesses, are well known as not to require a more particular description.—ALSO, At the same time will be SOLD, upon the same terms, Two very likely Negro Boys. ** The above Tract of Land and Negroes, will be sold under a Deced in Truft, from Willis Wilkinson, de-ceased, and his Wife, to satisfy a debt due to Moses Myers, and Warren Athley. The Trustee. August 18. ts 80
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE WAREHOUSE on Marsden's wharf, 41 by 30 feet, three story, built of the best materi-als, and now occupied by Mr. John McGowan.—If not disposed of at private sale, before the 19th day of Septem-ber next, it will on that day, be sold at publick auction, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, for negotiable notes, with approved indorsers, at 60 and 90 days. For terms apply to Richard F. Burke, V. M. or James Callis, Great Bridge. August 28. tds 108
LANDING
On Town Point, out of the Brig MARY LOUISA, from St. Thomas, A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogsheads, tiers and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA, Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX. 50 Casks, 48 Casks, } CLARET, of superior quality. 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig MARIA, Robert Hutton, master, from Bourdeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immedia-te use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. tf 115
30 Hhds. Trinidad SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For sale by GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Sept. 1. 113
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
A FEW SETTS complete, of the best quality—and a few HALF SETTS from the second octave, to the finest.—Also, 50 BOXES PIPES. Just received and for sale by John C. Niemeyer. August 9. 2w4w 63
BRICKS
Of the first quality, for sale by Thomas Vickers, Near Mr. Clements' on Crab Creek. August 21. 1w3w 87
Wanted to hire by the year.
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Led-ger.

Mathematical Instruments, &c.  Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by  LEVIN DORSEY, No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town Point.  ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeronautical Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferentors, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c.  Likewise the following Articles,  FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—South of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions.
ALSO, A few Tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice.
Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. Aug. 7. tf 58
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 515 1-2 ACRES.
THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Public Auction, if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL , in the county of Princess Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Quarters, Stables, &c. all in tolerably good repair.
This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; in excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation—Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak.
From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to cart them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of those fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy.
The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynnhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynnhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid.
In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia.  William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Louis D'Orient, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to  William Vaughan, Adm'or. August 21. tf 59
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from Kingston. 12 Hogsheads, 4 Barrels, } PRIME SUGARS; 23 Tierces, 38 Barrels, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE. 13 Barrels CASTOR OIL. 59 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons EBONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms.  C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 50
FOR SALE, 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hhds. } Muscovada Sugar. 20 Barrels, 5 Hhds. } Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes, 11 Barrels, } Philadelphia Ale in Bot's. Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 2d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries.  A. Maclure. July 28. tf 45
SLATE. I HAVE NOTION HAND AND FOR SALE. A LARGE QUANTITY of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time.  William Harishorne, jun. August 18. tf 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on another place, and made payable there.  Robert Cliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 36
JOHN RORKE & Co.  Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square, Cognac, Old Peach, } BRANDY. Apple, Antigua, and Windward Island, Rum. Holland and Country Gin. L. P. Madeira, Sherry, Teneriffe, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, } TEAS. Loaf and Muscovado Sugar. Coffee. Chocolate. French and Italian Oil. Olives. Capers. Basket Salt. Pearl Barley. Mace. Nutmegs. July 17. tf
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by  Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
FRESH TEAS.  Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS, Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE, 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.
ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.  Fish & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & Co.  Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing PAINTER'S COLOURS, and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 860 gallons Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigrise; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes. July 17. tf 14
FOR SALE, 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gingham. Apply to  Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE, 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms.  Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 100 hhd. Rich. and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.  C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Harishorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by  D. M. Randolph. Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
FOR SALE, New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK.  Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT,  And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern . The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Main-street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to  William Dick. July 17. tf 11
SUGAR. 18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by  William Harishorne, jun. July 17. tf 22
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.  Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America, to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. d3m&1aw3m 43
FOR SALE, 35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron.  John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. tf 50
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue.—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.  John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
General Alexander Hamilton.  R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
STRATTON & COLE, HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  GROCERIES, CONSISTING OF Antigua, Jamaica, } RON. French, Peach, } BRANDY. Apple, Holland, Country, } GIN. Sherry, Malaga, } WINE. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, } TEA. Loaf, Brown, } SUGAR. Molasses. Vinegar. Nutmegs. Allspice. Pepper. Cinnamon. Ginger. Chewing Tobacco. Spanish, American } SEGARS. Powder & Shot, Allum, } SALT. Blown, } FLOUR. Superfine, Fine, Coffee. Chocolate. July 17. tf 6
FOR SALE, A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to  James Callis. August 11. tf 67
A few hogsheads Richmond Tobacco, For sale by  PHINEHAS DANA. July 19. tf 26
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,  Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by  N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to Two ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A YOUTH who has a tolerably good EDUCATION, and can be well recommended, may hear of a situation in a DRY GOOD STORE, by applying to the Editor of the Publick Ledger. August 11. tf 69
District of Virginia.  United States of America.
United States, against  John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honourable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the Collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Teste,  Seth Foster, Clerk N.D.C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. law6w. 23.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE  MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. BY S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
Apprentices —Two or three Lads from fourteen to sixteen years of age, who have received a good, English Education, and are of honest, reputable connexions, will be taken, on liberal terms, as Apprentices to the printing business at this office. Their parents may rely on every attention being paid to their moral conduct.
NORFOLK: PRINTED AND PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY  JOHN COWPER & GEORGE I. GRAY. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, Payable in advance.