Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-11-15 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15, 1805.
[NO. 53.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1805.
Table with columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Fish, Flour, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, In the Mediterranean, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas, Jamaica and Honduras, Porto Rico, Havana, Cape-Francois, (unarmed) Ports in the Bite of Leogane, Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, Persia, India, and China, Coasters. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 5 per cent. advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares at par, dull sale. United States Bank, 540 oils, per share. Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dollars for 100l. Sterling.
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 Freight or Charter, To any Port in Great-Britain or Ireland, Limerick or Cork, would be preferred, The British Brig PEGGY, Capt. Philip Langlais, burthen about 150 hogheads tobacco. For terms apply to Henry Brunet.
If not applied for immediately, she will take Freight for Jersey or Guernsey. November 11. 2w 264
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fine new, fast sailing Schooner FAME, Captain WM. WORNAM:— Burthen about seven hundred barrels.—A freight to the West Indies, or Charleston, (S. C.) would be preferred. For terms apply to the Master on board, at Gibson's Wharf, or Daniel R. Waddey & Co.
November 11. 3 267
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To New-York, Charleston, (S. C.) or Savannah, The first sailing Schooner TRIUMPH, Captain A. FALLIN:— Burthen about six hundred barrels, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the Master on board, living at Maclure's Wharf, or Daniel R. Waddey & Co.
WHO HAVE JUST RECEIVED, PER SAIL SCHOONER FROM CHARLESTON, TWENTY TIERCES FRESH RICE, of the first quality—which they offer for sale. November 11. tf 266
FOR SALE, 15 Tierces } Jamaica COFFEE, 52 Barrels } 150 Bags } 100 Pipes London particular and cargo Teneriffe WINE, In Pipes, Hogheads, and Quarter Casks—and MADEIRA WINE fit for present use. ROBERT DICKSON. WANTED, A VESSEL, About 150 tons, to load with lumber. November 6. 6t 255
For London, The good ship DUMFRIES, Richard Beard, Master, To sail positively by the 10th inst. can take eighty hogheads tobacco on freight, or other goods to that amount, if offered soon, and has elegant accommodations for passengers.—Apply to captain Beard, or Donaldson, Thorburn, & co.
WHO HAVE IN STORE, 3600 Bushels large Allum SALT, 30 Casks Hibbert's PORTER, &c. November 4. 6t 251
For Bordeaux, (To sail by the 15th inst.) The Brig CATHARINE, Capt. JOHN CHILTON.—For passage only, apply to the Master on board, or THOMAS WILLOCK. November 1. 249
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE. A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
FOR LONDON, The Ship SUFFOLK, John Bryant, Master, Having two thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail in all this month. For freight of the balance, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the captain on board, William Mackenzie, & Co. of Richmond, or John Mackenzie, & Co. November 1. ts 243
For Freight or Charter, The new fast sailing SHIP CALEDONIAN, JOHN DICKSON, Master, burthen 356 tons.—For terms apply to WILLIAM DICKSON. November 1. tf 245
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The American Brig VIRGINIA, Captain S. HILL:— Burthen about 200 hogheads—having a part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken upon a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, BURR STONES AND PLASTER PARIS, received per said Brig from Cherbourg. October 28. tf 233
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING:— Burthen 330 hogheads 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 LISBON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 133
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, To a Port in France, The Prussian Brig TWO FRIENDS, — BOYLAU, Master:— Burthen about 200 hogheads 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
MOLASSES. For Sale, by Edward Roberts. The said Schooner is offered FOR SALE OR FREIGHT. Burthen 1200 barrels. Also on Hand, A few Tons Chipt Campchee LOGWOOD. St. Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hogheads and Barrels. October 16. tf 210
FOR RENT, (Possession whereof will be given the 1st of December,) The Three Story Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, at present occupied by Mr. Allmand.—A Tenement on Town-Point, conveniently accommodated for the residence of a small family, possession may be had immediately—and the Dwelling-House, Wharf, Warehouse, and Lumber Yard in the town of Portsmouth, in the occupancy of Mr. Jordan Merchant.—The last mentioned property will be disposed of separately or together, and possession delivered on the 1st day of January next. John Nivison. November 11. 3w 263
A FEW BALES OF KENDAL COTTONS, are just received by F. & W. Southgate. ALSO—A FEW CASES OF EXCELLENT MARTINIQUE CORDIALS. November 11. 1* 268
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. 123 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 Refreshments, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
JUST RECEIVED, From Charleston, and for Sale at this Office, PRICE ONE DOLLAR, A FEW COPIES OF INDEPENDENCE, Comedy, in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Charleston, with unbounded applause, BY WILLIAM IRELAND, Of St. George, Dorchester, South-Carolina. October 4. 6t 186
LIVERPOOL SALT, &c. &c. FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Ship Jane, William Colley, Master, from Liverpool—consisting of 12,000 Bushels STOVED SALT—Loose and in Sacks. 100 Crates QUEENS WARE—Assorted. 25 Casks NAILS—3d. to 20. 5 Bales BLUE KERSEYS. 3 do. BLUE PLAINS. 2 do. low priced BLUE & BROWN CLOTHS. 10 do. DUFFIL BLANKETS—Assorted. 10 do. ROSE BLANKETS do. 3 do. BLUE DUFFILS. 18 Tons COAL. William Pennock. November 8. tf 261
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER. For Sale by James Maurice & Co. October 23. tf 225
Hibbert's Porter and Brown Stout. Received per the Ship Shepherdess, from London, a further supply of Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Robert Maitland, & Co. November 6. 6w 256
FOR SALE, A very handsome SADDLE MARE, who goes well in harness—also, a SADDLE HORSE, remarkably easy in all his gaits.—Enquire at the Office of the Ledger. November 6. 2m 257
NEW BEEF. The Subscribers have just received and offer for sale, 100 Barrels NEW BEEF, Boston Inspection. Phinehas Dana, & co. November 1. tf 247
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st January next, or sooner if required, A convenient Dwelling House, with a spacious Garden, in the fields, leading to Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. James McKinnell.—For terms, application will be made to William Plume, & Co. November 6. tf 224
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. 4f 219
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Gilliat & Mackinder. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
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. 9 Hogheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicant do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT.—Also, 70 Hds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. August 7. tf 48
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Martha & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston, 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 36,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANter, Boush, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 15 do. of Rose Blankets. 8 do. Stripe do. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 10 do. White Plains and Kerseys. 12 do. Blue do. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 2 do. Yarn Hose. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. 8 do. Mixed Feamaughts. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 30 Casks Shot. 130 Kegs of Gunpowder. 40 Casks Nails. 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 3 Bales of Oznaburghs. Fleecy Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemens' wear. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 27th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 199
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
FOR SALE, On board the Brig Two Friends, — Boylau, Master, 26,000 BRICKS. 4,000 PAVING TILE. 200 GIN CASES. William Pennock. October 25. tf 228
BUENOS AIRES HIDES, Now landing from on board the Ship Nancy, Capt. Laurence, from Rio de la Plata. For sale by William Pennock. September 4. tf 123
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 219

His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, having received instructions to make publick within his district, the extract of a Minute of his majesty's council, dated the third of August last, hereby communicates to the merchants and others concerned, the determination of his majesty's government as contained in the said minute.
Extract of Council Minute, of the 3rd of August, 1805.
"Their lordships resumed the consideration of the petition of Messrs. Tunno and Longham, on the subject of the trade carried on in neutral ships, importing into Great-Britain, under the act of the 44th of his majesty, chap. 10, the produce of countries not under the dominion of his majesty on the continent of America, and the West-Indies, and were attended by the chairman of the committee of American merchants, and others who were heard.
"Their lordships have come to a resolution to allow the trade with the settlements and islands belonging to the enemy in America and the West-Indies to be carried on through the medium of the British free ports in the West-Indies, and not otherwise; except with regard to the trade to and from the River de la Plata, and on the western part of South America, do not think it generally to depart from that system: but as the ships mentioned by the petitioners and some others may very probably have been laden for Great-Britain, under an impression that the act of the 44th of his present majesty, would have been acted upon as a similar law was in the last war, and as others may be so laden before the parties can have notice of the resolution above referred to; their lordships are of opinion that the four ships in question, and such others so laden, as may be now on their passage, or may clear out from the Havanna, &c. prior to the first day of November next, should be protected from molestation by British cruisers, and from condemnation in the courts of admiralty; and are pleased, therefore, to order that his majesty's advocate general do prepare the draught of instructions to the courts of admiralty, and to the commanders of his majesty's ships of war and privateers, requiring them not to molest or detain any such vessels which shall have been cleared out prior to the first day of November next, and in case any vessels under those circumstances, shall have been seized and brought before any court of admiralty, the same are to be forthwith liberated upon proof being exhibited that they were cleared out from those countries prior to the said first day of November next."
JOHN HAMILTON.
NORFOLK RACES.
First Day—Tuesday, November 12—4 mile heats, Purse 400 Dollars.
  Mr. Ridley's b. g. Aolus , 4 1 1   Mr. Wilson's b. g. Bumper , 1 2 2   Mr. Dixon's b. h. Doctor , 2 3 dr.   Mr. Maclin's b. m. Hope , 3 dis. 
1st heat, 8 10—2nd do. 8 9—5th do. 8 18. Before starting, Bumper and Hope , the favourites, even betting between them. After the first heat, 3 to 2 and 2 to 1, Bumper against the field. After the second heat, 10 to 4 on Aolus .
Second Day—Wednesday, November 13.
THE COLT SWEEPSTAKES,
50 Dollars entrance—mile heats.
  Mr. Stark's s. c. Stockings , 1 1   Mr. Newsum's g. c. Magick , 2 2   Mr. Pierce's s. c. Miser , 3 bolt. 
1st heat, 1 55—2nd do. 2 3.
Third Day—Thursday, November 14.
THE LADIES' PURSE,
100 Dollars—mile heats—best 3 in 5
  Mr. Wilson's s. g. Bumper , 3 3 1 1 1   Mr. Allen's s. g. Billy Boy , 1 1 2 3 2   Mr. Stark's b. g. Hippy , 5 2 3 2 3   Mr. Smith's b. h. Examiner , 2 5 4 4 4   Mr. Wright's b. g. Jack , 7 4 dis.   Mr. Wormley's g. h. Tip Top , 4 fell.   Mr. Lattimore's s. m. Susan , 6 dr. 
1st heat, 1 51—2nd do. 1 52—3rd do. 1 49—4th do. 1 50—5th 1 47.
Before starting, Billy Boy , Bumper and Tip Top , the favourites, even betting between them. After the first heat, Billy Boy against the field. After the second heat, 3 to 2, Billy Boy against the field, and 2 to 1, Billy Boy against Bumper . After the third heat, 2 to 1 on Bumper . Even betting between Hippy and Billy Boy , after the fourth heat.
From the Richmond Enquirer.
In the ship William Penn which arrived in Hampton Roads on the 4th instant, came passenger Fulwar Skipwith , Esq. consul general for the U. S. at Paris, who reached this city on Friday night. He was on his way to Washington, charged with important communications to the government. On the subject of our relations with Spain and her ally France, Mr. Skipwith hitherto preserved studied and prudent silence. The Norfolk papers indeed presume to say, tho' without any authority from Mr. S. that "no hope of an accommodation of our differences with that nation now remains."
Were we disposed to express our own opinion on a subject so completely wrapt up in the mazes of diplomacy, it would be, that very little progress has been made in the negotiation at Madrid since Mr. Monroe left that city as no minister plenipotentiary has been there since his departure: that the seat of diplomatic skill has been in all probability transferred to Paris; that the original grounds of the negotiation have been altered by new propositions, and that it would not be a subject of great surprise to us, if the cession of the Floridas , had been thrown into the mass of propositions.
With respect to the prospect of peace or war be-
between the late combined powers and France. Mr. Skipwith only remarks that the Austrian minister was in Paris when he left it, (20th September;) that an army of two hundred thousand Frenchmen were about to take their station on the Rhine under Gen. Berthier as chief of the staff from which it was supposed that the emperor himself would take command, if war was the issue. That Messina was in Italy with another immense army, ready to proceed instantly upon a declaration of war; but that even under these circumstances there was great doubt as to a war with the emperor of Germany.
Mr. Skipwith has been polite enough to present us with a file of the Paris Mouiteur from the 1st to the 10th of September which are not so late by eight days as those received at Norfolk. They contain, however, some general facts of considerable interest, a few of which we shall attempt to have translated for our next paper. Among other measures of the government, we observe a senatus consultum for adopting the Gregorian Calendar on the 1st of January 1806: The reason, for this innovation are detailed at considerable length in the speech of the orators of the government.
On the subject of Spanish captures, (says the U. S. Gazette,) we learn that many of them are owing to the want of proper papers, such as are required by the treaty which exists between the two governments. That treaty (in the 17th article we believe, but not having it before us we cannot be positive as to the article)* requires that our vessels should be furnished with passports of a particular description, not the consular passports which our merchants are in the habit of obtaining and relying upon, and the want of such as are described in the treaty is alleged as the reason why so many of our vessels have been captured and carried into Algeziras.
We are confidently assured that the government of Spain, so far from authorising the capture of American vessels, have recently issued circular orders to all their officers to treat the American flag with particular respect.
As this information may be relied upon, we hope soon to find our commerce relieved from one of the embarrassments under which it has so long been labouring.
While the nation, with great justice, are complaining of the unwarrantable aggressions committed on our commerce by the different nations of Europe, the parties most interested seem forgetful of the course of conduct by which alone they can expect redress for the past, or security for the future.—Though the instances of violence are without number, and attested by the best authority, it is still a fact, that the government is not regularly advised of the circumstances.—We understand, that notwithstanding the great interests which the subject involves, there has not yet been deposited in the departments of state a single representation or remonstrance.—To enable the President, at the opening of Congress, (which takes place the first Monday in December,) to invite the attention of the legislature to this increasing evil, it is highly requisite that he should possess full and satisfactory evidences of the leading points of complaint; and with these he can be furnished only by the merchants and insurance offices.—In Charleston and Norfolk arrangements are making for this purpose; we hope that our city, which has shared largely in suffering, will co-operate in the measure.
True American.
* Since this was in type we have procured a copy of the treaty, the 17th article of which shall be published in our next. After that it will be incumbent upon our government, if they can, to explain to the people of this country why the respective custom houses have not been furnished with the proper papers.
We have, for some time, been in possession of a fact, which may not be uninteresting to the readers of novels.
The novel under the title of " The Sorrows of Werter ," has generally been supposed to be a fiction; but it is a real history of events which did actually take place. A gentleman from abroad, has related to us, that he was well acquainted with Lieutenant Immelt , of his Britannick majesty's 60th regiment of foot, who is a full cousin to Charlotte .—Lieutenant Immelt informed him, that the events, as related in " The Sorrows of Werter ," were strictly true, except that Charlotte was not so handsome as she had been there represented—and that she is still living—while Werter moulders in the dust.
The above may be relied on. The gentleman who related it, is of undoubted veracity; and several German officers of his acquaintance, in the British service, also assured him of its being strictly true, they having known the parties.
[Freeman's Journal.]
On Saturday the first series of actions which we hinted at as impending were deposited in the sheriff's office of this district.—They are at the suit of Thomas M'Kean , and are severally against the following persons—
  Matthew Lawler, Esq. Thomas Leiper, Esq. Dr. M. Leiby.   Mr. Jacob Mitchell, late a member of the state legislature.   Wm. Duane, printer. 
The verity of the fact which had been so long rumoured, we came to know yesterday, the sheriff politely executed the writ in person.—What the specific grounds of these writs are we have yet to learn—report says that the several authenticated addresses to the publick prior to the late election form the basis of these prosecutions, such as the address of the members of the legislature which Mr. Mitchell is prosecuted for signing as secretary—the addresses of the conferees of the district, to which the names of Mr. Leiper, Dr. Leiby, and W. Duane were subscribed.—What is the ground of prosecution against our late worthy and respected mayor, we have not heard, but as Mr. Dalas threatened to make an example of him, we suppose there are resources in the common law to enable him to attempt something, as much as to say who dare oppose me—Huzza for the 20,000 volumes and the 44,000 geese and ignoramus! It affords us great and unaffected pleasure to inform the publick that the present attorney general Joseph B. M'Kean , esq. the eldest son of the governor—a man of transcendent talents and profound legal acquirements, and whose exemplary life in support of the laws ought to be a theme of publick admiration—is likely to be our chief justice, in the room of chief justice Shippen , unless the modesty of the attorney general, arising from this anticipation, should induce him to shun the blushing honours, which seem to shower on his family—like hail stones or crabs in a wallet.
Aurora.
FROM THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE.
To all who love the prosperity of Zion, and are disposed to aid in propagating the Gospel among the Heathen.
The subscriber lately returning from a voyage to the East Indies, touched in Europe and was in London in August last, where he received from the Baptist Missionary Society in England, for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen, one thousand guineas to be sent in the spring to the Missionaries in Bengal, for the purpose of printing the sacred scriptures in one of the languages of that country.—There are seven languages, that the missionaries, there and to translate and publish the scriptures in, they have made such progress in three of them that it is ex-
pected the above sum will enable them to complete the work. This money is now in the hands of Robert Ralston, Esq. of Philadelphia, who will forward it in due time. Should any individual, society, or congregation of people in the United States of America be disposed to contribute to this good work, Mr. Ralston will gladly receive whatever may be sent into him for that purpose, and add it to the above sum to be forwarded to the missionaries at Serampore near Calcutta.
BENJAMIN WICKES, Sen'r.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1805.
The different printers in the United States are requested to give the above a place in their papers.
Longevity.—The following instance of longevity is given in a late German Journal.—There is now living, near Polosk, on the frontiers of Livonia a Russian who served under Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden. He was present at the battle of Pultawa, in 1709, at which time he was 86 years of age. At the age of 95 he entered into the married state, and had children. The family of this patriarch consists of 186 individuals, who reside together in a village which comprehends ten houses. The oldest of his grand children is 102; the age of the next is not less than a century. This old man still enjoys a perfect state of health, tho' now 180.
FROM THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE.
A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE ORIGIN AND PRESENT STATE OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia is the capital of Pennsylvania, and the chief city of the United States, in point of size and splendour: though it now fills but the second rank in respect to commercial importance; the trade of America having latterly flowed more freely into the open channels of the bay of New-York.—It must also yield metropolitan precedence to the doubtful policy of a seat of government, far removed from the centre of wealth and population, the pendulum of national activity, which must long vibrate (perhaps forever) between Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New-York; a chain of commercial cities, whose vigorous impulse is already accelerated by the bold ramification of turnpikes and canals.
Philadelphia is situated about 40 degrees north of the equator, and 75 west of London; being in the same parallel of latitude with Spain, Italy, and Greece; climates, whose happy temperature had already indicated for Pennsylvania a milder winter, before the original frosts of November and December, by which the first adventurers were sometimes frozen up in the Delaware, had evidently yielded to the qualifying effects of exposing the surface of the earth to the rays of the sun.
Its founder, the benevolent and pacific William Penn, denominated it Philadelphia, or the city of brotherly love, from a town in ancient Greece, so named in honour of the fraternal attachment of Attalus and Eumenes; and afterwards famous in the Christian world, for one of the Seven Churches to which St. John addressed his prophetick visions—A name methinks of auspicious omen: "Behold," says the inspired Apostle, to the Angel of the church in Philadelphia, "I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it." Religious liberty is here a chartered right, the policy, as well as the equity of which to say nothing of its consistency with the spirit of that religion which breathes peace on earth, and good will to men, is happily confirmed in these latter ages of the church, by the harmony and fellowship in which the various professors of the modern Philadelphia so peculiarly fraternise.
Penn had been concerned in the settlement of New-Jersey, some years before he obtained from Charles II. a grant of the territory on the western side of the Delaware. The Dutch and Swedes were then numerous at Upland (now Chester.) at New-Castle, and at the Harkills (now Lewis Town) and a number of his brethren in religious profession, had already established themselves at Shackamaxon (now Kensington, a suburb of Philadelphia) in the year 1673; when a ship, called the Shield , of Stockton, the first that had ever ventured to sail so high up the river, in tacking about, ran her bowsprit among the trees which lined the shore where the city now stands; and the New Comers on board, bound for Burlington, then remarked to each other, that it would be a fine place for a town.
The royal grant passed the great seal on the 4th of March, 1681; and in August the following year, the venerable Legislator of Pennsylvania set sail from London, in the ship Welcome , Captain Greenway.
The Proprietor was accompanied by a hundred of his friends and fellow professors, contemptuously called Quakers, by their haughty countrymen, because, in their religious meetings, like the Faithful of every age, they sometimes trembled at the word of God.
A prosperous gale wafted the Patriarchs of Pennsylvania, in six weeks, to the friendly coast of America; and the Proprietor landed at New-Castle, on the 24th of October, under the acclamations of the Dutch settlers, who accompanied him to Upland, the principal Swedish settlement, where he collected an assembly of all the Freemen of the Province, by whom his jurisdiction was unanimously recognised and confirmed.
It was here that the Father of his country made a treaty with the harmless natives, which was to last, in the figurative style of those nervous Aborigines, who have since been so grossly misrepresented by European Theorists, as long as the trees should grow, or the waters run. A treaty that was faithfully observed by both parties (let the Potentates of Europe blush) through a happy period of eighty successive years; and that has since been consigned to historic immortality by the patriotick pencil of a descendant of one of the peaceful assistants, now the first painter of the age.*
The founder of Pennsylvania was not long in fixing upon a situation that seemed prepared by nature, perhaps by Providence, for the sudden growth of his future capital. The spot was then covered with timber, its foundation was a stratum of potter's clay, the harbour furnished a bed of sand, the nearest hills contained quarries of stone, the vicinity yielded limestone and marble, and the penetration of intelligent observers, discovered mines of coal and iron, upon the navigable branches of the Delaware, long before the new settlement afforded hands to work them.
It is an extensive plain, five miles above the confluence of two navigable rivers, the Delaware and the Schuylkill; the former, though 120 miles from the sea, being there a mile in breadth, and deep enough for vessels of 1200 tons; the latter, half as wide as the Thames at London, being also navigable as high as the site of the town.
Some families of Swedes and Fins had obtained by settlement, the right of possession. They willingly, sold, or exchanged, their claim; and by the end of the year 1682, the ground plot of the future city was regularly laid out. Nine streets two miles in length, ran east and west, from river to river, and twenty-three, of a mile, intersect them at right angles, from north to south. None of these are less than fifty feet wide, and they distribute the plan into squares, the interior of which was designed for yards and gardens. Two main streets of a hundred feet wide, cross each other in the centre, and form
* Benjamin West, President of the Royal Academy of London.
a publick square, of which four more were laid out in the different quarters of the city; and a range of houses for the principal inhabitants was intended to open upon the water, in the manner of the celebrated Bomb Quai at Rotterdam; for which purpose the ware-houses, &c. along the river, were intended to have been kept from rising above the bank. But cupiditas (perhaps convenience) has crowded the plat-forms between the streets with narrow alleys; the Publick Squares, except only that in the centre, have been otherwise appropriated, and the bank of the river has been built up with a row of houses that now intercept from the city the intended view of the port.
Four score houses and cottages were erected within the year, one of which is now occupied as a watch-maker's shop, at the corner of Front and Dock streets; and another that was the city residence of William Penn, is yet standing in Black-horse alley directly back Lattitia court, which was so named from one of the daughters of the Proprietor. Opposite to the latter, in the middle of Market street, there stood for many years a monument of primitive simplicity, a wooden jail, that was seldom inhabited by any body but the jailor.
The first child born in the new city by name John Key , lived to his 85th year; one Edward Drinker , who was born in a cave under the bank of Delaware, survived till the declaration of Independence, when the capital of the United States was estimated to contain 6,000 houses, and 40,000 people; and there is a widow lady yet living, whose mother arrived from England when there were but three houses in Philadelphia.
The State House or Town Hall, a substantial edifice of 200 feet front, including the wings was erected within half a century after the woods were cleared away from its site; the first Episcopal church was soon afterward ornamented with a steeple that may vie in point of elegance, with any spire in Europe; and, while Pennsylvania was still a dependent colony, scarcely distinguished on the other side of the Atlantic among twelve adjacent provinces of the British empire in America, a new prison was erected, sufficiently capacious for the future introduction of the philanthropick reform that has since converted our jails into manufactories, and our criminals into manufacturers.
During the revolutionary war, the capital of the struggling colonies remained stationary, or rather retrograded, under the occupation of the royal army, by whom however, the houses were first numbered, and a floating bridge was thrown across the Schuylkill.
The western improvements then scarcely extended half a mile from the Delaware, and it was a country walk for the citizens to go to the hospital, the Swedes church, or the ship yards at Kensington.
Since the revolution, so happily terminated by the independence of the United States under the disinterested co-operations of a Franklin , in counsel, a Morris in finance, and a Washington , in the field, Philadelphia has increased with astonishing rapidity, notwithstanding the ravages of a mortal fever, introduced from the pestilential atmosphere of the western archipelago, where it has been excited to an unusual virulence by the civil wars of St. Domingo.
A superb edifice of the Corinthian order, with a majestic portico of six fluted columns of white marble, was then building for the reception of the Bank of the United States, a vigorous offspring of the Federal Constitution, that had been framed in 1788, and was organised in the following year by the patriotick Washington , on being voluntarily ratified by two-thirds of the Thirteen Independent States which then formed the American Union.—Thus exhibiting to the expecting world, a first example of a great nation reforming a defective system of government, without unsheathing the sword.
The city has since been beautified with an elegant structure, executed in white marble, from the design of an Ionic Temple, for the offices of the Bank of Pennsylvania; and the intersection of the two principal streets is now occupied by a round Tower, for the reception and distribution of the Schuylkill water, raised by machinery to a level of thirty or forty feet above the highest ground in the city.
The streets of Philadelphia are paved with pebble stones, and bordered with ample footways, raised one foot above the carriage way, for the ease and safety of passengers. They are kept cleaner than those of any city in Europe, excepting the towns of Holland where trade is carried on by canals; and London is the only capital in the world that is better lighted at night. Many of the new streets have been latterly planted with poplars, whose rapid growth, and spiral form, peculiarly adapt them to shade the avenues of a city. Their introduction has already given to some sections, the air of public walks, for the ornament of which nothing is wanting but fountains and statuary.
The private buildings are three stories high; they are built of a clear red brick, and ornamented in the new streets with facings, key stones and flights of steps in white marble.
Ever since the operation of the Federal Constitution, four or five hundred houses have been annually erected, no small proportion of which (it is said not less than two hundred) have been built, or caused to be built by a single citizen,* whose well laid plans have greatly improved the town, particularly in Walnut-street; in Sansom-street, the first that has been built in America, with strict attention to uniformity; and in Second-street, where it crossed a morass that had long formed an inconvenient separation between the city and the northern suburbs.
Philadelphia, including Southwark and the Northern Liberties, now extends three miles along the Delaware, and about a mile east and west; and is supposed to contain thirteen thousand houses, and eighty thousand people.
There are in it upwards of thirty churches, or meeting houses, in which the various denominations of believers perform the homage of publick worship, to the common father of mankind according to their peculiar forms and persuasions, under the happy system of toleration, secured to all professions without a legal establishment for any.
Three large meeting houses are now building in different parts of the city, and stone piers have been erected in the river Schuylkill, for a permanent bridge of three arches, whose gigantic span would have been thought impracticable in Europe, long after the first settlement of Pennsylvania.
The market of Philadelphia, for beef, veal, and mutton, is second only to that of Leadenhall; and its pork, poultry, and game, are not inferior to those of the finest climates in the world; though it is excelled by New-York in the articles of fish and fruit.
The city was first incorporated in 1701, before which period it was called the town of Philadelphia; but the corporation was self elective, and not accountable to the citizens, according to the exclusive system of the mother country.
On the late auspicious revolution, this charter was annulled, and its powers were variously distributed, until in 1789, a corporation was again regularly organized, by charter, constituting a mayor, recorder, fifteen aldermen, common council, &c. The latter to be annually chosen by the taxable inhabitants.
The publick institutions of Philadelphia, are peculiarly numerous and beneficial. They include a university, as well as a competent number of publick, private, and free schools, a philosophical society, a museum, a publick library, a hospital, a dispensary, one publick and two private alms-houses, a college of
* William Sansom, Esq.

physicians, societies for promoting agriculture, for the encouragement of arts and manufactures, for the abolition of negro slavery, (a stain of colonial dependence that still tarnishes the fair escutcheon of American freedom) and for alleviating the miseries of publick prisons, to whose benevolent exertions is chiefly owing the improvement of the penal code, and the present safety of the inhabitants from the depredations of the unprincipled part of the community.
Besides these benevolent associations, there are now in Philadelphia, four chartered banks, six marine insurance companies, two for insuring against fire, and forty-one printing offices, five of which publish daily papers, that are in a few days circulated from days circulated from Georgia to New-Hampshire, by means of the post-office, which originated in 1775, in the then capital of the British colonies, under the auspices of the venerable Franklin, so long the benefactor of his country.
The mint of the United States is still kept at Philadelphia; a type-foundry has been long established, and printing, coach-making, cabinet work, and ship building, are carried to a degree of perfection unrivaled in America, and little excelled in Europe. But the staple commodity of Philadelphia is flour, of which 400,000 barrels have been exported in a year.
Such is the salubrity of the air of Philadelphia that the births annually exceed the deaths in the proportion of five to three; yet the excessive heat of the summer months, during which the thermometer may be averaged at 79, and sometimes rises to 93, is so nearly allied to the atmosphere of the burning zone, as readily to receive and propagate the Yellow Fever of the West Indies, of late so frequently introduced into the United States, through perpetual intercourse, feebly restrained by the inadequate operations of local and temporary health laws.
Within the memory of a Gentleman of observation there were but three coaches kept by all the Gentry of Philadelphia; not more than two, or at most three ships arrived in one year with the unrivaled manufactures of Britain; nor were petty sloops fitted out to exchange American flour for West India produce but in shares of one third, one sixth, or even one twelfth, by the principal merchants of the place. Without exceeding the bounds of ordinary longevity he has lived to see twelve or fifteen hundred sail annually expedited for every quarter of the Globe, of which fifteen or twenty double the southern Promontory of Africa, and explore the Antipodes for the most costly productions of the East; while at home three hundred coaches occasionally display the ease of opulence, or the elegance of luxury.
Such an increase of wealth and splendour, within the recollection of a single life admits of but one comparison in the history of the world: and if the capital of Russia may justly boast superior numbers, and a more recent origin, Petersburg has been created among the marshes of the Neva by a succession of absolute princes, commanding the resources of a mighty empire; while Philadelphia, at first only the chief town of a dependent colony, and now no more than the capital of a single province of an infant nation, has risen upon the banks of the Delaware, from the liberal institutes of a private founder, seconded only by the energy of principle, and the efforts of intelligence, to a distinguished rank among the capitals of nations.
Account of Buildings erected in Philadelphia in 1802, 1803, and 1804, by actual enumeration.
  1802 1803 1804    Brick, 328 283 204  Frame, 126 102 69  Total, 454 385 273  
In 1802, there were four hundred and sixty four—in 1803, three hundred and eighty five—in 1804, two hundred and seventy three dwelling houses erected in the city and liberties—and, during those three years, there were also erected, six buildings for worship; and a number of warehouses, not included in the foregoing enumeration.
NEW-YORK, November 7.
The United States' frigate Adams, Capt. Murray, sailed yesterday morning on a cruise.
The British frigate Cambrian, so frequently employed in blockading our port, sailed from Sandy Hook for Halifax, yesterday morning.
Captain Driggs, who arrived at this port yesterday from Bahamas, has handed to us the following statement for publication:
"On our passage from St. Thomas to Long Island, Bahamas, we were boarded on the 7th October, in lat. 21, 45, long. 70, 37, by a French privateer mounting one gun and fifty men, and our papers and log book sent on board the privateer. They then returned, took me prisoner, and put me in irons. The captain of the privateer, with a detachment of his men, came on board the Mercury and began to plunder. They tore the colours to pieces, drove the second mate and myself out of the cabin with their cutlasses, beat the people, broke down part of the bulk head, and robbed the vessel of money and goods to the amount of 4085 dollars. Amongst the articles taken were 2 casks of claret, 144 gallons of rum, 4 barrels of beef, 2 do. of bread, 400 ropes of onions, one small boat and oars, 3 boxes of raisins, 1 box of candles, 2 muskets, 7 cases of gin, 2 barrels of sugar, 400 weight of coffee, a bag of half joe 2440 dollars, 50 dollars in silver, 2 dozen pair of stockings, 140 weight of rigging and spun yarn, 16 pots of jelly, a live hog, 2 dozen of fowls, 2 quadrants, all our sail needles, steel yards, pump leather, crockery ware, pitch pot and pitch, the speaking trumpet, and the cook's gridiron, ladle and kettle. They took also my own clothing to the value of 82 dollars, from the mate his clothing and other articles worth 122 dollars, and robbed the crew of clothing. &c. to the amount of 100. They carried off every thing that was valuable; and such things as they thought not worth the trouble of carrying off, they took a savage pleasure in throwing overboard. We expected they would have robbed us of our best bower cable; they seemed much to desire it; but it was bent, and their boat was too much crowded, and too small to be able to carry it."
DETENTION OF AMERICAN SHIPS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LONDON TIMES.
SIR, In a commercial country, it is expedient, that the ear of Government should be open to the solicitations or remonstrances of merchants: and it is also natural for the leading men in trade to form a sort of society, watching over the interests of the line in which they are more particularly engaged. Hence we see, that Committees of various classes confer with the Minister, as often as any question is agitated which can affect their interests.
There exists only one body of Merchants who seem not to understand the inestimable value of this privilege or, rather, whose concerns being more minute, cannot dedicate a portion of their time to enquiry after subjects of a general tendency, and whose landed or parliamentary influence being comparatively small, do not feel sufficiently held to stand forward, even on the best grounds—I allude to the Merchants trading with Germany, Holland, and France.
The importance of their commerce seems to have been overlooked, as often as it came into competition with any object; and it seems forgotten, that upon them and their prosperity hinges chiefly the welfare of our whole commercial and manufacturing system.
They are the sole purchasers of most of the manufactures imported by the East India Company, and more than one-half of its raw commodities. They are almost the only buyers of coffee, besides a very large proportion of the sugar, and other articles, brought from the West Indies. They are the chief encouragers of the sugar-refineries, and contribute, in no contemptible degree to the prosperity of our manufacturing towns. The Custom-house entries prove sufficiently these assertions; in corroboration of which it may be remarked, that any stagnation or bankruptcy among this class of Merchants is the unerring forerunner of an universal decline in the prices of all articles, as the experience of the year 1799 amply shews. The importance of their trade is still more increased, as it is that through which our national industry diffuses itself over France and Holland, and brings back specie in return; thus producing the two-fold effect of enriching us, and impoverishing our enemy.
The most dangerous rivals which these merchants have ever met with, are the Americans. That nation navigates cheaper than we can: its situation and produce are peculiarly adapted to the West India trade, from whence it obtains colonial articles and bullion, with the latter of which it engages in very advantageous operations to the East Indies. By remaining neutral, American property saves one half of the premiums of insurance paid by us; and the ship which conveys to Europe the produce of the East or West-Indies, returns home with linens—a very lucrative trade. The effect of this speculative system has been, that the European markets cease, in a great measure, to send orders here for the goods, with which the Americans supply them much cheaper than we can. The Merchants trading to Germany, France, and Holland, are thus materially injured; and our commerce, navigation, and manufactures in general, are undermined, by a rival, whose capital is chiefly borrowed in London, and the laxity of whose laws respecting mercantile engagement peculiarly favours the spirit of adventure. Hence arises the difference between the prices which the West India planter now obtains for his produce, and what he obtained in the year 1798. Hence we see the East India Company now selling for 9d. the pepper formerly sold at 15d. or 20d. and almost all its other raw or manufactured goods at a similar depreciation. How far this may go on, it is impossible to say; but we seem verging towards that point, where America will engross the navigation and commerce of Europe, while England will act merely as banker to her rival.
The treaty between this country and America leaves only one barrier against this event, in compelling cargoes to be landed there, before they become real American property. That this stipulation has been evaded on the one hand, and overlooked on the other, is a fact generally known; and every well wisher to the country rejoiced to see government at length opening its eyes to a traffic which has gradually supplanted us in every European market. In proportion to this satisfaction must have been the general indignation in seeing a committee of American merchants openly remonstrating with the minister, against the measures taken to enforce the observance of the clause alluded to in the treaty with America. Have they forgotten that the interest of a part must yield to the welfare of the whole, or that the real English trader should be favoured at least as much as men who act merely as a drain upon our national prosperity—whose active capital is employed in facilitating the intercourse of the enemy with its colonies through the medium of American ships—and whose inactive capital is invested in Trans-Atlantic government securities?
The newspapers state, that the order to search American vessels has been revoked or modified; a measure which influence, or misrepresentation, may have obtained. The East India company, and the body of merchants and manufacturers, are only affected in a distant manner, and can only feel the consequences at a future time; it is probable, therefore, that the circumstance may have passed without their notice. The merchants trading to Germany, France, and Holland, are the only immediate sufferers; but they are a passive body, without any Esprit de Corps , and whose silence results more from apathy than from approbation.
The subject is of sufficient importance to deserve the re-consideration of Mr. Pitt; and it is to be hoped, that the merchants will find him not inattentive to their welfare.
A MERCHANT TRADING TO GERMANY.
From the True Briton, September 9.
In the prosperous situation in which Prussia is now placed, by the different augmentations which she has procured to the Monarchy, and by the degree of importance she has acquired in the empire in particular, as well as in the politics of Europe in general, this power should excite the attention of every court; they all ought to observe her demonstrations and her language, for during ten years the whole tendency of all her words and actions has been to profit by the embarrassments of others, in order to gain her ends.
If the French revolution was a fortunate event for Prussia, the long and obstinate war between France and Austria was still more so; and Prussia should consider herself at the highest pinnacle of happiness. Considering, on the one hand, the prodigious increase which she has procured to her monarchy, during the war, the treasures which she has amassed, and the importance which she has acquired; and, on the other hand, the enormous losses sustained by Austria in territory, the exhausted state to which her finances have been reduced, and the decay of her armies.
But Prussia should have shed tears of joy—she should have melted in tenderness for Buonaparte—when she heard of the treaty of peace of Lunéville; for had she herself dictated that treaty, she could not have framed it in a manner more suitable to her interests, or more favourable to the progress of her politics.
Certainly Prussia did scarcely expect to see the Emperor indemnified for the loss of his ten low country provinces, of all his states in Italy, and of the Brisgaw, by a very small part of the state of Venice. Certainly she did not expect to see France reckon, in compensation to the emperor, his acquisitions in Poland, when having herself made more lucrative acquisitions in the same kingdom. France not only does not speak of them, but on the contrary, aids all her administrative projects in the empire, as well for herself as for her allies.
France, in the situation in which she is placed by the incontinent pride and extravagant ambition of Buonaparte, is a power adorable in the eyes of Prussia: of course she will not fail to court her, and to cement more and more her connexion with her, as long as she shall see her in the frightful attitude which she has assumed, and that she shall make efforts to preserve her.
Prussia is well convinced that France, in possession of the left banks of the Rhine, and making the empire tremble—in possession of the low countries, and dictating laws to the Batavian Republic—in possession of Piedmont, and reigning as a sovereign over all Italy—possessing Geneva, Porrentruy, the Pays de Vaud, and the Valais, and holding Switzerland enchain'd at her feet—governing under divers denominations more than one-third of the continent, and presenting no kind of security to the powers which she affects to regard as independent—Prussia is well convinced that such a state of things cannot long last; she has not forgotten that the Russians and Austrians defeated the French on the banks of
the Adige, and in some weeks chased them along a multiplicity of fortresses and of intrenched positions, as far as the river of Genoa, even to the frontiers of Savoy. She does not dissemble, that the battle of Marengo, which in an instant changed the face of affairs, was at first gained by the Austrians, and that the victory of the French was the result of one of those hazards which does not happen more than once—which will never, certainly, happen when such brave troops as the Austrians have at their head an able and clear-sighted chief. Neither does she dissemble, that the victory of Hohenlinden, which precipitated peace with Austria, and occasioned the treaty of Lunéville, would not have taken place, if the Archduke Charles had from the commencement of the campaign, been opposed to the army of the Rhine, which he was accustomed to vanquish. She knows perfectly, that the left wing of that army, completely beaten, and almost entirely defeated, fled in disorder to Munich, abandoning to the conquerors its magazines, chariots, and ( chancelleries ), and that the victory was complete, if the Austrians had profited of the defeat of this wing to reinforce the centre, and to make their victorious right turn the centre of Moreau. Without doubt, the Archduke Charles would not have failed to profit of his victory; and he would have beaten and forced the French army to retire. But would he have wished to have given repose to his troops fatigued by long marches in a rigorous season? His vigilant eye would have been every where, and he would not have left his enemy any means of repairing his previous disaster. This was not done; and this negligence, by giving victory to the French, compromised the safety of the Austrian armies, and carried the war into the heart of the Emperor's territories.
These details, which are undoubtedly true, and are known to all Europe, we have designedly traced, because they will serve to make us appreciate the solidity of the basis which supports the treaty of Lunéville, and the vain-glorious Buonaparte. Prussia also knows these details, and certainly she rejoices at them, because she is persuaded that the causes which have produced the misfortunes of Austria, are not capable of overthrowing a power so formidable—are not capable of extinguishing that noble pride, which has at all times burnt in the hearts of the princes of that august house—are not capable of extinguishing in the breasts of her subjects that patriotic zeal which they have manifested on so many occasions by numerous sacrifices, and, in those of her warriors, that determined courage which has so often distinguished their standards, and rendered their name celebrated in Europe. Russia is equally persuaded that the vain-glorious Buonaparte, which has despoiled so many princes, overthrown so many governments, and enchain'd so many nations to his car, has excited much hatred, begotten much resentment, and prepared much vengeance. She expects to see, when the time shall arrive, when the formidable enemies of France shall have repaired their losses, when they shall have recovered the force exhausted by ten years of war—she expects, we say, to see the self-love of all awakened, the hatred of all break forth, the interests of all re-united, and all the enemies of France, even the republics which she has created, and which she keeps enslaved under her iron yoke, fall upon her at once, and break with a vengeance that Colossus of flint, petrified by the hands of one man, for the humiliation of sovereigns, and the despair of nations.
It is for the time in which these deplorable scenes will be represented, that Prussia will reserve her actual force, that which she proposes to acquire, and that of her allies. She will excite the Batavians to shake off the yoke of France which has rendered them so unhappy for so many years; she will offer them her generous succour, and she will enter among them to renew the spectacle which she gave the Poles, that is to say, from a protection she will transform herself into a sovereign.
We may, at some future period, resume this subject.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Sarah, Parott, 13 days from St. Bartholomews, Rum & Sugar, James Dykes & Co.—Left there the 2d inst. brig —, Lowell, Portland, to sail in 6 days; schr's Brilliant, Turner, Norfolk, for St. Thomas in 3 days; Greyhound, Holmes, Baltimore, in 6 days; Raven, Sawyer, Portland, for Baltimore, in 2 days.—The brig Lion, Aldane of Portland from Guadalupe arrived the day before capt. Parott sailed, in distress for men, 5 of his crew having died in Guadalupe; he was to have sailed for Portland the next day.
Schr Thomas, Hayward, 30 days from Grenada, Rum, C. & F. Whittle.
In Hampton Roads, bound to City Point, brig Hamblet, Tallman, 9 weeks from Liverpool—sailed in company ships Boston, Trott, for Boston; Constellation, Carleton, ditto; Samaritan, —, for Philadelphia—The Two Brothers, Parrington, and Lucy & Nancy, —, for City Point, sailed, 3 days before—Left ships Julia, Vickery, of and for Norfolk in 10 days; Commerce, Colburn, for City Point in 3 days; brig Martha Bland, Wyville, for ditto, ready for sea.
Sloop Patty, Bowyer, 15 days from Nevis, Rum, to the Master.
The brig Albert, Frazier, from this port to Martinique, was spoken Nov. 1, out 3 days.
The ship William & Mary, Tipling, of this port, has arrived at Barbadoes, from Teneriffe.
The schooner Hope, Sprague, from this port arrived at Morant-Bay, (Jam.) the 22d September.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) Sept. 14—28.
The American schooner Nantasket, Darrell, which sailed on the 12th inst. for Charleston, put back on Tuesday, in distress.
In such imminent risk of being captured is every vessel that quits this port at the present moment, that the premium of insurance from Kingston to Port Antonio is advanced to the exorbitant rate of 12 1-2 per cent. a circumstance unparalleled in the annals of this island!
A slight shock of an earthquake was felt here, and in the mountains of Port Royal and St. Andrew, about half past eleven o'clock on Tuesday forenoon.
CLARK'S Packet will sail for New-York on Wednesday next.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to Nov. 15. Richard Bowden, & Co.
THE Assembly of Virginia, having passed an act, authorising Commissioners to run a Canal from Boath Creek to the channel of Elizabeth river—which canal, in the way it has been run, interferes with the rights of the landholders on that creek and on the river, stripping some of rights to land by their original deeds, previous to the running this canal, and adding to the possessions of others—A petition will be presented to the ensuing Assembly, for the appointment of Commissioners to examine into the direction of the canal, and to effect a restoration of the rights of all those persons who have suffered by its present course. November 13. tma 273
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ambley—Consisting of 137 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES.
Redmon & Frith.
Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
AUCTION.
On Saturday the 16th instants, at 10 o'clock, WILL BE SOLD FOR READY MONEY, At the House of Doctor Fernandes, in Granby Street, near the United States' Bank,
SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Belonging to Mr. Edward Johnston.
Francis Smith.
WHO OFFERS AT PRIVATE SALE, 4 Pipes FRENCH BRANDY. 1600 Wt. COFFEE. 25 Barrels good Muscovada SUGAR. A few Puncheons W. I. RUM. N. E. RUM, in Hhds. and Bbls. Old PEACH and APPLE BRANDY, in Bbls. IMPERIAL TEA, in qr. chests of late importation. November 13. 274
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. 3 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 13. tds 216
For Liverpool, The good fast sailing Ship FREDONIA, Nathaniel Richardson, Master, burthen 250 hogheads—For freight or passage, apply on board at Newton's wharf, or to Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale on board the Schooner Margaret Tingey, 1800 Bushels Liverpool SALT. November 15. tf 277
FOR LONDON, The new fast sailing SHIP CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, Master, burthen 306 tons.—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or to William Dickson. Nov. 15. tf 273
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE GOOD BRIG TWO BROTHERS, Peter S. Hartshorne, master, burthen 200 tons.—Apply to William Hartshorne, Jun. Nov. 15. tf 182
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING
One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. ** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. 279
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 260 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 5 do. Fine, } IN STORE, 10,000 Bushels Bonavista SALT. James Herron. November 15. tf 280
Just received and will be delivered to the Subscribers, the 4th volume of WASHINGTON'S LIFE,
On application at the Counting House of the subscriber, in Holt's Lane, near the Main Street. There are a few copies of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd volumes on hand, and the 5th volume will be on soon, with the maps of the battles, &c. JAMES TUCKER. November 15. 4 281
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given,) A Convenient Dwelling House, near
the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, jun. Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. November 13. tf 275
NOTICE.
PETITIONS will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit: 1st.—To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance.
2nd.—To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.
3rd.—To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminal and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
4th.—To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferriage from the Borough of Norfolk, to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.
5th.—Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year not exceeding years; and, together with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his and their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by a tax upon law process, bills of health, and so forth.
6th.—For an amendment of the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the Lower Bridge, on the back Creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.
7th.—To amend and explain the Acts of Assembly respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Masters, in such manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the County Courts, and those to be appointed by the Courts of the Corporation—letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bringing vessels to their mooring in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.
October 21. tma 219
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

Department of Miscellany.
TRANSLATION
HORACE'S ELEGIAK ODE ON THE DEATH OF QUINTILIAN.
Quis desiderio, &c.
Can shame suppress the starting tear, Or silence grief for one so dear? Descend, Elegiac Maid divine, And aid the slow funeral line, For Thou can't touch the tenderest key And emulate its harmony.
Ah! wherefore fled this goodly light— Sleeps Marcellus in eternal night?
Marcus! whom faith, of sportless mein, And equity, a sister queen, And truth, in virgin beauty bare, Of human parallel despair!
For he, indeed, lamented lies By all the great, the good, the wise; And ah! my Virgil, who than thee Can wail with more sincerity? Pious, alas, in vain, t'abate, Or stem the torrent tide of fate. What if t'were thine, to move the heart Beyond the Thracian minstrel's art, To lead the woodland wilds along, By pow'r of thy immortal song, Yet ah! the soaring spirit's fled, And who shall rouse the sleeping dead?
Till that inexorable God Descends to shake his direful rod, Who fills, array'd in horrid state, The formulary page of fate. 'Tis hard!—but patience to endure, May soothe the ills it cannot cure!
August, 1805. B. T.
* The Muse Melpomene. † Quintilian is a name not adopted to the English Verse.
BUONAPARTE'S SOLOQUY
ON THE CLIFF AT BOULOGNE.
T'invade, or not t'invade—that is the question— Whether 'tis nobler in my soul, to suffer Those haughty Islanders to check my power, Or to send forth my troops upon their coast, And by attacking, crush them.—T'invade—to fight No more;—and by a fight, to say I end The glory, and the thousand natural blessings That England's heir to;—'tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish'd.—To invade—to fight— To fight—perchance to fall:—Ay, there's the rub; For in that failure, what dire fate may come, When they have shuffled off from Gallia's shore, Must give me pause.—There's the respect, That makes me thus procrastinate the deed: For would I bear the scoff and scorn of foes, The oppressive thought of English liberty, The pangs of despis'd threats, th' attempt's delay, The insolence of Britain, and the spurns, That I impatient and unwilling take, When I myself might head the plund'ring horde, And grasp at conquest? Would I tamely bear To groan and sweat under a long suspence, But that the dread of something after battle, That undecided trial, from whose hazard I never may return,—puzzles my will, And makes me rather bear unsated vengeance, Than fly from Boulogne at the risk of all. Thus contemplation stays my deep design, And thus my native passion of ambition Is clouded o'er with sad presaging thought: And this momentous, tow'ring enterprize, With this regard is yearly turn'd aside, And waits the name of action.
ORIGIN OF NEW YEAR'S GIFTS,
(Called by the French, Etrennes.)
The Romans gave the name of Etrennes (new year's gifts) to some branches of tree cut in a wood, consecrated to Strenua, goddess of strength and presented them to Tatius, king of the Sabines. They extended, afterwards, this name to all presents which were made at the same time of the year. But it was the usage to give new year's gifts before this epoch; in times very anterior, it was the custom in France, and was practised in a manner which had much resemblance to the mode adopted under the reign of Tatius, contemporary to Romulus.
The sovereign pontiff of the Druids went, on particular days, into a forest, consecrated to the gods, with a golden axe; he there cut the Gue de Pan (mistletoe) and the inferior Druids distributed it afterwards to the people, in form of presents, at the commencement of the year; from thence is derived, without doubt, the custom to call Guilan all presents which were made on the first day of the year in the country near Chartres; for it is well known, that the chief residence of the Druids was between Chartres and Dreux.
We learn from Julius Cæsar, that the Druids had a chief, whose authority was absolute. After the death of the said chief, the next in quality commonly succeeded, and, if many laid a claim, they had recourse to election, and sometimes it was decided by arms. Their place of assembling was near Chartres, which is the centre of France, in a place consecrated and destined to this usage, where also those who had any law proceedings or disputes, came from all parts, and submitted to the decision of the Druids.
The origin of Etrennes was a species of religious institution which the Latins adopted; and, as they had not a name in their language to express it, they gave it one taken from the thing itself, in attributing to the goddess Strenua the right to preside over the presents. The Romans, subsequently, in imitating them, made some changes in the form and in the nature of gifts. The lower order of the people gave commonly figs, dates, and honey, which they sometimes sent in a vessel covered with a golden leaf. The clients, in their presents to their patrons, added some small pieces of coin.
The people, the knights, and the senate, gave Strenua to Augustus, and which was, undoubtedly, of money, because with it he bought the statues with which he decorated the temples. In his absence the usual presents were carried to the capitol.
Tiberius, prodigal and magnificent in the beginning of his reign, distributed to his friends the fourth part of the gifts which the people had given him.
Caligula, whose greediness was as insatiable as his cruelty, declared by an edict, that he would receive gifts, and on the first January, in the vestibule of his palace, he waited for the money which was brought to him by citizens of every degree.
Claudius delivered the Romans from this tyrannick tribute; he forbade them to make him any more presents; the people, however, never gave up the custom of making new year's gifts which the Greeks already had adopted under the same name.
In the early ages of the church, the christian emperors received presents, but the ceremonies being mixed with paganism, which accompanied them, obliged the councils and the fathers to proscribe them.
The sixth council, held in 680, condemned the calends; it was from this that the Romans called the first day of every month, and from whence they named calends the feast which they celebrated the first day of the year; but since then, new year's gifts are become a sign of friendship, or politeness without any mixture of paganism; the church has ceased to proscribe them, and the custom is preserved at this time.
The figs, dates, honey, or any other small present which the Romans gave, also expressing wishes for a peaceful life, &c. have descended to us.
As for the rest, we embrace as the Romans did, without having any affection, and we frequently offer up wishes for the good success of another, when the heart does not participate in the least with what has been uttered.
In the council of Trulla, held at Constantinople, 692, they forbade several superstitions or prophane practises, such as distributing grapes offered at the altar, adorning the young women who consecrated themselves to God, worldly habits and ornaments, offering milk and honey at the altar, dancing and making merry the first day of the year, kindling of fires before the houses at new moon, baking of cakes on the vigil of Christmas, in honour of the virgin's lying in, presenting boiled meat to the priests in the churches, &c.
From the most ancient period of the Roman history, the first day of the year, as well as the last, was consecrated to Janus, who was represented with two faces, one of which regarded the past, and the other the future; also the first day of every month was in a like manner consecrated to Juno, and finally to Strenua, who presided over gifts. Thus the concurrence of these three feasts, instituted in honour of three different divinities, gave place to sacrifices, dances, and festivals, which often degenerated into orgies; besides each had its particular superstition: some dressed themselves in new garments; others worked that they should not be idle the remainder of the year; some expressed good wishes for each other; while some took care not to utter a word of a bad tendency; accordingly the people of Rome felt so much horror at the punishment of Sabinus, put to death on the first day of the year, by order of Tiberius, that they exclaimed, "Quam enim diem vacuum poena, ubi inter sacra et vota, quo tempore verbis etiam profanis abstineri mos esset, vineta et laqueis indicatur."
"What day is free from punishments, when amidst sacrifices and supplications, at a period when it is customary to abstain from prophane expressions, chains are imposed, and executions are ordered to take place."
The following words were addressed to the cultivators of the ground, every new year, by the kings of Persia:
"From your labours we receive our subsistence—you derive your tranquillity from our vigilance; since therefore, we are mutually necessary to each other, let us live together like brothers, in concord & love."
DESCENT INTO POMPEIA.
ITALY.—A celebrated author of the city of Naples has published an account of a descent at Pompeia, since the new research which the Queen of Naples ordered to be made.—The following are the leading particulars.
"In a research that was commenced seven years ago, the top of a pillar was perceived, supposed to be the latter front of a large door. The works being continued during the last winter, the corresponding pillar was discovered. The brass hinges of the door have been conveyed to the Portici Museum. The hovation to which the door leads is convenient and grand, rich in paintings, and mosaic work; a beautiful wall of free-stone forms the inclosure, that the wall might be said to be a solid mass. The passage that serves for the entrance is two yards in breadth, and three in length; it leads to a court, the walls of which are covered with stucco of different colours. The top and the cornices are well preserved. I saw a rose which was a chef-d'œuvre; as much for the design as for the beauty of its form. All the apartments are ornamented with sumptuous paintings, on red, blue, and yellow grounds; small pillars with flowers, chandeliers, and ornaments of the most exquisite taste are also to be seen. On the left are two apartments, which probably belonged to the master and mistress of the house. The painter has given great scope to his imagination in the composition of the pieces which adorn them. Nothing can be more graceful than a dance of naked personages. It has the peculiar marks of a great genius. In composing a subject, to which an idea of voluptuousness is supposed to be annexed, the artist has contrived to extinguish every indecent thought, and save the blush and dignity of modesty. It is upon this that Titan built his reputation. The modesty of one of the most chaste was equally unwounded, whether they gazed upon a Madona or a Venus . In the middle of the court is a cistern, and on a marble pedestal a young Hercules, seated on a small bronze hind; these two pieces, one of which weighs twenty pounds and the other forty, are of finished workmanship. Water falls from the mouth of the hind into a beautiful shell of Greek marble. Behind the pedestal was a table, the feet of which represent eagle's claws; these works have also been carried, in full preservation to the Museum. A lateral corridor, on the right hand, leads to a second court, which is surrounded with a portico, (as the octagonal columns prove) and covered with stucco. In one of the apartments are two Bacchants, armed with a thyrsis. Above the window, on the right hand, an Europa of astonishing beauty is painted; she is entirely naked, and seated on a bull rushing into the sea. Underneath is a young man, supporting a basket of fruit; he is standing on tip-toe; this attitude has required of the painter a very decided expression of the muscular system."
"Opposite is a beautiful female dancer; she is playing with two cymbals; her veil, which is flying behind her, has a very beautiful effect. In passing from thence to a neighbouring hall, I observed a beautiful pavement of the most precious African marble. The ceiling represents Venus between Mars and Cupid. A small bronze image, a gold vase, weighing three ounces, and twelve others of brass, with Vespasian's effigy, have been found in this hall."
"In the hall on the left hand, fragments of paintings on wood, with a calf designed in chalk, are clearly to be distinguished. It was the bed-chamber—The eight small pillars that supported it are still to be seen; they are of bronze; and on their summit some fragments of gold work are attached, which probably formed a canopy. On the lateral wall are two priests with long beards, clothed with a blue and green pistachio gown: they have been carried to the Museum. The kitchen contained a vast quantity of utensils, the greater part made of iron, inlaid with inconceivable ingenuity. But what struck me most was, five chandeliers, painted in fresco on a very
brilliant yellow ground. I could not quit the apartment that contained these master-pieces of taste and elegance: they were supported by small figures, placed, clothed, and draped over with so much taste, as to render them worthy of serving as models for all the belles of the universe. In this house, like almost all those of antiquity, not a window was to be seen opening into the street. I was struck with the wreck of a car, which is still in a kind of coach-house; the axle-tree, wheel-bands, and the bronze ornaments of the car are perfectly discoverable. On the side of this magnificent habitation is seen a door that leads to another room, which, to judge of it by the exterior will present equal beauties, when permission is obtained for its opening."
"Such are the gratifications which I felt in my descent into Pompeia: the ancient world seemed exposed to me, and my imagination, tracing back some centuries, bore me to the time when I might have made one of the inhabitants of this city. Such are the delights which an antiquary can feel. He may dive into the womb of the earth, and explore the Senates and Forums of buried cities, he may frequent their Porticos and temples, and imagine himself an ancient Roman."
London paper.
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Brig Brathens , Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, } For sale by
William Pennock.
August 2. tf 37
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE,
Have received per Ship Fredonia , Captain Malcolm , from Liverpool,
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres,
Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms.
THEY HAVE FOR HIRE,
TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS.
September 16. 2M 147
40 Barrels New-York Prime PORK,
Received per Schooner Rising States , Captain J. Newcomb .
For sale by
Phinehas Dana & Co.
October 7. tf 190
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED
KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made
do. just received by the ship Planter , Captain Boush , and
for sale by
Gilliat & Mackinder.
September 9. tf 196
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled con-
cerns, requests all those who have accounts against him
to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons in-
debted 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. Prudie . For terms, apply to
Robert Gibson.
September 6. tf 134
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship Peter , lying at my Wharf,
1239 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT.
22 Crates EARTHENWARE.
A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots.
A. Maclure.
September 16. tf 148
NOTICE.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Captain Thomas
Clark, deceased, are requested to make immediate
payment, and those having claims against it, to furnish their
accounts properly authenticated to
Alexander Clark, Adm'or.
October 30. tf 241
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 me
rit a continuation of their patronage.
October 23. 3M 227
OFFICE OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT,
Norfolk, November 1, 1805.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in
approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or Bills
drawn on any other place, and made payable there.
ROBERT OLIPIANT, Cashier.
November 1. tf 246
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE
HOUSE, will be glad to take in
TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS
by the year.
Peter Kemp.
May 6. tf 654
FOR SALE,
140,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE.
Just received per Schooner Mohawk .—Apply to
Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
October 14. 9 198
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.
4d, do. 4s 6d per M.
4d, do. 3s do.
3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.
2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
LEVIN DORSEY.
March 18. tf 503
LANDING,
Out of the Brig Albert , Captain Braser , from Madeira,
10 Pipes, } Branded
20 Hogsheads, } M. M.
40 Quarter Casks, } c.
Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted
equal to any imported.—For sale by
Robert Dickson.
September 11 tf 140
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has lately received and offers for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz.
7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlas. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheetings. 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 Sheetings, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Smuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges.
A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 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 Flints. 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
NORFOLK BOROUGH:
At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of
August, 1805.
Alexander Maclure, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Waddey, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Waddey & Co. Compt.
Against, Gilbert Robinson, and James Brown, Merchants, trading as partners under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan. Defts.
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: On the motion of the Complainant by their Counsel, It is ordered , That the said Defendants Robertson and Brown, do appear