Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-05-27 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 27, 1807.
[NO. 135.
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 Charter, The good Ship UNION, P. Remington, master, burthen 215 tons.— For terms, apply to
May 20. Moses Myers. tf
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The good brig JOHN ADAMS, Winslow, master, burthen 166 tons, or 1300 barrels, can be ready to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Christopher Fry.
Who has for Sale on board, 30 casks Stone LIME, and 14 puncheons New-England Rum. May 11. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ALMIRA, Job Whipple, master, burthen 500 hogheads, can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. A freight to Liverpool would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
April 27. N. Heron. tf
For LIVERPOOL, The good Ship JANE, William Colley, master; the greater part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all convenient speed. For freight of the balance or passage, ap- ply to
April 20. William Pennock. tf
For Sale on board the Ship Huntress, from Liverpool.
6500 bushels coarse SALT, 30 crates Earthenware; 64 do. Glass Bottles, 650 bushels Coals.
The HUNTRESS, will return direct to Liverpool, and will be ready to receive freight in 10 days, considera- ble part of her cargo being already engaged; for the balance apply to
A. Maclure. tf
FOR SALE, 30 casks Oil; 10 boxes Candles, 10 boxes Wax Candles; superfine and fine Flour. I want to Purchase, A fast-sailing VESSEL, from 150 to 140 tons. April 17. tf
For AMSTERDAM, The Ship INTREPID, Miles King, master, three fourths of her load engaged.— For freight of the balance apply to J. & W. Southgate. April 15. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil a built Ship William Penn, coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson.
Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted. March 23. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK, Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 bds. tobacco; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. April 3. tf
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, May 20, 1807.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight. May 20. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. tf
The subscribers have just received by the lat- est arrivals from Europe, and now opening at their Store on Market-square, a handsome assortment of Dutch and English GLASS,
CONSISTING OF Wine, } GLASSES. Punch, } Cordial } Tumblers, Cordial Bottles, } Plain, Festooned, and Cut. Pint Decanters, } 1 1-2 pint do. } Quart do. } Salt Cellars, } Glass Bowls, &c. &c. } Looking Glasses of various sizes.
An assortment of Marble, consisting of Chimney Pieces, Table ends of coloured do. Slabs, Brackets &c. On hand, in Store, 50 puncheons Tobago Rum, 15 hds. Muscovado Sugars, 10 barrels Loaf Sugar, 5000 wt. Green Coffee, 25 barrels Whiskey, 15 barrels Apple Brandy, 50 boxes Soap, 180 boxes Candles, 120 do. Herrings, 150 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. writing do. 200 cases Lime, 6 boxes Chocolate, 12 quarter chests Imperial Tea, 4 chests Hyson do. Also landing This Day,
4 cases assorted French Cambrics. Selden & Clark. tf May 22.
ICE.
A constant supply of this article during the season is expected from Mr. Nivison's Ice-House, and will be sold at the customary price, in the cellar under Major Coleman's Shoe Store, opposite the market. Persons wishing to be daily customers, commencing with the season, (if a sufficient number be obtained) and supply- ing bags, will be furnished on moderate terms. Robert Wilson. May 22. tf
From the Repertory.
MARSHALL'S LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
"The condition of the present times is desperate indeed; but there is a debt due to those who come after us, and it is the historian's office to punish, though he cannot correct." Junius.
When it was found that the fourth volume of Judge Marshall's life of Washington had completed his military career, and left our American Cincin- natus at the plough, it was urged in leading demo- cratic papers, that there that the history ought at pre- sent to end; and that the particulars of his politi- cal life ought to be reserved for some future writer, when those who might be immediately interested in the narrative would be "quietly immured."
Such a proposition, and from such a quarter, only betrayed the agitation of guilt. The propri- ety of finishing the biography in one work, and of its being accomplished by one so particularly qua- lified from personal acquaintance, friendship, and the possession of every private paper that the ge- neral left, which could throw light on the subject, was too obvious to require any justification. No no- tice was taken of the alarm, and though the histo- rian undoubtedly used all possible diligence, the im- patience of the publick almost rose to murmurs, before the entire work appeared.
It was published in Philadelphia some months before it reached this town. We watched the de- mocratic papers with attention. Not a word of censure escaped. We confess we were astonished; convinced that a correct history of the rise of po- litical parties in this country, and of the course which the present dominant party pursued, when Washington administered our publick affairs, would involve statements which must be obnoxious to many. We were anxious to peruse a history of Washington's administration, which could be a month before the publick, and not to be denounced by every Jeffersonian paper in the union.
At length it arrived, and our surprise at the si- lence of those who lead in all the jacobinick outcry, was not diminished. In our humble opinion it is just what it ought to be. Judge Marshall does not hold the pen of a partisan—his statements which relate to the conduct of those who opposed and those who supported Washington's policy, are expressed in a style which every where bears intrinsic evi- dence of candour. He presumes not to scan men's motives; he records their conduct, and leaves the world to make their own inferences.
To thousands of our fellow-citizens who have not, with all the curiosity common to republicans, been well versed in state affairs, this book will de- velope a scene of foreign intrigue and influence, in this country, which they never had imagined. This book shews, better than any publication that has ever appeared, and on better authority, how deeply the opposition to our Washington's administration was connected with the views of French intriguers and their dupes. Federalists have often asserted this fact! The fifth volume of Washington's life brings to view a long train of events, a course of conduct which leaves no room for doubt.
But why then has not the work been publickly attacked? We answer that it is not of a nature to be confuted. Those ill-omened spirits who have so long kept this country in convulsions, and attempt- ed to sacrifice the fairest characters she ever boast- ed, have but one expedient left, and that we find is now in process.
Hopeless as is the expedient, it is intended by sa- crificing Judge Marshall, to affect the reputation of his works. The silence which was observed was but the silence of ambush. Some pretence was yet wanting to attack the man. An occasion to com- mence a system of persecution, which will proba- bly end only with the judge's life, has already been found. After Mr. Burr's examination at Richmond, and his giving bonds for reappearance, Judge Mar- shall dined at a table where Mr. Burr made one of the company. Singular as it may appear, this is made a serious ground of crimination! In the Rich- mond Enquirer , the National Intelligencer , the Au- rora , and others of the stamp, the most abomina- ble reflections, on the chief justice, are predicated on this dreadful fact . Column after column is written to prove, from this alarming circumstance , that the judge's integrity is suspicious, and that in his official department towards a man who is to be tried for high crimes, he will not conduct with fi- delity to his country and his solemn obligations.
Such will be the remainder of the days of Wash- ington's biographer, unless his enemies have the sense to despair. He has committed a crime which is never to be forgiven—he has delineated that fac- tion, which now triumphs, from its birth.
FROM THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE.
Copy of a letter from Prince Jenckes, a black man, to Mrs. F——, written in the winter of 1799.
To the good Mrs. F——, whose conditions sup- plies the means, and whose heart the disposition to enjoy and bestow—poor Prince Jenckes health and long life.
I am poor, madam—so miserably poor, that all my possessions are about two thirds of a human body, containing, however, a grateful heart.— There is not left for me even to choose between working and begging. I have not limbs enough by two or three for the one—and your ladyship's good- ness had almost deprived me of the other. To him who has nothing, any thing will be acceptable, and ever so little will be valuable. I assisted General Washington, Madam, in achieving the liberties of America. When we had nothing to eat, he and I were messmates: and when we lay on the cold ground, he was my bed-fellow. The honest ambition of his soul has been deservedly gratified, and if I can suc- ceed to keep the cold weather a quarter of an inch
from my skin, and make my dinner last as long as my appetite, mine will also be gratified.
PRINCE JENCKES.
NEW-YORK, May 15.
Highly Honourable and worthy of Imitation. At a very numerous meeting of the electors of the town of Marcellus, in the county of Onondago, of every political denomination, held on Thursday evening, April 30th, at Rhice's hotel, the fol- lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted:
ELNATHAN ANDREWS, in the chair, ALEX. M. BEEBE, Secretary.
The fundamental pillar of our republican govern- ment is the virtue of the people—in proportion as that virtue is increased, the fabric of our liberties become secure; in proportion as it is diminished, our independence and freedom are weakened and en- feebled. We, the members of this meeting, sensi- ble that an attempt has been made by unprincipled foreigners to subvert this ark of our political safety, deem it our indispensable duty, in common with the rest of our fellow citizens, to express our sen- timents of the men who have violated the sanctu- ary of hospitality, and treated with contempt the institutions of our country. In pursuance of which we adopt the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we welcome to our shores the peaceable and well meaning foreigner, but the fac- tious rebel, who by interiering in the politics of our country, commits a high encroachment on the privileges of our citizens, merits our warmest in- dignation, and we wish him a quick return to his native country.
Resolved, That the Provident Hibernian Society in the city of New-York, established on the broad basis of humanity, is an institution truly laudable; and that the late attempt of one of its members to pervert it from the channel of its purposes, was a daring outrage on the principles of charity, cal- culated to make a man's political creed the criterion of his necessities, and displayed a depravity of heart, novel in this country, and exciting our most abhorrence.
Resolved, That when by the impulses of national philanthropy, we hold out a shelter to the wretch- ed exile; who, when we have assuaged his sorrows and misfortunes, endeavours to create dissensions among us—he evinces that his patriotism at home was the patriotism of a hypocrite, and abroad he unfolds himself the demagogue.
Resolved, That when a publick minister in the discharge of his official functions, meets the appro- bation of executives of opposite political principles, the integrity of that officer is elevated beyond the reach of impeachment.
Resolved, That the late insolent attack of Thos. Addis Emmet, (a traitor to his country) on the char- acter of Rufus King, Esq. has stamped with a prophetic spirit the vigilance and caution of the ambassador; and this very conduct of the alien, has convinced us of the correctness of the min- ister's fears.
Resolved, That we maintain a high and dignified sense of the virtues, talents and integrity of Mr. King; and the ungrateful rebel, who dares attempt to sully the honours of a patriot so distinguished in the service of his country, ought not to escape the indignation of all honest Americans.
Resolved, That the late despicable threat of Ed- mond C. Genet, against the very existence of our government, must satisfy every candid American, that under the cloak of the citizen is concealed the spy of an emperor; and that a crisis has arrived in our political affairs which calls for the collected virtue of the people to resist it.
Resolved, That the tool of a French despot, and the member of an Irish directory, are individuals in our community, on whom our fellow citizens cannot keep too scrutinizing an eye.
Resolved, That we have deferred adopting the a- bove resolutions until this time, to shew to the world, that they are not passed for electioneering purposes, but that they are the expression of our sentiments at all times, and on all occasions; and that we sincerely recommend it to our fellow citizens through the state to follow our example, as the best means of checking a faction, so abandoned as to employ a French royalist in the north, and an Irish traitor in the south, to prostrate the virtue and dignity of our government.
ELNATHAN ANDREWS, Chairman. ALEX. M. BEEBE, Sec'y.
(From French and Irish papers.)
WARSAW, March 6.
Prince of Benevento, minister of exterior rela- tions, who has lately arrived from the imperial head quarters at Osterode, previous to his return transmitted a note to the foreign ambassadors, in- forming them that they must return to Berlin with their suites.
HAGUE, March 18.
In virtue of a particular proclamation of his ma- jesty, the assembly of West Friesland, who have ne- ver met since 1791, assembled on the 9th of this month at Aurich.
(From the London Gazette, March 31.)
At the court of the Queen's Palace, March 30, 1807, present the king's most excellent majesty in council.
This day the right honourable sir James Poul- tney, bart. was by his majesty's command, sworn of his majesty's most honourable privy council, and took his place at the board.
His majesty having been graciously pleased to deliver the custody of the seals of the duchy and county of palatine of Lancaster, to the right hon. Spencer Perceval, the oath of chancellor of the
duchy of Lancaster was this day by his majesty's command, administered to him accordingly.
His majesty, in council, was this day pleased to order, that in the absence of the right hon. Henry Earl Bathurst, the right hon. George Rose should be president of the committee of privy council ap- pointed for the consideration of all matters of trade and foreign plantations.
WHITEHALL, March 31.
The king has been pleased to constitute and ap- point his grace William Henry Cavendish duke of Portland, knight of the most noble order of the gar- ter, the right hon. Spencer Percival, William H. C. Scott Bentinck, commonly called marquis of Titchfield, the hon. Wm. Elliot, and Wm. S. Bourne esq. to be commissioners for executing the office of treasurer of his majesty's exchequer.
The king has also been pleased to grant to the right hon. Spencer Percival, the offices of chancel- lor and united treasurer of his majesty's exchequer.
The king has also been pleased to grant to lieu- tenant general John earl of Chatham, knight of the most noble order of the garter, the office of master- general of his majesty's ordinance in the united kingdom.
The king has also been pleased to grant to the hon. William Wellesley Pole, the office of clerk of the ordnance of the united kingdom. The king has also been pleased to grant to Mark Singleton, esq. the office of store-keeper of the ordnance of the united kingdom. The king has also been pleas- ed to grant to the hon. Cropley Ashley the office of clerk of the ordnance of the united kingdom.
The king has also been pleased to constitute and appoint the right hon. lieut. gen. Sir James Poul- tney, Bart. to be his majesty's secretary at war.
Cambric Handkerchiefs and Cravats,
For Sale by COCKE & SANFORD.
May 25. 4
For SALE,
230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. tf May 25.
For SALE,
500 bbls. Corn, 40 do. sup. Flour, 20 do. fine do. 6 do. Ship Stuff; and a few hampers Double Glou- cester CHEESE. FRANCIS SMITH. tf May 25.
Valuable PROPERTY for Sale.
One Lot of Land on Smith's Point, opposite Mr. Collins' house, containing 107 feet front, and 199 feet deep, bounded on the South by Bute-street, North by York-street, and East by Dunmore-street. ALSO,
The Water LOT,
where the old ship Tom lies, containing about 200 feet on the front of the channel, and running back about 700 feet to Henry-street, agreeable to Moore's plan. Terms, 4, 8, and 12 months credit. Daniel R. Waddey, & Co. tf May 25.
For RENT,
A very convenient Two Story Dwel- ling House, with a passage and three large rooms on the first story, a passage and four rooms in the second story, a good cellar and other conveniences, situated near the Dwel- ling-House of the subscriber on Boush-street. Possession may be had on the 1st of June.
Also for Rent,
The fire-proof WARE-HOUSE, on Commerce-street, between those occupied by Mr. Herron and myself. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to JOHN GRANBERY. 2aw5w May 25.
EDUCATION.
Notice is hereby given that the trus- tees of Margaret Academy, in the County of Accomack, have engaged Teachers and made the necessary arrangements to commence said School on the 8th day of June next.—In this Seminary will be taught the English, Latin, and Greek Languages, Geography and the Mathematics. The Teach- ers are graduates of Yale College, in Connecticut, and come highly recommended as gentlemen of learning and irreproach- able moral characters. The buildings are erected on an emi- nence which commands a fine prospect of Pungoteague river and the Chesapeake, and is supposed to be inferior, in point of health, to no situation on the Eastern-Shore. The Schol- ars who board in the School must find their own bedding, and also make an advance to the steward of Twenty-five Dol- lars. May 25.—1m
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a Chancery District Court, held at the former ca- pitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807,
Josiah Riddick, plft. against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts.
The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not hav- ing entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an in- habitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith in- serted in one of the newspapers published in the borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy.
Anthony Robinson, C. C. 2m.
Landing on Newton's wharf, from on board the sch'r Experiment , from Tobago, and for Sale by the Subscribers,
17 tierces Molasses, 1 hhd. Rum.
AND IN STORE, 13 tierces prime Green Coffee, and 6 hogheads prime Sugars.
Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. May 20. tf

By the ship Sheffield , capt. Davis, arrived in Hampton Roads, from Liverpool, bound to City Point, we have received files of London papers to the twelfth of April . These papers do not contain any accounts of a grand battle, that was expected had been fought about the last of March, and which was perhaps avoided by the French having retreated across the Vistula , as will be seen by this day's paper. From the 7th to the 11th of April various rumours had been in circulation in London, that a great battle had been fought, and that it had terminated in favour of the French, which, as the accounts were from Holland and France, was natural, but a Prussian officer arrived on the 12th, as will be noticed in this paper, who brought accounts that no battle of any consequence had been fought, and that the French had retreated. We remark in the extracts made into the English papers, from the continental journals, a considerable buzz of peace, and repeated in so many shapes, that we incline to think, whatever may be the result, that negotiations are on foot. These negotiations meet much opposition in England, from whence a large military expedition is preparing for the continent; but expeditions from England to the continent have so often ended in fumo , that we do not calculate much from that now proposed, though there was certainly never a more favourable moment, as France is evidently more embarrassed than at any former period.
In England the new administration have not only stood their ground, but in a most animated and lengthy debate in the House of Commons, on the 9th of April, (which we shall notice hereafter) gained a complete victory over the late administration and their friends, by a majority of 32, present 484 members. The question which occasioned this warm debate, and trial of strength, was on the following motion from a friend to the late administration:—“Resolved, That it is subversive of the principles of the constitution, for his majesty's ministers to restrain themselves by any pledge to withhold at any time from his majesty any advice which they shall in their consciences believe to be conducive to the security of his realms, the honour of his crown, and the well-being of his subjects.” From the resolution itself, but which the debate fully explains, it would appear that the present administration have pledged themselves not to advise the king upon some certain measures, particularly the Catholic question. To get rid of the resolution, and at the same time to try their strength, the ministerialists moved for “the order of the day,” on which the house divided,
  For the resolution in favour of the order of the day,  258    For the original resolution,  226    Majority,  32  
A trial of strength would be made in the house of lords a few days afterwards, the result of which will prove whether the present administration can maintain themselves with the present parliament or not.
Official accounts, as will be seen, of the capture of Monte Video , reached England on the 12th of April.
No account had reached England of the reception of the treaty in this country, which is in England thought to be so favourable to the United States, that not a doubt is entertained of its ratification.
Mr. Munroe, we are assured from a source which we can rely on, will leave London for the United States in all April, or as soon as he can find a suitable vessel for himself and his family.
COL. BURR'S TRIAL.—The Richmond papers are no later than the Argus of Saturday, from which we published in our last. The Virginia Gazette details the same circumstances, but so nearly in the same manner, that we shall not copy from it. Bollman and Swartout have been summoned on behalf of the United States. Private letters state, that the grand jury will not be discharged for some days, waiting the arrival of general Wilkinson, who, other private letters state, will not appear. Col. Burr, it is said, expresses great anxiety for the attendance of gen. Wilkinson.
Capt. Muren, in 30 days from Savanna la Mar, (Jam.) informs that an Embargo was to be laid the day after he sailed, on account of the sailing of the homeward bound fleet.
We have been favoured with Baltimore papers of Saturday. The only articles of foreign intelligence which they afford will be found under the New York head of the 22d inst.
The brig Washington mentioned as having arrived from Rochelle, sailed after the Missouri , said to have brought the all important intelligence of the defeat of the Russians, and of gen. Benningsen being made prisoner; the accounts by the Washington do not notice this circumstance, hence we conclude that the information is not correct.
Mr. GILES. “He regretted that there had not been energy enough in the house of representatives of congress to suspend the writ of habeas corpus —a measure he then thought and still thinks the state of the country required.” If these words do not deserve to be written in letters of gold, they ought to be written in letters of brass. When an imperious and haughty mind conceives a bold or wicked measure, disappointment does not produce a conviction of error.
The great majority by which that odious measure was rejected by the house of representatives, the almost universal detestation of the nation, nor the evidence of facts, with the information of the president, have not been sufficient to shake the resolution of Mr. Giles, the pillar of republicanism. His purpose was too settled to be changed.
We were formerly in the receipt of three papers from New-Orleans—for the last six weeks we have received the Telegraphe only. We do not pretend to account for this, but we hope the Editors of the papers of New-Orleans, will notice the circumstance, and if the fault lies with them, remedy it, or we shall discontinue our papers to them.
[PUBLISHED BY DESIRE.]
“An act directing the method of proceeding in courts of equity against absent debtors, and other absent defendants, and for settling the proceedings on attachment against absent debtors.”
[From the above act, the following sections are extracted, and merit the attention of masters of vessels.]
“XV. No master of a ship or other vessel shall transport or carry any person whatsoever out of this commonwealth, unless such person shall first have published for six weeks successively in the Virginia Gazette , his, or her resolution to depart therefrom, under the penalty of answering or paying every debt and duty such person at his or her departure out of this commonwealth shall owe, or stand bound for to the commonwealth, or to any citizen thereof, by judgment, bond, bill, covenant, account, or by any other ways or means whatsoever, to be recovered against such master by action of debt, in any court of record within this commonwealth.
“XVI. Every master of every ship or other vessel offending herein, shall be liable to be sued at any time for any debt due or owing from the person so transported. And whensoever any such action or suit shall be brought against him, the court wherein the same shall be depending, may rule the defendant to give special bail, and the clerk shall endorse on the writ, that appearance bail is required: Provided, the plaintiff shall make affidavit before a magistrate of the cause of action, which shall be transmitted to the clerk of the court.”
Remarks on the above.
We believe very few have attended to the two sections above recited. By the law the captain of a coasting vessel or packet, carrying a person to an adjacent state (being out of the commonwealth) is liable to be sued, and to have recovered from him, any debt or due which such person may owe. The act being peremptory, the court and jury would have no power to grant relief. We have thought it a duty we owed, to notice this obsolete law, which might bring ruin upon an honest, industrious, tho' uninformed person. To remedy the possibility of such a case, and to modify the law in some other parts, we would recommend an application to the next legislature, from those more particularly interested.
NEW-YORK, May 22.
By the Washington, from Rochelle, we have received Paris papers to the 1st of April. The Argus of the 31st March, contains a letter of William Temple Franklin, grandson of the late Dr. Franklin, repelling the ‘foul’ charges of the American Citizen, that he had sold his grandfather's manuscripts to the British government, that they might be suppressed. He declares that the originals, with the copy prepared for the press, are now in the hands of his bankers in London, and that they are not lost to the world, but will be published in a manner worthy his ancestor's great name;—that he had offered them to several eminent book-sellers in London, but none would undertake to publish them; assigning as a reason that the season was not propitious for their publication, owing to the state of affairs in Europe, which occupied solely the publick attention, so that no work of any extent would sell.
The Paris papers as usual, contain no news. Angereau had gone to the waters of Barège for the recovery of his health. No fresh bulletins.
[Per the Ospray, from Cork—one day later.]
LONDON, April 3.
We have heard it from so many quarters that it is impossible to doubt the fact, that Mr. Canning was negotiating to form a part of lord Grenville's government, and that it was on the point of being carried into effect, even after the Catholic bill was brought forward. In that case, he would have been as supporter of that measure (as indeed he always has been) and now in opposition; whereas he now sits on the treasury bench, and must be considered as an enemy to the claim of the Catholics.
We have good reason to believe, that a declaration have been made to the new ministers, from the highest quarter, that a dissolution of parliament, under no circumstances, shall take place!
It is generally reported that our ministers have already projected some military movements, which it is hoped will at once harass the enemy, and give succour and support to our allies. The transport board has in consequence intimated to the usual contractors for providing transports, that it will soon be at liberty to treat for an unlimited number for three months service, and that the contract will not be limited to copper-bottomed ships. It is certainly the opinion of many distinguished military men, that while the enemy was kept so fully occupied by the vigorous movements of the Russians in Poland, and so much pressed by our brave ally, as to be obliged to march to the grand army every soldier that can be removed from France; this coun-
try might have taken the opportunity to destroy all the works at Boulogne, and annihilate the cock boat flotilla there—an enterprise which would have produced incalculable benefit in depressing the arrogant views of the common enemy, and raising the confidence, and exciting the energies of other powers to assert their independence. We hope that whatever the project may be, ministers will keep it a profound secret till the blow be struck.
Splendid medals are making in commemoration of the battle of Maida.
The board of admiralty was yesterday completed, as to its professional commissioners, in the appointment of admirals Gambier and Sir R. Bickerton, and capt. W. Poole. Mr. Ward, a relation of lord Mulgrave, is also nominated to a seat; and another is kept open for the acceptance of sir Evan Napean. Mr. Barrow returns to the office of second secretary, vice Mr. Tucker. The head of the board has not yet received the royal sanction. Is lord Mulgrave to be locum tenens for awhile, or will viscount Melville be placed there at once.
Latest Foreign Intelligence,
From papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship Sheffield , captain Davis, from Liverpool.
LONDON, April 7.
Dutch papers to the 1st inst. arrived yesterday evening, but they bring nothing of importance. It is reported that private accounts have been received from Rotterdam, dated two days later than the above journals, which state that on the preceding day (Thursday last) an express had arrived there, with an account of a great battle having been fought on the 23d of March, in which the French were completely victorious, and possessed themselves of Konigsburg. The two armies could not remain long in their respective situations without coming to battle, we have repeatedly stated; but we cannot lightly credit reports respecting an event of such moment, without any positive accounts on the subject being received. A Hague paper of Wednesday last, of which we have seen a copy, brings accounts from Berlin to the 27th, in which no mention is made of such battle. To this we add, that in an Edinburgh paper received this morning, there is an extract of a letter from Pillau, received by a gentleman in Aberdeen, dated the 26th ult. three days later than the date of the reported battle, which takes no notice of any such event. The writer says—“I am happy to inform you, that the enemy are every where defeated. They are upon the retreat, and pursued by the Russian army. This fortunate event secures our communication with Britain, from whence ships may now come in all safety.”
Another report of a nature directly the reverse of the above is also in circulation, that the left wing of the French army in Poland was defeated by the Russians on the 18th ult.—Such an event, however, could hardly have taken place at that date, without the particulars having been stated in some way or other in the journals already received.
We wait with much anxiety the receipts of regular accounts from the theatre of war; events of great magnitude may be speedily expected; for Napoleon would hardly have sent to Italy for Massena, if he had had any thoughts of actually relinquishing his views on Poland, without making another great effort to retrieve his affairs in that quarter.—The next battle will probably be a most bloody one. Napoleon must out flank and defeat the left wing of the Russian army, or entirely fail in his views. Benningsen knows this, and of course is prepared for the onset; but he has an arduous task to perform, as he must, at the same time, provide for the relief of Dantzic. We have reason, however, to believe that by this time he has received considerable reinforcements; and the display he has already given of military skill and prowess, affords strong grounds to hope that he will foil his enemy in the object he has in view.
A vessel from the coast of France, which left Cherbourg on Friday last, brings an account of some disturbances having broken out in the neighbourhood of that town, in consequence of an extraordinary levy of conscripts, which had been made of boys, one year younger than any who had yet been demanded for the army. So determined was the opposition of the inhabitants to this oppressive measure, that it was necessarily given up. Throughout the whole of the district of La Vendee no levy has been lately enforced.
The Emperor Alexander, accompanied by his brother the Grand Duke Constantine, has set off from St. Petersburg to join the armies, and of course, we presume, to take the command into his own hands.
April 8.
A heavy firing was heard at Dover yesterday afternoon from the French coast. As it was a calm at the time and very hazy, it was supposed by many that some of our cruisers had drifted within reach of the batteries, the firing being less regular than that which was heard just after the French obtained the victory at Jena. Some, however, are apprehensive that the firing may have been to announce a victory obtained, or pretended to have been obtained over the Russians.
Last night foreign journals were received to the 3d inst from which we have given some extracts.—The reader will, however, recollect that they must be read as French intelligence. No general engagement had taken place on the 19th ult. At that time the French head quarters were at Osterode, where they had been for nearly four weeks before. These papers furnish no accounts of the movements of the respective armies; consequently we are not enabled to judge of the probability of an immediate action. The siege of Graudenton has been commenced in regular form. The garrison is inconsiderable, but the place is capable of maintaining a long and obstinate defence.
Gen. Benningsen continues to receive reinforcements from the interior of Russia, and every thing indicates the approach of another battle.
The imperial guards quitted Petersburg for the army the latter end of February. The numerous militia raised in Russia are fast improving in discipline.
None of the accounts in these journals are late enough to decide whether any battle took place on the 23d ult. as reported yesterday.
April 9.
Last night, at a late hour, we received Hamburg and Altona papers to the 29th ult. They
contain no news from the armies in Poland, but they give an account of the French army which is collecting in Italy, to advance into the Turkish dominions against the Russians, which, we trust, is considerably exaggerated. The army destined for this purpose is estimated at 100,000 men, and it is said that the court of Vienna has granted permission to this army to march through a part of its territories. There is strong reason to believe that Bonaparte is using every effort to open a negotiation with Russia and with Prussia. We stated some days ago, that he had sent general Bertrand to the king of Prussia at Memel, and we now find that M. Von Kleist, the adjutant to the king of Prussia, set off on the 24th ult. with a letter from his majesty to Bonaparte, at Osterode. We trust, however, that neither Russia nor Prussia will suffer themselves to become the dupes of artifices which have been so often repeated, and which, if successful in the present instance, will destroy every prospect of delivering Europe from the tyranny of France.
The letters by the packets from the Mediterranean were delivered out from the post-office yesterday evening. The news they bring from Constantinople is not so late as the accounts already received. On the 2d of February admiral Duckworth and sir Sidney Smith, with six sail of the line and frigates, left Malta for the Dardanelles, at the entrance of which admiral Louis had taken his station with a respectable force; four sail of the line, we believe. The wind for several days after the departure of the squadron from Malta, continued favourable; so that the junction was probably effected by the middle of February at farthest. We may soon expect to receive important intelligence from that quarter.
The accounts from Egypt are exactly similar to those received about ten days ago. The Beys seem to have renounced all obedience to the Porte; nor can the latter, embarking in a new war, spare any force for the recovery of their authority in that quarter. By the accounts received by government, it appears that the Spanish fleet in Cadiz harbour had not made any attempt to put to sea, but preparations appeared to be making, to send out a small squadron, it is supposed to South America.
Lord St. Vincent has resigned the command of the channel fleet, which has been given to lord Gardner.
April 11.
EXPEDITION TO THE CONTINENT.
It is reported that the principal command of the expedition, for the conveyance of which a considerable number of transports were taken up last week, is to be conferred on lord Cathcart. It is to be composed of the whole of the German legion, at present near 18,000 strong, and a British force nearly as numerous. Should the events which in all probability have taken place before now in Poland, prove greatly in favour of the allies, the whole of this force it is expected will make its appearance on the Baltic, in a few weeks. Some accounts say, that beside the German legion, 20,000 men will be comprised in this expedition. Sir J. Stuart is said to have been offered the second command; but has declined any professional employment at present, on account of his health. The general sustained a blow by the fall of his horse, which was wounded under him on the memorable 4th of July, from the effect of which he is still a sufferer.
A letter from Stralsund, dated 28th ult. states, that another battle had been fought, in which the Austrians had united with the Russians and Prussians, and the French had sustained a severe defeat. The latest intelligence in the foreign papers, from the head quarters, is dated the 20th ult. at which time no general battle had taken place.
Dispatches from admiral Louis and Mr. Arbuthnot were brought up by a Mr. Bligh, who arrived in the Cateret . The Turks were extremely suspicious of the entrance of any British ships of war into their ports. The Spider , in going to Smyrna, was fired at from the batteries; but this insult was atoned for by subsequent explanations on the part of the governor.
Hamburg and Altona papers have arrived to the 29th ult. but they furnish no intelligence of importance relative to the hostile armies. It was reported on Tuesday, that intelligence had been received from Rotterdam, of as late a date as Friday last, which states, that on the preceding day an express had arrived there, with an account of a great battle having been fought on the 23d March, in which the French were completely victorious, and possessed themselves of Konigsburg. A paper from the Hague of Wednesday last, brings accounts from Berlin to the 27th, in which no mention is made of any such battle. Accounts from Rotterdam also, down to the 5th inst. mention a report of a desperate battle having been fought in Poland, on the 23d ult. which terminated in the complete defeat of the Russians.
The houses of Hope, Willinck & co. have agreed to furnish the Dutch government with a loan of 40,000,000 of ducats. The contractors, it is said, will be permitted to carry on a trade with England, in certain articles of commerce hitherto prohibited by the government of Holland.
On Tuesday, letters of a late date were received from Stettin, they contain no publick intelligence, but are filled with private griefs and calamities.—As the pressure of the war begins to bear on the French, they throw a great part of the burthen upon their allies, and the conquered countries. A contribution of ten millions of livres has been imposed and collected from Stettin, whose population is very small.
A vessel which arrived on Wednesday at Plymouth, from Dantzic, under Prussian colours, brought an account, that on the 27th ult. in the morning, a very heavy cannonade and firing of musketry was heard in the neighbourhood of that city; and from reports which had been brought in by stragglers, it was understood to have been a battle between a body of Poles and a part of the French army.
A letter from a British field officer serving in the Russian army, dated the 6th ult. estimates the loss which the French have sustained since the battle of Eylau, in killed, prisoners and deserters, at 19,000 men; and states it as the general opinion, that since they first crossed the Vistula, they have not lost less than 80,000 men; his letter adds, that general Benningsen had been actually joined by 25,000 fresh Cossacks, who were constantly harassing the flanks and out-posts of the French, and cutting off their supplies and convoys. The writer considers the French cavalry as almost annihilated. The Prussians had greatly recovered their spirits.

April 12. Observer Office, three o'clock.
CAPTURE OF MONTE VIEDO FROM THE SPANIARDS.
At six o'clock this morning, major Tucker, of the 72d regiment, arrived in town, with the important intelligence of the capture of the town and fort of Monte Viedo, by the British troops, under the command of brigadier-general sir Samuel Achmuty, on the 3d of February.
The place was taken by assault. Our loss in killed and wounded, amounted to 551 men—that of the Spaniards to upwards of 1500.
We have to lament the loss of many brave officers, particularly
Lieutenant-colonel Browning, Lieutenant-colonel Vassal, With about eight others.
The Spaniards defended themselves with great obstinacy, and were led on by the marquis de Sobremonte, vice-roy, and Don Pasquhel Hudebro, the governor of Monte Viedo.
Our force consisted of the 17th, 20th and 21st light dragoons; the 38th, 40th, 47th, 87th and 95th regiments.
The Spanish force comprised 5000 men, independent of a force of 8000 in reserve, under the command of the French renegade, col. Linniers.
The grenadiers under major Tucker, the light battalion, headed by major Campbell, of the 40th, the rifle corps, and the 38th regiment, particularly distinguished themselves and led the storm.
The Forlorn was led on by lieut. Everard, of the Queen's 2d regiment.
The troops landed on the 16th of January, at Carattas Bay, about nine miles to the eastward of Monte Viedo. On the 20th January the siege commenced, and on the 3d February the assault was made, in consequence of the approach of colonel Linniers.
The sailors and marines who co-operated in this glorious service, were under the command of capt. Donnelly, of the Ardent, capt. Honyman, of the Leda, and capt. Chamberlain.
The town was carried wholly by the bayonet—not a musket was suffered to be loaded. The Spaniards defended themselves obstinately, but were obliged to yield to the overwhelming bravery of our troops.
On the morning of the assault a sortie was made from the garrison, under Mons. Mordell—his troops all drunk with brandy, but they were repulsed.
The 40th regiment passed twice through the enemy's fire, to find the breach, owing to the darkness of the night.
The advanced corps of Linniers's army arrived in Monte Viedo in the evening of the 2d—had the assault been delayed beyond the 3d, it would have been impracticable.
The enemy's force opposed to our people was chiefly cavalry, supported by six pieces of cannon.
General Achmuty had a horse killed under him. The Marines and Pikemen, under captain Donnelly, greatly contributed to the success of the enterprize.
The assault was made under a tremendous fire from 13 pieces of cannon.
We are happy in being thus able to confirm the statement given in another part of our paper on this subject. We find, however, that at the date of Major Tucker's departure, no expedition had been undertaken against Buenos Ayres, although that place was soon after to become the object of attack.
The Park and Tower guns were fired at half past one, in consequence of the above important intelligence.
Three hundred and eighty-six officers and men were found killed in the breach.
Killed—major Dalrymple, 40th regiment; capt. Mason, do.; capt. Beaumont, do.; capt. Rennie, do.; lieut. Fitzpatrick, do.; lieut. Alston, do.; lieut. Irvine, 87th regiment; captain Dickson, 95th regiment.
Wounded slightly—Major Trotter, 83d; maj. Campbell, 40th; capt. Willgross, R. A.; capt. Cruykhans, 38th; capt. Rogers, 40th; lieut. Chawner, 95th, severely; lieut. Smith, do.; ensign Cameron, 40th, slightly; capt. Evans, do.; lieut. Macrea, 87th, do.; capt. Skipton, 88th, severely; lieut. Brown, do.; ensign White, do.; ensign Frazier, killed; ensign Wilshire, 38th, slightly; paymaster Wilshire, severely; adj. Hewit, do.; capt. Whetham, 40th, severely; lieut. Wallace, do.; lieut. Johnson, do.; lieut. Ramus, do.; maj. Tucker, 72d, slightly; assist. surg. Wilder, 87th, severely; lieut. Scanlan, 95th, slightly; lieut. Macnamara, do.; lieut. O'Brien, 87th, do.; the hon. H. C. Irby, midshipman, do.
1st Div.—Rifle corps, major Gardner; light bat. lieut. col. Browning, and major Trotter; 38th regiment, lieut. col. Vassal, and major Nugent.
The Charwell, capt. Chamberlayne, and Encounter, gun-brig, lieut. Talbot, covered the landing in Carattas Bay.
2d. Div.—Captain Donnelly, R. N.; captain Honyman, R. N.; captain Chamberlayne, R. N. under the command of col. Browne, 40th regiment.
Captain Palmer, R. N. and seamen, helped on the artillery.
Retreat of the French across the Vistula.
This morning, lieut. Von Petersdorf arrived at Mr. Canning's Office, with dispatches from the Prussian head quarters; he left Memel, we understand, on the 24th ult. and arrived at Gottenburgh on the evening of the 29th, and sailed the morning following in the Lord Nelson packet.
Lieutenant Von Petersdorf has brought the important intelligence that the enemy was, at the date of the latest accounts from the Russian head quarters, retreating across the Vistula, while the greater part of the Russian army had advanced beyond the Passarge.
Several smart actions had taken place between the advanced corps of the hostile armies, invariably terminating to the disadvantage of the harassed and dispirited enemy, but no result of substantive importance had been attained.
This morning M. Burin, a Swedish officer, arrived at the secretary of state's office, with despatches from Malmoë, but we do not understand that they contain any intelligence of moment.
Sir David Baird yesterday arrived at Portsmouth, in the Paragon transport, from the Cape of Good Hope: he came in company with the India fleet, from which he parted some days since.
The report of an action in Poland, in which the
right wing of the French army, under Massena, was stated to have gained an important victory over the Russians on the 23d or 24th ult. has been in circulation for some days; we are happy, however, in being able to say that captain Johnstone, of the Eliza and Ann, who yesterday evening arrived in the river from Holland, has brought accounts from thence, dated on Sunday last, which are wholly silent on the subject. We understand that another vessel is in the river, having left Scheveling on Tuesday, the master of which reports, that when he sailed, nothing of moment had transpired from the armies. We have received some Dutch and French papers by the former vessel, from which we have extracted a few articles.
We have seen a letter from Rotterdam, dated on Saturday, which mentions that between the 1st and 17th of March, 37,000 troops crossed the Vistula to reinforce the French army. This letter alludes to a decree issued at Osterode, on the 18th or 19th March, imposing a duty on the importation of certain articles of colonial produce, from which it appears, that at that date, the French head-quarters continued at Osterode, but no mention is made of the positions of the armies; from which circumstance we infer that they have not been materially changed since the last details.
These arrivals, although unproductive of any positive information, relieve us from the solicitude which the late firing on the French coast, yet unaccounted for, was calculated to excite.
We are in hourly expectation of the arrival of the Husum and Gottenburgh mails and of the French papers. Should they reach town before two o'clock, we will make immediate communication of their contents should they contain any thing of interest.
The fleet under the command of Sir J. T. Duckworth, including the squadron of Sirs T. Louis and S. Smith, and five Russian ships, amounts to sixteen sail of the line, having on board between three and four thousand British troops from Malta, a force fully adequate, not only to force the Dardanelles, but to lay Constantinople in ashes. We have authority, however, for saying, that the instructions to the British admiral, are to endeavour by negotiation and conciliation, to recall the Turk to a sense of the obligations which honour and policy prescribe to him, and to refrain from hostilities, if it is possible otherwise to accomplish the objects of his mission.
BUENOS AYRES.
The report of this settlement having again fallen into the hands of the English, which has prevailed for some days past, derived additional weight yesterday, by the arrival of a vessel in the river from Bilboa, the master of which states, that, previous to his sailing, a vessel had arrived at St. Andero, from the River Plata, with advice that Monte Viedo was in the possession of the English on the 27th January, and that a body of troops had sailed against Buenos Ayres.
We have much pleasure in announcing on the authority of a letter from Bengal, dated the 26th November, that the Phaeton frigate, captain Wood, had captured in the Indian Seas, one of the Spanish register ships, from Acapulco, having on board upwards of one million of dollars, besides other articles of considerable value.
The reports of a dissolution of parliament have increased since the recent division; it is probable that the results of lord H. Petty's motion to-morrow, and of Mr. Lyttleton's motion on Wednesday, will determine the question. The friends of lord Sidmouth will certainly vote with ministers on every point implicating the royal prerogative, and it is believed will dissent from them on other topics. The supplies, however, are granted, and all the important routine business of the legislature has been completed, and we are hence induced to suppose, that a prorogation of parliament is more likely to take place than a dissolution, which latter step would be a measure of extreme hardship to the members in general.
Lord Sandwich, it is reported, to be joint Post-Master-General.
The Duke of Richmond has deferred his departure for Ireland until Tuesday.
The homeward bound India fleet, under convoy of the Sampson, is hourly expected home, having been spoken at the entrance of the Channel; but no account of their arrival at any port had yesterday evening reached the India House.
EXPEDITIONS.
The 1st battalion of the 6th regiment, 1200 strong; the 13th and 1st battalion of the 16th regiment, and now in Deal barracks, have received orders to hold themselves in readiness for embarkation early in the ensuing month.
The 7th battalion of the King's German Legion, at Ramsgate, and the 8th, at Margate; the two corps of German cavalry, at Canterbury; and, in fact, all the divisions of the legion have received orders to prepare for the continental duty.
The 2d battalion of the 2d Regiment of Guards, and the 1st battalion of the 3d, now at Chatham; the 1st battalion of the 43d, now at Hythe; the 12th, 13th, and 14th Light Dragoons, with the Blues, Orey's, Bays, and Inniskillens, are amongst the corps under orders for the continent.
To-morrow, the 2d battalion of the 90th regiment, will leave Horsham for Portsmouth, there to embark.
The 2d battalions of the Scotch Royals, 34th and 55th Regiments, with reinforcements for all the Regiments in India, are under orders of embarkation.
The transport board is in treaty for transports for the conveyance of troops to the Cape, the West Indies and Halifax, as well as to the continent.
From Hamburg and Altona papers.
BERLIN, March 24.
Intelligence has been received from the headquarters of his Imperial majesty, dated at Osterode, the 19th of March; every thing was perfectly tranquil. Letters from Breslau, of the 19th, confirm this tranquillity.—Telegraphic.
Towards the end of last week various French troops arrived here, who, after a short stay, set out for the grand army. Yesterday two battalions of the Parisian guard arrived here, which, it is said, will form the garrison of this city. The minister of state, count Schulenberg, arrived here from Dantzic last week. Accounts from Colberg, of the 14th, state that the neighbourhood of that town is inundated. There arrive here daily some of the foreign ministers which resided at Warsaw—the
Turkish and Persian ambassadors are also expected. The passage of couriers through Berlin is very quick, sometimes twelve pass in the course of one day; the greater part come from the imperial head-quarters.—L'Abeille du Nord.
FRONTIERS OF ITALY, March 6.
The greater part of the French troops intended for the Turkish expedition, have been assembled since the 15th of February, in the Venetian territory. Some detachments have set out for Istria and Dalmatia, where they will go into cantonments until the arrival of the remainder of the army.—The court of Vienna granted without hesitation a passage through its territory to these troops; they take the usual route, which passes within a quarter of a league of Trieste. It is said that marshal Brune has been named by the emperor, commander in chief of this army, which already consists of 40,000 men, and will, as we are informed, be augmented to 60,000, by means of the reinforcements which are on their march, as well from the departments of France as from the kingdom of Naples.—The French troops which are already in Dalmatia, under the orders of gen. Lauriston, will preserve their particular destination, and will not be united to the expeditionary army.
ANCONA, March 7.
The Russian commanders of Cataro and Corfu have addressed proclamations to the Greek inhabitants of Albania, the Morea, &c. calling upon them to take arms in defence of their religion, for the re-establishment of their ancient liberty, and to make a common cause with the Russians; but the pachas are on their guard; they strictly observe their conduct; and have declared, that they will punish in the severest manner every insurrectional movement.
ST. PETERSBURG, February 28.
On the 22d February, at 11 o'clock at night M. de Novoziltzoff set out for the army. The mission is said to be of a pacific nature. Lieut. general prince Bagration arrived here on the 22d from the army, and left town on his return thither on the 26th.
VIENNA, March 14.
According to letters from Malta, of the end of February, an English fleet of 5 sail of the line has arrived there, under the orders of admiral Duckworth. Sir Sidney Smith commands one of the ships.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Nancy, Muren, 30 days from Jamaica, Rum & Molasses, James Young. Sch'r Fair Polly, Basset, 16 days from Antigua, Rum, Warren Ashley. Sloop Antelope, Tupper, 30 days from Jamaica, and 4 from Charleston, Rum, Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Sch'r Jane, Jackson, 7 days from Philadelphia. Sch'r Virginia Ann, Hudson, 9 days from St. Thomas, Ballast, D. R. Waddey & Co.
In Hampton Roads, bound to City Point, Sheffield, Davis, 40 days from Liverpool.—Sailed the 15th April, in company with the Sally, Hinckley, of Boston bound to Philadelphia, and Fair American, of New-Bedford bound to New York—Spoke at New-Boyne, going in, the ship Averick, of New-Bedford, from Charleston; ship Governor Strong, Bryant, 49 days from New-Orleans; ship Brutus, of Newburyport, 29 days from Charleston, and ship Union, of and from Philadelphia.—April 18, long, 12, spoke ship Sally, Fosdick, of New York, 32 days from New-Orleans, bound to Liverpool—May 1, long, 47, 10, ship Hercules, Hewit, of Duxbury, from Baltimore, bound to Liverpool—May 6, long, 47, 10, brig Nancy, Coles, of Boston, from New-York, bound to Bordeaux, out 14 days—May 25, spoke ship Severn, from Baltimore, out 18 hours bound to Buenos Ayres.
At Falmouth the 5th April, the ship Virginia, from Batavia and New-York, bound to Amsterdam, detained by the Scorpion; Commerce, Crowdhill, from Virginia with Flour, in 64 days passage; Eliza, Haley, from Lisbon, bound to Cherbourg.
American vessels carried into Algesiras between the 1st Feb. and 9th March.—Brig Rebecca, from Alexandria; Nancy, from Savannah for Gibraltar; Flora, Anderson, from Baltimore for Leghorn.
An American ship, Duckendorff, master, from Barcelona to Tonnigen, was detained and carried into Falmouth the 5th April by the Diana frigate.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Nancy, Muren, Jamaica. Sch'r Fair Polly, Basset, Antigua. Virginia Ann, Hudson, St. Thomas. Jane, Jackson, Philadelphia. Sloop Antelope, Tupper, Jamaica.
CLEARED.
Brig Abeona, Hill, New-Providence. Sch'r Appamattox, Bouchon, Petersburg. Sloop Two Friends, Maurice, do. Olive, Barry, Rhode Island.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of
ENGLISH KID SHOES,
in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments.
An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds.
Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it.
A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail.
He has just received,
New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boots, at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suawarow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of
India COTTONS,
very low for Cash. May 27. 2wtf
Sales at Auction.
Will be Sold on the premises, on Friday the 29th instant,
Four LOTS or parcel of LAND,
situate in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport, and distinguished in the plan of the said town by Nos. 14, 15, 63, and 64, with the Buildings and improvements thereon, conveyed to the subscriber by Captain John Cox, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said John Cox to the late firm of Robert C. Jennings, & Co.—A credit of 3, 6, and 9 months will be allowed the purchaser on giving notes with approved endorsers.
Warren Ashley, Trustee.
May 6. For LONDON, direct, (Will sail by positive agreement the first week in July, or sooner.) The Ship ALMIRA, Job Whipple, master, having two thirds of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the master on board, or
N. Heron.
May 27. For Freight or Charter, The Schooner HULDAH and ANNA, George Fitzhugh, Master, which has lately run as a packet between Norfolk and New-York;—a freight to the West-Indies would be preferred. Apply to the master on board, or
Moses Myers.
May 27. For Freight or Charter, The fine fast sailing Schooner VIRGINIA ANN, Wm. Hodson, master, burthen 750 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel R. Waddey, & Co.
May 27. For SALE, The Cargo of the brig Nancy, capt. Muren, consisting of
90 puncheons high proof SPIRITS, 14 hogheads choice retailing Molasses, 9 puncheons Castor Oil, containing each about 15 dozen bottles, 6 tiers Pimento.
The Brig NANCY, is offered for Sale; she is a remarkable strong well found vessel, burthen about 1600 bbls. JAMES YOUNG. 6t
May 27. 300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer.
ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27. tf
NOTICE.
The creditors of Gilbert Robertson & Co. and of Robertson & Brown, who have executed the Deed of Trust, and the creditors of Gilbert Robertson and James Brown insolvent debtors, are requested to exhibit their accounts to Alexander Van Pister without delay, as it is intended to make the first dividend of the estate on the twentieth day of June next.
James M'Evers, Alex'r Van Pister, John Jones, jun. Assignees. New-York, May 13, 1807.
The creditors designated in the foregoing notice, residing in Norfolk, or whose accounts are against the firm of Robertson & Brown, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscribers.
Theo. Armistead, James Taylor, Robert Dickson, Assignees. Norfolk, May 27. 120thJ
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of
Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz—
 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2 lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d  4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d  Sheathing, 7 1-2d rd. Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M.  rd. Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d  2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d 
He offers also for cash only—HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. tf
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. tf
Princess-Anne, August 8. 6s
The HOUSE now in the occupancy
of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar; a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms below stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to
Robert Taylor. tf
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protectress, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES.
All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCH'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual.

Now opening and for sale on moderate terms, in the house on Main-street, lately occupied by Mr. La- barbin,  Ladies Silk GLOVES, extra long, Lace do. White do. Kid do. extra long and short, Mens' Gloves, Buck Skin, do. Beaver, Kid do. black, do. white Black Silk Stockings plain; do. embroidered clocks, White do. Ladies' embroidered laced clock Stockings; do. plain, do. rose Stockings; do. black; silk-velvet Pocket Books, Fans, common; Ladies silk Umbrellas, Taffeta Ribbons, assorted; Satin do.; Cotton Lace, Silk Shawls, 4-4, 6-4, 7-4, and 8-4, An assortment of fine Jewels, set with pearls; silver Watches, Assorted Combs, tortoise shell; do. horn; do. gilt, Straw Bonnets; leno do. embroidered with silk, Ladies' Shoes' assorted, from Mr. Murray's manufactory Philadelphia, A new MAP of the territory of New-Orleans. May 22. 3* S. LUGAN.
WANT TO PURCHASE, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
The Subscribers have removed to Lee's wharf, where they offer for sale on liberal terms, the fol- lowing GOODS,  2000 sacks of SALT, 1500 bushels loose stowed do.; 130 hds. Molasses, 40 puncheons Old Antigua Rum; 100 do. W. Island do. 30 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, A few cases Medock Claret, 10 pipes fourth proof Cognac Brandy, 250 barrels prime Pork; 15,000 wt. prime Green Coffee, 85 barrels Apple Brandy, 250 do. Richmond fine and superfine Flour, 20 boxes assorted Cotton and Wool Cards. And afloat,  4000 bushels Northern CORN. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. May 20. 3w
LOST, On Sunday evening, either in Church or Bermuda street, a large Gold EAR-RING—The finder will be rewarded to its full value, on leaving it at the Office of the Public Ledger. May 20. tf
FOR RENT, (and possession given immediately.) MY WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20. tf
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf,  1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback. A few cases, Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in hds. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and A few hds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit. Brunet & Thompson. March 16. 6ix 1awtf
NOTICE Is hereby given, that application will be made at the Bank of the United States, for payment of a Note, No. 1785, for Fifty Dollars, dated 6th July, 1804, payable at the Office of Discount and Deposit in Norfolk, one moiety of which Note has been lost or destroyed by ac- cident. May 6. law3m
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, jun.  500 bags Coffee, 20 hogsheads Rum, 10 pipes French Brandy, 10 do. Country Gin, 15 casks London Porter, 30 hds and 40 barrels Sugar, 100 boxes mould Candles. 50 kegs Lard, and 3 hds. Shrub. May 18. tf
Kiln-Dry'd WHEAT, For sale at the Brewery of Wm. Atkinson, & Co. May 11. tf
FOR RENT, The Fire-Proof HOUSE on Market- Street, occupied by Mr. S. Marks, jun. possession to be had on the 1st June next. George Vashon. Feb. 23. tf
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the brig Diligence, capt. Mil- len, from Demerara, consisting of  74 hogsheads of SUGAR, 9 puncheons Rum; 64 bags choice Green Coffee. James Young. May 13. 6t
HERMITAGE & CLARET. We are landing from Bordeaux a few cases of each of very su- perior quality. C. & F. Whittle. April 27. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber,  5 hogsheads Loaf SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking. A. Maclure. April 27. tf
145,000 wt. prime COFFEE. We will commence landing the above quantity from on board the ship Rebecca, to-morrow; it is offered for sale on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. April 13. tf
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, 100 half barrels do. Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffit, from Matanzas, 43 boxes brown } Clayed SUGARS. 32 do. white } And in Store,  150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 30,000 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading, A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on li- beral credit. George Wilson. April 22. tf
FOR SALE, On board the ship Dumfries, a few double and single Gloucester and Cheshire CHEESE. Apply to Richard Bear. May 8. tf
WOOD and HASTINGS Have received by the late arrivals at Baltimore from London and Liverpool, an elegant assortment of  Seasonable GOODS, For sale at No. 41, Main street, by wholesale and retail, at very reduced prices for cash, or approved credit, AMONG WHICH ARE, 5 Cases 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens; 1 do. 5-4 sheeting, do. and diaper table cloths; 1 do. dowlas; 3 do. 9-8 and 6-4 white cambric muslins; do. black; 2 do. buff, blue and pink ginghams; 1 trunk elegant printed furnitures; 3 do. common and fine calicoes; 1 do. rich mull seeded and worked dresses; imperial shawls; 1 do. mantles; Spanish do.; 6-4 plain spotted and checked Leno muslins; 4-4 seeded and worked mull muslins, and elegant printed dresses and bordering; 1 do. plain and figured silk Chambray muslins and shawls; 1 do. ladies' and gentlemen's elegant silk hose, with em- broidered clocks; embroidered lace do.; silk lace sleeves; silk gloves; pic-nic gloves and mits; black lace cloaks, &c. 20 groce common and elegant fans; fashionable ribbons; velvet bindings; men's leather gloves; women's ex- tra long kid do.; cotton gloves and mits; Leno shawls and handkerchiefs; linen cambrics; Madras hand- kerchiefs; black and fancy silk handkerchiefs and shawls, &c. Cambric and other dimities; fancy vestings; silk and cot- ton umbrellas; a variety of fancy muslins; 2 cases men's and women's cotton hose assorted; a few doz. thread hose; 2 do. blue, black, buff and mixt cotton cassimeres and grom- derelles; 7-8 wide olive, do. and fancy cords; 1 bale real superfine broad cloths, fashionable colours; 1 case fashionable cassimeres; 1 do. Musquito netting; India cottons, &c. May 4. tf
Spring and Summer GOODS. RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR, Have received by the ships Hunter, from London, and Dumfries, from Liverpool, their supply of  Fancy and Fashionable GOODS, Irish Linens, Hardware and Cutlery, &c. &c. which they offer for sale by wholesale and retail on the most reason- able terms, for cash or good paper. May 6. 2m
SPRING GOODS. COCKE AND SANFORD, Have received per the Ship Hunter, from London, an as- sortment of  SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Muslins, plain and figured, Cambricks, Dimities, Calicoes, Ginghams, Chambrays, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings, Oznaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Dowlas, Checks, Seine and Wrapping Twine, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Gloves, Best superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bombazeens, Bombazets, Crapes, Lutestrings, Folding Matrasses, Fashionable Hats, and a few pair Dress Boots. They are in daily expectation of A supply of Cutlery and Sadlery, &c. from Liverpool. May 4. 2m
Spring and Summer GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the Ship Hunter, from London, their supply of  Fancy and Fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1. tf
NEW STORE. KIDD AND OWEN, Have just received at their Store, No. 39, Main-street, by captain Walker, from Baltimore, a handsome collection  Of Seasonable GOODS, Amongst which are A few pieces 7-8 wide black and blue superfine Cloths; 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen; 7-8 wide Cotton Cassimere; narrow do.; 6-4 wide Leno Shawls; 4-4 and 6-4 figured and plain Leno; Dimities; 4-4 wide pink coloured Ginghams; 6-4 wide pink plaid Muslin; Linen Cambric; Calicoes; and a variety of other GOODS in their line, which being chosen out of the first spring arrivals in Baltimore, and purchased on the best terms, will be sold low for cash. April 29. tf
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Hunter, from London, an assortment of  GOODS, suited for the season. ALSO, A few patent and grand Piano FORTES. May 1. tf
FOR RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Messrs. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. April 13. tf
WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber,  150 barrels Pilot BREAD, 300 do. Navy do. 100 do. Ship do. All of superior quality, which I will sell low for cash or good paper. Stephen Harris. April 24. tf
Saddle and Harness Manufactory. The inhabitants of Norfolk, and the public in general are respectfully informed, that ROBERT Y. M'BRIDE, & CO. have just commenced the SADDLERY BUSINESS in this place, at No. 10, Church-street, where they intend carrying it on in all its variety; they make all kinds of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddles in the newest fashion; Coach and Gig Harness of all descriptions, with every other article in the Saddlery Business, and they take this opportunity of inform- ing the public that their work will be executed in a style of neatness and utility, equal to any imported from London or any other place, and far superior to any thing of the kind ever done in Norfolk; their materials will be of the very best quality, and every attention paid to give satisfaction; from these considerations, and in the hope that the best work will always command the preference, they rely on the public for encouragement. Those who have been in the habit of importing, or sending to Richmond, Petersburg, &c. for Saddles and Harness, will now have an opportunity of being supplied in their own neighbourhood. May 13. 1m
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11. tf
FOR SALE. The Subscriber is authorised to Sell  A HOUSE AND LOT, belonging to Captain John George, and at present occupied by him, immediately at the foot of Colley's Bridge. The Lot commences 15 feet to the eastward of the house, and runs 60 feet back towards Hodge's line, thence on a line pa- rallel with the street out to the channel of the creek. For elegance of situation, this Lot is not surpassed by any in the Borough, and must from its situation be equal to any in point of salubrity. For particulars apply to Francis S. Taylor. April 24. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London,  100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October
Wanted by the Subscribers, A quantity of OAK BARK, For which the following prices will be given in Cash, deli- vered at their Tan-Yard, For Spanish Oak Bark, $ 10 per cord, Willow or Water Oak, 9 Red Oak, 8 Young White Oak, 7 It is recommended to those who get Bark, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. William Plume, & Co. April 10. tf
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too careless to preserve it, that op- pressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home, where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be in- jured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hoghead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber at his Soap Manufactory, in Bank-Street,  150 Boxes of Mould CANDLES, warranted to answer the warmest climate, 4000 wt. of Brown SOAP, for family use, or can be put up in boxes on the shortest notice for exporta- tion, 100 Kegs of BUTTER, and a quantity of ROSIN—all of which will be sold low for cash or good paper. Henry M'Dowell. May 6. tf
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF  GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER. The following remarks from a late London publication, at- test the high opinion entertained of this authentic and in- teresting work. "The public will learn with interest that the literary mon- ument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length com- pleted. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a mon- ument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testi- monies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard lite- rature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography." April 1. tf
Just received from Philadelphia,  6 hogsheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 8 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calfskins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Seal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27. tf
Tomorrow will commence landing on South- gate and Dickson's wharf, from the brig Ann, capt. For- syth, from St. Thomas's,  114 bags Green Porto Rico Coffee, 3119 Spanish Main Hides, 790 rolls Porto Rico Tobacco, for Sale—Apply to Edward Roberts. April 20. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,  Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hoghead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Cinquequin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanon & Co. March 2. tf
FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of  DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
  Aloe, Alum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cocculineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Guns Ammonial, Assafedi- da, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigrise, Essences of Bergamot, Le- mons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac.  Hartsborne Shavings, Glycer Pipes, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Aniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancets, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of su- perior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and hal- pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Opedelock, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard.   In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALL- POTs by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. ** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
DESERTERS!!! Deserted on the 12th instant, from the Sloop Harmony, of Philadelphia, bound to Washington Ci- ty, with recruits for the Chesapeake frigate: CHARLES WALKER, SAMUEL FRANCIS, THOMAS PENDLETON, and PERRY POULSON. C. Walker is 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, aged 32 years, the skin on his left ear is contracted, on his left breast he has the figure of a man and woman printed with India ink. SAMUEL FRANCIS, is 5 feet 1 and an 1-2 inches high, aged 17 or 18 years, sturdy built and flat nosed; the first joint of the fore finger on his right hand is cut off; speaks Creole occasionally. THOMAS PENDLETON, 5 feet 2 inches high, aged 18 years, sturdy built, light complexion. PERRY POULSON, a mulatto, 5 feet 9 inches high, curly hair and black eyes; his right thumb nail has been injured. Ten dollars reward will be given by the subscriber for either of the above mentioned men being secured so that I get them again. Also, escaped from the rendezvous in Norfolk, on Friday night, April 19th, JOHN BROOKS, shipped in the United States' service; he is aged about 25 years, 5 feet 10 inches high, light complexion, light hair and grey eyes, and is pock-marked. The subscriber will pay 15 dollars to any per- son who will deliver the said Brooke at the rendezvous, with all expenses paid. Sidney Smith, Recruiting Officer. April 20. tf
FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given,)  CEDAR GROVE. That handsome situation either for a private residence, or a place of publick resort, which the subscriber has lately been improving on the Southern Branch, between the two bridges. The river affords Fish and Oysters at the door, and a bold sandy beach; a delightful sea or salt-bathing. The open grounds in front of the house are laid down in oaks and white clover, and behind is a very fertile spot for a garden, which the tenant may lay out to his own taste. For terms apply to William Cammack. May 6. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
NOTICE. The concern of Davis and Dickson, being settled by arbitrators, those indebted will make imme- diate payment to Thomas Davis, who is solely authorised to settle and adjust all accounts for or against said concern. Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. April 8. tf
The partnership of Gilliat & Mac- kinder being dissolved by the mutual consent of those con- cerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed—All per- sons therefore who have any claims against the said concern, are requested to send in their demands forthwith, and those indebted are desired to pay up their respective debts to Mac- kinder & White, who are fully authorised by the late par- tners of the house of Gilliat & Mackinder to settle and adjust s concerns. March 6. 3m
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, for cash only, viz.
  8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at  7 1-2d  per lb.    8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at  1 2-3d  per lb.    6d, Nails at  9 1-2d  per lb.    Sheathing, do. at  7 1-2d  per lb.    6d, Brads at  4s  6d per M.    4d, do. at  2s  9d per M.    3d, do. at  2s  9d per M.    4d, Nails at  2s  9d per M.    3d & 2d do. at  2s  3d per M.   ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 763
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.