Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-06-10 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 10, 1807.
[NO. 141.]
To the Editor of the People's Friend.
Sir,  A residence during the last winter in the city of New-Orleans, enables me to inform your readers, from the most authentic source, that a severe indisposition alone has prevented Mr. Edward Livingston, the former mayor of this city, from appearing once more, in his own defence, before the tribunal of the publick. He intends, if his health permit, to present the world with a complete exposure of the conduct and councils of Claiborne, and of Wilkinson—from the commencement of the disgraceful and ridiculous administration of the former, to the termination of the arbitrary and treacherous usurpation of the latter. To this work Mr. Livingston has been provoked, by the wanton oppression and malignant persecution of enemies, whose malevolence, and whose duplicity, whose falsehood, and whose temerity, have again reduced him to the necessity of appealing to the impartial and enlightened of his fellow-citizens: in defence of his character, which has been illiberally and cruelly assailed, and in vindication of his fame, which has been basely and insidiously attacked.
It will be recollected by your readers, that soon after the publication of Mr. Livingston's address to the publick, upon the subject of his denunciation by General Wilkinson, several most virulent libels, in the form of letters, from New-Orleans, made their appearance in some of the publick prints of this and the neighbouring cities. A letter to the editor of the Aurora, is particularly distinguished by the characteristic manner of the General, whose "campaign on the Sabine," according to Mr. Workman, "resembles the performances with which he has enriched the literature of America—who wields his pen and his sword in the same style—the Crononhotonologos of letters and of war." In this letter, the stale accusation of conspiracy and of treason, which had been so ably refuted by Mr. Livingston, is distinctly repeated. An extract of another letter, proceeding in all probability from the correspondent of Mr. Duane, has, I am informed, successfully adorned the columns of the Baltimore American, and the New-York Publick Advertiser. In this, the writer, in a more artful and subtle manner, in language more virulently abusive, by the use of palpable falsehoods, and the aid of shameless misrepresentations, has impressed into the service of his cause, some unfortunate passages in the former life of Mr. Livingston, add arrayed them in evidence against him. But this seems not by any means to have been sufficient to gratify the malignancy of the author's heart, and he once more ventures to impute to Mr. L. the crimes with which he had been charged by Wilkinson, when at the very time when the latter was professing himself convinced of Mr. Livingston's innocence and of his own injustice. The zealous defender of the measures of gen. Wilkinson stops not however here, but, with as much ardour in abuse and bitterness of invective as if his own reputation were at stake, reinforces the old charge by the introduction of much new matter, and calls to his aid many auxiliary topics of calumny and slander. He accuses Mr. L. of having violated every obligation religious or civil, publick or private, moral or political, by which he was bound to his creator or to his fellow creatures—to the family of which he was a member, to the community in which he lived, or to the country which gave him birth; and then he caps the climax of "envy, hatred, and all charitableness" by asserting in so many words that there were no other proof of Mr. Livingston's guilt to be obtained, "his looks would at any time be sufficient to hang him!!" If language so elegant, terms so appropriate, and expression so delicate, fail to bring conviction home to the mind of every reader, they serve, at least, to distinguish the style of the author—to evince the politeness of his education and the refinement of his manners, to ascertain the capacity of his intellect, and to discover the purity of his heart.
It is not my intention, Sir, to enter at large into the justification of Mr. Livingston, he deserves, and his enemies may think he requires a better advocate. His resolution to come forth in proper season in his own defence has already been declared, and I might by possibility defeat, were I to attempt his purpose. Thus much, however, I cannot refrain from saying, that whatever may have been the errors or the indiscretions of Mr. Livingston, no man can feel them more sensibly or regret them more sincerely than himself, for no man can have suffered more severely from the consequences of his own imprudence. I assert this with the confidence of one who knows him; if my information be derived from the intimacy, it is not communicated in the partiality, of friendship. For notwithstanding his faults, his imperfections, his persecution, or his misfortunes, I am neither ashamed nor afraid to avow myself his friend; and as my attachment to him was not formed without reflection or cherished without esteem, it never shall be sacrificed without cause. We have ever differed widely upon the subject of politics and upon some other speculative matters, yet have I ever admired the extent of his accomplishments as a gentleman, the solidity of his talents as a lawyer, and the splendour of his abilities as a publick character. There are many who have felt emotions of pride and gratitude when they contemplated his extraordinary services and singular merit as a zealous and active magistrate, as a benevolent and charitable man in seasons of alarm and pestilence, in scenes of peculiar distress and aggravated horror. Amid such scenes were we first united by the ties of private friendship and personal esteem, and in concert with those whom his persevering care has raised from the bed of sickness, or relieved from the miseries of poverty—with those whom he has snatched from the loathsome abodes of want, contagion and despair, those whose pillows he has smoothed and whose limbs he has composed as
expired, I shall ever yield the humble meed of my homage to the acknowledged excellence of his heart.
If misfortune, extravagance and indiscretion which involving himself in embarrassment and in difficulties have proved injurious to others, let it be remembered that he has ever been as studious, as anxious to afford them ample reparation. If in the general wreck of his fortunes a balance remained due from him to government, let it be remembered that he secured its payment at a future period, even after he had been expelled from office with every circumstance of insult and disgrace. If his oppressors still attempt to stigmatize his name with the opprobrious epithets of "publick robber and defaulter," let it be recollected that he has repeatedly offered to liquidate the claims of government by surrendering real property equal to the full amount of the principal and interest of his debt, at a valuation less by one half than that government demands for lands in the same districts and of the same quality, and at a time when his title has been acknowledged by the publick commissioners to be indisputable and legal. Let it also be remembered that he delivered large and valuable estates into the hands of trustees, for the benefit of his creditors when he was himself abandoned to exile, poverty and ruin. But, Sir, I have done—again let me declare, that I mean not to anticipate the purposes of Mr. Livingston; upon a subject so delicate, therefore, I shall detain you no longer than to express my firm conviction, that as no person can with so much propriety as Mr. Livingston himself undertake the defence of his own conduct, no person can be more equal to the vindication of his own character. If he do not absolve himself completely from every charge of imprudence, or indiscretion, he will at least be enabled to extenuate the severity of censure from the gravest of his faults—to prove to the honour of his friends and to the satisfaction of his country, that he is "a man more sinned against than sinning—a man who fortune's bullets and rewards hath ta'en with equal thanks."
My more immediate purpose, Sir, in obtruding myself upon your notice in the present instance, is to repel those calumnies from the person to whom I have alluded which relate either to the defence of Mr. Livingston against the charge of correspondence with Mr. Burr, or to the kind of estimation which the private or professional character and the publick conduct of the former is represented to be held in at New-Orleans; and at the same time, to unveil the duplicity and expose the falsehood of the calumniators and oppressors of Mr. Livingston to the contempt and execration of the candid, the upright and the generous. Upon the arrival of the papers containing the publications I have mentioned in New-Orleans, they excited the indignation and awakened the resentment of every man of honour, independence and honesty who had known Mr. Livingston since his residence in that city, and of every man who had courage enough to oppose, and firmness to resist, the unconstitutional measures and lawless usurpation of General Wilkinson—or who, in the spirit of bold and undissembled patriotism, had endeavoured to subvert the tyranny, by which they were oppressed. The gentlemen of the bar, with peculiar force felt the injuries of one, whom they considered in their own circle, the brightest ornament of his profession: And after addressing to him a letter expressive of their high sense of his integrity, liberality and honour, as well as of their general esteem for his character, and their particular approbation of his benevolent, patriotic, and many interference in behalf of those who had been illegally seized and transported by the commander of the military forces, some of them, suggested to the judges the propriety of a similar testimonial, to the irreproachable conduct and professional integrity of Mr. Livingston, from the bench. Their application produced the letter which is first subjoined. The affidavit which follows will serve to place the duplicity of Gen. Wilkinson and his adherents, in a very clear and strong point of view, and a more striking picture of their falsehood would have been exhibited, had not an affidavit of Mr. Philip Jones, been neglected, in the hurry of a sudden departure. This would have shown that, notwithstanding the declarations of his friends, Wilkinson was not willing, even upon proper application, to make Mr. Livingston amends for the accumulated injuries he had suffered. It is to be regretted also, that a copy of the address to Mr. Livingston, from his brethren of the bar, was from the cause already mentioned, unfortunately forgotten. These documents, however, with many others relating to facts of more general import, and of publick and universal interest, will be appended to the contemplated publication of Mr. Livingston.
It may not perhaps be forgotten, that in one of the letters to which I have had occasion frequently to allude, Mr. Livingston is charged with a great deficiency of patriotism, because, forsooth, he had the presumption to defend himself against the illegal and false accusations, the vindictive and wanton attacks, the base and pitiful artifices of brigadier general Wilkinson—when his fortune, his lie, his fame, were threatened by the denunciation of the commander in chief, he should, it seems, have submitted in silence—for the good of his country. He should have made a voluntary sacrifice of his character, his hopes, his principles, and his friends—to the integrity of the union, or for the preservation of the Spanish colonies. He should not, with an audacity altogether inexcusable, have ventured to assert his own innocence, lest suspicion should imperceptibly attach itself to the character of the general. Denied the glory of martyrdom, he should have contented himself with the humble and imperfect fame of an unconvicted traitor. He should have cringed at the footstool, and fawned on the minions of his oppressor; and smarting with his
wounds, should have humbly kissed the rod which was still suspended in terror over his devoted head. Oh! immortal spirits of the Curtii, how would thy fame have suffered, and the glory of thy actions have been obscured! Oh! relenting and moderate Napoleon, how could thy subdued and fallen enemies complain of thy implacability! Oh! merciful and gentle Dionysius, couldst thou ever have wished so to have degraded thy species, or so to have tortured thy defenceless victims!
Mr. Livingston had the temerity, sir, to deny in the face of his country, that he was a traitor or a conspirator, and the hardihood to suspect the motives of an accuser, whom he was convinced must have known that he was innocent, and this is now used as the strongest confirmation of his original guilt. He is reproached for confining himself in his address to his own defence, and for not publishing his reasons for withholding his confidence from gen. Wilkinson. He has pledged himself, sir, to give those reasons to the world. If he redeem this pledge (which is not to be doubted), if he proclaim the grounds upon which he entertained suspicious injurious to the patriotism and honour of the commander in chief of the army of the United States, even Wilkinson and his adherents will be believed when they declare that they regret most sincerely the hour in which it first determined to suspect Mr. Livingston.
I am, sir, &c.
AURELIUS.
New Orleans, 12th April, 1807.
Sir,
It has been intimated to us that the opinion of the several judges in this territory might avail in repelling the calumnies with which you have been assailed in a Baltimore gazette. Under this impression, we take a lively pleasure in the expression of our approbation of your conduct since your residence here, and that we have witnessed in the discharge of your professional duties, great liberality and strict integrity.
We are your most obedient humble servants,
Dom. A. Hall, William Sprigg, Geo. Mathews, junr.
J. B. Prevost, late chief judge of the territory of Orleans.
To Edward Livingston, esq.
Orleans, ss.
William Alexander Duer, of the city of New Orleans, counsellor at law, being duly sworn upon the holy Evangelists of Almighty God, voluntarily deposeth and saith:—That since his return to the said city of New Orleans, early in the month of January last, he has at different times, and upon various occasions, conversed with Abner L. Duncan, esq. of the said city of New Orleans, counsellor at law, an officer in the battalion of Orleans volunteers, lately the aid-de-camp, and generally understood to be the professional and confidential adviser of brigadier general Wilkinson, respecting the arbitrary and illegal conduct, the violent measures, and unconstitutional proceedings of the said brigadier general Wilkinson, which the inhabitants of the territory have witnessed with so much alarm, and under which several individuals residing therein have suffered with so much severity; that the deponent well remembers being informed by the said Abner L. Duncan, not long after the appearance of an address from Edward Livingston, esq. to the publick, of the most perfect conviction in the mind of the said brigadier general Wilkinson, as well as of him, the said Abner L. Duncan, of the innocence of the above mentioned Edward Livingston, esq. in relation to those treasonable matters which had been charged against him in open court by the said brigadier general Wilkinson, the denial and the refutation of which had formed the purpose of the said address; that the said Abner L. Duncan at the same time further informed the deponent, that the said brigadier general Wilkinson, as well as he, the said Abner L. Duncan, sincerely regretted the denunciation of the said Edward Livingston, by him, the said brigadier general Wilkinson, as aforesaid; and added, that had not the said Edward Livingston published the address aforesaid, he, the said brigadier general Wilkinson, would himself have kept forward in vindication of him, the said Edward Livingston. The deponent further saith—that the circumstances of the particular conversation, the substance of which is above set forth, were most forcibly recollected by him, when upon the arrival of a vessel from the northward, a few weeks since, he saw a publication in the Baltimore American, purporting to be a letter, or extract of a letter, from New Orleans, dated the 9th of January, 1807, in which the professional, the political, and the moral character of Edward Livingston is virulently attacked, and as the deponent believes, malevolently attacked; that the deponent soon after reading the publication aforesaid, saw the said Abner L. Duncan at the Exchange Coffee-house in the said city of New Orleans, related to him the contents of the said letter, and expressed his (the deponent's) indignation at so insidious and unjustifiable an attempt to injure the said Edward Livingston, when he, the said Abner L. Duncan, had declared (as the deponent then reminded him) the full conviction of the said brigadier general Wilkinson, of the innocence of him, the said Edward Livingston, his regret for having denounced him, and his intention (had not the said Ed. Livingston published his said address) of vindicating him himself; that the said Abner L. Duncan did then, in the presence of several persons, acknowledge that he recollected the conversation to which the deponent alluded, and declared that he, the said Abner L. Duncan, had said that brigadier general Wilkinson, previously to the publication of the said Edward Livingston, would,
upon proper application, have come forth in vindication of the character of the said Edward Livingston, and have made ample reparation of the injury which it might have sustained through the instrumentality of him the said brigadier general Wilkinson. The said Abner L. Duncan also declared, that in his belief the said letter, or extract of a letter, published in the Baltimore American as aforesaid, had not been written in the said city of New Orleans as it purported, but fabricated in the city of Baltimore, to which the deponent replied, that in his opinion, formed in part upon the internal evidence afforded by the said letter, it must have been written in New Orleans, and from the circumstance of its being accompanied by certain documents which he particularly described, that it must have proceeded immediately from head quarters.—And further this deponent saith not.
W. A. DUER.
Sworn, the 23d of April, 1807, before me, E. FITCH, justice of the peace.
SHORT CAMBRICK DRESSES. WOOD & HASTINGS,
Have just received Elegant rich worked short Cambrick Dresses, do. do. thread and cotton Laces, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, assorted, 1 bale 3-4 brown do. suitable for servants, 1 case cotton Hosiery, assorted; one case coloured Threads, Black, white, and Pink Crapes, 3 trunks 6-4 white Cambrick Muslins, A handsome assortment of Cloths and Cassimeres, suitable for gentlemen's Summer Coats; an assortment of India Cottons. June 8. tf
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention, capt. Swan, 130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa—We will dispose of it on liberal terms.
C. & F. Whittle.
In Store,
Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee—Apply as above. We want a small VESSEL of 300 barrels, to run out to Bermuda. June 8. tf
The partnership of Selden and Clark is dissolved by mutual consent.
Cary Selden, Edward Clark.
The business in future will be carried on by Cary Selden. June 8. 3t
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tiers do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhs old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhs. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhs. and pipes—For Sale by Phineas Dana. June 8. tf
Lost yesterday morning, A GOLD BREAST-PIN, with a Diamond. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving it at the office of the Publick Ledger. June 8. 4t
WANTED, on board the United States' ship Chesapeake, A BOATSWAIN & CARPENTER, none need apply unless well recommended. For terms ap- ply at the office of the Publick Ledger. June 8. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Li- verpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Mess. Wm. Plume, & Co.
SHIP CHANDLERY,
Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz. British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Stepped Draw Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Pannel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description.—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward, Will be given for apprehending and securing JOHN WOLF, belonging to the frigate Chesapeake, and deserted from the rendezvous on Saturday the 6th instant: he is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, well set, short black hair, dark complexion, a German by birth, and has an impediment in his speech. —Also deserted the 11th May, WILLIAM HAMBLIN, an American, born in Wisconsin, about 21 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, well made, short brown hair, dark com- plexion, dark eyes. The above reward will be given for both, or FIFTY DOLLARS for either, with all reasonable charges if delivered to the subscriber in Norfolk. Charles D. Wood. June 8. 3t
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 hhs. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and A few bds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit.
Brunet & Thompson. March 16. Schlawf

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 10, 1807.
Attention to the following is requested. Distant subscribers to The Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, are notified, that at the expiration of the present year of their subscriptions, the paper will be discontinued, unless the arrearages are paid up, and without respect to persons, as the editor is resolved to ascertain exactly what number of subscribers the paper has; this is a measure of necessity on our part, and therefore will require no apology. We think every one can nearly ascertain when he first subscribed. Original subscribers are informed that the fourth year will commence on the 17th of next month. The price of the paper is Five Dollars and Fifty Cents per annum, payable in advance.
LEDGER OFFICE, June 8, 1807.
Yesterday arrived here from New-York, the schooner Manchester, capt. Cropsey, who has furnished us with a statement, from which we present our readers with the following:
On Saturday, at 5 P. M. in lat. 37, 20, long. 75, 50, was brought to by a French privateer pilot boat schooner, with about 30 men and small arms, having no carriage guns nor swivels. At meridian the same day, the privateer had captured the British brig Ceres, captain Niven, from this port bound to Liverpool.—Captain Cropsey was ordered to bear down on the brig, then about two leagues to leeward. Captain Niven, four of the crew of the Ceres, with a lady and her daughter, passengers, were put on board the Manchester. Captain Niven informed that the privateer had followed him out of the Capes, that he took her to be a pilot boat belonging to the bay, until he got about 3 leagues from Cape Henry, when she came along side and captured him.
On Saturday the 6th at 9 A. M. was brought to by the British ship of war Bellona, the Melampus in sight with a tender. Upon being made acquainted with the particulars, which are before stated, the Bellona, Melampus, and tender, went in pursuit of the privateer and the brig; from the courses they took, and the lightness of the wind during the preceding night, capt. C. thinks it probable that they will fall in with them. Captain Niven remained on board the Bellona.
The prizemaster of the brig treated the passengers very politely, and was particular in seeing that none of the crew plundered or insulted them.
It was supposed that this boat had been manned from the French ship Patriot, which opinion was somewhat strengthened by a Potomack pilot, who capt. Cropsey spoke about 3 hours after leaving the British ships, for when described to him, he said it was the boat that attended the French ship lying at Pautuxent; but we have information on which we can rely, that this privateer is from St. Augustine.
THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, which we copy into our paper, received at New York, if not highly interesting, is satisfactory, as giving a better view of the real state of the hostile armies to the last of March, than has been heretofore afforded. The French Bulletins altho' they are by no means to be always relied on, yet in this instance serve to prove that Buonaparte has gained no advantage over the Russians. We consider that defeat itself is scarcely less ruinous to an invading army, than inactivity, or defensive measures.
The message of Buonaparte, of which we have seen only the extract now published, is a document affording the best information of the true situation of this army, and the best account of the losses which he has sustained; the comments of the London paper accompanying this message are very appropriate. It was only eighteen months since that Buonaparte was to terminate all his labours, and to reward his brave soldiers in London; he now very gravely tells his senate that the extraordinary levies in France are necessary on account of an extraordinary military force which is raising in England! Is it possible that Buonaparte is apprehensive of an invasion from England? No—we do him the justice to believe that he entertains no such apprehensions, but when the Conscrips for 1808 are called out in the third month of 1807, some excuse must be given. To own that the Russians had destroyed his invincible legions, would be giving the lie to all the fine Bulletins that have been issued for the amusement and correct information of his loyal subjects.
Is it a fact that William B. Giles, Esquire, a republican senator from the most republican state of Virginia, did propose a suspension of the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus, and thereby to render the military paramount to the civil authority, and to reduce his fellow-citizens to the condition of slaves?
Is it a fact, that Mr. Giles declared in his place in the senate, that the proposition originated from a communication of the president made to him, which communication stated that the situation of
the country was such as to make the measure necessary?
Is it a fact, that the private communication to Mr. Giles was directly in opposition to the publick communication made to congress about ten days before?
Is it a fact, that the state of the country did not justify the measure constitutionally, and that if it was not constitutional, it was tyrannical and wicked?
Is it a fact, that upon the information of Mr. Giles, as to the president's private communication, that every senator present, Mr. Bayard excepted, voted for the bill suspending the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus?
If all these are facts, are we not in a hopeful way?
A London paper of the 17th of April, observes, "Government this morning received despatches from America, which confirm the account of the rejection of the treaty with this country, by the president and senate of the United States."
By the statements of the secretary of the treasury, it appears that sugar, tea, coffee and molasses, to the following amounts, were in the year 1805, imported into the United States, and actually paid and actually paid duties, viz.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Quantity, Value. Rows: Sugar (68,046,865 pounds, 1,747,979), Tea (3,354,381 do. 669,190), Coffee (4,816,274 do. 240,813), Molasses (9,226,446 gallons, 461,322).
Yielding duties amounting to $ 3,118,304
This statement enables us to estimate with tolerable correctness the consumption of these articles in the United States, whose use is so intimately connected with comfortable living. It does not follow that the quantity imported in any given year must have been consumed in that year; but as the articles enumerated are in constant demand, and three out of the four subject to injury by being kept, we may safely compute the annual consumption as equal to the importation.
It will then follow, estimating our numbers at six millions, that each soul in the United States consumes per annum about
Eleven pounds of sugar, Near one pound of coffee, About two thirds of a pound of tea, And one gallon and a half of molasses.
Exclusive of the sugar and molasses made of domestic materials.
If we class individuals in families, each family will consume
Ninety pounds of sugar, Six pounds of coffee, Five pounds of tea, and Twelve gallons of molasses.
Is there any other people on the face of the earth who live so well?
Of these articles two are already produced in great quantities among ourselves. Independently of the products of the maple tree, which of itself, properly cultivated, is capable of supplying our full demand, the sugar lands of Orleans, on a moderate computation, will, when under cultivation, produce at least sixty thousand hogsheads; and such are the profits of this species of cultivation, that there is no doubt but that in a few years it will be greatly extended. No lands in America yield so large a profit. A great capitalist without any extraordinary trouble, reaps an annual profit of 25 per cent. on his capital. Sixty thousand hogsheads are equal to sixty millions of pounds, which, valued at ten cents a pound, amount to six millions. To this we are to add the value of the molasses. The territory of Orleans then, under good management, is nearly capable of supplying our full demand for this important necessary of good living, and by this supply insure an independence of foreign powers to the amount of seven millions, which make about one sixth of our annual imports. Let those who still clamour at the acquisition of Louisiana shew us the evil that countervails this benefit. Nat. Intel.
The people of this country will be gratified in having recalled to their recollection, by the following letter, the circumstances which gave rise to it. They will recollect that it was eminently owing to the disinterested kindness of Mr. Nissen, that our captive citizens were enabled to bear up against the rigours to which they were exposed by a barbarous power. ibid.
The Lazaretto, at Leghorn, January 13th, 1807.
DEAR SIR,
At my arrival at Leghorn I found a dispatch from his majesty's department for Barbary affairs, including the letter dated Gibraltar, July 27th, 1805 which was sent by you to his majesty's minister at London, accompanied by a silver urn as a present to me from you and the officers of the U. S. late frigate Philadelphia.
Accept yourself, dear sir, my most sincere acknowledgments, and please in my name to thank the officers for this distinguished mark of your and their friendships. I know nothing that could have given me a greater pleasure than this present; not for the nominal value; the materials were indifferent to me, I don't doubt but that you are persuaded thereof; but I consider it as a constant recollection of friends I respect, who probably never again all meet together with me at one place or at one time, and who collectively have given me this pledge of their friendship as a remembrancer; and so it shall be to me.
I can only repeat here, what I often as well verbally as in writing have declared; that you and your officers have over-valued the few services I have been so happy as to render you during your captivity at Tripoli, and for which I have been fully paid by the satisfaction my endeavors to serve you have always given me; but the very limited power I had was the cause that I could not follow in every circumstance the dictates of my own heart or desires in this respect.
Finding at Leghorn Capt. D. Porter, I have thought it incumbent upon me to avail myself of the opportunity to deliver this letter to him, he will transmit it to you, and at the same time he has ac-
cepted my verbal thanks for his share in the above mentioned present, as one of those friends whose recollection shall be dear to me, and whose constant health and happiness is my invariable wish.
With these sentiments and with the greatest respect I have the honour to remain,
Dear sir, Your most obedient, Humble servant,
(Signed) N. NISSEN. William Bainbridge, Esq. Captain in the navy of the United States of America.
From the Virginia Gazette.
RICHMOND, June 6.
In the beginning of April, I believe the first day of that month, col. Burr was recognized to appear at the city of Richmond on the 22d of May, to answer for a misdemeanor with which he was charged. On the 22d of May, col. Burr appeared at the circuit court held at that city, and the witnesses against him, except Gen. Wilkinson, mostly attended.
And although a despatch was, as it is said, sent from Washington on or about the 7th of April, by government to New Orleans, directing the attendance of this officer, and it is now the 5th of June, there appears to have been as yet no official account whether General Wilkinson has left New Orleans for the city of Richmond, or for any part of the Atlantic states: The Attorney General most certainly knows not of any such official account.
This extraordinary circumstance has had, and inevitably will further have, a most wonderful effect on the publick mind; as its immediate tendency, is to evince the innocence of colonel Burr, and the guilt of the General. To enforce this idea, let us investigate the subject a little more in detail; gen. Wilkinson it is said was ordered by the secretary of war, as soon as it was known that col. Burr had been arrested near Fort Stoddert, to hold himself in readiness to leave New Orleans for the seat of government; and, as soon as it was known to the president that col. Burr had been recognized for trial at the circuit court to be held at Richmond, a despatch, it is said, was, and most certainly ought to have been, forwarded to New Orleans, commanding his attendance at this city, as speedily as possible; and a fast sailing brig of the navy was directed to bring him on, if he chose a water passage; and yet the publick have no information of his sailing, or even of his departure, in any manner, from New Orleans. The despatches forwarded to gen. Wilkinson ought to have reached him, in the ordinary course of the mail, by the 25th of April, as it takes but 17 days to deliver the mail from Washington at New Orleans.
Now, if the despatches were delivered to Wilkinson, even by the first of May; and there is every reason to believe that he received them sooner; the general ought to have been at Richmond by the meeting of the circuit court on the 22d past; for the prevailing winds which have been, and the current on the Mississippi and Gulph Stream, are all in favour of a short passage. And if this gentleman of bulk preferred a journey by land to a voyage by water, he ought, at the moderate computation of 35 miles or a little more per day, to have been here before this time. But let us examine this mysterious business a little further. Gen. Wilkinson must have received the commands of the executive on this subject by the last of May at farthest.—Is it possible that neither Wilkinson, gov. Claiborne, nor capt. Shaw, commanding our naval force at New Orleans, to all of whom, as well as to others, letters were written by government, by the same express or mail would not have been answered immediately by the return of the mail—Of this, it is impossible to doubt. If letters were written, in answer, by these gentlemen, or either of them, about the 1st May, they would have been received by government at the city of Washington, by the 20th of that month in the usual course of the mail—and certainly, government ought to have communicated to the court, or to their attorney here, who prosecutes for them, whether Wilkinson ought to be expected or not.—No information of that kind has been received by the attorney-general; but the grand jury and a great number of witnesses are kept here, in consequence of the performance, as it is believed, of a governmental farce. It begins, I believe, to be a pretty general opinion, that the trial ought to go on, or that col. Burr should be discharged. More of this in my next. June 5, 1807. A BYE STANDER.
NEW-YORK, June 1.
From this day all vessels arriving at the port of New-York, are obliged to come to at the quarantine ground, where they are to undergo an examination by the health officer. Vessels from the West-Indies are to perform a quarantine of four days; after which, if healthy, they may anchor at the distance of 300 yards from the wharves.
From a London Paper.
Advertisement—Lost or stolen from the subscriber, some time in December last, a Maiden's Modesty. It was first missed in Mr. —'s Ball Room, where a number of ladies were rifled of that jewel by a certain personage well known by the name of Fashion, long suspected of being an errant Thief, and even a murderer; although he is a favourite with genteel company. With her modesty the subscriber also lost her shawl and handkerchief, and the bosom of her gown, which had been plundered of its sleeves, the season before. Since the loss of this valuable article the loser has suffered some decay of health, a considerable degree of scandal, a great decrease of male esteem, and probably some waste or want of prudence and virtue; all of which she can but attribute to that mischievous and seductive villain, Fashion, who has oftimes before imposed upon her the greatest hardships, and oppressed her with the greatest rigour.
Though the catif stole the modesty of many others about the same time, and very strict search has been made ever since to recover the property, but little of it has been obtained; and we are threatened with the ruin or loss of every thing valuable about us, if the ravages of the monster are not prevented.
It is hoped therefore that every lover of good order will interest himself in the detection and arrest of this publick disturber, before he corrupts both the manners and morals of the rising and risen generations.
nerations. On my part, as an incitement of vigilance in apprehending the villain, I promise to whoever shall return the stolen and missing goods to me, the uncovered bosom, the loud laugh, the shameless countenance, and the impudent demeanour I have been obliged to exhibit ever since the loss of my proper apparel, with a few colds, asher, stitches, &c. I have taken in my new dress as a reward for trouble; with the hearty and sincere thanks of their beguiled friend and humble servant. CLARA CANDID.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, Via New-York.
LONDON, April 15.
Government, it is said, received authentick advice yesterday, by way of Hamburg, that 11 Turkish ships of the line had been burnt in the Dardanelles, by the boats of the British squadron.
The fire by which his majesty's ship Ajax has been destroyed, was merely accidental. It took place below deck, and after burning for some time reached the magazine, when she blew up. Capt. Blackwood, who had ascended to the spritsail yard, had just escaped before the explosion took place.—The ship was cruising in the Archipelago at that time.
April 17.
According to accounts from Dantzick dated the 27th March, the French have cut off all communication between that place and Koningsberg. At first a bombardment was feared, and a corps was formed, intended, in that case, to protect the rich magazines which for the most part are situate close to each other. Those which were at Elbing have been removed to Thorn. Gen. Kalkreuth, according to the ancient custom of war, announced his arrival at Dantzick to the French general, the latter replied to this politeness by testifying a wish that some accommodation might be agreed on between them to save the city from the horrors of a bombardment, but the Prussian general returned for answer, that he was determined to bury himself under the ruins of the city, rather than surrender it.
Letters from Wallachia state, that the Turkish garrison of Rajova Braila surrendered to the Russian troops, after a siege of 8 days and a terrible bombardment; and that Giurgewo has been taken by the Russians, by assault, at the head of 24,000 men. The garrison was entirely cut to pieces, for the Russians had express orders to give no quarters.
A message of Buonaparte, dated from Osterode, the 24th ult. and laid before his senate on the 4th instant, contains irrefragable proofs of the immense losses which his armies have sustained, and of the difficulties in which he is involved. Before the first three months of 1807 are expired, he finds himself under the necessity of calling out the conscriptions for the year 1808. The ostensible motives for this tyrannical and vexatious proceeding are developed in his message, the address of the arch-chancellor, and the report of Berthier, the minister of war. The real causes are to be found in the losses of the French army, the increasing danger to which it is exposed, and the determination, perhaps, of Bonaparte to contend for the sovereignty of the continent on the banks of the Vistula. It is evident that he is very apprehensive of some unpleasing consequences arising from the rigorous execution of this odious measure. Hence the extraordinary indulgence with which the youthful victims of his wild and insatiable ambition are to be treated at the outset. Instead of immediate exposure to toilsome and tedious marches, like the sacrifices of the present year, that they are to be subjected to no greater hardship than that of learning the necessary discipline in their own fields and habitations. It is by such deceptions and sophistry that a veil is endeavoured to be cast over the tyrannical character of a proceeding which we make no doubt has created universal consternation through France, and struck more terror into its trembling population, than any irruption of the Cossacks, of whose ferocity they have heard so much, would produce.
Among other reasons for having recourse to the conscription, we find an extraordinary levy of two hundred thousand men in this country mentioned, alluding, we suppose, to the persons who are to be called out and disciplined under the Training Act—We scarcely expected, after expressing such perfect contempt for the volunteer army of this country, Buonaparte would become alarmed by our partial levy en masse.
What relates to the re-establishment of peace is the most important part of his message. Buonaparte, who is become wonderfully pacific of a sudden, thanks to the valour of the Russians, and the skill of their commander, offers peace to England and Russia upon the conditions which they lately rejected. It seems he is even disposed "to restore tranquility to the eight millions of people he has conquered, and to replace the king of Prussia in his capital." We suppose there is some allusion in this to the terms lately offered to his Prussian majesty, and which he is said to have rejected.
"Though at present, (says the message) we ask for new sacrifices from our people, in order that we may obtain a greater extent of force, it is not that we should abuse this power for the purpose of prolonging the war. Our policy is invariable. We offered peace to England before the fourth coalition had shown itself; the same peace we offer to England still. The principal envoy which England employed in those negotiations has made the most publick declarations, and in the most unequivocal terms, that the peace would have been both honorable and advantageous to England: thus he has made the justice of our cause appear evident. We are ready to conclude a peace with Russia, upon the same conditions as were signed by her negotiator, but which were rejected in consequence of the arts and intrigues of the English. We are ready to restore to the eight millions of inhabitants whom we have conquered, their tranquility, and to restore to the king of Prussia his capital.
"But though so many traits of moderation, already so often renewed, have not been able to prevail over the deceptions to which England, inflamed as it is by its passions has had recourse, that power cannot see the possibility of peace but in our annihilation; nothing, therefore, remains for us but to bear the calamities of war, and to throw the shame and odium of it upon that nation which continues to purchase its monopoly with the blood of the continent. We shall, in the resources of our own mind, in the courage, devotion, and the power of our people, find certain means to render all the efforts of that coalition, formed of hatred and

injustice, null and void, and to turn them to the disgrace of their authors. Frenchmen, we brave all dangers, for the glory and tranquility of our children."
On the 5th inst. the arch chancellor repaired to the senate, and after the council of state were introduced, the abovementioned ordered their report to be made as follows, by the senator, M. Lacedede:
"Gentlemen senators—You have put his majesty's message into the hands of your special committee, dated Osterode, March 20.—You have likewise laid before your committee the project of the senatus consultum, added to his majesty's message, together with other documents thereunto belonging."
"The motives of his majesty's message are explained in the address of his excellency the arch chancellor, in the report of the minister of war, and in the address of the counsellors of state, the orators of the government. Those documents have been investigated and discussed in various sittings, with all the attention due to the importance of your determination."
"That nothing should be left to chance when the greatest interests of the country are concerned, the period which will necessarily call the conscripts of 1808 to join their standards, will scarcely run to six months. However, these young soldiers are not to pass beyond the limits of the empire; but they are to be gradually introduced into their new appointment, and to be made acquainted with the military science in the safest and most agreeable manner. They are to be consigned to the instruction of the most celebrated warriors, chosen by the senate out of its own body. Thus they will maintain the tranquility of the French provinces, and defend its coasts and frontiers against all attacks of the enemy. They will cover France from formidable camps and lessen the call for fathers of families, whose generous dispositions may have led them to range themselves under the banners of the national guard. They will replace a number of old soldiers in the different departments, who may again long to replace themselves under the command of the emperor. They will contribute to the formation of a military force, which, at the present, extending over almost the whole surface of Europe, promises the most decisive advantages. And lastly, by collecting the best military means, they will conquer that peace which is still offered to our enemies; which is even this moment offered by a conqueror, whose astonishing victories have not in the least diminished his moderation. This is his object, and such will be the effects of the senatus consultum submitted to your deliberations. Your committee have observed with pleasure, from the papers before them, that the levy of 80,000 new conscripts will not require any fresh sacrifices, their decision was unanimous. Senators, they have charged me to transmit to you their acceptance of the senatus consultum, which had been previously submitted to your consideration."
"They have also to lay before you a sketch of an address to his majesty the emperor and king, together with a decree for raising the conscripts, in answer to his majesty's message of the 20th of March, 1807, as a fresh proof of bravery, fidelity, and devotion of all the French to his majesty's person."
In consequence of this report, the senate, in sitting, adopted the project of the senatus consultum, together with the address presented by the committee.
Vienna Court Gazette, March 24.
It was upon the 18th of February, in the afternoon, while the Turks were celebrating the feast of the Grand Bayram, that the English admiral, Duckworth, with the Royal George of 110 guns; the Windsor Castle, of 110 guns; the Canopus, admiral Louis; and the Pompey, admiral sir Sidney Smith, of 84 guns each; the Active, the Standard, the Repulse, and Thunderer, of 74 guns each; the Endymion, of 50, three frigates, and several fire ships and bomb vessels, penetrated through the Dardanelles, under the favour of a strong southerly wind, notwithstanding the fire of the forts, and almost without receiving any damage from them. The rest of their fleet remained off the Cape of Tenedos. After having attacked and destroyed the small squadron which was at anchor at the entrance of the canal, the fleet cast anchor on the evening of the 20th, within cannon shot of the Capital, between the Seraglio and the Seven Towers. Messages were immediately sent off on both sides. The negotiations still continue, altho' on the evening of the 27th there was a slight engagement with a division of the Turkish gun-boats, which were repulsed by the English and either burnt or driven ashore. The Porte continues its preparations of defence with additional ardour. Numerous batteries are establishing along the European and Asiatic coasts, on which several hundred pieces of cannon will be placed. Every great officer of the Porte, even the Reis Effendi, has his post assigned to him in the line of defence. The grand signior has personally repaired to the works, to animate the labourers by his presence. The captain Pacha, and the Tefterdar of the marine, have been displaced and banished to Rodosto. Hadachi-Ibrahim-Effendi has been appointed first secretary of the admiralty. The Bosphorus squadron has been recalled. Every vessel in the arsenal fit for service, has been sent to Topham, to be got ready for sea. For want of seamen, crews are to be got from among the Janissaries.
March 28. The following intelligence, dated the 3d of March, has been received from Constantinople. On the 28th of February, the English attempted a landing on Prince's Island, but it miscarried. Their loss on the occasion is stated at 400 killed and wounded, and 200 taken prisoners. The following day the fleet weighed anchor, and proceeded to the Dardanelles.
The number of Turks who took up arms in Constantinople and its vicinity, amounted to 100,000. Publick order was not in the least disturbed in that city. The grand signior had not shown the slightest disposition to leave the place, as had been falsely asserted.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Of the operation of the Imperial Russian army. [The preceding part of this Bulletin, relative to movements prior and relative to the battle of Eylau, we did not deem necessary to copy.]
"On the 9th (21st) of February, the Cossacks advanced towards the environs of Leibstadt, took several hundred prisoners, four officers, and a number
of baggage waggons, and even forage and provisions. A detachment of nearly two thousand Russian and Prussian prisoners, who were on their route to Warsaw, were delivered; and some hundreds of horse chasseurs, who escorted them, were either killed or taken."
"On the 15th (27th) of February, the Russian head-quarters were at Landsberg. In various petty encounters, the Cossacks took some hundreds of prisoners. The garrison of Dantzic defeated the insurgents under Dombrowsky. General Platow, who was constantly in pursuit of the enemy, took from him a piece of cannon, some waggons, and a good deal of baggage. On this day, the number of prisoners taken from the French army, after the battle, and during its retreat from Preussisch Eylau, amounted to 2000 soldiers, and 48 officers."
"The head-quarters remained at Landsberg on the 16th (28th) of February. Gen. L'Estocq's corps of Prussians found itself opposed to that of Bernadotte, between Mehlack and Hoiligenbeil. The enemy retired behind the Passarge. They must have evacuated Guistadt. The Cossacks drove them to the environs of Allenstein; and the engagements on this occasion cost them 400 men, who remained on the field, and fifty-five prisoners.—One hundred Russian prisoners were also recovered."
"On the 17th of February, (1st March) major general Ronning attacked the enemy at Allenstein, beat them, killed a great number, took 50, and delivered 200 Russians."
"The army remained in the same position on the two following days. Count Telstoy's corps formed the left flank at Bischofstein."
"On the 20th February (4th March) there were some affairs of out-posts. Two officers, a secretary, and seventy-four soldiers were taken. The army kept the same position till the 26th February (10th March,) during which time there were only affairs of out-posts."
"On the 24th February (8th March,) the demonstrations of the French army obliged the commander in chief to concentrate all his forces before Heilsberg. There was an affair between the advanced posts, at the close of which the enemy were repulsed, and pursued by the Cossacks. The head-quarters were removed to Eartenstein. Buonaparte still at Osterode."
"On the 1st (13th) of March, general De Wittgenstein, having advanced with a detachment to the environs of Neidenbourg and Ortelsbourg, carried off from thence the enemies patroles, and took prisoners lieut. col. Le Grenge, aid-de-camp to gen. Ney, and a major, commander of a regiment of chasseurs. These advantages having attracted the attention of the French, they advanced in force to these points; and general Platow was detached, with eight regiments of Cossacks, to support general Wittgenstein, which induced the enemy to retreat."
"The army remained in the same position on the 4th (16th) of March. Murat advanced, with 12 regiments of infantry and cavalry, to Bischofstein, whence he dislodged a detachment of one hundred Cossacks, who nevertheless, in their retreat, made 50 prisoners. In consequence gen. Platow received orders to repair to the spot, with 5000 Cossacks, but the French did not wait his arrival."
"March 6th (18th)—According to the latest advices, Buonaparte is still at Osterode; D'Aoust at Allenstein; Ney at Guttstadt; Soult at Leibstadt; and Bernadotte in the neighbourhood of Wormditt. Murat makes incursions in the neighbourhood of Wattenbourg, Bischofstein, Passenheim, Ortelsbourg, and Willensbourg. According to the best information we have of the French cavalry, it is supposed that Murat makes his incursions for the purpose of procuring forage. Gen. Platow, with a considerable corps, is on the point of cutting off the French detachments which are beyond this little town."
FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
Sixty-Seventh Bulletin.
OSTERODE, March 25.
On the 14th instant, at three in the afternoon, the garrison of Stralsund, taking advantage of a fog, made sortie with two thousand infantry, and six pieces of cannon, in order to carry a redoubt thrown up by general Dupas. The redoubt, which was open without palisades and without cannon, was defended by a company of Voltigeurs, on the 4th of the line (light infantry), under captain Barrai; they resisted all the attempts of the Swedish brigade. Fifteen Swedish soldiers reached the parapet, but there found their death. All the enemy's attempts were equally fruitless. Sixty-two dead bodies of the Swedes were buried at the foot of the redoubt. It is supposed that 120 were wounded, and 50 were made prisoners, though there were no more than 150 men in the redoubt. Several Swedish officers were found among the dead, distinguished by their military decorations. This instance of bravery has attracted the emperor's attention. His majesty has sent three orders of the legion of honour for the companies engaged. Capt. Drivet, who commanded on this weak redoubt, highly distinguished himself.
On the 20th, marshal Lefebvre ordered the brigade under gen. Schraam to cross over from the Island of Nogat, in the Frisch Hoff, in order to cut off the communication between Dantzic and the sea. These orders were carried into execution at three in the morning. The Prussians were routed, and 300 of them fell into our hands.
At six in the evening the garrison of Dantzic sent out a detachment of 4000 men to retake the post, but they were repulsed with the loss of some hundreds of prisoners, and one piece of cannon.—Gen. Schraam had under his command the 24th battalion of the 2d regiment of infantry, and several Saxon battalions, who distinguished themselves. The emperor has sent three orders of the legion of honour to be distributed among the Saxon officers; and three more for the privates, subalterns, and the major who commanded them.
In Silesia, the garrison of Niess has made a sortie, but fell into an ambuscade. A regiment of Wirtemberg cavalry took those troops in flank, killed 50, and made 60 prisoners.
The winter in Poland seems to have resembled the winter at Paris, that is to say, variable. However, we have the good fortune not to have any sick in the army. On the contrary, all accounts agree, that the Russians have a great number sick. The army remains tranquil in its cantonments. The works which composed the tete du pont of Sieleck, Modlih, Praga, Marienburg, and Marienwerder, are every day becoming more formidable;
and the magazines are organized, and are every where receiving provisions. Three hundred thousand bottles of Bordeaux wine were found at Elbing; and though each bottle cost 4 francs, the emperor paid that price to the merchants, and ordered the wine to be distributed among the army.
The emperor has sent the prince Borghese upon a mission to Warsaw.
Sixty-Eighth Bulletin.
OSTERODE, March 29.
On the 17th of March, at 3 o'clock in the morning, the gen. of brigade Lefebvre, aid-de-camp to prince Jerome, passed near Glatz, in his way to Wunchelsbourg, with 3 squadrons of light horse, and the Taxis regiment of light infantry, when 1500 men made a sortie from the place. Lieut. col. Gerard immediately attacked and drove them back into Glantz, after having taken 100 soldiers, several officers, and two pieces of artillery.
Marshal Massena is gone from Willesberg to Ortelsbourg, and forced an entrance there for the division of Becker's dragoons, which he has reinforced with a detachment of Polish horse. There were some Cossacks at Ortelsbourg, and several attacks were made, to which the enemy lost 20 men.
Gen. Becker, as he was coming to resume his position at Wilkenberg, was attacked by 2000 Cossacks. An ambuscade of infantry was formed into which they fell, and lost 200 men.
On the 25th, at 5 o'clock in the morning, the garrison of Dantzic made a general sortie, which proved very fatal. It was repulsed on all sides. A col. named Cracow, who had a command, was taken with 400 men, and 2 pieces of cannon, in an attack made by the 19th regiment of Chasseurs.—The Northern Polish legion conducted itself in an excellent manner, and 2 Saxon battalions distinguished themselves.
As for the rest, there is nothing new. The lakes are still frozen; though there is some appearance of the approach of spring.
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WILLIAM KNOX
Requests his creditors to meet him TO-MORROW EVENING, 6 o'clock at the Exchange Coffee-House. June 10.
GRAND FIRE-WORK.
To-Morrow Evening, 11th June, a Grand display of Transparencies. A Company of Musicians will begin the entertainment.
1. Some ROCKETS, 2. A grand imitated Sun, with rays of different colours. 3. A grand Pyrick Fire-Work in transparent, representing Neptune upon a Car, accompanied by Tritons and Mermaids, with four Horses conducted by Cupid. This beautiful and ingenious piece never appeared on any painting or in any performance in America. 4. A superb Vase upon a Pedestal. 5. Grand Temple of General Washington. 6. General Washington holding the Independence. 7. The President holding the Constitution. 8. The Genius of Columbia crowning the General. 9. Two grand columns, upon which will be the busts of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. 10. Two other columns, upon which will be the goddesses Minerva and Peace. 11. Two other beautiful columns, ornamented with garlands of Flowers of different colours, and elevated 10 feet. 12. Some good Inscriptions if time permits.
Price of admittance 50 cents; Children 25 cents. The author begs pardon for informing, that after 3 o'clock, the people in the garden at that time, will receive a ticket for the performance. He prays the gentlemen and ladies to consider that he has already reduced the price of his performance to half price, by that he hopes, if the weather is favourable, to give the publick great satisfaction, and may be more than ever they had, and by that receive himself the fame.—He will in future keep his Fire-Works in a dry place.
On account of the performance at the Theatre by the Tacian Society , the Fire-Works have been postponed until Thursday Evening, when in addition to what is stated above, two pieces will be added, viz.
1. A beautiful SUN, 2. The gentleman from Tripoli will perform on the Slack Wire, with Fire Works in his hands and on his feet. In fine the publick will be highly gratified by the astonishing effects that will be produced in the course of the performance. June 10.
SLOOP EXPERIMENT,
FOR PASSENGERS ONLY.
ELIHU S. BUNKER,
Begs leave to inform his friends and the publick, that he will, on the first of July, commence running a Sloop of about 110 tons burthen, between the cities of New-York and Hudson, for the purpose of carrying passengers.
Few people who have had occasion to take passage up or down the North River, but have experienced the inconvenience and risque of going on board vessels deeply loaded and lumbered on deck: therefore captain Bunker has determined to take no freight on board the Experiment, which will remedy that inconvenience and entirely do away the risque.
The owners of this vessel being desirous to render the passage as short, convenient, and agreeable as possible, have not only taken care to furnish her with the best Beds, Bedding, Linens, Provisions, &c. but they have been at very great expense and trouble in procuring materials and building her on the best construction for sailing, and for the accommodation of ladies and gentlemen travelling on business or for pleasure.
The Experiment will leave New-York every Wednesday evening precisely at 6 o'clock, and Hudson every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, throughout the season.
Capt. Bunker having been several years engaged in the freighting business between New-York and Hudson, has become well acquainted with every part of the river; and he hopes by attention and punctuality, to merit the patronage of ladies and gentlemen from the southward, who may visit the celebrated Hailston, Saratoga, and Lebanon Springs, or travellers who may have occasion to travel through the northern states.—The shortness of the passage to Hudson when compared with that to Albany or any place above Hudson, (where the river is impeded by bars, islands and overslows, that render it impossible for fast-sailing vessels to pass) he thinks will induce most people who are acquainted with the difference, to take passage to Hudson, where carriages or boats can at all times be had, at a moderate expense, to convey them to Albany, Troy, Lansingburgh, or the Lebanon Springs, which are about 30 miles distance. Hudson, May 1807. 12 1/2w
Postscript.
Just as this paper was putting to press, we are informed that the United States' schooner Ranger arrived in Hampton Roads this morning at 11 o'clock, from New-Orleans, having General WILKINSON on board.
Sales at Auction.
TO-MORROW (Thursday) at 11 o'clock, in front of the Market, without reserve, at 60 days credit, 20 pipes old Cogniac BRANDY , 20 bags best black Pepper, 10 do. Pimento, 12 barrels Sherry Brandy, 33 boxes Soap, 6 half chests Young Hyson Tea, 3 do. Hyson, the latest importation. Wm. Hull, V. M.
June 10.
On FRIDAY, 12th instant, will be sold on the premises, at 11 o'clock, A Brick HOUSE on Mosley-street, with a large Garden containing about two acres, in good order, with a well of good water. The Lot is bounded by three streets, and is an eligible situation for a family—terms, one third 60, one third 90, and one third 120 days, approved endorsed negotiable paper. Thomas Willock.
June 9.
EDUCATION.
Mr. HUME notifies his friends and the publick, that on Monday the 15th instant, he will open an ACADEMY in Cumberland-street, nearly opposite the Methodist Church, where those placed under his charge will be instructed in the Latin and Greek languages, in the English Grammar, Writing and Arithmetic. In teaching the English language, a method lately invented will be introduced, which, on trial, has been found superior to any other hitherto suggested for giving the scholar a complete knowledge of the difference which exists betwixt the orthography and pronunciation of the English language. P. S. Mr. H. may be found either at his school-room, or at Mrs. Patterson's, next to the Exchange. June 10. 3*
ICE-CREAMS.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Norfolk, that he has began to make ICE-CREAMS in various shapes, which he will sell for the moderate price of nine pence, during the season, at his house in Church-street, four doors above captain Vaughan's, where he has a neat place for the reception of private parties—and for convenience, he will send them out with care and punctuality, according to the orders he will receive. Also, Cordials, Syrups, and Cakes. John Denis. June 10. 3*
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Absconded on Thursday night, the 4th instant, my house servant SUKEY , commonly called SUKEY JACKSON or SUKEY RICHARDS , a black woman, about twenty-five years old, tolerable fat, not tall, a large mouth and thick lips; carried with her a variety of excellent cloathing, wears constantly her head tied up with a handkerchief, snars tremendously when asleep, walks with her head very erect, and generally a smiling countenance and a smooth tongue. As she has relations and acquaintances in York and Williamsburg, it is possible she may have gone to one of these places; but I suspect she has gone to Mr. Grime's on Rappahannock, where her mother lives—I will give the above reward if taken out of town, and secured so that I get her again; or TEN DOLLARS if taken within the town or vicinity. Masters of vessels and others are cautioned not to harbor or take her away. Francis S. Taylor. June 8. 3t
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON , deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'x. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
That pleasant place BELL VIEW . It contains two HUNDRED acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wath House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with fells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
FOR RENT,
A very convenient Two Story Dwelling 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 Dwelling-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. May 25. 2aw3w
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by FREDERICK HEBERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protector , from London, and Herald from Liverpool.—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
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 Antiphlogistic PILLS ; CHURCHES'S and J. K. READ'S  Cough Drops or Sale .— MEDICINE CHESTS as usual.
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 accident. May 6. 1aw3m

For Freight or Charter, The elegant fast-sailing coppered Ship HERALD , Doane, master, burthen 325 tons. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. June 8.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fine fast-sailing Ship ROSE , 300 tons burthen, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to WM. HARTSHORNE, Jun. June 3.
For Freight or Charter, The good Sloop DIRECTOR , James Tadington, master, burthen about 800 barrels, in complete order. For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & co. June 1.
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship FRANKLIN , Thomas L. Quivesberg, master, burthen about 15 to 1600 barrels, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days—a freight to Bordeaux or to the Havana would be preferred. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. May 29.
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 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 tierces Pimento. The brig Nancy , is offered for Sale; she is a remarkable strong well found vessel, burthen about 1600 bbls. JAMES YOUNG. May 27.
For Charter, The good Ship UNION , P. Remington, master, burthen 215 tons. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. May 20.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted. March 23.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK , Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 bds to-taco; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. April 3.
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. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. May 20.
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. He is 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—Swanrow 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.
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 15.
GERMAN LINEN, &c.  JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has just received and offers for Sale, for approved paper at 4 and 6 months,  27 Packages of GERMAN LINEN, entitled to drawback—Consisting of Platillas, Dowlas, Bocheis, (or brown Holland) Common Oznaburgs, and German Rolls. Also on Hand, Heavy Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, fine Shirt Linen, &c. elegant Musquito Gauze or clear Linen, Bed Ticking two yards wide, Flanders Sheetings, &c. Also, 160 boxes first quality Spanish Segars, elegant Glass Ware and China, 90 boxes Window Glass, 6500 best Coffee Bags, 4000 Gunny Bags. May 29.
Just received an additional supply of SUMMER GOODS, Among which are  Mens' best London Beaver HATS, do. do. do. Japanned do. 25 groce black and coloured Hat Linings, Green and plaid silk Parasols, French Lustrings & Saracens, Elegant long French silk Shawls, Linen Cambricks, Black silk Florentine, fancy Muslins, Japanned and tambored Shawls, fine Dimities, Musquito Netting, Threads, Pins, sewing Silks, &c. &c. One case fashionable Bonnets, Tea Trays, &c.—For Sale at No. 41, Main-street, by Wood & Hastings. May 29.
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 reasonable terms, for cash or good paper. May 6.
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.
For RENT, (until September next,)  That commodious brick Dwelling-House, lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catharine street, opposite to Mr. Richard Bagnall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family.—For terms apply to Richard Bowden. June 1.
For RENT,  A TENEMENT, calculated for a small family, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Apply to J. Palmer, adjoining the premises. May 29.
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of  Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
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 exportation, 100 Kegs of BUTTER, and a quantity of ROSIN—all of which will be sold low for cash or good paper. Henry M'Dowell. Who has for Sale,  A few casks of LIME. May 6.
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, 100 half barrels do Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffit, from Matanzas, 43 Boxes brown 32 do. white  Clayed SUGARS. And in Store, 150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 50,000 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading, A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on liberal credit. George Wilson. April 22.
We offer for Sale, The entire Cargo of the ship Franklin , capt. Quivesberg, from Matanzas, consisting of  217 bbls. Muscovado SUGAR, and 100 do. retailing Molasses, on accommodating terms for good paper, with approved endorsers.  T. & W. A. Armistead. May 29.
FRESH TEAS. 116 boxes Imperial, 26 do. Hyson, 55 do Young Hyson, 10 do Souchoong. The above are of the very first quality, and are all entitled to drawback of duties if exported, will be sold low for cash or short credit, by  Mackinder & White. May 29.
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.
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 Pfister 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 Pfister, 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.
EDUCATION. Notice is hereby given that the trustees 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 Teachers are graduates of Yale College , in Connecticut, and come highly recommended as gentlemen of learning and irreproachable moral characters. The buildings are erected on an eminence 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 Scholars who board in the School must find their own bedding, and also make an advance to the steward of Twenty-five Dollars. May 25.
For SALE,  230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. May 25.
We want to Purchase,  A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank.  Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
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.
For SALE,  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. May 25.
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.
For Sale by the Subscriber,  5 hogheads Loaf SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking. A. Maclure. April 27.
I wish to purchase from  3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beech 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 oppressive 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 injured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15.
VIRGINIA, to wit:  At a Chancery District Court, held at the former capitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Kiddick, against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts. The defendant, Barnet Pulliam , not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant 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 inserted 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. May 18.
For Rent or Lease,  The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Messrs. 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 Messrs. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4.
Just received from Philadelphia,  6 hogheads 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. Soal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings.—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27.
For SALE at my Brew-House,  Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hoghead, 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.
For RENT,  The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Messrs. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. WANTED,  A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13.
Saddle and Harness Manufactory. The inhabitants of Norfolk, and the publick in general are respectfully informed, that ROBERT Y. M'BRIDE, & CO. have just commenced the SADDLING 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 informing the publick 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 publick 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.
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.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 50,000 White Oak Hoghead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
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.
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, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument 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 testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; 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.
FOR SALE. 50,000 white oak hoghead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 50,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles.  Proby, Harman & Co. March 2.
The partnership of Gilliat & Mackinder being dissolved by the mutual consent of those concerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed.—All persons 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 Mackinder & White, who are fully authorised by the late partners of the house of Gilliat & Mackinder to settle and adjust their concerns. March 6.
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 each only, viz— 3, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d 4d. Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for each only—  HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
The Subscribers have removed to Lee's wharf, where they offer for sale on liberal terms, the following GOODS,  2000 sacks of SALT, 1500 bushels loose stowed do.; 130 bds. 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.
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Levee-Grain , adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchard; 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. Princess-Anne, August 8.
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. 6d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d. Nails, at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d 6d. Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d. do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d. do. at 2s 3d 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.
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
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.