Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-10-07 00:00:00

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 LIVERPOOL, The excellent Ship EDWIN, THOMAS, Master:— Can take 100 hogsheads on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. October 2. 3w 183
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FREDONIA, ANDREW MALCOLM, Master:— Burthen 207 tons—will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. September 16. tf 149
FOR BOURDEAUX, The Ship SHEFFIELD, JOSIAH COWPER, Master:— Will take eighty hogsheads tobacco, or other goods equivalent, on freight, the remainder of her cargo being engaged. Three passengers can be accommodated. Apply to the Master.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, A FEW CASES OF LIQUEURS, Of superior quality, at prime cost. September 6. tf 132
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, Master, Burthen 400 hds. Tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana, Esq. Co. Who have received per said ship from St. Lucie, 139 quarter casks SHERRY WINE, for sale on moderate terms. August 9. tf 55
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE, Burthen 136 tons per Register—copper and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given.—Also, 34 Hogsheads, 28 Tierces, 56 Barrels, PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle. August 23. tf 90
FOR A FRENCH PORT IN THE CHANNEL, The good Brig JOHN, Captain WOELPER:— Burthen about 180 tons—can be ready to take a cargo in a few days, and will receive a few hogsheads of tobacco on a moderate freight. For terms, apply to John Newell, jun. September 9. tf 139
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jesse, Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to William Pennock.
Who offers said Brig for Charter; she carries 260 hogsheads tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS, Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2. tf 38
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING:— Burthen 330 hogsheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISBON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 133
FOR NANTZ, The good, fast sailing Ship BRUTUS, Captain PENDERGAST. Burthen 370 hds. or thereabouts—a vessel well calculated to carry tobacco to France. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, lying at Mr. Biew's wharf, Portsmouth, or Thomas Payson & Co. At Mr. Fisk's Store. August 14. tf 74
A LOT FOR SALE. A VALUABLE and pleasantly situated LOT, of fifty by one hundred feet on Moore's Point, may be had on reasonable terms, by applying to William Hartshorne, jun. September 23. tf 166
FOR SALE, A PARCEL of Jamaica COFFEE in Bags, Barrels and Tierces, lately landed and of good quality. Also—SUGAR in hds. Tierces and Barrels. MADEIRA WINE, Fit for present use, and on accommodating terms. Apply to Robert Dickson. September 27. 2w 176
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOLT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
FROM THE PRINCIPLES OF ELOQUENCE.
Adapted to the Pulpit or the Bar, of the ABBE MAURY.
OF THE ELOQUENCE OF M. BRIDAINE.
If there be extant among us any traces of the ancient and energetick Eloquence, which is nothing else than the original voice of nature, it is among the missionaries, and in the country, where we must seek for examples. There, some apostolick men, endowed with a vigorous and bold imagination, know no other applauses than tears. Often devoid of taste, they descend, I confess, to burlesque details; but they forcibly strike the senses; their threatenings impress terror; the people listen to them with profit: many among them have sublime strokes; and an Orator doth not hear them without advantage, when he is skilful in observing the important effects of his art.
M. Bridaine, the man, who, in the present age, is the most justly celebrated in this way, was born with a popular Eloquence, abounding with metaphorical and striking expressions; and no one ever possessed, in a higher degree, the rare talent of arresting the attention of an assembled multitude.
He had so fine a voice, as to render credible all the wonders which history relates of the declamation of the ancients, for he was easily heard by ten thousand people in the open fields, if he had spoken under the most resounding arch. In all he said, there were observable unexpected strokes of Oratory, the boldest metaphors, thoughts sudden, new, and striking all the marks of rich imagination, some passages, sometimes even whole discourses, composed with care, and written with an equal combination of taste and animation.
I remember to have heard him deliver the introduction of the first discourse which he preached in the Church of St. Sulpice, in 1751. The first company in the capital went, out of curiosity, to hear him.
Bridaine perceived among the congregation many bishops, and persons of the first rank, as well as a vast number of ecclesiastics. This sight, far from intimidating, suggested to him the following exordium, so far at least as my memory remains, of a passage, with which I have been always sensibly affected, and, which, perhaps, will not appear unworthy of Bossuet, or Demosthenes.
"At the sight of an Auditory so new to me, methinks my brethren, I ought only to open my mouth to solicit your favour in behalf of a poor missionary, destitute of all those talents which you require of those who speak to you about your salvation. Nevertheless, I experience to-day, a feeling very different. And, if I am cast down, suspect me not of being depressed by the wretched uneasiness occasioned by vanity, as if I were accustomed to preach for myself. God forbid that a minister of Heaven should ever suppose he needed an excuse with you! for, whoever ye may be, ye are all of you sinners like myself. It is before your God and mine, that I feel myself impelled at this moment to strike my breath."
"Until now, I have proclaimed the righteousness of the most high in churches covered with thatch. I have preached the rigours of penance to the unfortunate who wanted bread. I have declared to the good inhabitants of the country the most awful truths of my religion. Unhappy man! what have I done? I have made sad the poor, the best friends of my God? I have conveyed terror and grief into those simple and honest souls, whom I ought to have pitied and consoled! It is here only where I behold the great, the rich, the oppressors of suffering humanity, or sinners daring and hardened. Ah! it is here only where the sacred word should be made to resound with all the force of its thunder; and where I should place with me in this pulpit, on the one-side, Death which threatens you, and on the other, my great God, who is about to judge you. I hold to-day your sentence in my hand. Tremble then in my presence, ye proud and disdainful men who hear me! The necessity of salvation, the certainty of death, the uncertainty of that hour, so terrifying to you, final impenitence, the last judgment, the number of the elect, hell, and, above all, eternity! eternity! These are the subjects upon which I am come to discourse, and which I ought, doubtless, to have reserved for you alone. Ah! what need have I of your commendation, which, perhaps, might damn me, without saving you? God is about to rouse you, while his unworthy minister speaks to you! for I have had a long experience of his mercies. Penetrated with detestation of your past iniquities, and shedding tears of sorrow and repentance, you will, then, throw yourselves into my arms; and, by this remorse, you will prove that I am sufficiently eloquent."
Who doth not by this time, perceive, how much this Eloquence excels the frigid and miserable pretensions of modern wit? In apologizing, so to speak, for having preached upon hell in the villages, Bridaine boldly assumed all the authority over his auditory, which belonged to his office, and prepared their hearts for the awful truths, which he intend to announce. This Exordium alone give him a right to say every thing. Many persons still remember his sermon on eternity, and the terror which he diffused throughout the congregation, whilst blending, as was useful with him, quaint comparisons with sublime transports, he exclaimed, "What foundation, my brethren, have you for supposing your dying day at such a distance? Is it your youth? 'Yes,' you answer; 'I am, as yet, but twenty, but thirty.' Sirs, it is not you who are twenty or thirty years old, it is death which has already advanced twenty or thirty years towards you. Observe: Eternity approaches. Do you know what eternity is? It is a pendulum whose vibration says continually, 'Always—Ever—Ever—Always—Always!' In the mean while, a reprobate cries out, 'What o'clock is it? And the same voice answers eternity.'"
The thundering voice of Bridaine, added, on those occasions, a new energy to his Eloquence; and the Auditory, familiarized to his language and ideas, appeared at such times in dismay before him. The profound silence which reigned in the congregation, especially when he preached until the approach of night, was interrupted from time to time, and in a manner very perceptible, by the long and mournful sighs, which proceeded, all at once, from every corner of the Church where he was speaking.
Orators! ye who are wholly engrossed about your own reputation, fall at the feet of this apostolick man, and learn from a missionary, wherein true Eloquence consists. The people! they are the principal, and, perhaps, the best judges of your talents.
FROM THE CONNECTICUT COURANT. Messrs. HUDSON & GOODWIN, The following letter of an elderly man to his Nephew beginning business, I have perused in manuscript and copied for your paper. If you think it worthy of publication, I request you to publish it. DEAR NEPHEW, As you are beginning the business in trade, I am induced by personal affection and most ardent wishes for your welfare and prosperity, to offer you my advice. I well know that advice is seldom welcome: but to you I tender mine in confidence that it will be well received, inasmuch as since the mournful period when it pleased heaven to bereave you of your excellent father, I have in a manner stood in that endearing relation toward you, and have hitherto received from you the constant tokens of filial gratitude and love.
In the first place, deal fairly and hold fast to integrity. Let no temptation of gain, on the one hand, nor any embarrassment, on the other, ever lead you to step aside from the path of strict honesty. For aside from the consideration of a solemn reckoning hereafter, "honesty is the best policy;" it is the surest way to worldly thrift and prosperity.—But to honesty there must be added a great decree of caution, lest you become a dupe to the arts of the knavish. Many a hopeful young man has been led by the conscious integrity of his own heart to such an overweening confidence in mankind as rendered him an easy prey to cunning sharpers and swindlers.
Unite care with diligence. Care preserves what industry gains; but the man who attends to his business diligently, but not carefully, throws away with one hand what he gathers with the other. A man in business should, as much as possible, make use of his own eyes; at least, he should have a constant oversight of all his concerns; for if he leave, this chiefly to others, it is ten to one, that he will soon find his circumstances embarrassed.
Endeavour to possess at all times a critical knowledge of your real circumstances. For this purpose, and indeed in every respect, exact order or method in business is highly necessary. Men who do business without method, act in the dark: they plunge along at random, not knowing where they place their steps. They quickly find themselves bewildered and embarrassed; and there are many chances against them for one in their favour.
Prudently beware that your expenditures do not outrun your incomes. The style of living should conform to one's personal circumstances; and such expenditures as can be well afforded by a man of fortune, might be inevitably destructive to him who has his fortune yet to make. "Money," says the old proverb, makes money. When you have got a little and carefully saved it, it is often easy to get more. The great difficulty with a beginner, is to get that little." But if frugality does not store up what industry acquires, there can be no increase of capital.
Take heed of over trading.—If you adventure beyond your depth, if depending upon a fictitious capital, you extend your business very far beyond your real capital, the hazard of bankruptcy will be great. Indeed in this case you would hazard not only your own property, but that of your creditors; which is hardly reconcilable with honest principles.—"When the profits of trade happen to be greater than ordinary, over-trading becomes a general error both among great and small dealers;" and a sudden shift in the state of commerce, (such as frequently happens) produces general distress.
Reckon nothing your own, that you owe for: it is a deposit placed in your hands by your creditors; which it would be fraudulent for you to use in such a manner as to endanger their interests. Debts are sacred; and every honest man will do his endeavor to discharge his bona fide debts with punctuality and honour.
Be ever cautious of running deeply into debt. Flattering prospects of great gain in this way sometimes occur, but they often prove delusive, and leave the too rash adventurer under an insupportable load.
Beware of entangling yourself by imprudent sureties. There are divers caveats in the sacred volume against this kind of adventure; and its fatal consequences have been often witnessed in our own times and in almost all parts of this country.—Especially beware of dealing too largely in accommodation paper; for as in such a case, you must borrow the names of others as endorsers, you would frequently find yourself under the necessity of lending your own name, in return, further than prudence could dictate. And as a large number become linked together in this way, the failure of a few of them shocks the whole.
Persuaded that you will take these friendly hints in good part and give them their due weight in your mind and practice, I only add, my dear nephew, the sincere expression of my ardent wishes that your honest and laudable efforts may be crowned with the divine blessing.
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
At his BAKEHOUSE on TOWN POINT and COMMERCE STREET, 200 Barrels Superfine PILOT BREAD, from fresh Flour. 200 do. NAVY do. 100 do. SHIP do. All of which will be sold, on reasonable credits, or exchanged for West India produce.
Wanted at the above Business, SIX BOYS—AS APPRENTICES, Who will meet with good encouragement. September 30. tf S. Harris. 178
8000 Bushels Liverpool SALT—a-float, either loose or in sacks, as may best suit purchasers. For Sale, by William Knox. September 30. 5 179
130 Tierces and Half Tierces Prime RICE. Just landing, and for Sale by Moses Myers. September 27. tf 172
LANDING
At the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann, 200 Gross BOTTLES, 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS, 3000 Bushels COALS. For sale by A. Maclure. September 4. tf 122
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Brig Brothers, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, 11 Barrels, PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. For sale by William Pennock. August 2. tf 37
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Just received from Liverpool, her Ship Fredonia, by Richard Taylor. September 16. 1M 146
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE,
Have received per Ship Fredonia, Captain Malcolm, from Liverpool, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres, Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms. THEY HAVE FOR HIRE, TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS. September 16. 2M 147
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship Peter, lying at my Wharf, 1439 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots. A. Maclure. September 16. tf 148
HIBBERT'S PORTER AND BROWN STOUT
Just received per the Ship Planter, from London, A QUANTITY OF Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Apply to ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. August 28. 6w 103
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. 114 John Hamilton.
TO LEASE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS,
HANDSOME and well situated Lot, 110 by 100 feet, near Harrison Allmand's. For terms, apply to MARY YOUNG, Or, WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, jun. September 18. tf 157
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 129 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170

By Captain Newcomb in 4 days from New-York, and Captain Deagle in 24 hours from Baltimore, we have received New-York papers to the 3d, Philadelphia to the 4th, and Baltimore to the 5th—their contents will be found interesting. No doubt can be entertained of the junction of the combined fleets at Ferrol, as admiral Calder had quitted his station and joined admiral Cornwallis off Brest.
The brig Catharine Captain Seward of this port, was captured by a French privateer and carried into Aquidilla in Porto Rico, as mentioned in our paper some time since. By later intelligence it appears that her cargo consisting of 210 puncheons of rum, was landed in three days after her arrival, and sold, the crew was put on board of a vessel belonging to Portland, which the same pirate had taken, and ordered away. It is certainly high time that our government should adopt some measures to restrain this piratical system, for by no other name can it be called. No trial was had in this case, and in many others that we could mention.
By an arrival at Salem from Gibraltar it appears that out of nine American vessels which were captured and carried into the latter place for an alleged breach of the blockade of Cadiz, six have been condemned, the other three were not tried, but it was expected that they would share the same fate. We shall suspend our remarks upon this subject, as we expect to have an opportunity of perusing the proceedings of the court of vice admiralty, in one of these cases. If there are no better grounds for condemnation than these stated by admiral Collingwood, we shall regard the condemnation of these vessels, as one of the most unjust proceedings that ever disgraced any court, and which we hope for the honour of British justice, the high court of admiralty in England will correct.
THE LATE BATTLE.—By the mail we have received Charleston papers, containing the French official account of the engagement of the 22d July.—Without commenting upon the very satisfactory details, which admiral Velleneuve has furnished his government, we would observe that if any credit is due to this account, it does not appear that admiral Calder was ever to windward after the action.
The intelligence brought by Captain Williams, under the Salem head, does not merit so much consideration as we at first supposed it entitled to. A junction of the combined fleet under admiral Velleneuve with the Ferrol squadron, it appears by intelligence via Charleston, has been effected, and that they had sailed from Ferrol on the 21st of August, but that they had arrived at Cadiz, we must discredit, or discredit the intelligence by way of Charleston. Captain Williams says, that two days before the 23d of August, and further says, that two days before (that is on the 21st.) the combined fleet had arrived at Cadiz, the very day they are stated to have sailed from Ferrol, which is eight degrees or 480 miles to the Northward of Cadiz, and two degrees to the Westward.
The account furnished by Captain Swain of the king's brig Attack, is entitled to more credit, because he was speaking of transactions of the day before, and within a few miles of where he then was, under such circumstances he could not well be mistaken. The Charleston papers do not exactly agree as may be seen by reference to them, that of the City Gazette appears most circumstantial. If the combined fleets however have got into Cadiz, and will as it is stated when united to the ships in Cadiz form a fleet of 35 sail of the line, and those again united to the fleet of 8 sail from Carthagena, they will then have a fleet of 43 sail of the line. To oppose them the following is the British force in the Bay of Biscay and off Cadiz and Gibraltar, viz.
 Lord Nelson's fleet, 11  Admiral Calder, 9  Admiral Sterling, 4  Admiral Collingwood, 8  Admiral Bickerton, 4  36 
It is not necessary to make any speculations, as to what would be the result of a conflict, between the fleets, with such comparative force. We may rather conclude that the combined fleet have gone into Winter Quarters , if Nelson should not be disposed to beat them up.
British Restrictions.—From subsequent letters which have been received, we apprehend that erroneous impressions have been made on this subject, for our part we candidly confess that we were deceived in some measure. The first accounts led us to believe that an order of council had been issued, directing all American vessels under the circumstances mentioned in the restrictions, to be brought in for adjudication. This does not appear to be the fact. It appears that in consequence of a decision of the Lords of Appeal, that the British cruisers had detained several American vessels. A decision of the court of admiralty, and an order of council, are very distinct, the former can be corrected by the latter, which is the highest official act of the government. We trust, that a sense of justice and respect for our neutral rights, will cause an order commanding the courts of admiralty, to desist in a construction, which we hope, will never be submitted to. Ardent, as we confess our wishes, are for the cultivation of harmony with Great-Britain, we cannot wish it but upon terms reciprocal and honourable.
By advices from Europe, via New-York, it appears that the port of Cherbourg, in the channel, is put into a state of blockade by the British; if this be
the case (and we cannot doubt it, as the brig Commerce, captain Price, of New-York, was ordered off) there is no port from Morlaix to Dunkirk which is not shut.
The ship Rose, Baine, of Alexandria, from Nantz, for this port, has put into New-York in distress, having sprung a leak.—On the 21st of August, passed through Lord Nelson's fleet of 12 sail of the line, and was boarded by a brig belonging to it, the Captain of which informed, they were bound to Vigo, in pursuit of the combined fleet.
We are truly distressed to notice the state of the fever in New-York and Philadelphia. The report in the former states, on the 29th September, 14 new cases and 11 deaths; same day in Philadelphia, 21 new cases, and in all 44 interments.
Capt. Doak, of the brig Shipwright, who arrived at Boston on the 26th ult. in 47 days from Bourdeaux, has politely furnished the following extract from his log-book, respecting the combined fleet.—On the 16th Aug. at 4 A. M. moderate clear weather, wind N. E. by E. described a fleet bearing S. S. W. distance four leagues under easy sail—also a small ship bearing W. N. W. distance two and a half leagues.—A frigate and line of battle ship gave us chase; at 9 A. M. in lat. 44, 3, long. 14, 18, west—was boarded from the latter, and found them to be French; could not learn where they were from, nor their destination—after examining our papers, they ordered us to steer N. W. all day and all night—the fleet was steering W. S. W. The small ship proved to be English, and from every appearance a Lisbon Packet, homeward bound, which they took, and after stripping off sails, rigging, &c. set her on fire. The number of the fleet was thirty four.—16th, at 2 P. M. the ships to windward, (five line of battle ships and a frigate, all under English colours) bore up to join the fleet. At 7 P. M. cloudy, lost sight of the fleet. 18th, at 9 P. M. was boarded by a Spanish privateer, treated politely and informed, that the above mentioned fleet was from Corunna, and Vigo—and the small ship burnt, was an English packet, bound home with much specie on board.—True American.
POLITICAL ESSAYS
ON THE ESSENTIAL AND DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF DEMOCRACIES AND REPUBLICS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
From the Baltimore Republican or Anti-Democrat.
ESSAY XXII.
Government, according to our feeble lights, necessarily results from the nature of man; and the nature of man from the arrangements of the divine being. The first family composed the first community; and the first union of several families the first government; a disposition of things as indispensable to the increase and preservation of the human species, as was the existence of the first family. This simple view of the origin of government involves in it no absurdity, contradicts no history, and accounts, naturally for all the phenomena. It exhibits government, what it is, of divine origin, not an evil but a good; although, like many of the Deity's other blessings to mankind, it is often abused and perverted.
Taking up the first element of government, a single family; we all know, because it is self-evident, that its peace, order, and happiness, depend upon its several members confining themselves to their respective duties and functions. In like manner, the peace, order, and happiness of any union of families, depend upon the members thereof moving severally within their particular orbit, and each performing his allotted part.
There are required, for the preservation of every union of families certain regulations, or laws. These necessarily grow out of the circumstances of each case, and receive from it their complexion and character; consequently they will differ from each other according to the circumstances which produce them. The laws thus established become fundamental, or the constitution of the united families. If these should vest in the head of each family, the right to elect by a plurality of votes, freely and voluntarily given, a certain number of men to manage the concerns of the whole, and to make regulations binding upon each individual, a few ambitious men may not, under any pretext whatever, combine, secretly or openly, to induce the voters to follow their will in the choice of those to be elected. This combination if successful would, de facto , govern. Again, if the fundamental regulations have vested in a few men, freely elected by a plurality of the votes of the heads of families, the exclusive right to make laws binding upon the whole, in a single person the executive authorities of the state, and in certain courts all judiciary power; neither the whole, nor any part of the people, may say to the persons elected to legislate, you shall make, repeal, or alter such or such laws; to the executive, you shall appoint to office, or remove from office, this or that man; nor to the judiciaries, you shall render this or that sentence or judgment. Every such exercise of power by the few over the many , or by the many over the few , or by one authority over another authority , would be illegal, and subversive of the constitution .
It is of the last importance to every government, that all such usurpations of power should be speedily defeated, and their authors pointedly disgraced. Unfortunately for mankind, attempts of this nature have but too often proved successful. The people not perceiving the consequences to which they invariably lead, and flattered by the immediate gratification of some passion, or the promise of the removal of some presumed or trifling inconvenience, fall into the snare and become the obedient puppets of the usurpers. It belongs only to a wise people, and not always to them, to arrest, in their first stage, all such proceedings, or attempts at innovations in those institutions and constitutions under which they have lived free, prosperous, and protected.
Let us now return to facts and authorities. According to the celebrated citizen of Stagyra, "revolutions in governments sometimes happen in consequence of the events of time and chance, independently of human design, or human foresight.—In Oligarchies , and what we have called Republics , (in opposition to wild democracies) a certain census is requisite for holding civil offices. All whose fortunes fall short of this standard are excluded. So that the majority of the people are excluded in Oligarchies; and those who, in point of fortune, are considerably below the middling class, are excluded in republics. But, in consequence of a long peace or other fortunate events, the value of land may be so greatly enhanced, that the possessions of the poorest man shall exceed the regulated census; and this, whether it happens slowly or suddenly, will occasion a political revolution. Governments change not only from one form into a contrary, but from one sort of democracy or oligarchy into another that is different: as from acknowledging the authority of laws, to democracies that are ruled by the caprice of the multitude, or oligarchies consisting of a junto of Tyrants." (133)
(133) Anti. Pol. B. vi.
Governments are also universally liable to be shaken, when parties, animated by principles of mutual hostility, are nearly equal in strength; when, to the natural influence of wealth, is opposed the weight of poverty and numbers; for, should either be more powerful than his adversary, the weaker party will abandon the struggle in despair. For this reason virtue , though the principal element in publick happiness, and therefore justly entitled to political pre-eminence, seldom comes forward to assert its pretensions, and to claim its well earned reward. Virtuous men know how inconceivable their own party is, and feel and acknowledge the irresistible strength of their opponents." (134)
"An error in the original structure of government often proves ruinous to republics and aristocracies. When the ingredients of virtue, wealth, and numbers, (especially the two latter) are unequally combined, or improperly blended, the composition has a tendency to separate, with noise and violence, into its constituent elements. When the balance inclines to the side of numbers, a republick that does not degenerate into a simple democracy , retains its original and specific name : but when the balance inclines to the side of wealth, it is frequently, though improperly, called an aristocracy . Of those two sorts of republics, that verging to democracy is the most secure and permanent, because the majority are masters of the state, and the people at large, as before observed, are less liable to the temptations of a selfish ambition. Yet whenever the political forces of wealth and of numbers are not duly adjusted, that is, when they are not proportioned to each other with as much accuracy as matters of the practice require or admit, the fabric of the constitution is always liable to be overset; sometimes it falls on that side to which it formerly inclined. A Republick thus relaxes into a perfect democracy ; and what is called an aristocratical government , is strung into a tyrannical and cruel oligarchy ." (135)
"The Carthaginian, as well as the Cretan and Spartan governments, whether by subsequent and unnecessary additions, or in virtue of the primary regulations by which they were respectively constituted, have all of them degenerated from that most perfect form of commonwealth, which we call by way of eminence the republick , in which popular and aristocratick powers , are harmoniously blended into one equitable system of polity, benefiting all and doing injury to none . Of the corruptions thus introduced into the Carthaginian government, some have a tendency to relax the republick into a democracy , and others have a tendency to narrow the aristocracy into an oligarchy ." (136)
(134) Item. B. vii. C. 4.
(135) Item. B. vii.
(136) Item. B. ii.
SALEM, September 24.
From Gibraltar.—Captain Israel Williams, from the Mediterranean, has obliged us with some minutes of intelligence which he had collected. He left Gibraltar the 23d of August; previous to which, they had no certain accounts of Lord Nelson; the report, however, was, that he arrived at Ferrol 2 days before the combined fleets, and not finding them there, had gone back to Newfoundland in quest of them. Neither had they any particular account of the action between Ad. Calder and the combined fleets: the official account of the Spanish Admiral was published, and stated that they had gained a victory over the British, which would have been more complete if the French had not unfortunately been too far to leeward, which brought the whole brunt of the battle upon the Spaniards: finding that a Spanish and one French ship were missing, he gave over pursuing the British, and informs that the fleet, though much dispersed, had arrived safe, part at Vigo, and part at Ferrol.
Capt. W. informs, that a few days after the action, the combined fleets formed a junction at Ferrol, and with the squadron in that port, sailed for Cadiz, where they had arrived, 30 in number, two days before the Friendship's sailing, and, with 5 ships in that port, formed a fleet of 35 sail of the line. This intelligence was received at Gibraltar 8 hours before Capt. W. sailed, together with a further account, that the Carthagena squadron, of 8 sail of the line (the same that was to have joined the Toulon squadron, when bound down the Straits, but was not ready) had arrived at Malaga, 20 leagues from Gibraltar only.—Just before sunset (says capt. W.) an easterly wind sprung up, with which the Carthagena squadron probably started, as they were in plain sight from the Rock some time before dark, 8 sail of the line and many gun-boats: this created a most serious alarm at Gibraltar; all was bustle; the alarm guns were constantly firing, which were heard on board his ship till 10 o'clock at night, at which time the wind had increased to a very strong Levanter, and the night being very dark, it must have given them a fine chance to pass the Gut.
At the time the alarm was given, the squadron under Sir R. Bickerton was at anchor in Gibraltar Bay, consisting of the queen of 98 guns, Tonnant 84, Minotaur and Bellerophon 74's, 2 frigates and two gun brigs.—This squadron had been some time waiting at Gibraltar for reinforcements from England, to go up and blockade the Carthagena squadron above mentioned.—Immediately after the alarm, the squadron got under weigh, it was said to join the squadron off Cadiz, under Admiral Collingwood, who, according to some accounts, had 12 sail, and according to others 8 sail of the line.
Capt. W. was informed by the American Consul, and other gentlemen at Gibraltar, that a WAR between Spain and America appeared inevitable; and that the Spaniards were in daily expectation of war being declared against them by the United States. Mr. Pinckney, whose negotiation had failed, was expected at Tangier, every moment; and Mr. Bowdoin had thought it expedient not to proceed to Madrid, as we have before known. In the mean time the Spaniards treat these things with contempt, and insult and capture the American flag daily; and the common observation is, that our Government cannot much longer brook such hostile and insulting treatment.
NEW-YORK, October 2.
Further accounts by Captain Williams, from Leghorn, arrived at Salem.
Capt. Williams informs us, that the extension of Buonaparte's authority in Italy, which threatens to light up a new war upon the continent of Europe, appeared to be very mortifying to the people of that country. It was with great reluctance Genoa changed her flag for that of France; and though she was promised the enjoyment of her antient laws, customs and usages, yet on the change of government they found themselves under a set of new officers from France, and loaded with French duties, and every regulation adapted to the benefit of the protecting country.
Naples continued to be overawed by the French, though they had not yet attempted to enter that kingdom, but it was said that continual contributions were the price of their forbearance, and that they threatened to invade it, the moment a British or Russian soldier set foot upon its shores. A British 74 gun ship was still in waiting to take off the king and his family the moment such an event should take place.
The British expedition under Gen. Craig had arrived at Malta, where they seemed to be waiting to act according to the course of events. The Russians had also 30, or 40,000 men in the Seven Isles, and a
number of ships of war in the Bay of Naples. It is these forces, probably, that check the French in their design on Naples, as their passage to that city would be short and easy, and they would no doubt proceed to oppose the French, should they make a movement towards it.
The naval force of the British in the Mediterranean, since Lord Nelson left it to follow the track of the Toulon squadron, was very inconsiderable, the ship of the line that was lying at Naples, said to be the only one remaining in that sea.
The impression made by the American arms upon Tripoli seems not to have had its proper effect upon the Bey of Tunis, who is represented to be a resolute, determined fellow. It will be recollected that our squadron, while blockading Tripoli, took a Tunisian corsair with her two Neapolitan prizes, attempting to violate the blockade. This the Bey has effected to consider as an aggression against him, and has continually demanded reparation from the United States, or threatened them with war; and all attempts to settle the dispute have hitherto failed. A few days before capt. Williams left Leghorn, a letter was received there from an officer on board the Essex frigate, written to his friend, an American gentleman, at Leghorn, and dated at Messina, about the middle of July, stating that that frigate and a brig had just returned from Tunis, where they had been, by order of the commodore, to demand of the Bey an unequivocal determination with respect to the relations of peace and friendship with the United States; and that his answer, confirmed by the oath by his beard, was, that if the United States did not restore his corsair and his prizes in sixty days, he would make war upon them. This news excited alarm among the Americans at Leghorn; which was increased by the arrival of an imperial vessel from the Isle of Elba, reported that two Tunisian zebecs were there bound on a cruise. The Tunisian coast is extensive, and has many bays and harbours, so that a blockade could not be so effectual against that power as against Tripoli, and her opportunities of giving annoyance would be much greater. However, had the Bey been seriously determined on war, one would have thought he would have undertaken it while we were engaged with the Tripolitans, when it must have divided and weakened our force.
The commerce of Venice under the Austrian flag, has greatly revived, and recovered something of its antient importance. That of Russia with the Mediterranean, through the Black Sea, is also very great, and vast quantities of wheat are transported into Italy through that channel.
The condemnation of our vessels at Gibraltar, which were taken coming out of Cadiz, captain Williams says, was much reprobated even by the British at that place. The vessels taken, had entered when there was no blockade, and were arrested in coming out. The case of one, as stated, was peculiarly hard: she was in the first place taken by the Spaniards, and carried into Cadiz, where the cargo was condemned as British property, and the freight paid the master in wine and salt; with these proceeds she was coming out of Cadiz, when she was taken by the British, sent into Gibraltar, and there condemned, vessel and cargo.
The conduct of the Spanish gun boats in the gut of Gibraltar, towards Americans, continued to be extremely insulting and injurious. They board and plunder our vessels, and on the least opposition threaten the people with death. The master of the Java, of this port, was threatened with a drawn cutlass at his throat. In short from the many instances of this kind which occur, it seems as if they considered the expected war between Spain and America as already begun.
Indeed from the aggression of the French and English, the unsettled accounts with Spain on the score of their old depredations, and the recent renewal of the same scenes, and the dispute with the Bey of Tunis, commerce seems to be in a hazardous state, and to demand all the skill of our government to extricate it from the difficulties in which it is involved.
The last post from Naples before Capt. W. left Leghorn, brought the distressing tidings of the terrible earthquake which had destroyed a whole town in the neighbourhood of that city, and by which two thousand persons were supposed to have perished; and that the signs of further shocks continued, so that the greatest consternation and alarm prevailed in Naples, and the inhabitants had crowded on board the shipping, from an apprehension that that city would be involved in the destruction; and the vessels from the same apprehension, had thought it prudent to haul off from the mole, and drop down into the bay, to be more safe from its effects.
Captain Petre, of the British Packet, has favoured us with the following intelligence, which he received in manuscript from the printer of the Halifax Royal Gazette:
Royal Gazette Office.
HALIFAX, Sept. 16.
By a schooner that arrived here this morning from St. Johns, Newfoundland, after a passage of seven days, the following particulars respecting the combined Squadron were received.
Translation from the Portuguese.
VIGO, July 29.
"On the morning of the 23d inst. in a thick fog in the latitude of—and about 40 leagues W. of Cape Finisterre the vanguard of the combined French and Spanish squadron coming from Martinique, fell in with an English Squadron comprising 13 two deckers and 3 decked ships of the line; a battle immediately ensued in the fog in great disorder, 9 French ships being to leeward were unable to join in the battle, which lasted, with great obstinacy on both sides for six hours. They say that one of the English three deckers was completely wrecked, and all the rest were very much damaged.
On the 24th the combined squadron rejoined, and chased the English, who avoided a second combat, thereby raising the blockade of Ferrol.
On the 27th in the afternoon, the said combined squadron entered the river Vigo, comprising 19 ships of the line, 4 frigates and 2 brigs of war, bringing also with them a Spanish galloon loaded with plate from Lima, which had been taken by the English.
Two ships of observation or for reconnoitering, were left off this port, which are not yet come in, there are also two Spanish ships which separated in the action, one dismasted, and the other very much damaged. From the thick fog it is not known what course they took or whether or not they afterwards fell into the hands of the English. This combined squadron is composed of excellent ships, particularly the French, well manned, &c. 6 of them, however, were very much damaged. It is supposed there are about 300 men wounded, which are to be disembarked to-morrow and sent to the hospital, and from 40 to 50 killed. The squadron has on board 12,000 troops, and commanded by the Spanish Admiral Gravina, second in command Vice-Admiral Villeneuve.
Yesterday an express was dispatched to Ferrol, and it is presumed that within 3 or 4 days this squadron will be joined by another now in that port, comprising 17 sail of the line, and that they will then put to sea together, taking with them the Sabina frigate which was in this port. The Ferrol squadron has 13,000 troops on board; it is much feared that Nelson will reach this before the Ferrol squadron.
LISBON, August 13.
On the 3d inst. advices were received of the combined squadron being seen steering into Vigo on the 27th ult. consisting of 27 sail of ships of war, and

admiral Nelson was said not to be far from them, his squadron having been seen off Cadiz and Lagos Bay some days ago, and the Pauletta sloop of war was despatched to inform him of the combined squadron. We hourly expect some great news from the consequence of Lord Nelson's falling in with them, and it is probable he has been joined by the squadron blockading Cadiz, being 9 sail of the line, under admiral Collingwood.
August 14. The combined fleets are reported to have got into Corunna, they left Vigo on the 31st ult. Lord Nelson was said to be off Viana on the 7th inst. The two Spanish men of war taken by the Ferrol squadron have arrived at Plymouth.
A squadron of eight ships of the line with troops, is said to have again sailed from Rochefort. Much preparation continues to be made for invasion.
August 16. Affairs in Spain are said to be fast tending to a civil war. That country has been of late a prey to every sort of misfortune.
The San Rafael in the late action is said to have fought extremely well, and to have suffered the most severely.
The above intelligence was received at St. Johns by a short arrival from Lisbon, and the authority is too good to permit its being doubted.
LANCASTER, October 1. At the election for inspectors held in this Borough on Saturday last, there were 580 votes given in; of which the Snyderites had only 180! Thus ended their prophecies and boastings of success; after the most strenuous and persevering exertions, that were ever made on any occasion.
The Irish Boys of the Borough behaved like men. Upwards of 30 of them, with an honest-hearted Son of St. Patrick at their head, marched in a body to the court-house, and to a man gave in their votes for the "Friends of M c Kean and the Constitution." May they long enjoy the benefit of that constitution, which secures to them and their children after them, that solid liberty which they came in search of to this country.*
* We learn that the friends of M c Kean and the Constitution have carried their inspectors in six of the townships that vote at the Borough, by such large majorities as to induce us to believe that, Mr. Snyder will not get more than 400 out of the 1700 votes that are given in this district.
CHARLESTON, September 26.
Capt. SILLIMAN, of the John & Frances , left Bordeaux on the 20th August. The French official account of the action of the 22d July had been published at that place, in which it was stated, that they had dismantled three sail of the line, and given the British Admiral's ship a great beating .—August 23, five leagues from Cape Ortugal, capt. S. was boarded by a British armed brig, who informed that the Combined Fleet had escaped from Vigo, and that an English fleet of 24 sail of the line were in pursuit of them—it was conjectured they had sailed for the East-Indies. Courier .
Capt. SILLIMAN, of the ship John and Frances , in 56 days from Bordeaux, has furnished us with our regular files of French papers—those of Paris to August 12th inclusive. From these we have extracted the French account of the action off Ferrol between the combined French and Spanish fleets and that of the English on the 22d of July.
Capt. SILLIMAN, on the 23d of August, off Cape Ortugal, was boarded by an English king's brig, the Attack , capt. Swaine, and was informed by him that the day before the British fleet appeared off Ferrol, and found that the combined fleets of France and Spain had sailed on the 21st from thence, their destination not known, but supposed for the East-Indies. The British were in pursuit of them.
The Emperor of France arrived at Boulogne on the 4th of August. The next day he reviewed the infantry, comprising a body of 112,000 men. The artillery and cavalry were to be reviewed the next day. City Gazette .
Extract of a letter from a mercantile house in Holland, to Florian Charles May, esq. merchant of this city, dated the 8th of August.
"We are sorry that we are under the disagreeable necessity of informing you that your brig William & Mary , capt. Easterby, consigned to us, has been captured off the Texel, on the 30th ult. by a British man of war, and is sent for one of their ports.—The reason given for the capture is, that the British government has directed their cruisers to take all American vessels loaded with West-India colonial produce, bound to Holland. Several other American vessels have been captured under the same pretence." ibid .
NEW-YORK, October 3.
By the ship Factor , captain Caldwell, arrived at this port in a short passage from Greenock, the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has been favoured with Greenock Papers to the 21st of August, containing London Intelligence of the 17th; of which the following articles comprise a brief abstract:—
LONDON, August 14.
The late preparations upon the enemy's coast and the positive orders issued to the regular army, and volunteers, combined with the opinion of professional men, all tend to impress the idea that the danger of invasion is greater than at any former period. The orders given to the volunteers are prompt and decisive.
The Naiade frigate fell in with the Rochefort squadron, on the 7th inst. about 25 leagues off Ushant, and exchanged a few shot with one of its frigates; but by skillful manoeuvres escaped. The Naiade afterwards joined the squadron of Lord Cornwallis.
August 15.
The two newspapers published at Bourdeaux have been suppressed, in consequence of some observations inserted in both relative to the destination of the combined squadrons.
Yesterday morning Madame Jerome Buonaparte paid a visit to the Bank, accompanied by a lady and a gentleman. She was received with marked attention and politeness, and shown through the various offices. The name of the fair visitor becoming known, some hundreds of persons assembled to see her return to her carriage, which was waiting at the front of the building. The spectators were, however, greatly disappointed in not being permitted to see her face, which she concealed by her veil; and no sooner was she seated in her carriage, than the blinds were let down.
Letters from our fleet off Brest, dated so late as Sunday last, state that there is not a doubt of the squadron seen by the Naiade , off Ushant, having been that which escaped from Rochefort during the absence of Admiral Stirling. We are sorry to add, that it is said the enemy have been able to return to Rochefort.
This morning arrived the Hamburg mail due on Sunday last, and a Gottemburg mail. The printed Journals by these mails contain no information whatever in regard to the political views of the great continental powers. The French, it is said, are adding considerable reinforcements to their troops in Upper Italy, which, including the Italian troops, amount now to 70,000 men; and it is stated in a letter from Vienna, that the Archduke Charles will set out in the course of this month to make a general review of the troops.
August 16. Yesterday evening his majesty's ship Hero , of 74 guns, capt. Gardiner, arrived at Portsmouth with despatches from Sir Robert Calder, stating that the combined fleet had got into Ferrol. With the ships which joined them at sea, and those lying in that port, they consisted of 37 sail of the line. Sir R. Calder has joined Lord Cornwallis.
August 17. Despatches were received yesterday evening by government, which state that Lord Nelson returned to Gibraltar on the 30th ult. and that he proposed cruising between the straits and Cape St. Vincent.
Admiral Russell, in the Majestic , arrived in Yarmouth Roads on Friday from off the Texel.—Government, however, having the same day received some fresh information relative to the movements of the enemy in that quarter, despatched orders to the admiral immediately to resume his station.
A letter, of which the following is an extract, was yesterday morning received from an officer on board one of the frigates cruising off the Texel, dated the 13th instant:—
"Every day more fully convinces me of the intention of the enemy to attempt sending their fleet to sea from the Texel. This morning we boarded a neutral, from whom we learn that they have already embarked a large body of troops, and that several more are ready for the like purpose. Their ships consist of two of 80 guns (on board of one of which Admiral De Winter has hoisted his flag as commander in chief) two 74's, and three 64's, with nearly 200 transports. The number of troops embarked is stated to be 2500 cavalry and 14,000 infantry, added to which they have 5000 quite ready to go on board."
The gallant captain Maurice, defender of the Diomand Rock, is appointed to the command of the Savage , a new sloop, fitting out at Portsmouth.
The Russian Envoy, with a suit of 28 persons, arrived on Tuesday night, and yesterday transacted business at Lord Mulgrave's office.
Stocks this day—Consols 37 1/2—Omnium 2 1/2.
AMSTERDAM, August 6.
Three American ships from Baltimore and Charleston, bound to Amsterdam, have been taken off the Texel by the English, and sent for England. The English admiral who cruises before the Texel has declared that he has orders to send to England all ships bound for the Texel with West India produce.
The troops embarked in the Texel are furnished with provisions for six months. Vice admiral De Winter has brought the ships of war and transports out of the Nieu Diep, and drawn them up in two lines; they make a fine appearance. General Marmont will have the chief command of the troops.—The fleet will be ready to sail the day after tomorrow. Rear admiral Kikkert commands under vice admiral De Winter.
FROM FRENCH PAPERS, To the 14th of August, received at the Office of the City Gazette of Charleston.
PARIS, August 12. French account of the late Battle.
The news which we give to-day cannot fail to engage the attention of every reader. We are sorry that the want of room prevents our adding anything to the reflections of the Moniteur . What is most astonishing in this engagement, is, that its result changes nothing in the situation of the belligerent powers. The capture of two Spanish ships, which were unable to keep up with the fleet, is no doubt to be regretted. But this is a slight advantage for England, and very far from compensating the losses she has sustained in her colonies and her trade. After the long discouragement of the French navy, it is glorious for this squadron to have carried ruin and desolation throughout the English colonies, to have displayed the imperial flag through the European and American seas, and to have bid defiance to five different fleets of the enemy, by which it was pursued. Its glorious, we say, for this squadron to have so long exercised its new sailors in so perilous an expedition; to have maintained an action with an enemy who may well boast of every advantage of numbers and experience, and to have kept the sea the next day, without the pretended vanquisher daring to dispute this honour with it, and to have fully accomplished its design. The effect of this engagement, far from discouraging the allies, must animate them to further exertions. Such a beginning is the sure guarantee of an approaching victory.
MINISTRY OF THE MARINE.
On board his Imperial Majesty's ship Bucephore the 8th Thermidor , (27th July) year 13, 40 leagues W. S. W. of Cape Finisterre.
Montaigneur—I have the honour to render you an account that the combined fleet quitted Martinique the 16th Prairial.
On the 20th Messidor, being off Cape Finisterre, I was taken by the E. N. E. and N. E. winds, blowing with violence. The Indomptable carried away her main-topsail, and the fleet sustained considerable damage in their yards and sails. The winds moderated and did not vary, but continued in the same quarter; and I remained in this situation, without being able to make any way, struggling against contrary winds, until the 3d Thermidor , when I descried twenty-one sail of the enemy.
I immediately drew up the squadron in line of battle upon the larboard tack. Admiral Gravina made signal to the Spanish squadron to take the head of the line, and placed himself ahead of the combined squadron. The weather was excessively foggy; we steered towards the enemy, and he towards us in a scattered line, with the apparent intention of closing the wind upon our rear guard, and of placing it between two fires, by accoutring with the wind a-head. As soon as I saw him to leeward of our quarter I made signal to stand about, tack for tack, with the counter-march. The fog began to thicken. As soon as my signal had reached Admiral Gravina, he hastened to execute it with great resolution, and was successively followed by all the ships in the squadron. As soon as he arrived near the extreme ship, he commenced the engagement with some of the enemy's ships, which had already begun their movement with the wind ahead. But by this time the fog became so impenetrable, that it was impossible for me to perceive any thing more, and each ship had scarcely anything more than her second.
The cannonade successively commenced along almost the whole line. We fired by the light of the enemy's fire, almost always without seeing him. It was only towards the end of the engagement that in a short moment of clear weather, I was able to perceive to leeward of the line a ship carrying Spanish colours standing to windward under lower sails and top sails lowered down. Near her were two ships which I perceived to be of the enemy, one of which with all her masts carried away, and the other a three decker dismantled of her fore-top-mast and very much unriggered, both steering with the wind abaft. The dismantled ship appeared to be in great confusion and hardly to suffice to the working of all her pumps.
The thickest fog at this time covered all the vanguard of the rear of the squadron, and deprived me of the power of getting any movement executed, and, as far as I perceived, all the advantage of the battle was on our side.
There was no clear weather the rest of the even-
ing. During the night the two squadrons remained in presence of each other, making their signals to keep in company. I thought, however, I perceived that the enemy withdrew. As soon as day appeared, we descried him a great way to leeward of us. All the reports received from the French ships were satisfactory. Those of Admiral Gravina showed themselves fully determined to pursue and again attack the enemy, as, since the weather had cleared up, we did not perceive the Spanish ships, the Firme and the St. Raphael .
I ordered all the ships to rally, and having formed the line of battle on the larboard tack, I bore down upon the enemy.
The wind slackened, the sea was high, the enemy stood away to leeward, and it was impossible for me all day to bring him to an engagement, as I wished.
I occupied myself during the night to keep the fleet in order, so as to be ready to recommence the engagement at break of day.
As soon as it appeared, I bore down upon the enemy, who had attained a great distance, and was crowding sail for the purpose of avoiding a new engagement.
Finding it impossible to force him to a battle, I thought it advisable not to withdraw any farther from the place of my destination, and to shape my course to effect my junction with the squadron off Ferrol, conformably to my instructions. I experienced contrary winds from N. E. to E. N. E. which yesterday blew with the greatest violence.
The following are the only tidings I have had of the two ships missing from the Spanish squadron.
Captain Cosmao, commander of his Imperial majesty's ship the Pluto , gave me an account that from the beginning of the action, the Firme had lost her mizen and mainmast, that he had covered and protected her as long as he perceived her, by placing himself between that ship and the enemy; but that afterwards he lost sight of her in the fog.
With regard to the San Raphael , it appears certain that she was not dismantled; but being a bad sailer, making a great deal of lee way, must have fallen to leeward, as we lost sight of her the first night.
The fog was so constant and thick that I was not able to distinguish the enemy's force. But the morning after the engagement, I saw 14 ships, 3 of which were three deckers, the greater number of which appeared to me to have sustained great damage; and if what the captain of la Didon assures me, be true, that he counted 15 sail of enemy's ships before the action, there is reason to believe that one of them disappeared in it.
At all events, this contest has been an honourable one to the arms of the two powers, and but for the thick fog which continued to favour the motions and retreat of the enemy, he would not have escaped the efforts of a decisive action.
I am as yet ignorant of the number of killed and wounded, who are, however, I believe, but few. I have to regret the loss of captain de Perrone, of His Majesty's ship L'Intrepide , who was killed. Captain Rolland of the Atlas was wounded. I shall have the honour to give you a more detailed account of this engagement very shortly.
I intreat your excellency to accept my respect. VILLENEUVE.
VIENNA, July 13.
It appears that all the regiments have orders to hold themselves in readiness to march. The two regiments destined for Transylvania are already on their march, and have taken with them their recruits, whom they have not time to clothe. The corps of artillery which is at Budweis will be conveyed in carriages into the interior of Austria. Besides the troops which will be united in Italy, two considerable camps will be formed: one near Patten, in Stiria, and the other near Watsadim. They will be united until the end of Autem.
ASCHAFFENBURG, July 30.
The Russian general Winzingerode, set off on the 13th inst. for Petersburg, after having had several conferences with the imperial ministers at Vienna. The Austria Court invariably persist in their pacific system, nor are any hostile dispositions whatever remarked on the Russian frontiers, whatever may be said to the contrary by the indefatigable Gazetteer of Limburg , who for these thirteen years past appears to have the army of Xerxes at his order.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Fame , Drummond, 16 days from Havanna, Sugar, Moses Myers. The Schooner Mary Johnston , Bayton, of this port was left at Mariel. The sloop Sally , Hale, of Rhode Island, from this port, had arrived at Havanna.
Brig Fair American , Green, 17 days from Grenada, Rum, Thomas Seaman.
Sch'r Rising States , Newcomb, 4 days from New-York.
Sch'r Henrietta , Gilpin, from Barbadoes, bound to Alexandria.
The Ship Mammoth , Mork, was left at Bourdeaux the 20th. August, bound for this port.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Betsey , M c Dougal, Tenneriffe. Brig Fair American , Greece, Grenada. Fame , Drummond, Havanna. Sch'r Rising States , Newcomb, New-York.
CLEARED.
Sch'r Fair Trader , Vanname, New-York. Sarah, Gibson, West-Indies.
GOULD'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Wednesday next. Oct. 7.
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
THE Members are reminded that Monday next the 7th inst. will be their regular monthly meeting—the hour of meeting is 7 o'clock in the evening. October 2 3t 132
FOR CHARTER,
To any port in Europe, or to the West-Indies, The Ship BETSEY, CAPT. M c DOUGALL, burthen about 1750 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in ten days.—For terms apply to the master on board, or to
ROBERT DICKSON.
LANDING FROM THE ABOVE SHIP, London particular and cargo Tene- riffe WINE, in pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks, and a few bags ALMONDS, for sale on liberal terms. October 7. ff 192
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fast sailing American brig EDWARD & CHARLES, EDWARD PETTINGILL, Jun. Master:—Burthen 150 tons.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or
Phinebas Dana & Co. October 7. 189
I intend to leave this in the Ship Monticello, expected to sail in all this week. John Davidson. October 7. 191
AUCTION.
On Saturday next, the 12th inst. at eleven o'clock, on the premises, will positively be Sold,
That valuable vacant LOT, on Max- well's wharf, adjoining the fire-proof ware-house occupied by Mr. H. Almand, containing 26 feet front on said wharf.—Terms, 2, 4, and 6 months, for approved notes.
FRANCIS SMITH, V. M. October 7. 193
40 Barrels New-York Prime PORK,
Received per Schooner Rising States , Captain J. Newcomb. For sale by
Phinebas Dana & Co. October 7. 190
SALE POSTPONED.
FURNITURE FOR SALE.
I will Sell at Private Sale, any of the following Articles, cheap for Cash, viz:—
MAHOGANY Chairs, Bedsteads, Dining, Card and Tea Tables, a Sideboard, Book Case, a number of Beds with their Furniture, Table and Bed Linen, Carpets, one of Elegant East India Straw, two dozen Black and Gilt Chairs, Looking Glasses, Tea and Table China, Elegant Cut and Plain Glass.—Also a variety of Plate, and some Handsome Chimney Ornaments.—Likewise, a variety of Kitchen Furniture, such as Kettles and the like.—If the above articles are not disposed of before Saturday the 12th day of October, they will on that day, be Sold at Publick Auction, at Dr. Leigh's.—Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
William Pritchard. Portsmouth, October 2. 181
WILL BE SOLD,
Before the Exchange Coffee House, on the 15th of October,
About 70 or 80 Acres of Fertile Land,
Situated in the County of Princess Anne, about 7 miles from Norfolk.
THIS Land lies on a Creek abounding with the best Fish, Oysters, and Wild Fowl, and would make a very handsome and desirable retreat for any person living in Norfolk.—One half of the purchase money will be expected on the day of sale, and the other half on the first day of January, when a complete title will be made.
Eliza Haynes,
Executrix of William Haynes. September 27. 173
NOW'S THE TIME.
THE PETERSBURG ACADEMY LOTTERY,
Commences drawing NEXT MONDAY—Tickets are now selling at the Store of
William Knox,
Maxwell's Wharf. October 4. 187
THE CARGO OF SALT,
On board the Brig Edward & Charles from Liverpool, for Sale by
Moses Myers. October 4. 188
MARTIN FISK,
Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale,
100 crates Crockery Ware, well assorted,
150 kegs F & FF Powder,
5 tons Shot,
150 casks Wrought Nails 4. 6. 8. 10. 20d.
60 kegs White Lead,
50 bolts Oznaburgs,
20 casks Hobart's Porter,
50 boxes Short Pipes,
1500 lb. Seine Twine,
AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
HARDWARE & CUTLERY.
ON HAND,
20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee,
25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar,
10 do. Loaf do.
30 chests Hyson
15 do. Hyson Skin
10 do. Young Hyson
8 do. Imperial
10 Hhds. Old Antigua Rum,
60 barrels Rye Whiskey,
30 do. Apple Brandy. October 4. tf 184
JUST RECEIVED,
From Charleston, and for Sale at this Office,
PRICE ONE DOLLAR, A FEW COPIES OF
INDEPENDENCE,
A Comedy, in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Charleston, with unbounded applause,
By WILLIAM IFOOR,
Of St. George, Dorchester, South-Carolina. October 4. 6t 186
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS
for both Banks, printed on paper of a superior quality, for Sale at this Office.
I HAVE RECEIVED,
Per the Sch'r. Concord , Capt. Rogers, from Bristol,
100 Casks NAILS—assorted, and
9 do. WEEDING HOES.
Which will be sold low for cash, or good paper. R. Gibson.
ON HAND,
A quantity of SPIKES—assorted.
WINDOW GLASS, 8 by 10, 11 by 9, 12 by 10, 14 by 12.
FIG BLUE, in boxes.

ON OBSERVING THE RUINS OF AN ANCIENT CASTLE.
Majestick pile! whose mould'ring walls retain The sinking grandeur of a proud domain; Thy rude and broken turrets still display Awful sublimity amid decay.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. Alexander Maclure, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Waddey, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Waddey & Co.
Against, Gilbert Robinson, and James Brown, Merchants, trading as partners under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Congress, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the Complainant by their Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendants Robertson and Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Courthouse of the said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendant Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan, deceased, who hath effects of the said Robertson and Brown, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. (A Copy) 127 WILLIAM SHARP, C.N.B.C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. William Pennock, Compt. Against Jean de St. Maria, Robert Law, In Chancery. rence, and Theo. Armitage, Defts.
The defendant Jean de St. Maria, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court—And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, That the defendant Jean de St. Maria, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court House of the said Borough—And it is further ordered, that the defendants Robert Law, and Theo. Armitage, who have effects of the said Jean de St. Maria, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same. (A Copy) 126 Teste, WM. SHARP, C. N. B. C.
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumfries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blount's American Coast Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skillets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheeves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted.
All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 628
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF, FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES, AND FROM SCHONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Fritb. August 7. tf 52
FALL GOODS, Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush. J. & W. Southgate. September 2. 2m 115
BUENOS AIRES HIDES, Now landing from on board the Ship Nancy, Capt. Laurence, from Rio de la Plata. For sale by William Pennock. September 4. tf 123
300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, For sale by James Maurice & Co. September 2. tf 119
A LOTTERY, To build an Academy in the Town of Petersburg.
 1 Prize Dols. 5000  1 do. 2000  1 do. 1000  2 do. Dols. 500 1000  10 do. 100 1000  20 do. 50 1000  25 do. 40 1000  40 do. 25 1000  100 do. 20 2000  300 do. 10 3000  4500 do. 6 27000  The last drawn ticket on the 5th day, 1000  Do. do. 10th, 1000  Do. do. 15th, 1500  Do. do. last day, 1500 
5000 Tickets, at 10 dols. is 50,000 Of which only five dollars will be received in advance for each ticket, the prizes subject to a discount of fifteen per cent. will be paid in thirty days after the drawing is completed. All prizes not applied for within six months after the drawing is finished, will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the institution.
Joseph Jones, Robert Bolling, James S. Gilliam, John Wilder, William Wills, Robert Birchett, Roger Atkinson, William Prentis, James Campbell, James Byrne, William Clarke, MANAGERS. N. B. The Managers pledge themselves to the publick to draw two hundred and fifty tickets and no more, on the days that a prize is affixed to the last drawn number.
The Managers of the Petersburg Academy Lottery, assure the publick, that the numbers and prizes are now preparing, and that the drawing will commence on the first Monday in October next, agreeably to their former determination; and they avail themselves of this opportunity to express the great pleasure they feel in seeing an institution so interesting to parents, so liberally patronized by the publick.
In devising the Scheme of the above Lottery, the Managers had in view to afford an opportunity of acquiring wealth as well to those whose circumstances did not permit them to adventure much, as to those who were differently situated. They observed in other Schemes the adventurer had an advantage the whole price of a ticket before he obtained a chance; they give the adventurer two chances for advancing the whole price of one ticket, an advantage afforded in no other Scheme; and to which may be ascribed the great demand in which their tickets now are.
The Managers deem it a duty they owe the publick, to apprise them, that, as soon as the drawing commences, the price of tickets will be much increased, although until then they hold themselves bound to sell on the terms set forth in the Scheme. Gentlemen at a distance who were so obliging as to take tickets for the accommodation of the publick, are requested to make an immediate return of the sales made, with the money received, and tickets remaining on hand, to Captain John Wilder, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, Petersburg, or to the person of whom they received them.
Tickets in the above Lottery, to be had of WILLIAM KNOX. September 27. 170
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANTER, BUCHAN, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on Low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt. Cottons. 15 Boxes Boys' and Mens Hats. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 8 do. Stripe do. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 50 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and Keissey. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick. 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 2 do. Yarn Hose. 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. Fleecy Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemens' wear. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
FOR SALE,
THE REMAINDER OF THE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, VIZ: 100 Casks CAPE WINE. 13 do. CONSTANTIA do. 1 do. STEEN do. 5 do. MUSCAT do. 19 do. TAMARINDS. 4 do. BRANDY. 44 do. ALOES. A liberal credit will be given, and if the whole is taken, the above articles will be sold a bargain—Any person inclined to purchase, may rely that the articles on hand, were not the refuse of the Cargo, which was sold by shewing one cask of each quality, and were delivered as they came to hand. John Granbery. August 23. tf 92
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 634
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Griss, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 90 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf.
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemens' fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, September 2, 1805.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A FEW THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING OF Approved endorsed 60 day Bills on London. ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier. 116
WILLIAM COX, Desirous of quitting Business in this place, offers for Sale, the whole of his assortment of
DRY GOODS,
Consisting of—Saleable Fall and Fashionable Articles, On a liberal Credit, and at reduced prices, for approved Notes, THE advantage of the Stand and situation may be obtained by the purchasers:—He will continue until such purchasers appear, or until Monday the 4th of November next, to sell off the Goods on his usual low terms, by retail, and the sale of what may then remain on hand will be made at Publick Auction, to begin on said Monday, and to continue from day to day, until the whole shall be disposed of—Terms, two months for all sums over 100 dollars and not exceeding 300—exceeding 300 dollars, 90 days. AT THE SAME TIME, WILL BE SOLD, PEW, No. 43, In the Presbyterian Church, and the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE belonging to
W. G. 168 September 25. tf
LANDING,
Out of the Brig Albert, Captain Fraser, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, 20 Hogsheads, 40 Quarter Casks, } Branded M. M. c.
Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported—For sale by Robert Dickson. September 11. tf 140
TO RENT OR LEASE,
(And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Bieger-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR LEASE,
A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
DESERTION:
DESERTED from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 52 years old, 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward on his delivery at this post. J. Saunders, Captain U. S. Artillery Commanding. Fort Nelson, August 30. tf 108
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 326
An APPRENTICE wanted.
tf 326
JOHN STRATTON,
WISHES to acquaint his Friends and the Publick, that he would be glad to take 6 or 8 genteel BOARDERS, by the Week, Month, or Year, at the house where he now lives, on Granby Street, near the United States' Bank—It is a very airy, pleasant and healthy situation; and every attention will be paid, to render those who favour him with their custom, as comfortable as possible, and charges reasonable. September 16. 1M 101
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pips Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pips 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pips Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also, 70 Hhs. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. August 7. tf 48
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. Au st 19. tf 77
TO RENT,
And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Henop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
BRANDY AND CLARET.
10 Pipes 4th proof COGNAC BRANDY. 27 Hogsheads, } CLARET WINE. 50 Boxes, } Of superior quality, imported in the ship Sheffield, Capt. Cowper, from Bourdeaux—And for sale, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. September 23. 2w 161
TO RENT,
(And possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Prought. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. September 6. tf 134
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pips HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANTE do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, 9 pints half winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of
Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 84 per lb.  8d, do. 94 per lb.  Sheathing do. 71-2d per lb.  6d, do. 10d per lb.  4d, do. 3s. per M.  3d, do. 3s. 7 1-2d do.  2d, do. 3s. 8d per lb.  10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, do. 4s 6d per M.  6d, do. 3s. 7 1-2d do.  4d, do. 3s. 8d per lb.  3d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do.  2d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do. 
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
FLOUR.
250 Barrels Superfine, } 250 do. Fine, } 100 do. X Midlings, } 150 do. do. } 50 do. Ship, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, } 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 589
TO RENT.
THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
WANTED,
TWO APPRENTICES from 11 to 15 years of age, for the Sea—And a CARPENTER—Apply to the Subscriber on board the Ship Sheffield. JOSEPH COWPER. September 23. tf
NOW LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Lydia, Capt. Livingston, from Madeira, 8 Pipes, 8 Hogsheads, 12 Qr. Casks, } OLD PARTICULAR WINE, fit for immediate use. 39 Pipes, 1 Qr. Cask, } PARTICULAR WINE, Vintage—1804. 10 Pipes LONDON MARKET. And from on board the Ship Courtney, William Bryant, Master, from St. Petersburg, 80 Tons Clean HEMP. 600 Pieces RUSSIA DUCK. 200 do. RAVENS DUCK. 200 do. RUSSIA SHEETING. 35 Ton IRON. For Sale by William Pennock. September 18. 3w 134
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop. N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, AND ROBERT C. JENNINGS, AND CO. under the firm of SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12. tf 814
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF,
From on board the Maria & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHIRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston, 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 36,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Up-land COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber, intending to leave this State, wishes to dispose of the Land he at present resides on. It is a tract of EIGHT HUNDRED ACRES, beautifully situated upon Cape Charles; having the Atlantic upon one side, and the Chesapeake upon another. There is upon it as good a FISHERY as any in Virginia. There are interspersed throughout the plantation, a number of SALT SPRINGS, so strongly impregnated with salt as to bear a new-laid egg. Oysters, Cockles, and Fish of all kinds may be obtained from the waters immediately at the door. The land is very productive, esteemed annually good for 500 barrels Indian Corn, and 2000 bushels of Oats, and is now in capital order. The Fishery alone has yielded, in one spring, upwards of 7001. In short there are but very few Plantations offered for Sale, which unite so many advantages: and nothing but a desire to pursue his professional business could induce the present proprietor to sell it. Should it not be sold before the Fall, it will be leased for a term of years. Conditions will be made known on application to Thomas V. Custis. On the Premises. 648
LANDS FOR SALE.
950 acres lying near Dragon Bridge, in King and Queen county. This tract will be disposed of altogether, or divided into lots of 2 or 300 acres to suit purchasers. Also—400 acres in the county of Gloucester, near the mouth of York River, in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Thomas Fan, and distant about eight or nine miles from the court house. Also—1100 acres in Middlesex county, lying on the Piankantan River, which affords the greatest abundance of Fish, Crabs, and Oysters, of superior quality. On this tract (generally called Barn Elms) there is a commodious dwelling house, with all the necessary out-houses, for the convenience of a large family. As it is presumed that no person will be disposed to purchase without first seeing the lands, it is deemed unnecessary here to give a description of them, or the terms on which they will be sold. The subscriber may be consulted on the business any time after the tenth of October next, at Barn Elms, and will attend on the premises on the first of November, to meet any person disposed to purchase. Carter B. Berkeley. August 1aw6w 41
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.