Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-09-23 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT NOTIAM SUA FRAMA LUNA
[VOL. V.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1808.
NO. 30.]
LOTTERY OFFICE.
LOTTERY TICKETS FOR SALE
IN THE Philadelphia Grand Lotteries, BY R. H. HUGHES, No. 69, CHESTNUT-STREET.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For the Universalist Church,
Authorised by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania, passed the first day of February, 1808.
  1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000   1 10,000   1 5,000   1 4,000   1 3,000   2 2,000   3 1,000   6 500   6 400   10 300   20 200   40 100   100 50   3,516 12   42,192 
  3,708 107,592   6 Stationary.   3,714   First drawn blank first day's drawing 1,000   Do. when 1,500 tickets shall be drawn 1,000   Do. 3,000 do. 1,000   Do. 5,000 do. 2,000   Do. 8,000 do. 2,000   First drawn blank on the last day's drawing 10,000 
12,460 tickets at 10 dollars 124,600 124,592 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets at $ 11.
THE SECOND CLASS OF THE Holy Trinity Church Lottery.
State of the Wheel.
  1 prize of $ 10,000   2 do. of 5,000   1 do. of 4,000   1 do. of 2,000   8 do. of 1,000   4 do. of 500   8 do. of 300   16 do. of 200   26 do. of 100   75 do. of 50   155 do. of 20   And a proportionate number of smaller prizes.   Tickets $ 8. 
Bustleton and Smithfield Turnpike Road Company.
Scheme on an improved plan entirely different from any other.
  HENRY PRATT, Esq. President.   1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000   1 5,000   1 2,000   2 1,000   11 500   20 250   40 200   70 100   100 50   100 30   100 55   102 20   86 1/2 15   12,960 
7,500 Tickets at 10 dollars each, is 75,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
For the convenience of the publick, half tickets will be provided by the managers, and signed as the whole tickets. Prizes payable in Cash at the Bank of the United States, on the next day after each drawing day.
The whole Lottery will be drawn in fourteen days; and to save expense, only as many numbers will be drawn as there are prizes; the residue will of course be blanks.
USEFUL ARTS LOTTERY.
  CASH PRIZES.   1 Prize of 10,000 dollars is 10,000   2 do. of 5,000 10,000   5 do. of 1,000 5,000   10 do. of 500 5,000   10 do. of 200 2,000   40 do. of 100 4,000   100 do. of 50 5,000   200 do. of 20 4,000   500 do. of 10 5,000 
Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This Lottery offers one of the best opportunities for adventurers, that may ever occur again, as all the large prizes are yet in the wheel, and only fourteen days to draw—and tickets at the low price of 2 dollars, but will soon advance to 3.
N. B. All the above Lotteries will be finished this fall. Persons wishing to become adventurers, shall receive the greatest encouragement at this office. Letters must be paid, enclosing bank notes of any state, shall be punctually attended to, directed to No. 69, Chestnut-Street.
R. H. HUGHES. Good endorsed notes at 60 days, will be taken in payment for tickets, and cash given for prizes the day after they are drawn, at the usual discount. Philadelphia, September 12.
Ten Dollars Reward
For Negro ALECK, purchased of Mr. Hubbard of this place, of a very dark complexion, has lost his upper fore teeth; had on when he went away a coarse check shirt and cassimere pantaloon, long coat and white hat; he was seen near Tappahannock's Ferry, York, where I suspect he is still lurking, or at Williamsburg where he has a wife.
George Veale. August 22.
FROM THE GEORGETOWN (S. C.) GAZETTE.
There have been so many objects assigned to the embargo, and it has been represented as intended to produce so many wonderful and different effects, that it cannot be said, what was the real design of him who recommended, and of those who hurried the adoption of it. It was to save our vessels, seamen and property from capture. It was to prevent our being involved in a war with the European nations. It was to maintain our neutrality and national honor. It was to bring our adversaries to our own terms, by starving them out. In short, it was and still is the panacea that is to cure all the diseases with which our political connections are affected. Happy expedient! most admirable medicine! It cures by taking away the means of living.
The designs of men are often concealed by the most specious pretences, and I cannot but believe that the embargo was designed to try the American people, and to determine, under pretence of a great state-necessity, whether they would consent to have their employments and modes of living prescribed by government; whether they would submit to yield up their commerce to the experiments of a few visionary theorists, and become manufacturers. A people who have enjoyed a perfect freedom of trade, coeval with their existence, cannot be easily diverted and restrained to a particular occupation. They will no doubt be manufacturers to a certain extent, as they have long been; but the question is, whether it is not their interest to leave this and all their other occupations to regulate themselves. It would be folly to manufacture an article at greater expense than it can be purchased, particularly when it can be purchased with the raw materials; and yet this would be the case with most of the articles which we import. When we can manufacture cheaper than we can purchase, we shall do so without any monitions from government. But why do the friends of an embargo system press upon us with so much earnestness, to become manufacturers? Are we to infer it, that the embargo is to continue, and our trade be suspended for a considerable length of time? If not—if it be but a temporary measure, until the storm pass by, we ought to consider whether our manufacturing establishments will not die upon our hands, so soon as our European connections shall be revived. I fear, however, that the embargo is intended for the commencement of a system, which is to annihilate our commerce, and that it will be adhered to as long as the advocates of the present administration are suffered to direct the councils of the nation.
It behoves every man, therefore, to enquire, whether it is our interest to become a manufacturing people; whether it would contribute to our real independence, & whether it would promote morality and obedience to the laws. I have not leisure, nor do I pretend to possess talents, to discuss these important subjects in the manner they deserve to be treated; but, I flatter myself, that the hints I may throw out will not be lost; and that it is enough to excite attention to this subject, to cause it to be understood by all whose minds are yet open to conviction.
Is it our interest? Manufactures are not urged upon us as a temporary expedient, for in that case we should all agree, but as a system that would produce more benefit to the nation than that which we have adopted. This question cannot be better answered than by calling the attention to the unexampled progress which the U. States have made in wealth under their agricultural and commercial system. —The American people are too intelligent to suffer any branch of business to be neglected that is more profitable than those which they follow. It is this intelligence that has established our business and habits, and this is the safest criterion to which they can be put.—Agriculture and commerce are their favorite occupations, and there will remain for ages full scope for the exercise of them. It is not probable that we should follow another business by compulsion with the same perseverance. But it will not be denied that we can purchase cheaper than we can manufacture, and that the article purchased is better than that manufactured at home. The high price of labor, the unskilfulness of our workmen and the defectiveness of our machinery, added to the facility with which agricultural establishments are made in this country. We can find ready and profitable markets for our produce; but it is certain that we should find as ready and as profitable markets for the surplus of our manufactures? The old world must always abound with them, and South-America, the only new country which is likely to want them, will form a connection that will prevent our supplying her. Where then are our manufactures to be sent? But if they could be made to yield a great profit, to whom would it belong? To the actual manufacturer, or to the owner of the establishment? Surely to the latter. The numerous workmen employed by
one man, would barely support life by their employment, and secure nothing for their families. The children, therefore, from necessity and habit, would follow the occupation of the parents. They would be a kind of voluntary paupers. The same quantity of labor, employed in agriculture, would not only procure the means of life more abundantly, but leave an establishment and support for a family. To make a manufacturing establishment valuable to its owner, workmen must be employed at a rate which forbids their increasing in wealth. That system which makes a few rich and many poor, cannot be a profitable one for any country which has an ample field for agricultural pursuits. Paupers will be sufficiently numerous without the aid of manufacturing establishments.
Would it contribute to our real independence? We have heretofore believed our militia to be the strongest and best defence of the nation, because they hold an interest in the soil, and will fight for the farms and the fruits of their labour, which are in a great degree inseparable from them. We have deemed our government secure against insurrection and rebellion, because the habits of the tillers of the soil are averse to scenes of that kind. We have fancied our independence more sure, because we have a hardy race of seamen, inured to toil and to danger: expert in the management of ships and who have never failed when occasion offered to prove that they are equal to any adversary on the ocean. We have thought our independence sure, because so great a proportion of our labourers are employed in raising the necessaries of life. Let all the world withhold her trade from us and we are independent. Very differently do many think of England, and the friends of the embargo have unintentionally furnished us with an argument on this subject which even they must deem conclusive. They have held out the idea that the embargo would occasion insurrections in England; that the people would drive their government into an acquiescence in our demands, because so many men would be thrown out of employment. The demand of the Manchester weavers for an increase of wages was caught at and trumpeted, as proof positive of the wisdom and efficacy of our measures. This argument in favour of manufactures is a double-edged sword and it cuts hardest against those who have used it. It proves that such bodies of men, who have an interest different from that of the great body of the people, are dangerous to the liberty of a nation and detract from her independence. The friends of the embargo have relied so firmly upon the effects which would follow from embarrassing the manufactures of Britain, that they considered, and do still consider it, as the weapon that will obtain us the victory. And yet they advocate such establishments among us, where in like circumstances we should suffer the same inconveniences from them. Are the manufactures of Britain able to disturb or overawe her government, and would those of America have no effect upon ours? The same effects will follow from the same causes every where. It is dangerous in all countries to throw a large portion of the people out of employment.—They detract from the independence of the nation because their situations in general cannot be rendered worse by a change. They have seldom more property than can accompany the person. If their business be interrupted, they have no means of support and must rely upon their government for it. Not so with the cultivator of the soil. He can never be thrown out of employment, although the profits of his labour may be diminished. If his country be assailed by enemies, her trade be suspended, and her whole system deranged, yet the earth yields her fruits for his support and a few acres of land render him independent. The more numerous, therefore, the latter description of men becomes, the more independent shall we be of foreign influence, the more impregnable shall we be to their artifices and measures.
There remains yet another enquiry, more important in every point of view than any others— Will large manufacturing establishments tend to promote and increase morality and a due observance of the laws? If they have a contrary effect they must be injurious, for virtue is the most certain scrutiny of a republic. Both reason and experience prove that they do not produce such effects. Larger bodies of men, dependent upon their daily labour for subsistence, ill informed and feeling but little connexion with the rest of the community, receiving the fruits of their labour, not in the substantial requisites for supporting life, but in money and possessing all the variety of habits and dispositions engendered by such a heterogeneous collection of beings, are not likely to improve in morality or any of the virtues which enable our nature and distinguish the civilized from the savage man. Pent up in the day, they seek the ale-house at night and consume the fruits of their labour in riot and drunkenness; and when disease or the
chilling hand of age, has rendered them unfit to perform the accustomed task, they fall a prey to want and become a charge upon the community. Intemperance in drinking, becomes familiar by repetition; what is at first an amusement, soon becomes a habit and the man is too often lost in the sot. This is not the fruit of imagination. Young as our country is; virtuous as we deem her citizens, and although our manufacturing establishments are small, yet the intemperance of tradesmen has almost become proverbial. Less temptation has the husbandman. He retires from the labour of the field to the bosom of his family. There no evil examples present themselves to allure him to vice. The noblest affections of the heart are warmed and enlivened by the company of the partner of his toils, his pleasures and his cares, and the innocent pledges and securities for their happiness. Which of these pictures is most gratifying to the feelings of an American? which of them, most congenial with our welfare; and most productive of the sentiments and actions that produce individual happiness & national prosperity? the answer is involuntary, and an honourable proof of the respect which all minds feel for that which is good and virtuous.
If there be any one employment more likely to keep a people virtuous than another, it is agriculture. But to make men industrious in this occupation, there must be a ready and good market for what he raises. Adhere to a system which will leave him no object to raise more than will subsist his family and he will become careless and indolent, and from these will follow the worst of consequences. Let us then, endeavour to bring about such a system as will support all our rights, upon the ocean as well as the land, and leave the occupations of life free as the air we breathe.
AMOR PATRIE
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ship Ellen , from Liverpool, part of their FALL SUPPLY, and are in daily expectation of the remainder by the next arrivals, to complete their assortment, consisting of
Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Rose and Striped Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Yorkshire Plains, Half-thicks, 5 4 and 6 4 Cloths, do. Coatings, Beavers and Friezes, Carpets and Carpeting, P. pet, Copperas, Nails, Spikes, Powder and Shot.
Also, an extensive assortment of Fine and Fancy Goods, Manchester, Cutlery and Hardware, all of which they will sell by the package, piece, or retail, on very low terms for Cash or approved Paper.
They have likewise for Sale, Prime Carolina Pork and Lard, Old Jamaica Rum, and a few bales of Twilled Sacking. September 16.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk,
Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6.
Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to
John Granbery. September 14.
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to
Richard Blow, William Cammack, or Samuel Procter, Overseer. September 12.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Will give CASH for 5000 bushels good White CORN.
And offer for Sale, Hollands Gin, Country do. Muscovado Sugar, Prime Smithfield and Carolina Pork, Fresh Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas, Also,
A general assortment of Dry Goods, which they will sell on the lowest terms, for cash or approved Notes.
WANTED, About eight likely HANDS, to whom liberal wages will be given. Apply as above. September 12.
FRESH GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS,
Have just received, Cambricks and Common Callicoos, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c.
ALSO, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS, and most fashionable Coats & BUFFONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9.

THE CARRIER of this paper being sick, some of our subscribers were disappointed by not receiving their papers of last publication; such as were, we hope will do us the favour to send to the office for them.
Persons who continue in arrears to the Publick Ledger, need not be surprised as their year's subscription expires, to find their papers discontinued.
The price of this paper before the 17th July 1807, was five dollars and fifty cents per annum. Since that period, six dollars per annum. Every one knows when his subscription commenced, and how much he has paid, and he must be a very indifferent accountant who cannot calculate how many years subscription are due, or what is the balance due.
The President in his reply to the address of the masters and mates of Philadelphia, says "should any means of alleviation occur within the range of my official duties, I shall with certainty advert to the situation of the petitioners, and in availing the nation of their services, aid them with a substitute for their former occupation."
It is astonishing that it did not occur in "the range of the president's official duties," that a certain effect of the embargo would be the loss of occupation; and consequently the means of support to the petitioners, and persons of their description. It was in the power of the government by fitting out all the frigates and other vessels of war, to have provided for a great number of the officers and seamen, who the embargo had thrown out of employment. But so far was the government from thus doing, that a great number actually in service were discharged. On the 14th March last, one hundred and seventy-nine seamen, were discharged at this place from the service of the United States. It has been clearly ascertained, that as many of them as the commander of the British frigate Statira, then in Hampton Roads, would receive, went on board that ship, and are thus lost to their country.
The sentiments of General Eaton, expressed in his speech, published in this day's paper, are gaining ground in New-England. The embargo is considered not only calculated to produce, but intended to produce the ruin of the New-England states.
Our readers will find in the first page a handsome essay upon the present state of our country, and more particularly in relation to manufactures. In our judgment the arguments of the writer are conclusive upon the subject, and are urged with a degree of temperance and modesty as rare as commendable.
The defeat and surrender of General Dupont's army, is an event highly important in itself, but more so in its consequences. It appears that the armies of Dupont and Gobert, when they were attacked on the 17th and 20th July, amounted to about 20,000 men, as 2,000 are said to have been killed, and 17,000 made prisoners. It is not unreasonable to imagine that in desertions, losses in battles, and other casualties, that these armies lost 5,000 men, before the actions of the 17th and 20th July, which added to those then killed and made prisoners, amount to more than one fourth, of all the French troops that entered Spain before the deposition of the Royal family. Junot took with him to Portugal about 15,000 French troops; his fall is almost certain, at any rate, he can be of no service to the French armies in Spain. On the contrary the English armies of Generals Wellesley & Spencer, united to the Spanish troops, which were disarmed by Junot, will form a force of 20,000 regulars, which advancing directly into Spain, will create infinite embarrassment to the French armies.
The French commander, in stationing his troops in the different parts of Spain, in bodies of from 10 to 15,000 men, was very judicious, if partial insurrections, had only appeared, but a general rising en masse, has placed all his detachments in imminent danger. The fall of Dupont, exposes the nearest detachment of French troops to almost certain destruction.
The accounts of the various engagements between the Spanish Patriots and the French (inclusive of Dupont's army) in the different parts of Spain, have been generally confused, and no doubt often exaggerated as to the loss of the French, but their loss in Spain and Portugal, has been considerable, and may be put down at 10,000 men at least. The revolution commenced about the first of June, our last advices were to the 1st of August. So that in two months the French have lost upwards of 30,000 troops, about 4,000 seamen, and five ships of the line. The effect which these successes must produce on the minds of Spaniards, will be of the utmost importance in their future operations. The new raised troops will be taught to despise the enemy, whose discipline was represented as an overmatch for numbers, and valour.
The next mail papers will bring us the details of the event, which were noticed in our last; these will enable us to form a correct view of what will be the probable result, of this brilliant achievement of patriotism.
The Carrier of this paper, being still sick, we hope such of our subscribers, as do not receive their papers, will do us the favour to send to the office for them.
Married last evening by the Rev. Mr. Davis. Mr. EDWARD YOUNG, of Portsmouth, to Miss JUDITH BURKE, of this Borough.
ODE
On beholding a Candle nearly extinguished. The Taper represented as emblematical of Life
THE yet expiring Taper glows, Yet casts a dismal light around, Each object that it feebly shews, Display'd in melancholy ground, Appears a face of dusky hue to wear, Like a poor mortal's face o'erwhelm'd with dark despair. Emblem of man's imperfect state, Of life's progressive dreary scene; Where each untoward storm of fate Hangs lowering o'er the bright serene. Why should he aim at regal power, Or wish to court ambition's ray? The sun that gilds the present hour, The next may fade in clouds away; Why should he wish such fleeting joys to share, Empires must fall and worlds dissolve in air? In early youth, in nature's spring, We like the kindling flame appear, Whilst the revolving seasons bring Their sweets to grace the passing year, Till in the ripen'd vigour of our days, We shine in beauty's pride, the taper's cheerful blaze: While in the smiling bloom of youth We view the verdant scene around, And nobly proud in conscious truth, We dance along the fairy ground; The moments pass in measures gay, One constant round of fond delight; We dream throughout the live long day And wake but with the shades of night; Why should we hope a state of bliss to find Whose number'd hours are fleeting as the wind? Now passing through this chequer'd way, Where storms and hurricanes assail, We yield ourselves to sorrow's sway, Or daring fate we brave the gale, Regardless of the elemental strife, The temp'tate blaze illumines the ardent noon of life. Great is the man whose daring soul Can brave the ghastly smiles of death, Can hear terrific thunders roll, See stricken nature gasp for breath; Unshaken by the dreadful roar, He views the whole with placid mien; His efforts rocks repel no more And mountains cease to intervene; Why should he wish to gain the mountain's brow, Whose heights are cover'd with eternal snow? Life is a thorny path at best, Compass'd with hills and nobly rude, Where wolves annoy, and thieves infest, A scene of sad vicissitude; And care subsides, and day succeeds to night, The taper, dimm'd awhile, emits a clearer light. What though misfortunes baleful train Awake the sad desponding sigh; She smiles malignantly in vain, For hope, enchanting hope, is nigh, See through the clouds that float in air, The little azure speck of day; Thus joy, succeeding to despair, Resumes the dark embosom'd way: Yet wherefore hail the sweetly temper'd sky; Since Nature's works, and Nature's self must die? At last fatigued with length of years, We long to quit the narrow vale; To bid adieu to hopes and fears, And fly a happier clime to hail; The lamp of life emits its parting gleam, We close in Nature's sleep our mortal dream.
FROM THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
Communication.—The democratic editors appear not a little disconcerted at the publication of Mr. Canning's speech in the British house of commons, as thereby a discovery is made of the artifice and deception that has been carried on in the pretended dispatches between America, France, and England. It is not to be wondered at that they as well as the executive should feel themselves confounded and put to shame at the disclosure of such barefaced hypocrisy. It is highly necessary for them to use all those little artifices with which they are so conversant, in order to gloss over such misconduct. For if the people of America once come to open their eyes, the chain by which the administration hath so long preserved its popularity, is gone forever—It is only by keeping them in the dark, and by concealing their measures, that they can expect to continue in power. Finding themselves detected, and in order to destroy the effect of Mr. Canning's speech, they accuse the federalists of eagerly catching at the information, and adopting Mr. Canning's wishes and ideas, in order to censure the administration—would to God they had not such cause for finding fault. The Enquirer of the 2d inst. attempts to justify the conduct of the executive, and has arranged his defence in very methodical order. The points "he says" on which the federalists must fasten in Mr. Canning's speech are these! 1st. "That since the return of Mr. Rose no communication has been made by the American government in the form of complaint, or remonstrance, or irritation, or of any description whatever, respecting the orders in council." This is said to be ridiculous, and not correct, and attempts to prove it so in a very extraordinary way. It is an established fact says the Enquirer "that remonstrance have been made both in this country and Great-Britain against the orders of council." No body denies, that Mr. Pinkney strongly remonstrated against those orders to Mr. Canning himself, and that Mr. Madison replied to Mr. Erskine's letter of February 23, on the same subject. But what does this prove, not that Mr. Canning was incorrect in what he had said, for every body knows that these remonstrances were made long before Mr. Rose's return, and consequently long before Mr. Canning made his speech in parliament. Where then is the absurdity or even want of candour in what Mr. Canning said. I think to every candid person the Enquirer has
been guilty both of more absurdity, and less candour in what he advanced, than Mr. C. has been.
2d. It is asked "would it not be liberal to suppose that similar dispatches were sent to our ministers at Paris and London." To this I answer no, for I cannot suppose that the executive would be guilty of so much folly and extravagance, as to dispatch messenger after messenger, when they had no new proposals to offer or remonstrances to make. And as we see none have been made to the court of St. James, we must conclude that some have been made to the court of St. Cloud. Is it fair, honourable, and candid thus to deceive the people of America, by making them believe that these empty handed messengers of peace, and that Great Britain remained obstinate and determined not to relax the severity of her orders in council. "How does it appear says the Enquirer, that the vessels which have visited France, have carried out dispatches for the French government." Ay, there's the rub, it does not appear, nor ever will appear, unless our executive, or our minister in France should think proper to make it appear, and that is what they never will do, unless to answer their particular views. The two great obstacles to an accommodation of our differences with G. Britain are, the orders of council, and the impressment of their seamen from on board American vessels of commerce.
Now for what purpose can our vessels go to England, after visiting France, if no remonstrances are made, on the subject of the orders in council? unless it be to cover our negotiations with France. For I consider the other subjects as finally settled, that G. Britain never can or will give up the right of impressing their seamen from on board our merchant vessels. Nor would this demand ever have been made, if it had not been intended as an insuperable bar to any treaty with England. The circumstance of our vessels always going to France first, and then to England, has certainly a very suspicious aspect, and looks as if the conduct of our minister in England was to be regulated by the conduct of the French nation towards our Minister in Paris. The excuse offered for this is, "That France does not admit any vessel, though charged with an official messenger, to enter her ports after having touched at those of England." Can any thing be more insulting than such an order, or more humiliating, than in us to acquiesce under it without a murmur?—Suppose Great Britain was to act in the same way towards us, would it not be said that she had shut the doors of reconciliation, and that we must suspend all intercourse with her? But as she does not under these circumstances, refuse admittance to our vessels, we must conclude that she is at least more civil, if not more friendly to us, than the French.
FROM THE WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
To the Editor.
North-Carolina, August 31st, 1808.
SIR,
I am in the regular habit of reading as well the National Intelligencer, edited by Mr. Smith at Washington, as your paper, being a subscriber to both; and through your paper (as the privilege might not be accorded to me by Mr. Smith) I beg leave to be indulged with a few remarks relative to the late congressional elections in this state: with a view to correct some errors, into which he has fallen on this subject, and which ought not to escape notice. In his paper of the 15th inst. he says, "the greatest exertions were made by the opposition party to gain their point at the election which took place on Thursday and Friday last in the state of North-Carolina." Now it is a fact, and to their reproach be it told, that the exertions of the federalists of this state at the late election were confined to five of the twelve congressional districts.
Mr. Smith is ever informed, that in four out of those five districts, federal candidates were successful, successful against true blooded democratic candidates, members of the last memorable session of congress, the worthy subjects of Mr. Smith's eulogistic puffs, successful, by majorities so decided, as to afford no equivocal proofs to their disappointed opponents, to Mr. Jefferson's jesuitical little printer, and his master, that blind confidence, perpetual embargoes, the dictatorial influence of a foreign despot in our cabinet, the support of a pensioned traitor at the head and the appointment of foreign renegades, daring revilers of Washington and luring advocates of French tyranny and usurpation, to the subordinate commands of our army, with a long, &c. of various other measures ejusdem generis , form no proof of the political creed of the "Yeomanry" of North-Carolina. Mr. Smith next informs the public, that "amongst other absurd and wilful misrepresentations, the planters were told by printed handbills, assiduously circulated on the eve of the election, that salt would be four or five dollars a bushel in the ensuing autumn from the effects of the embargo."—Protesting against the inference that an opinion, that such will be the effect of the embargo in the article of salt would be absurd, or even improbable, (for already it is advanced in price 50 per cent.) yet it is believed by one who was no indifferent spectator of these elections, and whose eyes and ears were well awake to all the topics of discussion to which they gave rise, that the probable effects of the embargo on the price of salt was not one of them, much less that it formed the subject of "printed handbills assiduously circulated on the eve of election." This assertion of Mr. Smith therefore, if not the creature of his own foreboding imagination, or the anticipation of a wicked conscience, must be the groundless suggestion of some mortified democrat, sympathising with Mr. Smith in his chagrin, and kindly anxious to allay his grief with temporary, but fallacious consolation. No, Mr. Smith, the blunders, the incapacity, the folly, and the wickedness of that administration, which all your feeble powers have been so long prostituted to support, have at length become so obvious, and palpable to the sense, that to render it unpopular, a resort to the democratic artifices of falsehood and calumny, ever disdained by federalists, is not necessary. On the other hand, I should greatly exceed the limits proper to be observed in this communication, should I undertake to enumerate but a small part of the innumerable host of absurd, and base falsehood, wilful misrepresentations and infamous impositions, circulated, and attempted to be practised on the people, in our late elections, by those, of whom Mr. Smith most impudently and hypocritically, says, "they owe not their popularity to artifice or misrepresentation."
It will be proper here barely to mention, that in one of the districts, all Mr. Jefferson's newly levied
recruits for his army of 6,500 men, marched to the hustings in a body, and voted of course for his civil corps, as did also their officers and such of the navy as could be spared from the arduous duty of annoying our commerce. This interference of the military at our elections, is illy brooked by the people, and was in defiance of the opinions of our soundest lawyers. We should like to learn from that profound civilian, Mr. Madison, or in some future number of the "Farmer," how far these votes of the soldiery have the sanction of his approbation. Let me now pursue this arch fox of an editor a little further.—In his paper of the 22d, he says, "It is with pleasure we have it in our power to state the result of the elections of several other districts in North Carolina, in which this state have not disappointed the high opinion we have entertained of her." On, you insinuating rogue ! Wheeler, this is truly your "silky milky style." But on what do you found these self transporting gratulations? Why in Mr. Macon's district the votes were for Mr. Macon, 2600 For any other person, not one.
Mr. Macon is therefore indubitably elected! And Mr. Sandford is elected in his district, though opposed by a federalist of great personal influence? Strange indeed! that Mr. Macon should have the votes of his district; when he had no opponent! Stranger still! that this should be relied on as proof that his constituents approve the conduct of the administration, and the late measures of congress; as cited, to prove that his supporters were the advocates of Messrs. Jefferson and Madison, and considered the embargo a master stroke of policy.—The truth is that both Mr. Macon and Mr. Sandford have resisted the embargo and many other of the most exceptional parts of the ruinous system of publick measures pursued by our government.—The federalists are less disposed to quarrel with them, than Mr. Jefferson's admirers are. The gentleman opposed to Mr. Sandford, though of federal politics, and respectable talents, is thought failed in his election from his backwardness in coming out with a full and explicit declaration of decided federal principles and reprobation of the Jeffersonian system of politics. In the district lately represented by Mr. Blackledge, "for which (says Smith) we entertain some fears, but trust to the good sense of his constituents." His fears happily turn out to be well founded, and we shrewdly suspect, that when this inessing adroit, cunning editor penned this remark, Mr. Stanley's election was as well known to him as it was to us. Their constituents at this difficult and alarming crisis of their affairs, have concluded that it would be more prudent and wise to trust the good sense of Mr. Stanley than to jeopardize their dearest interests by further confidence in the sense of Mr. Blackledge. Nor is it supposed, that it will be matter of a moment's regret with one of them, that for this transfer of their confidence, they are denounced by Mr. Jefferson's editor as having forfeited their pretensions to "good sense."—This unfortunate editor will have equal cause to bemoan the defection, degeneracy, and folly of the people of the district lately represented by general Blount, who has been most ungratefully and cruelly turned to the 'right about,' notwithstanding "the patriotick part (said by Mr. Smith in his paper of the 8th) to be taken by him during the last session of congress," and the "publick dinner" and "spirited address," presented him on the occasion by the citizens of Tarborough. They have, however, had the generosity to relieve him from "the sacrifice of his personal feelings to the good of his country," so disinterestedly tendered by him. Mr. Smith might perhaps have aided general Blount's election, and the republican cause throughout the union, had he paid the general the usual compliment of a full insertion of his reply to the Tarborough address.—It certainly would have borne no mean comparison with the stupid, heterogenous, disjointed stuff with which he is filling his columns, under the signature of Juriscolla, or with the doughty performances of major Fenwick.
To conclude, when it shall be understood, that at this time North Carolina has but one federal representative on the floor of congress, and that at the next congress she will have at least four; that there were but five federal candidates at the late elections, all opposed by the now sitting members, and no opposition of any kind in several of the districts for which republican gentlemen are returned, that the current of publick opinion sets "deep and strong" against those who have swindled themselves into the confidence of the people, and a conviction pervades all parts of the state, that by concert and activity, among the federalists, at the late election, its whole representation might have been federalized. It will then be perceived how little cause Mr. Smith has for the exultation which he affects at the result of our late elections, and which is but one of his accustomed tricks, to buoy up for a little the fainting spirits of his sinking patron. The ensuing election for president and vice president will, it is hoped, afford a juster criterion by which to test the strength of federalism and the popularity of Mr. Jefferson's administration in this state. We do not despair of the success of an unanimous anti Madisonian ticket.
A NORTH CAROLINIAN.
BRIMFIELD TOWN-MEETING.
On the 29th ult. the inhabitants of Brimfield in this state, being duly notified, assembled to take into consideration the expedience of petitioning the President of the United States to remove the embargo in whole or in part, or to convene congress, with that view, if his powers were deemed incompetent. On this occasion, General Eaton addressed his fellow-townsmen in the following speech, which was requested for publication by vote of the town, and forwarded to us for that purpose. Boston Paper.
REMARKS BY GEN. EATON.
In the address of the inhabitants of the town of Boston to the president of the United States, and now offered to this town for concurrence, we see nothing unconstitutional nor disrespectful. Its object, if attainable, is essentially important to the commercial and agricultural interests of this country; and not less necessary to our revenue. Indeed the distress and misery occasioned among all classes of our fellow-citizens by the embargo, this negative measure of coercion, are of themselves sufficient to justify this appeal for relief.
It is hardly necessary, at this moment, minutely to investigate the causes or the motives which in-

duced the embargo. Admit, what cannot be denied, that the interdictions upon our commerce by the belligerents, if they could have been enforced, would have nearly excluded us from the ocean—that by both parties we have been outraged—plundered and insulted by both—and against both had sufficient cause of war; it does not follow, from any thing that appears to us, that the position we have taken to meet those aggressions, has produced any relaxation of the restraints imposed on us as a neutral nation; nor any amelioration of our sufferings.
A season, as it relates to commerce, has elapsed since the imposition of the embargo; the experiment has neither procured us national honour—national security—nor domestic tranquility; on the contrary, in a national and domestic point of view, we suffer from this measure every disaster incident to war, except actual invasion, without any of the possible advantages of war. For, though we see not on our plains, garments rolled in blood, we see our sea-board deserted by a hardy race of our natural defenders, whom starvation has compelled to seek foreign service; to die ingloriously and unlamented. Though we see not the devastation of plundering armies, we see our wealth diminishing to a death-bed consumption for want of action—commerce annihilated—industry discouraged—the heart of enterprise broken—and a species of lazaroni beginning to crowd our porches with no other claims on our charity than want of employment!—And though we do not, indeed weep the misfortunes of our flag for defeated squadrons and armies, we blush for its fallen glory as the effects of a pusillanimous speculation on events much more dishonourable than manly defeat.
It is believed no real American will deny that both France and England have given us sufficient provocation to war. Not to mention the captures, detentions, condemnations, burnings and sinkings of our ships and merchandise by decrees of Napoleon; the first; not to mention his insolence at our court; his fraudulent sale to honest purchasers , of the unbounded Louisiana , and his subsequent interference in behalf of the claims of Spain to the very territory he sold us , should have been enough to have raised the resentment of this whole nation.—That transaction always reminds one of an upstart who once offered our Saviour all the kingdoms of the earth on condition of his homage—The Devil was rebuked—Bonaparte succeeded better with a subject. Both had an equal right to the kingdom they proposed to barter for homage.
But all the violations of our rights, on the part of the Corsican, are silently and tamely endured, and the edge of resentment, under his patronage, is solely pointed to England. It can no longer be concealed, that the embargo was intended for the British nation, and for her alone; else why do her ships of war continue to be excluded from our ports, and those of her enemy admitted to indulgencies which are denied to our own citizens? It is believed that the embargo was contemplated as a war measure; and meant, by some leading characters of our administration, to produce that effect. Indeed I do not hesitate to assert that war with England has been a matter of calculation with the chief magistrate of the United States. Else why have all his messengers left their dispatches in France; and to amuse our confidence, gone in blank to England? Else why do we see so many posts of trust and honor filled with avowed enemies to England and devoted friends of an usurper?
But such an event under existing circumstances, would prove ruinous to our country. Allied, as England now is, with Spain and Portugal, the whole boundary line of these United States, both by sea and land, comprising a circumference of more than four thousand miles, would become an enemy frontier. Spain has never yet ceded Louisiana to us. The discontented subjects of that territory; the jealous Mexicans; the choice spirits on the waters of the Mississippi; the restless, untamed sons of the Forest; and the British provinces of Canada would all co-operate against us on that border: what barrier can we oppose to them in defence of that great section of the Union?
Come to our Atlantic seaboard. What have we to defend our commercial towns and cities, the seats of our wealth, and resources of our revenue, against the combined navies of Great-Britain and her allies? Will our gun boats and mud batteries do it? The notion is ridiculous. Can Bonaparte do it?—Every body knows he cannot float a French man across the Atlantic, except in disguise of a mandarin ! A great statesman and philosopher would recommend asylum in mountains—But the dwellings, like the habits of New England are too fixed for mountain retreats. Our altars and fire-sides we cannot abandon for caves and grottos. If neither the policy nor the energy of the measures of administration can protect us at home, where shall we look for protection? Shall we cede ourselves to France by alliance with her tyrant? We commit national suicide, and die an ignominious political death. We have the fate of half Europe to admonish us against such a dependence. Bonaparte like Judas, kisses to betray. The only possible benefit resulting from his good graces would be, calmly in from the “tempestuous sea of liberty,” and securely grounded in the dry-dock of despotism. Our Imperial and royal ally would graciously signify to us his paternal solicitude for our safety by creating his well beloved nephew DON JEROME PATTERSON NAPOLEON KING of these States; and his faithful and trusty General and Plenipotentiary TURBEAU Lieutenant and Regent of the Kingdom during the minority of his said nephew. Our governors of States would be provided from his general staff. Are Americans so soon prepared for this political annihilation and voluntary transmigration into reptiles? Not yet! Let us be loosed from the shackles which depress the nation; put on our armor; and let us like Spaniards, resist the lure and the fraud of a blood-stained son of rapine. To support this position must we take the hand of England? Then would our catastrophe be as certain; though we may linger out somewhat longer a disgraceful existence. Both these nations have an itching palm for this country. They have contended for it ever since its discovery, even when a forest. The oldest soldier and youngest student among us know this. But, if at a period when wild and unproductive, it was an object of contest, how much more so now when it might produce to a conqueror or a seducer a revenue or a contribution of thirty millions a year. Against the lust of conquest and the pride of empire we expect national justice to defend us? The term alas, is no longer to be found in the libraries of courts! Can meekness save us? When have we known a ty-
rant lift his foot from the neck of a voluntary slave? No: It is upon the arm of God and the use of our own means that this nation must rely for the recovery of its rights and for the maintenance of our independence. Under that Almighty protection we must stand by our own strength or a country receiving foreign protection who were not ultimately reduced to vassalage. Alliances have generally ended in the same way the very instant a preponderance of power and advantage has fallen into either scale.
The great events now agitating in the eastern continent, may, and it would seem, must so completely occupy the warring rivals of Europe that their avarice would be turned from the U. States for a time; and great advantages, if improved, thence result to our commercial enterprise. Lift the Embargo; leave commerce to shift for itself; and, in despite of imperial decrees, we have opened a vast field for the display of this enterprise. We have the British ports every where—Sweden and Norway—the whole coast of Portugal and Spain—the islands Minorca and Majorca—the whole Turkish coast of the Mediterranean, except Algiers—the entire western and southern coast of Africa—the borders of the Red Sea—India and China—Madeira, Teneriffe and the Azores—most of the rich islands of the West-Indies—the Spanish and Portuguese coast of South America—the whole American coast of the Pacific Ocean.—And, what is more important to us, our own coast and our own fisheries, comprising more than four fifths of the commercial coasts of the four continents, and productive islands of the seas. Shall we forego all the advantages which could be derived from these sources of wealth from dread of the decrees of an adventurer, who has grown potent from incident, and whom the justice of Heaven may soon throw back to impotence on his native island of rocks and sterility? A mighty man of valor who dares not send a bomb-ketch to sea through dread of his enemy? Such humility is too degrading to the feelings of brave men and honest Americans.
But if this crisis be seized, as by many apprehended and by some asserted, to try an experiment upon a favourite plan of withdrawing ourselves entirely from the seas and wholly abandoning foreign commerce, it requires no deep penetration to foresee that the experiment, if persevered in, will produce a dismemberment of the union. “Where the treasure is, there will the heart be also.” Friendship and union end the moment that interest clash, or that an overheating disposition betrays itself in a section of the union. The commerce of New-England is our most productive field of industry. Deprive us of this, and we may become hewers of wood and drawers of water to task masters of more luxurious climates; but ere this humiliation sink us, hearts will bleed and heads will fall. I mean not generally to implicate any section of the United States in hostility to the interests and growth of the North and the East; but in some leading characters I have witnessed conduct which would justify the suspicion; and no where more strongly than in an obstinate opposition to the just claims of our countrymen who unsuspectingly purchased territory under the solemn grant of a state: I mean on the Yazoo;—The embargo is not without its features of a similar design. It destroys the fruits of our industry and turns our labours to naught.
Agriculture is the handmaid of commerce , says a great man. But if the abilities of the Government be pinioned, where shall the handmaid find means to be useful to herself? The present times answer this question. What is to be done with the surplus produce of our hard earnings upon our hard farms? Pish in our granaries and cells! Where is the circulating medium of our country? Embargoed. In barks, which like the gates of death, shut and no man opens—How shall the farmer and the fisherman discharge his contracts? By bankruptcy! How is the civil list to be paid? and how the national debt provided for? By direct taxes! How find the means to pay direct taxes? Our dignified retirement within ourselves does not afford them. Shall we all go privatising? We are embargoed! Situated as we are, we possess nothing, nor can we produce anything which will bring cash. And though we give our bodies to be burned and have not cash, it is nothing. Privation and imprisonment will not satisfy a debt of honour, nor satisfy an execution; but, if things stand on as now going, this state of dignified retirement will by and by become our dearer resort for making themselves respected abroad and secure at home .
Our national father, Washington, whose name all parties hail with enthusiasm, always recommended to the states, as a strong bond of union, mutual sacrifices, forbearances and sufferings (I wish his valedictory may be read in caucuses.) How has his counsel been respected? The eastern states have been left naked of defence to spare money for caparisoning a hobby on the west of our ancient boundaries (for such is Louisiana) and it is believed the embargo was recommended, in some measure, to gratify the imperial venter of that hobby lest in his wrath he should dismount its rider. Whatever the inducement to the measure, the author could not but foresee that it must, if continued, operate unequally upon the different states. The north and east have not the natural resources of the west. Some of our necessities of life, many of our conveniences, & most of our luxuries are derived from commerce:—Deprive us totally of this resort, and wants both real and imaginary will assail us, and will produce that discontentment which Presidential proclamations will find difficulties to pacify. Let us be indulged in the exercise of our natural energy, the use of our resources, and the pride of our independence; and we will not be reproachful at the philosophy which seeks shelter in a mountain or a tub. I shall vote for the Boston address—and I hope the President will give it, graciously, his high consideration.
In town meeting in Brimfield, Aug. 29. 1808. Voted to Gen. Eaton, a copy of his remarks on the subject of the communications from Boston to the Selectmen of Brimfield, for the press. Copy of record.
Attest St. Pynchon Town Clerk.
From the Columbian Centinel. It is said, Mr. Erving, the American charge-d'affairs in Madrid, has kissed the hand of Murat, as king Joseph's substitute.—It may be so.—Mr. Erving is the son of one of the inveterate Tories and refugees which our country ever produced:—He resided in Europe during the whole of our revolutionary war, and his education, habits, and manners, have been monarchial. These are the ingre-
dients of which Buonaparte's tools in all countries, are composed.
Honourable Confession. In the late electioneering contest, in Vermont, an extract of an old letter of the Hon. Moses Robinson, who has been the democratic lieutenant governor, and we think, chief justice of the state, had been published, to show that he was an approver of the measures of those who then administered the government. As soon as he saw the extract, governor Robinson, under his own signature, pronounced the publication to be a violation of private correspondence, made use of to serve party purposes, and adds.
“I am willing that the authors of such iniquity and the people at large, should be fully apprized, That I most sincerely and devoutly wish, that I had reason to have the same confidence in the men and measures of the government of this state, as is therein expressed: but in truth and honesty, I have not.”
MOSES ROBINSON. Bennington, Sept. 2, 1808.
NEW-YORK, September 15. We are authorized to state on the authority of captain Maine, of the Areterus, that a paragraph which has appeared in several papers, mentioning that in passing through a British fleet, he received information Gen. Miranda and Col. Burr having proceeded from England to Spain, is entirely without foundation. A desire that his friends and the public should feel a confidence in any intelligence ascribed to him, induces captain Maine to correct this misstatement. Mer. Adv.
Copy of a letter from a commercial house in Liverpool to another in this city, received by the Susan, dated Liverpool, 25th July, 1808.
“Since our Price Current of the 5th July, there have been about 13,000 bags of cottons of all descriptions sold, of which 9,000 were to the trade.—The beginning of the month the sales were much brisker, than these two last weeks, however, they have altogether been in steady demand, and prices have advanced about 1/2 per lb. in Uplands, and 2 1/2 in Sea-Islands, West-India cottons and Brazils have also experienced the beneficial influence of the demand, and are fully 1d. per lb. higher, and as soon as the favourable accounts from Spain and the prospect there is of an accommodation with the northern powers are confirmed, the article must be materially enhanced in value, as our stock is now growing very light, and a considerable export of Twist would immediately ensue should the above mentioned events take place, of which we are really sanguine in our expectations; but should affairs remain even in their present situation prices must gradually rise, as the stocks daily decrease without a chance of farther supplies.
“In Dye woods there has been much speculation, and prices the middle of the month advanced 3l. per ton, and sales were very brisk; however the demand within these few days has become limited, and although holders are not generally inclined to take our quotations, we think sales could not be effected above them.
“Put and Pearl Ashes are dull, and have declined in value; their future currency will depend entirely upon the supplies from Quebec and Montreal, and our stocks have been increased lately from that quarter.
“Nothing doing in Naval Stores. Wheat and flour are in trifling demand, and rather low from the favourable appearance of the crops which are very abundant throughout the kingdom. Rice is also dull at our prices.
“The fair prospect of an opening to the continent induced the speculators to turn their attention to sugar and coffee the commencement of the month, and sales were brisk at our quotations, but we have not had much done last week as the purchasers did not appear inclined to increase their stocks; however, holders are very firm, and should the good accounts from Spain and the North of Europe be continued, these articles will be again in demand.
“The prospect of the continuance of the embargo till November, combined with the exportation of an export rent to the continent, induced considerable speculation in tobaccos early in the month, and prices were rather higher than our quotations; however, the spirit of speculation having subsided, we think it would be difficult to realize them at present should sales be pressed upon the market, but holders evince no desire to relax in their demands.”
BRITISH ARMY IN SICILY.
MESSINA, May 20. On the 13th inst. arrived here his excellency sir John Stuart, commander in chief of the British army in the Mediterranean. The populace assembled in immense crowds upon the mole, to hail the return of the Hero of Maida, the conqueror of the French, the defender of the country against the common enemy; and his excellency was greeted with every demonstration of joy.
Upon his landing, he was saluted by the fort at Porto Real, with 19 pieces of cannon.
Yesterday morning were issued the following GENERAL ORDERS.
“British Head Quarters, Messina, May 19. Lieutenant General Sir John Stuart, in taking the chief command of the British forces in this country, feels it a source of grateful reflection to him, that he has only to enjoin a continuance of the same established order and discipline in which he receives it from Major General Sherbrooke, and which have so honorably characterized the British troops since their first arrival in Sicily. The harmony and good understanding subsisting between the British army and the people, and the habitual consideration which the commander of the forces perceives to have been shown to the laws and customs of the country, are also circumstances that will be entitled to his most favorable report: they have been a dutiful adherence to the principles of conduct which his majesty has commanded to be observed by his troops towards the person, the subjects, and the government of his august ally; and sir John Stuart relies most confidently on a continuance of this conduct, not only in obedience to the high authority by which it is dictated, but as a token also from the army of their own sentiments towards a Prince, who, amidst the heaviest sacrifices, both of fortune and dominion, has invariably blended his royal interests with those of Britain, and magnanimously persisted to declare her enemies his own. Sir John Stuart has received from the official
authorities of this government the most unreserved communications on all the necessary subjects of combined arrangements, and the fullest assurances of activity and concert from all the military resources of the kingdom; and in whatever shape the particular exertions of the British army may be hereafter co-operatively directed, he trusts our enemy, as well as our allies, will find the readiest proofs: that no moderate disparity of numbers, no aspect or impression at least of common difficulties, shall dispose us to decline or dread the issue of another conflict.”
May 24. Sir J. Stuart has not only assumed the general command of all the British forces in the Mediterranean; but the army also of his Sicilian Majesty, it is understood, has been offered to be united with our own under his orders, with the rank of captain-general.
THESPIAN SOCIETY. On Wednesday Evening, 28th Sept. WILL BE PERFORMED, Coleman's adm'd Comedy of THE POOR GENTLEMAN. To which will be added the Farce of MRS. WIGGINS. With some other entertainments, which will be expressed in the bills of the day. Doors to be opened at half past 5 o'Clock, and the performance to commence at half past 6 precisely. September 21
The Medical Lectures in the University of Pennsylvania, will commence on the first Monday in November. * * * Pasters of Newspapers throughout the United States, are requested to publish this notice. Sept 23
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Sloop Julianna, Capt. Stowe. Also,
21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal &c & c. John Granbery. September 21.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Races Commences on Tuesday the first of November, over Christian's Race Course. First Day, a Sweepstakes for Horses belonging to Norfolk County only, except otherwise agreed on by the gentlemen who have already entered horses—Entrance 10 dollars—the proprietor to put up 40 dollars—each horse to carry 100 pounds. Second Day, 4 mile heats, Purse 400 dollars—entrance 20 dollars—New Market rules to govern—free for any horse except the celebrated horse Potomack, belonging to Mr. Burwell Wilkes. Third Day, the Ladies' Purse of 100 dollars—mile heats—carrying a feather—the winner to win three heats—entrance 10 dollars—distance 50 yards. Fourth Day, two mile heats—Purse 200 dollars—entrance 20 dollars. Fifth Day, a give and take Sweepstakes, mile heats—entrance 50 dollars. EDWARD NEWMAN, Proprietor. September 19.
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash or short credit, at their Store, No. 1, corner of Commerce and Main-Streets, A General Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching season; among which are,
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 6-4 and 7-4 coarse Cloths, Flannels, Baiz, Coatings, Thickets, Corduroys, Blankets, Fawns, Hallicks, Scarlet Cardinals, &c. &c. Kental Cottons in assorted bales, Coarse Hats in assorted boxes, Nails and Spikes of all sizes, F and FF glazed Powder and Shot—Also, 200 good Bacon Hams, 30 hogs Lard, 10 barrels Smithfield Apple Brandy, 100 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 60 barrels very white Adiam Salt, 80 barrels good Coffee, Like-wise, 2 grand and 6 small fine toned PIANO FORCES, And a handsome English made GIG and HARNESS, a most new September 21
Turk's-Island SALT, For Sale on board the Brig Experiment at G-sport, by William Dickson. September 21.
A handsome GIG for Sale. Apply to J. & W. Cook, September 12. No. 69, Church-Street.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The public are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Clogs, executed with the greatest despatch. August 11.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogsheads Old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
I will give One Cent Reward to any person who will take up and deliver to me, in Norfolk, WILLIAM KING, an apprentice, who elope from my factory; he is 18 or 19 years of age, tall, very thin, and a very ill looking lad. Samuel Coleman. September 19.
WILLIAMSON'S Packet will sail for Alexandria on Monday next. Sept. 23.

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The Editor of the Publick Ledger.
At a Court held for Northampton County, the 11th day of July, 1808.
Thomas D. Simkins and William Simkins, an infant by Thomas D. Simkins, his guardian, Plaintiffs. Against Coventon Simkins, John Simkins, Defendants. John Brickhouse, Junior, and George Lewis, Defendants.  The complainants having filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Coventon Simkins one of the defendants, is out of this commonwealth, it is ordered, that the said Coventon Simkins do enter his appearance to this suit on the first day of November Court next, and give security for performing the decree that may be made in this case, or the Court will on that day proceed in the suit as like manner as if an appearance had been entered; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County, and published in the Publick Ledger for two months successively.  Teste, Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hustings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Complainant. Against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased, Defendant.  The defendant 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 motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough.  A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808.
Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty-one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Slater, widow and devisee for life of John Slater, deceased, Richard and William S. Slater, sons and devisees of the said John Slater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb, an infant under the age of twenty-one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Slater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Slater, deceased, Defendants.  On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb 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 Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, 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.
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 10th day of July, 1808.
Alexander Love, Plaintiff. Against Alexander Falconer, and John Hamill, Defendants.  The Defendant Falconer, 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 this Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of November Court next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper of the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County.  A Copy, Teste, Wm. Wilson, Jun. C. N. C.
NOTICE.
The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent—all those indebted, as well as those who have claims against them, are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or J. B. Cunningham, who are fully authorised to liquidate the business of said concern.
William Pennock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
Norfolk, July 13, 1808. The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of Wilson & Cunningham.
Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
NOW LANDING On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM. C. & F. Whittle. September 2.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 22, 1808. To all whom it may concern, be it known, that the mercantile house of GREENHOW & COLE is this day dissolved. The Subscriber will dispose of His well assorted Stock in Trade, on terms specified in the Enquirer, of Richmond, under this date; and it is not sold before the first day of October next by wholesale, they will be retailed (nothing preventing) at very reduced prices for CASH ONLY. 16t RO. GREENHOW.
SACK SALT, For Sale by MOSES MYERS. September 7.  LIBERAL PRICES FOR NEGRO BOYS, From 7 to 12 years old. ROBERT BARR of Kentucky, near Lexington, is desirous of purchasing from forty to fifty Boys; he is now on a trip to Philadelphia, but intends to return to this place about the first of next month—meantime, those who are disposed to sell, will give Mr. SAMUEL COLEMAN, of Norfolk, information thereof, who, upon seeing the Boys in Norfolk, and being satisfied with the title, is authorised to purchase, conditionally. Sept. 9. tf
FOR SALE, 500 sacks Liverpool fine SALT, 5000 bushels Cadiz do. best quality. 36 crates Queen's Ware, consisting chiefly of Plates and Dishes; 5000 wt. German Steel. JAMES YOUNG. September 7.
FOR SALE On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stowed SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5.
FOR SALE, 12,000 bushels fine Liverpool SALT, By Moses Myers. Who has now landing, and will continue to have a constant Supply of Superfine FLOUR, of new wheat for family use, from the Mays Mill. September 2.
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscribers; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. Who has in Store, A few thousand bushels Liverpool stowed SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 13. tf
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth suit coat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th December last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina. JOHN WALKER. 11m August 25.
Ten Dollars Reward. Deserted from Gosport Navy Yard, July 28, 1808, BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, a Private in the Marine Service, 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dark hair, light eyes, and fair complexion. Edward Hall, Lieut. M. C. August 17.
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
Norfolk Drawbridge. The Directors have declared a dividend of Fifty Six Cents on the Stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 10th inst. which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th August next. William Cammack, Treasurer. July 13.
NOTICE. All persons are forwarded from credit-ing my Wife CATHARINE IYES, on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from this date. The utmost rigour of the law will be enforced against any one who is detected in harbouring her. Robert Ives. 7*
NOTICE Is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of THOMAS BARK, deceased, the 1st of December next, properly attested; all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought indiscriminately—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by Peter Foster, Executor. August 24.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hustings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808. Cornelius Cruywaygan, Complainant. Against Maritz Bozell and Moses Myers, Defendants.  The defendant Maritz Bozell 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 now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Bozell, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July 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 said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Bozell in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the fifth quality Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt-Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violier, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Even's best Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Liverpool, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. tf
The Rt. Hon. Charles James Fox's Historical Work. Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. and Birch & Small, Announce that they have just received from London, and will speedily publish, The HISTORY of the early part of the Reign of JAMES THE SECOND, By the Right Hon. CHARLES JAMES FOX. To which is prefixed, a copious Address to the reader, by Lord Holland, under whose care it was published: and an Appendix, containing the Correspondence between Louis the 14th and Mr. Hamilton on English affairs. Correspondence between the Earl of Sunderland and the Bishop of Oxford, respecting Mr. Locke. The Bill for the preservation of the King's person. Account of Rumbold, from Lord Fountainhall's M. S. memoirs. It will be comprised in one handsome octavo volume—price 2 dollars. 50 cents in boards. The copy from which they print cost 30s sterling, in London. September 5. 1aw3w
ADVERTISEMENT. To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1806. This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns impart his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in.—The gentleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances. He left his native country in March 1806.—He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740, and married M. E. His brother John who was elder than him, had died before 1806. He was born in the parish of B. where the estate of his ancestors is. Educated at I. in the county of R. and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia. July 15. tf
LANDING This Day from the Schooner Adventure and brig Eliza, 55 hhds. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by Moses Myers. July 6. tf
We have for SALE on our Wharf, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 238 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt Jamaica Coffee, in hhds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Laguna do. 50 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Iveya, 8500 do St Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Is and 5000 do coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hhds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. July 13. tf
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Druemond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Druemond. February 2. tf
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the Schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superior Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, as to be difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the attention of the most stretch of medical investigation. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescriptions in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtues of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vendued, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed.
I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland. I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor. I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plum-street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatism pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatism affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR.
The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk. ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea-voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO. Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Black- ing, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse. The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book-Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIR-VELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had, The IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID. For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. 1awly
Two thousand Spanish HIDES, For Sale by William Plume, & Co. June 6. tf
WILLIAM PENNOCK Has removed his Counting-Room to No. 4. on his own wharf. July 29. tf
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation.—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 80 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New-York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few barrels Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26. tf
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM DAVIS, deceased, are requested to come forward and make payment; those to whom said estate is indebted are desired to bring in their claims authenticated. William Dickson, Executor Portsmouth, July 22. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.