Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-10-22 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 22, 1806.
[NO. 42.]
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 SALE, The fine New P. of Boat Schooner COMET, burthen about 130 tons, will sail uncommonly fast, built in the very best manner, and will be sold very low. For terms apply to Mr. Litchfield on board, at New-ton's wharf, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. October 17. 3w 271
FOR SALE, FREIGHT or CHARTER, One half or the whole of the New Schooner ELIZA, of Norfolk, In complete order for taking a Cargo; she is a well built vessel, her timber is mostly mulberry and cedar, burthen 700 barrels. For terms apply to William Nelson, October 17. tf 267 Maxwell's wharf.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, master, burthen 420 bds.—Two thirds of a freight will be accepted to any part of Europe. Apply to Josiah Cowper, or C. & F. Whittle. October 13. tf 234
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The good ship JOHN & AVICE, J. L. Baker, master, burthen 160 tons. ALSO, The Brig HARRIET, John Willis, master, burthen 100 tons, can be read to receive a cargo at any time. For terms, apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry.
Who offers for Sale, 27 Casks Brown Stout, containing 6 3/4 doz. each, Imported in the Ship John and Avice, from London, and 2,500 bushels excellent Salt, from Crooked-Island, on board the Brig Harriet. October 13. tf 250
For Sale or Charter, The remarkable fine Ship DUMFRIES, not yet two years old; built in the best of the best materials, and well found, burthen 370 tons per register—she may be had much under the first cost, and on liberal credit. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Who have imported in the above Ship from Rotterdam, Holland Geneva; Cologne Mill Stones, 3 feet 8, 4 feet, and 4 feet 4; Sheathing Paper, &c. &c. October 10. tf 247
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY, Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Peterburg, or to T. & W. A. Aristed. October 10. tf 248
For Liverpool, The very excellent Ship MENTOR, Stephen Waterman, master, two years old, an half old, and burthen 350 bds.—he is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 23th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or N. Heron. Oct. 8. tf 259
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED, Capt. in Patch, 2 years old, 420 bushels burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in all this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to Christopher Fry. October 7. tf 235
For SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogsheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202
For Liverpool, The good Ship LURA, Thomas Hood, master, burthen about 260 hds. Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure.
Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do Fartherware. And in Store, 8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 73 crates Fartherware; 38 Hogsheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do.; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 hds. Cogniac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Castile Soap; 25 baskets 12 cases Anniseed. 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 193
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery, to a port in France, burthen 300 hogsheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
For ANTWERP, The good Ship PATSEY, David C. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—For the remainder, about 500 bales of cotton are wanted, which will be taken at a moderate freight, if application be immediately made to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & Co. Richmond; Rambaut, Gerson, & Co. Peterburg, or to James Maurice, & Co. August 25. tf 109
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship JASON, Titus Salter, master, burthen 240 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. August 29. tf 190
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary, Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf 102
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 bds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, having excellent accommodations apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf 98
For Freight or Charter, The Ship JUNO, Thomas Ritson, master, burthen 3000 barrels Flour, or 375 bds. Tobacco; will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. ALSO, The Ship COURTNEY, Wm. Bryant, master, burthen 1800 barrels Flour, or 250 hogsheads Tobacco; now ready to receive a cargo. ALSO, The Ship INDUSTRY, Noah Wright, master, burthen 3000 barrels Flour, or 375 hogsheads Tobacco, now at City Point, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. William Pennock. Sept. 22. tf 199
Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 23. tf 128
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
FOR SALE, A PEW in the Presbyterian Church. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. October 13. tf 259
Confectionary, Cordials, &c. THANKFUL for the encouragement I received for the last two months, I beg leave to inform the inhabitants of Norfolk, and merchants in the country, that from the very great care and attention I pay to my distillery, I can offer them an extensive assortment of choice CORDIALS, wholesale and retail. I have begun the Paste Work, and besides Sugar Cakes, Biscuits, Shoes, Houses, Baskets, &c. I am working several new and elegant pieces, upon which merchants will make one hundred per cent. as upon all other Confectionary articles. A. Labarben. Oct. 15. tf 260 No 96, Main-Street
FOR SALE, 400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf 265
FOR SALE, 50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 245
FOR SALE, 430 Shares MARINE STOCK, For Cash—Enquire of the Editor of this Paper. August 23. tf 113
SALT. 11,000 bush. Liverpool Blown SALT, loose and in sacks, on board the Ship Juno, captain Ritson, will be sold low if applied for immediately. William Pennock. Sept. 22. tf 200
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Mar-tinique CORDIALS. Oct. 7. tf 233  10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES, 700 Groce CORKS, 500 lb. excellent GLUE, 11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS, 105 Boxes Window GLASS, 175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS, 27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. July 28. 3m 25
LOTTERY  Of Looking Glasses and Framed Prints.
DAVID FORBES, CARVER & GILDER, proposes to dispose of his whole stock of Looking Glasses and Fine Prints, done by the first masters in London, by way of Lottery, by the following Scheme:— 578 Tickets, at $ 2 50 are $ 1445 1st Prize, one pair Drawing-Room Looking Glasses, and one pair Pictures, } 100 2 do. one Convex Mirror, and a Print of the Fisheries; The death of Gen. Montgomery, and a large Dressing Box, 50 dolls. each. } 100 2 do. 2 Looking Glasses, each $ 35 $ 70 3 do. " " " 22 66 4 do. " " " 20 80 4 do. " " " 18 72 2 do. " " " 17 34 4 do. " " " 16 64 10 do. " " " 14 140 7 do. " " " 12 84 6 do. " " " 11 66 6 do. " " " 10 60 10 do. " " " 9 90 3 do. " " " 8 24 6 do. " " " 7 42 13 do. " " " 6 78 7 do. " " " 5 35 16 do. " " " 4 64 8 do. " " " 3 50 28 8 do. " " " 3 24 62 do. " " " 2 124 184 Prizes, $ 1445 394 Blanks, As the Prizes wholly consist of Looking Glasses and Prints, they are too numerous to mention; he has only mentioned the three capital prizes, the rest will be exhibited every forenoon from nine to one, at the Hotel Tavern, lately occupied by Mr. Benbridge, on Main-Street, near the Exchange Coffee-House, where Tickets will be Sold at two dollars fifty cents each Oct. 17. 7* 2/8
BILLS OF EXCHANGE, drawn by Edward Stopford, Esq. commander of his majesty's ship Chichester, at 30 days sight, on the commissioners of the navy, for repairs to the said ship. Apply to William Gray. October 17. tf 370
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix, 5 bales Oznaburghs and Ticklenburghs—entitled to drawback James Young. October 17. tf 272
At Private Sale, 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Saunas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilli Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Cadders; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 1/2 Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thickets and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low for cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17. tf 269
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 6, Main-Street—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Alum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality, Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Gum Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALL-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MACHINES, URINALS, BRISTLE PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHEN FARMAN; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 95
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received per Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, } Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carrets and Carpeting; 100 keys Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
FALL GOODS. The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper. J. & W. Southgate. Sept. 12. 2m 173  For Sale on board the Ship Dumfries, A few boxes of Glass, 2 feet by 1 3/4; a case of Dutch Quilts; a few pieces Pickenburghs; handsome German Baskets and Table Mats; a quantity of Stone Jugs and Butter Pots; also, a few Stone B. tiles, for bottling Cider. October 13. tf 233
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterl. in approved endorsed Bills or, or payable in London at six days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 198
We have for SALE, on low terms, 18 Pipes, London particular 11 Hogsheads } Madeira WINE, 3 Qr. Casks } A Cargo of Ice of May SALT, 500 Sacks Liverpool stoved do. 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 87
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Schooner Father and Sons, capt. Hinkins, from London, part of their supply of FALL GOODS, consisting of a handsome assortment of Best superfine broad Cloths, and Cassimeres; fashionable Waistcoating; Gentlemen's Beaver and patent Silk Hats; silk, cotton, and worsted Hosiery; fine Irish Linens; Diapers, Sheetings, and Long Lawns; handsome furniture Calicoes; a few elegant Ladies' Shawls, and a variety of Fancy Articles. They are in expectation of receiving by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of Woolens, Hardware, &c. &c. Which will make their assortment very general, and which they will dispose of on the lowest terms by wholesale or retail, for cash or good paper. Sept. 5. tf 152
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West India or country produce, 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 12 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do.; 1 do. Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Farnamights, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfthicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and Mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calico—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
The Subscriber offers for Sale the following Merchandise on reasonable terms, 50 casks Nails and Spikes, assorted. 6 do. Hoes do. 5 do. Smoothing Irons; 1 do. Axes, assorted, A few pair fire Dogs and Irons; 6 doz. Spades, 3 boxes half pint Tumblers, Window Glass, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, 2 Time Pieces; a quantity of Jugs and Butter Pots, 40 jugs Split Pease; a few bags Pepper, A few hds. Molasses; 15 hds. low land Tobacco, ALSO, A brick DWELLING-HOUSE, slated, 26 by 32 feet, and nearly finished with the best materials, situated on a pleasant lot on Cumberland-street, in fee simple, 150 feet deep by 33 feet 5 inches front. Robert Gibson. October 13. tf 262
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marseilles, 600 hds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 173 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Canes; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Coffee. For Sale by Moses Myers. Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 120 hds. good Sugar, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 50 pipes Weymer Gin; Nozemity Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and late of May SALT. October 13. tf 233

TO PRINTERS.
The Editor of this Paper having received a new font of Letter from London, offers for sale the font of BOURGEOIS which has been lately used for the Publick Ledger; it originally contained 600 lb. has been used little more than two years, and with care.—A specimen of this Letter may be seen by referring to our editorial articles for some time past.
Also for Sale with the above, or separate, 300 lb. Pica, which has been very little used—and a few kegs of British PRINTING-INK, of good quality.
LEDGER-OFFICE, October 13th, 1806.
The Editors of Papers, who have, or who may hereafter publish the statement of capt. Stephen Webber, of the barque Hope, respecting the treatment of captain John Hipkins to him, and a part of his crew, are requested to say that captain Hipkins is now absent on a voyage, and that it is hoped by his friends that the publick will not judge until he can be heard in his justification.
Norfolk, Oct. 22, 1806.
Miranda.—We have been favoured with the perusal of several letters from respectable gentlemen with general Miranda. One under date of August 18th, from the island of Aruba, says—"I am just informed that our brave companions, taken in the schooners Bee and Bacchus, were all safe about 20 days past. I mention this circumstance the more particularly, as it will be interesting to their friends in New-York, and to whom you will be pleased to communicate the same." Another letter, dated Aruba, August 30th, says—"It was sometime ago reported, that the governor of Caraccas had executed some of our people, who were taken in the schooners, but the report is totally void of any foundation, as a man is just come in from Porto Cavello, who left them there all well fifteen days ago.—He says, they are kept closely confined in a place distinct from the other prisoners, but are otherwise, exceedingly well treated."—And a third letter from Aruba, dated September 3d, says—"I feel happy to have it in my power to assure you that all our prisoners, taken in the schooners, were perfectly well at Porto Cavello 12 days ago; they are closely confined, but otherwise well treated, and the Spanish government is afraid to take any harsh steps, as they see the British government are joined with general Miranda, and dread retaliation."
One of the above letters also says—"It affords me much satisfaction to inform you that on the 24th of August the Galatea frigate, Capt. Sayre, joined us here, having been sent by admiral Cochrane for the purpose. Capt. Sayre also informs us that the Osprey sloop of war may hourly be expected to join us. The Bachante sloop of war, from Jamaica, capt. Dacres, is cruising on this station and frequently at anchor with us. Our naval force is at present sufficient, and we only wait for intelligence from our dispatches to Barbadoes and Jamaica when we shall proceed to our next point of operation; which I am informed is one that will be tenable, and where we shall make a stand until our force is adequate to progress in the country."
(N. Y. Com. Ad.)
Captain Robins, who left Curracoa on the 28th of September, informs us that general Miranda continued at Aruba, where he had landed his troops, who were reported to be sickly; and that a British frigate had left him.
(N. Y. Mer. Ad.)
Captain Ray, from Jamaica, informs us that a most violent hurricane was experienced at Crooked Island on the 13th of September, which destroyed several houses and a number of plantations.
Ibid.
Dispatches have been received by government from Mr. Munroe our minister at the court of London. Their contents have not transpired. However, from the cordiality which appears to subsist between the British and our Representatives, we may at least augur they are of an agreeable purport.
Wash. Fed.
By late advices from the Mediterranean, we learn that war has been declared between the Bey of Tunis and the Dey of Algiers; occasioned by the refusal of Tunis to pay the stipulated tribute to Algiers, in which the former is said to be countenanced by the Porte. The Bey of Tunis has raised an army of 70,000 men, and the Dey of Algiers one of 60,000; the latter with the avowed purpose of attacking Tunis.—His troops manifested some reluctance to marching, until they were tempted by the offer of the plunder of the town. No accounts have been received of the meeting of these armies, from which we may expect a bloody combat. The Tunisian cruisers had already entered the harbours of Algiers; and committed considerable depredations; and Algiers had sent out several cruisers to intercept Melli Melli.
Nat. Int.
The Paris Argus of the 30th August says.—"We do not share the opinion of the Journalists of London, upon the effect which some fresh triumph of their navy would produce. It is not upon any point of the ocean that the contest subsisting between France and England can be henceforth decided. The question hitherto was, Great Britain should preserve the dominion of her influence upon the continent: this first and principal point has been irrevocably determined in the plains of Austerlitz. The second question that remains to be resolved, and which is an inevitable consequence of the former, is, how long the nations of the continent shall remain excluded from the common domain of the sea and submitted to the yoke which England imposes upon their commerce and their industry.—This second conquest is, it is true, not yet performed; but all nations are interested in it as well as the French, and all Europe is ready to undertake it.—The negotiations with England are still carrying on with activity."
[Publicist.
The rara avis in terris of HORACE, is at length found in Botany Bay. The western part of that country abounds with black swans, many of which have been lately imported.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE STAR.
SIR,
The following singular coincidence may furnish matter for reflection to the curious. It has been generally admitted that the Roman Empire, after passing under seven different forms of Government (or seven heads) was divided into ten kingdoms in Europe (the ten horns of Daniel and John), and that, notwithstanding the various changes Europe has undergone, the number of kingdoms were generally about ten.
It is not a little surprising that the Heads of the Family of Napoleon, who has effected such a change in the same Empire, are exactly seven, viz.
 1. NAPOLEON.  2. JOSEPH, king of Italy.  3. LOUIS, king of Holland.  4. JEROME.  5. MURAT, duke of Berg and Cleves.  6. Cardinal FESCH.  7. BEAUHARNOIS, the adopted son of BUONAPARTE. 
And also, that the Members of the New Federation are just ten, viz.
 1. Bavaria  2. Wirtemberg  3. Baden  4. Darmstadt  5. Nassau  6. Vsembourg  7. Hohenrollern  8. Arenberg  9. Salm  10. Leyen. 
It is also remarkable, that in the man's name, Napoleon Buonaparte, there are precisely three times 6 letters—
NAPOLEON BUON APARTE.
6 6 6 666
And in his name is contained the name given by John to the king of the Locusts, who is called APOLEON, or the Destroyer. 9th August. A. B.
We this day offer to our readers, a further extract from the pamphlet from which we extracted so largely into our last, "An answer into an Inquiry, &c." The author now offers his ideas, of what ought to be
"THE TERMS OF PEACE."
Were we to make peace for ourselves alone, without desiring any stipulation in favour of the continent, we should be entitled not only to the cession in sovereignty of all we have conquered, but to further sacrifices from France and her allies. They have no prospect of either taking any of our settlements, or of re-capturing any of their own. To us the way is cleared for further conquest. Hanover is all the enemy can offer in return; and no one will maintain that the restoration of Hanover is of equal importance to us as the cessation of disastrous war to France. In order, however, to ameliorate the condition of the continent, we are willing both to forego the flattering prospect of successful hostility, and to restore a considerable part of our conquests.
A renewal of hostilities on the continent it is obvious would lead only to fresh disasters, and to the further aggrandizement of France. It is equally apparent that the safety, nay the existence of every power in Europe which yet retains a portion of independence, can be maintained only by a deep impression of its danger from France, by a wise and diligent improvement of its resources, and by the cultivation of confidential intercourse with every state which is not under the control of the common enemy. Austria can derive her safety only from a radical amelioration of her whole system. Let Prussia, less fertile in resources, less firm in the attachment of her subjects, beware of throwing more weight into the hands of a power of which she may become the next victim. Even Russia must double the number of her gallant soldiers, and the energies of her vast empire, to retain at present any share of influence in the commonwealth of Europe, or to prevent her trembling hereafter before that power which may attack her after laying the intervening states prostrate at her feet.
While we deprecate the renewal of hostilities on the continent, we cannot too strongly urge an adherence to continental interests in a negotiation with France. Endangered, like the rest of Europe, by her fatal preponderance, our common safety can be found only in those provisions which, obtained by sacrifices on our part, shall arrest her career of aggression against weaker states. Such has in general been the policy of this country: a policy equally wise and generous; and which, if at present boldly urged and steadily persisted in, will procure us not only honourable terms of peace, but conditions of substantial security for ourselves and our allies. Let no consideration detach us in negotiation from Russia. Russia, the only independent power on the continent, represents, in conjunction with Britain, the commonwealth of Europe against France. Were we to treat separately, our artful enemy might offer to each more tempting conditions, out our union and firmness alone can successfully assert the cause of Europe, and procure for us the grounds of solid peace.
By the acquisition of all Italy, and especially of Venetian Dalmatia, France has opened a direct road to the heart of the Turkish empire. On the importance of Venice, and her territory, let us consult the author of the Inquiry into the State of the Nation. "The commerce of Venice does not occupy at present less than 400 vessels belonging to the port of Venice alone. In its better days the number of these was tenfold. The naval arsenal of that city is famous, and the neighbouring harbours perfectly well adapted to the purposes of trade.—The coast of Dalmatia, with the islands, possesses more fine ports with strong fortifications, than any in the world. Nona, Zara, Sebenico, Trau, Spalatro, Castel Nuovo, Matero, Lesina, Corcyra, are but a few of the harbours impregnable to attack, and commanding every commercial advantage, which have now fallen into the hands of the Cislepine and its masters. It is unnecessary to state how prodigious an accession of trade and force this must, in a short time, secure to France; and how paramount it must render her superiority in the Mediterranean. Whether we now attempt to defend Sicily, or avert the downfall of Turkey and the seizure of Egypt, we shall feel the consequences of the treaty of Presburg in every operation of the war."
After publishing to the country so formidable a representation of the importance of Venice and Dal-
matia, our ministry cannot fail, in their negotiations, to be actuated by the necessity of a barrier in this direction against France. In the projected dismemberment of the Turkish empire, Buonaparte will not now be contented with Egypt as his share. He will desire to add Greece to Egypt, and Albania to Greece. His order for the release of the Russian shipping is like his discharge of the Russian prisoners last war, the first of a series of insidious steps by which he expects to blind the court of St. Petersburg to his ambition, and to lure her to participate in his schemes of aggrandizement. He will tempt Russia to co-operate with him in the partition of Turkey, by offering her Constantinople and the heart of the empire, pretending to desire for himself, at first, only the maritime part; he will flatter himself, with his characteristic perfidy, that Russia having, by aiding in this nefarious design, will become embroiled with Britain, he will have the means of expelling her from her new acquisitions; and that seizing for himself the whole of Turkey, he will insure the acquiescence of Russia in his future usurpations by the threats of immediate war—threats by which he has long overawed Austria, and by which he vainly thought to intimidate Britain.
It is therefore the part of Britain to rouse the jealousy of Russia on the side of Turkey, and not only to confirm to her the retention of Corfu, but to stipulate to her the possession of such a barrier on the side of Turkey against Dalmatia, as shall enable her to withstand either the secret intrigues or the open violence of France.
Malta is now less necessary to France, but doubly important to Great Britain. It is no longer required by Buonaparte as a stepping-stone to Egypt, but is indispensable to Britain as a central station, from which to detach her squadrons in order to assert, in conjunction with Russia, the integrity of the Turkish empire, or to impede its downfall, should Russia, seduced by the pernicious intrigues of France, concur in the base partition. Malta therefore must be ceded to Britain, for we can intrust it to the honour and courage of a British garrison alone. Since the acquisition of Venice and Dalmatia to France, the cession of Malta is no longer so important a sacrifice on her part as formerly. We are therefore not only entitled to its retention, but justified in considering that its cession by no means affords us an equal degree of satisfaction and security, as it would have done previous to the late conquests of France. While the cession of Malta to Britain is therefore indispensable, it by no means supersedes either the necessity of the justice of a further barrier against France to be held by Russia on the side of Dalmatia.
The cession of Malta having long been the point of honour between France and England, it is important that it should be couched in the terms least offensive to France. It could either be provided for by a secret article, or, if it be deemed better to insert it at once into the body of the treaty, it could be accompanied by an enumeration of the late acquisitions of France, in order to make it appear in its real light—not of a concession, but of an equivalent.
The retention of the Cape is obviously dictated by the avowed designs of France upon India. The Cape is highly important to our trade; it is the intermediate climate to season our troops to the burning sun of India; the station from which we can threaten Mauritius when the ambition of France again forces us into war; above all, the retention of the Cape is imperiously required by the absolute subjection of Holland, to France. If you restore the Cape to Holland you make it a depot to France for the assemblage of armaments against India.
The situation of our unfortunately the king of Naples, calls for our assistance. If we cannot restore him to his throne, let us afford him a testimony of our fidelity, and procure if possible some alleviation of his calamities.
These considerations suggest the following outline of peace. Britain on condition of retaining Malta and the Cape, which no power can wrest from her, will forego the advantages of a state of war which is every where successful, and submit to that increase of strength in France and her allies, which will be the speedy consequence of peace. She will restore all her other conquests and acknowledge the past changes on the continent, provided France give up Hanover, consent to the establishment of a Russian barrier on the side of Dalmatia, and give assurance that no more changes in the state of Europe shall be attempted.
The treaty of Amiens does not afford a valid argument against these conditions. It is an example indeed of less satisfactory terms obtained under an equally favourable combination of circumstances. But the treaty of Amiens is now acknowledged to have been a compact in terms altogether inadequate to our just demands. At that time the nation weary of war, expected to enjoy in peace the blessings of tranquility. A pacific ministry, anxious to meet the wishes of the country, and conceiving that to render Buonaparte moderate, it was only required to set, on our part, an example of moderation, made concessions evidently inconsistent with our just rights, and, as the event proved, impolitic in their operation. Nothing could justify the treaty of Amiens, but the expectation that it would lead to complete and permanent tranquility. Buonaparte has taught us, that to yield to him is not the way to accomplish so desirable an object. Once deceived, let us beware of again buying our experience at so dear a rate.
Lord Grenville will subscribe, without hesitation, to the inadequacy of the treaty of Amiens; but there is another feature in our situation, to which it may be necessary to request his lordship's attention. If his lordship continue to attach as much importance to continental co-operation, and the impossibility of its renewal, a strong argument for peace. I have already admitted, that it is highly improbable that the efforts of Britain alone, confined as they necessarily are to the sea, and operating on distant parts of the French empire, can effect any alteration in its interior. But it is equally obvious, that all the victories of France have proceeded from her enemies vainly persisting in the hope to assail her by land with effect. We had to act our part by sea, and we alone have performed it with success. In the years of continental operations, these successes have been clouded by the disasters of our allies, but when we have been left alone in the struggle, they have shone forth with undiminished lustre. In 1797 the Emperor of Germany was forced to withdraw from our alliance, and the lot of Britain, it was predicted, would be either an immediate invasion, or a humiliating peace. We replied to the gloomy
presages by the victory of the Nile. In 1799 Austria reanimating, took up arms, and although at first eminently successful, was in the succeeding year compelled to acknowledge the superiority of her rival. Britain, become again the only object of the vengeance of France, achieves, unaided, the victory of Copenhagen, and the conquest of Egypt. In 1803, Buonaparte re-echoes the vulgar opinion, in defying us to contend single-handed with France. We have decided the question; and how complete would have been our triumph, and the disgrace of France, had our victories not been clouded by the disasters of the continent!
In the present state of France, the efforts of the universe against her, by land, would be unavailing. Our safety and superiority are assured by her inability to attack us otherwise than with troops weakened and divided by the obstructions to their passage by sea. In contemplating the relative situation of Britain and France, the mind, overcome by the disasters of Austria, views Britain as vanquished by the humiliation of her ally. But Austria has already paid, and dearly paid, the price of peace. That question is therefore at rest, and it remains for Britain to exact in her turn, from France and her allies, the price of cessation from successful hostility. By sea, France is at present as completely humbled as when Britain dictated peace in 1763. She is now indeed all-powerful on the continent, but that power to us who have defied it, can cause no intimidation. The just effect of a sense of that power on our negotiation should be, that we avoid all haughtiness, while we adhere more firmly to those demands of security which her preponderance renders indispensable. Let us offer accordingly the restoration of every conquest we have made from France herself, and confine our acquisitions to a partial retention of the possessions of her allies.
The cessation of continental war necessarily reduces the contest to maritime operations. In these the discovery of the plan of forcing the enemy to close action, by breaking the line, has doubled our former superiority. It puts an end to all evasive manoeuvres, and leads promptly to that direct trial of skill and courage, in which it seems the birthright of our countrymen to be irresistible. A French fleet cannot now as formerly, get away after exchanging a few broadsides; they have now no alternative, but to sacrifice half their ships, or come to a general engagement. The result of a battle is no longer the capture of few vessels, but the almost entire annihilation of the enemy's squadron. The accessions of strength to France by land, great as they have been, are equalled by the increase of our naval ascendancy; and were the fleets of Europe to assail us with united strength, the result would be to us a series of brilliant victories. No proposition therefore can be more radically erroneous, than that Britain must make peace because the continent is unable to co-operate with her.
Every view of our situation justifies the demand of favourable conditions. The sentiments of the country are in unison with this opinion, and to yield to the enemy will cause the downfall of the present administration.
Having answered that part of the Inquiry which contains so strong a recommendation of peace, and given an outline of the conditions on which, or on equivalent terms alone, we ought to disarm, it remains to enquire into the probability of the conclusion of a treaty at the present juncture.
L I T E R A R Y.
PREFACE.
TO THE AMERICAN EDITION OF THE LIFE OF WILLIAM PITTS.
[Published in Philadelphia by J. Watts.]
In the harmonious family of literature, History and Biography are sisters. They are twins; and both are beautiful. The port of the one is stately and martial, but the air of the other, if less dignified, is more alluring. One generally commands us to repair to the cabinet or the camp, while the other beckons us to the bower. History has respectful and stanch friends; but Biography has stanch passionate lovers. There are some who are indifferent to the claims of the first, but there are none who do not admire the winning grace and sensible conversation of the latter.
To drop the allusion: Experience and observation instruct the reflecting portion of mankind that we are less interested in a narrative of the intrigues of courts, the schemes of cabinets, and the vicissitudes of war than in the lives of men, who have given birth to such events, and who have stood foremost in the phalanx of statesmen, and in the camps of the valiant.
In describing the conflicts of Peloponnesus, and the horrors of the Athenian pestilence, the story, even of Thucydides, is sometimes tiresome; while the retreat of the Ten Thousand, and the Commentaries of Cesar afford us perpetual delight, because we discern so distinctly the portraits of Xenophon and Julius. We are instructed by Mr. Hume's chapters, in which are detailed, with so much clearness of method, and felicity of expression, the battles of the barons, and the politics of the Plantagenets; but the vivid pictures of the jealousy of Elizabeth, and the misfortunes of Mary, are contemplated with more pleasure. From the history of a campaign we turn with a sort of alacrity to the memoirs of the minister, by whom it was planned. We often prefer anecdotes to historical narration, and domestick to civil history. The enormous tomes of Thuanus are seldom consulted, and, perhaps, never were digested; but with what eager curiosity do we gaze at the slightest incident in the life of a Burke!
This peculiar interest, which biography always excites, will of course induce men to snatch, with more than ordinary eagerness, Annals of such a life as that of the youngest son of Chatham. The name of Pitt is a passport to renown; and in the deliberate opinion of the writer of this article, the late premier of England is entitled to the gratitude and admiration of the present and future generations, for
HIS POLITICAL SAGACITY, HIS LOFTY AND INTREPID SPIRIT, HIS CONSUMMATE ELOQUENCE, AND HIS SPOTLESS INTEGRITY.
The sagacity of Mr. Pitt, as a statesman, has been fully demonstrated, by his uniform policy with respect to the French revolution. By the side of Edmund Burke he was the first to discern, and the first to oppose, the march of that anarchic fiend. The course of events, from the assembling of the French notables, down to the death of the late premier of England, has made manifest this momentous truth,

that the counsels of Pitt and Burke have actually saved, from political perdition, not only Great Britain, but America, and every country, where even a shadow of legitimate government can be discerned. In the eventful years of 1792 and 1793, the spirit of the French reformers appeared so often, that it was impossible to mistake its character or its objects. The first was of a class more baleful, bloody and malignant, than those execrated madmen, whom we enrol among the monsters of depravity, the Tiberiuses, the Neros, and the Domitians. The second were, not secretly, but avowedly, not with insidious hypocrisy, but with flagrant impudence, to establish atheism, to deride morals, to annihilate monarchy and rank, to violate property, to new model justice; and, as it has been described in the words of ardent eloquence and just indignation, to force upon the subjects of every government French freedom in the loathsome form of "an irrational, unprincipled, proscriptive, plundering, ferocious, bloody, and tyrannical DEMOCRACY." Against so execrable and so profligate a project, a scheme as visionary as it was impious and infamous, Pitt exercised all the energies of his soul, and all the powers of his voice; as it has been elegantly expressed, he encountered the political frenzy as Hercules encountered the Cretan bull. He triumphed; and his country is still independent and free, without universal suffrage, or French fraternity, the speeches of a Marat, or the massacres of a Robespierre.
The loftiness and intrepidity of his spirit were visible even in his juvenile years. Nothing could be more evincive of the proud consciousness of mental power than his early declaration that he would not accept of a subaltern place in any administration. The proofs of his political courage, of that "courage of the cabinet, which is far better and less vulgar than that of the field," are to be found in almost every act of his publick life; and this sort of intrepidity was never more stoutly, more stedfastly, and more gallantly displayed, than in hours of the most tremendous peril. The highest degree of credit we must assign him, when we take a cursory view of the state of Europe and of the world during his administration. From the common cause when the king of Prussia was a deserter; when the hopes of the allied powers were completely deferred; when the army of the duke of Brunswick melted away like the snows of spring; when the duke of York was defeated and disgraced in Holland; when petitions for pernicious reform, and petitions from seditious clubs crowded the bureau of state, and covered every office table; when treason and rebellion began to show their miscreant front a threat his way: when he was continually assailed by the keenest weapons of a vindictive and a formidable opposition, armed at all points for the combat; when Mutiny was raging in the navy, and Revolt in Ireland had made "confusion worse confounded;" when the Bank of England sought in vain for coiners competent to the claims of the creditor: when Windham's well-planned expedition to Quiberon proved disastrous; and when, at length, there arose in the French hemisphere a new star of dazzling brilliancy, but of horrid portent, threatening, like a comet, the destruction of "half the nations," and "with fear of change perplexing monarchs;" yet, "in an hour so rude," when stout hearts fail, and bright faculties become troubled, if not overpowered, the fortitude, valour, and perseverance of Pitt were never more triumphantly conspicuous. He not only gazed stedfastly at all this array of terrors, but advanced to meet, and checked, if he did not wholly vanquish, the enemy.
His consummate eloquence has not only been extolled by his friends, but admitted by his foes. So sweet and voluble was his discourse, that, if his logic did not always convince, his rhetorick was sure to please. He was a powerful, artful, luminous, and correct speaker. His impromptu orations were wonderfully correct and elegant. His talent for explaining a perplexed subject, the precision of his periods, the classical purity of his style, and the temper and address he displayed in debate, are circumstances familiar to every polite and every political reader. For that energetic and majestick manner which in the late earl of Chatham sometimes approached towards haughtiness and arrogance, the son was equally conspicuous. His voice was sometimes terrible, and his satire acrimonious.
His reputation or integrity and disinterestedness was never sullied by the slightest stain. On the contrary, by living on a moderate income, and dying in penurious, if not in embarrassed, circumstances, he showed to all the world that the vile blot of avarice never tarnished his bright escutcheon. If he were even in servitude, it was under the despotism of a nobler passion. In his immortal romance, Cervantes makes one of his personages remark, when required to render an account of his brief administration of a government, that in indigence he assumed, and in indigence he abdicated his office; that naked he came, and naked he went away; and concludes, with a logic which none may deny, that this alone was ample proof that he had governed like an angel.
On the whole, it may be confidently asserted, that since the time of Cecil and Walsingham, the councils of England have never been moulded by a wiser or more dexterous statesman; and since the time of cardinal Ximenes, perilous seasons have never been faced by a more intrepid minister. He has been arranged with the Colberis and Chathams. Even Mr. Sheridan, at a period of sharp animosity, has said of the man, by whom his genius was so often rebuked, that he was formed and fitted by nature to benefit his country, and to give it lustre ; and when Mr. Fox, in a mood of the strongest disgust had quitted his parliamentary duties, and visited Switzerland, Gibbon records, that, in a frank conversation, Fox drew such a portrait of his antagonist as one great man should always exhibit of another.
A volume displaying the biography of one so illustrious, of politics so staunch and sound, of eloquence so commanding, and of honour so bright, has entertained our attention, and we believe will captivate that of the American publick. Amusing notes, replete with information and anecdote, have been added by the suggestion of a judicious friend. These contain much of the political history of many of the chief friends and rivals of Mr. Pitt.
The writer cannot conclude this sketch without lamenting that, at a period so eventful as the present, the world should be deprived of the talents of such a statesman. In political crises of the most terrible aspect, it seems as if a Johnson, a Burke, or a Pitt, is potent to charm away, or defeat, all the demons of the tempest. Such men, with the might
of Shakespeare's Prospero, but with magick the most hallowed, can always control the inebriated madness of the desperate crew; and flame amazement among the confounded and the guilty.
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 17.
Yesterday evening was married, by the reverend Mr. Davis, at Bellevue, the residence of William Hodgson Esq. John Hopkins, Esq. of Richmond to Miss Cornelia Lee, daughter of the late William Lee, Esq. of Greenspring, in Virginia.
LONDON, Aug. 23.
The Paris Moniteur of the 14th August contains the following most important and affecting state paper, being the resignation of the high office of Emperor of Germany, by Francis Emperor of Austria.
VIENNA, Aug. 7.
"WE FRANCIS II. &c. "Since the peace of Presburg all our attention and all our care have been employed to fulfil with scrupulous fidelity, all the engagements contracted by that treaty, to preserve to our subjects the happiness of peace, to consolidate every where the amicable relations happily re-established, waiting to discover whether the changes caused by the peace would permit us to perform our important duties as chief of the Germanic empire, conformably to the capitulation of election.
"The consequence however which ensued from the articles of the treaty of Presburg, immediately after its publication and which still exist, and those events generally known, which have since taken place in the Germanic empire, have convinced us that it will be impossible, under these circumstances, to continue the obligations contracted by the capitulation of election, and even if, in reflecting on these political relations, it were possible to imagine a change of affairs, the convention of the 12th July, signed at Paris and ratified by the contracting parties relative to an entire separation of several considerable states of the empire, and their peculiar consideration, has entirely destroyed every such hope.
"Being thus convinced of the impossibility of being any longer enabled to fulfil the duties of our Imperial functions, we owe it to our principles and to our duty, to renounce a crown which was only valuable in our eyes, whilst we were able to enjoy the confidence of the electors, princes, and other states of the Germanic empire, and to perform the duties which were imposed upon us. We declare, therefore, by these presents, that we, considering as dissolved the ties which have hitherto so attached us to the states of the Germanic empire; that we, considering as extinguished by the confederation of the states of the Rhine, the charge in chief of the empire; and that we, considering ourselves thus acquitted of all our duties towards the Germanic empire, do resign the Imperial crown, and the Imperial government. We absolve, at the same time, the electors, princes, and states, and all that belong to the empire, particularly the members of the supreme tribunal, and other magistrates of the empire, from those duties by which they were united to us as the legal chief of the empire, according to the constitution.
"We also absolve all our German provinces and states of the empire from their reciprocal duties towards the Germanic empire, and we desire in incorporating them with our Austrian states as emperor of Austria, and of preserving them in those amicable relations subsisting with the neighbouring powers and states, that they should attain that height of prosperity and happiness which is the end of all our desires and the object of our dearest wishes.
"Done at our residence, under our Imperial seal. "FRANCIS." Vienna, the 6th Aug. 1806.
This is followed by the following Address in the subsequent Moniteur:
VIENNA, Aug. 8.
"WE FRANCIS II. &c. "In indicating the imperial government of the empire, we, considering it as the last effort of our care, and as an absolute duty, do express thus publicly a desire equally reasonable and just, that the persons who have hitherto been employed in the administration of justice and in diplomatick and other affairs, for the good of the whole empire, and for the service of the chief of the empire, should be suitably provided for.
"The care which all the states of the empire took of those persons who lost their places by the adai of the indemnity in 1803, induces us to hope that the same sentiments of justice will be extended to those individuals who have hitherto been employed in the general service, who have been chosen in all parts of the Germanic empire, and many of whom have quitted other profitable places, looking forward to an honourable subsistence for life, and which should not be wanting to them on account of their fidelity, and the integrity and capacity with which they have executed their functions.
"We have, therefore, taken the resolution of preserving to those of our imperial servants, who have hitherto drawn their salaries from our chamber, the same appointments, reserving to ourselves to place them in employments in the service of our hereditary states, and we hope, with so much the more confidence, that the electors, princes and states, will provide for the imperial chamber of justice of the empire, and the chancellery of the chamber of justice, by charging themselves voluntarily with this expense, as it will be trifling in amount, and will diminish every year.
"As to the chancellery of the Aulic council of the empire, the funds destined for its support will be employed to provide for the wants of those individuals who have hitherto drawn from thence their salaries, this will serve them until other measures may be taken.
"Done in our capital and residence of Vienna, under our imperial seal, the 6th of August, 1806. "FRANCIS."
NEW YORK, October 15.
The arrival at this port of the ship Maine, captain Rosseter, from Bristol, has extended our file of London papers one day later than by the Alexander. "The Star," an evening paper, of the 27th of August, is received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser. It contains no other intelligence than is comprized in the following extracts.
We learn, verbally, that the hon. David Erskine, son of the Lord Chancellor of England, had embark-
ed with his suite on board the sloop of war Avon, which was lying at Portsmouth ready for sea, and would sail the first fair wind for N. York, as minister resident from the Court of Great Britain to the United States. His baggage, the Norfolk Ledger says, had been previously sent off by the ship John and Alice, which sailed from London on the 6th of August.
The political situation of France and England, as to the important question of peace or war, remained as per our former advices.
LONDON, August 27.
THE EXPEDITION.
On Monday morning, about six o'clock, the wind being at E. S. E. the signal was made for getting the fleet at Plymouth under way, and every ship hove short to her anchor, but by nine o'clock the wind had shifted again to S. W. and put a stop to any further proceedings. It is reported that orders have gone from the Admiralty, to countermand the sailing of part of them.
A number of transports are now assembled in the Downs, waiting for orders. At Ramsgate, they expect some of these to come in every tide.
LEYDEN, August 18.
Our last accounts from Paris mention, that a new Catechism has been completed for the use of all the churches in the French empire, and, with the approbation of the Representatives of the Holy See, will shortly be published.
FRANKFORT, August 23.
Yesterday the governor of our town addressed a proclamation to the inhabitants, in which he informed that Mr. Lambert, French commissary general, had notified to him the order he had received to take possession of the town of Frankfort for H. S. H. the primate, the former elector arch chancellor.
The different German princes who form the confederation of the Rhine, had already made known their accession to the confederation, and the aggrandizement of their states, by patents and proclamations. French commissioners are now arrived at their courts, charged to take possession of and deliver up to them their new acquisitions. The definitive constitution of the confederation will be carried into effect on the 1st September. It is still rumored that at that period his majesty the emperor of the French will be in our town, in order to open as protector, the first assembly of the confederated princes. This league is already recognized by most of the European powers; and we every instant expect to see it acknowledged in like manner by the emperor of Russia, and to receive the declaration which this potentate is about publishing on that head. This league augments daily. We have positive intelligence that the elector of Wurzburg acceded thereto, about eight days since, that the emperor of Austria, his brother, whom he had consulted on the subject, gave his formal approbation to the measure. It is not yet known what the elector of Hesse will do; the information which has reached us concerning the intentions of that court has been too vague to be relied on.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Liberty, Hand, 48, hours from Philadelphia.
The ship United States, from St. Petersburg bound to this port, was spoken Oct. 5, in lat. 38, 51, long. 75, 33, out 45 days.
The brig Drummond, capt. Drummond, of this port, from Philadelphia for Hamburg, was spoken August 16.
LANDS, &c. for Sale.
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust, executed by Daniel Clements, to secure a debt due to John Lanier, Will be Sold for ready money on the premises, on Monday the 10th day of November next, at XII o'Clock.
TWO LOTS OF LAND,
in the town of Portsmouth, formerly the property of Samuel Kerr, deceased—There are on the Lots a good Dwelling-House and large Kitchen, and other convenient houses; a large Brick House erected for a Distillery, &c. and contiguous to water, sufficient for lighters to load and unload.
THE TRUSTEE.
October 22. tf 280
RUM.
LANDING on Town-Point, out of the brig Catharine, 76 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. For Sale by Robert Dickson.
The CATHARINE, burthen 1400 barrels, is offered for Charter. October 22. tf 281
FOR SALE,
A fine new Pilot-boat built Schooner, Burthen about 100 tons, built of the very best materials that Matthews county will afford, and by very faithful workmen—If applied for in a few days, a great bargain will be given.
D. R. Waddey, & Co.
October 22. tf 284
Navy, Pilot Bread, and Crackers,
LANDING on Marsden's-whf. from Alexandria, 154 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do. 24 do. Crackers; 43 half barrels do.—which will be sold on very low terms by applying to John Brown, Marsden's-wharf.
John Brown,
October 22. tf 282
A Question in Law and Equity.
A. employs B. to work by the month, and is to pay him ten dollars per month and to find him board and lodging. B. begins to work but is taken sick. After his recovery undertakes different jobs for other people, so that he takes one month and eighteen days to complete his month's work.—Query, whether A. is to board him the eighteen days extra gratis, or to be paid for boarding. An answer to the above will much oblige
A CITIZEN.
Oct. 22. 3* 283
FOR SALE,
AN excellent Riding GIG & HORSE—the Horse but six years old and in good order, goes as well in harness as any horse in the state—also a good MILCH COW. If purchased altogether, a generous credit will be given. Apply to the Printer. Oct. 22. tf 285.
Rum and Molasses.
LANDING this day from sch'r Welcome Return, 30 puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum, 14 hogsheds choice Molasses.—For Sale by Proby, Harman & Co.
Proby, Harman & Co.
October 20. tf 277
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery
For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
   1 Prize of Dollars. Dollars.     1 do. 30,000   2 do. 10,000 13,000   2 do. 5000 20,000   5 do. 1000 10,000   10 do. 500 5,000   20 do. 200 5,000   100 do. 100 4,000   150 do. 50 10,000   7000 do. 12 7,500   84,000  
7291 Prizes, - - - - - 190,500
Stationary Premiums, - - - - - 24,500
14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000
21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000
Arrangement of Stationary Premiums—viz.
   1st. Drawn Blank, Dolls. 500   1st. do. after 2,000 Tickets are drawn, 1000   1st. do. after 4,000 1000   1st. do. after 6,000 1500   1st. do. after 8,000 1500   1st. do. after 10,000 1500   1st. do. after 12,000 1500   1st. do. after 14,000 1500   1st. do. after 16,000 1500   1st. do. after 18,000 1500   1st. do. after 20,000 1500   Last drawn Blank. 10,000  
Dolls. 24,500
15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250
Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000
Expences of the Lottery, 2,250
32,250
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature,—the peculiar favour which ST MARY'S COLLEGE has enjoyed,—and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorize it. The managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurensen. Managers.
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIPLETT.
October 20. tf 278
NOTICE.
ALL Persons having claims against the subscriber are requested to bring them in for settlement.
A. Cunningham. October 20. 3 276
FOR SALE,
On board the Schooner Columbia, lying at Market-wharf, viz. 70 barrels New Beef; 8 half bbls. prime Mess do. 60 boxes first quality bar Soap; 30 do. Mould Candles, 10 do. Spermaceti do. 10 lhd. N. E. Rum, 10 barrels do.; 20 do. Cranberries. October 20. 3 274
FLOUR & BUTTER.
WE have for sale FLOUR, and a few firkins of very choice BUTTER.
Rowland & Triplett. October 20. 3 275
FOR SALE,
On board sch'r Amanda, at Campbell's wharf, Cheese, Cyder, Apples, Potatoes, Flax, Quinces, &c. &c. The said Schooner is offered for Freight or Charter to any port in the United States, or the West-Indies; she is a new vessel, 111 tons burthen, and in every respect well found. Enquire of the master on board, or to George Finch. October 20. 3* 279
Lands for Sale,
By Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, Will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following
LOTS OF LAND,
situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz one Lot beginning at the intersection of Butte and Dunmore-Streets, running the use along Butte-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Street, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-Street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't. B. Taylor. } October 15. tds 252
FOR SALE,
11 Punch. St. Croix Rum, 10 do. Grenada do. 15 Casks Grenada Molasses; 11 bags Coffee, 8 Tons Fustick.
Richard Boyce. October 8. tf 242
TO RENT,
For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and
Valuable PLANTATION,
Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hope, sen. of Hampton, which lease expires the last day of December, 1806. It has a very valuable orchard on it, joins Hampton on one side, and Hampton-river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without out the convenience of land carriages. For terms apply to Lockey Curle.
Warwick, September 24. 6w 208
PORTER BOTTLES.
25 Crates PORTER BOTTLES just received, for Sale by John C. Niemeyer. Oct. 15. 2w3w 264

Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY , of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined.
N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor. September 8. 157
PROPOSALS
From the PHOENIX COMPANY , OF LONDON, For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and town of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this Office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurance against Fire.
No. I. Hazards of the First Class, viz. Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with the slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous contained in such buildings.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II. Hazards of the Second Class, viz. Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles. Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
No. III. Hazards of the Third Class, viz. Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick.
Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such buildings. Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the second class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV. Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz. Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such Buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in Buildings of the third class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 dollars.
** Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire.
†† Larger sums may be insured by special agreement. All buildings in contiguity to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium. The rates may also in some cases be proportionally moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security.
‡‡ Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt-Houses, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionably increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz. Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—a so, the name or names of the present occupiers.
Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Cooks, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandize, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.
II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.
III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.
IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.
V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy.
VI. Persons insuring Property at this Office, must give notice of any other Insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other Insurance to be endorsed on their Policies; in which case each Office shall be liable to the payment only of a rateable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.
VII. No order for Insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the Office; and all persons desirous to continue their insur-
ances, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective Policies, or the same will be void.
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the Fire happened, not concerned in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavit and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his Policy.
IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.
X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.
* Persons desirous of effecting Insurance, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR , in Norfolk, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorized to grant Policies on behalf of the Company.
LONDON, 1806. 4wiant 153
NOTICE.
Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections.
2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.
3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferriage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the relief of such indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.
5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth.
6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.
7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, "to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.
8. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the ands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river.
9. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plumbe's to Tanner's Creek.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1806.
John Gardner, jun. Jonathan Worth, and Woodbridge Odlin, Merchants, trading under the firm of John Gardner, jun. and Co. Compl'is.
AGAINST In Chancery. Francis and Francis, G. Robinson, absent debtors, Conway and Porteous Whittle, and John Davis, Defts.
The Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some paper printed in the Borough of Norfolk for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court House of this Borough: and it is further ordered, that the Defendants Conway and Porteous Whittle, and John Davis, who have effects of the said Francis and Francis G. Robinson, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them till the further order of this Court.
A Copy, Teste, William Sharp, C. N. B. C. 139
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
ON WEDNESDAY night last, a most nefarious attempt was made to set fire to the dwelling-house of WRIGHT SOUTHGATE . The above reward will be given to any person, who will give such information as may lead to a discovery, and conviction of the perpetrator or perpetrators.
Wright Southgate, Phinehas Dana. October 10. 243
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt-Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit.
Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. 244
NORFOLK BOROUGH. In Common Hall, Sept. 27, 1806.
ON motion, Resolved, that Mr. John Southgate, Mr. Richard L. Green, and Mr. John Bramble, be a committee for the examination of all accounts against the Corporation, till the 24th June next, and that this resolution be published three weeks in the Norfolk Herald and the Publick Ledger.
A copy, Teste, Wm. Sharp, C. C. H. 213
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON , deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable.
John Mc'Phail, Ex'r. August 1. 38
FOR SALE.
The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale
The following valuable PROPERTY,
viz.
In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Port-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 13, very airy; a complete dairy and store room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smook-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and a clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under one roof, 45 by 13, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Ware-house and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, eaves above water; a Ware-house on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to
Charles Grice. Elizabeth City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russell, and John Hubbard, who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia, have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge.
Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk. August 18, 1806. tf 86
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years, A commodious BRICK-HOUSE, Situated on Smith's Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to
Thomas Price. Who has for Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
Advertisement.
The interest of the estate requiring an immediate Sale, the Subscriber will sell a bargain, in the TRACT OF LAND,
late the property of Christopher Gardner, deceased, containing one hundred acres, situated on the west side of Broad-creek, about three miles from Norfolk. It has on it a roomy comfortable Dwelling-House; one third of the Land is cleared, the remainder is in woods of good timber. A long credit will be given for the greatest part of the purchase money. Swepson Whitehead, Ex'r. October 10. tf 246
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do. cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. July 14. tf 907
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
THE SUBSCRIBER, After practising Physick, &c. for upwards of forty years, finds it necessary to decline the laborious part of the profession. He proposes, however, (if his health permits) to visit and prescribe to any of his old patients, who may require his assistance, and will give his advice to others who may incline to consult him. James Taylor. October 2. 3w 225
FOR SALE, New-York and English SLATE, A few Boxes Havana SEGARS, of superior quality, 1 Cask TAMARINDS.—Apply to Reilley & Tunis. Sept. 5. 151
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. tf 224
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275 10,623
Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 129.655 4,500
Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.
 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000  4 do. 2000 do. 8,000  16 do. 1000 do. 16,000  16 do. 500 do. 8,000  32 do. 200 do. 6,400  160 do. 100 do. 16,000  232 do. 50 do. 11,600  750 do. 20 do. 15,000  1 do. last drawn, a Prize 155 
Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, } 500
 1 do. 2000 500  1 do. 3000 500  1 do. 4000 500  1 do. 5000 500  1 do. 6000 500  1 do. 7000 10,000  1 do. 8000 500  1 do. 9000 500  1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 
1223 Prizes. 9400 Blanks. Dolls. 125,000
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that finding the drawings, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dollars, in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newman, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT,
For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; its figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 3 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
FOR SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION,
Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres, 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land.
The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish.
There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves.
For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to
Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has just received for Sale,
 260 Pieces India COTTONS,