Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-09-13 00:00:00

For Freight or Charter, The fine new Ship PRINCE MADOC, John Moore, master, burthen 420 hogsheads. Apply to Jennings & Roddey.
For Sale on board said Ship, 200 bundles HAY; 54 SPARS, 2,300 feet Pine Boards; 500 weight Sheathing Paper, 4 casks Sheathing Nails; 19 kegs Butter. September 11.
FOR CHARTER, The fine new Ship NEW GOOD INTENT, John Dennis, master, burthen 400 hogsheads. Apply to Moses Myers & Son.
Who offer for Sale, A few thousand bushels fine SALT, 60 hogsheads first quality Muscovado SUGAR. September 6.
The new copper fastened Brig HEROINE, Capt. John Maxwell, is offered for Freight or Charter, burthen 200 tons or 1800 barrels, and is complete in every respect for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the captain, or John Tabb.
Who offers for Sale, 60 hogsheads TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection, particularly selected. September 4.
For New-Orleans, The regular Packet Brig SPANISH LADY, Richard Hunt, master, will sail on the 6th day of October next. For freight or package, having excellent accommodations, apply to Jennings & Roddey. August 28.
For Charter, The Ship William & Mary, E. Tipling, master, burthen 230 tons, will carry 2000 barrels or 230 hogsheads Tobacco, is in complete order, and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to D. Sanford, or F. Smith. August 19.
60 hogsheads St. Kitt's MOLASSES, 60 do. do. Sugar; 50 do. Jamaica Coffee, 3 do. do. Guadalupe do. 22 do. do. St. Domingo do. 500 bales Sea-Island and Upland Cotton, 1000 hogsheads Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco, 6000 bushels coarse Salt; 15,000 do. Liverpool blown do. 6 pipes Old London particular Wine, 40 crates Queen's Ware, assorted, 120 barrels Superior and Fine Flour, Russia and Rave's Duck, Country Gin, Rum, &c. For Sale on liberal terms C. & F. Whittle.
A Good Stanch VESSEL, Of 150 to 180 hogsheads wanted. July 28.
Eighty Dollars Reward.
RAM AWAY from the Subscriber on Monday the 28th ult. two likely Negro Men, one by the name of FRANK, the other SOLOMON; Frank is slim built, tolerably black, can handle almost any kind of tools, I expect he will get different suits of clothes. Solomon is also slim built, not quite so black as Frank, has on one of his legs a large scar, occasioned by a burn, it looks quite white, and he sometimes ties his hair. Frank is about 27 years of age, Solomon about 20, they are brothers, and I expect they have not free papers and will endeavour to get to Norfolk, or may stop in the Shingle Swamp. I will give the above reward for both, or Forty Dollars for either if delivered in any road so that I get them again, and all reasonable expenses if brought home.
SAMUEL McGUIRE. Showan County, near Edenton, September 4, 1809. 6c
LANDING At Newton's wharf, the CARGO of the Brig George, from Matanzas, Consisting of Fine Muscovado SUGAR, in Hhds. Dried Sugar White and Brown in boxes, Green Coffee; and a few Tons Lignumvitae. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 17.
FOR RENT, A HOUSE and LOT, On Catharine-Street, adjoining Mr. Wm. Thompson's; possession may be had immediately by applying to the subscriber. Who will give Cash for
200 cords WHARF WOOD, on delivery. RICHARD TAYLOR. July 8.
200 Barrels New HERRINGS, For Sale by JENNINGS & RODDEY. August 19.
Will Sell or Rent for a term of years, that desirable Little Retreat, called
THE COTTAGE, It contains twenty acres of rich and well-cultivated Land, situated and free from any stagnation. The purchaser or renter may have possession immediately by applying to the subscriber. Terms will be accommodating; and if disposed of before, have house, appurtenances same be made to Mr. James T. of Gosport. WILLIAM LEIGH. August 19.
Now landing from on board the Schooner Fair American, from St. Domingo, 24,000 feet MAHOGANY, of the first quality, which will be sold low for Cash, or approved Notes, at 60 and 90 days, by Bowden & Milhado.
ALSO, 1,400 lbs. Spanish TOBACCO. August 28.
12 pipes Cogniac and Bourdeaux BRANDY, 3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, 10 Hogsheads retailing MOLASSES. For Sale by Joseph Hayes. August 28.
Now landing from on board the Schooner Success, from Portsmouth, 16 kegs BUTTER; 18 boxes SOAP, 1 barrel SALTS; 10 do. N. E. RUM, 19 bundles HAY; 3000 feet PINE BOARDS, 1 box STRAW and CHIP HATS. For Sale by JENNINGS & RODDEY. August 28.
NOTICE.
I intend to leave this State about the first of October next, and request all persons having claims against me to bring in their accounts for settlement; all those indebted will please come and settle by note or otherwise. WILLIAM TONKIN. Town-Point. August 19.
Manchester Academy.
In consequence of the intended removal of Mr. JOHN WOOD, to the City of Richmond, on the 25th September next, the Trustees of the above Academy, and desirous of engaging a TEACHER of the Languages and Mathematics, to supply the station he now holds. On application to the Treasurer of the Academy, residing in Manchester, the terms will be made known to any gentleman of liberal education and moral conduct. Manchester, Aug. 24, 1809.
State of North-Carolina, Superior Court, April Chowan County. Term, 1809. JAMES R. BANE. In Equity. ADON CURTIS.
THE Defendant in this suit having failed to appear and file his answer agreeable to law, and it being represented to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this State, it is therefore ordered that notice be given to the said ADON CURTIS in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, for the space of six weeks; that unless he appears at or before the next term to be held in the town of Edenton, on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and file his answer, judgment pro confesso will be entered up against him. By Order, J. B. BLOUNT, C. M. E. C. C. Aug. 23.
Wig-Wam Garden. NINE PINS AND QUOITS, a cure for sedentary habits. July 26.
I wish to Sell on moderate terms, A Valuable Tract of LAND, Well timbered, containing 480 acres, more or less, surveyed by Mr. George Nicholson, County Surveyor. The Land lies within two miles of the head of the Western Branch, near Hall's Mill, where Mr. John Corlewell has erected a Saw-Mill, and made an excellent road near the land for carting timber, &c. The Land is under a small encumbrance to Mr. Edward Brown, by a Deed in Trust. Terms of Sale, Three Hundred Dollars must be paid on giving the titles to the Land to discharge the Deed in Trust and other expenses; the balance of the purchase money to be paid in six and twelve months. Notes and approved endorsements will be required. Any person holding a Bond, Note, or Book Account against me will be taken as part payment for the above property. WILLIAM TONKIN. Town-Point. August 19.
NOTICE. THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolves on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorised to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 3. W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
BEST FRENCH HATS, Now opening and for Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. Also, just received on consignment, 3 Trunks CALLICOES, 5 cases Shirting Cottons; 2 do. Cobain do. 1 do. Pettibone; 1 do. Ginghams, French Sewing Silk. June 26.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber desires all persons who have claims against him to present them for settlement, and those who are indebted to him are requested to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. July 8.
Just Received, A few bales very fine India Cottons, suitable for Sheeting, Nankeen of superior quality; Bandana Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silk, Russia Sheeting, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings. May 8.
DOCTOR BALFOUR, Will take a Young Gentleman into his Shop as a Student of Medicine. August 19.
For SALE or RENT, That large Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Town-Point, Main-street, at present occupied by the subscriber—That large Fire-Proof Warehouse on Wide Water-street, and a small Dwelling-House adjoining in Hole's lane. Possession of all or any one of them may be had immediately if required; also one end of the House in Fayette-street, at present occupied by Robert B. Taylor, Esq. as his office. Daniel R. Waddey. July 26.
Who wishes to Sell, 259 ACRES OF LAND, Lying in the County of Princess Anne, on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, distant from Norfolk about 4 or 6 miles by water, running across the main road from this to Kempville; part of which is heavily timbered with oak, pine, ash, &c. July 26.
Ginghams, Calicoes, and Shirtings. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received via Philadelphia, 4 Trunks CALICOES, 3 do. GINGHAMS, 2 do. COTTON SHIRTINGS, part very fine. July 8.
LANDING From the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Wheeler, from St. Vincent, 50 puncheons RUM, 50 hogsheads retailing MOLASSES, For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. August 7.
LOST OR MISLAID. The following LAW BOOKS: 4th Volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 5th do. Comyn's Digest; Powell on Contract. ALSO, The 2d, 4th, and 12th Volumes of CARY'S AMERICAN MUSEUM; and a fine edition of Pliny's Natural History, printed in the Old English Black Letter, and in the reign of Elizabeth or James. I will sell very reasonable
The following LAW BOOKS: VIZ. Baron's Abridgement, Gwillim's Edition, Fearn on Contingent Remainder and Executory Devises, Goullanc on Equity; Espinasse's Nisi Prius, Jones's Law of Bilement; Gilbert's Law of Evidence, Harrison's Chancery Practice; Selwyn's Practice in B. R. Milford's Pleadings; Lillie's Entries, Pithier on Obligations; Powell on Contract. These are mostly London, and the latest editions. John Cowper. July 17.
ANTIGUA RUM. Landing from on board the sch't Catharine Shepherd, 25 puncheons Antigua RUM. And in Store, 15 punch. choice 6 years old RUM. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 21.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor. June 19.
NOTICE. I intend to petition the next General Assembly, to pass a special act, authorising the Overseers of the Poor, or Commissioners for that purpose, to be appointed, to sell the GLEBE LANDS, in the County of Mathews, whereof I am the incumbent, and the interest arising from such sale to be annually applied to my use during my life, or my continuance as the incumbent minister;—Also to sell the BRICK WALLS of the Church, commonly called the New Church, being now in a perishable situation, and the money to be applied as other monies directed by law arising from the sale of Glebe Lands. Armistead Smith. August 19.
FOR SALE, 2 Carriages and 6 excellent HORSES, 2 Spires in the Norfolk Theatre, 1 Pew in the Episcopal Church, 1 Pew in the Presbyterian Church, Household and Kitchen Furniture; 3 Milk Cows, 1 Tract of Land in Wake County, N. C. 640 acres, 1 Tract of Land in Granville County, N. C. 700 acres, A Negro Family, consisting of a valuable Gardener, his wife and three small children. Should the above mentioned articles not be disposed of in a short time at private sale, they will be Sold at Publick Auction—payment will be taken in Tobacco at the market price, or in Newbern and Cape Fear Bank Notes. For further particulars apply to William H. Thompson. July 9.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
Wig-Wam Gardens for Sale For air, water, and health, none superior. July 21.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar. 50,000 lbs. choice Green COFFEE. For Sale by Wood & Hastings. May 8.
Antigua and Tobago RUM, 10,000 bush. Liverpool blown SALT, For Sale by O. & F. WHITTLE. September 11.
Wanted on Hire, by the Month or for the remainder of the Year, A WOMAN, To Cook and Wash for a small family. Enquire at the Ledger Office. September 11.
Five Dollars Reward. Taken from along side the ship Conteeville, captain Rudge, lying at City Point, by part of her crew, and supposed to be brought to Norfolk, A SMALL BOAT, about 14 feet long, with a black bottom, bright brass work, and low her bands, and a broad yellow streak across her stern, in one of the stern sheets there is a knot hole which goes through. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver the Boat to the Captain on board, or Noble, & Aruthurhoff & Co. September 11.
NEW GOODS. WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED 30 packages Spring and Summer GOODS, Consisting of almost every description of Goods suitable for the present season. They will be sold at very low prices for cash, or acceptances in town. June 14.
115 Barrels PRIME PORK, New York Inspection, 22 dozen WINDSOR CHAIRS. For Sale by J. Newcomb. September 8.
Ninety Dollars Reward. WILL be given for apprehending and securing in any goal out of this state, JAMES HAMPSHIRE, a stout, portly, well made broad faced black Man, about 25 years of age, 5 feet high, indistinctly marked countenance. CODER LINDSEY, a small black fellow, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, 39 years of age, large mouth, thin lips, free and easy speech and countenance, brought up to drive a carriage and to take care of horses. ROBIN, a tall black fellow, 38 years old, about 6 feet high, thin visage, can read and is a free soaker. These three fellows belong to the subscriber of Middlesex County, Virginia, Ustana, state of Virginia. TEN DOLLARS reward will be given for each if apprehended in the State of Virginia and TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS for each if apprehended out of the state. MOLLY FOX, a bushy headed mulatto woman, with her male child; she is the wife of Robin above advertised, tall and portly made, of a lively and pleasing address. This woman and child is the property of Wm. St. John, of one our said state, county, &c. EIGHT DOLLARS reward will be given if apprehended in this, and Fifteen if in any other state; the said Negro carried a variety of clothing. All masters of vessels are requested not only to conform to the law, but to secure them, if they should come in their way. Elizabeth Stapton. Elizabeth, August 26.
Bills on London, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. May 8.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 300 acres; and, as it may be conveniently divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. The tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other is heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. He has also the advantage of several good landings—and is disposed to view the land, and to purchase, if any person is inclined to the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROSS, Esq. who reside in the neighbourhood. Fully particulars. Dec. 7.
50,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. July 11.
SPRING GOODS. WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received a small supply of NEW SPRING GOODS, among which are, 4-4 Irish LINENS, part extra fine, 4-4 and 5-4 Cotton Cambricks, 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings, Superfine and common Calicoes, Ginghams; Madras Handkerchiefs, Fine Corded and Fancy Dimities, Mens' and Womens' Cotton Hosiery; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine, Reval Cord and other fashionable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; See Suchet, Nankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do.
BROAD CLOTHS.
Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, and Drab, Mixed, &c. Broad Cloths middling and common. One case Gentlemens' Silk Plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprising every item some assessment, and will be sold at low prices for cash only. April 7.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having been appointed a Commissioner of the Chancery Court for the Western District of Virginia, gives notice to those persons who have claims against him, that he will be in Norfolk on the 10th of October next, and will hear and determine the same. JOHN HAMILTON. July 11.

FOUNDATION OF THE MILITARY POWER OF FRANCE
Retracted from the Library of Congress 9 January 2013 Décret du Comité de la Convention nationale, sur le rapport de la Commission des décrets, relatif à l'organisation des Départemens, à l'arrêté du gouvernement, des Décrets importants relatifs à la levée des Conscriptions, à leur remplacement, aux dispenses de service, etc. depuis l'an VI. Œuvreset compris l'an XVI. avec Tables, &c. tom. pp. 270. Paris, 1806.
 The time, perhaps, is fast approaching when these new pacific powers will embrace the whole continent in what they term their system of 'federation and alliance.' The powers already comprehended in it will, like the cities of Rome, soon seek, in avowed coordination, an alleviation of the miseries studiously attached to their nominal independence. Their incorporation will, however, have another character, and other effects—not a submission, assuaged by the hope of repose and protection, but a real desertion ; an unconditional surrender of all that enables and sweetens existence—to a power, with all the rapacity which stimulated, without the moderation that tempered, the conquests of Rome—with the vices of her decline and the fierceness of her infancy—with her insolent carriage without her healing arts. The genius of this dominion will be as different from that of the Antonines, as the character of the new emperor is opposite to that of Trajan, to whom, it is now, among his subjects, the fashion to compare him. (17) In this individual, although we may admit the qualities of a consummate general and of a profound politician, we can never discover 'the majestic form of a mighty monarch,' but rather trace the mixed image of a Tiberius and an Attila; the gloomy, suspicious temper—the impetuous rage—the jealous alarms of the domestic tyrant—and the immeasurable ambition, the savage manners, the stern cruelty of the barbarian, who ostentatiously proclaimed himself ' the Scourge of God .' (18) Secure of impunity and careless of censure, he has at last discarded the common prevarications of tyranny, and now rests his pretensions on the avowed power of the sword. He has already burst asunder the ties that bound Europe up in one social commonwealth and stifled even the last signs of freedom wherever his influence has been extended. There is not, at this moment, throughout the continent, a press exempt from the supervision of his police, nor an asylum in which an obnoxious individual could find safety. When Cicero complains to Marcellus of the unbounded sway of Cæsar, he consoles himself that there is security in silence, although the privilege of complaint may be denied. Those who are immediately subject to the French power, have not even this consolation, and are marked out for vengeance, unless they find matter for applause in every deed of their rulers. In the French capital, even literary criticism is under the political controul, and either frowns into silence or forced to commend, when its objects proceed from the favourites, or minister to the views of the government. The effects which this species of violence, and the ascendancy of the military spirit, have uniformly exerted on the productions of the mind, are now strikingly visible in the rapid decline of general literature; in the meetings and exhibitions of the second and third classes of the institute, which are to the last degree contemptible; and in the degeneracy of the bar and the pulpit, of which the dignity and the eloquence have wholly disappeared. The manifest tendency of these restraints on the press, is not simply to enfeeble the vigour and debase the faculties of the mind, but to stifle the censure, and pervert the evidence of history; no longer ' the light of truth, and the witness of ages .' (19) 
Compared to this state of things, the former condition of Europe, with all its lumber and frippery, and its manifold and fatal abuses, appears not only tolerable, but happy. We would rather see the balance of Europe, than nucleus of fraud and intrigue, handed through the hands of the plenipotentiaries of the Hague or of Ratisbon, than in the custody of the protector of the Rhenish Confederation. From the scene before us, we turn, with an eye of regret, to the progressive though imperfect arrangements of the last century, when the two extremes of Europe were connected by ties, not merely of general humanity, but of domestic feeling, when the improvements, the lights and the pleasure of each member of this great family were common and accessible to all, when the excesses of political tyranny were restrained by the dread of reproach, and the weaker states protected from the strong by mutual vigilence, or rather by imaginary fears. It is not however, and this should be remembered; it is not primarily to France that we owe the dissolution of a charm so salutary to all parties. The dismemberment of Poland first broke the spell of mutual trust and apprehension, and roused the slumbering genius of conquest, by showing to every ambitious state, that there was no insuperable impediment in the jealousy or justice of their potent rivals. After this, there remained but one serious obstacle to the subjugation of the continent. We allude to the Germanic constitution, that huge body without strength or grace, which possessed neither ability nor inclination for conquest; and stood in the centre of Europe, maintaining an uneasy, fluctuating equilibrium, contracting intrigues, and repressing the prudent ambitions of the south. As long as this power, with all its weaknesses and vices of constitution, stood erect, the empire could not have been entirely lost, nor the continent cantonized into dependent principalities. It was therefore assailed with something of an indiscreet precipitation, which but too clearly indicated the object for which it was sacrificed. A finishing stroke was put to the liberties of the North by the system introduced in its stead; and the languid indifference with which this substitution was viewed and resisted, afforded a melancholy presage of the general wreck that was to ensue.
not being ignorant of their danger that we have the dangerous of the northern powers.— They are not only bewildered in the stupor of fear, but overwhelmed by a sense of weakness. The cor- ruptions and abuses of their internal government have shaken all trust in the allegiance of the subjects; and the experience of mutual treachery has extin- guished all confidence in their internal relations.— Having wrestled with their enemy, they know their unfitness for another réconter; and seeing no hope but in his forbearance, suffer themselves to be lulled into inaction, by professions and promises which can deceive those only who have no resource if they are violated. In the mean time well assured of the adquacy of his means, both of fraud and force, he seizes the war at the time and in the manner most suit- able to their development. He grants a truce to Austria, and when the work of destruction is ac- complished in another quarter, will return to satisfy, at one blow, all the old animosities and new antipa- thies of France against her hereditary rival. Rus- sia, without resources or courage to face this ath- letic antagonist disheartened and broken by her late heavy fall, and debauched by the profligate expecta- tion of sharing the spoil, will probably exult over the disasters of her neighbour, and if we may so ex- press ourselves, participate at the birth of those allied kingdoms, which are to be extracted from the bosom of the Austrian monarchy. Her time will certainly come, when the intermediate power is torn into fragments, or as the French turn the warred continent—a circumstance which has the assembly come, and renders the great pillar of
her security, her distance of situation, no small progress of the French arms, and last contests in the North, in the war of 1756, might have rendered none more difficult than a general action could have been effected by ten times the loss of blood and treasure. Perhaps, if it had pleased the conqueror, might have been prevented at Austerlitz; and Russia again favor the cause of Frederick: but the surer policy was that which was more patient and cautious. To break up such of their out-works, however, Prussia was soon entirely sacrificed; whose exemplary fate might inspire terror, but could not excite odium, and whose troops were in fact the best constituted and most formidable of Europe. (20) Whoever follows in thought the extension of the Roman arms over the states of Italy, and the distant countries brought under their yoke, may here trace a curious similarity, both of cause and effect; and upon a general survey of the history of mankind, will not accuse us of indulging in gloomy visions of fanciful speculations, if we venture to anticipate, for (Francis) and Alexander, the fate of Antiochus and Mithridates.
 England, however, remains—the last obstacle to the establishment of universal domination, and the richest prize for the avidity of rapine. To us, therefore, from appetite and principle, the eye of this hydra-headed monster is steadily directed, and the whole energy of his increasing means must be ultimately applied. What might perhaps be safely inferred a priori , is confirmed, not only by open threats and declarations, but, as we are assured, by every domestick expression of feeling indulged in the French metropolis. In all the diplomatick audiences, and the private associations of the leading members of government, the sentiment towards this country betrays itself in every word and gesture, and exerts an influence more like that of passion than of the ordinary calculations of interest or national sympathy. The publick functionaries universally, and the speculative politicians of every class, either from the force of imitation, the compliance of servility, or the instinct of plunder, manifest the same spirit in all their reasonings and discourses, through which it filtrates in invective and menace, or more frequently bursts forth in overflowings of exultation, as they measure their approaches to the goal. The liberty of the seas, and commercial peace, are held out to delude the fannished multitude both at home and abroad; but the military, and the description of persons we have just mentioned, are taught to despise these objects, and to look to more congenial and substantial rewards.—Power and booty are the excitements employed to quicken their zeal in fostering and disseminating those rancorous antipathies and jealousies which are to reconcile all parties to the indefatigable prosecution of a war—to terminate only with the ruin of England. They employ the parallel of Rome and Carthage, not as a rhetorical comparison, but as an encouraging and certain analogy. They recollect the state of Spain under the oppressive and arrogant sway of the Punic republic; compare it with that of Ireland under our dominion; and anticipate, for their troops, the same reception that was given to Scipio, when he carried the Roman arms into Spain, and was universally hailed as a deliverer. (21) They compare the domestick squabbles of the Carthaginians, when their very existence was threatened from without, to our scruples about the royal conscience, and our fears about the established church, when the enemy is thundering at our gates. In their mind, there is no surer prognostick of our doom, than the strange policy of suffering our internal sores to fester and imposthume; of distilling inamunities, drop by drop, to a clamorous and discontented people; as if it were actually our policy to quicken their relish, and to embitter their resentments. 
Overweening as those anticipations are, it is lamentable to think how broad a foundation they have in fact. We have a fleet indeed, and a population very different from that of Carthage. But Ireland is a vital member of our empire, and not a distant dependency like Spain. A dreadful crisis, we have no doubt, is preparing for us; and how are we prepared to meet it? We have substantially means for a noble struggle; we think, for a sure defence; but they are locked up by prejudice, by faction, and by base and short-sighted self-interest. The near approach of the most tremendous danger which ever threatened any nation in the annals of the world, has made no change in our feelings, nor, so far as we can observe, in our policy. The same want of system, the same blustering series of paltry expedients, the same head-strong rashness & ignorant confidence, which have proved the ruin of the kingdoms around us, are still manifest, we are afraid, among ourselves. Is there any reasonable creature who can hear the name of Ireland pronounced, and think what may be its situation before another year has gone over us, without consternation and dismay? Yet no step is taken to allay the discontents of the Irish; and court-interest, and place and preferment, are still sought after by the same system of mean compliance and angry re- crimination, by which court affairs may be well enough conducted in times of security and peace. At such a season, we should disclaim to think of party, or to wave a word upon the comparative merits of ministers, or of their opponents. We want to see the real strength and resources of the nation applied to the task of its deliverance; and we care not by what hands this great object may be effected. The place of a British minister, indeed, does not to us, at this moment, appear an object of attraction or envy. Even to the most powerful talents and the most exalted virtues, it must be environed with depressing anxieties, and tremendous responsibility. Incapacity, indeed, is generally insensible of the dangers which it is sure to enhance; and selfishness is, for the most part, as rash as it is ultimately cowardly.
Of peace, we are afraid, it is now useless to say any thing. The time for that sage and cautious policy is probably irrecoverably passed over. It might have saved Europe, long after the consequences of the opposite system had become manifest; but European peace, in the condition of England, is not what it was. Mr. Bouverie is not likely to grant us peace, and it is almost certain if we could accept any terms which he would offer. We hope, however, that no one is still found so insane as to ex-
pest that ever infested mankind to an accommodation by the commercial destruction of his dominions. He does not want common sense. His success with anything like that description, and his care in looking for the discontents or privations of the multitude, he has reduced to a system. This weapon, at all events, will unquestionably recoil on ourselves; and the eagerness with which the enemy has taken advantage of our decrees, to seal up hermetically every port on the continent, demonstrates how truly those decrees have actually seconded his designs.
When we look stedfastly on the power which we have endeavoured to describe, and on the measures and the councils by which it has hitherto been opposed, we confess that we cannot be satisfied. We shall be called Jacobins and friends of Buonaparte, we suppose, for expressing these sentiments. This is to us a matter of perfect indifference. We do our duty in making publick the facts and the impressions to which we think it of importance that the attention of the country should be directed; and are too much occupied with the honest anxiety excited by these statements, even to be conscious of the contempt with which, at another time, we might treat such insinuations.
NOTES.
 (17) The most splendid of the exhibitions of the grand opera, is entitled "The Triumphs of Trajan;" in allusion to the late victories. Arnault, one of the oldest, and formerly one of the most respectable members of the Institute, has recently produced a comedy, entitled "The Return of Trajan," in compliment to the emperor. 
(13) Compare one of the late proclamations in Spain issued by the invader, with the list of titles claimed by Attila, and the bulletins of the Gothic conqueror to the Roman Senate, as recorded by Gibbon.
 (19) We have in our hands a "History of the Roman Republick," written the last year, at the command of the French government, by L'Evesque, a member of the Institute, and professor of history in the college of France. Its purpose is to decree the republican virtue of Rome; and it is announced in the title page, as a work, "destined to root out the inveterate prejudices which the world has entertained on this subject." The preface concludes with the following phrase: "Est-ce donc a des Francais de fléchir le genou devant la grandeur Romaine? Toute grandeur s'assise devant celle de notre nation—devant celle de notre Heros." 
 (20) Guibert has a curious prediction on this subject. Speaking of the great Frederick—"Si apres la mort de ce prince dont le genie seul soutient l'edifice imparfait de sa constitution, il survienne un roi faible : on verra cette puissance ephemere rentrer dans la sphere que ses moyens reels lui assignent, et peut-etre payer cher quelques annees de gloire."—There is another anticipation in this author, connected with our general subject, no less striking : "Supposons qu'il s'elevat en Europe un peuple vigoureux, de genie, de moyens, de gouvernement—un peuple qui joignit a une milice nationale, un plan fixe d'aggrandissement, qui ne perdit pas de vue ce systeme ; qui, sachant faire la guerre a peu de frais, et subsister par ses victoires, ne fut pas reduit a poser les armes par des calculs de finance. On verroit ce peuple subjuguer ses voisins, et conserver nos faibles constitutions comme l'aquilon plie de flexibles roseaux."—(Essai de Tactique, disc. preliminaire.) [Written in 1767.] 
 (21) There is a melancholy exactitude in some points of this comparison. Those who require to feel the full force of the example, will do well to consult the 6th chap. 10th book of Polybius, wherein he narrates the alarms of the Carthaginians, and the conduct of the Spaniards, on the approach of their invaders. 
From the North American.
The following reflections were suggested by the perusal of an able and luminous exposition of the military conscription law in France. The design and execution of the piece is honourable to the genius and taste of its author, and peculiarly flattering to the nation whose literature can boast an ornament so bright and distinguished. It is indeed a pattern of just and elegant composition. The texture and brilliancy of the style, however, constitutes but an inconsiderable portion of its merits. The subject matter exhibits a bold and animated picture of the despotism of the present government of France. Perhaps some part of your readers will not think their attention unprofitably turned from the local and fleeting politics of the day, to the contemplation of human nature on a grander Theatre of action, where it appears among scenes astonishing and august.—In surveying the stupendous events of providence, as a great writer has expressed it, we are alarmed into reflection. While we look upon the successive scenes of the eventful drama, we sympathize with virtue under the strokes of adverse fortune and grow pale at the triumphs of prosperous crime. From flights so lofty the mind returns with redoubled alacrity to its customary pursuits. Having gained in that elevation a vigour and expansion, not originally its own, it descends to act a more illustrious part, within the sphere assigned it by the order of providence. The review of the conscription law presents in a masterly manner the prominent and striking features of this grim and oppressive code, which like the terrors of the Medusan head, if it does not paralyze us with horror should at least inspire us with noble and determined hatred.
The code of conscription by no means deserves the appellation of law, since it is the most open invasion of civil rights, that any tyrant ever dared to promulgate. The constitutions of other despotick states, and the imperial rescripts, never were at more open war with the fundamental principles of all jurisprudence. Having never examined the new pandects in their full extent, we cannot undertake to say how this branch harmonizes with the other parts of the system. But if there be a single ordinance which breathes the spirit of equity, how disjointed must it appear among laws, which inhumanly invade the sacred rights of personal liberty!—For these edicts are not appendages attached to the main body of the laws by the pressure and urgency of war, but amalgamated with the whole mass, and carried into complete and rigorous execution. So far from being a transitory and mutable part, it is an essential permanent spring, intended to impart life and energy to the whole. Louis, the great, in the plenitude of his power, would not have ventured to give the sanctity of law to a military arrest. The parliament, though divested of their former authority, would have interposed their remonstrances and argued, with all the force of enlightened eloquence, the despotism of an arret , which directly violated the customs and usages of the realm. That in the country of Montesquieu, the seminary of a rational and manly jurisprudence, a solecism so monstrous in law, should arise, is a striking proof how far it has already progressed towards that barbaric darkness, which, while it robs man of his most glorious attribute, suspends and paralyzes the energies of his mind: in that illiterate country the calm of despotism seems to have succeeded to the storm and hurricane of popular insurrection. Captivated by an elysium prospect of liberty, France caught from America the flame of freedom, which, mingling with impure and explosive fires, convulsed her to her foundation. The disarray of the volcano has left memorials of its ravages, sufficient to pale recollection, and to render perfectly thought-sick the most enthusiastick admirers of freedom. If you ask one of these have
“Which, I was destroyed that ungracious man- ment of religion and art, or who perpetrated that massacre; they stupidly answer,—the Jacobins,— though he, who gives the answer, was probably one of these Jacobins himself.”
 It is thus that the passions of men, when society becomes corrupt and debased, are evinced. Extremes. Liberty is licentiousness and anarchy, and subordination and law, the sternness of military command. The French revolution, so far from having disgraced the cause of freedom, has established it on a more firm and unshaken base. Who that have studied with the spirit of philosophers, the frame and spirit of ancient and modern republics, ever doubted, that France was unfit for such a government; who, that has looked into the human heart, ever doubted, that virtue is the efficient prop of every democratically state, the soul and animating principle of every free institution, and where it predominates, is itself the great leading rule of action? The military law that now enslaves France, and the popular acts of the convention; the tribunal of Robespierre, and the throne of Bonaparte; were created upon the same foundations—impiety and crime—Despotism is the last link in that chain of causes and effects, which marks the progress of impure and dissolute manners. Ubi, pro labore, desidia; pro continentia et equitate, libido at que superbiam invasere; fortuna simul cum moribus mutatur. * Heaven has wisely ordained, that, even on this earth, virtue should be its own reward; and that abandoned guilt should drag the chain of servitude and lick the dust of a proud and haughty domination. Tacitus relates that Tiberius, the prototype of Buonaparte, coming out of the senate house, as if himself incensed at the cringing servility and base adulation of that body, that had once maintained the freedom and dignity of their country, cried out, “ oh homines ad servitutem paratos! ”† and who that regards the present race of Frenchmen is not astonished at the pusillanimity, which marks the character of a nation, that once was distinguished by a proud submission and dignified obedience? But there is a light more serious and alarming in which the conscription may be viewed, by surrounding nations. They may see in it one of the fatal resources of a power organized for perpetual offensive war. The novelty and grandeur of this power; the brilliancy that has hitherto attended its successes; the want of data, whence to reason concerning its durability; together with the dark veil that conceals the views of its author, must check the mind on the brink of rash and precipitate conjecture, and demand the most serious and active investigations. Yet perhaps our knowledge of it is far from being considerable. We may have seen the members of the dead and inanimate frame, but the soul, the invisible principle, eludes our enquiries. 
We cannot say how far this terrible system goes to realize the boldest schemes of ambition. Of all the nations of antiquity, who have made a trade of war, and devoted themselves exclusively to the profession of arms, the Romans are beyond doubt the most illustrious and conspicuous example. It is in the Roman government, that we are to look for something like a parallel to those institutions, which threaten the world once with universal subjection.
The French, since the destruction of the monarchy, have been the most faithful copyers of the art and policy of Rome. We have seen their passion for antiquity in all the schemes and ordinances of their republick; and in none more than in that law of the directory, which raised every citizen to the rank of a soldier. Guided by the profound and brilliant comments of Machiavel and Montesquieu on the Roman history, they have studied and realized that gigantick scheme of war, which once awed a prostrate world. But France possesses an advantage for war which ancient Rome did not. Though her discipline, her arms and principles of war, according to the standard of those days, were the best, there was a defect in her government, which being of the popular kind, was not exempted from the feebleness and irresolution incident to free states.—The democratick branch, in some degree, manacled and tied up the arm of executive power; and the perpetual divisions of the nobles and commons dissipated that force, which collected in a single hand would have struck its blows with a still more rapid and fearful energy.
With some of the institutions of the republic preserved entire and in their purity, France enjoys the efficiency and promptitude of despotick command, she possesses within herself all the excellencies of a military republic without its weakness and distraction; all the force and vigour of despotism, without the languor and inaction of servitude: and when we add the character and genius of the emperour, who is said to eclipse, by the splendour of his military talents, the most renowned conquerours of antiquity, how formidable does France appear. When her strength and immeasurable ambition are familiarized to our understandings by images, to which we have been accustomed from our youth, the anxious apprehensions of some of our politicians appear no longer the terror of misguided alarm.
 * Where idleness has invaded the place of industry; and lust and pride, those of continence and moderation; both the condition and morals are changed together.— Sallust. 
† Behold a race of men prepared for slavery! (To be continued.)
THE CHARITY SCHOOL.
THOSE Gentlemen who are desirous of establishing this Institution, which has already been in operation three four months, are requested to leave their names with Messrs. A. C. Jordan & Co as soon as they conveniently can, that the probability of carrying the design into effect may be ascertained. This notification is respectfully addressed to them by some well-wishers to the plan, who are earnestly desirous of seeing the poor children of this Borough rescued from ignorance and vice; and who will most cordially co-operate with other of its patrons in the undertaking.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 3000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 250 Liverpool filled sacks do. 400 sacks do. filled here; 18 crates Earthenware, 6 casks Glassware, 4 casks Sheathing Nails; 7 bags Coffee, 167 bales Upland Cotton, 48 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco. A. MACLURE. lawf
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 first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound cannisters. Violet, Benzoin, Windsor, and Shaving Soap, Eau's best Crown Tooth Brushes of superior kind, boxed Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and families, with printed directions, put up as usual.

FOR SALE No. 147, of different sizes. 100 and 200.
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY. The subscriber has the property of interest in a boot and shoe factory, that has been in operation in Main-Street, two doors from the Exchange-Office, where he has laid in, selected by him, in the factory, an assortment of materials in the line of his business, such as
Boot Legs, Vamps, and Call Skins, Of superior quality; together with an assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins of different patterns and colours, and such as now worn in the fashionable cities of England and France. He has brought with him some workmen from Philadelphia equal to any in the United States; and begs leave to suggest to the Ladies that he has employed a person solely for the purpose of making fashionable Shoe-Heels—SPANG-LIN's done in the neatest manner, equal to that of London, as in Philadelphia he procured some of the most fashionable patterns by the late arrivals from England. From the subscriber has had business, having worked in some of the best factories in London, Dublin, and Philadelphia, he offers him-self to give general satisfaction to those who favour him with their orders; and last to which his prices shall be reasonable, as Cash will be required for every article on delivery.
John Fry. August 9.
Millinery and Mantua-Making Business. THE SUBSCRIBER informs the Ladies of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, that she has arrived here from Philadelphia, and has opened Shop in Main-Street, No. 101, next to Mr. Peter Elliott's, where she carries on the above business in the most fashionable manner. Thus she is enabled to do, having provided herself with the latest and most fashionable PATTERNS from England and France.
ELIZA FRY. Who has for Sale, a fashionable assortment of Ladies' Kid and Morocco SHOES, Of the best quality.
J. MORAN, Has just received per the Schooner Rising States, captain Gilbert, via New York, in addition to his former supply. ASSORTMENT OF Ship Chandlery and Hardware; Among which are the following, London White Lead, Sheet Lead, Welding Hoes, Tea Kettles, Hand-saws, &c.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, for which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHN GRANBERY, President of the Marine Insurance Com- pany of Norfolk, Dec. 14.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET. The publick 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. All Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Corks, executed with the greatest dispatch.
FOR RENT, A large and commodious Three Story Fire Proof House, situate Water-Street, at the head of Rotheny's wharf, lately occupied by Messrs. Noble and Aruthurton & Co. as a Shipchandlery Store. Apply to Lilias M'Pherson.
AVIS. Le Propriétaire de ces beaux Jardins à "Brigs Point" est disposé de les vendre pour un Prix modique. L'Emplacement, l'Air & l'Eau rendent ce lieu très agréable ou pour le Séjour d'un Amuse-ment. Juillet 31.
LANDING From the Commerce Street, from the Schooner Two Brothers, Capt. Nickolls. Pipes, 50 hogsheads particular Te- rre WINE, Quarter casks superior quality Tenerife WINE. For Sale by Moase Myers & Son. ALSO, Northern BOARDS, July 6.
NEW RICE. Just received, and now landing from the Schooner Ploughboy, 157 tierces NEW RICE, For Sale by Jennings & Roddey.
FOR RENT. A TWO STORY HOUSE, with a large and excellent Garden, pleasantly situated on the Water-Street. The House is now undergoing repairs, and is adapted for the reception of a family in the best style. William Flume, Esq.
TENERIFFE WINE. Landing from the Brig Andros, Capt. Carter. Quarter casks Tenerife WINE, For Sale by Jennings & Roddey.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York. Office of the Company, No. 100, Water-Street. PROPOSALS For Insuring Buildings, Stocks, &c. against Loss or Damage by Fire.
THE Legislature of the State of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same,) the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars, for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law; the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an unexpected moment, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this Institution; and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the publick. No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified.—The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire. No. I HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. No. II HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. No. III HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. No. IV HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire. This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c.—The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, Chisels, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach-Makers, Bat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance. I. All applications for insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described. II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy the lower than they really are, so as to be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect. III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property. IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon. V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid. VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before or at the time of the execution of this Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained. VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever. VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured. IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy. X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in such 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, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonable required; and shall make out, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall remain in possession, under the hand of a magistrate, of all books, papers, &c. that continue to the spot where the fire happened, and not concealed in such loss; and they shall cooperate with the character and circumstances of the persons insured; and do know, or very likely know, the cause of the fire, or they shall be liable, by misfortune, to forfeit the sum insured, unless obtained by such persons, or their respective executors, administrators, and assigns, from the Company, before the loss is ascertained, that they have not been guilty of any fraud, or that they have not been guilty of any such omission as to prevent the Company from being subrogated to their rights.
Whoever has been insured by the Company, and has not been paid the sum insured, within the time specified in the policy, shall have interest on the sum due, at the rate of six per cent per annum, from the time of making the claim, until the sum is paid, without which interest, for any such default or delay. The Company may, at the option of the insured, by paying the sum insured for six years, and for a less sum than the sum insured, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb 19
Genuine Patent and Family Medicines, Celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human frame is liable. Prepared by T. W. DYOTT, M. D. THE CELEBRATED Stomachic Elixir of Health.
(Price one dollar and Fifty Cents) Which has proved by thousands, who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the public, for specially relieving and curing the cramp, pain, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, tickens at the stomach, severe head aches, &c. For the dysentery, cholera morbus, severe gripings, and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy, and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility. Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints, or disorders of the breath and lungs, even in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief. Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstructed perspiration, will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours. In asthma or consumptive complaints, horseflesh, wheezings, thorniness of breath, and the hooping cough, it will give immediate relief.
Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters. (Price One Dollar.) These celebrated and well-known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet specific nature, and are particularly recommended for relieving weak constitutions, cleansing and strengthening the stomach, and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and effectual vermifuge, when administered to children; they are gratefully warm, and pungently aromatic; they are extremely serviceable in all fevers, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventive against the complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Vegetable Nervous Coerdin, OR, Nature's Grand Restorative, Is confidently recommended as the most efficacious medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness, and various complaints, resulting from dissipated pleasures, residence in warm climates, the immoderate use of tea, the unskilful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Drops. A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, swellings and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and all kinds of green wounds; the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c.
Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven Hundred Thousand Persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom are in the greatest debility. These Medicines, which by being timely administered, will prevent the progress of many fatal diseases. The Proprietor wishes to afford every information relative to the efficacy of the above Medicines in a small compass by exhibiting a list of exemplary cures, attested by respectable characters, for the satisfaction and encouragement of the afflicted:—for which purpose such cures have been selected at different times and been inserted, as might display the alternative power of phyick. But as the number of cases are now become so numerous, I am obliged, instead of identifying the particulars, only to print an abstract of several testimonials, referring the reader to peruse the pamphlet, left at the Book-Store of Messrs. RONALD, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk June 3.
Phœnix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK. INSURANCE UPON SHIPS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.
 One month 12 1/2 cents per $100  Two do. 20 do. do.  Three do. 25 do. do.  Four do. 30 do. do.  Five do. 35 do. do.  Six do. 40 do. do.  Seven do. 45 do. do.  Eight do. 50 do. do.  Nine do. 55 do. do.  Ten do. 60 do. do.  Eleven do. 65 do. do.  Twelve do. 70 do. do. 
The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent.
FOR SALE, A neat well finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Eliza Good. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 900 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoining Capt. John Storie's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON.
Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Davis, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close and settle as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to satisfy his creditors. May 5.
GERMAN LINENS. 100 pieces SACKING, 45 do. SHIRT LINEN. 480 do. OZNAUBURGS, 45 do. SHIRT LINEN. 480 do. TICKLENBURGS, 45 do. SHIRT LINEN. 80 do. WHITE ROLLS, 30 do. BED TICKING. 30 do. HESSIAN do., 65 do. BED RAVENS. 30 do. FINE PLATILLAS, 45 do. DOCK.
ALSO, 11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities. 110 boxes Spanish SEGARS, 100 dozen half pint DECANTERS. 150 do. Crown GLASS, 120 dozen WINE GLASSES. 150 do. English PIPES, 100 pair WAFFLE IRONS. 600 do. CORKS, 350 pieces PAPER HANGING. 100 wt. Bottling WIRE, 100 pieces OIL CLOTH. 20 gross Cowskin WHIPS, 4 cases PORT WINE. 600 wt. GLUE, 100 wt. Osnaburg THREAD 800 Straws half pint and gill.
And at their Store in Main-Street, Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery, and fancy Articles. We will take in barter, about 25,000 wt. of Green Coffee.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Lewis, on Monday last from Philadelphia, a large quantity of the best
Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, &c. that has (probably) ever been in Norfolk. With the Philadelphia Upper Leather for Boots—the choicest of Seal and other Leather here—good workmanship—great attention—no disappointments—a regular bred foreman—and a tolerable supervisor. He has already furnished and will continue to furnish, better Boots and Shoes and better treatment to customers than has been rendered here by any person in this way; on these conditions: only his expects custom. He has now from Baltimore, &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good flock of KID and MOROCCO for all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an allowance made for that which is not; but the greatly increased price of all the materials, and the high price of labour in this way, will not admit of the Shoes being sold at the price of the run-work, generally offered for sale here. He is now getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibility of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see. He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gentlemen may be fitted at any time, with a certainty of getting such as are good, as he has no run work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His terms are cash only.
A LEASE For the eligible PROPERTY he now occupies is to be disposed of—it has about three and an half years to run. Martin's Double Brand FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, manufactured solely for family use. July 6.
FOR RENT. A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; 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 Lucker. August 15.
FOR SALE, A very valuable Tract of LAND, Containing eleven hundred acres, situated at the mouth of York River, in Gloucester County, remarkably pleasant and healthy, abounding with the finest fish, oysters, and wild fowl! The soil is well adapted to the culture of corn, small grain, tobacco and cotton; there is about 400 acres cleared and under good fences—the range for stock of all kinds is equal if not superior to any, having a large firm salt marsh attached to it. The timber is fully sufficient for the use of the plantation. The improvements are a good Overseer's House, an excellent Barn, Corn, and Negro Houses. Should have no objection to divide the Land, so as to suit purchasers, provided the whole could be sold—one third of the purchase money, be wanted in cash, the balance will be made easy; a great bargain may be had in the purchase, and the privilege of sowing 150 acres in small grain in the fall, which is now in corn; possession at Christmas next. Any person who may wish to purchase, it is presumed will view the premises, which will be shown by Mr. William Thornton, who resides on the plantation, or the Subscriber, William K. Perrin. Gloucester County, June 24, 1809.
Just Landed, 104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, 10 boxes clayed 150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey, 150 do. Alexandria superfine Flour, 200 do. Middlings—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. Who offers for RENT,
A Dwelling-House with five Rooms, pleasantly situated in the fields. May 17.
FOR SALE, 100 hogsheads choice MOLASSES, JAMES YOUNG. July 11.
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-House, 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.
NORFOLK. PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR. Opposite the Exchange-Office, Norfolk.