Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-07-17 00:00:00

exception of Article IV. we are disposed to propose in the Gazette a substitute of our own, for the President, Vice President, and the several officers of the United States. It is a matter of high importance, that the utility as that of the United States.
NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1804.
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However, there are other reasons, which, if they are not the only ones, will be found, in part, in the reason for the establishment of the Gazette. It is a matter of high importance, that the utility as that of the United States. However, there are other reasons, which, if they are not the only ones, will be found, in part, in the reason for the establishment of the Gazette. It is a matter of high importance, that the utility as that of the United States.
PROPOSALS.
publishing, in the Borough of Norfolk, a Political and Commercial News-Paper , To be called the NORFOLK GAZETTE & PUBLICK LEDGER. CONDITIONS. This Paper shall be published on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, upon a royal sheet and an entire new letter, in a style of typographical elegance not inferior to any paper in the United States.
The charge to Subscribers will be Five Dollars and Fifty Cents per annum, payable in advance. Advertisements, not exceeding one square, to be paid for at the rate of Fifty Cents for the first insertion, and Twenty-Five Cents for each succeeding publication. Any thing exceeding one square to be paid for as two, &c. &c.
PROSPECTUS.
In a few words may be summed up the principal objects which shall occupy the columns of the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger. First, the Editors do, that the Constitution of the United States affords the best protection of Liberty that has yet been offered to her in human institution, and revering it as the most sacred result of patriotick wisdom; the publication which they propose to conduct, shall exhibit a uniform and firm attachment to that instrument, as it issued from the hands of its authors; and a candid opposition to the introduction of such experimental changes, or innovations, as, however calculated to catch popular applause, may, by gradually obliterating its fundamental provisions, lead to a final destruction of the whole. In this department, therefore, the Editors will deem it their duty to keep a watchful eye on the conduct of the constituted authorities, whatever may be the denomination of that party by which they may think proper to be distinguished. But at the same time that they promise, as far as at them may be possible, to expose whatever they may think, in the conduct of those at any time in power, has a tendency to militate against the number, good, or to endanger the integrity of the Constitution, they will treat them with all the respect due to the rank with which it may have been invested. In every thing that relates to trade and agriculture, at home or abroad, must be highly interesting to the people of the United States, the Editors will, in their commercial and agricultural subjects, engage unremitted attention, and, in every respect, supercede every other. Movements on the theatre of Europe, and the case of every possible regard; and regular mercantile connected details, from the most authentic sources, shall be given. In this part of their work the Editors will, from time to time, and as far as it may appear to be requisite, present their readers with summaries of the most interesting occurrences, and will endeavour to ascertain their connection with, and influence upon, domestic concerns. To enable them to do this with the better effect, they have already established correspondence in different parts of the British Empire, in the French Republic, and throughout the European continent generally. For the foregoing, with such aid as they may be able to derive from the men of talents in this country, a punctual analysis of domestic intelligence, and occasional literary sketches; it is proposed to produce a paper worthy the most read and extensive patronage. To render it such as to be the constant aim of the Editors. For those who conceive that the NEWS-PAPERS are the only source of information, which they find in the daily press, they will find that our Ministers and Magistrates are in reality little punishment to fear, and that the tail of the
and few difficulties to contend with, beyond the censure of the PRESS, and the spirit of resistance it excites among the PEOPLE. While this CENSORIAL POWER is maintained, both Minister and Magistrate is compelled, in almost every instance, to CHOOSE BETWEEN HIS DUTY AND HIS REPUTATION." JUNIUS.
As the Publick is now presented with the first number of the NORFOLK GAZETTE and PUBLICK LEDGER, it may be expected, in compliance with established usage, that the Editors develop, more fully than they have hitherto had an opportunity of doing, the principles upon which they propose to proceed; and their motives for adopting those principles.
For an idea of the objects which shall engage the attention of the Editors, they beg leave to refer to the short Prospectus which they submitted to the publick, when they first solicited its patronage. In it will be found a succinct analysis; to which they will endeavour to conform, in the detail of their operations.
It is now universally expected, in this country, from the establishers of Newspapers, that they explicitly declare their political sentiments, and adopt, as their rallying point, the dogma of one or other of the parties which engage the attention, and divide the opinions of the people.
To the Editors of the Publick Ledger can advance no sufficient objection, nor do they dread any consequences which may ensue from avowal of their political creed, while seriously convinced that its basis is in the constitution, and its object in the happiness of their country.
It necessarily results from the nature of free government, that those who live under it, or are its constituents, will have various conceptions as to its principles, and the most proper manner of carrying it into operation, so as to produce the effect contemplated in its establishment—the happiness of the citizen.
Such a government as ours, is, in a more peculiar degree, obnoxious to the evils, as well as open to the benefits, consequent on this variety of opinion, from the frequent return of the delegating powers into the hands of the people. On those occasions all the virulence of party is excited, and the publick good forgotten, or more generally sacrificed at the shrine of private and interested ambition, or to gratify the blind indulgence of popular resentment.
The existence of party in the United States is coeval with the constitution; and its uniform progress has been from one degree of violence to another, until, as in our day, we behold it assailing and bearing down every barrier which truth, honour, virtue, and patriotism, could oppose to its ravages. Not merely are the publick transactions of men (to which the people must be allowed the right of extending its censure if called for) exposed and commented upon, with rancorous detraction; but the sacred domestic asylum is invaded, and even petty aberration of the passions, every trifling constitutional weakness, dragged into view, and exposed with merciless cruelty with vindictive malice, to the world; surcharged with all that misrepresentation can create, or that even malevolence can venture to promulgate.
Yet such is the state of society at present, that he who does not range himself under the banners of some sect, is branded with every epithet of contempt, or looked upon, and perhaps not without reason, as one who is indifferent to the interests, and heedless of the well-being of his country. But if it be admitted, that a man may fully adopt the grand, national, views of either party, without contributing to the common means by which those views are extended, then it is hoped that the Editors of this paper may be allowed to declare themselves firmly attached to the principles of a party, and yet to retain all the candour and honesty belonging to the man and the citizen.
They can, therefore, under this liberal interpretation, have no apprehension of any evil result, either to themselves or to the community, from openly professing their attachment to the constitution of their country, as it was resigned to his successors by its great patron, WASHINGTON, after it had been administered by him eight years, according to its true principles, and in the "full tide of successful experiment."
Grounding their acceptance of its provisions upon the interpretation then given of it, by those who united with him in framing and co-operated with him in applying it, the Editors feel no hesitation in declaring their unfeigned regret for those innovations that have already been made upon it; and their full determination to oppose, with all the strength they possess, every future attempt which shall be made, to fix new deformity on it, by loading it with conditions destructive of its original proportion and beauty.
Having, therefore, declared themselves attached to the political, or constitutional, principles of that sect, or party, denominated, with strict propriety, FEDERAL, it follows, of necessity, that they cannot approve of those which appear to direct the movements of our present administration: to the leading characteristics of which they cannot accord the merit of patriotism; to which, in its motives and in its means, in its origin and in its continuance, they are most conscientiously and decidedly opposed.
Thus far, and thus openly, have the Editors revealed themselves, in submission to the prejudices of the world. But at the same time that they assert their general disapprobation of the measures pursued by the present rulers, and their determination to oppose whatever, in the acts of administration, may not square with their ideas of political right or expediency; they wish to be perfectly understood, by their readers of each party, both with respect to their opposition and the grounds upon which it may be conducted.
As they disapprove of the manner in which the affairs of the nation are, and during the presidency of Mr. Jefferson have been, conducted, merely because that manner does not correspond with their opinion of what is consistent with the interests of the state, and the purity of the constitution; so their opposition, as often as it occurs publickly, shall be directed to the correction of the evil, and will not extend farther. Because they have declared themselves Federalists, they do not relinquish their right of judging for themselves; they do not consider themselves pledged to accompany their party per fas aut nefas ; to adopt all the opinions of all its votaries; nor to decry every thing which is done by those of different sentiments. Neither do they wish it to be understood, that, in opposing their views to the views of those in power, they are, thereby, bound to censure all the acts of the administration or its adherents.
They hold themselves equally disengaged from the trammels of both parties, so far as their judgment and their justice may, in the smallest degree, be implicated—equally at liberty to approve and to censure all publick proceedings, according to the impressions which such proceedings shall make on their mind. And inasmuch as their favourable testimony shall never be withheld, through fear of what one party may think or say; so neither shall they be deterred from passing the strongest sentence of condemnation, when called for, from any dread of the persecutions or prosecutions of the other.
They bind themselves, therefore, to the publick, that their paper shall, as often as the subject of internal politics, or the operations of the general or state governments, are alluded to, give the candid and undis-
guised convictions of their mind. They will neither disgust their readers with fulsome panegyrick, nor illeberal detraction. They will neither praise through servility, nor condemn through malevolence. And they will carefully avoid giving offence to truth and delicacy, by making their paper a vehicle of general calumny, or of private slander.
Notwithstanding the foregoing exposition of the political creed of the Publick Ledger, and the determination of the Editors, from time to time, to devote its columns to discussions of this nature; they will not, for a moment, lose sight of the very important and main object of utility which is proposed by this establishment; and to the commercial interests of their friends, and the community, they will be ever anxious to pay that deferential attention which they hope will be beneficial.
Our country may well be said to exist by Commerce; as all its fiscal resources are derived from thence. The exertions of every person in the state ought, therefore, to be directed to the advancement of the interests of the merchant, and the security of trade. The Editors of this Gazette, will endeavour to discharge this duty.—They will not promise novelty in their plan, but industry and care in its execution; and they will always acknowledge themselves grateful for any improvement that may be suggested, or for any intelligence that may be communicated.
In the accomplishment of this part of their design, they propose—
To keep a correct and regular register of the arrival and departure of vessels, at and from the different ports in the United States; and of American vessels abroad, as early as the intelligence can be received. To publish, once in each week, a price current of such articles as are commonly in demand and for sale at this market; in this they are promised the aid of several commercial friends.
With the price current will be published the rates of premiums of Insurance. In this accuracy may be fully relied on, as the situation of one of the Editors affords the most certain means of obtaining correct information.
A meteorological table will also be published, once in each week. To persons of science and curiosity, a journal of this nature must be very acceptable. But it is the commercial man, and more particularly he who is concerned in the business of Insurance, who will, it is hoped, derive useful knowledge from it. The proximity of Norfolk to the sea, will enable distant readers to know, with considerable accuracy, the prevalent winds and weather on the coast of Virginia. By this journal, they will be enabled to form a judgment of the probability there has been for vessels to enter into, and to depart from, the Chesapeake; and of the weather to which vessels may have been exposed. This journal is kept by one of the Editors; and was originally undertaken at the desire of the Marine Insurance Company, whose directors have acknowledged considerable benefit from it.
Besides these particulars, they will carefully report whatever mercantile news they meet with, either in American or in foreign news-papers; decisions, on questions of trade, in courts of law both at home and abroad, as often as they shall come under their attention; and they will occasionally exhibit extracts from such books as may appear to contain any novel instruction, on matters connected with commerce.
On subjects relating to Agriculture the Editors cannot be supposed to have much skill. Here, however, they will endeavour to be useful. They solicit the instruction of all those who can direct their views to whatever may be so; and promise that they will not be negligent. The respectable circulation which their Paper has, is likely to have, among those who are in

mediately interested in cultivation, demands their most grateful attention.
It is unnecessary to enlarge, beyond what is said in the prospectus, upon their desire to make the Ledger a vehicle of correct and early intelligence. Added to the local advantages of Norfolk, which they will endeavour to make an advantageous use of, they expect from arrangements taken, to be regularly furnished with London, Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Paris, Bourdeaux, Marseilles, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Leghorn, and other Italian, News-papers. From these sources, they have little doubt of being able, after some time, to present a highly interesting News-paper to their Subscribers.
Thus the Editors propose to do. The undertaking is not a trifling one, when meant to be discharged with integrity. They can only promise not to omit any thing which may depend upon themselves. The success of every thing must rest finally upon a higher power. The aid of that power they beseech, with all that humble reliance, and respect, which is becoming in a mortal, when addressing the ruler and dispenser of his fate.
They would also express their great willingness to avail themselves of the talents of all those to whom the gift of improving the taste, or of correcting the errors of the age has been imparted. They would invite the Politician, the Philosopher, the Divine, the Poet, the Fabulist, the Lawyer, and the Critick, to join in their labours, and contribute to their design of spreading knowledge amongst their fellow citizens.
Communications of every description, not militating against the interests of society, will be thankfully received. For this purpose, a Box will be placed in the window of the office, where they wish every thing of this nature to be deposited. The authors, who come forward with laudable intentions, may rest assured that their productions shall receive the most respectful attention which it is in the Editors' power to bestow on them. They hold a belief in the full liberty of the press, but abhor its licentiousness. Those who write, with virtuous motives, need not, therefore, be under any apprehensions.
But as their own political sentiments, are known, and as they alone are to be responsible, it cannot be expected that they will submit themselves as machines, to promulge opinions contrary to those which they believe correct, without reserving to themselves the right of animadverting upon, though in no instance will they, unauthorised, take the liberty of changing, the sentiments or language of their correspondents.
With these remarks the Editors conclude; promising to do every thing in their power to discharge their duties to the public; fully relying upon its justice. They will with Junius, "speak to the plain understanding of the people, and appeal to their honest, liberal construction." In discussing publick measures, they would address their readers in the words of Shakespeare, and remind them that —
The wound of peace is surety, Surety secure: but modest doubt is call'd The beacon of the wise, the tent that searches To the bottom of the worst —
And should they sometimes "doubt"; should they, perchance, betray the want of that "surety secure"; should they ever discover an inclination to search "to the bottom of the worst"; they would request those for whose sakes they do so, in the language of Rowe, to —
Judge them not ungentle, Of manners rude, and insolent of speech, If, when the publick safety is in question, Their zeal flows warm and eager —
Apprentices—Two or three Lads from fourteen to sixteen years of age, who have received a good, English Education, and are of honest, reputable connexions, will be taken, on liberal terms, as Apprentices to the printing business at this office. Their parents may rely on every attention being paid to their moral conduct.
Parting in all its variety, and in the neatest manner, executed at the office of the Publick Ledger, near the corner of Main, in Commerce Street.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHOW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1804.
It was the intention and expectation of the Editors that this number should have appeared on the first of this month; but their exertions were defeated by the difficulty experienced in procuring the necessary apparatus. They will still endeavour to make the number of Papers comprehended within the year, complete by the first of July next, by giving extra numbers during the Session of Congress; should their labours meet with the hoped for encouragement from the Citizens of Norfolk. Their principal reliance for this support must be upon the Advertising part of the community, whose aid they will assiduously endeavour to merit.
We must bespeak the kind indulgence of our friends, should they not find that variety which they may wish for in our Paper. We have yet received but few papers from which we can make selections. We know, however, that this is an evil which will daily be corrected; we have offered exchanges with all the valuable commercial and political papers in the United States. We have not been yet favoured with any publications Eastward of New York, from New York only the Commercial and the Daily Advertiser, not one either from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Alexandria, or Richmond; some country papers, the two New-York papers above-mentioned, the Charleston Courier, and Fredericktown Herald, are all we have yet had addressed to us. We now request those Editors who read this, and who are disposed to exchange, to send their Papers without delay.
We owe an apology to our subscribers for the bad quality of the paper we are compelled to commence with. We had made a contract with a manufacturer at Baltimore, to be regularly supplied with paper of a superior quality; but the damage done to his mills by the late rains, put it out of his power to comply, immediately, with his engagement. In the mean time our anxiety to meet the wish of our friends, induced us to purchase a temporary supply. We hope soon to be furnished with such as we shall not be ashamed of.
Our subscribers are informed that no papers will be delivered from the office. We have engaged a person to deliver them at the houses of the subscribers. The mean time, which for some days may be the case, should any person be neglected, we beg to be immediately informed of it. The carrier is cautioned against selling any papers, or delivering any in the streets.
We have been amused with the following Ethiopians, which turn upon Buonaparte's taking the Mussulman name ALI, when it suited his convenience to prefer the religion of Mahomet to that of Jesus.
ALI BUONAPARTE SPEAKS. In doubting my faith people injure me much, I'm sincerely a Christian, I speak on my troth: Or, if you'll believe me, I'll swear that I am such— On the koran, I, Ali, aver it on oath.
MEN ITUR, qui te vitiosum, Zoile, dixit: Non vitiosus homo es, Zoile, sed vitium.
IMITATION. To the greatest hypocrite on earth. He call'd thee vicious, did he? slanderous elf! Thou art not vicious, thou art vice itself.
Another Imitation. BUONAPARTE's a liar, his slanderers cry— They lie, he's no liar, he's only Ali.
Among the many very elegant and useful dissertations, on moral and literary subjects, which distinguish the miscellany from whence the following essay is copied, and mark the editor as the scholar, the lover of letters, and the friend of man, we find few more entitled to attention than that which we have selected. We would not only recommend it to a favourable reading, but, as far as in our power, would impress upon those who read it, the sentiments it conveys. The utility of such a publication as the Port-Folio is strongly and distinctly seen, particularly in Philadelphia. There it has excited among the younger class of men a general affection for letters, and an emulation, in a great number, to excel in the arts of literary composition, and of literary conversation, perhaps not less difficult. Refinement in this last accomplishment has, it must by all be confessed, but very lately been considered, in this country; essential in the education of a gentleman. And even a few years ago, to meet with a man whose lettered researches extended to any valuable length beyond the confines of his profession, was almost a miracle. In him we might truly behold a virum totum , and ought to have thanked God for having permitted us to behold a phenomenon.
The case is not now the same. We behold this apathy and indifference, gradually give way to curiosity and taste; nor do we hesitate to say that this change has been greatly promoted by the publication in question, which has diffused the amiable spirit of the belles-lettres among its readers; and, in the place where it is published, its success, in this its great and meritorious object, has been in no small degree enhanced by the society of its editor, whose refined conversation is the best commentary upon his writings, and the highest recommendation to his intentions.
It is but little that a poor advertising news-paper can do, to aid such a design as that which produced and animates the Port Folio. What we can do, however, we will do joyfully. And it is with the desire of recommending useful reading, and of displaying the benefits to be derived from it, that we give place to the following essay.
ON READING.
FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
Sic bona librorum— Copia. HOR.
OF the many endowments, which nature has bestowed on man, I know of none which is productive of more real delight, and which, therefore, ought to inspire more gratitude, than a taste for reading. The author of the quotation, which introduces this essay, seems to have enjoyed this pleasure in no common degree, for he has more than once expressed his feelings and his wishes, with all the eloquence of a Roman. Thus he thinks if the Gods will only grant him health, and sufficient fortune to secure him from anxiety as to the hour which is passing over him, his books will give him contentment and equanimity— The austere Christian may condemn the presumption of him, who suppose tranquillity of mind to be in his own power. It certainly does militate somewhat against the doctrines of Christianity, but is consonant with the principles of the age in which Horace flourished, and appears, particularly, to be a tenet of the sect to which he belonged. As far, however, as human agency can avail, books will be found to possess great efficacy in dispelling the gloom of discontent, in brightening the brow with cheerfulness, in lifting up the discontented countenance, and in solacing the pungency of grief. Every profession, however laborious, must have some intervals of leisure, and I envy not the disposition of him who must spend his time in perfect idleness. We learn from Locke, and every one's experience will confirm the truth of the remark, that, the mind of a waking person is never wholly vacant—that it always thinks. But what can be the employment of him who has not previously stored his mind with proper materials of thought by reading? He must be confined, like philosopher Adwin's dull man , to mere observation of the shops he sees in walking, and the acquaintance he meets.— So negative a kind of existence we might presume every one would wish to avoid. —Yet how many ( ne pour la digestion , as Bruyère would say) do we daily see, who, after finishing the business of the day, very contentedly sit down to dissipate the time, which intervenes before the morrow, in cards and frivolous conversation with un-idea'd girls, or quickly retire to that state which the ancients wisely supposed to be not very remote from death. When we know how fruitful a resource we possess against an ennui so distressing, an idleness of mind so degrading, is it not wonderful to reflect how few there are who enjoy it?
Books are not only valuable as a source of amusement, but they may be esteemed as our best instructors, next to experience, in life. Oral advice loses its influence by a variety of causes. The teacher's delicacy too often prompts him to spare the feelings of him who has rendered himself obnoxious to reproof; and the pupil, in return, will contemn the precepts of one, whose moral character he may not think superior to his own. But that advice which is presented to us by the pen of the moralist is divested of all personal considerations. He need not be penurious of reproof, who knows not whom it will offend; nor will his pride be wounded, who, in the obscurity of his closet, has none to witness his disgrace. Ethological works constitute a sort of altar, before which the student may confess himself, and no one will know his failings; if he turn not away from the volume, he may become virtuous before the world shall know he was vicious.
He who has a taste for literature, and a copia librorum , may be said to possess an extensive circle of acquaintance. He has it in his power to select his company from all parts of the world, and even, like the wandering Jew, unite the most distant ages. He may enjoy the bliss of Paradise, and sail in the holy ark of Noah, or the magnificent barge of Cleopatra. He may be free and equal, and experience disgrace and neglect, such as Socrates did in the democracy of Athens; or he may enjoy honour and patronage with Horace and Virgil under the Monarchy of Augustus. He may talk of fanaticism, and bigotry, rebellion and murder, with Cromwell and
Hanlon, or of the fanaticism of the age. His power, with the aid of the press, is unbounded; like the power of the king, like the power of the pope. He is pleased if he can but induce his readers to believe that he is with him on all subjects. It is the power of the pen, or place for the pen, whether for the lamp or the street, city, or amid the mountains.
I cannot but light upon a disposition to beget a disposition to read. I may be told that the vicious object of this art is to lead the reader to believe that all men have equal talents, and that the genius of the age is either elevated by a clear light, or depressed by a clouded one. Some most valued productions may have been inspired at particular seasons, and hence believed, or their biographers endeavoured to impress upon the world, that those seasons were most propitious to the exertion of their intellect.
In order to increase not only the habit, but the pleasure of reading, every student should be tolerably skilled in criticism. It is a false notion that the art of criticism is the art of discovering faults—it is that which enables us to discern and relish the beauties of an author. Let the student peruse with attention the critical works of Johnson and Blair, (quales et quanto viros!) and he will afterwards read with increased pleasure.
Much has been said of the pernicious effects of novels; but I am not inclined to join in the popular clamour against these elegant offspring of the imagination. I would suffer all young persons, say encourage them, in reading novels, until about the age of seventeen or eighteen. About this time the judgment has arrived at such a state of maturity, as to be able to discern the imperfections, and reject the pernicious doctrines, with which it is to be lamented, these works do too plentifully abound. By first putting these fascinating works into his hand, which engage the attention, without fatiguing the mind, the student will insensibly acquire a taste for reading, which will never lose. I have no fear that reading will induce him to do anything that is wrong. Besides, the pages of many of our novels are so many mirrors of nature, in which every one who reads may see, himself reflected—they will aid him to correct his faults, and cherish his latent virtues.
I had intended to introduce some remarks on the danger of reading in a desultory manner, and without reflection, but I will content myself with referring those who may feel interested in the subject, to the essay which was given in the 24th number of the Port Folio, and close this with a short quotation, which will have more weight than any thing I could say. Milton, although a subverter of order in government, was yet a poet, and well knew the value of order and reflection in study. His opinion of the value of the incessant perusal of books, without exercise of the mind, in digesting their contents, is expressed in his Paradise Regained :
"A man's wisdom is not in his reading, but in his understanding. Incessantly, and to his reading bring A spirit and judgment equal or superior. Uncertain and unsettled still remain Deep vers'd in books, and shallow i' the world. Crude or intoxicat, collecting toys, As children gathering pebbles on the shore."
BUONAPARTE I. Emperor of the French . &c. &c.—The Baltimore Federalist of the 24th May, on the authority of a letter from Libon , says that the Corsican adventurer, Napoleon Buonaparte, has at length obtained the great object of his ambition, and is placed on the highest pinnacle of human greatness, by being invested with imperial sway over the fairest portion of Europe. The extract in the Baltimore Gazette stands thus—
Lisbon, May 24. "Every thing looks dark in Old England seems tottering at her greatness. The First Consul EMPEROR of the GALLS, KING and PROTECTOR of the AMERICAN BATAVIAN REPUBLICS. These titles are hereditary in his family."
Before we can give implicit faith to this article, we would wish to have authority that can be derived from Lisbon; from whence we have seldom occasion to remark upon much of the intelligence. This, however, may be true, and we are inclined to give the truth, in the principle part, of the article.

exception of AMERICAN REPUBLIC—but we are disposed, instead of Hielvetic, as proposed in the Federal Gazette, to substitute Cisalpine of which Buonaparte, being President, must continue to possess the sovereignty under that title, or assume a higher. It is absurd to think that he durst be guilty of so bold an act of hostility as that of assuming the sovereignty of the United States.
However it may be, there can be little doubt either that he is, or very soon will be, hailed by the title of Emperor, and hence the reason for assembling those vast armies, under the denomination of Army of England. He had before him the example of almost every popular usurper. He knew, or else must be very short-sighted, that power obtained in open violation of the laws of the country in which it is exercised, never has been long enjoyed. The history of the Roman Empire, with the exception of Octavius, scarcely affords an instance of the contrary. Knowing this, his determination has evidently been, to fall, when he shall fall, from the most elevated point of grandeur.
This fall must soon take place. Although it be that by the mere word, Emperor, he derives to himself no new authority, no unpossessed power, yet by its mere assumption, he gives to the majority of the nation new motives of hatred, new incitements to revenge, for the injuries its rights sustained. However the minds of men may now be habituated to the most abject yoke which slavery can impose, they are much better prepared to endure its substance, than the shadow. A title of supremacy is in itself nothing, but as contradictory of the very principle for which the French have been contending, they must be reduced to a more abject state than we would be willing to imagine, should they admit of its being conferred upon and enjoyed by, even Buonaparte.
YELLOW FEVER. —It is with regret we perceive that the Yellow-Fever has thus early made its appearance, on Long-Island. We wait with anxiety for correct intelligence on this subject.
By capt. Powell of the sloop Mary, in 16 days from Guadalupe, we learn that, a few days before the Mary sailed, a proclamation had been issued by the governor of that island, which declares all vessels trading with the island of St. Domingo good and lawful prize; and, moreover, that the crews of the vessels captured, shall be considered as pirates. In consequence of which, several privateers, mounting from 15 to 18 guns, were fitting out, with a pretended view to intercept American vessels bound to that island. It does not require much penetration to perceive what will be the effect produced by this measure—vessels bound any where to leeward will be bound to St. Domingo, and as the crews are to be treated as pirates, they will tell no tales—We cannot forbear expressing our apprehensions that the commerce of this country is menaced with the most extensive injury.
Captain Green, of the schooner Columbia, left Guadalupe 30th June. He left there a great many American vessels, but does not recollect the names of any. Capt. G. confirms the information of a proclamation by the Governor of that island, declaring that vessels taken bound to or from St. Domingo, will be adjudged lawful prize, and their crews treated as Pirates. He states the number of privateers belonging to that island to be from 60 to 70, of various sizes. Markets were dull, at the following prices—Flour $10.—Beef $10 a b.—Pork $16.—Sugar $6 per C.—Coffee 30 a 36 s. per lb.
LAW REPORT.
COMMON PLEAS, May 14, 1803.
SENNISON V. ROWCROFT AND OTHERS. In this case is of considerable importance in the mercantile world.
Mr. Serjeant Shepherd applied to the court for a new trial, on the ground that the defendants, who are underwriters, were not liable to pay the loss sustained, and for the following circumstances:—In consequence of the plaintiff insured with the defendant a vessel coming from the Canary Islands to London; and there was a memorandum on the policy of insurance, stating that the underwriters were not liable for any loss, but only bound to pay a total loss. The ship left the Canaries, but by the first bad weather was obliged to run into and put to Cruz, in the West-Indies, for repair. It was there discovered that the vessel was so damaged by the sea-water, so that the only remedy was to render it entirely useless, to procure which was the stead and effecting those at the Board of Health would not allow the vessel to be repaired, and accordingly the attempt necessary to throw it overboard was made, but the ship was so much which they submitted to the disposal of the first solicited to dispose of it, and they found a success to which they will endeavour to carry on the remainder of their operations. It is now universally expected, in all probability, to be perfectly safe.
she was accordingly sold at Santa Cruz. The plaintiff, therefore, came upon the underwriters for a total loss.
Mr. Serjeant Best, for the defendants, contended, that no total loss, or even such a loss as came under the memorandum, had been incurred. He stated a variety of cases where the point had been determined, that when a cargo gets to a port, although so much damaged as to be of no value, the underwriters were not liable, as in case of shipwreck or capture.
The court was of opinion that the damaged state of the ship rendered it impossible for her to complete her voyage; and, therefore, that it ought not to be considered as a total loss. The application for a new trial was refused.
Married, on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Whitehead, JAMES THORBURN, Esq. of this place, merchant, to Miss MARTHA KING, eldest daughter of Miles King, Esq. mayor of this borough.
BY THE MAIL.
The Editors return their thanks to the gentlemen who have favoured them with a perusal of several New-York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore papers. These contain no news of importance. The following small articles are extracted from them.
By the Clio, capt. George, from New-Orleans, we have received letters and papers to the 7th of June. By these it appears that the territory enjoys uninterrupted health.—Advises from Spain, it was said, had been received, stating that five regiments were ordered to repair to Pensacola; and governor Folch has written to governor Claiborne, protesting, in a formal manner, against the measures of the American government, assuming jurisdiction over the Mobile Bay. Governor Claiborne's lady had arrived at New-Orleans, and was received with great distinction by the inhabitants. [Phil. Gaz.]
A letter from St. Jago de Cuba to a gentleman in this city, dated June 8th, says, "No privateers or prizes are now admitted in this port; of course there is no coffee to be had.—Flour at present is 19 dollars per barrel and none admitted but by the special permission of count Hayracus. Ibid.
NEW-ORLEANS, June 5.
Rice, the principal article of cultivation in lower Louisiana, is likely entirely to fail for want of water. The operations of the saw mills are totally suspended. The sugar cane has greatly suffered for want of rain, and should the drought continue much longer, the crops will be entirely cut off. Added to these gloomy prospects our market is wretchedly furnished; the provision animal and vegetable, are of a bad quality and dear. We have, however, the pleasure of announcing that an unusual degree of health, for the season, prevails in the city.
The United States mail establishment is now in operation in the territory of Louisiana. Hilary Baker, Esq. is appointed Postmaster, pro tempore, at New-Orleans.
A letter from London of a late date, says—"Notwithstanding the war, this country never enjoyed a greater degree of prosperity. It is a fact, that exchange is in favour of this country, with every quarter of the globe, and the surplus of the revenue of 1804 over that of 1803, is one million four hundred and eighty-two thousand pounds sterling, exclusive of the war taxes, which have exceeded those of 1803 almost two millions. We still continue a nation of armed men. A change of ministry is expected soon. Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fox are both talked of as Premiers. If the former, the war will be carried on with increased vigour. If the latter, he will propose, and likely bring about a peace through the mediation of Russia. If a coalition, the Lord only knows what will take place."
The news announced by an arrival at Alexandria, of Buonaparte having been proclaimed emperor of the Gauls, appears to be incorrect. Letters received in this city from Mr. Jarvis, as late as the 25th May, are entirely silent on the subject.—They mention the celebration of Te Deum at Lisbon, not on this account, but for the birth of the prince.
[Nat. Intel.]
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Cahokia, Indiana Territory, to the editor of the Kentucky Palladium, dated May 19.
"Captain Lewis, will leave St. Louis to-morrow, to go and meet his boat, which has been since the 17th inst. at St. Charles, and I presume will start the 20th for his expedition. His boat is capitally manned, as well with stout Americans, as with hardy Canadians, and will no doubt winter this fall a little below the Mandanes, which is reckoned near 800 leagues from the mouth of the Missouri."
Our correspondent also notices the disposition of the Osage Indians, mention'd in our last, which he says left St. Louis on the 17th ult. for the Federal City.
Letters from Holland complain that most of the wealthy citizens have emigrated. At Amsterdam, 1500 warehouses are advertised to be sold or let; at Rotterdam, 460. The value of houses has decreased 3-3ths. Of a population of 200,000 in Amsterdam 8500 are reduced to beggary. [London paper.]
An Irish gentleman, observing on the military honours prematurely accompanying the remains of volunteers, who had perhaps been enrolled but a very few days, said, "it was absurd to fire three volleys over the graves of men who, perhaps, had never smelt powder before! Ibid.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Independence, M'Connell, in distress, two days out, from Baltimore, bound to Bourdeaux.
Sloop George, Butler, put back in distress, 3 days out bound to Bermuda.
Sloop Mary, Powell, 16 days from Guadalupe—Sugar—W. Ashly.
Schooner Catharine, Stone, St. Croix—M. Myers.
The Schooner Eliza, Johnston, from St. Martins, is in the Roads.
The Brig Tuelly, from Washington, (N.C.) has been captured on her voyage to Jamaica, by a French privateer, and carried into St. Jago de Cuba—cargo chiefly lumber. The master and crew were turned ashore.
The Ships Jane, Capt. Colly, and Julia, Capt. Calvert, both of and from this port, have arrived at Bourdeaux.
The Ship Thomas, Capt. Steed, from Bordeaux, for St. Thomas, has been carried into Barbadoes, and released after a few days detention—has since arrived at Guadalupe.
The Ship Dart, Capt. Peck, of and from this port, has arrived at Cadiz, in 25 days.
The Sloop George, Brown, of this port, has arrived from Antigua, at the Bay of Honduras.
The Schooner Lady Washington, Brennan, of and from this port, has arrived at the Bay of Honduras.
The Schooner Lydia, of and from this port, has arrived at Barbadoes.
NEW-YORK, July 6.
Arrived, brig Pallas, Smith, from Bermuda and Turks Island, 16.
Four American vessels passed through Turks Island passage on the 18th ult. Two French privateers of 14 guns each, (a brig and schooner) were cruising there. June 30 off the Capes of Virginia, spoke the Danish ship Charlotte, 43 hours from Norfolk. Passengers Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, Mr. Williams, and Miss Welman.
PHILADELPHIA, July 6.
Schooner Elizabeth, of this port, from Hispaniola, is taken by a French privateer, and sent into Havana.—Brig Two Friends, of this port, from St. Jago de Cuba, is said to be taken by the pirate Love, and since lost on Cuba.
Ship Aurora, of Portsmouth from Amsterdam, with 300 passengers, was spoken by captain George, of the Clio, in lat. 37, long. 73, out 56 days.
BALTIMORE, July 6.
Arrived, schooner Triumph, Fallen, St. Thomas, 15 days. Left brig Mentor, Vanneman, of Philadelphia, in 10 days; Flora, Burrows, of ditto for St. Croix, in two days. In his passage down from Barbadoes, spoke an English privateer, who informed him that 8 or 10 American vessels had been recently sent into Tortola.
Also, brig S. W. Boyle, north side of Cuba, 14 days. Some American vessels were captured and carried into the different ports on the north side, but knows not how many, their names, nor the places they belong to.
CHARLESTON, June 23—27.
Arrived, ship Two Friends, M'Neil, London, 49; brig Thomas, Bishop, Isle de Los, 57 days, with 106 new negroes; schooner Sukey & Nancy, Neville, Barra-coa, 15; Northampton, Benoit, ditto 17; Federal, Elliott, Guadalupe 20.
Thirty-five American officers and seamen, who have been captured by French privateers and sent into Barra-coa, came passengers in the Sukey & Nancy, among them—Captains Patterson, Muir, Vaux, Hippecs, Price, Whipple, and Wade—the latter gentleman was captured near Cape-May, on his passage from North-Carolina for Jamaica.
CUSTOM HOUSE—EXTRA.
Ship Independence, M'Connell, in distress. Schrs. Experiment, Nash, Antigua. Batsey, Jefferson, Tappahannock. Eliza, Webb, New-York. Catharine, Stone, St. Croix.
CLEARED.
Ship Union, Service, Port Glasgow. Brig Swan, Bryant, Falmouth. Eleanor, Shaw, Flushing. Nancy, Spalding, Alexandria. Sch'r. Mary Browning, Davis, W. Indies. Eliza, Webb, Petersburg. Sloop Mary, Rhodes, Alexandria. Sophia, Gray, Richmond.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER.
OFFERS FOR SALE.
By the Piece or Package, at his Store
GERMAN GOODS,
 85 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Os-naburgs.  70 doz. Hessian and brown Rolls.  350 doz. White Rolls.  130 doz. excellent Checks.  125 doz. Britannias.  50 doz. brown Holland.  35 doz. Fine Shirt Linen.  15 doz. do. Sheetings.  40 doz. do. Cloths & Coatings.  13 doz. Saddle Cloths.  26 Liquor Cases.  15 Boxes Spanish Segars.  90,000 Marbles.  A quantity of Tees.  German Nuns Thread.  1000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels.  5 boxes short Pipes.  3 doz. Slates & Pencils.  1 Hhd. Japaned Ware.  Looking Glasses English gift.  Do. of Mahogany, all kinds.  Elegant Waters.  Patent Needles.  Violins, Flutes and Clarinets.  Best Italian and common Violin Strings.  Fifes and Instruction Books.  Elegant Violin Bows.  Spectacles first quality.  Razors and Pen Knives, of do.  1 Case cheap Jewellery.  Razor Hones & Strops.  Thread Stockings, extra fine.  Cotton Checks & Handkerchiefs.  Fine Brabant Lace.  200 Pieces Velvet Rib-binds.  Fine Black Silk Velvet.  1 Box Mill Saws, and Angers.  Ware House Hinges & Iron Plates.  Bird Cages and Seeds.  Frying Pans & Skillets.  A quantity of Baskets.  Brass Andiron & Candle Sticks.  Table Knives & Forks.  Steel Snuffers & Scissors.  Backgammon and Chess men.  411 dozen English Mustard.  600 Million common Needles.  Batte Doors and Birds.  Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints.  Double barrel Guns.  12 dozen coarse Shirts.  Portable Writing Desks.  Best Quills and Lead Pencils.  Sewing Wax & Wafers.  Tooth Brushes, of all kinds.  Ivory & Dressing Combs.  Best English Playing Cards.  Coffee Mills and Oil Cloths.  Padlocks of all kinds.  Best German Bed Tickling.  Fine Cotton Stockings.  Night Lamps and Lanterns.  Beads, a large quantity.  Suspenders and Pocket Knives.  Dressing Cases and Metal Spoons.  Silk Umbrellas. 
ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF
GLASS WARE,
CUT and PLAIN—Consisting of
 Decanters.  Tumblers.  Wine Glasses.  Jellies, Lemonade and Puch Glasses.  Glass Pitchers, elegantly cut.  Salt Cellars and Bird Glasses.  Sugar Dishes & Crabs.  Flower Vases, &c. &c.  ALSO,  China Tea Sets.  Do. Cups and Saucers.  Do. Tea Pots.  Elegant Bowls, &c. &c. 
The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above.
An Apprentice Wanted.
A LAD of about 16 years, of a good education and respectable parents—none but of a good character, need apply. July 17. 21
SUGAR.
18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by
William Hartshorne, jun.
SLATE.
A quantity of Slate, shortly expected from New-York. July 17. 22
District of Virginia.
United States of America,
United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honorable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of Duties on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission is dated at the City of Washington, the thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made to this office, a certificate of said remission was granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs on payment of the costs.
Saml. Foster, Secy. of the Treasury.
Clerks Office, July 13, 1803.
FOR SALE.
170 Acres in Accomack County, Virginia. 30 do. Park. 7 Hhds. Malt. 4,000 ss. Lard. 3,000 lb. best Green Cobs. A quantity of Bacon Hams, and a few Tons Bar Iron. John Massey. July 17.

AUCTION.
Will be sold, on the premises, on Tuesday, the 24th inst. at 11 o'clock, without reserve, the following Property, situated on Church-street, near Mr. David Pierce's, viz.
A Lot, 95 feet in front, and 175 feet deep, with an elegant Brick House erected thereon, having a large store below, with two back rooms, on the second floor a large passage, parlour, and dining room, with convenient closets; on the third floor two large and one small rooms; in the garret two good rooms completely finished. There are two other Brick-Buildings, comprising two Kitchens and two Smoke-Houses. Also, a Coach-House, a Stable, and a pump of excellent water—a good yard, and a large garden in high cultivation.
Three Lots of Land, 39 feet in front, and 175 feet deep, each, with three convenient Brick-Houses, having each a good store in front, with out-houses, yards, and gardens, to make the situation comfortable.
Also—One Lot, fronting 386 feet on Calvert-street, 166 feet on Charles-street, and 159 feet Sayer-street, and bounded on the back by a creek. On this Lot, is an excellent Ice-House, the income of which makes it an object worth purchasing.
Terms of sale for the above property, 1-4 cash, the balance in 3, 6, and 9 months, with a deed in trust on the property, to secure the three last payments.
The Houses and Lots to be sold separately. Any person wishing to view the property before the day of sale, will apply to the subscriber.
Richard Bowden, V. M.
July 17
ICE.
Those who wish to be supplied with ICE every day, will please leave their names at Mr. James Maurice's, opposite the market-house, where any quantity above ten pounds will be given, but not under, at the rate of five dollars per 100 wt. it is to be delivered in the forenoon, every subscriber must have two bags with his name thereon, and make his place of abode known.
The ICE is taken from the above Ice-house offered for sale.
July 17. tds 12.
NOTICE.
By order of the Trustees, will positively be sold at Auction,
On MONDAY, the 23d inst. at 12 o'clock, At the Exchange Coffee-House, (if not previously disposed of by private sale)
That valuable PLANTATION, belonging to Mr. Malachi Oldner. There is about 70 acres of prime land, situated about two miles from the Borough, on the Eastern Branch, with a good dwelling and sundry out-houses. Five hundred and fifty dollars of the purchase money must be paid down, and Notes at 60 and 120 days, with approved endorsers, will be required for the remainder.
July 17. tds 10
FOR SALE.
 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour.  900 do. Pork, in shipping order.  60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2.  50 Puncheons Grenada Rum.  6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine.  26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco.  44 do. Petersburg do.  Tar and Turpentine.  Pilot and Ship Bread.  A few Trunks Irish Linens.  A Trunk Ginghams. 
Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE.
 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread.  300 do. Pilot. do.  200 do. Ship. do.  500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. 
All of which will be sold on liberal terms.
Stephen Harris.
July 17. tf 8
FOR SALE.
A SMALL QUANTITY OF OLD PORT WINE, Of the best quality.
Edward Johnston.
July 17. tf 9
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 100 hds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco.  300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh.  20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum.  400 barrels Pork, in shipping order.  200 pieces Nankins, first quality.  50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. 
A few cases of Noyau, and two new Cabins.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 17, 1804. tf 15
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson.
July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT.
This commodious BRICK DWELLING, situated on the corner of Church and Market-streets, is now vacant, and will be rented on liberal terms. It contains a large parlour, dining room, kitchen, and two bedrooms, with a good yard and garden. Apply to William Dick.
July 17. tf 11
JOHN RORKE & Co.
Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square,
 Cognac, Old Peach, Apple, Antigua, and Windward Island, Rum. Holland and Country Gin. L. P. Madeira, Sherry, Teneriffe, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Loaf and Muscovado, Sugar. Coffee. Chocolate. French and Italian Oil. Olives. Capers. Basket Salt. Pearl Barley. Mace. Nutmegs.  Cinnamon. Cloves. Pepper. Mustard. Race & Ground Ginger. Almonds. Raisins. Fig Blue. Starch. Refined Salt Petre. Powder and Shot. Godfroid's Havanna Segars, of the first quality. Nails. Scythe Blades. Baltimore Iron. Steel. Cart Wheel Boxes. Irish Glue. Mould Candles. Corks. Wrapping Paper. 
July 17. tf 13
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.
John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy .
July 17. tf 15
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers, A LARGE SUPPLY OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son.
July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
JOHN RORKE & CO.
Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing PAINTER'S COLOURS,
and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 300 gallons Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigris; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes.
July 17. tf 14
FOR SALE,
The fast sailing Schooner LIVINIA & MARGARET,
Now lying at Campbells wharf, in complete order, and is well calculated for a packet, having good accommodation. This vessel will carry about 1200 bushels grain, and will be sold on a liberal credit. For terms apply to Robert Gibson.
July 17. tf 16
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
Persons acquainted with any branch of the business will be considered, as the work is of a very particular nature, and will require a person of good character and ability. Apply to William Dick.
July 17. tf 18
STRATTON & COLE,
HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
GROCERIES;
 Antigua, Jamaica, Wd. Island, New England, French, Peach, Apple, Holland, Country, Sherry, Malaga, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Loaf, Brown, Molasses, Vinegar, Nutmegs, Allspice, Pepper, Cinnamon, Ginger, Chewing Tobacco, Spanish, American, Powder & Shot, Alum, Blown, Superfine, Fine, Coffee, Chocolate.  BRANDY, GIN, WINE, TEA, SUGAR.  CONSISTING OF Nests Wooden Ware, Wool Cards, Bacon, Pork, Mariner's Compasses, Quadrants, Spy Glasses, Hour, 1-2 Minute, 1-4 do., White Lead, Venetian Red, Yellow, Spanish Brown, Blue, Tar, Turpentine, White, Red, Blue, Small, Deep Sea, Bed Cords, Seine Twine, Wrapping do., Indigo, Blueing, Window Glass, Knives and Forks, Pump Tacks, An assortment of Castings, Earthen Ware assorted.  tf 6 
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,
Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill.
July 8. tf 3
SHAKSPEARE.
Time, which is continually washing away the dissoluble fabrics of other Poets, passes without injury by the adamant of Sakspeare.
Dr. Johnson's Preface.
FIRST COMPLETE EDITION IN AMERICA, FROM THE TEXT OF THE BEST EDITORS OF SHAKSPEARE.
Hugh Maxwell & Thomas S. Manning, Propose to publish, as speedily as possible, VOLUME I.
OF THE Plays of William Shakspeare,
With the corrections and illustrations of VARIOUS COMMENTATORS. To which are added, NOTES,
By SAMUEL JOHNSON & GEORGE STEEVENS. From the fifth and latest London edition, published in 1803—Revised and augmented
By ISAAC REED.
With
A GLOSSARIAL INDEX.
Sweet SWAN of AYON, what a sight it were, To see thee in our waters yet appear, With all those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza and King James! But stay;—I see thee in our hemisphere Advanc'd, and made a constellation here:— Shine forth, thou STAR OF POETS, and with rage, Or influence, chide, or cheer the drooping Stage. Ben Johnson.
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It will be printed in a style eminently beautiful, on a fine cream-coloured woven paper, with a type entirely new, and cast for the purpose by Messrs. Binny & Ronaldson.
The Proprietors pledge themselves, that it shall surpass the London edition in neatness of mechanical execution, and rival it in fidelity and correctness.
It will be printed under the immediate direction and superintendence of an Editor, assisted by several Men of Letters.
The Price, to Subscribers, will be 1 Dollar 50 Cents per vol. in boards; to non Subscribers, 1 Dollar 75 Cents.
The inferior copy of the last London edition, in 21 vols. boards, sells for FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS; more than double the price of the proposed edition, which the proprietors have resolved shall, from its cheapness, as well as elegance, deserve the notice of the Public.
To consult the economy of the taste of different Purchasers, an edition will be printed in a compressed, cheap, and portable form, without the notes, in 8 vols. 12mo. price 1 dollar per vol. in boards.
It is contemplated to print one volume every month, from the time of commencement, until the work is completed.
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The Proprietors intend to have that the first volume of the public will be in the course of the present month, and that the whole work will be completed in the course of the present year.
July 17, 1804.
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, TEAS, Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars.  10 Pipes French Brandy.  100 Casks Nails—all sizes.  10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee.  10 ditto Molasses.  50 Barrels Whiskey.  200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, & 10.  50 Casks best English Gunpowder.  50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass.  50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil.  30 Boxes Pipe.  20 Casks Copers.  5 ditto Refined Salt Petro.  10 Boxes Wool Cards.  10 ditto Spermaceti Candles.  50 Bundles Printing Paper.  160 Reams Writing ditto.  20 Bags Black Pepper.  30 Boxes Dixie's best Mustard.  500 lbs. Race Ginger.  50 Barrels Beer & Pork—Boston Inspection.  A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. 
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.
Fish & Swans.
July 8. tf 2
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSAL FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE.
During the middle of the fourth century, before the Christian Era.
With copious Notes and References.
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
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By Messrs. Marshall & Co., 100 Market Street, Philadelphia.
By Messrs. Marshall & Co., 100 Market Street, Philadelphia.
By Messrs. Marshall & Co., 100 Market Street, Philadelphia.
By Messrs. Marshall & Co., 100 Market Street, Philadelphia.
By Messrs. Marshall & Co., 100 Market Street, Philadelphia.