Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-08-08 00:00:00

AFFAIRS OF SWEDEN.
The following British article breathes a spirit of independence, and depth of research, rarely to be met with in modern times.
From the London POLITICAL REVIEW, of May 7, 1808.
Every wind which blows from this northern quarter of Europe brings a system of politics directly the reverse of the system pursued in the south. The kingdom of Sweden has not melted away with the rapidity which the allies of Buonaparte endeavoured to persuade the world; and it is now become a question, whether the enemies by whom it is beset will not themselves set the first example of dissolution.
the other sovereigns of the continent, and contrasted their miserable lot with the dignified attitude and unshaken security of the British monarch; having duly weighed the relative sufferings of their subjects during peace with France, and the cheerful independence which adorns the brow of every Englishman during the fiercest war that Great-Britain ever waged against that power, the king of Sweden could not hesitate in choosing the road which led to safety and renown.
His behaviour has been uniform, and consistent with his professions; he had no alternative, but to crouch with the cowardly, or to struggle with the brave; and in adopting the latter, he has deservedly entitled himself to the gratitude and the most energetic support of this country.
force into the Baltic, to guard the shores of our gallant ally from invasion. There were, at that time, more ships of war than were necessary for this specific purpose; but they were locked up by the ice, which, in the depth of winter, renders the navigation of the Baltic extremely insecure and difficult.
The Swedish commander in chief in Finland, general Klingspor, appears to have conducted his retreat with consummate skill. His force was scarcely a third in proportion to the number of the Russians, consequently, he had no other alternative than to carry on defensive operations.
The Russians entered Abo, the capital of Finland on the 11th of March, and took possession of the duchy in the name of the Emperor Alexander, whom they call their "sublime monarch." It is also stated, that Borneborg had surrendered to the Russians; but according to the partial accounts of the enemy, it has been defended by the Swedes with uncommon obstinacy.
At present, it is not my intention to enter more minutely into the military operations in Finland; nor would a narrative be productive either of instruction or entertainment, unless the marches and countermarches of the belligerent parties should terminate in a general battle.
men, assisted by French engineers, and conducted by a group of traitors who are well acquainted with the country. General Klingspor has effected a brilliant retreat of near 400 miles, with all his baggage and stores, over a country where there are scarcely any roads, and these rendered almost impracticable by the immense quantity of snow which fell during the winter.
Before we quit this portion of our historical digest, it will be proper to remind the reader of the perfidious artifices to which the cabinet of St. Petersburg has resorted, in order to facilitate the views of its low and despicable subserviency to the mandates of the French usurper.
In consequence of the incendiary proceedings of the Russian commander in chief, Buxhowden, on his entrance into Finland, and of the intercepted correspondence between count Romanzoff, the Russian minister, and M. Alopeus, the Russian envoy at the court of Stockholm, which appeared in our last number, the king of Sweden very properly ordered a military guard to be stationed over that person.
It might have been expected that the court of Russia would have disavowed this correspondence, for the sake of appearances in the eyes of the world; but its conduct has been the reverse of every notion of honour or shame.
* I was present when the above fact was mentioned to the late king of Sweden, and I heard him positively vouch for its truth - Ed. Lon. Review.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM DAVIS, deceased, are requested to come forward and make payment; those to whom said estate is indebted are desired to bring in their claims authenticated. William Dickson, Executor. Portsmouth, July 22.

A gentleman who came down from Baltimore in Deagle's packet, after the remarkable passage of eighteen hours, left New-York on Wednesday, reports that a vessel had arrived at that city from Havana, and confirms the accounts received at Baltimore.
It is supposed that there are nearly 20,000 French settled in the island of Cuba, mostly of the unfortunate refugees from St. Domingo; it will be a cruel misfortune to these wretched persons to be driven from Cuba, but we shall not be surprised if it should be the case, the jealousy of the injured and insulted Spaniards, will not permit them to risk any thing they can avoid.
We regret to learn that some remarks made by us on the Mail, coming the south side of James River, have been supposed to extend to the Stage. Nothing was less intended. We can say from our own observation, that the stages from this to Petersburg were never in better order than at this time, as respects punctuality, the horses, drivers, and entertainment on the road.
From the Aurora.
WORSE AND WORSE
May well be said of such paragraphs as abuse and scandalize the character of any individual—and with still greater force may it be applied when such articles are fabricated with the view to mislead the people and implicate the officers of government. Mr. Jackson, in his paper of the 28th inst. copies an article from the N. Y. Evening Post, asserting that, the schooner chartered by the government to carry dispatches to Europe belongs to capt. Nathan Haley, and that he is the bearer of those for general Armstrong, our minister at Paris—and that this Nathan Haley is the same person who ran away with the ship Hare. The person who ran away with the ship Hare, was a captain Haley, who it is believed has continued in France ever since. The letter that is published and signed Nathan Haley, addressed to Mr. Clason, could hardly be furnished in that form by that gentleman (Mr. Clason) and if not, he should be called on by the friends of Mr. Nathan Haley here to contradict it, or if the substance of the letter is correct, and the printer has for his purpose subjoined the name of Nathan Haley instead of John Haley as the author, does he not deserve more than censure?
[We shall be well pleased to find that the Haley who has carried the dispatches is not the person who ran away with the ship Hare. But the correspondent of the Aurora is mistaken in saying that it was John Haley, who committed that act, we have examined the publications of the day, and they state that it was Nathan Haley; and if Nathan Haley is charged with dispatches, we think it must be the same person.]
[We have heard Haley, who is gone to France, described by a gentleman who saw him a few days since in Washington, to another gentleman, who saw Haley in France, at the time he ran away with the ship, and the description corresponded in every particular.]
SPAIN.
The fate of this proud and potent kingdom, once the terror and envy of all Europe, opens a new vista to the observations of the politician. The deep-coloured perfidy of Buonaparte, upon this occasion, will degrade him in the eye of history, more than any other event of his bold aspiring life. Hitherto his conduct has derived extenuation, if not pardon, from the principle of SELF-DEFENCE, for it is well known that Great Britain has thrown aside the olive, whenever presented and has determined on perennial war. Under these circumstances it was but natural that he should make every exertion to annoy an enemy, so determined and unappeasable: but when we find him betraying an ally, who was already too much under his influence, in order to get his kingdom and its possessions, it develops a principle which demands our most minute and unwearied attention. There are many who have believed that his ambition had its bounds; but that belief must now give way to another, that he has adopted the motto of some emperor, plus ultra, and that his ambition, in the language of the poet, is "like to the Pontick sea, whose icy current and compulsive course, never feels retiring ebb, but keeps due on."
There is a veil of mystery hanging around the conduct of Buonaparte, in relation to this country, which time alone can penetrate. Is it his object to destroy the very remembrance of the Bourbon race? To elevate his own family upon the Spanish throne as soon as the present royal dynasty sinks into the Pantheon? Or, are his soldiers eager for plunder, and restless without war? Or, is he anxious to have a footing in America? Spain has been for some time in a state of Napoleon vassalage, and could scarcely become more so, and Buonaparte has derived every possible advantage that he could wish.
It is surely inconsistent with the policy of Buonaparte, to weaken his power, by inciting insurrection, and if the character of the Spaniards is the same as it always has been, from the time of Pelagius, they may be conquered, but they never will submit, and no matter how forcibly the yoke may be drawn, their pride and hatred to France can never be subdued. It is singular to observe, that although nature seems to recommend an alliance and friendship between these two nations, that there is more deeprooted and inveterate hatred between them, than ever subsisted between the Indian and the white man.
The edict which the present king of Spain issued some years ago, to expel all Frenchmen from his dominions, cannot be forgotten, nor its effect worn away. These calculations were probably upon
* The Mausoleum of the princes in the Escurial is so called.
† The number of these unfortunate people was said to be about 70,000. The edict was passed in consequence of an attempt to assassinate him.
the mind of Buonaparte when he accepted the cession of Spain, and induced him to leave Charles IV. the shadow of royalty, the name of a king, and thus gradually slide into his place, without awakening the fierce spirit of rebellion. The spirit of the nation is, however, roused at his insidious and fatal caresses, and almost every province is preparing for opposition, and other circumstances have arisen which must terminate to the injury of Buonaparte. Cadiz and all its wealth, together with a share of the French fleet, has fallen into the hands of the English. If the last accounts are true, the French are driven from Oporto, and the Russian squadron upon that station, has determined not to oppose any attempt of the English to land a force in that part. What will Buonaparte say to the conduct of the Russian admiral? It is beyond the reach of calculation to form an opinion when this storm will subside, what course it will take, and what ravages it may commit.
The destruction of Spain may be the result, but no Napoleon throne will ever receive the homage of the Spaniard. Military despotism may guard it, but the sly hand of assassination will sometimes find its way. Revolution will succeed revolution, and the desolation of their ancient punic wars, will be nothing compared to the sufferings that threaten this unhappy people.
Why, we repeat, should Buonaparte wade through so much blood and carnage for a power that he already possesses? His designs are inscrutable.
Virg. Argus.
Standing Armies.
PEOPLE—Have you forgotten how these democratic printers, and other head men of the party, used to whine and cry about the danger of standing armies in Washington and Adam's times; were they sincere—or was it only because they were not appointed officers in it? Let their conduct now answer.
Trenton Fed.
"There passed through this village on Friday last, twenty-five wagons loaded with five barrels each, of pork, and two with potash, and we are informed by one of the drivers, that there were seventy wagons engaged in the same traffic, which will shortly pass through this town."
N. Y. Western paper.
We learn by two gentlemen, passengers in the ship Caledon, from the Isle of France, who did not reach town until last Saturday, that a few days before they sailed, captain Mix, of the ship Sally, of this port, arrived at the Isle of France, from Batavia, and informed that gen. Daendels, a member of the grand legion of honour, had arrived at Batavia in an American brig, after having encountered many difficulties and hardships, with full powers from Louis Buonaparte, king of Holland, to take possession of the Batavian government in the name of the king, which was delivered up to him without any difficulty; and that he immediately proceeded to organize the government agreeably to the instructions of his master, and had assured the American captains that every indulgence would be shown to the American commerce. N. Y. Ev. Post.
From the Delaware Museum.
The following extract of a letter from the late general Washington to Dr. Anderson was handed to us by a very respectable citizen, who loves his country, and reveres the memory of the great founder of its liberties—he requests us to publish it. It is dated at Mount Vernon, July 25, 1798.
"I little imagined when I took my last leave of the walks of publick life, and retired to the shades of my own vine and figtree that any event should arise in my day, that would bring me again on a publick theatre; but the unjust, ambitious and intoxicated conduct of France towards the United States, has been and continues to be such, that they must be opposed by a firm and manly resistance, or we shall not only hazard the subjugation of her government, but the independence of our nation also—both being struck at by a lawless domineering power, who respects no rights, and is restrained by no treaties when it is found inconvenient to observe them.
"Thus situated—sustaining daily injuries, even indignities, with a patient forbearance, from a sincere desire to live in peace and harmony with all the world, the French directory mistaking the motives of the American character, and supposing that the people of this country were divided and would give countenance to their nefarious measures, have proceeded to exact loans (or in other words contributions) and to threaten us in case of non compliance with their wild, unfounded and incoherent complaints, that we should share the fate of Venice and other Italian states.—This has roused the people from their slumbers, and filled their minds with indignation from one extremity of the union to the other; and I trust if they should attempt to carry their threats into effect, and invade our territorial rights, they will meet a spirit that will give them more trouble than they are aware of in the citizens of the United States.
"When every thing sacred and dear to freemen is thus threatened, I could not, consistent with the principles which have actuated me through life, remain an idle spectator, and refuse to obey the call of my country and head its armies for defence, and therefore have pledged myself when the exigency shall require it.
"With such sensations, at my time of life, (now turned of sixty-six) without ambition or interest to stimulate me thereto, I shall relinquish the peaceful walks to which I had fondly hoped to have spent the remainder of a life, worn down with cares, in contemplation on the past, and in the enjoyment of scenes present and to come, of rural growth, let others, and especially those who are least acquainted with my ways of thinking, decide, while I, believing that man was not designed by Providence to live for himself alone, shall prepare for the worst that can happen."
From the New-York Evening Post.
WARNING TO AMERICANS.
[Continued from our last.]
HOLLAND.
Inhabitants of New-York—the first settlers of this great and powerful state, listen to the situation of your mother country. What has become of her liberties, her commerce, her independence? all gone to the Charnal House of Corsican perfidy and rapacity. The brave, hardy, enterprising, and frugal
sons of Batavia, after having patiently borne every species of oppression, and drained of almost their last shilling, have had a King placed over them, the mere creature to execute the diabolical mandates of the Great Bandit.
When the French armies entered the territories of Holland, her motto was "War to the Palace but peace to the cottage." They came to deliver the people from their rulers, and from the burthens which those rulers imposed. The Dutch, like the Italians, lent an ear to their artful and perfidious declarations, believing that their cottages would be spared, and careless of the fate of the palace. But, alas! they soon found that French rapacity, like the hail and the thunder, fell alike on the thatched roof and the gilded dome. The palaces once seized on, the cottages soon followed; while those who were found in the intermediate space, the merchant, the manufacturer, the farmer and the tradesman, were sunk in the common ruin: happy, if by the loss of their property they had the good fortune to preserve their lives! These miserable beings possess nothing of their own; they can acquire nothing with the hope of enjoying or bequeathing it; they can make no provision for the weakness of disease, the feebleness of old age, or the helplessness of infancy; they are the mere political drudges of the servile tool of a hard-hearted tyrant, who suffers them to live only while their labours administer to his projects of ambition, and who, when his purposes demand it, puts an end at once to their toils and their existence.
GERMANY.
Brave sons of Herman, inhabitants of these states—such of you as have had sense and spirits enough to keep your souls free from poisonous influence of the all-corrupting agents of Napoleon who swarm in this country, how must your hearts be torn by the mingled emotions of sorrow and indignation at the late of the late happy, powerful, and independent land of your warlike forefathers? How must your bosoms sympathize in the deep distress and degradation of your enslaved countrymen? How must they swell with patriotic vengeance against the Universal Desolator, who, by his deceitful wiles and treacherous arts, more than by the honourable open prowess of his arms, has subjugated, and now scourges with savage cruelty the once happy plains of Germania? The invasions of this country were attended with crimes too atrocious to be credited, were they not proved by indisputable evidence, and did they not accord with the general practice of the wretches by whom they were committed. In adverting to these detestable acts of oppression and barbarity, we must recollect, that they were perpetrated upon a people, who, seduced by the tyrant's insidious pioneers, had made no resistance of any sort against the invaders, and who, in every instance had entered into an agreement with the French Generals to PAY THEM GREAT SUMS OF MONEY, in order to preserve their country from plunder. In consequence of the ransom thus wrung from the people, the invaders declared, by publick proclamation, that the persons and property of the inhabitants should be strictly respected; and that their rights, usages, laws and religion, should remain inviolate and undisturbed. On these assurances, thus solemnly made, the credulous people (unused to perfidy themselves) all implicitly relied, while some of the poorer classes regarded the French, not as enemies, but as their deliverers from taxes and labour. No sooner had the invasion taken place, no sooner had the French become masters of the country, than they spread themselves over it like beasts of prey, devouring and destroying every thing before them. They spared neither cities nor towns, neither villages nor hamlets, nor solitary houses; from the castle to the cottage, no state of life, however lofty or humble, escaped their rapacious assaults; no sanctity excited their veneration; no grandeur their respect; no misery their forbearance or their pity.—After having plundered the houses of the gentry, the clergy, and the tradesmen; after having pillaged the shops, warehouses, and manufactories, they proceeded to farm-houses and cottages, they rifled the pockets and chests of the inhabitants, cut open their beds, took up the floors of their rooms, dug up their cellars, searched the newly made graves, and broke open the coffins, in hopes of finding secreted money. They sometimes threatened people with immediate death, sometimes put them to the torture, sometimes lacerated and crippled them, in order to wring from them a discovery of their little pittance of ready money. The deepest, most apparent poverty was no protection against their rapacity; grey hairs and lisping infancy, the sick, the dying, women in childbed, were alike exposed to the most inhuman treatment, dragged from their beds, kicked, wounded, and frequently killed, under the pretence that they were the keepers of secreted treasure.
The teams and flocks, cattle of every kind the marauders drove off, cut to pieces on the spot, or left in a state of mutilation; corn, hay, and straw, they wasted or burnt. They demolished the household furniture; destroyed the utensils of the dairies, the barns, and the stables; tore down the gates; levelled the fences. In many places they stripped the clothes from the backs of the people, set their liquor flowing in the cellar, burnt their provisions to ashes. The churches, whether Roman or Protestant, they rendered a scene of indiscriminate robbery, of sacrilege and blasphemy, too shocking to describe. Towards women, of all ages and conditions, they were guilty of brutality never before heard of; neither extreme youth nor extreme age; neither weakness, nor deformity, nor the most loathsome diseases; neither the pangs of labour nor the agonies of death could restrain them; shrieks, tears, applications, were of no avail; and where fathers, husbands, or brothers interfered, murder seldom failed to close the horrible scene.
Germans, and descendants of Germans, in every part of the globe, but particularly in America, does not your blood chill with horror at this dreadful picture? Yet such will be the fate of your adopted country unless you come out to oppose those fiend-like wretches, the Duans and other agents of Buonaparte, who are pursuing the same hellish steps which have led to the heart-rending scenes above recited. Such are the barbarities which have been inflicted on other nations. The recollection of them will never be effaced; the melancholy story will be handed down from generation to generation to the everlasting infamy of the treacherous Corsican and his bloody myrmidons, and as an awful warning to
* How fatally parallel will be the situation of the United States in a short time, judging from the disposition and past conduct of our present rulers!
all those nations who may hereafter suffer themselves to be first betrayed and then invaded. The United States is one of those nations; we are the people whom they have already almost seduced to their purposes of assisting to destroy the power of Britain, whose navy is our only bulwark; we are the people whom they will then invade; awful, indeed, is the warning which we have from the fate of all continental Europe, and if we despise it, tremendous will be the judgment!
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
Mr. LEWIS.
You published last week the official document relating to the vile deed of cession made by Charles and Ferdinand &c. of their crown and territories to Murat, in trust for Buonaparte.—I have read with great pleasure, and will thank you to publish the official Proclamation* of the inhabitants of that betrayed country, who appear determined not to be transferred like cattle to the all-grasping Corsican.—How must every American bosom, not poisoned by the intrigues of Napoleon's agents, glow with sympathetic exultation at the stand at length made by the brave and noble Castilians, who, from this bold and energetick step, appear to have resolved on LIBERTY or DEATH.
What a sensation must the present state of Spain produce in the colonies! What a glorious opportunity offers to the people of these states to arrest the mad career of the Universe in its rapid progress to slavery, by offering to guarantee to the inhabitants of South America their liberty and independence.—Such a spontaneous offer from our government would inspire that oppressed and degraded people, instantaneously to burst the shackles of European thralldom. In the present distracted state of the mother country how joyfully would the Spaniards of the new world open their eyes to the great events which would follow such a wise and heroic policy.
In conjunction with the Brazils and the United States, how secure would each make itself, from the impending blow with which they are all menaced from the terrible arm which is stretched out to destroy them.—Millions of oppressed men would emigrate from the eastern hemisphere to participate in the blessings they would enjoy in that rich and fertile country under a free and energetick government.—To the people in these states in particular, what a field would be opened to their enterprise and industry, both in a political and commercial point of view.—Assimilating their political and civil institutions to ours, the people of South America would at once emerge from the darkness of slavery into the resplendent light of Liberty. Science and universal toleration would go hand in hand—dissipating the gloom of ignorance and the pestiferous mists of monkish superstition. The wretched inhabitants of that benighted country, opening their minds to the blessings a free government, would speedily rise to the dignity of men. The sordid calculator, who views every thing through the distorting medium of loss and gain, might say that our interests would clash. No such thing. The bulky and less valuable productions of the North would be exchanged for the rich and golden products of the South. Our wheat, flour, corn, rye, beef, pork, &c. &c. would be given in return for their sugar, coffee, cocoa, indigo, &c.
Oh! that we had high-minded men, instead of children at the head of our national affairs—men, who discarding the growling policy of the day, would show themselves feelingly alive to the honour, interest, glory, and ultimate safety of their country. If the disciples of Washington were in power, they would not suffer the present propitious moment to pass unheeded by—they would not desolate the country by an embargo to please a foreign despot—they would not, like Mr. Jefferson, display an impotent malignity, in co-operating, as far as he dare under various deceptive pretexts, to give UNIVERSAL DOMINION to Buonaparte.
* Published in the Ledger of Wednesday last.
From the Savannah Columbian Museum.
FOURTH OF JULY, 1808.
This great and glorious day was celebrated at my plantation, in a comfortable style; being solus. I chose myself president, and will venture to assert that a more perfect unity of sentiment, and harmony of disposition, never prevailed, since the existence of our National Independence. The following appropriate toasts were drunk, accompanied with songs—after which, I retired with decency and decorum.
1. The GLORIOUS DAY—that I now celebrate:
Purchas'd by heroes at so dear a rate, May every rascal get a broken pate, And his base name become obliterate, Who would attempt thro' malice to create Political dissensions in this state
At such a crisis.
Song—Firm united let us be, &c.
2. The sacred memory of great Washington: His virtues shine resplendent as the sun— The day I now enjoy his valour won: I prithee, Death, do'st think it was well done, To take him from us?
Song—Faithful below he did his duty, but now he's gone aloft, &c.
3. The Philosophic Friend of Thomas Paine: A lack of firmness—not a lack of brain, But want of nerves may make a man insane. —Our crops are very much in want of rain, But these embargo times I won't complain, Because 'tis nonsense.
Song—Poor Tom's a cold, long metre.
4. The Constitution—as it was of old: Pure as unadulterated gold: Alas! Alas! I could a tale unfold; But no—I would make my boiling blood run cold, And crack my heart strings.
Song—God save the United States, &c.
5. The State of Georgia—as it ought to be: I hope to live the happy time to see, Among all parties perfect harmony, And honest dealings.
Song—A light heart and thin pair of breeches, &c.
6. Our Sister States—throughout the continent: I do not think the money was well spent, That for the Lousy-Anna purchase went To Buonaparte.
Song—Moll in the West and I fell out.

7. Nothing for Tribute, for defence a Million: We'll make Napoleon dance a new cotillion If arbitrary measures he keeps still on, To rule our great men. Song—No foreign land shall give us laws, &c. 8. The British Council—it appears to me, They wish to take a trip across the sea, And with us drink another dish of tea In Massachusetts. Song—Yankee Doodle.
9. A free and open trade with all the world. May every tyrant from his throne be hurl'd, And with hot pokers have his whiskers curl'd, That would prevent it. Song—America, Commerce and Freedom.
10. Our Infant Navy—once it promis'd well: Its nurse was chang'd—and wonderful to tell, Like Terrapine it crawl'd into its shell At the New City. Song—I'm safe from Davies Locker.
11. Omitted. 12. Brave Warren, Mercer and Montgomery: Who died like heroes for our liberty, Their memory shall be ever dear to me— Peace to their ashes. Song—Soldiers Adieu.
13. Traitors and Vagabonds of every kind: May they like my old horse become stone blind, And be compell'd a BRAN NEW ROAD to find To Carter's Mountain. Song—O ye scamps, ye pads, ye divers.
14. The American Fair—kind Heaven bless them all: For their protection, at a moments call Would I turn out and firmly stand or fall, Altho' a coward. Song—And when the wars are o'er, we'll come and live with you.
15. My Planting Friends—the neighbourhood around: Of honest hearts and principles right sound, May Cotton fetch us Fity Cents a pound, And Rice Five Dollars. Song—Hospitality, all reality, no formality, here you'll ever see.
16. Myself—poor fellow, tho' the last not least: May I grow better as my years increase, And when death comes—Oh! may I die in peace. —I have no friend to toast me at my feast, 'Tis hard by gracious. Song—In the down hill of life, &c. A CRACKER PLANTER.
BALTIMORE, August 4. Arrived, ship Fame, captain Wickham, from New Orleans.—Was spoken off Havana by the British sloop of war Firefly, the lieutenant of which informed that she had just left the Havana, where she had been for two days. The day before she came out a brig had been sent off with 200 French; and the French, generally, were shipping off as fast as possible, and the Spaniards at the Havana had declared in favour of the change of the measures in Spain, which had been received in a vessel from Cadiz, in 25 days. In consequence of the unexpected change a grand fete had taken place in Havana.
Under the New York head will be found an un- qualified declaration, that while our government in- timate that both France and Great Britain reject o- vertures to reconciliation, no overtures are made to the latter. We pretend to no certain knowledge of that fact—but we do know, that a letter from the best authority, dated London, May 31, states that the earnest wish there is, to come to an honest and honourable settlement of difficulties with this coun- try.
On the arrival of the hon. Daniel Clark, at New Orleans, the inhabitants of that city, invited him to a publick dinner, as an expression of their undi- minished regard for his publick and private virtues. The most respectable merchants and other citizens attended on the occasion.
A late Vermont paper says—"By a gentleman who passed through St. Albans, on Wednesday last, we are informed, that the militia who were called out to support the laws of the union on the shores of Lake Champlain, were disbanded, and returning to their respective homes."
August 5. In consequence of the recent events in Spain, the governour of the Havana has opened that port to the English.
We learn that naval stores command a very high price at New Providence. Tar cannot be had at any rate. They are obliged, in heaving down their vessels, merely to caulk. Rice, in consequence of the frequent violations of the embargo, is as low as in the United States.
The brig Dove, Childs, supposed from Madeira, is in the bay—off the Capes of Virginia, she was board- ed by the British brig Emulous, Stupard, of 20 guns, detained but a few minutes, and suffered to proceed. The Emulous is cruising off the Capes.
ERIE, (Penn.) July 14. The emigration from this and New-York state, by the way of Buffalo to Canada, within these last three months, has, we are told, been very consi- derable indeed. Constrained by the calamities result- ing from an oppressive and insupportable embargo, and its concomitant absurdities, families, waggons, and carts, are daily passing at that place into the British territories, with a hope of ameliorating their situations. Unable longer to tolerate the despotic usurpations of our government, we find them remo- ving beyond its territorial jurisdiction, to avert ut- ter ruin; and tacitly recognized the impolicy of this harsh measure, hitherto the theme of adulation.— Humanum est errare! What a striking instance is this of that fallibility! Why then should Mr. Jef- ferson's disciples be ashamed to declare, what they cannot any longer deny? that they now prefer (what they have ever been so sedulous to avert) the imperial controul of a British monarch, to the mild anarchy of our present system.
NEW YORK, August 2. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to the editors, dated 27th ult.
"You will perceive in the United States' Gazette of this city, an assertion, said to be from high au- thority, that no remonstrance, proposals or communi- cation of any kind, were sent to England in the
Osage by our government; and that the Osage went to England, and after remaining there a consi- derable time, actually returned again to this country, without any communication having been submitted by Mr. Pinckney to the government of that coun- try. This assertion, after a lapse of some days, has drawn from Duane, on finding himself unable to re- fute it, a very angry attack on the British consul here, upon the supposition that he had communicat- ed it to the editor of the Gazette. Duane's attack has excited more general attention to the facts as- serted in the Gazette, and has led to such enquiries as have no doubt in my mind, and that of many others, that no dispatches went by that ship, which led to any communication whatever with the Bri- tish government. And that no communication whatever was made by Mr. Pinckney to that go- vernment, from the day of her arrival in England to that of her departure. The question then occurs, Why did she go to England? I can give no other answer, but that this circumstance is a continu- ance of that political juggle, by which the feelings of this devoted country have been so long trifled with, and which is daily plunging it into a deeper state of humiliation and distress."
REMARKS.
The suggestion of our correspondent is but too true. The arrival of the Osage was anxiously look- ed for in England, as it was expected that she would bring an important communication from this go- vernment. After her arrival the British ministers were expecting to receive a communication from Mr. Pinckney; and after the lapse of some days Mr. Canning addressed a note to Mr. Pinckney to en- quire if he had received any dispatches by the Os- age. Mr. Pinckney in reply candidly acknowledg- ed that he had not. After the arrival of the Osage here it was publicly given out by Mr. Jefferson that neither France nor England had shown a dispo- sition to do us justice. The secretary at war de- clared to a gentleman at Boston, that "the dis- patches by the Osage were not conciliatory, either from France or England: both parties having re- fused to rescind their orders!—and that our govern- ment was determined to continue the embargo un- til some change of affairs take place."
BOSTON, July 29.
FOR THE PALLADIUM.
Messrs. Editors, If you can find room, oblige me by inserting the following, which is recommended to the considera- tion of those concerned in the coasting trade gene- rally, and those employed in Rivers, Bays, and Harbours particularly.
"Coasting Manifest."
"Manifest of the whole cargo on board sloop Dart, of Charlestown, Casar Humphrey, master, burthen 29 3/4 tons, from the port of Gloucester for Boston:
"Six hundred bushels of sand."
"Shipper, the Captain; residence, on board." "I Casar Humphrey, master or commander of the sloop called the Dart, of Charlestown, do swear to the truth of the within manifest; and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the goods, wares and merchandise, of foreign growth or manufac- ture, therein contained were legally imported, and the duties paid or secured."
"So help me God."
"CESAR HUMPHREY."
"District of Gloucester."
"Port of Gloucester, July 4, 1808."
"Casar Humphrey, master of the sloop Dart, having sworn as the law directs, to the within ma- nifest, consisting of one article of entry, and deli- vered duplicates thereof: Permission is hereby giv- en granted to the said sloop to proceed to the port of Boston, in the state of Massachusetts."
"Given under my hand at Gloucester, the day and year above mentioned."
"WILLIAM DAY, Inspector."
Fees paid at Boston.
  Clearance, 45 Cents,   Castle Pass, 20   Blanks purchased and for filling by a Notary, 37   —102   Fees paid at Squam.   For Blanks, filling, and official signa- ture for entering and clearing, 55   At the custom house in Boston, on re- turning 45   —100   Total, 202 
Had we been told under our former administrati- ons, that the time would arrive when the free use of our rivers, bays and creeks, would in a time of pro- found peace with all the world, be forbidden us by our own government, we should have proudly pro- duced the following extracts from our excellent con- stitution, and have invoked the choicest blessings on the spirits of our fathers whose wisdom and fore- sight secured to the hardy and industrious Coaster and Lighterman the free use of the waters, bays, rivers and creeks which the God of nature gave to all the inhabitants of every country.
Extracts from the Constitution of the United States.
"No tax or duty shall be laid on articles export- ed from any state. No preference shall be given, by any regulation of commerce or revenue, to the ports of one state over those of another. Nor shall vessels, bound to or from one state, be obliged to en- ter, clear, or pay duties in another."
"All duties, imposts and excises, shall be uni- form throughout the United States." "The enumeration in the constitution of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny, or disparage others retained by the people. The powers not de- legated to the United States by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
Now, Messrs. Printers, will you believe me when I tell you that the sum of two dollars, paid by the master of this sloop, and taken from the "craving mouth of labour," was in addition to all his former duties, and hospital money; and besides the former bonds, the sloop was laid under an additional one of nearly nine thousand dollars; and that if he brings one hundred freights of sand or ballast from Lynn or Squam in a year, which he must do to get a living, he will pay, in addition to all his former marine tax- es, the enormous sum of two hundred dollars!
The constitution says, "no vessel bound to or from one state, shall be obliged to enter, clear or pay duties in another." Here is an instance where we are obliged to enter, clear and pay duties from one town to another in the same state. The con- stitution says, "No duty shall be laid on articles
exported from any state." This money paid op- erates as a duty on the sand, the natural product of our beaches and bars. The constitution says, "All duties, imposts and excise shall be uniform through- out the United States." The embargo laws, in de- fiance of the constitution, have made them multi- form. The manifest at Boston for the vessel was 45 cts. the pass 20 cts. making 65 cts. for permissi- on to sail across the harbour or bay. In Squam, where the sloop loaded, it was only 55 cts. for en- tering and clearing.
SALEM, July 29.
On Tuesday the collector of this port seized up- on some goods on board a vessel that had a permit to sail for the Havana, and has detained the vessel. On Wednesday it was reported that some boats had slipped out from Cape-Ann, and gone off; these though they may have transgressed the letter of the law, and are therefore liable to its penalties, are probably too small and inconsiderable to have much effect upon the great plan of government, in hum- bling the proud nations of the earth. But yesterday we had a more serious and alarming report, viz. that some people of Cape-Ann had avowed their de- termination to load and send off their vessels, in de- fiance of the government, and that the collector had declared he could not carry the laws into effect with- out military aid. We hope this will not turn out to be true, though it is a consequence that we have ev- er apprehended from such a law. We hope that the people, however they may feel, will pause and re- flect, that government will be obeyed;—that if the laws are resisted, troops on one side, and gun boats on the other, will be sent to enforce them; and that bloodshed and civil war may be the total conse- quence. If we have bad laws, it is our own fault in the choice of rulers. We are persuaded it is best that they should be submitted to, and that the peo- ple should suffer the full effects of them, until they can apply the constitutional remedy. Should the people rouse themselves and obtain a federal presi- dent, perpetual embargoes will be no more, and commerce will again be free; and this, without the crime of resisting the laws.
HEW HAMPSHIRE.
KEENE, July 23.
One senator, and at least two of our representa- tives in congress, are opposed to the election of Mr. Madison, and in favour of George Clinton, as friendly to commerce, and free trade, and opposed to an overbearing southern influence. These members are Messrs. Gilman, Gardner and Durell. Mr. Gil- man has been denounced in a Washington paper.— It may well be inferred that these gentlemen have imbibed new views of certain men and measures from their experience the last session, and we are all well convinced, that some if not all would prefer a federal president to Mr. Madison. But Mr. Clin- ton is their man.
QUEBEC, July 14.
The Ewretta belonging to the Spring Fleet for this port arrived on Tuesday; she sailed on the 15th May from Falmouth, under the convoy of the Amelia frigate and parted to the eastward of the banks.
It is worthy of remark that before the arrival of this vessel, the first of the regular fleet, upwards of an hundred and fifty vessels exclusive of river craft, had entered this port since the opening of the na- vigation; and we understand the merchants are of opinion that they will all, as well as those which may hereafter arrive, be despatched with full car- goes.
The value of such an increased trade is incalcu- lable. Were it to continue for a few years we might flatter ourselves that it would give a stimulus to the industry of the Canadas which would enable us, un- der the protection of the "Mistress of the seas," to support a competition with our American neigh- bours for a large share of that trade which they have hitherto almost exclusively enjoyed, and to which they owe their unexampled prosperity. At all events we may hope with some confidence, that Great Britain will be convinced, by the experience of the present year, that this country can afford a supply of necessary articles, sufficient to induce her to grant permanent advantages to the trade of her own dominions for the purpose of avoiding hereafter the temporary injuries from the caprice or covar- dice of foreign nations.
Custom House—Quebec, July 13.
CLEARED
  from June 30th to July 13, 1808.   Sch'r Retrievue, Newbold, for St. Vincents,   Industry, Collin, St. John's N. F. L.   Chance, White, Halifax,   Lucia, Abbot, Do.   Brig Diligent, Welsh, Alloa,   Dwina, Penny, Leith,   Mary, Marshall, Leith,   Ocean, Bruce, Peterhead,   Polly, Laudale, Leith,   Harmony, Payne, Newfoundland,   Mary, Clark, Ayre,   Pittlesue, Inglis, Leith,   Pilgrim, Williams, Do.   Emerson, Hayward, Newcastle,   Betsy, Bain, Dublin,   Evergreen, Booth, Aberdeen,   Bellona, Ross, Dundee,   Harmony, M'Kenzie, Berwick,   Snow Russell, Parkin, Liverpool,   Ship Bee, Stonehouse, Do.   Hope, Reynolds, Liverpool,   Quebec, Bayley, London,   Flora, Hay, Portmouth,   Robert & Ann, Smith, Do.   Robert, Parr, Do.   Sloop Y. Roscius, Campbell. St. Vincent,   Polly, Darrall, Barbadoes. 
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Richmond Packet, Le Fort, 5 days from New-York. On Wednesday last was boarded by an officer from his Britannick Majesty's brig E- mulous, and treated politely.
Schooner Indiana, M'Fall, 7 days from Phila- delphia.
Sloop Packet, Allen, 13 days from Salem.—On Wednesday, in lat. 36, 20, long. 73, 00, spoke brig Ulysses, 36 hours from New York bound to Ja- maica.
Anchored at Newpoint Comfort on Thursday last, the Swedish sch'r Augustaf Adolphus, 7 days from Turks Island, bound to Baltimore—On the outward
bound passage, in lat. 32, long. 71, was boarded and taken possession of by the Spanish ship Fina, capt. Bodia, of 20 guns, 100 men, (the greater part of which were Americans.) The captain and all the crew of the schooner were detained on board the ship 4 days—after plundering the vessel of the greater part of the provisions, boat &c. capt. Bo- dia, dismissed her in lat. 36, long. 63.
New-York, August 1.
Arrived, the brig Aurora, Christian, from Gas- daloupe, via Newport, with sugar. Left at Gas- daloupe schooner Enterprize of New-York, and schooner Fly, of Philadelphia.
The brig Potomac, Lee, 4 days from Philadelphia, for New-Haven.
The British schooner Robert Pagen, Handy, 9 days from St. Andrews, N. S. with plaster of Paris and salmon.
The ship Colloden, from the Isle of France went ashore near Hell-Gate on Friday last, but was got off on Saturday without much damage.
The schooner Maria, Fitzhugh, 4 days from Nor- folk.
The schooner Citizen, Sturges, 6 days from George-Town, M.
The schooner Remittance, Holmes, 7 days from Baltimore, with rum, dry goods and flour.
August 2.
Arrived United States brig of War ARGUS, Wg- THURSTLAND, 9 days from St. Mary's for provisions and men.
DEAGLE's Packet will sail for Bal- timore on Thursday next. Aug. 8
WILLIAMSON's Packet will sail for Alexandria To-Morrow—For passage apply to RICH'D. DRUMMOND. August 8.
WIG-WAM GARDENS.
THIS EVENING, August 8, (weather per- mitting.) A GRAND CONCERT By the Fort Band, And a display of elegant Fire-Works and Illuminations. Admittance 25 Cents.
At a Court held for Northampton County, the 11th day of July, 1808.
Thomas D. Simkins and William Simkins, an infant by Thomas D. Simkins, his guardian, Complainants, Against Coventon Simkins, John Simkins, John Brickhouse, Junior, and George Lewis, Defendants.
The complainants having filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Coventon Simkins one of the defendants, is out of the commonwealth, it is or- dered, that the said Coventon Simkins do enter his appear- ance to this suit on the first day of November Court next, and give security for performing the decree that may be made in this case, or the Court will on that day proceed in the suit in like manner as if an appearance had been entered; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County, and published in the Publick Ledger for two months successively.
Teste,
Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
On Wednesday the 10th inst. at 11 o'Clock, will be sold at Auction, at the house of Mr. Wil- iam Davis, Gosport, 1 likely Negro GIRL; 1 HORSE, 2 COWS, and sundry Articles, belonging to the estate of William Davis, deceased.
The Executor.
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Lunatick Hospital, Williamsburg, July 30, 1808.
NOTICE.
The Cells appropriated for Male Pati- ents are now full—As soon as there are any of them vacant, the publick will be notified thereof By order of the Court of Directors.
3
W. Russell, C. C.
Wanted to Purchase.
A few likely young NEGROES, for whom a liberal price in cash will be given. Apply to the Subscriber at the Borough Tavern Norman Morrison. August 5. 3*
NOTICE.
On Tuesday next the 9th inst. will be Sold at the House of Samuel Treat, in Portsmouth, All his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of Mahogany Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, Beds, &c.—Also a Negro Woman and Child; some Books and other articles. The above to be sold under sundry deeds of trust, executed by said Treat (now about leaving this state) to the Trustees—Terms, Ready Money. Portsmouth, August 3. 3*
PROFILES TAKEN, THE HAIR SHADED AND FRAMED, BY J. TODD,
Who has deferred his departure for the present on account of the very flattering encouragement received within a few days.
TODD'S PROFILE ROOM, No 134, main, corner of Fenchurch-street, near the Thea- tre—In justice to himself, T. thinks it necessary particularly to specify his No to prevent mistake in future—as the Profes- sor of Physiognomy at No 106, Main-street, has thought it at least as unnecessary to announce his name either by advertise- ment, hand-bill, sign or stamp, as to eulogize his own inge- nuity. August 3. 3*
ADVERTISEMENT.
To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1806.
This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns, impart his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PA- PER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in.—The gen- tleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances. He left his native country in March 1806. —He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740, and married M. E. His brother John who was elder than him, had died before. His twin sisters were C. & A. of whom the former was dead before 1805. He was born in the parish of B. where the es- tate of his ancestors is. Educated at 1 in the county of R. and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia. July 15 tf
GOULD's Packet will sail for Bal- timore on Wednesday next. August 8.

TRIAL OF COMMODORE BARRON.
As soon as a sufficient number of Subscriptions are procured, to defray the cost of the Paper,
WILL BE PUBLISHED, AT THE LEDGER OFFICE,
NORFOLK,
THE WHOLE PROCEEDINGS IN THE TRIALS OF Commodore JAMES BARRON, Capt.
CHARLES GORDON, Commandant of the United States' frigate Chesapeake, JOHN HALL, Esq. Captain of Marines, and WILLIAM HOOK, Gunner.
These Trials will be found highly interesting to the public in general, and to the Officers of the United States' Navy in particular. Every circumstance relative to the important affair, which gave occasion for these Trials, will be found detailed with great exactness; and many official documents which have not yet been published will appear with this work. The interest which the nation has taken in this affair, and the circumstances connected with it, render it unnecessary that the Publisher should offer any remarks upon the value of the work. Officers of the Navy will be greatly interested in having the proceedings of the most important Trials that have occurred in the service.
The Publisher has been favoured with a record of the proceedings; he will pay particular attention to the correct execution of the work, which it is expected will contain from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pages, octavo.
CONDITIONS.
 I. The work will be printed on a good fair type, and on good paper.  II. The price to Subscribers will be One Dollar and Sixty-five Cents, in boards, delivered at any place where Subscriptions are received, according to order.  III. The amount of Subscription to be paid on delivery of the Work.  IV. The usual allowance to the trade.  Subscription Papers will be sent in a few days to the principal towns in the United States, of which notice will be given in the papers of those towns. To the EDITORS OF PAPERS who will give this advertisement a few insertions, the Publisher will be much obliged, and reciprocal whenever they may request it.
The Editor of the Publick Ledger.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established
A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY.
For this purpose he has employed the journey-men who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it.
New SHOES from New-York,
as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s and 8s 3d for 7s 6d; those at 15s for 13s 6d except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s 3d for 7s 6d, and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction.
Gentlemen's SHOES and PUMPS of many kinds, made in his factory, and in Newark.
VERNON'S BOOTS,
which are no doubt elegant—Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very few gentlemen who cannot be fitted.
A few hundred bushels of ground Allum Salt; India Cottons, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash.
A few Casks of Best LONDON PORTER.
July 6. tf
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Hastings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808.
Cornelius Cruywaygan, Compt' In Chancery. against Maritziz Boztells and Moses Myers, Defendants.
The defendant Maritziz Boztells not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Maritziz Boztells, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritziz Boztells in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Hastings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Compt' In Chancery. against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased. Defendant.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough.
A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808.
Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs.
Against Mary Sclater, widow and devisee for life of John Sclater, deceased, Richard and William S. Sclater, sons and devisees of the said John Sclater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Sclater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Sclater, deceased, Defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norf'k, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy, Teste, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon, after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, tickens at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will say my case before the publick, as an incontrovertible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to such a state that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world. I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
MR DYOTT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, one of the most effectual service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your medicine to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicine, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
MR DYOTT, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES.
Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
MR. T. W. DYOTT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I will to you publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
MR. DYOTT. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAI & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23 lawly
NOTICE.
Whereas an advertisement specifying a notice appeared in the Herald, of Monday the 25th inst. signed by John Millerson and Henry Lamont, cautioning and forbidding all persons from harbouring or purchasing certain Negroes therein named from Fowler Hunter, they having been sold under a bill of sale from said Hunter to Ward Millerson, deceased. This therefore is to further caution every person or persons whatever, from purchasing any of said Negroes from the said John Millerson and Henry Lamont, or a certain William Haynes, who has taken unnecessary and unprecedented steps, already in violation of the law, which he will be good enough to answer for hereafter, as I am determined to take legal steps with them that do—Not a single cent has yet been paid for said Negroes by Ward Millerson, deceased, or any other person, either before or since his death, or was ever intended to be paid, it being well known that Ward Millerson never was able to purchase one Negro, leaving aside sixteen or eighteen slaves, all which will be proved by respectable witnesses to the satisfaction of the court.
Fowler Hunter. July 27. 3*
FOR RENT.
That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris.
Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. For terms apply to
James Tucker. July 20. tf
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars.
Moses Myers. April 18. tf
FOR RENT,
The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to
Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
I will give Cash for barrel STAVES for fifteen days from this date.
Moses Myers. June 6. tf
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice.
James Maurice, No. 44, Church-Street. M. 39 tf
FOR RENT.
The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. April 7. tf
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by
A. Maclure. March 2. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only.
Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
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 canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lanters, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined 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 family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. tf
Fresh Imperial TEA.
Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation—Also on Hand,
25 tons assorted BAR IRON,
80 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware. A few quarter casks of Sherry and Tenerife Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few barrels Mackarel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by
Jemings & Roddey. February 26. tf
FOR SALE,
4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE.
George Murray, & Co. December 7. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen.
And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail.
Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
Mackinder & White,
Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt Lewis, from Philadelphia,
150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality.
ALSO,
A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or at approved notes.
N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS FORK. April 15. tf
ADVERTISEMENT.
A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD.
This Book was sent to the late Mr. Muriel to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office April 29. tf
Two thousand Spanish HIDES, For Sale by
William Plume, & Co. June 6. tf
NOTICE.
The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement.
Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17. tf
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russià CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Matras Ticking, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by
Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 26. tf
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of HANS to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to
Richard Blow, William Cammack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer. May 6. tf
Norfolk Drawbridge.
The Directors have declared a dividend of Fifty Six Cents on the stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 10th inst. which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th August next.
William Cammack, Treasurer. July 13. tf
LANDING
This Day from the schooner Adventure and brig Eliza,
55 hlids. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar, 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Tenerife WINE—For Sale by
Moses Myers. July 6. tf
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled, 6000 bushels do loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Sachem, by
A. Maclure. May 6. tf
We have for SALE on our H harf,
200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 258 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt Jamaica Coffee, in hhd barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Laura do. 30 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Iva, 8500 do St Ubes, 2500 do Turks-Is. and 500 do coarse Liver Oil Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hlids Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms.
C. & F. Whittle. July 13. tf
The Subscriber is disposed to Contract for a quantity of BRICKS and LIME. Terms will be made known on application to
John Saunders, Ast. M. Agent tf
Fort Nelson, June 17.
Landing at Southgate and Dickson's wharf, from the ship Fame, from Jamaica, and for Sale,
86 puncheons choice 4th proof Rum, 20 hogsheads do Molasses, 4 casks Ginger; 18 bags Pimento.
William Dickson. June 13. tf
LANDING
From on board the Swedish Sloop African, captain Portelly, from St. Bartholomews,
2800 HIDES, Spanish,
10 tierces fine Green Manzanate COFFEE, 15 tierces Fecata INDI C—For Sale by
Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. IN STORE,
10,000 wt. good COFFEE,
15 hogsheads good 2d quality SUGAR, 10 do. N. E. RUM. May 27. tf
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern.
Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2. tf
Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereto subjoined.
N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor. September 8. 137
FOR SALE,
30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb 8 lawly
NOTICE.
The Subscribers have removed to the Warehouse, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co.
JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8