Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-06-17 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 17, 1807.
[NO. 144.
500 barrels superfine FLOUR, of very superior quality, 41 bales upland Cotton. For Sale by  C. & F. Whittle.
 A SHIP of 200 to 250 hogsheads burthen, for Europe; and two SCHOONERS of 700 barrels, each for the West Indies. June 15.
For Freight or Charter. The American registered Ship MINERVA, capt. Henry Keele, burthen 300 tons or 400 hogsheads tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in five days—a freight for Liverpool would be preferred. Apply to  Alexander Leckie, or Thomas Willock.
Who are landing from said Ship, and for sale,  200 puncheons RUM. June 15.
For Freight or Charter, The elegant fast-sailing coppered Ship HERALD, Doane, master, burthen 325 tons. For terms, apply to  Moses Myers. June 8.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fine fast-sailing Ship ROSE, 300 tons burthen, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to  WM. HARTSHORNE, Jun. June 9.
For Freight or Charter, The good Sloop DIRECTOR, James Tarington, master, burthen about 80 barrels, in complete order.—For terms apply to  Richard Bowden, & Co. June 1.
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship FRANKLIN, Thomas L. Quivesberg, master, burthen about 15 to 1600 barrels, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days—a freight to Bordeaux or to the Havanna would be preferred. Apply to  Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. May 29.
For LONDON, direct, (Will sail by positive agreement the first week in July, or sooner.) The Ship ALMIRA, Job Whipple, master, having two thirds of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the master on board, or  N. Heron. May 27.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK, Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 bds to acco; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to  Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. April 3.
THE SUBSCRIBER  Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such an application at his office, No. 21, Main-street.  Robert Dickson. June 15.
Straw and Roscius Bonnets and Hats, Six cases now landing and for sale by  E. Sturtevant, Also, No 77, Main-street.  An additional supply of SHOES. June 15.
SLOOP EXPERIMENT, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY.
ELIJAH S. BUNKER, Begs leave to inform his friends and the publick, that he will, on the first of July, commence running a Sloop of about 110 tons burthen, between the cities of New-York and Hudson, for the purpose of carrying passengers. Few people who have had occasion to take passage up or down the North River, but have experienced the inconvenience and risque of going on board vessels deeply loaded and lumbered on deck: therefore captain Bunker has determined to take no freight on board the Experiment, which will remedy that inconvenience and entirely do away the risque.
The owners of this vessel being desirous to render the passage as short, convenient, and agreeable as possible, have not only taken care to furnish her with the best Beds, Bedding, Liquors, Provisions, &c. but they have been at very great expense and trouble in procuring materials and building her on the best construction for sailing, and for the accommodation of ladies and gentlemen travelling on business or for pleasure.
The Experiment will leave New-York every Wednesday evening precisely at 6 o'clock, and Hudson every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, throughout the season.
Capt. Bunker having been several years engaged in the freighting business between New-York and Hudson, has become well acquainted with every part of the river; and he hopes by attention and punctuality, to merit the patronage of ladies and gentlemen from the southward, who may visit the celebrated Ballston, Saratoga, and Lebanon Springs, or travellers who may have occasion to travel through the northern states—The shortness of the passage to Hudson when compared with that to Albany or any place above Hudson, (where the river is impeded by bars, islands and overslows, that render it impossible for fast sailing vessels to pass) he thinks will induce most people who are acquainted with the difference, to take passage to Hudson, where carriages or boats can at all times be had, at a moderate expense, to convey them to Albany, Troy, Lansingburgh, or the Lebanon Springs, which are about 30 miles distance. Hudson, May 1807. 12|2aw
For Sale by the Subscriber at his Soap Manufactory, in Bank-Street,  150 Boxes of Mould CANDLES, warranted to answer the warmest climate, 4000 wt. of Brown SOAP, for family use, or can be put up in boxes on the shortest notice for exportation, 100 Kegs of BUTTER, and a quantity of ROSIN—all of which will be sold low for cash or good paper.  Henry M'Dowell. Who has for Sale,  A few casks of LIME. May 6.
FROM THE CORK EVENING POST.
Individual superiority of the Russians to the French.
It is on Russia alone that the hopes of Europe must at present rest. Prussia is gone—she is no longer of any other importance than as an auxiliary to the Russian armies. England, all powerful as she is by sea, cannot reach her enemy. She has indeed caused him to disappear from the surface of the ocean, but she can do no more. The root of the French power is on the Continent, and it is only by local force, and a continental attack, that this plant of mature strength, though of mushroom growth, can be brought to the earth. Russia is the only power of Europe which can hope to effect this. The ambition of the enemy has carried him immediate within the sphere of contact—Russia has not to go to seek him—he has marched out of his camp, and stands forth with his characteristic promptitude to meet the battle. The conflict will be more dreadful than has hitherto been seen—what will be the result?
The result must depend upon the comparative strength of the two armies. And one of the principal of the constituent parts of this strength is the comparative individual strength of the members of which the respective armies are composed.
There are some advantages, as it appears at least to us, which, being on the part of the Russians, may be sufficient to turn the scale against the superior tactics of the French. These advantages are the four following:—The comparative superior attachment of the Russians to their sovereign—the natural impossibility of their being corrupted—the physical superiority of the Russian soldier—and finally, the principle with which they go to battle—or, in other words, the peculiar tenets of their religion.
With regard to the comparative superior attachment of the Russians to their sovereigns—of subjects to a legitimate prince, and of slaves to an Usurper, it is so internally evident in the very statement of it, that it is almost needless to press it.—The Russians, however, are peculiarly distinguished for this attachment to their sovereigns. Why so? The answer is in a word—they are an honest people—happy, and therefore content with their condition. They have all the feelings of honest servants for protecting an indulgent master, whom their fathers have served before them, and their children are to serve after them. Their religion and early education are according to the strict terms of Christianity—Their early habits therefore are good, and their minds being almost as robust as their bodies, and their mode of life simplicity itself, the excellent impressions of their infancy are not easily erased.
The natural impossibility of their being corrupted, is a consequence, as well from the above qualities, as from other peculiar circumstances in their mode of life, and in their country itself.—It has been the peculiar misfortune of Europe in the present age, that the success of the common enemy has been more than half accomplished by the blindness of his opponents. The first successes appalled the judgment, as well as the hearts of men; and Europe has deemed him invincible whom she has seen so unexpectedly conquer. A blind admiration has been followed by its natural effect—an unwillingness, a despair, in contending against it. The fortune of France is thus considered as destiny; and being thus considered, becomes so in fact—hence the propensity to magnify her successes, and discredit her defeats—France owes almost every thing to this favourable prejudice of her enemies. Those are more than half conquered who go trembling to battle—those are already defeated, who, to this terror, unite a kind of admiration and awe. Yet so it is, and so it has been with all the powers hitherto at war with France—with the exception of England and Russia. They see nothing in France but the conquerors of the world—they see her only in the full radiance of her glory, and all its qualities assume its reflected lustre—her crimes disappear—her dauntless atrocity, to a long course of more than human vice, is forgotten.
The French avail themselves of this passion of admiration. They spare no pains to exalt it.—Their language is Roman, their sentiments are Roman, and their deeds, as stamped by conquest, pass current as equally Roman. Hence, by slow but sure degrees, has all Europe, with the exception of Russia and England, been brought to acknowledge the superiority of France, and lower their flags to her imperial Eagles. Now Russia is safe from this poison. The disease cannot be communicated where there have been no means of contact. The French might perhaps succeed in inoculating a few individuals, but there it must stop. The genius of the people like the winter of their climate, would kill the plague in embryo. Such is the strict order and jealous police established through the Russian empire, that were any one daring enough to import a book of French principles, or inculcate the admiration of them, he could not proceed twenty miles before he would be hanged on the next tree.
Writing is one of the most powerful instruments of corruption that can be made use of, but it can certainly be only so to those who can read. Now, with regard to French books in Russia, there is this excellent security; in the first place they can never enter the kingdom—in the second place, if introduced, they can never be understood. Two thirds of the people of Russia, so far from being daunted by the prior victories of the French, have scarcely heard either of their name, or that of their chief. Buonaparte is little more amongst them than the king of Bantam. They believe that he must be the worst of men because he is the enemy of their excellent prince. This is enough. The third comparative advantage of the Russian
soldiers is their physical—their individual superiority. The physical strength of man is nearly the same in all countries, yet there are various and powerful causes, which, in the exertion and application of that strength, may produce a considerable difference between the natives of one country and another. Such are the different circumstances of local connexion—the imperceptible influence of a peculiar construction of government, and of a peculiar system of laws, religion, and finally of habits of life. Now, considered as to the present point, all these circumstances are in favour of the comparative superiority of the Russians. With regard to habits of life, the habits of the Russian peasant are peculiarly formed so as to render him an excellent soldier. There can be no soldier whose patience and endurance are greater. He can bear fatigue and hardship with equal fortitude. He can brave hunger, thirst, weather—want of rest—unusual toils, and most extraordinary privations, to the utmost and almost incredible stretch of the physical powers of man. It is by no means an uncommon thing for a Russian soldier to march three days and nights almost without intermission, engage with the enemy immediately—fight again for as long a period of time, and come off victorious.—Such are the Russian soldiers who are now opposed to the arms of Buonaparte.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, April 17.
CHANGE OF MINISTERS.
The hon. W. H. Lyttleton, after a very able speech, brought forward the following motion: "That this house, considering a firm and vigilant administration indispensable in the present posture of publick affairs, has seen with the greatest regret the late change in his majesty's councils."
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hibbert, and opposed by Mr. Milae, who moved the order of the day.
The hon. Mr. Ward made a masterly speech in support of the motion. He took a view of the present ministers, whom he described as men who had come into power by means the most disgraceful, and so insufficient, that it would be unfortunate for the country if they continued to direct the councils of the king. On the death of Mr. Pitt, they had confessed their weakness, and after gathering up the opina spolia , as was the custom in ancient warfare, to prevent its falling into the hands of their enemies, had retired from the field. Now they had sprung from a kind of ambush, and regained their places by a dark intrigue, and taking the advantage of a scruple of his majesty's conscience to get into power, when it was well known that many of them had gone out on the very ground on which they now came in. He asserted that, very devoid of publick confidence, they would be compelled to maintain their power by the same means by which they had attained it.
Mr. Roscoe said, the bill so often alluded to had his entire approbation. It was a measure, in his opinion, which would have tended in an eminent degree, to conciliate a great part of the empire, and to add three or four millions of people to our national strength. Had it been passed into a law, he was convinced it would have prevented any further claims on the part of the Catholicks. To talk of the dangers of popery at this day was absurd. It often happened that we had Catholick allies fighting by our side; and he wished to know, upon what principle of policy, or reason, or consistency, we rejected our own Catholicks, and did all we could to drive them out of our ranks, and out of our streets. The late ministers went out of office upon constitutional grounds; the present came into power upon grounds quite different. As an administration, it was impossible he could give them his support. Some of them were not known at all, and some of them were too well known. They had been "tried in the balance and found wanting." In the course of the debate, a sort of comparison had been made between the late and the present chancellor of the exchequer. That comparison might have been carried much farther. The abilities of the last were not unknown to that house. The proofs he had given of his intimate knowledge of the resources of the country would not soon be forgotten. His disinterestedness, while in office, would also be recollected. The present chancellor of the exchequer was not known out of his profession. He would judge of them both by their attention to their own interests. One of them went out of office as little indebted to the publick as he came into it; the other, at his very entrance, was seen grasping at a situation of great trust and profit for life. The first thing of which he would arraign the present administration, was for the wanton and unnecessary introduction of his majesty's name into that house. It was they who, by provoking a debate and a division on a truism in the constitution, were guilty of that indecorous act. On a former evening they were told, that if ministers were left in a minority, an appeal would be made to the country. He was one of the last men in the kingdom who would set himself against the legitimate exercise of the prerogative, upon fair and constitutional grounds; but, if the crown should exert its prerogative for the purpose of overpowering the opinion of that house, he would call to the recollection of ministers, that that house had its privileges, and that it was their duty to exercise them on such critical and important occasions. He trusted that they would not separate before they had agreed to lay their sentiments before the throne.
The motion was supported by the hon. Mr. McDonald, Mr. Tighe, and Sir John Newport, and opposed by Mr. Browne, the hon. Mr. Robinson, and the hon. Mr. Gore.
Mr. Banks said, although he might approve of the general conduct of his majesty's late ministers, yet in the circumstances that led to their dismissal
on, they shewed a want of knowledge, not only of the disposition of the king, but of the disposition of that house, and of the temper of the country.
Mr. Tierney thought it was the duty of Parliament firmly to remonstrate, when an inefficient administration was appointed at a most critical period. The present administration had, in fact, declared their own incapacity, thirteen months ago, when they retired from office: and he could not see what they had gained in those thirteen months, unless it was that they had grown somewhat older.—The Dramatis Personae were exactly the same now as they were then, but there was a change of characters. The person who was then attorney general is now made a chancellor of the exchequer; lord Mulgrave, who was formerly secretary for foreign affairs, is now found out to be the fittest person for first lord of the admiralty; and the duke of Montrose, after having sat at the board of trade during the former administration, is now qualified by experience to take a higher place, and be master of the horse—(a laugh)—But it seemed that the duke of Portland was to be the tower of the strength to this administration. Although he had the greatest respect for that noble duke, yet he must say, that his age and infirmities would, in a great measure, disqualify him from filling the situation of minister in this country.
Lord Castlereagh entered at length into a vindication of ministers, and was answered by lord Howick, whose arguments were combated by Mr. Percival. The master of the rolls and sir A. Pigott also argued on opposite sides, the house divided, and the numbers were—
  For the motion 198   Against it 244   Majority —46 
On Thursday a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to brigadier general sir Samuel Achmuty, for the skill and gallantry displayed by him in taking the important fortress of Monte Vedo; and to admiral Stirling, for his gallant and skilful co-operation in promoting the capture. In the course of the debate, the hon. H. Matthew observed, that in point of fact, he knew that of the 4000 men who attacked Monte Vedo, no less than 3000 consisted of Catholicks, and with such a fact before their eyes, the men who could presume to say that Catholicks were not to be trusted, were calumniators of the army, and enemies to the best interests of their country. (A cry of hear! hear!)
EDUCATION.
Notice is hereby given that the trustees of Margaret Academy, in the County of Accomack, have engaged Teachers and made the necessary arrangements to commence said School on the 8th day of June next.—In this Seminary will be taught the English, Latin, and Greek Languages, Geography and the Mathematics. The Teachers are graduates of Yale College, in Connecticut, and come highly recommended as gentlemen of learning and irreproachable characters. The buildings are erected on an eminence which commands a fine prospect of Pungoteague river and the Chesapeake, and is supposed to be inferior, in point of health, to no situation on the Eastern-Shore. The Scholars who board in the School must find their own bedding, and also make an advance to the steward of Twenty-five Dollars. May 23.—1m
For Sale by the Subscriber,  5 hogsheads Loaf SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking.  A. Maclure. April 27.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of
Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz.—    8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-24 lb.     6d. Nails,  9 1-24    4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d     3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d     Sheathing,  7 1-24    4d. Sprigs,  4s. 6d per M.    6d. do.  2s. 9d    2d. and 3d. do.  2s. 3d    He offers also for cash only—
HOOP IRON ASSORTED.
Thos. Seaman. May 25.
For RENT, (until September next,)  That commodious brick Dwelling- House, lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catherine-street, opposite to Mr. Richard Bagnall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family.—For terms apply to  Richard Bowden. June 1.
We offer for Sale,  The entire Cargo of the ship Franklin, capt. Quivesberg, from Matanzas, consisting of  217 hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, and 100 do. retailing Molasses, on accommodating terms for good paper, with approved endorsers.  T. & W. A. Armistead. May 29.
For RENT,  A very convenient Two Story Dwelling- House, with a passage and three large rooms on the first story, a passage and four rooms in the second story, a good cellar and other conveniences, situated near the Dwelling-House of the subscriber on Boush-street. Possession may be had on the 1st of June. Also for Rent,
The fire-proof WARE-HOUSE, on Commerce-street, between those occupied by Mr. Heron and myself. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to  JOHN GRANBEN. May 25.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 17, 1807.
BURR'S TRIAL. —The last mail brought no Richmond papers, which puts it out of our power to furnish any details on this subject.
We learn however that the Court decided in favour of the motion of Col. Burr's counsel for a subpoena duces tecum, directed to the President or Secretary of State, commanding them to produce a certain dispatch from General Wilkinson.
The General arrived on Saturday morning, on which day the District Attorney for the United States presented two Bills to the Grand Jury, against Burr and Blannerhasset, for a misdemeanor and treason. Commodore Truxton, Mr. Stodder, Captain Decatur, General Eaton, and Bollman were before the Grand Jury on Saturday and Monday. General Wilkinson had not been called for on Monday afternoon. There are forty witnesses to be examined by the Grand Jury, who it is expected will not have gone through the examination until Saturday next.
It is reported that the arrival of General Wilkinson was very seasonable, as the patience of every one concerned was nearly exhausted, and a discharge of the Grand Jury had nearly been the consequence of his delay. If that had been the case, the publick would have had great cause to regret the General's having stopped at the Havanna, on his way from New Orleans. We have not understood for what cause the Ranger which brought the General stopped at Havanna.
The Federalists are charged with being the advocates of Burr, and that purely from motives of opposition to the present administration; in answer to which we might say that the democrats are his enemies, from their determination to support the administration, (and ruin every man opposed to it) whether Burr be guilty or innocent. This is assertion against assertion, and proves nothing. With respect to the motives which the democrats are actuated by, we have no knowledge of them, and shall not call them in question. But with respect to the Federalists, we think their conduct is such as from their situation they might have been expected to pursue. It is not to save col. Burr, or to serve him that the federalists have taken any interest in his affairs, but from much more serious, important and patriotic motives. The constitution and laws made under it, are the ramparts which secure the rights of a minority, against the violence of a majority, every encroachment or invasion is viewed with anxiety by a minority. When therefore, the federalists perceived that the arbitrary measures pursued at New Orleans were countenanced by the administration, and that an attempt was openly made to place the liberty of the citizen in the hands of the military power, they had cause for alarm. If that ever-to-be-detested proposition of Mr. Giles, to suspend the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus had succeeded, who, we ask, would have been the victims of persecution? The supporters and flatterers of the administration, who never speak of it without eulogy? No. Those who are persuaded that the administration is not infallible, and who have the independence to question the wisdom of its measures, would have been the victims. It may be said, that it is impugning too much to the majority to suppose, that armed with the power, they would without cause oppress the minority. We need not carry our views to another country, on the other side of the Atlantic, in order to ascertain what a majority can do—we can satisfy ourselves on that subject without going out of our own country; the occurrences at New-Orleans, so well described in the speech of Dr. Watkins, published in our last paper, will satisfy us, what would have been done in every part of the United States, if Mr. Giles had found support in his measure. Dr. Watkins shews us how ingenious those who had power, were in affixing guilt on whomsoever they pleased to accuse. It was urged that the suspension of the benefit of habeas corpus was necessary for the publick safety. Is there a man of candour who will say that such was the case? The first position being taken, after one violation, others would have followed. Spies and informers, with the accompaniments of seizures, imprisonments, and deportations would have followed in rapid order. The evils in the first instance would have fallen on those who are termed federalists, but would have soon extended itself far and wide, nor have ceased until the constitution itself had been subverted. With such sentiments then, the federalists saw with deep concern with such sentiments, the manner in which persons who were denounced as accomplices to Burr were treated. It was impossible to defend the constitution and laws, violated in the persons of Bollman, Swartwout, Adair, &c. without in some degree to appearance, defending the accused. By a connection and sympathy, Burr himself became an object of interest and concern. But never have the federalists advocated him further than that he should have a fair and impartial trial, and stand condemned or acquitted according to the result, nor have they gone thus far for the sake of col. Burr, but from respect and attachment to the laws of their country. We are aware
that it will be asked, how it happened that the federalists were forward in bailing col. Burr? It would, assuming more than we would wish to say, that the feelings of humanity were more prevalent among the federalists; it is however, pretty clear, that among the democrats he would not have found bail. We do not say that any man, who had bailed Mr. Burr, would consequently have incurred the resentment of the administration; but we will venture to assert, that it would not have been a passport to executive favour, and the republicans with all their patriotism, have too much prudence to place any impediments in the way of their promotion. Upon the whole, we consider that the interest which the federalists take in the subject which agitates the publick mind, arises from causes such as we have stated. The whole tenor of the conduct of the federalists, in and out of power, gives a positive contradiction to their being the advocates of treason, and the consequences which would flow from civil commotion, or violation of the laws.
The crime of which Mr. Burr now stands charged, is a misdemeanour, in preparing a military expedition against the dominions of the king of Spain, a prince at peace with the United States. It is a crime, we admit, but how long have other people thought such conduct criminal?
Do some people suppose that it is forgotten how strongly they supported Genet in his assumed right, to prepare military and naval expeditions against the commerce of Britain and the dominions of Spain? Aye, those very dominions against which it is said col. Burr was preparing his expedition. The civic feats given to Henfield and Singleton are not forgotten. Are not some of the persons who accepted commissions under Genet now in high confidence? where is col. Hammond, who took one of those commissions? he was lately nominated as a colonel of the army, and rejected by the senate—but we set out to defend, and not to accuse.
The Jamaica convoy of 164 sail, departed from Port Antonio on the 17th of May, and intended to come the windward passage.
Attention to the following is requested. Distant subscribers to The Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger , are notified, that at the expiration of the present year of their subscriptions, the paper will be discontinued, unless the arrearages are paid up, and without respect to persons, as the editor is resolved to ascertain exactly what number of subscribers the paper has; this is a measure of necessity on our part, and therefore will require no apology. We think every one can nearly ascertain when he first subscribed. Original subscribers are informed that the fourth year will commence on the 17th of next month. The price of the paper is Five Dollars and Fifty Cents per annum, payable in advance.
LEDGER OFFICE, } June 8, 1807. }
Since the report of the rejection of the Treaty, (says a London paper) no further advices have been received from America. The official dispatches from our minister, Mr. Erskine, are hourly expected. What motives have induced the Americans to refuse their ratification of the treaty, we know not; perhaps as they saw such a conceding spirit on our part, whilst they were menacing us with Non-Importation Acts, they may think, by holding out, to obtain greater concessions. To us the rejection of the treaty, if it were of that description which at the period of its signature report stated it to be, will not be a subject of much regret.
NEW-ORLEANS, May 2.
The 30th of April has, ever since the cession of this country to the United States, been annually celebrated as the anniversary of the treaty of Paris, of 1803, until yesterday, which was suffered to pass as a vulgar day, undistinguished by any publick notice. On the same occasion it has hitherto been usual to review the troops and the Orleans Volunteers, to receive the gratulations of the citizens in Government house at a colation, &c. This year the celebration of the day has been for the first time omitted. The executive perhaps wisely judged it somewhat unseasonable at the present moment to remind Louisiana that she is free and under the dominion of equal laws. Some indeed doubt, even if the volunteers had been called whether they would have come. They have scarcely yet recovered from the fatigues of their last winter's campaign. And possibly the governor was prudent in not soliciting visits which few, but from necessity, would have paid. We understand that the governor and general Wilkinson retired from the city the day before and have not since returned, perhaps modestly declining the compliments of the season.
It is also worthy of remark that the legislature were lately prorogued without a speech from the governor. This also never happened before. Whether it arose from an ingenious unwillingness to praise the unhappy productions of the session; or from a conviction that his address could not with any decency be embellished with encomiums on the constitution or the inviolable privileges of personal liberty which we enjoy, contrasted with the principles of former governments which subjected individual freedom to the caprice of military despotism; or from not having received during the session one solitary compliment personal or political which required a return, we cannot pretend to say. But some who are inclined to sneer, affect to have discovered the secret of executive silence, alleging that it arises from the existing poverty of rhetorical talent in the privy council; for that when the governor lately forsook some of his old friends, his eloquence forsook him.
May 4.
Why has not the 30th of April, the anniversary of the Treaty of Paris, a day which secured us forever from the intrigues of European courts, been set apart this year, as a day of publick thanksgiving and joy?
Is it because the people here have been so surfeited the last winter with Wilkinsonian liberty that the 30th April is looked on as a day of publick misfortune? or is it because Don Deigo Wilkinsoniano does not wish to incur the displeasure of his royal patron Carolus IV. by offending the delicate sensibility of his noble visitor, gov. Folch, or of the right honourable, meek and virtuous Thomas Pownall?
COMMUNICATION.
The anniversary of the acquisition of Louisiana to the United States, was on the 30th ultimo, formerly observed—in profound silence—while, strange to tell, a fue de joie was given from the guns of Fort St. Charles, on the morning of the 2d inst. to welcome an Arch-Tor to his hole—a funny way, this, of curing a Patroick Drossy .
For some days previous to this deceased era, I was rubbing up my optics expecting to see the Knight of the Feathered Turban make a formal strut, en militaire , and after a blast of his silver trumpet, proceed with his retinue, (including his daily Terriers,) to the Meek Man's Palace to smoke the pipe of peace, and to thank God that the Children of Aaron were not near enough to trouble them—Sad disappointment—the case was quite otherwise—instead of hilarity or social mirth, I understand a LUCID INTERVAL had hurried the feathered knave so swiftly up the river, that he never halted until conscience, (poor emaciated skeleton) forcibly cast Anchor near the Tomb of the late Colonel BUTLER!!!
Continuation of extracts from papers received at the office of the Publick Ledger by the ship Isabella , Captain Nutter, from Liverpool.
LONDON, April 18.
Whilst we were waiting in anxious expectation the issue of the general battle in Poland which we were taught to believe was on the point of being fought, we received intelligence more important as well as more grateful than the issue of any battle however unfavourable it might be to the enemy. The result of the last campaign may be seen in the message from Buonaparte, and the accompanying reports and speeches. His losses have been so great, that after having exhausted in three months the conscription of 1807, he is forced to have recourse to the conscription of 1808, and thus in less than four months to drain France of two years supplies of men. A drain so unnatural, and a service so odious would not have been had recourse to had not the necessity been most pressing and imperious; and the endeavours made to conceal that necessity, only serve to disclose it more distinctly, and to convince us of it more firmly. This fresh levy is wanted, yet all the arguments used by Buonaparte, and Berthier, and the senators, would prove that there is no necessity for it. "Never were your armies," says Berthier, "so numerous, so well disciplined and organized as at present." If then armies less numerous, less disciplined and organized, were sufficient to beat Prussia and Russia, to take all the Prussian territories, and to make upwards of 200,000 prisoners of war, where is the necessity of augmenting them so speedily, and by means so generally detested? Extraordinary recruiting, however, and numerous levies, are ordered by those powers whose armies have either been "annihilated or dispersed." But if the French armies never were so numerous or so well disciplined, would they not have been adequate to any extraordinary recruitings and fresh levies of undisciplined men? how anxious too is Berthier to prevent us from suspecting, for a moment, that this fresh levy is to repair losses by sickness or the sword—"Not above 14,000 men have been lost in all these battles, from the battle of Jena to the battle of Eylau."—Will any man believe this? and, according to this statement, the French have not had any men taken prisoners, for they do not say they have lost a single man taken prisoner, whilst they have made themselves, more than 200,000 prisoners!!—M. Berthier goes on then to shew what a fine army there is in Italy, in Dalmatia, upon the Rhine, and in the interior.—A second levy of the army of reserve is in the interior—there are camps in Brittany, Normandy, and Gascony.—Why then, will be the universal question, is a fresh levy of men wanted, and in such haste? he would persuade us that it is only wanted because Buonaparte has been so eminently victorious!—Whenever he is most victorious, we are told, he takes the precautions which are necessary to repair the consequences of defeat. As soon as the battle of Jena was gained, "he ordered the fortresses on the Rhine to be provisioned, as if the fortresses on the Rhine had been menaced."—By the same mode of argument, we suppose M. Berthier wishes it to be believed that his master is determined to raise the conscription of 1808 immediately, because "his armies were never so numerous, so well disciplined and organized, as they are at present." But do we not know that this is not his system or his policy? that he hurries on with his mass of force, disregarding his rear, and taking little care to provision or strengthen positions or fortresses behind him, certain that if he can overwhelm the enemy with his mass, his rear can be in no danger? what too, it will be asked, has become of that imposing force which he was to derive from his faithful allies, the Saxons, and the Rhenish confederacy, and his relation the king of Bavaria?—have they added nothing to his means?
Yet with all these means, which he had not when he began the war last autumn with Prussia—with the conscripts for 1807, called out in December last, after the battle of Jena—with all his boasted successes over the Russians since, he finds the immediate raising the conscription of 1808, of 80,000 men, absolutely necessary? Will any foreign power then be lulled by this message and the accompanying reports into a belief that Buonaparte is in so advantageous a position? will they not see that this conscription of 1808, which he wants, in addition to the conscription of 1807, and all the force of his allies, is to repair the waste of life and the losses he has sustained in his conflicts with the Russians? will any person fail to see that this message is the fruit of the battles of Eylau and Pultusk.
Another proof of the difficulties in which Buonaparte finds himself involved, and of the losses he has sustained, will be found in his altered tone and language. These armies, more numerous and disciplined than ever they were before—these "triumphs over all his enemies"—this possession of the strongest places in Europe—this annihilation or dispersion of the armies opposed to him—this capture of two hundred thousand prisoners, is not to facili-
tate the re-establishment of the kingdom of Poland—the conquest of colonies is no longer to be effected upon the Vistula—Berlin is no longer to be kept possession of till the freedom of the seas is restored—and he would not evacuate Prussia, till the Spanish, Dutch, and French colonies were given up, is ready to restore Berlin to the king of Prussia, and to make peace with us upon the same terms he would have made peace before the commencement of the fourth coalition!
This change of tone has been produced, not only by the events of the war in Poland, but by our operations against Turkey. Buonaparte views them with the deepest anxiety. The Moniteur has published a long account of our proceedings, in which it says that the passage of the Dardanelles was forced on the 19th February. A small Turkish squadron of one sail of the line and five frigates was burnt—we then advanced to Constantinople, where the deepest consternation and dismay prevailed. Negotiations were opened, and we demanded that the French ambassador should be sent away; that fifteen sail of the line and as many frigates, stored for six months should be delivered up to us; that we should be put in possession of the fortifications of the Dardanelles, and the canal of the Black Sea; that the treaty of alliance with England should be renewed; that ample satisfaction should be given to Russia for the injuries she had received; and finally that Russia should remain in possession of the provinces of Moldavia and Wallachia, and the frontier towns until a general peace. These terms were rejected, but the negotiation was not broken off on the 26th February.—Some of the other Paris papers state that we have repassed the Dardanelles—an assertion for which there is not the least foundation. Admiral Duckworth would not quit Constantinople without forcing the Turks to make peace, or making them feel the effects of the British thunder.
It is said that Austria has agreed to allow the French troops to pass through her territories.—We cannot believe it.— Courier .
The Catholicks of Ireland are said to have resolved not to press their petition at the present moment—a resolution highly to their credit. A general meeting was to be held in Dublin last Wednesday upon the subject. Ibid .
PARIS, April 8.
Imperial Head-Quarters, at Osterode, March 19. Report of the minister of War to his majesty the emperor and king:—
"SIRE—Never were your armies so numerous, so well disciplined, and organized as at present.
The Senatus Consultum , of Sept. 22, 1805, had put 80,000 of the conscription of 1806, under the disposal of government. That of the 4th December last has ordered the calling out of an equal number of conscripts for 1807.
"These men amounting to 160,000, are already assembled under their respective colours. I cannot but bear the most honourable testimony to the activity of the prefects, and the good conduct of the recruiting officers, and the gendarmerie, not to mention the loyalty manifested on this occasion by the empire at large.
"But sire, notwithstanding this general union of all sentiments and opinions, we are not to conclude that your majesty's armies are at present more numerous by 160,000, than they were at the period of the commencement of the fourth coalition.
"Since the 1st of September the annual reviews have closed, and in consequence of the double inspection which your majesty had ordered, we have been in a situation to pick out and dismiss those old soldiers who had fulfilled the period of their engagement, and who, of course, had right to the reward of their services, and more especially on account of the honourable wounds they had received. In this manner 15,000 men have been discharged.—Themen, which an army so numerous as your majesty's has lost by sickness, and who have fallen upon the field of battle, for instance, in the battle of Schleitz and Saalfeld, Jena, and in the affairs of Prentzlow, Golymin, Lubeck, Pultusk, Bergfried, and Hoff, and in the battle of Eylau; and those whom I have been obliged to send to the depots, in order that they may be discharged after the first inspection, have also been the cause of a decrease of 14,000 men. The real increase, therefore, Sire, of your military force, does not exceed 130,000 men. At the conclusion of the war of the third coalition, your majesty had fine, numerous, and formidable armies, and this considerable increase has rendered them still finer, more numerous, and formidable.
"The army of Italy, which your majesty has assembled in Friaul, in the plains of Brescia, Verona, Bassano, and Alexandria, is the most respectable that France ever had in that quarter. No detachment has been sent from that army to join the grand army in Poland, some cavalry excepted, and which has since been replaced by others, in consequence of your majesty's decree to double the number of your cavalry.
"The army of Dalmatia has suffered by sickness, which has been put a stop to by the return of fine weather. Its losses have been repaired, and the depots in Italy are numerous.
"The army of Naples has received 10,000 conscripts drawn from the depots, several of which have been established in your majesty's Italian states.
"The victories of the grand army have covered the frontiers along the Rhine; these frontiers are covered by a second line of the army of reserve, under the command of marshal Kellerman.
"The corps belonging to the camp at Boulogne, filled up by the conscription of 1807, defend the northern coasts of France, against all attacks from the enemy.
"Your majesty has given orders to form three camps, at St. Loo, at the city of Napoleon, and in La Vendee, for the safety of the coasts of Brittany, Normandy, and Gascony.
"The grenadiers and yagers of the national guards, belonging to the departments of Gironde, the Lower Seine and the Rhine, contribute towards the safety of the interior.
"In this situation of affairs, and in obedience to your majesty's commands, I submit to your majesty the necessity of calling out the conscription of 1808, and to form them into five legions of reserve, for the defence of the interior. Your majesty had given me to understand, that besides this line of camps, and this union of the national guards, you wished to have a triple reserve to secure your territory against any plan of hostile attack whatever.—

Your majesty further observed, that the camps of Boulogne, St. Loo, the city of Napoleon, and La Vendee, found employment for a great number of the old battalions, who, besides would be in a condition for service elsewhere, as it might be required, and that your coasts would be sufficiently protected by the national guards, and the new legions of reserve.
"Sire, this prudent foresight is worthy of the chief of a great empire, and a great general; and who, though continually attended by victory, I have constantly seen carefully adopting every measure calculated to repair the consequences of a defeat. When your majesty advanced and obtained the victory of Jena, I received your commands to provision the fortresses on the Rhine, just as if our own frontiers had been threatened by the enemy."
"But however weighty these considerations may be, there is still one which is not less worthy your majesty's heart. According to the usual course of things, the conscripts of 1808 should be called out within the limit of six months, and assembled under their respective colours; consequently they have to endure the pain of long marches and heavy fatigues; but now your majesty's goodness condescends to inure them insensibly to the service; for being called out six months before the conscription of 1808 was expected, they will have an opportunity of learning the use of arms in our own fortresses, in our own fields, and even in the heart of their own country. In consequence of another of your majesty's determinations, in which, actuated by the love of your people, you have entrusted the training of the young men to persons distinguished by their rank, and the services they have performed for the state, your majesty, of course, has confided the command of the legions of the interior and the reserve to the members of the senate, men who had before distinguished themselves by their military skill and courage. These are the fathers of the country, who will nourish and instruct her children. Their honourable experience shall open the career of the French youth in the paths of glory."
"These advantages, Sire, must have determined your majesty to call out the conscription for the year 1808. One objection, Sire, may be against the motives which have prescribed this measure to your majesty; that is, the increase of the expenditure which it will occasion. But your majesty's finances are in the most flourishing situation. Your majesty's good conduct, in providing means for extraordinary measures, has prevented the necessity of laying any fresh burdens upon your people; and without requiring any fresh sacrifices from them, your majesty will be able to answer every claim that your own glory and the safety of the country can require."
"The Prince of Neufchatel, minister at war. (Signed) "Marshal Alexander Berthier."
In a late number we gave an extract of the following Message, which we now present entire. MESSAGE of his Majesty the Emperor and King.
"Senators, "We have given orders for a Project of the Senatus Consultum to be laid before you, in order for the immediate calling out of the Conscription for 1808. The report which our minister of war has transmitted to us will acquaint you with the various advantages which must be the result of this measure."
"All the nations round us are arming; England has again set on foot an extraordinary levy of 200,000 men. Other powers as well as England are adopting the measure of extraordinary levies, as their last resource. However strong and numerous our armies may be, we are by no means convinced that the regulations of the Senatus Consultum will be the less necessary and advantageous. At any rate, the sight of the triple barrier of camps, which encircle our territory, must have the same effect upon our enemy as the triple line of fortresses which defend our advanced frontier. This will leave them without the least hope of gaining any advantage over us, will assuage their fury, and finally, in consequence of their total incapacity to do us any injury, will bring them back to a sense of reason and justice."
"The zeal with which our people have executed the Senatus Consultum of Sept. 22, 1805, and that of Dec. 4, 1806, has made a sensible impression upon our gratitude. Every Frenchman will probably show himself worthy of so honourable a name."
"We have nominated Senators to the command and direction of these interesting young men—Senators who have already distinguished themselves in the career of glory. We flatter ourselves, that in consequence of this determination, you will justify the unlimited confidence reposed in you. The Senators will teach the young men that discipline and patience, which are necessary to support the toils and fatigues of war: you will convince them that these are the principal guarantees of victory: you will teach them to make every sacrifice for the glory of the throne, and good of the country."
"We have triumphed over all our enemies. In the course of six months, we have passed the Main, the Saal, the Elbe, the Oder, and the Vistula: We have made ourselves masters of the strongest places in Europe—Magdeburg, Hameln, Spandau, Stettin, Custrin, Glogau, Breslau, Schweidnitz, and Brieg. Our soldiers have proved victorious in several battles; they have taken upwards of 800 pieces of cannon upon the field of battle; they have sent 4000 pieces of heavy artillery to France, 400 Russian and Prussian standards, and made upwards of 200,000 prisoners of war."
"Neither the sands of Prussia, the deserts of Poland nor the storms of winter—in fact nothing has been able to damp or extinguish their ardour for obtaining peace by their conquests, and by means of their triumphs, to their native country. Still our armies in Italy, in Dalmatia, and Naples, remain undiminished; our camps at Boulogne, in Brittany, in Normandy, and on the Rhine, remain entire."
"Though, at present, we ask for new sacrifices from our people, in order that we may obtain a greater extent of force, it is not that we should abuse this power for the purpose of prolonging the war. Our policy is invariable. We offered peace to England before the fourth coalition had shown itself! The same peace we offer to England still. The principal envoy which England employed in these negotiations has made the most public declarations, and in the most unequivocal terms, that the peace would have been both honourable and advantageous
to England; thus he has made the justice of our cause appear evident. We are ready to conclude a peace with Russia, upon the same conditions as were signed by her negotiator, but which were rejected in consequence of the arts and intrigues of the English. We are ready to restore to the eight millions of inhabitants whom we have conquered, their tranquillity, and to restore to the king of Prussia his capital."
"But though so many traits of moderation, already so often renewed, have not been able to prevail over the deceptions to which England, inflamed as it is by its passions, has had recourse, that power cannot see the possibility of peace but in our annihilation; nothing, therefore, remains for us but to bear the calamities of war, and to throw the shame and odium of it upon that nation, which continues to purchase its monopoly with the blood of the Continent. We shall, in the resources of our own mind, in the courage, devotion, and the power of our people, find certain means to render all the efforts of that coalition, formed of hatred and injustice, null and void, and to turn them to the disgrace of their authors. Frenchmen, we brave all dangers for the glory and tranquillity of our children."
"Given at our Imperial Head-quarters, Osterode, March 20, 1807."
"Signed by order of the emperor. "H. B. MARET."
Continuation of extracts from Paris papers received at New York to the 14th April.
[TRANSLATED FOR THE MERCANTILE ADVERTISER.] TURKEY.
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 10. ENGLISH EXPEDITION. The English ambassador, Mr. Arbuthnot, perceiving that he alone could not succeed in fighting the grand Seignor and his ministers, ventured to go himself in person and bring the English squadron with which he had threatened the Divan for so long a time. It was in the afternoon of the 20th February that intelligence was received here of that fleet consisting of seven ships of the line, 2 of which were 110, three 84's and two 74's, besides a frigate of 48 and two fire ships, having passed the streights of the Dardanelles almost without any resistance. A few hours afterwards it was seen casting anchor three leagues from Constantinople.
The appearance of these forces, which found us in some measure unprovided, excited at first an unfavourable sensation in the minds of the inhabitants. The Divan itself seemed uneasy and irresolute. A great consternation spread throughout the city.
The French ambassador, without suffering himself to be moved by the effects of that crisis, threw himself as it were upon the helm, undertook to inspire courage and confidence, and to drag out an order for defending the city. He succeeded. From that moment the French military obtained every thing, from the good will of the ministry and the Turkish engineers. The people seeing in the morning the disposition which had been made during the night, showed themselves disposed to second this movement of energy.
The preparations for defence could not yet however be very considerable. They consisted only in a battery of 15 pieces of cannon, hastily thrown up before Topkana, another battery of 10 cannon placed on the coast of Asia; and lastly in 4 or 5 small cannons which had been put upon an advanced tower. All this might have incommoded the English squadron had it entered; but not being supported by the cross fires of the point of the Seraglio, would have been far from sufficient to preserve the city, the Turkish fleet, the magazines, &c.
Happily the English admiral, though he had with him sir Sidney Smith and five ships, knew not how to take advantage of this moment, he suffered himself to be driven into a kind of negotiation which the Porte carefully kept in suspense until she found herself in a situation to repulse every aggression. The dispositions that were making soon put her in a state to raise her tone, and she rejected the odious propositions of the enemy. We had at that time 300 pieces of cannon in battery, mortars, and howitzers—three ovens for red hot bullets in full activity, 200,000 men armed with rifles and fusils, and animated with the best spirit, 80 gun sloops forming the advanced guard of nine ships of the line; six heavy frigates and six corvettes in the road; and five large ships in front of the fort.
All this has contributed no little to shorten the negotiation. The English admiral judging, no doubt, from these dispositions that similar measures would be taken to shut the passage of the Dardanelles against him hastened, after having reconnoitred our position to make his retreat. He has passed the Dardanelles; but the Turkish garrison, animated by the example of the capital, fired desperately from the only battery which time had allowed to erect there. It disabled and retook the corvette which the English had taken on their passage, and it sunk a polar loaded with ammunition. Four days later, and the enemy would not have come out so easily.
The English ambassador had in his preliminaries, demanded that the Porte should negotiate with the Divan to turn away the French ambassador and the whole legation; and that all hostilities should from that moment cease with Russia; and that every armament, fortification, and erection of batteries, should be immediately suspended at Constantinople, that the treaty of alliance with England should be renewed; that a treaty of alliance with Russia should be concluded; that an English and Russian garrison should be established at the Dardanelles and in the castle of the Bosphorus; and that an English garrison should be established at Alexandria, and a Russian garrison in one of the Morea; and lastly that there should be put immediately at the disposal of the English admiral, to be employed in the service of Great Britain, fifteen ships of the line and ten frigates, victualled for one year.
After having announced that Mr. Arbuthnot's mission was at an end, and notified the blockading of Constantinople, the English admiral declared that if the above preliminaries were not accepted he would forcibly enter the port, set fire to the town, &c. He has not obtained any thing of his demands, and he has returned well convinced, no doubt, that he would not be able at present to come to dictate conditions to the Sublime Porte, with a naval armament of forty sail.
This success is wholly owing to general Sebastiani; and it is easy to perceive, by the conditions which the English had come to dictate, from what misfortunes and opprobrium he has preserved the Turks. He has given proof in this instance, of a
courage, presence of mind, character and resolution, above all praise. Every Frenchman has, more or less, seconded him; each of them, on this occasion, made himself an engineer, a cannonier, or a mechanist.
The day after the appearance of the English, a captain du genie and two captains of artillery of the army of Dalmatia, very opportunely arrived at Constantinople. They immediately went to work, and were of great help. Chance brought also the next day a French cannonier that had been driven away from Bagdad through the intrigues of the English: he was immediately put in the way to avenge himself. Every Frenchman was night and day at the batteries.
The grand seignor, the ministers, the Janissaries, the cannoniers, and the whole of the inhabitants loudly acknowledge that it is to the French they owe their salvation. And in truth they are treated at this moment with a deference, a friendship, and even with a kind of respect, uncommon on the part of the Turks.
It is but justice also to say, that after the first moment of uneasiness and confusion was over, the attitude of the Turks was very remarkable for its calmness and courage. As soon as the grand seignor had manifested the intention of resisting the enemy to the last extremity; all the ministers, all the grandees of the state, took the immediate resolution to repair each of them to a battery to encourage and excite the workmen. They at first stood in the open air, then under small tents, some of them under old sheds, during six days, night and day, without leaving it for an instant.
French engineers and officers have just set off for the Bosphorus, for the purpose of determining upon proper spots for batteries. They will go from thence to the Dardanelles for the same object. The grand seignor has given the formal order that every thing determined by the French ambassador should receive an immediate and punctual execution. From this disposition of his highness, gen. Sebastiani will cause the Dardanelles and Bosphorus, which are the two keys of the capital, to be put in a state capable of resisting every aggression on the part of England or of Russia.
The Grand Seignor, during the six days the English have been here, has given an example of courage and devotedness the most absolute. He has not gone to rest one single night. Every morning he would go to encourage the people at work, and would kindly smile on every Frenchman he met. He caused the gardens of the seraglio to be opened, to have batteries erected there, and had even offered, if it had been judged necessary, to have batteries placed in his Haram.
The city of Constantinople offered on every point an extraordinary spectacle. From the dispositions and the sort of exultation with which the inhabitants were observed to be animated, it would have been a desirable thing that the English should have persisted in their enterprize—Their fleet would have never repassed the Dardanelles.
From Hamburg papers to the 20th April, received by the Eclipse, at Philadelphia.
[Translated for the True American.]
BRESLAU, April 9. On the afternoon of the 4th inst. a party of 200 infantry, and 29 cavalry drew off from Gratz, and directed their march towards the village of Petroswetz, for the purpose of procuring provisions. Gen. Lefebvre, immediately fell upon them in the evening and obliged them to retreat to the fort, besides the killed the enemy lost one hussar officer, ten mounted hussars and six fusiliers.
BAMBERG, April 10. Direct information from the French head quarters, dated Posen, 21st March, confirms from an unquestionable source, the previous rumours respecting overtures making between the belligerent forces, and further states, that a Continental Peace will without doubt be the result.
HAGUE, April 14. His majesty's Corvette Iris, capt. Lanzhier, sailed from the Texel as Parliament for England. Accounts from London state that 120,000 pound sterling has been shipped on board two armed vessels destined for the Baltic. The allies of Great Britain according to the dispatches of lord Hutchinson appear to stand in great need of this substitute. There is also a great scarcity of arms.
The legislative body did not close their session yesterday, as was expected. They met again this morning in order to take into consideration the royal message of the 28th March, concerning the new forces to be raised. The new loan is already completed and subscriptions can only be had at second hand.
HAMBURG, April 19. Letters from Memel dated 2d April mention the arrival there of the emperor of Russia. Their majesties the emperor of Russia and king of Prussia, a few days after intended to repair to the army. A Prussian corps is embarking at Memel for Danzig. It is not mere report that Spanish troops are now upon the march towards the Elbe. They are actually to join 15,000 French troops that are now gathering along the Rhine.
LOWER ELBE, April 16. By the latest accounts from Koningsberg, the army was still stationed there; the scarcity of provisions became more perceptible, but they were in expectation of receiving a supply from some of the ports in the Baltic. In Danzic provision is also very dear.
April 20. The Swedes have taken possession of the port of Swinemunde by the aid of gun-boats. Marshal Mortier with a considerable corps attacked the garrison at Stralsund, which, he probably by this time has obliged them to shelter in the fortress. Last night or the night before the whole body of foreign troops (the Geusbarmen excepted) marched out of Hamburg. The posts in the city and at the gates are now supplied by the city soldiers.
The garrison at Danzig is from day to day reinforced. 11000 men are to embark for that place from Memel.
The rumours of a determined armistice and faint appearance of peace has completely vanished away. The prince of Benevento, it is said, is shortly going to Berlin.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Union, Smith, 6 days from Plymouth, Ballast, Phinehas Dana.
Sloop Anselmo, Woodward, 4 days from Charleston, Rice, John Granbery.
Sloop Betsey, Harding, 10 days from Boston.
The sch'r Kitty, Franklin, from Philadelphia was at Kingston (Jam.) the 19th May. The Cork fleet appeared off Falmouth (Jam.) the 13th May, bound to different ports in that island. The American brig Venus was detained the 20th May at St. Ann's Bay (Jam.) having sailed the 15th under the Governor's permission with convoy; the cause of detention for not keeping with the convoy. The brig Hero, of Portland, from the City of St. Domingo bound to Philadelphia, detained at Port Royal the 22d May. Sloop Peter, Donald, from Charleston, arrived at Kingston the 18th May.
The British brig Ann, Burroughs, from this port to Hayti, is taken into Port Royal (Jam.)
The sch'r Mohawk, Carles, of this port, was left at Leghorn the 13th April.
Ship Jane, Evans, of Petersburg, was at Bourdeaux the 20th April.
Captain Moran arrived at New-York, on the 19th May, in lat. 41, long. 59, fell in with the sch'r Nancy, of Portsmouth, full of water and both masts gone.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Eliza, Brown, Flushing. Sch'r Norfolk, Deagle, Baltimore. Betsey, Harding, Boston. Thomas and Henry, Fletcher, Folly-Landung. Sloop Anderson, Woodward, Charleston.
CLEARED.
Ship Union, Remington, Rotterdam. Brig John Adams, Winslow, Belfast. Fame, Stone, Barbados. Sch'r Stranger, Watlington, Bermuda. Hannah, Pollard, St. Thomas. Friendly Intention, Swan, Antigua. Two Brothers, Gray, Baltimore.
The sch'r PLOUGHBOY, Capt. Hall, will sail for Charleston on Sunday next. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board at Warren's wharf, or
D. R. WADDEY & Co.
June 17.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday next. June 17.
PALMER'S Packet will sail for Alexandria in a few days. June 17.
NOTICE.
On Thursday, 25th instant, will be sold at the navy yard, between the hours of 11 and 1 o'clock, The United States, Brig DOLLY, 172 69-95ths tons, with her guns and apparel, said to be built of live oak and cedar timber, and coppered to the beams; an inventory of her materials will be left on board at the navy yard, for the inspection of those who incline to purchase. Negotiable notes will be required of the purchaser, with approved endorser, payable one quarter in three, one quarter in 6, and the remainder in 12 months. Boats will attend at the public wharf to carry those to the navy yard who incline to attend the sale. Thomas Newton, Collector.
The Revenue Boat DISCOVERY, will be sold the same day, if not before sold at private sale. June 15.
ROBERT B. CARTER,
Requests the creditors of CARTER & ROANE, to meet TO-MORROW EVENING at the Exchange Coffee-House, at half past four. June 17.
WANTED, A good fast-sailing VESSEL, of 1200 barrels burthen; immediate dispatch will be given by
C. & F. Whittle.
For Sale on a long credit, 50 puncheons Grenada RUM. June 17.
For Freight or Charter, The fine new fast sailing Ship UNION, Miller & Smith, master, 235 tons burthen, will carry 300 hogsheads tobacco, now ready to receive cargo. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. June 17.
Just received from Charleston, 100 tierces fresh RICE—for sale by Daniel R. Waddey, & Co. June 17.
Five Dollars Reward.
LEFT yesterday morning a GOLD WATCH in the necessity on Rothery's lane, maker's name Ballion, Paris; the dial plate cracked between the figures 5 and 6. The above reward will be given to any person who will return said Watch to
James Adam, No. 28, W. de Water-street. June 17.
WIG-WAM GARDENS.
The Gardens will be Illuminated, and a band of Musick will attend on WEDNESDAY next, the 17th instant, and on SATURDAY the 20th, and every Wednesday and Saturday Evenings during the summer. Admittance 25 cents, which will be received at the bar or refreshments. June 15.
For RENT,
A TENEMENT, calculated for a small family, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Apply to J. Palmer, adjoining the premises. May 29.
CASH
Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 8.
ICE-CREAMS.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Norfolk, that he has begun to make
ICE-CREAMS in various shapes,
which he will sell for the moderate price of nine pence, during the season, at his house in Church-street, four doors above captain Vaughan's, where he has a neat place for the reception of private parties—and for convenience, he will send them out with care and punctuality, according to the orders he will receive. Also, Cordials, Syrups, and Cakes. John Davis. June 10.

SHORT CAMBRICK DRESSES.  WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received Elegant rich worked short Cambrick Dresses, do. do. thread and cotton Laces, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, assorted, 1 bale 3-4 brown do. suitable for servants, 1 case cotton Hosiery, assorted; one case coloured Threads, Black, white, and Pink Crapes, 3 trunks 6-4 white Cambrick Muslins, A handsome assortment of Cloths and Cassimeres, suitable for gentlemen's Summer Coats; an assortment of India Cottons. June 8. tf
SPRING GOODS.  COCKE AND SANFORD. Have received per the ship Hunter, from London, an assortment of  SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Muslins, plain and figured, Cambricks, Dimities, Calicoes, Ginghams, Chambrays, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings, Oznaburgs, Tick enburs, Dowlas, Checks, Seine and Wrapping Twine, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Gloves, Best superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bombazeens, Bombazetts, Crapes, Lutestring, Folding Matresses, Fashionable Hats, and a few pair Dress Boots. They are in daily expectation of A supply of Cutlery and Sadlery, &c. from Liverpool. May 4. 2m
Spring and Summer GOODS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of  Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. May 1. tf
Spring and Summer GOODS.  RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR, Have received by the ship Hunter, from London, and Dumfries, from Liverpool, their supply of  Fancy and Fashionable GOODS, Irish Linens, Hardware and Cutlery, &c. &c. which they offer for sale by wholesale and retail on the most reason- able terms, for cash or good paper. May 6. 2m
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Hunter, from London, an assortment of  GOODS, suited for the season. ALSO, A few patent and grand Piano FORTES. May 1. tf
Just received an additional supply of  SUMMER GOODS, Among which are Mens' best London Beaver HATS, do. do. do. Japanned do. 25 gross black and coloured Hat Linings, Green and plaid silk Parasols, French Lutestring & Sarcenets, Elegant long French silk Shawls, Linen Cambricks, Black silk Florentine, fancy Muslins, Japanned and tamboered Shawls, fine Dimities, Musquito Netting, Thread, Pins, sewing Silks, &c. &c. One case fashionable Bonnets, Tea Trays, &c.—For Sale at No. 41, Main-street, by May 29. tf Wood & Hastings.
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention, capt Swan, 130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa—We will dispose of it on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle.
In Store, Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee—Apply as above We want a small VESSEL of 300 barrels, to run out to Bermuda. June 8. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Li- verpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Mess. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of  SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz.
British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Steward's Draw Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Pannel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8. tf
For SALE, 230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. May 25. tf
Valuable PROPERTY for Sale. One Lot of Land on Smith's Point, opposite Mr. Collins' house, containing 107 feet front, and 199 feet deep, bounded on the South by Butts street, North by York-street, and East by Dunmore-street. ALSO, The Water LOT, where the old ship Tom lies, containing about 200 feet on the front of the channel, and running back about 700 feet to Henry-street, agreeable to Moore's plan. Terms, 4, 8, and 12 months credit. Daniel R. Waddey, & Co. May 25. tf
For Rent or Lease, The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms be- low stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4. tf
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of  ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) impor- tation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workman- ship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Phila- delphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received,  New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boots, at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suarrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of  India COTTONS, very low for Cash. May 27. 2wtf
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF  GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of Maps, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER. The following remarks from a late London publication, at- test the high opinion entertained of this authentick and in- teresting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary mon- ument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length com- pleted. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a mon- ument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testi- monies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard lite- rature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography April 1. tf
For SALE—a-float, 800 barrels of FLOUR, 10 hds. Richmond Tobacco, and 10, and 100 bags Navy Bread. In Store, Madeira WINE fit for use, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks; Coffee; Salt Sacks; and 300 quint- als Cod Fish. James Dykes, & Co. June 12. tf
Five Dollars Reward Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to me a Negro Girl, by the name of  SARAH, about 16 years of age, very likely in person, slow in articu- lation, and has a down cast look, about 4 feet 10 inches high, and well made. I purchased her of a Mr. Nathaniel B. Wren, and was purchased by him of a Mr. Manliff Robinson, of Princess Anne County. Portsmouth, June 12. 3* Dempsey Jones.
50 Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY on the night of the 9th instant, from the brig William, lying at Portsmouth, three men by the names of JOHN OLIVER, SAMUEL OLIVER, and GEORGE PEARCE; John and Samuel Oliver are short thick set men, aged about 21 and 28 years, and wore when ran- away long black hair; George Pearce is a small lad, 18 or 19 years of age, red hair, and face somewhat freckled. Any person giving information so that the subscriber may find the three shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any one of them. Daniel Nason. June 12. tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. Absconded on Thursday night, the 4th instant, my house servant SUKEY, commonly called SUKEY JACK- SON or SUKEY RICHARDS, a black woman, about twenty- five years old, tolerable fat, not tall, a large mouth and thick lips; carried with her a variety of excellent cloathing, wears constantly her head tied up with a handkerchief, snears tremendously when asleept, walks with her head very erect, and generally a smiling countenance and a smooth tongue. As she has relations and acquaintances in York and Wil- iamburg, it is possible she may have gone to one of these pla- ces; but I suspect she has gone to Mr. Grime's on Rappahann- ock, where her mother lives—I will give the above reward if taken out of town, and secured so that I get her again; or TEN DOLLARS if taken within the town or vicinity. Masters of vessels and others are cautioned not to harbor or take her away. Francis S. Taylor. June 8. tf
For RENT, (and possession given immediately.) My WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20. tf
Just received from Philadelphia, 6 hogsheads of RYE WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 8 boxes first quality Chocolate 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calfskins, 2 dozen Root Legs; 500 lbs. Soal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27. tf
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13. 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
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27. tf We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, May 20, 1807. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. May 20. tf
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, 100 half barrels do. A-float. Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffitt, from Matanzas, 43 boxes brown } Clayed SUGARS. 32 do. white } And in Store, 150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 30,000 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading, A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on li- beral credit. George Wilson. April 22. tf
NOTICE. The creditors of Gilbert Robertson & Co. and of Robertson & Brown, who have executed the Deed of Trust, and the creditors of Gilbert Robertson and James Brown insolvent debtors, are requested to exhibit their accounts to Alexander Van Pfister without delay, as it is in- tended to make the first dividend of the estate on the twenti- eth day of June next. James M'Evoy, } Assignees. Alex'r Van Pfister, } John Jones, jun. } New-York, May 13, 1807.
The creditors designated in the foregoing no- tice, residing in Norfolk, or whose accounts are against the firm of Robertson & Brown, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscribers. Theo. Armistead, } Assignees. James Taylor, } Robert Dickson, } Norfolk, May 27. 120thJ
WANTED, on board the United States' ship Chesapeake, A BOATSWAIN & CARPENTER, none need apply unless well recommended. For terms ap- ply at the office of the Publick Ledger. June 8. tf
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 do red do 50,000 cypress do. 20,000 do cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2. tf
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too eager to preserve it, that op- pressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home, where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be in- jured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15. tf
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former ca- pitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Ridgick, } vs. } pft. against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts. } The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not hav- ing entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an in- habitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith in- serted in one of the newspapers published in the borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy. Anthony Robinson, C. C. 2m. May 18. 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. 12. tf
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
GERMAN LINEN, &c. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has just received and offers for Sale, for approved paper at 4 and 6 months, 27 Packages of GERMAN LINEN, entitled to drawback—Consisting of Platillas, Dowlas, Cholets, (or brown Hol- lands) Common Oznaburgs, and German Rolls. Also on Hand, Heavy Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, fine Shirt Linen, &c. elegant Musquito Gauze or clear Linen, Bed Ticking two yards wide, Flanders Sheetings, &c.—Also, 160 boxes first quality Spanish Segars, elegant Glass Ware and China, 90 boxes Window Glass, 6500 best Coffee Bags, 4000 Gunny Bags. May 29. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hds old L.P. Madeira do. 3 hds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds. and pipes—For Sale by Phineas Dana. June 8. tf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of  DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 61, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
 Aloe, Allum,  Ether of Vitriol, Antimony,  Aqua Fortis,  Pale, red, and yellow Bark,  of superior quality.  Borax, Campher,  Cantharides, Cochineal,  Cream of Tartar,  Camomile Flowers,  Cinnamon, Colocynth,  Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin,  Ginger, Glauber Salts,  Epsom do.  Rochelle do.  Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida,  do. Benzoin, Guaiacum,  Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino,  Scammony, and Arabic,  Lint, Liquorice refined,  Manna Flake,  in sorts,  Magnesia in small and large  squares, Musk, Nutmegs,  Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb,  Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic,  Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru,  Spirit of Lavender,  Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead,  Letharge of Gold,  Saltpeter refined,  White Wax, Verdigree,  Essences of Bergamot, Lem- mons, and Lavender,  Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick,  Sal Ammoniac. 
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI- POTs by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BRIST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. * * * MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 216
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf, 1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback. A few cases, Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in hds. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and A few hds. Rum—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit. Brunet & Thompson. March 16. 6k&1wtf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec rx . Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with fells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. October
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteus, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of  GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of  GLASS and SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, inclu- ding OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reason- able terms. * * * PERRY'S and LETTOM'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS or Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO,  NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on pa- per of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large pa- per, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.