Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-11-10 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 10, 1806.
[NO. 50.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
The Ship SHEFFIELD, for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton on moderate terms.—Apply to Nov. 7. JOSIAH COWPER.
For MADERA, The Brig CATHARINE, Thomas Callahan, master, having half her cargo engaged, will be dispatched by the 20th inst. For freight of a few hundred barrels, apply to Robert Dickson.
Wanted—200 bbls. Hominy Corn, and some black Ey'd Pease. Nov. 7. 5t  For FREIGHT or PASSAGE, The new Schooner MORNING STAR, will sail for Charleston with all convenient speed, if sufficient encouragement is offered; has excellent accommodations for passengers, and can take 3 or 400 hundred barrels on freight. Apply to capt. F. Bar- ber on board, at Campbell's wharf, or to Nov. 7. Christopher Fry.
SALT. A Cargo of best Liverpool Stoved SALT, arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, will be sold on accommodating terms if taken along side.  Robert Dickson. The DUNROBIN CASTLE, burthen 288 tons, 12 guns and men and armament, is offered for Freight or Charter to a port in Britain or Ireland. Apply as above. Nov. 5. Gt
For PHILADELPHIA, The fine new Schooner ADONIS, Frederick Hall, master, having part of her cargo already engaged, will sail in a few days— For freight or passage apply to the master on board, lying at Maclure's wharf, or Nov. 5. D. R. Waddey, & Co.
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. Josiah Cowper.
For CHARTER, The fine new Ship Moses Brown, burthen 336 tons, can receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Oct. 28. MOSES MYERS.
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 bbls.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommo- dations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or August 20. N. Heron.
For SALE, The fine new Pilot Boat Schooner COLET, burthen about 120 tons, will sail uncommon- ly fast, built in the very best manner, and will be sold very low. For terms apply to Mr. Litchfield on board, at New- ton's wharf, or October 17. Wilson, Cunningham, & Co.
For FREIGHT or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY, Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness on the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London—Ap- ply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Peterborough, or to Oct. 10. T. & W. A. Armitstead.
For Liverpool, The very excellent Ship MENTOR, Stephen Waterman, master, two years old and an half old, and burthen 350 bbls.—she is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 20th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or Oct. 8. N. Heron.
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED, Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogsheads burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in all this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to Oct. 7. Christopher Fry.
For SALE, The Schooner W. & T., burthen 100 hogsheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Sept. 24. Warren Ashley.
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary, part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. August 20. George Murray, & Co.
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Captain Vickery, to a port in France, but then 350 hogsheads. August 25. C. & F. Whittle.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogsheads burthen. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. C. & F. Whittle.
For Liverpool, The good Ship LAURA, Thomas Hood, master, burthen about 260 bbls. Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure.
Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do. Earthenware. And in Store, 8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 73 crates Earthenware; 38 Hogsheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do.; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 hhd. Cognac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Castile Soap; 25 baskets 12 cases Anniseed, 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 195
Dissolution of Partnership. THE Subscriber informs his friends that having dissolved his Partnership with Louis Sautjean, he has removed to the house No. 11, Church-Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Maigue, where he intends to keep a general assortment of FANCY GOODS, which he will sell at a moderate price. He has just received from New-York, Two trunks of fine Kid Slippers, do. Milles' Red Morocco do. do. do. Boots for Children. With a handsome assortment of Tortoise Shell Combs. November 7. BERAULD.
CASH GIVEN for drawn Red and White Oak Hogs- head STAVES.—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. FOR SALE, London Porter, Linseed Oil in jugs, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Pork, &c. November 7. Gt
Taken up A-drift. IN the gale of the 18th last month, a large Wood LIGHTER, about 40 feet long, 12 feet wide, appears to have been recently tarred, and last employed in the transpor- tation of pine wood. The owner on paying the expense of this advertisement, and some gratuity to the Negroes who took her up, may have her again by applying to November 7. Luke Wheeler.
E. STURTEVANT, is now opening at No. 39, Main-Street, Philadelphia, manufactured fancy top and sum- mer BOOTS, equal in beauty and strength to any imported. Nov. 5. tf
Loaf Sugar. JUST received per sloop Marinda, from Philadel- phia, 4 hogsheads first quality labelled LOAF SUGAR—For Sale by Who have in Store, just received, 1000 gallons Cherry JUICE, superior quality, 10 pipes choice fourth proof Cognac BRANDY. Nov. 5. tf
Grenada RUM. THIS DAY landing on Commerce-Street, from the ship Moses, Captain Leaman, 280 puncheons fine flavored Grenada RUM—For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. IN STORE, 15 Pipes Hollands GIN; and a parcel of excellent Green COFFEE. Nov. 5. tf
Removal of the Museum. THE undertaker of this Institution taught by the experience of several months, that its distance from town, and the inaccessibility of the toll of the Drawbridge, were permanent obstacles to its progress and prosperity, has removed the same to Mr. Rotanville's Garden, where he has fixed and arranged the collection on hand, there to remain pro- vided more encouragement is obtained, and the undertaker may be enabled to procure a more eligible situation. The Museum and Menagerie will be open for publick exhibi- tion every day from 9 o'clock in the morning till sun-set. Price of admittance to non subscribers 25 cents per person. Free from all other care but that of collecting and aug- menting the cabinet, the undertaker hopes to be able to make numerous additions to the collection, during the favorable season before hand, and makes bold to solicit the aid and assistance of such of the inhabitants as are possessed of some objects which may be of no use to them. Nov. 5. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
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 New- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. 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 shells: 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
NOTICE. ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUNSWOOD, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested, and those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to Reynear Gilbert, Adm'r. October 29. tf
ROBBERY!!! ON Saturday evening between the hours of eleven and twelve, the subscribers store was broken open, and the following GOODS taken therefrom, viz. 10 yards 5-4 blue Coating; 2 pieces 5-4 white Cotton; 1 1-2 yard 6-4 dark brown Cloth; 6 pieces 4-4 white Cottons; 12 or 14 pieces fine Calico; 8 pieces common do.; 10 pieces Pocket Handkerchiefs; 1 piece 6-4 Muffin 10 yards; 3 or 4 Muffin Shawls, blue borders; 2 Ma- drafs Handkerchiefs; 10 Romal do.; 1 black silk Waistcoat; 1 blue silk do.; 1-2 piece Linen; 1 piece Gingham; 1-2 piece blue Cotton; 1 bottle Wine; 1 do. sweet do.; 1 Note Bank Philadelphia, 10 dollars; 20 dollars in silver; 1 small box containing sundry pieces of money, and also a note of hand given by Nicholson to Wood for seventy dollars; 3 do- zen Women's Hosiery; 2 pair blue do.; 1 pair grey do.; 2 hats; 2 pair gloves. FIFTY DOLLARS reward will be given for the detection of the thief and recovery of the property, and in proportion for such as may be returned. November 3. John Gerard.
FOR SALE, NOW a-float in the harbor, 10,000 drawn pipe STAVES. Nov. 3. Richard Blow.
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. October 13. Benjamin Hathaway.
Navy, Pilot Bread, and Crackers, LANDING on Marsden's-whf. from Alexandria, 154 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do. 24 do. Crackers; 43 half barrels do.—which will be sold on very low terms by applying to October 22. John Brown, Marsden's-wharf.
The Subscriber has on hand, 200 barrels Pilot Bread; 200 do. Navy do. 300 quarter barrels Crackers—All of first quality, which will be sold on liberal credit, or bartered for West India produce. STEPHEN HARRIS. Five or six Boys from 14 to 16 years of age will be taken as Apprentices to the Baking business October 29. tf
FOR SALE, 400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf 265
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinheha Dana. October 10. tf 245
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTH- NOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
BILLS FOR SALE, BILLS of EXCHANGE, drawn by Edward Stoford, Esq. commander of his majesty's ship Chichester, at 30 days sight, on the commissioners of the navy, for repairs to the said ship. Apply to October 17. William Gray.
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marseilles, 600 hds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 23 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cognac Brandy; 120 hds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes Wespiger Gin; 800 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf 251
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laurel, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret. Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blan- kets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coffee and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Callicoes, Cambrics, Gingham; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Widoboes; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4-Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
Salt Sacks and Double Twilled Sacking, of an excellent quality, for Sale by William Knox. November 3. tf
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterl. in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at six- ty days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 196
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 bushels SALT—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann, Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by October 31. William Pennock.
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, be- tween the one occupied by the subscribers and the house for- merly the Navy Tavern. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Mar- tinique CORDIALS. Oct. 7. J. & W. Southgate.
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Crens a la Moriax, 5 bales Oznaburghs and Tickenburgs—entitled to drawback. October 17. James Young.  We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular 18 Pipes, 11 Hogsheads, 3 Qr. Casks Madeira WINE, A Cargo of 1st of May SALT, 600 Sacks Live-pool stoved 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. August 18. J. & W. Southgate.
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete or- der, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.— This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to Gosport, Oct. 3. William Wilkinson.
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. October 10. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immedia- te payment is indispensable. August 1. John Mc'Phail, Ex'r.
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCut- chen. Apply to March 17. Thomas Willock.
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware- Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hub- bard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of do- cuments to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
The Subscriber offers for Sale the following Mer- chandise on reasonable terms, 50 casks Nails and Spikes, assorted. 6 do. Hoes do 5 do. Smoothing Irons; 1 do. Axes, assorted, A few pair fire Dogs and Irons; 6 doz. Spades, 3 boxes half pint Tumblers, Window Glass, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, 2 Time Pieces; a quantity of Jugs and Butter Pots, 40 jugs Split Pease; a few bags Pepper, A few hds. Molasses; 15 hds. low land Tobacco. ALSO, A brick DWELLING-HOUSE, slated, 26 by 32 feet, and nearly finished with the best materials, situated on a pleasant lot on Cumberland-Street, in fee simple, 150 feet deep by 33 feet 8 inches front. October 15. Robert Gibson.
Publishing by Subscription, Dr. Rees's New Cyclopædia, OR Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. IN TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTO. CONDITIONS. The work will be printed in large quarto, with new types, cast for the purpose, on a superfine wove paper, each volume will contain from eight hundred to a thousand pages. A half volume, in boards, will be published regularly every two months PRICE THREE DOLLARS, PAYABLE ON DELIVERY. Between six and seven hundred plates, engraved in a su- perior style of elegance will be comprised in the course of the publication, by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary. * * To Subscribers. The three first half volumes are ready for delivery. Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. October 17. tf 273
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARRAM; bus- iness in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 96

The arrival of the Ship William Penn , Captain Watson , in 42 days from Nantes, has furnished us with Paris papers from the 1st to the 20th Sept. Their contents are not interesting in detail, but much so in substance; we have, however, translated nearly every article which deserved attention for this day's paper. Lord Lauderdale had not quitted Paris, though we do not perceive his name in one of the papers; verbal accounts state that his baggage was packed up, and that he was to set out for England in two days.
All accounts appear to confirm us that the war is to be renewed on the continent. Prussia, as was foreseen and foretold, is at length compelled to resist the ambition of Buonaparte; for this purpose she has formed the most intimate connection with Russia, and has settled her dispute with Sweden, by giving up the Duchy of Lauenbourg, which has been taken possession of for his Britannic majesty; the blockade of the Prussian ports has been raised accordingly; indeed the most cordial intercourse now exists between those powers, who are with Russia at the head of the northern confederacy.—The Electors of Hesse and Saxony are also members of this league.—Of the course which Austria will pursue we cannot gather from the French papers, they rather indicate a pacific disposition in Austria; at the same time France is collecting large armies upon the Austrian frontiers. It is not, however, probable, that Austria will remain quiet during a contest, on which the fate of the European world depends.—On the part of France, the utmost activity in military movements, and preparations for war appears to be going on. The camp that had been formed near Paris is broken up, and the troops which composed it, with the imperial guards had marched, taking the route for Belgium.
Captain Watson says that before he left Nantes, information had been received, which stated that Buonaparte had left Paris to take command of the army. This is not stated in our Paris papers; those speak of such a circumstance as certain to take place, and we observe that at a review of the troops, before they marched, they saluted Buonaparte, not as Emperor, but as their General.
It is not possible to contemplate the issue of this contest with indifference; this is no coalition produced by British gold : no, the powers who have formed it, are to fight in their own defence, and not to serve the cause of Britain. The members of this league, can be no strangers to the force of France, nor to the celerity and effect, with which she wields that force; they must it is to be presumed be prepared with a force adequate to the object, which they have embarked in.
The French papers assert that Cattaro, has been given up, according to the treaty of Presbourg, but this they have very often asserted before, and the Moniteur is silent upon that subject; the probability is, we think that Russia will not now surrender a post that she has appeared to have considered as so important.
We shall wait with anxiety, and impatience for the next arrivals, as the situation of affairs, are by these advices, brought to that crisis as induce an expectation that the next will be of great interest. The French papers say but very little of the affairs of Naples and Calabria, from which we imagine that there has been little doing in that quarter, or that what has been done, was not agreeable to relate.
By one of our French Papers by the William Penn , we receive an account from London of an event, for which the publick has been for some time prepared; from a Paris paper of the 20th of September, we translate the following intelligence, which assures us that Mr. Fox is dead.
"The following (says the Paris paper,) is the account which the Morning Chronicle gives of the last moments which preceded the death of Mr. Fox."
"It is with pain that we announce that the hopes entertained by the friends of Mr. Fox, after the favourable symptoms that were discovered on Thursday last, have been of short duration. Yesterday morning the first intelligence from Cheshwick House, announced that notwithstanding some hours of sound sleep, he was more feeble than on the preceding day. At first a favourable effect was expected from a potion administered by his physicians; in the course of the morning various reports had been circulated, and all agreed in saying the patient was extremely feeble; in the afternoon the unfavourable symptoms continued in the most alarming degree, and on this morning there was no favourable change, and he continues very ill."
The Paris paper does not say what was the date of the Morning Chronicle from which the above was taken, nor does it state the particulars of Mr. Fox's death. We suppose it was the Morning Chronicle of the 14th September, in which belief we are confirmed from the following.
"P. S. We learn from dates posterior to those which we have already announced, that Mr. Fox,"
"after having remained several days in a very feeble state, from which there was no hope, finally departed this life on the 14th. He preserved his presence of mind until the last moment. In the commencement of his disorder he regarded it as incurable, & prepared for his end; yet he was constantly occupied upon publick affairs, and above all upon the negotiation which he had commenced. He passed his last day in consoling his wife and friends. His affections were warm and constant, his intercourse with society was agreeable and safe. The nation can never forget his talents, nor his long services. Never did England, in one year, sustain two such losses as that of Pitt and Fox."
By our Paris papers, we observe that Lord Grenville, had been so ill as to be unable to attend to publick business, and that Lord Thurlow, once the Lord Chancellor died on the 12th of September.
There arrived at Bourdeaux during the month of August, 37 vessels, amounting to 13,600 tons, and sailed in the same month 43, amounting 5409 tons.
We are informed that the Post Master of our place, has adopted a regulation which will be attended with great convenience to the merchants and others. The post office will in future be kept open until 9 o'clock in the evening. By this regulation which the Post Master has obligingly adopted, if the Mail arrives as early as it ought, an opportunity is afforded of replying to letters by the return mail.
POSTSCRIPT of a letter received by a Gentleman in this place from his correspondent at New Bedford, dated the 27th Oct.
"Since writing, the ship Fame , Capt. Howland, has arrived here in 36 days from Greenock, brings London papers to the 18th Sept. by which we have received advices of the death of Mr. Fox, on the 13th Sept.; the refusal of the Emperor of Russia to ratify the treaty with France. No prospect of peace, but rumours of a strong coalition against France, of Russia, Prussia, &c."
Mr. ERSKINE, the British minister, arrived at Washington on Saturday, the 1st inst. from Annapolis. ( Alex. Pap. )
MARRIED—At Fredericksburg, on Friday evening, the 31st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. EDMUND PENN, of Amherst county, to Miss JANE JOHNSTON, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Johnston.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
On Wednesday last, the MATCH RACE for $2000 between Mr. Johnson's mare Carolina , and Major Ball's horse Brandy , was decided over the New-Market course.—The bets were considerable.— Carolina won with the greatest ease—giving her opponent a distance the last heat, hard in hand.
Afterwards a challenge passed from the proprietors of Carolina , to the owner of Florizel , to run her against him at New Market hereafter, for $10,000, four mile heats—which was ( wisely per-haps ) not accepted.
BELFIELD FALL RACES.
Commenced Wednesday, October 29, 1806. First day, a sweepstake by three years old, $50 each, two mile heats.
Mr. J. B. Turner's c. f. by Druid , 3 1 2 1 Dr. Cutler's b. f. Crazy Jane , by Druid , 4 3 1 2 Mr. Haynes's b. f. Cleopatra , by Druid , 2 2 4 dr Dr. Purnell's b. f. Kitty cut a Dash, by Druid , 2 dist
Second day, Jockey Club Purse, of $300 four mile heats.
Mr. Wilkes's c. h. Wonder , by Diomed , 6 years old, 120. 1 1 Mr. Ridley's s. g. Bumper , by Bellair , aged 128. 2 2 Mr. Stark's c. m. Agnes , by Bellair , 5 years old, 110. 3 3 Third day, Proprietor's Purse of $150 two mile heats.
Mr. Wyatt's c. f. Lady Rough , by Saltram , four years old, 1 2 1 Mr. Wilkes's b. h. Whisky , by Collector , five years old, 110. 3 1 2 Mr. Avery's b. h. Slapbang , by Diomed , five years old, 110. 2* Mr. Stark's c. h. Alfred , by Saltram , four years old, 100. dist. Mr. Wynne's b. g. Boxer , by Scagull , four years old, 100. dist. Mr. Strother's c. e. Gamaster , by Saltram , three years old, 85. dist. * Fell, rider much hurt.
Thomas Pain, ex-French Revolutionist, in the New-York Citizen of yesterday morning, has avowed himself the author of the piece in that paper of the 11th inst. where it is said that "two or three thousand French troops would soon scour New-York, and carry off a cargo of conspirators."
Pain now denies that his intentions were to invite the French to this country. How true this may be, the publick will determine. In the mean time, the following queries are submitted to T. Pain.
Do you know any thing of a certain memorial, transmitted to the Executive Directory of the then French republick, by an American citizen then in France, inviting them to send over a powerful army to revolutionize America. The memorial stating, among other inducements, that there was a French party and an English party in the United States, and that the army would be joined by the French party here, immediately on its arrival?
Do you know, that this memorial made a deep impression on the minds of the Directory, and that it was referred to citizen Pichon, late French charge des affaires in the United States?
Do you know, that it was with great difficulty that the Directory were induced to give up the idea of revolutionizing America—nor did they relinquish it till they were well assured, that the citizens of all parties would unite and oppose any invading army whatever?
Do you know *****?
but how could you be acquainted with any of these things? besides, three queries at a time may be as many as you can well answer?
Freeman's Journal.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3.
By Captain Tice, from New-Orleans, we have been favoured with New-Orleans papers, from which we make the following interesting extracts.
True American.
NEW-ORLEANS, Sept. 22.
General James Wilkinson, it has already been stated, has arrived at Fort Adams, on his way to Natchitoches. It is asserted that the general does not intend to resume his functions as governor of Upper Louisiana—But has recommended Dr. Browne the present secretary of the territory (a brother-in-law of col. Burr,) as his successor—and it is said a petition is in circulation among the friends of the general, to recommend Dr. B. to the President for that office. We give these reports as we find them in letters from St. Louis, published in Kentucky papers.
September 23.
[COMMUNICATION.]
We have infinite pleasure in announcing the arrival of general Wilkinson at Fort Adams, and that he was immediately to set out for Natchitoches, to take the command of the American troops, stationed at that important post. It must afford the utmost satisfaction to every true American, to find at this momentous crisis, when not only the independence of the United States, but the future destiny of the whole of this new world is at stake, that our small, but valiant army, will be led by a veteran officer; whose valour, talents, and experience, give us every reason to confide in his fortune. We are happy to learn that government have at length issued positive orders to repel the aggressions of our enemies by force. We have indeed suffered from them, almost beyond human endurance. Their intrigues to disturb the repose of this country, their maintaining possession of our territory between the Mississippi and the Perdido, for upwards of two years; their outrageous conduct towards our citizens on the banks of the Mobile;—these and a thousand other injuries and insults, demand instant redress. Will the brave battalion of Orleans volunteers, remain at such a time, tame spectators of their countrymen's dangers, and achievements?—Our army in fact stands in need of every possible reinforcement: the Spanish army, or to speak more correctly, the army of the Prince of Peace, is much more numerous than ours, especially in cavalry. In truth we have no cavalry at all.—Surely our excellent Orleans troop of horse will not allow it to be supposed that they are mere fair weather warriors—soldiers in time of peace, citizens in time of war; or that they have joined their corps, merely for the purpose of prancing in a procession, or capering at the review. If the enemy be forced to recross the Sabine, he must be driven still farther; for it would be idle to suffer him to remain quietly until he received reinforcements from the southern provinces, which could be easily furnished him, inasmuch as the route from Natchitoches to Mexico is clear, plain, and open: and the country through which it passes, well stored with cattle and forage. How far it may be proper to pursue the enemy is a question of policy for our government to decide. On this we sincerely may rely that our president, who had so large a share in accomplishing the independence of the United States, will seize with eagerness and exultation an honourable occasion that may offer, for conferring on our oppressed Spanish brethren in Mexico, those inestimable blessings of freedom which we ourselves enjoy.—Should this be the determination of our government, (and that it is so may easily be inferred from every part of their conduct) those young men who now join gen. Wilkinson, will have an opportunity of acquiring wealth and reputation; the most favorable ever yet presented to enterprising courage.
Gallant Louisianians, now is the time to distinguish yourselves; now is the time to have your names enrolled in the imperishable records of renown. Whatever differences of opinion may prevail amongst us, respecting local regulation, or the general politics of the union, there is no one I trust so grossly stupid as not to acknowledge and feel that it is the interest of all of us to avoid the yoke of the tyrants of Europe. Notwithstanding all the difficulties and inconveniences we have experienced since the cession of the province to the U. States, we see that every article of our produce raises in value, and that every inhabitant of the country increases in capital, and his enjoyments—would this be the case if we were subject to the requisitions, conscriptions or confiscations of Europe? If our river was blockaded, if our commerce was bound by the fetters of colonial policy.—Should the generous efforts of our government to establish a free, independent republican empire in Mexico be successful, how fortunate, how enviable would be the situation of New-Orleans!—The deposit at once of the countless treasures of the South, and the inexhaustible fertility of the western states, we should soon rival and outshine the most opulent cities of the world.
October 6.
A letter from Opelousas, of the 24th ult. states that Gov. Claiborne had just arrived, and that the militia were under marching orders. General Wilkinson and the governor met at the county of Rapide; the first repaired to Natchitoches, and the latter is on his way to New-Orleans, but will be detained for a few days.
We know not what will be the final issue of our affairs with Spain, but appearances strongly indicate the commencement of hostilities.
The Spanish army still maintained their stand at the Bayou Pierre, and were said to be 1500 strong.
On Friday the 5th of September, 1806, the grand chief of the Caddo nation, accompanied by 12 or 15 of his warriors, arrived at Natchitoches, and on the following day Gov. Claiborne, in the presence of the officers of the army, and many respectable citizens, made to the chief an address, of which the following is a copy:—
Grand Chief of the Caddo Nation, Friend and Brother!
That great and good man, the president of the United States esteems you and your people.—Like the rising sun that gives light and comfort to the world, expands the cares of the American chief, and his desire is to promote the happiness of all mankind—He is particularly solicitous to better the condition of his red children; he wishes them to know
war no more; to live in peace with all their neighbors; to pursue the deer in safety; to cultivate their little fields of corn without fear, and that no enemy should disturb their sleep at night.
Such brother, are the sentiments of the grand American chief;—You have before heard his words from the mouth of his agent, (Dr. Sibley) and I hope you have not forgot them.
Brother!—There are some men whose tongues are like the tongues of snakes—they talk much, and often speak that which is not true. Distrust the man who would tell you that the president of the United States was not your friend; the man who would say so has a forked tongue and would tell lies.
Brother!—Let your people continue to hold the Americans by and with sincerity and in Friendship, and the chain of peace will be bright and strong; our children will smoke together, and the path will never be coloured with blood.
Brother!—The president of the United States is the friend of peace, but he fears not war! The time was many years past when a mighty king, who lives beyond the big water, made war upon the Americans, and sent his warriors to conquer our country—Many battles were fought, and much blood was spilled—The Americans were few in number, but fought with bravery, and the warriors of that great king were forced to return to their own land. We were then a young people, but have since grown up to manhood, and could strike an enemy with a heavier hand, and a stronger arm.
Brother!—The president of the United States is just to all nations; but if a nation is unjust to his people, his own warriors can fight his battles. You have seen but a small number of these warriors.—They are spread over an immense tract of country; some live where snow seldom falls, and others where armies can cross rivers upon the ice.
Brother!—We have some dispute about the limits of Louisiana; the Americans suppose that the limits extend far towards the setting sun, but our neighbours, the Spaniards, tell us, that a little dry bayou, which you passed yesterday, is the line.
Brother! You know we got the country from the French, and that the Americans now claim the land which the French formerly possessed.
You are an older man brother than I am, and must know something of the matter—You have seen the places where the French built forts and planted corn; your fathers knew well the French, and when you was a little boy, you have I am sure, often visited them.
Brother!—The talk (at this time) is not straight between the United States and Spain; but I hope no mischief will ensue, for a council fire is now burning, and the beloved men of the two nations are endeavouring to settle the dispute. But if it should so happen that the Americans must bid their swords to leap from the scabbard, we wish not your tomahawk to rise.—When white people enter into disputes, let the red men keep quiet, and join neither side.
Brother!—These are my words; I speak in the face of day. And tell what you have heard to the traveller, and to the hunter, so that the good talk may pass from mouth to mouth, and from nation to nation, to the very place where the sun sets!
To which address (after the usual solemnity of smoking the pipe) the chief returned the following answer:
"I am highly gratified at meeting to day with your excellency and so respectable a number of American officers, and shall forever remember the words you have spoken.
"I have heard, before, the words of the president; though not from his own mouth:—his words are always the same; but what I have this day heard will cause me to sleep in peace.
"Your words resemble the words my forefathers have told me they used to receive from the French in ancient times.—My ancestors from chief to chief were always well pleased with the French; they were well received and well treated by them when they met to hold talks together, and we can now say the same of you, our new friends.
"If your nation has purchased what the French formerly possessed, you have purchased the country that we occupy, and we regard you in the same light as we did them.
"You request that our wars in future may be against the deer only. That is what we ourselves desire, & happen what will, our hands shall never be stained with white men's blood.
"Your words which I have this day heard shall be imprinted on my heart—They shall never be forgotten; but shall be communicated from one to another, till they shall reach the setting sun: It shall be remembered that the Americans are friends to the Red People.
"My father was a chief; I did not succeed him till I was a man in years: I am now in his place and will endeavour to do my duty, and see that not only my own nation, but other nations over whom I have influence, shall properly conduct themselves.
"I think I have now but one enemy, (the Osages) but I believe that will be an eternal one, for it is my belief that it has pleased God to give me that enemy, as it may be between you and Spain.
"The other day when I saw the Spaniards on one side of me, and your people on the other, I was embarrassed; I did not know on which foot to tread; but I am now satisfied, your words have removed my suspense: some other nations felt the same, but they shall hear of your words: they shall go from nation to nation.
"I shall now return home with my people and pursue our hunting with much more satisfaction, from what I have heard from you; altho' the colour of my skin is red my heart is white, and whenever any of your people come into our towns, they shall be treated by us with all the friendship and kindness in our power to bestow, for altho' I am poor, I am always well treated whenever I come amongst them.
"I have nothing further to add only to assure you, that your speech to me is as well recorded in my heart, as what I have said to you is by your pen."
October 10.
On Monday the 6th governor Claiborne and suit returned to New Orleans. On the 27th ult. in the country of Attakapas, his excellency was married to Miss Clarice Duralde, daughter of Martin Duralde, esq. member of the Orleans legislature.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 3.
On Saturday arrived the sch'r Emily , Lauderdale, from St. Thomas, with whom came passen-

gers, captain Sulgar, and Mr. Thomas, merchant, both late of the sloop Rising Sun, of this port, which vessel they sold at St. Thomas. By the attention of captain S. we are furnished with a newspaper giving the following account of the fire at that island—to which he adds orally, that there were in the conflagration, 252 houses and and stores destroyed, with a great variety of European, East and West-India goods, the loss estimated from two to five millions of dollars. The loss of the stores and goods we are told, has chiefly fallen on the European factors and merchants, and that capt. Vanderman and Mr. Totten, who have lost their all, are the only Americans, who have materially suffered.
ST. THOMAS, Oct. 14. The quick re-establishment of St. Thomas, had scarcely made the inhabitants forget the disastrous night of the 22d of November 1804, when a fresh fire has renewed that painful scene, and consumed, a rich quarter of the town.
A fire broke out (about half past seven in the evening of the first instant) in a store situated in the market place which is about the centre of this town—notwithstanding the quick succour, which the civil authorities brought in conjunction with the inhabitants, it was impossible to confine the flames: they extended in such quickness to a pretty large circumference, that scarcely any thing was saved. The houses of Messrs. Lange and Sufferen constructed with brick and not yet covered, put a stop to the flames in the eastern quarter; and those of Messrs. Murphy and Peneke, the latter being a brick house and fire proof, happily succeeded in the eastern quarter. A light breeze springing up about 11 o'clock caused the flames to break out in the northern quarter and spread themselves to a considerable extent. The ravages did not stop in this quarter, but for some vacant lots and the demolition of some buildings which being inconsiderable were soon pulled down. It is supposed that more than a 4th part of the town has been consumed.—The two extremities are fortunately saved, but the center which was newly and handsomely built now discovers but the standing walls, and a space covered with the ashes of merchandise, furniture and precious effects to a very considerable amount.
The fire lasted till about 10 minutes past 12, and was perceived at St. Croix.
The greatest order reigned during this unfortunate night; the rest of the town owes nothing its safety to the exertions of the civil authorities, and inhabitants than to the favourable circumstances by which they were seconded.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 1. Captain Cook, who arrived yesterday in 5 days from St. Thomas, informs that two days before he sailed, a packet arrived there from Barbados with information that a British fleet, consisting of two 74's, four frigates and two brigs, had gone down to take Curacoa, in aid of Miranda's expedition.
LATEST EUROPEAN ADVICES. Translated from Paris papers received at the office of the Publick Ledger, by the ship William Penn, Capt. Watson, in 42 days from Nantes.
PARIS, Sept. 14. A great number of waggons loaded with ammunition of war are daily passing through Brussels to Maestricht.
September 17. This moment we received the unwelcome intelligence of the death of Mr. Fox.
September 19. The day before yesterday, in the morning, a great number of squadrons of chasseurs, and horse grenadiers, with a detachment of flying artillery of the imperial guard, defiled from the boulevards, and took, it is said the route for Belgium, these troops were remarkable for their fine appearance, and the military ardour which they exhibited, resentment and impatience for war, were painted in the countenances of the officers and soldiers. The gazetteers in the north of Germany, for the last six weeks, have not ceased to place before us, the marches of the Russian, Prussian and Swedish armies, which they think are to form an allied army; they appear to forget that France has more than 500,000 soldiers to sustain the glory of her arms, and to avenge the faith of treaties. M. Kotzebue, who recalls so happily, and so apropos all the events of the memorable seven years war, is advised to count the victories of the French armies, in a war of three months only. He should reflect on the imprudence of lighting a flame that will not be easily extinguished, and that no force can oppose with impunity, the first captain of his age, and the most warlike army in the world, who is about to enter the fields of their former glory. Those brave men who moved with so much rapidity from the borders of the channel to the gates of Vienna, and the plains of Austerlitz, will with more facility surmount any obstacle, that can be now placed in their way, and pass from the banks of the Rhine to the frontiers of Saxony and Brandenburg.
VIENNA, Sept. 3. Government has published an official account of the military state of this country. It is composed of one Generalissimo (the Archduke Charles) eight field-marshals, 31 generals of cavalry and artillery, 117 lieutenant-field-marshals, 272 major-generals; the infantry is composed of 81 regiments, the cavalry of 8 regiments of Cuirassiers, 6 of light horse, 6 dragoons, 12 of Hussars, and 3 of cavalry, 6 regiments of artillery, with bombadiers, engineers, and miners, besides a cordon of troops on the frontiers, and several recruiting parties in Austria and Germany.
The French general Andriossy is still in this capital, he has frequent conferences with the Austrian ministers. He makes frequent expeditions to Hungary, but it is said that they relate chiefly to measures necessary for supplying the French troops in Dalmatia, with provisions.
Count Rasumowsky, who still remains here, notwithstanding the arrival of prince Kousakin, receives frequent couriers from St. Petersburg, and has also frequent conferences with the minister for foreign affairs count Stadion. It is reported that he has invited our government to co-operate with Russia, and form new connexions with her, but is also reported that his majesty the emperor has formally declined those invitations, declaring that he has adopted a system of politics since the treaty of Presbourg, from which he will not depart, and which does not permit him to enter into new engagements of a treaty.
HAGUE, September 9. The garrison in this place, and his majesty's guards, have received orders to hold themselves in readiness for marching at a moments warning, their provisional destination is the camp of Zeitz, near Utrecht, which will be the rendezvous of 14000 infantry and 2000 cavalry, including the French troops, a part of which is to leave Utrecht this day, for the same rendezvous.
That camp will be augmented, as circumstances may require; it is said, it will be under the immediate command of his majesty, & under him general Michaud. The divisions of our army will be commanded by the generals Dumonceau, Daudels, and Boeckap. Colonel Paravicini, will command the artillery. The troops are in the highest spirits.
September 12. Is it said that all the corps of the army of Holland have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march for the camp of Zeitz; this order has been specially given to the 1st, 2d and 6th regiments of Dutch infantry, to the two regiments of light infantry, the two regiments of dragoons, to the regiments of Sax-Gotha, the 65th and 72 regiments of French infantry who are in the pay of Holland, besides which the Dutch royal Hussars, and a company of horse-artillery are to join the camp at Zeitz.
HAMBURGH, Sept. 11. The contents of the note delivered by order of king of Sweden to the ministers of the two allied courts, accredited near him, respecting his reconciliation with the king of Prussia is to the following effect.
"The return of the Swedish troops into the Duchy of Lauenbourg, and the re-occupation of that country in the name of his Britannick majesty, having removed every cause of hostility, and placing all matters on their former footing, his majesty could not desire a more satisfactory result, for himself and his allies; the undersigned has therefore the honour to inform you by express commands of his sovereign, that orders are given for the cessation of all the measures which had been adopted against the commerce and ports of his Prussian majesty, whereof you were formerly informed by the notes of the Count de Fersen, Marshal of the Kingdom, under date of the 27th April and 6th of May last. The necessary orders have consequently been given for raising the blockade of the Prussian ports, together with the embargo, which had been imposed on the vessels of Prussia in the harbours of Sweden."
Letters from Dresden say, that although nothing official has been published on the subject, it is commonly asserted, that Saxony has entered into arrangements with Prussia respecting the northern confederacy. The Count de Weimar conducts every thing relative to the army, in which an increased activity has been observed of late. If advices are to be credited, the Prussian troops have entered Saxony.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 9. Yesterday the marshal Augereau received a courier from Paris. From that time we count on the renewal of war. The Electoral Prince of Hesse has hastily quitted Hanau with all his court. The celerity with which he packed up his effects, and the anxiety which he discovered about those most valuable, seem to indicate that the court of Hesse has intimate relations with that of Prussia, and expects that war will break out immediately.
The several French Commissaries, appointed by Prince Berthier for the purpose of assigning to the confederate princes their new possessions, have all arrived at their places of destination.
Letters from Hesse mention, that all the military on furlough, have been ordered to join their respective corps, and that the militia is embodied and organized, but that no further movements are observed among the Hessian troops. The same letter speaks of a representation, which had been made to the elector of Hesse of the advantages which his electorate would derive by adhering to the confederacy of the Rhine. This proposition was taken into the serious consideration of his highness. It is however supposed that the intimate relations, family connexions and military employments, which exist between Prussia and Hesse, will determine the Elector to attach himself to the political concerns of the North of Germany.
Letters from Hamburg state that it is mentioned in several letters from Stettin, that the Prussian government, have hinted to the merchants of that city, that they would do well to secure the property, which they may have in France.
They inform from Bucharest, under date of the 19th August, that the Princes of Moldavia and Wallachia are seriously alarmed at the movement made by the Russian troops on the Dneister. Notwithstanding the devotion of those Princes to Russia, they are particularly alarmed on account of a Russian courier, which was lately sent to Servia, near the insurgents.
STUTGARD, Sept. 9. The departure of the Austrian prisoners continues daily, and detachments of the French artillery are daily passing towards the Rhine, but after the news which we yesterday received we presume those prisoners and the French artillery will take different directions. A part of the equipage of Prince Alexander Berthier has arrived at Munich. A French camp has commenced forming in the vicinity of Noerdlingen; all the troops quartered in the territories of the prince Ettingen-Wallenstien have repaired thither. All the Prussian troops which were stationed in the suburbs of Nuremberg, belonging to the king of Prussia, have departed for Beroth.
September 11. A French chief of Brigade of the Corps of Marshal Ney, arrived here two days ago, from Memmingen, and gave orders for the establishment of a powder magazine, at Cannonsdat. A company of artillery men, arrived there the next day, for the purpose of making cartridges. It is reported that the French ordinance which was in our vicinity, and a few days ago was ordered to be transported to France, has been ordered back. The removal of the military stores from the grand depot at Uhn has been suspended, and the horses which had been put in requisition, are still retained for transporting back those which had been removed.
September 13. We have just received the judgment of the extraordinary military commission, established at Brannan for the purpose of trying sundry persons charged with serious offences. The judgment of the said commission, which has been published and posted in all publick places, declares that Joseph Schoderer, merchant at Donawert, John F. Palm, bookseller at Nurembourg, Makell, innkeeper at Neckars, Ulm, in Bavaria, Joseph F. Genish, first clerk in the book-store of Stay, at Ausburgh, Kupfer, bookseller and printer at Vienna, and Enrich, bookseller at Lintz, in Austria, were legally charged of being the authors, printers and vendors, of certain pamphlets published against his majesty the emperor of France, and against the French army, written with the intention of exciting the inhabitants of the South of Germany, to an insurrection and assassination of the French troops, and seducing the latter to disloyalty to their lawful sovereign (Buona-parte.)
The said military commission has condemned them all to death, and pursuant to that sentence, Schoderer and Palm were shot in 24 hours after the other four were condemned for not appearing to answer the accusations, they are ordered to be arrested in any place which the French army may hereafter occupy, and to be executed under this sentence.
[Some of our republican brother Editors, who wished for "another Brutus to rise & stab the modern Caesar," would do well to reflect seriously on the above article; they may yet be tried by one of those merciful military commissions. The subjects of Austria, once thought themselves as safe as we do now. It is impossible to imagine any thing more horrible than the subjects of a foreign power, residing in his sovereigns dominions, should be charged with crimes, and condemned by a French military commission!
HANOVER, Sept. 7. Piquets are drawn from the several corps of cavalry, in order to watch the borders of the Weser, and the country between that river and the Ems, in order to prevent the desertion of the Prussian infantry, which has become so general, that some companies have lost a third, and others a half of their men.—It is asserted that general Ruchel, will not retain the command of the army. Count Schulleimbourg is universally regretted. The mandates of the royal treasury, have experienced a considerable depreciation, since the report of war have been in circulation.
AUGSBURG, Sept. 10. A French courier passed through our city yesterday charged with important dispatches for Prince Alexander Berthier minister of war.
Several ordinances of police, which will produce the most happy effects, have lately been published in our city; every branch of administration is ameliorated: all the Roman Catholick, and Protestant churches in the Bavarian provinces in Suabia are obliged to send immediately all the superfluous plate for which they have no immediate occasion, to be made use of the wants of government. [This is surely a blessed effect of the measures of police.]
According to letters from Trieste of the 27th August, a Prussian Courier passed through that City the day before from St. Petersburg, which he left after the arrival of D'Obril; his despatches were directed for the Prussian commander in the Adriatick, his orders were to cross it, and he embarked accordingly for the place of his destination, on the 27th of August. The same letters add that the mouth of the Cattaro had been delivered by the Russians to the Austrians, and by the latter to the French, and that the stipulations of the treaty of Presburg, being now completed, that the Count Bellegarde will return with the troops under his command to Trieste, where they were daily expected, and further it is stated that the Russian troops which were in Albania, had re-embarked for the Seven Islands.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship William Penn, Watson, 42 days from Nantes, Ballast, to the Master. Sch'r Three Friends, Sears, 12 days from Boston. The — Katy, Mathew, of New-York, arrived at Nantes, the 9th of September—the — Rose, Witherill, arrived at Nantes from Lisbon, the same day—arrived at Nantes the 9th of September the Mississippi from New Orleans, same day the Eliza, Gresson, from New-York—these two vessels are last from England, having been detained by the English. The — Richard, Roger, was to sail for New-York from Nantes, about the 25th of September.
HENBERT's Packet will sail for Baltimore the first fair wind. Nov. 10.
NEWCOMB's Packet will sail for New-York on THURSDAY next. Nov. 10.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship William Penn, Watson, Nantes. Sch'r Sally & Lewis, Bym, Nova Scotia. CLEARED. Ship Jason, Salter, Barbados. Brig Ann Elizabeth, Owens, do. Eliza, M'Crindell, Guernsey. Three Friends, Bunce, Tobago. Sch'r Virginia Anna, Sampson, Teneriffe.
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, For 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 PUFFUMES, including 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 reasonable terms. PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16, 835
Sales at Auction.
By Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, Will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following
LOTS OF LAND, situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Butte and Dunmore-Streets, running thence along Butte-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Streets, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-Street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. Rob't. B. Taylor. Trustees.
WILL BE SOLD at my Plantation in the county of Princess Anne, on MONDAY the 17th day of November, at XI o'clock,
350 barrels Corn, 40 head of Cattle, 100 Hogs, and farming utensils of every kind.—Terms made known on the day of sale. DAVID MILHADO. Oct. 29. tds
RACES, &c.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the publick that the Races will commence TO-MORROW, and from the number of Horses now on the ground he is confident of being able to afford better running than has been in Virginia this fall. He is induced from the amount of the Purse offered, and the small aid he has by way of subscription, to raise the Toll to the following prices, which he hopes will be paid.
4 Wheel Carriages, dolls. 1 2 ditto ditto, 62 1-2 Man and Horse, 50 Foot Persons at the Bridge as usual, 6 1-4 Those who come through the woods and in boats, 12 1-2 Entrance to be made with me on the ground, and colonel Kemp at the Exchange, at any time before 1 o'clock the evening preceding each day's running. The horses will start every day at one o'clock. R. H. COCKE. November 10. 1
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The Schooner NANCY, C. Greene, master, burthen 54 tons, or about 400 barrels, in complete order for sea, and can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry, November 10. 3t
Potatoes & Cod Fish. FOR Sale on board the Schooner Sally & Louis, lying at Maff. Sou heat's wharf, 1000 bushels Nova Scotia Potatoes; 10 quintals Cod Fish. November 10. 3t
FOR SALE, The fast-sailing American registered brig FLORA. If not applied for in ten days, a freight for Liverpool will be preferred. Alexander Leckie. November 10. 3t
181 punch, 140 proof Jam Rum; 6 do. Antigua do. 2 bds. retailing Molasses; 50 bds. 35 bbs. 2 bags prime Jamaica Coffee; 14 bds. 30 bbs. do Sugar, 50 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, now fit for use, 50 cases Claret; 20 do. Olives, Anchovies, and Fruits in Brandy; 6 do. Hermitage; 4000 bush. 1st of May Salt. All of the above articles are offered for sale by the subscribers on their wharf. C. & F. Whittle.
A Freight of TOBACCO is wanted for the remarkable fine American Ship AMIABLE ANTONETTE, Captain Williams. Apply as above. November 10. 8t
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, the fast sailing new Schooner THREE FRIENDS, captain Sears, burthen 100 tons—A freight to the West-Indies would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or FISKE & CAILLETT. Who have for Sale on board said vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron; 1 do. German Steel, 120 barrels No. 1 & 2 Beef; 40 casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales India Cotton, assorted, 100 boxes Chocolate and Spermaceti Candles, 1000 wt white Ginger in the root; 15 trunks Shoes assorted, 400 sides Leather; an invoice of Dry Goods suitable for the season, which will be sold very low. Nov. 10. 1f
SHOES, &c. E. STURTENANT, has now landing from the schooner Three Friends, a fresh assortment of Ladies' Gentlemen's and Children's SHOES and BOOTS; Cotton and Wool CARDS. Nov. 10. 3t
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living on Knott's-Island, Currituck County, on Sunday the 3d instant, a negro man by the name of JACK, between 27 and 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, trout made, of a bright dark colour; his under fore teeth are a little decayed, and has on his right arm a scar occasioned by a burn, between the elbow and wrist; had on when he went off a pair of English striped linen trowsers, coarse cotton shirt, tow frock, and a fearnought jacket much worn, a striped gingham short coat, short nankeen top jacket, an old wool hat, and a pair of old shoes. Whoever secures the said negro so that I get him again shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home to me. Elias Williams. November 10. 3t
FOR SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION,
Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bay; containing 1770 acres, 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land.
The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves.
For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk.
Sept. 29. ff Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk.
THE SUBSCRIBERS TO
Carpenter's Monthly Register,
are informed that Nos. 10, 11, 12, are received, and will be delivered to the Subscribers on application at the Office of the Publick Ledger. October 1, 69
Virginia Bank Stock.

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce.
FOR SALE. The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale The following valuable PROPERTY, viz.
In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a complete dairy and store room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smoke-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 15, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the public road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Warehouse and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Warehouse on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for caring and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and warehouse separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice.
Elizabeth City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
NOTICE. Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections.
2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.
3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferriage from the Borough or Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.
5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, together with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth.
6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.
7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, and to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour, but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.
8th. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river.
9th. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plume's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 29. tma 207
FOR SALE. 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do cut do. 180 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 150 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
BY AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars, Dollars. It lists various prizes from 1st Prize of 30,000 down to 1st Prize of 10,000, and includes a section for Stationary Premiums.
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature, the peculiar favour which St. Mary's College has enjoyed, and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The Managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterrett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurensen. Managers.
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIPLETT. October 20. tf 278
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars, Dollars. It lists prizes for the second class, including 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, and 4,685 do. at 15 do. do.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars, Dollars. It lists prizes for the second class, including 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, 4 do. 2000 do., 16 do. 1000 do., 16 do. 500 do., 32 do. 200 do., 160 do. 100 do., 232 do. 50 do., 750 do. 20 do.
Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars, Dollars. It lists prizes for the second class, including 1 do. 2000, 1 do. 3000, 1 do. 4000, 1 do. 5000, 1 do. 6000, 1 do. 7000, 1 do. 8000, 1 do. 9000, 1 do. last drawn, a Prize.
1223 Prizes. 125,000 Dolls. 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
FALL GOODS.
The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper.
J. & W. Southgate. Sept. 12. tf 173
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson.
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz.
Table with 3 columns: Size, Price per lb. It lists prices for various sizes of nails, from 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, down to 3d, 4d, and 5d Nails.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY.
June 2. tf 763
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and its local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Willson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood. The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit.
Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
TO RENT,
For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and Valuable PLANTATION, Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hope, sen. of Hampton, which lease expires the last day of December, 1806. It has a very valuable orchard on it, joins Hampton on one side, and Hampton river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without the convenience of land carriages. For terms apply to Lockey Curle. Warwick, September 24. tf 208
Information Wanted of
ROBERT THOMPSON, WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Portsmouth, Captain M'Neal, from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson, resides at Newcastle, upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in Newcastle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Norfolk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom-House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger, in Norfolk, in Virginia, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person who knew the said Robert, will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. tf 182
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. 66, 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:
Table with 2 columns: Drug Name, Price. It lists various drugs and medicines, including Aloes, Alum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality, Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Clove, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom, Rochelle, Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noot's MA-CHINES, URINALS, BRFAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
At Private Sale,
10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrachs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Cheeks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Caddies; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do., 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Irish Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Muffin, 1 do. Thickets and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. October 17. S. Marks, jun. 269
PORTER BOTTLES.
25 Crates PORTER BOTTLES just received, for Sale by John C. Niemeyer. Oct. 15. 2w3w, 204.
LAND for SALE.
The Subscriber wishes to sell his Plantation, called BARN ELMS, Lying on the Piankatank River in the County of Middlesex, consisting of 1140 acres of Land, that is surpassed by few estates of the county in goodness of quality. It has on it a spacious Dwelling-House, consisting of two buildings of brick, covered with cypress, connected by a covered way, one of which has in it two commodious rooms, and a very spacious one, with an excellent cellar beneath, of three rooms, and a vault—the other has in it four commodious rooms, with a store-room and several closets—a kitchen and laundry of brick, covered with cypress, with two rooms below stairs, on each a brick building covered with cypress, about 30 feet by 20, with two apartments below, and one above, one of the lower ones serving as a dairy, a wooden dairy with a dry well under it, a smoke-house, a stable of brick covered with cypress, and lately done up in the best manner—A house for carriages and other purposes, 42 feet by 20, new framed of good oak, and covered with cypress, with a hip'd roof that affords a spacious apartment; an ice-house 50 feet square, built last fall of excellent materials, and painted (as well as most of the buildings will be during the fall) with a small barn, to which another is about to be added 40 feet by 20; a spacious falling garden, with a good exposure, on which much care and attention have been bestowed, in order to render it desirable (with good effect) and enclosed principally with cedar posts and cypress pails—Auto a variety of choice fruit trees.
The Lands about the house are laid off in convenient yards, with excellent enclosures about them; and those adjoining them to the extent of 50 or 60 acres in lots, which have been much improved, and are under tolerable good enclosures.
The Subscriber has been induced from the great advantages possessed by the situation of this estate, to spend much of his time in improving it, (and has in some measure succeeded) expecting to have made it his residence, it lying in a situation to preclude intrusion, though on the navigable waters of the Piankatank, affording a ready conveyance to or from Baltimore and Norfolk, from the latter of which, it is distant 70 miles by land, and about 100 by water, and 72 from Richmond—This river affords perhaps a greater variety of the advantages attending an establishment on the water, than any other in our State; it certainly does in proportion to its extent, there being the finest sheep's-head, rock, oysters, crabs, and a variety of other fine fish, to be taken from it in their respective seasons—To a Sportsman, there would be a great fund of amusement, there being a great many deer and foxes in the neighbourhood, with snipe in their season, and an immense stock of patridges on the estate, with other game common to that part of the country.
There are about 500 acres of the Land cleared, that have been in cultivation for some time, and by the end of the year there will be 40 or 50 more cut down and logged, in order to be taken up at any time the proprietor may choose, and about 300 acres of the Wood Land lies in such a manner as to be cleared and cultivated to advantage. It may be well to remark, that the subscriber's disposition to sell this Tract of Land, does not proceed from any unhealthiness of the situation, it being on the contrary, one of the most healthy perhaps to be found on our water courses. I deem it unnecessary to say any thing here of the terms on which the estate would be sold, as it is expected that any person disposed to purchase, will view the Lands previous to their being an occasion of his being thereof informed, which he may be at Barn Elms, at any time after the first of November next.
I would also sell 400 acres of Land, lying in the county of Gloucester, near Capahosick Ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Thomas Fox, Esq.—Also, 750 acres, lying in the county of King and Queen, near the New Dragon Bridge. Carter B. Berkeley. Barn Elms, Oct. 8. 1w4w 238
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. It lists various German goods, including 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gummy Bags, 350 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs, 160 pieces Platillas, white and brown, 13 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Cheeks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheetings, 20 do. fine Bedtickling 2 yards wide, 24 do. Mattress Tickling, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls. per piece, 14 do. do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece, 24 do. Velvet Ribbons, assorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufacturer's prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads.
Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. It lists various articles, including Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tonges, and Pokers, Fish.
Apply as above. 744
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years,
A commodious BRICK-HOUSE,
Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c Apply to Thomas Price.
Who has for Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN,
about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11 898
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.