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NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  UNT BICTIONAM SUA PRÆMIA LATT
[VOL. IV]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 1, 1808.
NO. 136.]
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the stomach: also a certain cure for the Dyfentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, fevers Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, & feckless at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an incontrovertible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to such a state that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person wish to be more fully convinced of its efficacy, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
Mr. Dyott, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807. Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before. As I consider your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
Mr. Dyott, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807. ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
Mr. T. W. Dyott, August 22. Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DR. SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
Mr. Dyott, November 11. The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVILLE & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23. lawly
LANDING From on board the Swedish Sloop Africana, captain Portelly, from St. Bartholomew,  2800 HIDES, Spanish, 10 tierces fine Green Mayralante COFFEE, 15 seroons Flotant INDIGO—F. Sale by Wilson, Cunningham, & Co.  IN STORE,  10,000 wt. good COFFEE, 15 hogsheads good 2d quality SUGAR, 10 do. N. E. RUM. May 27.
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.
From the New York Evening Post.
No. I.
Letter of Professor John Q. Adams.
We have been urged to take notice of the letter published by Mr. John Quincy Adams, but our attention was so much occupied by the election as to put it out of our power. We hope the honourable writer will forgive this involuntary neglect. In the remarks which we deem it proper to make, a due regard shall be paid to his double character, as Professor of Rhetoric and Senator from Massachusetts. We shall endeavour to avoid saying what might offend, and should there be a semblance of asperity, we humbly entreat the pardon of the honourable Senator; confidently expecting that the learned Professor will excuse us for being seduced from the chastity of our own principles by the influence of his example.
We shall divide what we have to say into two parts, the first of which shall be confined to the learned Professor, and the second to his Honour of the senate. It may be supposed that we might have spared the first half of our labour; but we are not certain that Mr. Adams considers his manner as less worthy of notice than his matter, or would recommend to our imitation his conduct more strongly than his style. Both will no doubt find admirers; for already, if we are well informed, this specimen of reasoning and rhetoric has been circulated with no common industry.
He who thinks only of the present hour, or the present generation, omits much of what he owes to his country. The true patriot will not be unmindful of posterity. In the humble wish, therefore, to serve those who are yet at school, we shall point out defects of style in this extraordinary Letter, which, like spots on the surface of the Sun, if they do not diminish the light, by no means increase the splendor.
Although the number may appear great, it might have been increased, had we not rejected some which we supposed to have been errors of the press. We should be sorry to impute to the learned Professor, the follies or the faults of a printer's devil. Still, however, it is possible that some of our remarks ought to have been directed towards the work of the latter. But as the defects of great men have been imitated, from the wry neck of Alexander downwards, it seemed proper to note (by way of caution) those deformities which might be copied. We proceed without further preface to take them up in course nearly as they stand.
Evidently the Professor's subject, grave, didactic and addressed to the people, required a natural, plain, perspicuous, neat style, and nothing more; neither demanding ornament nor hardly admitting it. Instead of this, however, he has adopted a style of the opposite character; inverted, obscure, harsh, and turgid; glittering with far fetched and sometimes with false figures.
It is well observed by one of our best English critics, "that communication of thought being the chief end of language, it is a rule in composition that perspicuity ought not to be sacrificed to any other beauty whatever. Nothing in language ought to be more studied than to prevent all obscurity in the expression; for to have no meaning is but one degree worse than to have a meaning that is not understood." Want of perspicuity may proceed from a wrong choice of words or a wrong arrangement of them, or a wrong arrangement of the members of which a sentence is composed. In the letter before us we shall find an abundance of instances of a want of perspicuity arising from one or the other of all these causes.
One error against perspicuity is the giving different names to the same objects mentioned more than once.
"If the commercial states are called to interpose on one hand will not the agricultural states be with equal propriety summoned to interpose on the other; if the East is stimulated against the West and the Northern and Southern sections are urged into collisions with each other, by appeals," &c.
Here no less than four different terms are employed to express the same act; called, summoned, stimulated, and urged into collision.
In like manner, a question is said to have been "discussed and decided in the senate," to have "obtained the concurrence of the other branch of the legislature" and "the approbation of the president," and then that "from these decisions, the letter of Mr. Pickering was an appeal," &c. Near the close of the pamphlet the professor says "To yearn for the fragments of trade would be to pine for the crumbs of commercial servitude." In the course of four pages Mr. Pickering's letter is called by more than a dozen different names. It is an appeal, a proceeding, a species of appeal, an invocation, a representation, a statement, an admonition, an application, an instigation, a one-sided representation, a resort, an appellate legislation, a proclamation, a denunciation. Ye conundrum makers! whose labours dignify our almanacks, and exercise the ingenuity of children and servant maids, cease, for the professor of rhetoric of Harvard College, beats you all.
In his second sentence the professor is guilty of an inaccuracy in using "some friend of the writer" instead of "writer's"—Had he been speaking of the wife of the writer it would have been proper; merely substituting the instead of some.
"The subjects of this letter are the embargo and the difference in controversy between our country and Great-Britain."
We understand what is meant by a difference between two countries or two men. It is a familiar,
"It is said that Mr. Adams' party the Jeffersonians, have been at the trouble and expense of circulating 100,000 copies throughout the United States.
though not an elegant term to convey the idea of a dispute. We understand also what is meant by a matter in controversy, viz. something which is disputed. But we have no precise idea of what is meant by a difference or dispute, in controversy.—It seems pretty much like a fight in battle.
"Subjects upon which it is my misfortune (in the discharge of my duties as a senator of the United States) to differ from the opinions of my colleague."
To differ from an opinion is an improper expression: unless the writer meant to inform us that he is himself a different thing from an opinion. The usual mode of speech is to differ in opinion with a person, or to dissent from his opinion. The phrase has another impropriety. The words which stand in a parenthesis, restrain the writer's assertion (that he held different opinions from his colleague on certain subjects) to those occasions in which he appeared as a senator; wherefore it may be implied that such difference ceased as soon as he left the senate chamber. In short, that it was a sort of regimental dress, which he put on to attend the senate and took off when he came home.
"The writer with the most animated tone of energy, calls for the interposition of the commercial states."
To speak with a tone, means an affected or particular manner of speaking, not usual or proper. We presume the learned professor's idea would have been better conveyed had he said the writer in the most animated tone. We suppose too, the words "animated tone," were intended to convey the idea of a lively or earnest manner; but we cannot guess what is meant by the most animated tone of energy. Has energy various tones, some of them more animated than others?
"They must have been compelled either to act upon the views of this representation, without hearing the counter statement of the other side."
By views of a representation is meant (as we suppose) the views of him who made the representation. But we do not perceive what is meant by being compelled to act upon those views, unless the word upon be considered as synonymous with conformably to or according to. Had he said to act on the representation, it would have conveyed the idea with more perspicuity.
"The counter statement of the other side" might pass as an expression of one of Mr. Adams' newspaper eulogists, but seems too palpable a pleonasm for a professor of rhetoric.
"The very object and formation of the notional deliberative assemblies, was for the compromise and conciliation of the interests of all."
To compromise the interests of a nation is to put in danger. If this was indeed the object for which our congress was formed, there can be no doubt that by laying the embargo, they laboured in their vocation. But the writer, (we believe) meant that these assemblies were instituted to compromise the differences, and conciliate the interests.—Some fashionable writers have lately used the French compromit in place of the English compromise , but even if we take this last word to express only the settling amicably , (which is one of its meanings) the phrase above cited will remain incorrect.
"Whenever the case occurs that this sense should be clearly and emphatically expressed, it ought surely to be predicated upon a full and impartial consideration of the whole subject, not under the stimulus of a one-sided representation."
We do not understand what is meant by a sense predicated under a stimulus. We can guess what is meant by "predicated upon" which we suppose was intended for "in consequence of" a full and important consideration. We guess also that by "one-sided representation," was meant the representation made by those who maintain one side of the question. We think nevertheless that one-sided representation is a lop-sided expression.
"Should the occurrence upon which an appeal is made from the councils of the nation to those of a single state, be one upon which the representation of the state has been divided."
We readily conceive that division can take place, and appeal be made, upon a question; but how either is to happen upon an occurrence is not so clear.
In the same section it is said, "Some notice of such intention should be given to him, that he too might be prepared to exhibit his views of the subject, upon which his differences of opinion had taken place."
The writer we suppose meant that he might be prepared to exhibit those views of the subject which led him to differ in opinion. A and B may differ in opinion; in which case there will be a difference (of opinion) between A and B. But this difference belongs neither to A nor to B.
(To be continued.)
From the Newburyport Herald.
COMMUNICATION.
Of the Effects of the EMBARGO.
While the contemplative man, views with the deepest anxiety, the horrid ravages which the embargo is every day making in our country, a gleam of consolation arises out of the dismal gloom, in the reflection that the reign of democracy is likely to be no more.—Men seem willing to suffer—nay even to rejoice at the occasion, in the prospect that the mist of jacobinism which has so long blinded the eyes of the people, will at length be dispelled by the sunshine of reason. In the plenitude of our unexampled prosperity, the people were easily deceived by false pretences; not having occasion for much reflection, few gave themselves time to consider; and the warning voice of friendship met with a reception not unusual in the affairs of mankind. It could not be believed, while every one enjoyed peace
and prosperity, that war and confusion would spring out of the improper conduct of the dominant party. From time to time have the true friends of our country with prophetic voices warned the people of their danger, and of the rocks and quicksands which on every side threatened destruction to our "slender barque." But in vain! The syren voice of pretended republicans blasted every exertion of the true patriot, and beguiled and seduced the unwary to follow in the paths which led to certain destruction. But we have the most abundant cause for rejoicing, that the arts of the deceivers will prove abortive by means of their very acts. That the scales have so far fallen from the eyes, that a majority of the people are capable of perceiving the ruin which awaited them; and seem determined to arrest the progress of the pestilence before their misery should be consummate. The revolution is truly astonishing. Its effects will be glorious to the genuine friends of freedom and security; and "confusion worse confounded" to the deceivers and destroyers of national liberty and happiness of the people.
Not all the sophistry of the changeling—nor the wonted misrepresentations of the demagogues—nor philosophick jesuitism, will or can any longer avail. The determined efforts of the injured and oppressed, have burst the slavish bonds, so foully imagined to be stronger than those with which Sampson was bound, to be delivered to the Philistines; and they will have just cause to exult in their strength.
The victory will be resplendent, and future generations will rejoice at the glorious emancipation! The visionary schemes of destroying the commerce of the country—the fear, or love, or both, of the tyrant of France, which led to the conceit; will serve only to render the author ridiculous in the eyes of the world. It is true our country must suffer—the burthen will be almost intolerable; and many, very many, must be ruined past redress. But as we are doomed by our intimated rulers to hear the burthen let us do it like rational men. Theirs has been the task of inflicting the deadly wounds—ours it shall be to bear with patience until we can constitutionally return the compliment. The constitutional means afforded us let us use with EFFICIENCY; by refusing our suffrage to all those who have in any way aided or assisted in producing our calamities—this is an indispensable duty; and it must be acknowledged that at this time there appears to be a correspondent inclination in the people for so doing. As this at present appears to be the only means which with any propriety can be used, let us do it effectually; and we have no cause to doubt of success. Then, and not till then, will the triumph of America be complete.
A letter has been addressed to the merchants at Lloyd's coffee house in London, by Dr. Ralph Cuming, of the naval hospital at Antigua, dated 24th October, 1807, on the subject of a cure of the Yellow Fever; from which letter we have extracted the following passage:—
"I have discovered, that sponging the head, body and limbs of a patient, on the first attack of fever, with rum, or other ardent spirit, is the most effectual remedy which can be used. The principle on which it acts is evaporation, and the degree of cold produced will be in ratio proportionate to the strength or volatility of the spirit employed. It has a two fold effect; at the same time that if it refrigerates the almost burning body, it excites by its stimulant effect on the skin, the perspiratory organs into action, and soon produces perspiration. All the navy surgeons who have visited English Harbour, and have had the fever on board their ships, have used the remedy recommended by me, and are delighted with its speedy and salutary effects; from whom, as well as myself, documents have been transmitted to government."
The doctor afterwards directs, "that when a person is seized with pains in the head, and with a hot skin, &c. in tropical countries, he is to be stripped naked, exposed to the action of the air, and to be sponged all over with spirits, until the skin is cool, not suffering the pulse to fall below sixty; he then is to be put to bed, and to have a purge and an opening injection, or clyster. As often as the fever returns, the sponging with spirit is to be resorted to; bleeding, in proportion to the strength of the patient, will be necessary, which should never be deferred twenty four hours after the first attack." The doctor adds, "I hope, after this information, that people destined to the West Indies, will leave home with greater fortitude, and not waste their money on the quackeries of the day, and fill their trunks with yellow fever remedies. When the skin is moist, and perspiration flows freely, the spirit is no longer to be used; after the perspiration has flowed some time, which may be supported by lemon, grass-mint, or common tea, the cure is to be completed by an infusion of quassia or decoction of bark, and former habits will by degrees be returned to."
NOTICE.
Lost, a CERTIFICATE, certifying my right to four Shares in the Virginia Bank Stock, in consequence of which I shall make application to the Bank for a new one. I request that any person who shall get possession of it, will return it to the subscriber. Edward Watson. lawfw April 15
FOR SALE,
30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated over the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS FUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 2. lawfw

Sir,
In my last I promised to shew in what manner the President has uttered unfounded and injurious suspicions and transcended his powers, by laying restraints on commerce unauthorized by law.
The President in his circular letter to the Governors of several of the states, has declared that the embargo-laws having been in a great degree evaded, and chiefly by vessels clearing out coastwise, that congress by their act of 25th April authorized the absolute detention of all vessels bound coastwise with cargoes exciting suspicions of an intention to evade those laws, that he considered shipments of flour as generally suspicious, and that it was his duty to put a stop to this Criminal Traffick , which he supposes to be carried on by the most worthless in society: Therefore he has ordered the Collectors to stop all vessels having flour on board, and that no want of the article may be felt in such particular places as cannot be supplied by their interior country, he recommends to the Governors of the states to grant a certificate (more properly a license) in favour of any merchant in whom they confide, authorizing him to import any quantity which they, the Governors, may deem necessary for consumption beyond the interior supplies.
Had the President not suffered himself to act under the influence of his prejudices, but stopped to enquire and procure information from the proper officers, he would have found that this trade which he has denounced as criminal, is not only innocent, but honourable, because advantageous to the community, that many of those concerned in it whom he holds up to his fellow citizens as worthless, yield not to him in character for integrity and a due respect to the laws, however inferior they may be in station and in acquirements which have no tendency to mend the heart and improve the judgement.
It is a well known fact that Richmond flour is generally consumed in every considerable sea port in the United States, and that in ordinary times there is scarcely any of it, particularly of that manufactured at this place, exported from this Continent. Indeed the bakers who have been much in the habit of using it will always give an extra price for it rather than be without it entirely; hence, and in consequence of the short quantity of wheat now manufactured to the northward, I believe I am fully warranted in saying there has been, and continues to be, a fair demand for all the flour which could be spared from hence. Nor will this excite the wonder of any when it is known, that the quantity of flour manufactured and brought into this place from the first of January last till the first of this present month cannot have exceeded twenty-eight thousand barrels; whereas during the same period last year, the quantity was more than double—and it is a fair inference that but very little can have been brought to market from the interior parts of New York, Pennsylvania, &c. more especially as their wheat keeps much better than ours, and their farmers are also much more in the habit of holding their crops over from year to year. But let me be debarred the use of argument and be reduced to prove by facts my assertions: I call on our Collector to say whether he has not received regular certificates of the landing of the flour in the different ports for which it was destined; if that testimony is doubted, will the sales of the flour verified on oath be considered as entitled to credit? Will the stoppage of the mills in the neighbourhood of New York, &c. be collateral evidence? Finally, will the oath of the bakers that they have purchased and used the flour from hence receive any belief? If any or all these proofs are wanted, they can be furnished to shew, that it is a calumnious charge, to say that evasions of the embargo laws by vessels cleared out coastwise have been practised to such an extent as to defeat their object. No, sir, the supplies the West India Islands have received, have arisen from the neglect in the framers of the law, they never shewed their object before the publication of the supplementary act of the 12th March, when they interdicted all intercourse with our neighbours both by land and water; but on account of the inefficacy of the laws, and some few violations which may have happened, all those who are concerned in the flour and coasting trade are branded as the enemies of their country, and are to be stripped of their last remnant of property.
In defending the conduct of the merchants and seafaring people generally, I hold it to be fair to argue from the knowledge I have of those I am acquainted with, which a long residence here renders not very limited, and I now declare I know not of one instance of a violation of the embargo laws; how then could our collector, who saw that nearly all the flour shipped from hence was put on board of regular traders carrying mixt cargoes, consisting of tobacco, coal, &c. and belonging to different proprietors, in the exercise of a sound discretion undertake to stop vessels of whom he could entertain no suspicion. Let those who without good grounds can harbour unjust suspicions, and who would act under their influence, look for a justification in their own breasts. The President from his high station has undertaken to pronounce all shipments
of flour worthy of suspicion, and to declare that no more must be shipped except under special licenses: The wisdom as well as the legality of which measures will hereafter be considered, by
Sir,
Yours respectfully,
A FRIEND OF JUSTICE.
Richmond, May 20, 1808.
From the Boston Gazette, May 23. REPRESENTATIVE ACCOUNT-CURRENT.
   Already published, corrected. Gain. Loss. Demo. Gain. Loss.     Fairfax, 0 0 1 0   Harwich, 1 0 0 1   New Sharon, 0 0 1 0   Sanford, 0 0 0 1   Alfred, 0 0 0 1   Shapleigh, 0 0 1 0   Norridgewock, 1 0 0 1   York, 0 0 1 0   134 5 39 66  
Which makes the increase of federal gain, one hundred and fifty six representatives.
From Liverpool, April 14.
"We have the pleasure in saying that the evidence in support of the petitions to parliament against the orders in council, has been such as to afford much satisfaction to those members in both houses who are favourably disposed to the object of them; and what is more important, the eyes of the ministry are, we are well convinced, at length open to the dangerous, or as it has been acknowledged by one of them to be a "doubtful experiment of the measure." We consider this a symptom auguring well to the result of the deliberations of government on the dispatches from America daily expected by the Osage. And while the pressure upon England, so fully and clearly ascertained to have resulted from the orders in council may be reasonably expected to dispose our government to withdraw them, it may on the other hand be inferred that, from the same causes France will be disposed not to withdraw, but rather to enforce her decrees. We are so fully persuaded of this, that notwithstanding a bill has passed for carrying the orders in council into more effectual execution, we confidently expect they will be rescinded at no very distant period; and we are willing to look forward according to the consequent termination of the embargo in America, and a renewal of a commercial intercourse, so intimately connected with your country and ours."
BALTIMORE, May 27.
Arrived last evening, Spanish sch'r St. Salvatore, 12 days from Havanna, Passenger Capt. Chalmers, who went out supercargo of the sch'r Lovely Lucy, Knowles, bound from this to Savannah. Capt. C. informs that on the 22d April, off Cape Romain, they were captured by the French privateer schooner Superior, who put a prize master and 8 men on board, and ordered her to Samana. They immediately ordered all the crew below, threatening to put us all in irons if we did not remain there. On the evening of the same day, experienced a very severe gale from the westward, the Frenchmen lowered all sail and attempted to scud her under bare poles, but through the ignorance or mismanagement of the one at the helm, she broache too, capsized and filled, they then cut away the masts, when she righted, but neglecting to free them from the shrouds before cutting, when she thumped several holes thro' her sides. The gale continuing with increased violence, in that situation they remained three days, when the decks bursted asunder. Capt. Chalmers, Mr. William Campbell, (a passenger) and three negro sailors were fortunate enough to get on that part of the deck that floated; the others were all drowned. They remained on that part of the deck 4 days, at the mercy of the waves, without provisions or water. On the 28th one of the negroes died; part of whose body they ate. On the 29th they were providentially picked up by the brig Nancie, from Norfolk bound to Havanna. Mr. Campbell died on board the brig the evening of the day they were picked up.
NEW YORK, May 24.
Yesterday arrived at this port from Liverpool, the ship Dryade, captain Barker. She left Liverpool on the 20th April, and brings London papers to the 14th ult. from which the editors of the New York Gazette have made the subsequent extracts.
Captain Barker informs, that the American packet Osage, captain Duplex, which arrived at L'Orient, on the 22d March, had not arrived in England as late as the 18th April; and that the general opinion in England was that she had been SEIZED by order of the French government; as not a syllable had been heard from her since her arrival at L'Orient.
Captain B. further states that petitions against the orders in council were pouring in from all quarters of England, and that two of the ministers who were in favour of them, had altered their opinion, and were about to bring forward a motion for their repeal—And it was the general opinion in Liverpool that the orders would be rescinded.
We have seen a letter from a respectable house at Liverpool to the owner of the Dryade, stating that the British ministry had already been convinced that the orders in council had not yet been productive of any single advantage which had been expected from them—and the writer observed, that in his opinion, the day of the orders being rescinded was not very distant.
Gaz.
LONDON, April 11.
A vessel from sir Charles Cotton's squadron has arrived at Gibraltar, and stated that the Portuguese sloop Libre had arrived off Lisbon, with dispatches from the prince regent to the provincial government, which the captain did not land, on being informed by the admiral that the French were in possession of that country; the commercial mails were sent into Lisbon by a fishing boat; and the Libre stood out to sea. The prince had a remarkably fine passage of 39 days, and landed at Rio Janeiro, with other branches of the royal family, 1st Jan. amidst the acclamations of his faithful subjects—The Alban cutter sailed on Friday from Falmouth, with dispatches for Rio Janeiro.
We announced on Saturday the arrival of the Coquette, at Portsmouth, after a remarkably quick
passage of four days with dispatches from admiral sir Chas. Cotton, off Lisbon. The dispatches state that there is a famine at Lisbon. In this dreadful situation, a deputation of merchants has been sent, in a flag of truce, to admiral Cotton, imploring a suspension of the blockade, as the only means of procuring provisions to save the inhabitants from general starvation. Various letters have been received, descriptive of these horrors; the following is from one of the gentlemen appointed to the deputation, and was written before he set off:
"LISBON, March 21.
"I have only time to inform you of my having been authorised, with several others, by this government, to proceed to the English fleet, now blockading our port, for the purpose of prevailing on admiral Cotton to permit provisions to be brought hither, as we are absolutely on the eve of a famine. Under these dreadful circumstances we rely on the humanity and generosity of a generous nation, and we trust that his excellency will commiserate the distressed situation of the inhabitants of this devoted city, and its environs, and grant liberty for provisions to enter the port, otherwise we must literally starve. Should we succeed in this object of our mission, it will revive the drooping spirits of the people, and save the lives of thousands, and tens of thousands, who otherwise must meet their fate in the worst and most terrible of deaths, a death from hunger."
The deputation accordingly took place. Sir Charles Cotton was deeply affected at the sufferings of our ancient allies; but, as an immediate suspension of the blockade would have been an act of disobedience to his instructions, he could only promise to submit the prayer of the unhappy Portuguese to the British government. With this view he dispatched the Coquette cutter.
The emperor Alexander, according to a letter from Civita Vecchia, is on the eve of furnishing a fresh proof of his devotion to France, and his departure from those generous principles which were not long since considered inherent in his character. To assist Buonaparte to expel its unfortunate king from Sicily, and put king Joseph in possession of the Island, now appears a service not too low for the Autocrat of all the Russians to undertake.—The article from which we deduce this inference is conceived in the coarse and vulgar style of the old Jacobin school. The king of Sicily is passed as a cypher—all the blame is thrown upon the queen.
April 12.
A total change of government seems to threaten Rome, where the French troops it is expected, will seize the treasure of the convents, in the same manner as they have in Portugal. The French general Miollis, when he entered Rome, ordered cannon to be planted before the Pope's palace; but his holiness expressing great uneasiness, and making many complaints, they were removed.
Accounts from Magdeburgh say, the emperor Napoleon, notwithstanding all the representations made by the deputies from that city, and even the intercessions of its new sovereign, insists on the arrears of the war contribution, threatening, if they are not paid, to march an army of 80,000 men into the Duchy of Magdeburgh, now the department of the Elbe.
The accounts brought by travellers from Sweden, are different. According to some, there are at Gottemburgh only one English ship of the line and five frigates; they admit, however, that between 3 and 4000 Hanoverians have been landed. Others say, that from 3 to 7 sail of the line, and from 5 to 7 frigates are there. Along the coast of Norway there are now twenty-one sailing pilot-boats, which have a deck and cannot upset. Their structure is such, that they can also carry a short great gun. According to some private advices a great transport of provisions, bound for Corfu, has been taken by the English.
We have received a regular series of Dutch papers to the second inst.
We have, among other important communications, received the Dutch King's Message to his legislature, on the state of finances for the year; in which he acknowledges the deplorable state of the country, and that they cannot hope for an amelioration of their circumstances, until the establishment of a maritime peace. In this deplorable state of their commerce and finances, his majesty has thought proper to acquaint them, that the French emperor has given them assurances, that in the peace to be negotiated with England he is to stipulate for the restoration of the Dutch colonies, particularly of Guiana. The notice would seem to imply that a negotiation was actually on the tapis, and that Napoleon even spoke with confidence of the terms he expected to obtain.
The Dutch papers contain recent intelligence from Copenhagen, that they are proceeding with the utmost activity in their preparations to invade Sweden; and they even assert, that a body of troops has been actually able to cross over to Scania; but this we totally discredit.
The Princess Elizabeth Packet, with mails from Sicily and Malta, has put an end to all doubts respecting the fleet of Sir R. Strachan. He and his squadron joined admiral Collingwood and admiral Thernborough off Palermo, when the combined fleets amounted to 16 sail of the line. They had seen no enemy's fleet; but it was ascertained at Gibraltar, that the Carthagena squadron were at Port Mahon, by the latest accounts. One of the ships, under command of the Sirius, saw the Rochefort squadron pass the bay of Pallas near Carthagena on the 1st of March; and it is therefore thought, that they may have joined the Toulon fleet, but it is not ascertained.
The following instructions to the commanders of his majesty's ships of war and privateers, appeared in the Gazette on Tuesday evening:
(COPY.)
GEORGE R.
Instructions to the commanders of our ships of war and privateers; given at Windsor, the 11th day of April, in the forty-eighth year of our reign.
Our will and pleasure is, that you do not interrupt any neutral vessel laden with lumber and provisions, and going to any of our colonies, islands or settlements, in the West Indies or South America, to whomsoever the property may appear to belong, and notwithstanding such vessel may not have regular clearances and documents on board; and in case any vessel shall be met with, and be in her due course to the alleged port of her destination, an indorsement shall be made on one or more of the principal papers of such vessel, specifying the destination alleged, and the place where the vessel was so visited. And in case any vessel so laden shall
arrive and deliver her cargo at any of our colonies, islands or settlements aforesaid, such vessel shall be permitted to receive her freight, and to depart, either in ballast or with any goods that may be legally exported in such vessel, and to proceed to any unblockaded port, notwithstanding the present hostilities, of any future hostilities which may take place; and a passport for such purpose shall be granted to the vessel by the governor, or other person, having the chief civil command in such colony, island, or settlement.
G. R.
CIVITA VECCHIA, March 12.
The ambassador of Russia at the court of queen Caroline is arrived here, with the consul and about forty Russians in two vessels.
Queen Caroline has declared war against Russia. A Russian frigate was in a port of Sicily: she caused the Russian flag to be lowered, and hoisted her own. It is hard to conceive a crime like this, and we are disgusted at such ingratitude and want of foresight.
BOSTON, May 23.
The New Galen, capt. Hinckley, arrived here on Saturday in 31 days from London, bringing papers of that city to the 19th April. The war against Sweden, by Buonaparte's new allies of the north, was still continued with vigour, and still opposed by the hardy and loyal descendants of Gustavus Vasa. In the defence of Sweden, Great Britain had been able to render essential services; and at the last dates was powerfully operating against the common enemy, by a considerable naval force, which, in consequence of the breaking up of the ice in the two Belts, had enabled them to afford a very seasonable relief to the only independent power now on the continent of Europe. An interesting State Paper of the Swedish monarch, in answer to the Danish declaration of war, follows.
The reports of a naval action in the Mediterranean; and with the junction of the Rochefort with the Toulon fleet, had not been confirmed; nor had any correct or positive intelligence been received of the former squadron. Had it been entered the Straits, some portion of the numerous divisions of British shipping in those seas, must have fallen in with it.
No account of the failure of Mr. Rose's mission, nor any dispatches from him had reached England, nor were there any account of the arrival of the Osage, on board of which Mr. Nourse was passenger, with dispatches from our government.
The parliament of England was still engaged with important discussions relative to neutral rights and commercial regulations—but no question had been taken for impairing or any way altering the letter or spirit of the late orders of council. A new loan of eight millions was opened for the current year;—and several plans suggested for augmenting the regular army, and equipping and disciplining the militia. The Catholic petition had been presented by lord Grenville, and notice given, that he should call it up on the 12th May.
A heavy gale of wind was experienced on the coast of England, about the 8th April, and attended with considerable damage to all descriptions of shipping within the range of its violence.
The convoy for Canada, sailed from Portsmouth on the 15th April, and when joined by the ships from Torbay, Plymouth and Cork, was expected to consist of nearly 100 sail, which is to be treble the number that has sailed, for this quarter at any one time, for many years.
Admiral Duckworth arrived at Plymouth on the 19th April, after having touched in the West Indies, Chesapeake, Halifax, and the Western Islands, in quest of the Rochefort squadron, which he could not find.
LONDON, April 14.
The late king of Sweden, a few hours previous to his demise, ordered that a large collection of papers in his own hand writing should be deposited in an iron chest, under three keys, and placed in a certain department in the university of Upsal, with a strict injunction that the chest should not be opened till the end of 20 years after his death. It is supposed these papers contain some very interesting articles on the state of Europe at the time that prince died.
Mr. Canning in touching upon our maritime rights, speaks a language truly British—"It is this maritime code," said the right hon. gentleman, that constitutes our soundest strength, as well as our brightest glory. Never for a moment had that illustrious statesman, (Mr. Pitt) now unhappily no more the slightest idea of tempering with, or undermining it. If he then in the treaty with Russia in 1805—if he at that momentous crisis refused to purchase with any risk of our maritime superiority the great and interesting chance of one condecorated struggle for the liberties of Europe, surely, surely every future government will pause before they rashly commit the solid advantages of our maritime code for the dubious consequences of an insecure peace. No: as they value England's best strength—as they love her honour and her independence, never will they listen to any terms of concession, or of compromise, but continue to rely upon our great national means with increasing confidence, hoping that they may one day revive the drooping destinies of Europe, or if they should outlive them, that they may yet finally effect and witness their resurrection."
The chancellor of the exchequer produced to the house of commons last night the ways and means for the present year. He stated, that he proposed issuing four millions of exchequer bills, in lieu of those funded this year, and raising a loan of eight millions.
Some French papers have been received which state that the court of Sicily had declared war against Russia. It is more than probable that Russia will declare war against the court of Sicily; for the emperor Alexander having entered into all the views of Buonaparte, will, no doubt, unite his efforts to those of France for the purpose of wresting Sicily from its lawful sovereign.
April 15.
Yesterday both houses of parliament adjourned, the lords for a fortnight, the commons till Tuesday week. This short retirement from publick service will prove very acceptable to noble lords as well as honourable gentlemen, from the hard duty which has been recently required of them. The acts which have been passed during the winter months of this session will not hereafter be distinguished for legislative importance in the statute book, but the debates and discussions which have

in the mean while taken place in both houses, have been arduous and protracted, much beyond any recent example.
April 16.
A convention had been signed between Denmark and France, by which 12,000 Danish troops are to act with the French army destined against Sweden, under the command of the French general—another body of Danish troops, under the command of a Danish officer, is to be employed in the Swedish expedition, and is now assembled in Zealand. This convention, it is further stated, stipulates that no French or Spanish troops are to be quartered at Holstein.
April 18.
Since our last, five Gottenburgh mails have arrived. The first division of our fleet under sir Samuel Hood, is arrived in the Sound; previous to the arrival of which the Dictator, of 64 guns, and several frigates, and smaller ships of war, had reached the same destination; and those, joined to three sail of the line and other men of war which wintered in the Baltic, constitute a formidable naval force, the presence of which has diffused a general satisfaction among the Swedes, who now deem themselves secure from the threatened invasion of the French and Danes.
The remaining intelligence brought by these mails, relate principally to the concerns of Sweden and her enemies, and on the whole it is quite as favourable to our gallant ally as we could have expected. The Russian army has been augmented to 60,000 men, and the Swedes have found it necessary to retreat. But this appears to have produced no impression upon the mind of the king. He has called out all the force of his dominions by a conscription, which includes all men of every rank in the state from 18 to 25 years of age, by which measure it is calculated that 150,000 men will be raised. A part of the army is marching towards Norway, where offensive measures are to be adopted. There is a rumour of reinforcements having lately been transmitted from Jutland to Norway, but the account is by no means clear.
The reply of the king of Sweden to the Danish declaration, is simple and satisfactory. The policy observed by the several courts is unfolded in a few words. The idle pretences urged by Denmark, that Sweden was untrue to the cause of the northern powers, and that she was bound to make common cause with them, is answered by a reference to the conduct of Denmark herself, who, when Russia, Prussia and Sweden were at war with France, in 1806, sheltered herself in her neutrality, and withdrew from all sympathy and participation with her neighbours. And surely they who think that Denmark had a right to do this, will admit, that Sweden might follow her example without meriting a declaration of war. The king declares without reserve, that he did not think himself interested in the Danish fleet; on the contrary, he suspected the subsequent direction of its force might be against himself; therefore, he did not remonstrate against the expedition to Copenhagen.
AFFAIRS IN SWEDEN.
LONDON, April 19.
The Gottenburgh mails have brought a number of private letters, which convey information concerning the state of the publick mind in Sweden. The most important subsequent communications are a series of state papers, in which, among other things, a most dishonourable and scandalous project of seduction and perfidy on the part of the Russian ministry is clearly developed.
The other papers, which are incorporated in the same series, and which altogether constitute a pamphlet, relate to the general policy of the northern powers; they form a kind of supplement to the state papers published before. The argument in which the king of Sweden refutes the charge of aggression, is very spiritedly and successfully supported. He places before the emperor's ministers two horns of a dilemma from which they cannot escape: "Either the former treaties subsist, and then I demand the execution of the latest, in 1801—or they are all abolished; then leave me to myself."
As to the additional information derived from private sources, we will state a few particulars. It is said, that a flag of truce was sent from Copenhagen with a request from his Danish majesty of a truce for one month, in order to remove the corpse of the late king from Bensburg to Copenhagen, to be interred in the family vault. We have not heard what was the reply: It would not be easy to grant a truce, since a compliance with it could not be demanded with decency of the English, and without their concurrence it would be of no avail.
It is pretended that about 8000 Danish troops, who were in possession of the island of Zealand, had passed over to Holstein, fearful the island would be so closely blockaded by the British and Swedish ships that no provisions could be received. We should not have been surprised to hear of the passage of so many sailors. But the assertion is absurd when made respecting soldiers, unless it is pretended that we may have Zealand again if we chuse to attack it.
It is also maintained, and we are led to believe the assertion, that a Swedish force has been spared from the Belt and Sound to block the Russian ports in the Baltic. The arrival of the squadron from England had inspired a spirit and confidence in the people, from which the happiest consequences might be expected.
It is further stated, the fortress of Helsingfors had been attacked by the Russians, but that they were repulsed with considerable loss.
Just as the last letters came away from Gottenburgh, it was confidently said that more than one-half of the Danes who had been made prisoners on board the Prince Christian had entered into the British and Swedish service. This report we discredit. It is not from the Danes that desertion in great bodies is to be expected; besides, we know that the national feelings of the people have been roused so generally, that even the lowest classes have felt the spirit of patriotism.
We have several letters from Sweden, from which we make the following few extracts:
"Our armies being now in motion against Denmark and Norway, we are out of danger from invasion; and if we are properly and vigorously assisted by the English, there will be no cause for fear during the present year. If the English were to make a diversion on Norway, or near Christmansand, and other ports, and to keep Zealand closely blockaded, both those countries, Norway and Zealand, will be in want of provisions in the month of June or July next, and must fall of course."
land, will be in want of provisions in the month of June or July next, and must fall of course. Were it then possible to maintain those countries during the ensuing winter, the plans of the French would be totally defeated, and our two countries might execute theirs with honour. It is, however, understood, that the English must use every exertion and endeavour, and that in true earnest. Our army consists of brave, strong, healthy men, inhabitants of the country, who are full of courage; and the nation at large are ready to venture every thing for the defence of their country."
"The English ships of war which were at Gottenburgh are now in the Belt and the Sound; and an army of ten thousand men is assembled betwixt Helsingborg and Malmo, so that there now appears little reason to apprehend invasion on that side."
"All intercourse with the continent of Europe is considered as at an end. No doubt is entertained that Koningsburg and Meinel will be garrisoned by French troops, for the better carrying into execution the plans of the continental Despot."
STATE PAPER.
Answer of Sweden to the Danish Declaration of War. The court of Denmark had made an alliance with France, was prepared to receive French troops in its country; collected transport vessels in its ports, fitted out all its ships in the road of Copenhagen, to cover a French expedition against Sweden, and then issues a declaration of war. Denmark accuses Sweden of being the cause of this rupture, because she did not make her compliments of condolence on the loss of the fleet; because she would not cooperate to avenge that humiliation, and especially because she sought aid from England against such an aggression.
The relations of the king with his neighbouring power, were those of a simple peace. There was neither alliance nor any convention whatever, which traced out for the two courts any common course for their political conduct; therefore, when Sweden, Russia and Prussia, fought in conjunction against France, Denmark under the shade of her neutrality, appeared the friend of all. The king witnessing this system, and convinced by some explanations demanded in the course of the year 1806, of the impossibility of obtaining a change favourable to Sweden, could not entertain a hope that the naval force of Denmark could ever be useful to him; on the contrary, after the peace of Tilsit, he had every reason to fear, that by the suggestions of Russia and France, it might one day be turned against him. His majesty therefore thought it proper to observe a profound silence relative to the events which passed in his vicinity last autumn, leaving to England and futurity to justify them.
It is due to truth however, to declare, that the court of London did not invite Sweden to take part in this expedition, nor confided it to her till the moment of its being carried into execution, therefore not the least movement was made in Sweden on this occasion. The English fleet arrived and departed without entering any port of Sweden, and the auxiliary troops embarked at Pomerania were restored, in virtue of a separate article in the convention concluded at London relative to this object on the 17th June 1807, when certainly there was as yet no reference to this expedition; the following is the article:—
It is fully understood, that in case that unforeseen circumstances should render impracticable the object of this convention or that his Britannick majesty should find it necessary to withdraw the said troops (the German legion) from Swedish Pomerania, the stipulation of this convention shall in no manner prevent his Britannick majesty from giving such orders as he may judge proper, with respect to the ulterior disposition of these troops, which are now placed under the orders of his Swedish majesty.
The court of London has since fully justified this enterprize, and the experience of every day justifies it. Numerous French armies remained in Lower Saxony, and overawed the North. There were still nations to subjugate, ports to shut, and forces to direct against England. They were to penetrate at any rate and expense; they would have acted in any case, and under any pretence that might have offered. At present, it is the expedition against the Danish fleet which is the rallying word of the whole league.
What is remarkable is, that the Danish government, already beset by French troops, overpowered, impelled, and even paid by France, issues a declaration of war against Sweden, without during even to name the power which forces it to act. It seeks, with embarrassment, grievances, and reasons to appear to have had in this determination a will of its own. It cites the remonstrance of Sweden against the arrest of the Swedish mails, as vexations, while in its severity against English correspondence, it would not suffer it to pass according to treaty, and declares that it is imperiously obliged to take these measures. It pretends to know the thoughts of the king, and imagines them hostile, though for some months it had concerted an aggression upon Sweden—It pretends to reason on the interest of the country though it has abandoned its own interests and even its existence to a foreign influence; in fine, it reproaches Sweden having provided for her defence by a subsidiary treaty, though itself is paid for an aggression, and then it pronounces, though induced with a kind of tranquility the word mercenary , which the government that pays it had probably cruelly dictated it.
It is proper here to render to his Britannick majesty, the most authentick and solemn testimony, that in all his transactions with Sweden, he never demanded offensive measures, nor required any thing that it was perfectly compatible with its tranquility and independence. The most recent and convincing proof of this is the promptitude with which his ministry acceded to the proposition of the king for the pacification of the Baltic, by a formal promise not to send thither any ships of war, on conditions useful and honourable to all the north. Let the Danish government read in this proposition the complete refutation of the complaints of which the manifesto against Sweden is composed, and in the moments when it shall return to itself, let it compare the state of things which the king has desired, with that which France and Russia wish—Let all the allies of France read in this consent of England, the differences between the connections which unite the two courts, and those which enchain them, and let them pronounce on which side is to be found a due regard for particular interests, and a just moderation for the general good.
Denmark herself has been during a long time the object of this moderation, and did not cease to be so until she became absolutely dangerous. When the North was outraged by the devastation of Lower Saxony, by the oppression of the Hanseatick Towns, what did she to avenge them? Sweden, England, Prussia and Russia, made war for this object; but no one thought of forcing Denmark to take part in it. She was the ally of Russia then as well as at present; why did she not embrace her cause? What could she then allege to her tranquillity which Sweden cannot now allege? All this is explained by the single fact which she endeavours to conceal—that she is at present under the influence of the French government. Had England followed the principles of this enemy, she would not have waited the moment of her surrender to disarm her; she would have invaded her several years before; she would have guarded her; and all this with a view to the good of the north.
The ancient alliance with Russia is made the pretext for this aggression, though all the world knows that it was merely defensive; and that it remained suspended during the late wars with Russia, when perhaps that power might have claimed it.
The court of Denmark, in order to justify its proceedings, hesitates not to make all kinds of assertions; dares to defend the injustice of Russia, and betrays a premeditated plot; and all that it does to conceal the chief, nay only reason, which is—that Denmark is the ally of France. But injustice and falsehood find their end; honour and truth will triumph in their turn. His majesty, relying on the justice of his cause, hopes, with conscious pride of his reigning over a brave and loyal people, so often tried by danger and always held up by the Almighty, that the same Providence will vouchsafe to bless his arms, and restore to his subjects a safe and honourable peace, to the confusion of his enemies.
Stockholm, March 21, 1808.
HIS SWEDISH MAJESTY'S PROCLAMATION, Touching the levy en-masse, dated Stockholm, 14th March, 1808.
"We, Gustavus Adolphus, make known, that as the eastern frontiers of the kingdom are already attacked by the enemy, and those in the West and North are likewise threatened, we feel ourselves called upon to make the utmost exertions for the defence of our invaded country. For this purpose, and in order that we may be able to raise a sufficient force to attack the enemy, it is our will that all young men from 18 to 25 years, both inclusive, of whatever rank or condition they may be, who have not enlisted in the regular army or militia, or navy, shall hold themselves in readiness to take arms for the defence of our native land, and to assemble at such places as shall be pointed out to them at a moment's notice."
GOTTENBURGH, March 30.
Two English sail of the line, the Nassau and Stately, arrived here this morning, under the orders of capt. Parker, after having taken, soon after they entered the Belt, the Danish ship of the line Prince Christian Frederick, of 74 guns, which ran ashore on the 22d inst. in order to avoid being taken.—During the action, 80 men and three officers were killed; but she stuck so fast on the ground, that it became necessary to turn her on the spot where she was laying; 550 Danish seamen made prisoners of war, were landed this morning.
April 3.
The day before yesterday arrived here his Britannick majesty's ship Dictator, of 64 guns, together with the Tartarus bomb, Salcette frigate, Daphne, Snake, and Charger gun brigs, &c. These ships have brought a great quantity of arms and ammunition for the Swedish government, and a large sum of money. Last night also arrived admiral sir Samuel Hood, in the Centaur, with several other ships, whose names I cannot yet learn. Many more, I am told, are gone to the Sound. These arrivals have diffused general satisfaction here, as we now think ourselves secure from invasion of the French and Danes.
BULLETIN.
"CRIPSHOLM CASTLE, March 30.
"His royal majesty received yesterday two reports from count Klingspors, commander in chief of the army in Finland, bearing date, head quarters, Longsors, and Nerper, not far from Wasa, March 20th and 23d. The army continues in good order its march to Ulenburgh, in order to form a junction with count Cronstedt, chief of brigade. The rear was almost daily engaged with the enemy's light troops; but a more considerable affair took place under the orders of count Sewembjelm, adjutant general, and of col. Gripenberg, chief of brigade, in which his majesty's troops, with the utmost gallantry, withstood the attack of the enemy, far superior in number, and covered the retreat of the rest of the army, which carried away all the magazines formed in Brooreborg."
"Count Cronstedt, chief brigade, reported from Knopio, Alpitka, and Idensoben, under date of the 13th, 16th, and 18th of March, that with the troops under his command, he is continuing his march to Ulenburgh, pursuant to his orders. He had some severe engagements with the enemy on the 11th, near Lippanirta, and the 15th near Knopio, during which, a cannonade for some time kept up on both sides, without the Russian troops having been able, notwithstanding their great superiority, to make any successful attack on your majesty's; they were, on the contrary continually repulsed."
STOCKHOLM, April 4.
His royal majesty has been informed by vice admiral Pucke, commanding admiral in Carlserona, of the 30th last month, that the first division of the Swedish fleet, consisting of five sail of the line, two frigates, and four brigs of war, set sail from that port, the 30th March, early in the morning, under the orders of admiral Baron Cedersron, and on the departure of the above report, had already cleared the bar of Carlserona.
BANKS OF THE ELBE, March 11.
The expedition against Sweden appears to be for the present abandoned. On the 27th ult. the French and Spanish troops received notice, that though they ought to hold themselves in constant readiness to march, the expedition would not take place as was intended at the beginning of the present month, but further orders from Paris were waited for. Some attribute this to the negotiations which have lately taken place by express between marshal
Bernadotte and the Prince Royal. We have heard a report here from Elsinore, that 30,000 men of the Hanoverian Legion, in 24 transports, convoyed by two ships of the line and a frigate, had landed near Gottenburgh, and that more troops are expected.—There are now it is said four English ships of the line four frigates, and some smaller vessels, in the harbour of Gottenburgh; and, according to some private letters, fifteen more British ships of the line, and a considerable body of British troops were speedily expected there.
The Swedish consul, Gham, who has been under an arrest for some time at Copenhagen, has been sentenced to pay a fine of 3000 rix dollars for his imprudent conduct during the stay of the English ships of war there. A merchant of the name of Luskins has likewise been condemned to a fine on a similar charge. A very respectable commercial house in this part of Germany has received advices from its correspondent at Marseilles, that ever since the beginning of last month, all the carriages in the south of France have been put into requisition to convey provisions to Toulon, to victual and supply the fleet.
TO THE POOR.
Applications for Tickets of admission to the Victualling-House, established by the Thespian Society, must be made to either of the Subscribers, the present attending Committee
John Hodges, Geo. W. Camp, Jacob Klien, Thomas Hall, William R. Nimmo. June 2
The Schooner Ploughboy, Capt. Hall, will sail for Charleston TOMORROW MORNING. For passage only, apply on board, or to D R WADDEY & Co. June 1.
On Saturday the 4th of June, at 10 o'Clock, will be Sold at my Office, for cash, to close a concern,
12 Trunks DRY GOODS, Containing Remnants and Pieces, being the remainder of a Store.
And a quantity of Glass, Crockery, and Hardware. WM. B. LAMB. May 30
FOR ST. BARTHOLOMEWS, The Swedish Sloop AFRICAN; will take passengers if application is made within fifteen days. A charter would be accepted of to bring property from any British Island not to leeward of St. Thomas. Apply on board to Captain Portelly, at Lee's upper wharf June 1.
ICE-CREAMS.
The Subscriber begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and Portsmouth, 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 No 30, Church-street, where he has a neat place for the reception of private parties; and for convenience, he will send out with care and punctuality according to the orders he will receive. Also, Cordials, Syrups, and Cakes. J. DENIS. June 1.
Landing from the Sloop African, from St. Bartholomews, 37 hogsheads, 8 barrels, 8 puncheons Rum. St. Martin's SUGARS. In Store.
60,000 wt. Jamaica COFFEE, 10,000 do. Loguira do. 30 kegs Raisins; 150 barrels Rye Whiskey, 4 pipes Country Gin; 10 pipes old Madeira Wine, 6000 bushels Ivice
550 do. St Ubes } SALT. 2500 do. Turk's Island 5000 do. coarse Liverpool C. & F. WHITTLE. May 30.
Fresh Family FLOUR.
This Day landing from the Alexandria Packet, 65 Barrels Fresh Family FLOUR, (Carlisle Brand). AND,
100 bbls. Alexandria superfine Flour, In Store,
5 hhd. and 10 bbls. N. E. Rum, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey. MARTIN FISK. May 30.
FOR RENT.
The HOUSE at Cedar Grove, during the Race Week. Apply to William Cammack. May 25.
Astonishing Female Artists!!
The Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, are respectfully informed, that two more singular and surprising instances of the wonderful productions of nature were perhaps never so apparently demonstrated as in the cases of Miss Sarah Rodgers and Miss Martha A. Honeywell, two young Ladies who have just arrived in Norfolk, and by the solicitations of a number of respectable families, have been induced to stay a few days—They now reside at Mrs. Taylor's Boarding-House, No. 35, Catharine-Street, where they will perform during their stay in Norfolk
MISS ROGERS is a native of New-Hampshire; she was born without the use of either hands or feet, but the amends made in the exercise of her other faculties, surpasses all human belief. Without the use of her limbs, and with her mouth only, she will Paint elegant Flowers and Landscape, mix colours, write, thread a needle, cut paper or cloth with the scissors held in her mouth, &c. &c.
MISS HONEYWELL is a native of New-York; she was born without hands, and with only three toes on one foot. She is not so much a subject of wonder and admiration for her great ingenuity and elegance in embroidering Flowers for framing, and in cutting with rich variety and taste Gentlemen's Watch Papers, as for the peculiar felicity of her disposition, diffusing gaiety all around her. Indeed their sportively engaging aspects at once dispel those painful sensations, which the deprivation of their limbs excites in the sympathizing bre to of their visitors, and give place to the most felicitous impressions, resulting in an admiration of the good sense and c. cheerful resignation of these young Ladies to their peculiar lot, which they have rendered by their persevering industry, a wit, and wisdom, a happiness to themselves, and a very instructive and consoling example to the world in general, and to their own sex particularly.
Admission Fifty Cents—Children half price. Hours of admittance every day from 9 o'clock in the morning till 2, and from 3 till 7 in the afternoon. May 25.

York County Court, April 18, 1808. Ordered, That Thomas Griffin, Gaw- in L. Corbin, and Peyton Southall, gentlemen, be appointed Commissioners to let to the lowest bidder at the expense of this County, the building of a CLERK'S OFFICE as soon as possible, for the use of the said County, on the publick square in the town of York, on the plan and of the dimensions following, viz—The House to be of brick and covered with slate or tile, 20 by 12 feet in the clear, 10 feet pitch in the clear, a chimney, a brick floor, and a passage at the entry; two and an half bricks thick to the water table, and two bricks thick above—the wood work whereof to be neatly painted; bond with approved security for the due and faithful performance of the work of the under-taker is to be taken, and returned by the said commissioners to this Court. Copy, Attest, S. Shields, Jun. C. Y. C.
The Commissioners above named are anxious to proceed in the execution of the above order, as early as possible, and will be glad to receive proposals for the erection of the building mentioned in the preceding order immediately.
Thomas Griffin, } Com'rs. Gawin L. Corbin, } Peyton Southall, }
The above will positively be Let on the third Monday in June, it being Court Day. York Town, 9th May, 1808. 3w
RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR, Have received by the Ship Rolla, Captain Garry, from London,
A few Packages of GOODS, suitable for the season.
They have also on Hand, Cambrick; common and furniture Calicoes; plain and striped Dimities, White and coloured Jeans; Irish Linens, Shoeting and Cotton Shirting; London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 4 4 and 6 4 Cambrick Muslins; Ginghams, Silk and Cotton Chambrays, Badies and Gentlemen's Gloves and Hosiery, of all kinds, Sacking, Oznaburgs, and Brown Rolls, Pipes by the box, and Copperas by the barrel, And an assortment of
HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. all of which they will sell low for Cash, or undoubted Paper at Sixty Days—also for Sale,
150 barrels NEW PORK, 80 kegs Lard; Old Jamaica Rum and Sugar. May 6. 1m
A STRAY COW. Came to my place near Fort Norfolk, about 12 months ago, a large RED COW; she has lately had a Calf, and may now be of some use to the owner, who is required to prove his property, pay expenses, and take her away. Francis S. Taylor. May 6. 3w
TIMBER.
The following Timber is wanted for the Navy Yard at Gosport—Persons disposed to furnish it will be pleased to make immediate application to Theo. Armistead, N. A.
Feet. Feet. A 6 Gurdur Beams —47—10 by 12 B 40 Joists —36— 3 12 C 40 do. —18— 3 12 D 7 Gurdurs —30—12 12 E 7 do. —20—12 12 F 7 do. —38—12 12 G 7 do. —48—12 12 H 20 do. —40—12 14 I 20 do. —28—12 14 K 30 do. —36— 3 12 L 35 do. —33— 4 12 M 76 Principal Rafters —30— 4 10 & 4 by 6 N 38 Collar Beams —28— 4 9 O 46 Peasants —33— 4 5 P 40 do. —24— 4 5 R 186 Jack Rafters —30— 3 5 S 186 do. —20— 3 5 T 186 do. —24— 3 6 W 16 do. KP —16— 4 10 Y 35 Plaits —33— 4 12
The above Timber must be of Heart Pine or Poplar. April 29. tf
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 1-2d lb. 5d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 3d. do. 2s 3d
He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street,
10 hhds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hhds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 8 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales Striped Blankets, 8 bales Blue Duffils; 1 do fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
BANK STOCK LOST.
LOST, Certificates for Ten Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, standing in the name of Ann and Rebecca Begg—Any person who has, or may find, the said certificates, will please to deliver them to the subscriber. Wm. G. Camp. April 13. lawfw
Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals heretofore submitted.
N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. tf
A NEGRO WOMAN for Sale. She is an excellent Cook and House Servant—Price 300 dollars, Cash. Apply at the Ledger Office. May 13. tf
Just landed from on board the schooner Ploughboy, Capt. Hall, from Charleston, 50 tierces fresh RICE, 15 Bales Upland COTTON—For Sale by GEORGE RAINCOCK. May 11. 1m
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, which with their goods on hand, comprise a large and general assortment, and they will be sold at very reduced prices for Cash only. May 9. tf
WHITE JEANS, &c. Just Received A few pieces very fine White JEANS, Real Patent NANKKEENS, Best NAVY CLOTHS, and fashionable BUTTONS. For Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. May 9. tf
NORFOLK RACES, Over the New Bridge Course, will commence on MONDAY the 6th of June, free for any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, (except those owned by Buwell Wilkes, of Brunswick County, Virginia, or in which he may be interested in the running of agreeable to the weights of the New-Market Course, and the rules of the course.
FIRST DAY. A Post Sweepstakes for 3 and 4 year Colts—weight for age—one mile heats—$50 Dollars entrance. SECOND DAY. A Purse of 400 Dollars—four mile heats—30 Dollars entrance—weight for age. THIRD DAY. A Purse of 100 Dollars—one mile heats—the best three in five, with catch weights—10 dollars entrance. FOURTH DAY. A Purse of 200 Dollars—two mile heats—20 Dollars entrance—weight for age. A SADDLE and BRIDLE will be run for every afternoon during the Races. Proof of the Horses ages will be required—Entrance made with Col. Kemp, at the Exchange, by 8 o'Clock, P. M. each day. The Course is well enclosed with a high fence, and so ditched as to secure its being in good order. R. H. COCKE, & CO. tdr
FOR RENT, The STORE-HOUSE on Main-Street, lately occupied by Hunter & Gatewood, immediate possession may be had. Apply to John Nivison. May 6. 6
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17. tf
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2. tf
FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4. tf
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also, That convenient House, where Mr. Cornelius Calvert formerly lived; they have very fine gardens and all convenient out-houses—possession may be had on the first day of May next, on application to James Tucker. April 12. tf
STOLEN from a House in this Borough, about the 15th or 16th instant, TWO TABLE SPOONS, both marked T. M. G. in a cypher. Any person that will inform the Editor of this paper where the Spoons can be obtained, shall be well rewarded. N. B. Silversmiths and others are requested to stop them if offered for sale. April 25. tf
On Hand, A few qr. casks of choice Teneriffe WINE, And a few kegs fresh Dutch HERRINGS.—For sale by the Subscriber. Moses Myers. April 25. tf
STOLEN, A SILVER CANDLESTICK, Stamped on the base J. Lownes. The negro woman who it suspected took it about a fortnight since, may have offered it for sale or pawn for rum, of which she is very fond—FIVE DOLLARS will be given to the person who may bring it to the Office of the Ledger. April 22. tf
Military LANDS for Sale.
1100 acres of LAND lying in the State of Ohio, on the waters of the Little Miami, in two different surveys—The subscriber having seen the Land, can affirm that there is no Land in that State superior to it in point of fertility, situation or climate. Any person wishing to purchase the above Land will know the terms by applying to CHARLES SNEAD, living in Northampton, Eastern-Shore, Virginia. May 2. 8*
ENGLISH GOODS.
Appleton & Co. By the John Adams, St. Johns, from Liverpool, No. 15, Calvert-Street, Baltimore, have received their regular supply of GOODS, calculated for the present and approaching season,
Cambrick and Common Callicoos, Plain and striped Dimities; Printed Marseilles Vesting, White Jeans; Furniture Chintz; do. Dimities, London Superfine Broad Cloths; do. do. Cassimeres, Yorkshire fine Cloths and Cassimeres; patent Nankkeens, Cord; Grandurells; Cotton Cassimeres, 6 4 and 4 4 Cambrick Muslins, Japan, Haricord, and Check do. plain and figured Mull do. Leno, Victory, and Riddle Muslin; coloured do. do. do. 4 4 plain B. o. do.; Ginghams; Silk do. Sattins, Persians, and Sarsnets; Bonnet Silks; Silk Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs; Fancy Shawls, Cotton Umbrellas, do. Braces, do. Laces and Footings, do. Quiltings, English Kid Gloves, Cotton Hosiery, Hardkerchiefs, Fringe and Bed Lace, Cotton and Linen Checks; Buttons; Birmingham Ware In Store, a few dozen gentlemen's best Beaver Hats, from Marseilles. These goods will be sold low for cash, or undoubted paper at 60 days. April 15. 10
For SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. tf
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Matrat Ticking, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 26. tf
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY For this purpose he has employed the journeyman who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it. November 18. tf
New SHOES from New-York, as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s. and 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d.; those at 15s. for 13s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction.
VERNON'S BOOTS, which are no doubt the most elegant made in the United States. Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very gentlemen who cannot be fitted. A few hundred bushels of ground Allum Salt; India Cottons; Brown Sugar, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash. April 25. tf
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-Street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lances, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. tf
COW-POCK. The Subscriber informs those who wish to be vaccinated, that a parcel of fresh matter lately received from Philadelphia, has succeeded, and is now fit to inoculate from. George Balfour. April 20. 1m
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. 18. tf
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. Also, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. tf
For SALE, An elegant and fine toned HARP, made in Paris, and lately imported, with spare strings, and a large collection of MUSICK; the price 250 dollars. Apply at the Ledger Office. May 6. tf
ADVERTISEMENT.
A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD. This Book was sent to the late Mr. Mirick to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office. April 29. tf
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled 6000 bushels do. loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Sachem, by A. Maclure. May 6. tf
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 25th day of April 1808. Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Sclater, widow and devisee for life of John Sclater, deceased, Richard and William S. Sclater, sons and devisees of the said John Sclater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Sclater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Sclater, deceased, Defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
For SALE, On board the ship Dammascotta, Robert Duckendorff, master, at Commerce-Street Wharf, Coarse Liverpool SALT, St Vincent's RUM and MOLASSES. Moses Myers. April 15. tf
FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. April 7. tf
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No. 44, Church Street. M 30. tf
CASH for Warwick STAVES. Moses Myers. April 20. tf
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. March 2. tf
AT PRIVATE SALE, By S. MARKS, JUN. 60 hogsheads St. Kitt's RUM. March 2. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house 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
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's im-ortation—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 80 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few barrels Mackarel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26. tf
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars. Moses Myers. April 18. tf
NORFOLK, April 25, 1808. MR. GEORGE REID, Sir—Take notice that I shall take the deposition of Matthew Hubbard, senior, at the office of Robert S. Taylor, Attorney at law, in Norfolk, between the hours of ten in the morning and four in the afternoon of Friday the 27th day of May next, to be used in a suit depending in the Borough Court of Norfolk, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant. This notice is given in this mode, to you do not reside within the State of Virginia, and have no known agent or attorney within the state to whom notice can be given. I am, your obedient servant, TILDELEY GRAHAM. 1m
FOR RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 98, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willck. August 24. tf
For SALE, A elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 3 do. grey do. do. do. A remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape Fear, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
The following prices will be given in Cash for 500 or 600 cords of BARK, deliverable at my Tan Yard, Spanish Oak, $ 6 per cord, Willow or Water do. 5 Red do. 4 Young White do. 3 50 Beach Bark, do. 3 50 With a view to prevent disappointment to those who purchase this article, arising from the uncertainty of the quantity which may be brought to market, I will receive all which may be delivered at my landing before the first day of June, provided it be well cured and in good order. Theoderick Armistead. April 4. 2m
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR. Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.