Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-09-14 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 14, 1808.
NO. 26.]
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The Sloop UNITY, John Hand, master, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to Robert Simington.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 30 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co.
FRESH GOODS. WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received, Cambricks and Common Callicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. Also, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad BLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTIONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9. tf
SACK SALT, For Sale by MOSES MYERS. September 7. tf
LIBERAL PRICES FOR NEGRO BOYS, From 7 to 12 years old. ROBERT BARR of Kentucky, near Lexington, is desirous of purchasing from forty to fifty Boys; he is now on a trip to Philadelphia, but intends to return to this place about the first of next month—meantime, those who are disposed to sell, will give Mr. SAMUEL COLEMAN, of Norfolk, information thereof, who, upon seeing the Boys in Norfolk, and being satisfied with the title, is authorised to purchase, conditionally. Sept. 9. tf
FOR SALE, 500 sacks Liverpool fine SALT, 5000 bushels Cadiz do. best quality. 30 crates Queen's Ware, consisting chiefly of Plates and Dishes; 5000 wt. German Steel. JAMES YOUNG. September 7. 6
Twenty Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 27th of August last, from Halifax County, N. C. two Negro Women; ROSE about 26 years of age, stout and well made, of yellow complexion; ALIFF about 19 years, tall and very slender made, with long hair, both dressed in coarse calico, dark grounded; no particular marks recollected on either—They are well acquainted about Norfolk and the Great Bridge. All masters of vessels and other persons are cautioned against harbouring said Negroes—The above reward will be paid to any person that will secure them in goal so that I get them again, or Ten Dollars for either. NORMAN MORRISON. September 7. 3*
FOR SALE On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stoved SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5. tf
FOR SALE, 12,000 bushels fine Liverpool SALT, By Moses Myers. Who has now landed, and will continue to have a constant Supply of Superfine FLOUR, of new wheat for family use, from the Mayo Mill. September 2. tf
NOW LANDING On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM. C. & F. Whittle. September 2. tf
WILLIAMSBURG, August 22, 1808. To all whom it may concern, be it known, that the mercantile house of GREENHOW & COLE is this day dissolved. The Subscriber will dispose of His well assorted Stock in Trade, on terms specified in the Enquirer, of Richmond, under this date; and if not Sold before the first day of October next by wholesale, they will be retailed (nothing preventing) at very reduced prices for CASH ONLY. 16t RO. GREENHOW.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth surcoat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th December last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina. JOHN WALKER. August 25. 11m
Foreign Intelligence, From Papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship Arno, captain Kempton, from Liverpool.
LONDON, July 18. The Orestes is arrived at Plymouth with despatches from Lord Collingwood and sir Charles Cotton. They have not brought any further accounts relative to Dupont: but they state that a severe action has been fought between the French and the patriots, between Saragossa and Barcelona, in which the French were almost all cut to pieces—and finally, that all Portugal is in a state of insurrection. The following Bulletin was issued at a late hour this morning:
"Downing-Street, July 18. "Letters have been received at this office from Major Gen. Spencer, off Ayamonte, dated the 25th and 26th of June. The major general was on his return off Cadiz, from the southern coast of Portugal, where he left the Portuguese flag flying along the whole extent of coast of the province of Algarve, in all the forts and batteries. "The Spanish frontier on the side of Ayamonte, had remained perfectly secure since the British force had approached the coast, and the detachments of the enemy's force, which on gen. Spencer's arrival had retired to Villa Real and Castromarin, have since surrendered themselves with the above-mentioned places, to the Portuguese troops." The following additional Bulletin was issued in the afternoon:
"Downing-Street, July 18. "Advises from Lord Collingwood of the 26th June state, that accounts had been received that Dupont was in great distress—surrounded on all sides, and disappointed of expected reinforcements. On the 16th he retired six leagues behind Cordova—the Spanish army advanced—Intelligence had arrived that Dupont had proposed to capitulate, if allowed to pass into France unmolested; but nothing short of unconditional surrender would be accepted. Dupont had retired to Andujar. Castanos's outposts were Aldia de Rio, within two miles of the enemy's rear. The whole regular force under Castanos amounts to 21,300 infantry, 2,500 cavalry, and a formidable train of artillery."
"One of the French men of war, (the Hannibal) was fitting out and would sail soon for Vera Cruz. One of the frigates was fitting out for Buenos Ayres, and another man of war for Lima, all of which were to proceed with the utmost dispatch to their respective places of destination, to announce to the various governments what had taken place; and that Spain was at peace with England. The French officers were allowed to remain on parole; and when the Revenge sailed they were on board the French ships, not chusing to encounter the fury of the mob. Commissioners for the prizes had been regularly appointed by the supreme junta at Seville, and they had entered on their duty. The people of all classes wore the Union cockade—it is of a circular form, the rim is of Spanish red, and in the centre a complete English black cockade—at the top is a "V." (Viva) on the left side, "F." (Ferdinando) and on the right "V.I." The Junta of Seville have sent orders to the Spanish squadron at Minorca to return to Carthagena. The women have resolved to get in the harvest in the province of Andalusia, that the men might join patriotic bands—the harvest is the most abundant that has been for several seasons. Upwards of 100 women actually dressed themselves in soldier's clothes, and offered their service to the patriots—but their sex was discovered. The expedition from Cork has at length sailed. Late on Friday evening, Sir John Moore, with the troops under his command, arrived in the Downs. Sir John immediately landed and proceeded to London. The troops meanwhile are proceeding to Spithead, where they are to be revictualled, and proceed immediately to Gibraltar. That is to be the general rendezvous, and from thence troops will sail to those points where their efforts may be deemed most likely to be useful to the Spanish patriots. The whole British force to be sent will amount to about 40,000 men. Sir Hugh Dalrymple is mentioned as the commander in chief. Sir John Moore, Sir Arthur Wellesley, and Gen. Spencer, are to be under him. By the New-York Packet, we have received letters and papers from that city to the 10th, and from Halifax to the 20th of June. The embargo still continued in the American ports, and the distress which it had occasioned still continued to multiply the attempts to evade it. The Wasp had been lately on a cruise to enforce it. The elections in the several states are said to have given a majority in both houses to the federalists. They have been attended as usual with violent party spirit. The American brig St. Michael, from L'Orient, has landed at Falmouth Mr. Purniance, charged with despatches from the American government to their minister in Paris. Despatches have also been brought by this vessel to the American minister in London. A gentleman who came over in this vessel, mentions a rumour of a serious difference having arisen between Napoleon and Talleyrand. It was reported at L'Orient, that the minister had been arrested, and was held in close confinement under a guard of soldiers. Austria and Russia.—Dutch papers and Petersburg Gazettes to the 20th ult. announce that the courts of Petersburg and Vienna had united in an endeavour to restrain the usurpations of Buonaparte, and particularly to request from him a revocation of his orders in regard to the Ecclesiastical States, for which purpose they have sent especial ambassadors to Paris. Austria is arming, to give weight to her remonstrances, and to resist the indignities and insults France has offered her; and we are taught to believe that Russia, although probably not prepared to press her discussions to a rupture with Buonaparte, is alarmed by his conduct, and is seriously impressed with the necessity of opposing some restraint to his ambition. The military exertions of Austria are of a nature that clearly indicate the alarm and jealousy which the conduct of Buonaparte has in her council, and at least prove that she is not insensible to the danger of her situation, if they do not go the length to manifest a disposition to resist the further progress of his usurpations. The French ambassador, Andreossy, had remonstrated on the subject of this armament, and delivered a letter written by Napoleon, from Bayonne, in which the latter declared his surprise and regret that Austria should engage in so extensive a system of preparation, at a period too, when the situation of the Continent neither called for nor justified such armament. The Austrian emperor answered, that a period of general tranquillity was alone the time for arrangements, the sole object of which was the preservation of peace, and without essentially weakening his military establishment, to introduce into it a necessary system of economy by the substitution of a less expensive description of force than the present. Austria and Russia have in conjunction, sent ministers to Paris, to remonstrate against the seizure of the Ecclesiastical states. Baron Vincent is employed by the former, and prince Wolonsky by the emperor Alexander. The report of Marshal Brune having been sent to the Temple, is revived, with the addition that Talleyrand had shared the same fate. We believe, however, that the account is undeserving credit. July 20. Most important and encouraging News. Yesterday afternoon despatches from Corunna were received by their excellencies the Gallician Deputies; and we have the happiness to add that they are of the most satisfactory nature. The lateness of the hour prevents us from entering at large upon this pleasing subject; but the following is a correct outline of the intelligence which has been received. The French army, commanded by Dupont, was attacked between Ardamiz and Montiro, after it had evacuated Cordova, on the 15th of June, and was COMPLETELY DEFEATED. Lefebvre's division was also beaten on the 15th of June, near Saragossa, by the patriots under general Palafox. EVERY MAN WAS EITHER KILLED OR TAKEN PRISONER. A communication has been established between the armies of Leon, Asturias, and Galicia, with the forces of Estramadura, so that they are enabled to act in concert. An intercourse has also been opened between Galicia and the Junta of Oporto, by which means the generals who command in Tuy and Orense have a direct interchange of infantry, cavalry, and ammunition for their respective objects. We have also received a series of Gazettes down to the 9th inst. inclusive, from which the following extracts are taken:— PROCLAMATION. THE GENERAL OF SARAGOSSA TO THE ARAGONENE. "Conquerors of the haughty French! "ARAGONENE! You have proved yourselves to be worthy of your name. That multitude of proud warriors, triumphant in every other part of Europe, ceased to retain the character of conquerors when they came before you. You are inferior both in discipline and numbers; because one-twentieth part of our forces has not entered into action, having been incapable of uniting. But your zeal has overcome every difficulty. The musketry in which your enemies place so much confidence, are weak instruments of their power when you appear before them: you look at them with courage, and they fall at your feet. "Aragonese! the result of our first attempt has been to leave on the field of battle 18,000 enemies, composing a complete army, which had the audacity to provoke our resentment. We have had the good fortune to get possession of all the property and baggage, of which the people have been infamously plundered, in the countries through which this army passed. Our loss consists only of from 1700 to 2000 killed, and an equal number wounded: a loss bearing no comparison to the triumph we have obtained. Their precious blood is shed in the field of glory, on their own territory; and these blessed martyrs demand new victims; let us prepare for the sacrifice. Aragonese! be not impatient. The enemy against whom we fight is rash, and will afford frequent opportunities for you to exercise your skill and courage. If, especially, the lawless bands which violate our city of Madrid, and their commander Murat, should venture to approach us, we should receive the intelligence with the highest satisfaction; we would anticipate their expectations, and meet them half way. "Aragonese! if the battle of Saragossa had been gained by these intruders, we should have heard their babbling of the victories of Marengo, Austerlitz and Jena, acquired by the same valour. Altho' the conquest we have effected has been sanguinary, yet it has been glorious. Do you consider it as a trifling commencement of your future triumphs, under the powerful assistance of your illustrious leader and patron? "PALAFOX. "Head-quarters at Saragossa, 17th June, 1808." "BENEVENTO, July 1. "Last night a general received a dispatch from Portugal by the post, from which we learn that general Junot continued shut up in the Castle."
to Paris. Austria is arming, to give weight to her remonstrances, and to resist the indignities and insults France has offered her; and we are taught to believe that Russia, although probably not prepared to press her discussions to a rupture with Buonaparte, is alarmed by his conduct, and is seriously impressed with the necessity of opposing some restraint to his ambition. The military exertions of Austria are of a nature that clearly indicate the alarm and jealousy which the conduct of Buonaparte has in her council, and at least prove that she is not insensible to the danger of her situation, if they do not go the length to manifest a disposition to resist the further progress of his usurpations. The French ambassador, Andreossy, had remonstrated on the subject of this armament, and delivered a letter written by Napoleon, from Bayonne, in which the latter declared his surprise and regret that Austria should engage in so extensive a system of preparation, at a period too, when the situation of the Continent neither called for nor justified such armament. The Austrian emperor answered, that a period of general tranquillity was alone the time for arrangements, the sole object of which was the preservation of peace, and without essentially weakening his military establishment, to introduce into it a necessary system of economy by the substitution of a less expensive description of force than the present. Austria and Russia have in conjunction, sent ministers to Paris, to remonstrate against the seizure of the Ecclesiastical states. Baron Vincent is employed by the former, and prince Wolonsky by the emperor Alexander. The report of Marshal Brune having been sent to the Temple, is revived, with the addition that Talleyrand had shared the same fate. We believe, however, that the account is undeserving credit. July 20. Most important and encouraging News. Yesterday afternoon despatches from Corunna were received by their excellencies the Gallician Deputies; and we have the happiness to add that they are of the most satisfactory nature. The lateness of the hour prevents us from entering at large upon this pleasing subject; but the following is a correct outline of the intelligence which has been received. The French army, commanded by Dupont, was attacked between Ardamiz and Montiro, after it had evacuated Cordova, on the 15th of June, and was COMPLETELY DEFEATED. Lefebvre's division was also beaten on the 15th of June, near Saragossa, by the patriots under general Palafox. EVERY MAN WAS EITHER KILLED OR TAKEN PRISONER. A communication has been established between the armies of Leon, Asturias, and Galicia, with the forces of Estramadura, so that they are enabled to act in concert. An intercourse has also been opened between Galicia and the Junta of Oporto, by which means the generals who command in Tuy and Orense have a direct interchange of infantry, cavalry, and ammunition for their respective objects. We have also received a series of Gazettes down to the 9th inst. inclusive, from which the following extracts are taken:— PROCLAMATION. THE GENERAL OF SARAGOSSA TO THE ARAGONENE. "Conquerors of the haughty French! "ARAGONENE! You have proved yourselves to be worthy of your name. That multitude of proud warriors, triumphant in every other part of Europe, ceased to retain the character of conquerors when they came before you. You are inferior both in discipline and numbers; because one-twentieth part of our forces has not entered into action, having been incapable of uniting. But your zeal has overcome every difficulty. The musketry in which your enemies place so much confidence, are weak instruments of their power when you appear before them: you look at them with courage, and they fall at your feet. "Aragonese! the result of our first attempt has been to leave on the field of battle 18,000 enemies, composing a complete army, which had the audacity to provoke our resentment. We have had the good fortune to get possession of all the property and baggage, of which the people have been infamously plundered, in the countries through which this army passed. Our loss consists only of from 1700 to 2000 killed, and an equal number wounded: a loss bearing no comparison to the triumph we have obtained. Their precious blood is shed in the field of glory, on their own territory; and these blessed martyrs demand new victims; let us prepare for the sacrifice. Aragonese! be not impatient. The enemy against whom we fight is rash, and will afford frequent opportunities for you to exercise your skill and courage. If, especially, the lawless bands which violate our city of Madrid, and their commander Murat, should venture to approach us, we should receive the intelligence with the highest satisfaction; we would anticipate their expectations, and meet them half way. "Aragonese! if the battle of Saragossa had been gained by these intruders, we should have heard their babbling of the victories of Marengo, Austerlitz and Jena, acquired by the same valour. Altho' the conquest we have effected has been sanguinary, yet it has been glorious. Do you consider it as a trifling commencement of your future triumphs, under the powerful assistance of your illustrious leader and patron? "PALAFOX. "Head-quarters at Saragossa, 17th June, 1808." "BENEVENTO, July 1. "Last night a general received a dispatch from Portugal by the post, from which we learn that general Junot continued shut up in the Castle."
"BENEVENTO, July 1. "We also learn from Lisbon, that marshal Junot is a prisoner, with his whole army, after having been driven, between three fires, from the troops of Echavarria, Valencia, and Murcia, near Montilla del Palancar, beyond Roquena. It is also added, that the duke of Berg has taken flight from Madrid; and some say, that, having been taken ill, he was detained at Arauda del Duero. VERIN, June 23. "By intelligence received from Portugal yesterday, we learn, that the Portuguese pursued a corps of 2,500 French, under the command of gen. Loison, obliging them to seek refuge in Duero, near to Villa Real, after having killed two hundred of them, having taken five baggage-waggons, two pieces of artillery, the military chest, a quantity of ammunition, and made some prisoners. The Marquis of Valladares, who commands the troops in the province of Orense, on account of the absence of the commander in chief at Bierzo, remains at this place, with some battalions, to assist the Portuguese in case of necessity. Tuy, June 30. "The tiger Junot had the impudence, in various proclamations, to ask the assistance of the Portuguese, whom he had so cruelly oppressed, as an indication of their gratitude for the essential services he had rendered them. It is in the blind and inexplicable confidence of Junot that the safety of Portugal has originated. This Junot, as soon as he was apprized that Oporto was evacuated by the Spaniards, building on this satisfaction and gratitude of the Portuguese, wrote to gen. Loison, directing him, with 5000 men, to proceed from Almeyda to garrison Oporto. Loison, who was as blind as his commander in respect to this Lusitanian loyalty, commenced his march with as much carelessness as he might have done five months ago. He divided his men into columns, and many of his soldiers were without arms, expecting to procure them ready to their hands in Oporto. He dispatched his Avant-couriers, who were taken by the people of the town of Amarante, who sent to Oporto, from whence troops were procured to encounter Loison. Loison was in the mean time informed by a spy, that the whole province of Duero and Mino was in a state of insurrection, and he therefore began to retreat, which he could not do in good order, because a part of his forces were without arms. The troops from Oporto having approached, dispersed his army, took the unarmed soldiery prisoners, with a quantity of baggage, ammunition, and the military chests of several regiments. The forces from Oporto have been in pursuit of a separated column consisting of 2000 men, which, no doubt must have surrendered. It is presumed, that the column which retreated towards Chaves, and that was defeated near Lamego and Villa-read, belonged to this same division."
Government received despatches yesterday from general Spencer. They were brought by sir George Smith, lieutenant colonel of the 82d regiment, who left Cadiz so late as the 5th or 6th inst. He reached town at an early hour, but no bulletins were circulated in the government offices, or communications made to the lord mayor. At the time sir George Smith left Cadiz, we understand no official account of the surrender of Dupont had been received there. The rumours, however, to that effect were numerous and confident. The same circumstances, want of provisions principally which compelled him to fall back from Cordova to Andujar, made it absolutely necessary for him to continue his retreat towards the Sierra Morena. In the attempt to gain the passes, the army, having first, as we are informed, spiked all their cannon which they were under the necessity of abandoning, marched in detachments, with the hope of procuring provisions with greater facility; but this system rendered them more assailable, and the patriots seized every opportunity of attacking them, without risking a general engagement. An account had reached Cadiz from Seville, that a French corps, consisting of several thousand men, was attacked at Saragossa, and after three days fighting, they had been all cut to pieces. The patriots, it was reported, were equally successful in Catalonia. After several severe engagements, in which the French had lost upwards of 5000 men, they were expelled from all their posts in the town and neighborhood of Barcelona, and compelled to shut themselves up in Fort Montjuji, without the possibility of obtaining supplies or reinforcements, it was expected they would be obliged to surrender in a few days. We do not vouch for the authenticity of this latter statement. The army under the command of gen. Spencer had landed at St. Mary's, and was received by the inhabitants of Cadiz with the greatest enthusiasm. The news from Portugal, which we this day lay before our readers, is extremely interesting, as it shews that that people are united in the same glorious cause, and running the same honorable career as their neighbors. The Angelica, Portuguese schooner, capt. Francisco Gonzalver de Costa, is arrived from Oporto. She sailed on the 11th instant, and brought despatches to his excellency the Portuguese ambassador, from the Supreme Junta at that place. Two deputies came over passengers, authorised by the Provisional government to solicit such succours as will be required for the purpose of resisting the enemy, whom they hold in the utmost abhorrence. The provisional government is completely organized, and proposes a friendly alliance with Great-Britain, and the resumption of commercial relations between the two countries. It has likewise established a Gazette, in which the acts of government are to be from time to time recorded.—
PROCLAMATION. THE GENERAL OF SARAGOSSA TO THE ARAGONENE. "Conquerors of the haughty French! "ARAGONENE! You have proved yourselves to be worthy of your name. That multitude of proud warriors, triumphant in every other part of Europe, ceased to retain the character of conquerors when they came before you. You are inferior both in discipline and numbers; because one-twentieth part of our forces has not entered into action, having been incapable of uniting. But your zeal has overcome every difficulty. The musketry in which your enemies place so much confidence, are weak instruments of their power when you appear before them: you look at them with courage, and they fall at your feet. "Aragonese! the result of our first attempt has been to leave on the field of battle 18,000 enemies, composing a complete army, which had the audacity to provoke our resentment. We have had the good fortune to get possession of all the property and baggage, of which the people have been infamously plundered, in the countries through which this army passed. Our loss consists only of from 1700 to 2000 killed, and an equal number wounded: a loss bearing no comparison to the triumph we have obtained. Their precious blood is shed in the field of glory, on their own territory; and these blessed martyrs demand new victims; let us prepare for the sacrifice. Aragonese! be not impatient. The enemy against whom we fight is rash, and will afford frequent opportunities for you to exercise your skill and courage. If, especially, the lawless bands which violate our city of Madrid, and their commander Murat, should venture to approach us, we should receive the intelligence with the highest satisfaction; we would anticipate their expectations, and meet them half way. "Aragonese! if the battle of Saragossa had been gained by these intruders, we should have heard their babbling of the victories of Marengo, Austerlitz and Jena, acquired by the same valour. Altho' the conquest we have effected has been sanguinary, yet it has been glorious. Do you consider it as a trifling commencement of your future triumphs, under the powerful assistance of your illustrious leader and patron? "PALAFOX. "Head-quarters at Saragossa, 17th June, 1808."
"BENEVENTO, July 1. "Last night a general received a dispatch from Portugal by the post, from which we learn that general Junot continued shut up in the Castle."
"Austria and Russia.—Dutch papers and Petersburg Gazettes to the 20th ult. announce that the courts of Petersburg and Vienna had united in an endeavour to restrain the usurpations of Buonaparte, and particularly to request from him a revocation of his orders in regard to the Ecclesiastical States, for which purpose they have sent especial ambassadors to Paris. Austria is arming, to give weight to her remonstrances, and to resist the indignities and insults France has offered her; and we are taught to believe that Russia, although probably not prepared to press her discussions to a rupture with Buonaparte, is alarmed by his conduct, and is seriously impressed with the necessity of opposing some restraint to his ambition. The military exertions of Austria are of a nature that clearly indicate the alarm and jealousy which the conduct of Buonaparte has in her council, and at least prove that she is not insensible to the danger of her situation, if they do not go the length to manifest a disposition to resist the further progress of his usurpations. The French ambassador, Andreossy, had remonstrated on the subject of this armament, and delivered a letter written by Napoleon, from Bayonne, in which the latter declared his surprise and regret that Austria should engage in so extensive a system of preparation, at a period too, when the situation of the Continent neither called for nor justified such armament. The Austrian emperor answered, that a period of general tranquillity was alone the time for arrangements, the sole object of which was the preservation of peace, and without essentially weakening his military establishment, to introduce into it a necessary system of economy by the substitution of a less expensive description of force than the present. Austria and Russia have in conjunction, sent ministers to Paris, to remonstrate against the seizure of the Ecclesiastical states. Baron Vincent is employed by the former, and prince Wolonsky by the emperor Alexander. The report of Marshal Brune having been sent to the Temple, is revived, with the addition that Talleyrand had shared the same fate. We believe, however, that the account is undeserving credit. July 20. Most important and encouraging News. Yesterday afternoon despatches from Corunna were received by their excellencies the Gallician Deputies; and we have the happiness to add that they are of the most satisfactory nature. The lateness of the hour prevents us from entering at large upon this pleasing subject; but the following is a correct outline of the intelligence which has been received. The French army, commanded by Dupont, was attacked between Ardamiz and Montiro, after it had evacuated Cordova, on the 15th of June, and was COMPLETELY DEFEATED. Lefebvre's division was also beaten on the 15th of June, near Saragossa, by the patriots under general Palafox. EVERY MAN WAS EITHER KILLED OR TAKEN PRISONER. A communication has been established between the armies of Leon, Asturias, and Galicia, with the forces of Estramadura, so that they are enabled to act in concert. An intercourse has also been opened between Galicia and the Junta of Oporto, by which means the generals who command in Tuy and Orense have a direct interchange of infantry, cavalry, and ammunition for their respective objects. We have also received a series of Gazettes down to the 9th inst. inclusive, from which the following extracts are taken:— PROCLAMATION. THE GENERAL OF SARAGOSSA TO THE ARAGONENE. "Conquerors of the haughty French! "ARAGONENE! You have proved yourselves to be worthy of your name. That multitude of proud warriors, triumphant in every other part of Europe, ceased to retain the character of conquerors when they came before you. You are inferior both in discipline and numbers; because one-twentieth part of our forces has not entered into action, having been incapable of uniting. But your zeal has overcome every difficulty. The musketry in which your enemies place so much confidence, are weak instruments of their power when you appear before them: you look at them with courage, and they fall at your feet. "Aragonese! the result of our first attempt has been to leave on the field of battle 18,000 enemies, composing a complete army, which had the audacity to provoke our resentment. We have had the good fortune to get possession of all the property and baggage, of which the people have been infamously plundered, in the countries through which this army passed. Our loss consists only of from 1700 to 2000 killed, and an equal number wounded: a loss bearing no comparison to the triumph we have obtained. Their precious blood is shed in the field of glory, on their own territory; and these blessed martyrs demand new victims; let us prepare for the sacrifice. Aragonese! be not impatient. The enemy against whom we fight is rash, and will afford frequent opportunities for you to exercise your skill and courage. If, especially, the lawless bands which violate our city of Madrid, and their commander Murat, should venture to approach us, we should receive the intelligence with the highest satisfaction; we would anticipate their expectations, and meet them half way. "Aragonese! if the battle of Saragossa had been gained by these intruders, we should have heard their babbling of the victories of Marengo, Austerlitz and Jena, acquired by the same valour. Altho' the conquest we have effected has been sanguinary, yet it has been glorious. Do you consider it as a trifling commencement of your future triumphs, under the powerful assistance of your illustrious leader and patron? "PALAFOX. "Head-quarters at Saragossa, 17th June, 1808."
"BENEVENTO, July 1. "Last night a general received a dispatch from Portugal by the post, from which we learn that general Junot continued shut up in the Castle."
"Austria and Russia.—Dutch papers and Petersburg Gazettes to the 20th ult. announce that the courts of Petersburg and Vienna had united in an endeavour to restrain the usurpations of Buonaparte, and particularly to request from him a revocation of his orders in regard to the Ecclesiastical States, for which purpose they have sent especial ambassadors to Paris. Austria is arming, to give weight to her remonstrances, and to resist the indignities and insults France has offered her; and we are taught to believe that Russia, although probably not prepared to press her discussions to a rupture with Buonaparte, is alarmed by his conduct, and is seriously impressed with the necessity of opposing some restraint to his ambition. The military exertions of Austria are of a nature that clearly indicate the alarm and jealousy which the conduct of Buonaparte has in her council, and at least prove that she is not insensible to the danger of her situation, if they do not go the length to manifest a disposition to resist the further progress of his usurpations. The French ambassador, Andreossy, had remonstrated on the subject of this armament, and delivered a letter written by Napoleon, from Bayonne, in which the latter declared his surprise and regret that Austria should engage in so extensive a system of preparation, at a period too, when the situation of the Continent neither called for nor justified such armament. The Austrian emperor answered, that a period of general tranquillity was alone the time for arrangements, the sole object of which was the preservation of peace, and without essentially weakening his military establishment, to introduce into it a necessary system of economy by the substitution of a less expensive description of force than the present. Austria and Russia have in conjunction, sent ministers to Paris, to remonstrate against the seizure of the Ecclesiastical states. Baron Vincent is employed by the former, and prince Wolonsky by the emperor Alexander. The report of Marshal Brune having been sent to the Temple, is revived, with the addition that Talleyrand had shared the same fate. We believe, however, that the account is undeserving credit. July 20. Most important and encouraging News. Yesterday afternoon despatches from Corunna were received by their excellencies the Gallician Deputies; and we have the happiness to add that they are of the most satisfactory nature. The lateness of the hour prevents us from entering at large upon this pleasing subject; but the following is a correct outline of the intelligence which has been received. The French army, commanded by Dupont, was attacked between Ardamiz and Montiro, after it had evacuated Cordova, on the 15th of June, and was COMPLETELY DEFEATED. Lefebvre's division was also beaten on the 15th of June, near Saragossa, by the patriots under general Palafox. EVERY MAN WAS EITHER KILLED OR TAKEN PRISONER. A communication has been established between the armies of Leon, Asturias, and Galicia, with the forces of Estramadura, so that they are enabled to act in concert. An intercourse has also been opened between Galicia and the Junta of Oporto, by which means the generals who command in Tuy and Orense have a direct interchange of infantry, cavalry, and ammunition for their respective objects. We have also received a series of Gazettes down to the 9th inst. inclusive, from which the following extracts are taken:— PROCLAMATION. THE GENERAL OF SARAGOSSA TO THE ARAGONENE. "Conquerors of the haughty French! "ARAGONENE! You have proved yourselves to be worthy of your name. That multitude of proud warriors, triumphant in every other part of Europe, ceased to retain the character of conquerors when they came before you. You are inferior both in discipline and numbers; because one-twentieth part of our forces has not entered into action, having been incapable of uniting. But your zeal has overcome every difficulty. The musketry in which your enemies place so much confidence, are weak instruments of their power when you appear before them: you look at them with courage, and they fall at your feet. "Aragonese! the result of our first attempt has been to leave on the field of battle 18,000 enemies, composing a complete army, which had the audacity to provoke our resentment. We have had the good fortune to get possession of all the property and baggage, of which the people have been infamously plundered, in the countries through which this army passed. Our loss consists only of from 1700 to 2000 killed, and an equal number wounded: a loss bearing no comparison to the triumph we have obtained. Their precious blood is shed in the field of glory, on their own territory; and these blessed martyrs demand new victims; let us prepare for the sacrifice. Aragonese! be not impatient. The enemy against whom we fight is rash, and will afford frequent opportunities for you to exercise your skill and courage. If, especially, the lawless bands which violate our city of Madrid, and their commander Murat, should venture to approach us, we should receive the intelligence with the highest satisfaction; we would anticipate their expectations, and meet them half way. "Aragonese! if the battle of Saragossa had been gained by these intruders, we should have heard their babbling of the victories of Marengo, Austerlitz and Jena, acquired by the same valour. Altho' the conquest we have effected has been sanguinary, yet it has been glorious. Do you consider it as a trifling commencement of your future triumphs, under the powerful assistance of your illustrious leader and patron? "PALAFOX. "Head-quarters at Saragossa, 17th June, 1808."
"BENEVENTO, July 1. "Last night a general received a dispatch from Portugal by the post, from which we learn that general Junot continued shut up in the Castle."

The governor who was left in authority on the departure of his highness for the Brazils, is reinstated in his former situation, both out of regard for his merits and from respect to the legitimate sovereign.
General Loison, with about 3000 troops, who, we heard, had reached Amarante from Almeida, we find has fallen back about eight leagues, to Pezou Rego, and is considered in a more perilous situation; for the people of that country have at all times been the avowed and most inveterate enemies of the French, and the warmest friends and admirers of the English. If the escape of Loison is at all possible, he will have to pass over mountains and precipices hitherto deemed impassable. Before his retreat from Amarante to the place where he is now entrenched, he suffered materially from the armed populace of the neighborhood; and in answer to a proposal from the patriots, urging him to capitulate, he replied, he should surrender on honorable terms, provided a military force was brought against him, but that it would be derogatory to the character of a soldier to capitulate to a mob.
Junot's forces at Lisbon are considerably diminished, in consequence of the several detachments he has been obliged to send to different quarters. Besides the troops we hear of at Amarante, there is a division at Arouca, Figueira, and Coimbra, against whom sufficient forces had been dispatched by the supreme Junta for their reduction.
The following extract of a letter from Oporto, dated July 8, will likewise be found to possess some interest, as it indicates the general disposition of the inhabitants to be such as ought, though evincing itself in affairs of no great moment.
Extract of a letter dated July 8, 1808. "On the 18th of June, at about six o'clock in the afternoon, a few soldiers belonging to the artillery of Viana that were in Oporto, having notice that on the following day the French meant to enter that city (four French officers having already appeared, for the purpose of securing provisions for their army), immediately created an alarm, and having hoisted Portuguese colours, marched to the Ribeiro, with buzzas, and cries of "Long live the Prince Regent of Portugal." They then broke open all the depots that contained arms, which they distributed to the populace, to the amount of 20,000 men, immediately undertook to defend the place. On the following day, however, the 19th, it was found that the French troops had returned, in consequence of what had taken place, and on that night and the following day all the French inhabitants, of whatever description, were made prisoners. The soldiers then formed entrenchments, with guns, &c. at the places of Villa Nova, Ribeira, and Bandeira, and 10 days after the French prisoners, with some Portuguese in favor of their party, were sent on board the squadron off Lisbon. The government is now engaged in considering what ought to be the punishment of the latter. We have now here about 200 French prisoners, taken at Coimbra and Figueira. On the 24th of June, the populace rose in Algarve, and, it is said, had killed all the French in that part of the country. An English brig of war entered here yesterday, and will remain for sometime."
We are likewise enabled to present our readers, with the following extract of a letter from on board his Majesty's ship _____, dated off the Rock of Lisbon, June 20, which describes the proceedings of the British officers while in that quarter:
"We are at anchor close to the shore, and have the enemy's ships constantly in view; not even a fishing boat can enter the Tagus without our permission; a great shyness has long existed between Junot and admiral Siniavan; and the latter heartily wishes he could avoid the importunities of the French general, who wishes to command the navy as well as the army. All the forts on the coast between us and the city, have received every possible improvement; but still St. Julian is the only formidable one which ships entering the river must pass within pistol shot, and which is bomb proof, and contains about 5,000 troops."
"Gen. Spencer is on board the Hibernia, and admiral Otway is gone on board to consult with Sir Charles Cotton and the gallant general, whilst we are anxiously awaiting their decision."
"25th.—It is now said that the general will not allow his troops to make an attack, in consequence of some communications which he has received; — he considers his present force as insufficient to ensure a complete conquest; he therefore sailed last night in the Scout, to the southward. The Blossom and another ship are at sea, looking out for the expedition under Sir Arthur Wellesley, which I hope will arrive soon, as the Russian ships of war appear very tempting."
PORTUGUESE DOCUMENTS.
PROCLAMATION.
"Noble Citizens of this ever loyal City of Oporto." "I had the honour of being appointed your captain by the most illustrious corporation of the city, and had also that of being graciously saluted by you. I swore, and do swear, to devote my life, honours, and property, in defence of our ever beloved, and much wished for Prince Regent, Signior D. John the IVth, and of all incorruptible Portuguese. I am not going to instruct you (this has already been done by many wise and honourable pens, and tongues of greater eloquence than mine), but to stimulate you to the most sacred duties, those which our forefathers swore for us, and we did for our sons, in defence of our holy religion, our dear prince, and beloved country. We have, faithful companions, the most excellent holy shepherd, D. Antonio del Jose e Castro, who guides us, as bishop, with his most holy cross in one hand, and as general in chief, with the sword in the other. He commands us: let us follow him, and not be weak in the first steps we must take to shew him our unshaken faith, and incontestable loyalty. I do not attempt to inspire you with those sentiments, because such principles were born with us, and are inseparable from our souls. I am only going to ask you, brave and honorable comrades, that on the first opportunity that occurs you may be by my side, that we may, with the most energetic voices proclaim, as we have always done, obedience to our gracious prince, and to the wise government that in his royal name commands us, and imbue our sharp swords into the infamous blood of the vile French, and of those who in our misfortunes have taken their iniquitous and base part. Courage, honourable companions; let us exhort the ever brave, honourable, and loyal people; they sacrifice their tranquility, and risk their lives for the prince and the country. Let us
reward them equally. We are all loyal subjects; the cause is common to all; we must defend it, whether for religion, or for our desired prince. Your spirit, loyal Portuguese, is such as that of our ancestors has always been. If we are going to imitate them in the actions they performed, let us imitate them also in the example they gave us in obeying the supreme and wise government; and afterwards, the superiors that command us; because obedience is a great part of force, and disobedience, tumult, and vengeance in a private cause, weakens the whole, and renders glorious actions impossible. Let us haste, honourable colleagues, to revenge at the same time, our religion, our prince, and our country. Long live the house of Braganza!
"J. M. P. CORREA COELHO."
PROCLAMATION.
"Gentlemen Ecclesiastical, Secular, and Regulars."
"The time is now arrived when we are anxiously called upon to perform our duties, rendering thanks to the Almighty for the great benefits we have received from his clemency, in giving us this occasion of our greatest felicity. It is our duty to continually entreat Heaven for the welfare of our monarchs, and of the whole kingdom, craving peace and tranquility; I am certain that every man will so fulfil it; but, besides these duties, we are moreover obliged to defend our church, king, and country, as ecclesiasticks, as subjects, and as citizens. We were on the point of being victims to fury, as well by the horrors of imprisonment, as by the guillotine. Our countrymen were emigrating for the purpose of adding to the number of those unhappy victims, who with hasty steps are meeting death for the security of the crown on the head of the tyrannical usurper of Europe, and we all were destined to remain in the slavery of the ambitious enemy of religion, without faith, without laws, and without morality. Thanks be to Heaven, which has helped us to throw off this yoke. The good order, and the best regulated measures of our supreme government, joined to the valour of the nation, will secure our cause. It is God who inspires us. Let us, ecclesiasticks, let us march against the enemy, to defend the country, our properties, and nation, from the infamy they labour under. The junta of the supreme government enjoins, that all ecclesiasticks shall form themselves into an armed body, to serve as the garrison of this town while the seculars march against the enemy, the dean of the cathedral as the colonel of this distinct body. It is, therefore, to him that all the members of this corporation must direct themselves, for the purpose of enlisting, and being formed into companies, with the respective officers, who are to be taken out of the same corporation, none being reserved for the churches but such as are indispensably necessary for the divine worship. Let us hasten: the Almighty will give us aid. Long live our Prince Regent! Long live the valiant Portuguese."
"Luis Pedro de Andrade Bredrod, "Dean of the Chapter."
"Oporto, June 24."
EDICT.
"The provisional junta of the supreme government erected in this city, having ordered to be newly organized the two regiments of the garrison of the city, who had been disbanded and dissolved by the intruding French government, with the view of oppressing our liberty; and wishing to create other new regiments, and that, as far as necessary, to establish a respectable force, that may secure in this city itself, and throughout the whole kingdom, the happy reign of his royal highness our Prince Regent, so gloriously restored by the valiant and loyal Portuguese hearts, does not judge it necessary, considering the very laudable national ardour, to order conscriptional recruits or levies to be made for that purpose; and on the well grounded hope that the valiant Portuguese youth will run cheerfully to enlist themselves in the said regiments of this city, it assures, by this edict, to all those who will so enlist themselves within the space of twenty days, to be counted from this date, not only the due reward of the service they may do, in case they should wish to continue in it, but likewise an honourable discharge to all those who voluntarily should apply for it when the present exigencies are over, which shall be given them by their respective commanding officers, without any other further order of dispatch but this present edict; and they are to receive during their service the pay which is mentioned in the edict of the 20th of this month."
"THE BISHOP, President and Governor. "Oporto, June 25."
THE POPE.
Answer of his Eminence Cardinal Gabrielli, first Secretary of State, to the note of his Excellency M. Champagny, addressed to M. le Fevre, Charge d'Affairs from the Emperor of France, dated April 19, 1808.
After your excellency had made known to the holy father, that it was the decided wish of his majesty the emperor and king, that he should enter into an offensive and defensive league with the other powers of Italy, as had been declared by M. Champagny to the Cardinal Caprara, by note of the 3d current, the dispatch of the said cardinal has been received, which brought the original note of the above minister. The holy father, after having attentively read and considered the said document, has ordered Cardinal Gabrielli, first secretary of state, to make known to your excellency his holiness's sentiments on its contents; beginning with that which forms the cardinal point among all the others. His holiness has seen with pain, that even the final proposition therein contained of the offensive and defensive league, should be accompanied with the threat of depriving him of his temporal dominions in case of his non-compliance. If worldly considerations had at all influenced the conduct of the holy father, he would, from the first, have yielded to the wish of his majesty, and not have exposed himself to suffer so many calamities; but the holy father is regulated alone by the consideration due to his duty and his conscience, both have prevented him from agreeing to the federation, and they equally hinder him from consenting to the offensive and defensive league, which differs but in name; its nature, however, does not except any prince, to whom the pope, according to the circumstances of the times, might not become an enemy. His holiness feels, moreover, that this article, far from improving, detracts from his situation. In the articles presented to Cardinal de Bayan, the federation was proposed as alone against heretics and the English. But this is couched in
general terms, pointing out no people as an enemy, yet excluding no government, no nation, from the contingency of becoming one. If, then, his holiness declined from conscientious motives to be a party to that federation, so is he equally withheld from this league. The holy father would not merely bind himself to a defence, but to an aggression. Then would be seen the minister of the God of peace placing himself in a state of perpetual warfare; then would be seen their common father in arms against his children, and the head of the church exposing himself, by his own act, to a deprivation of his spiritual connection with the catholicks of those powers against which the league would make imperative on him to act hostily. How then can his holiness shake off his power and natural character, and sacrifice, as must be the consequence the interest of religion? His holiness, unlike other princes, is invested with a two fold character, namely of a sovereign pontiff, and a temporal sovereign, and has given repeated evidence, that he cannot by virtue of his second qualification, enter into engagements which would lead to results militating against his first and most important office, and injuring the religion of which he is the head, the propagator, and the avenger. His holiness, therefore, cannot enter into any offensive and defensive league, which would by a permanent, and progressive system, drag him into hostility against all those powers, upon which his majesty may think proper to make war; since the Italian States, now dependent upon his majesty, can never avoid taking part in such wars. His holiness would consequently be obliged to become a party in them by virtue of this league. Such an arrangement must begin to be acted upon from this moment, and against any catholic prince; thus waging war against him without a motive. Farther it must be waged against all those powers, whether catholic or not, who may, upon whatever grounds, be the enemies of any Italian prince. Thus is the head of the church, accustomed as he is to rule his estates in peace, driven in a moment to a state of warfare, offensive against hostile powers, and defensive of the others. This engagement is too repugnant to the sacred duties of his holiness, and too injurious to the interests of religion, to be entered into by the head of that religion. His holiness feels that it would be a dereliction of truth to enter into the league; he would announce by such a resolution, his refusal of any accommodation, any peace with the emperor, and would ever declare hostilities against him. How could it even be supposed, that his holiness should be capable of declaring war against any power? He has long been enduring the most hostile treatment, and is therefore prepared to endure the threatened loss of his temporal dominions. Heaven is witness of the purity of his holiness' intentions, and the world will judge if it was possible to have conceived so extraordinary a scheme.
Ardently desiring to compromise and be in peace with his majesty, he manifested in his note of the 28th of January last, his compliance, as far as it was possible to comply; his majesty does not practice all those condescensions, which he might practice toward the holy see; he persists inexorably in demanding what his holiness, neither can or will accede to, namely in leading him to a war, and to a perpetual aggressive war, under the pretence of securing the tranquility of Italy. What can Italy have to fear if his holiness should not enter into the proposed league? Surrounded as the Papal dominions are by those of his majesty, no rational fear could be entertained but of the ports; yet his holiness having offered to shut them, during the present war against France, and to guard the coast, he thus proposed to contribute, as far as was in his power, without betraying his sacred duties, to the security and tranquility of Italy. If in spite of all this, his majesty shall take possession, as he has threatened, of the Papal dominions, respected by all even the most powerful monarchy, during a space of ten centuries and upwards, and shall overturn the government, his holiness will be unable to prevent this spoliation, and can only in better affliction of heart, lament the evil which his majesty will commit in the sight of God; trusting in whose protection, his holiness will remain in perfect tranquility, enjoying the consciousness of not having brought on this disaster by imprudence, or by obstinacy, but to preserve the independence of that sovereignty which he ought to transmit, uninjured to his successors, as he received it; and to maintain in its integrity, that he may secure the universal concurrence of all princes, so necessary to the welfare of religion. For this fidelity to his sacred duties, his holiness will receive consolation from the words of his divine master, "Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake."
With respect to the article relating to the dismissal of the cardinals, his holiness, in the complaints alleged, had no need of examining the principle of their allegiance. Presuming on that freedom which the rights of nations allow to every man, to live under that sky which is most congenial to him; presuming on that new allegiance acquired by the domicile of many years, his holiness remarks, that primitive allegiance cannot avail against the sacred obligations undertaken by the cardinals in the church of God, the oaths they take on receiving the purple, and their eminent office of counsellors to the sovereign pontiff in his spiritual concerns; and that, therefore they cannot be torn from his bosom. With regard to the cessation of the functions of the legate, and to his departure, his holiness could hardly have expected that they would have been attributed to the motives assigned in M. Champagny's note. His holiness will repeat them once more. After having tried every method to recal his majesty to his previous sentiments towards the papal see, and to concert the desired reparation of so many religious innovations; after having endured, for such a length of time, with unsubsided patience, and with unalterable meekness, so many outrages and insults; after having seen how fruitless were all the remonstrances urged against the hostile proceedings of the French; after having peaceably borne the humiliation of imprisonment; and seeing these insults, these contemptuous violations, increase with every hour, his holiness found it necessary, though with the deepest regret, to determine on the recal of his legate in order to overthrow, at least, in the face of the world, the false and scandalous opinion that whatever might occur, even the most flagrant wrongs, would receive his tacit consent. In this very real, the precise period of which could not have been anticipated by his holiness, he professed, along with those constant affectionate regards which he entertained for his majesty, that could he but consent to the
demand of the evacuation of Rome, and be satisfied with those concessions which are compatible with the duties of his holiness, the legate might continue, in conformity with his instructions, to exercise his functions.—But his majesty proved inflexible, and instead of receding a single step, preferred the discontinuance of the legation, and the departure of the pontifical representative. It is not, therefore, his holiness, who by this hypothetical recal of his legate, has declared war against the emperor; it is the emperor who chooses to declare war against his holiness; and not content with declaring it against his temporal sovereignty, he threatens to raise in his spiritual, a wall of division between the catholicks of France and the sovereign pontiff, in the assurance, according to M. Champagny's note, that the cardinal legate having given up his functions, the Gallican church resumed its doctrine in all its integrity. His holiness has too good an opinion of the illustrious clergy of France to doubt that the Gallican church, however jealous of its prerogatives, is yet so attached to the chair of St. Peter, that it will maintain itself unshaken in its true principles, without asserting rights, which it does not and cannot possess; nor become schismatic, by separating itself from the catholic unity.—It is not then—the repetition is important—it is not his holiness who seeks the rupture. A pacific prince, notwithstanding he was obliged to witness the spoliation, in defiance of all right, of his states of Benevento and Ponte Corvo; notwithstanding his enormous expense of maintaining French troops; notwithstanding the usurpation of his capital, the usurpation of almost all his sovereign rights; notwithstanding the violent dismissal of so many spiritual persons, composing his holy senate; and notwithstanding all the other acts, by which his dignity has been degraded, all that his holiness did was to command his people when the French army entered Rome, to shew it respect; all that his holiness did was to receive it in the most hospitable manner, and implore of his majesty, in the mean time, relief from so many aggravated evils; and all that his holiness now does in this extremity is, to mourn between the vestibule and the altar, invoking the pity of heaven upon his people, and that by a return to better counsels, the most potent emperor Napoleon will not suffer the inheritance of the Roman see, given by providence to the head of the catholic church in full enjoyment, to be lost and rooted out.—Thus has his holiness made war! Thus has he conducted himself to the present hour towards his majesty, however distressing and unfortunate has been the result. Still his holiness will cherish the hope that his majesty, rejecting the counsels of the enemies of the holy see, who have had recourse to every art to change his disposition, will revert to their former friendly correspondence, and be satisfied with the concessions made in the note of the 28th of January. If, by the hidden purposes of the Most High, this should not take place, and his majesty regardless of his own glory, and deaf to the calls of justice, should put his threats in execution, and take possession of the states of the church by right of conquest, overturning the government in consequence, his holiness will be unable to remedy such fatal occurrences, but he solemnly declares, that the first will not be a conquest, as his holiness is in peace with all the world, but will be an usurpation more violent than history can furnish; and the second will not be the result of conquest, but that of usurpation. He declares, at the same time, that it will not be the work of political genius and illumination, but an awful visitation of that God from whom all sovereignty is derived, and especially that given to the head of the church. Bowing, in that event, with profound adoration to the decrees of heaven, his holiness will find consolation in reflecting that the creator and redeemer willed these things, and that all concurs to accomplish his purposes when his appointed time arrives. This is the answer which the undersigned is commanded by his holiness to give to the note of M. Champagny, and to communicate to your excellency.
CARDINAL GABRIELLI.
SAMUEL J. DYCHER,
FROM LONDON, Informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends carrying on the following Branches of Carving and Gilding, viz.
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a number of Looking-Glass, Picture Frames, Ornaments, &c. wanting repair and re-gilding, and a risk of sending such articles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being present to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the artist Batters himself a liberal publick will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to.
Prints, Needle Work, and Drawings, framed in burnish gold; black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings cleaned.
D. has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of persons in ascertaining the day of every month for 2300 years to come in a second of time, also to give the day that any person was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third plate is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 6, and 8 dollars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchasers will be taught their use in a few minutes.
The likeness of GEN. JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likeness of the Rev. HENRY HOLCOMBE; the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal publick to encourage the artist in his profession.
Bed and Window CORNICE made to any pattern. N. B. One of the persons in the business is in possession of finally eradicating that dreadful malady the GRAVEL; the stone is dissolved let the magnitude of it be ever so great, by a decoction of simple roots; many valuable lives are lost by the operation of cutting. The Poor cured gratis, and persons at a distance supplied with directions. Orders sent to No. 53, Main-street, opposite Mrs Street's, will be attended to. September 12.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Will give CASH for 5000 bushels good White CORN.
And offer for Sale, Hollands Gin, Country do. Muscovado Sugar, Prime Smithfield and Carolina Pork, Fresh Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas, Also,
A general assortment of Dry Goods, which they will sell on the lowest terms, for cash or approved Notes.
WANTED, About eight likely HANDS, to whom liberal wages will be given. Apply as above. September 12.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 14, 1808.
The ship Arno, Captain Kempton, from Liverpool, bound to Baltimore, having put into Hampton Roads, we procured for a short time London papers, which came by her as late as the Twentieth of July...
In addition to the extracts which we have made, we noticed the arrival of two envoys from the Grand Signior, at London, soliciting aid against the plans of Buonaparte...
Of the views of Russia and Austria towards France, our readers are referred to our London extracts.
Buonaparte's conduct towards Spain and the Pope, the latter in particular, appears to have excited a general sensation of abhorrence.
Our advices from Spain (via London,) are not so late as those which have been received at Boston, and also published in this day's paper.
In the papers received by captain Walker's packet from Baltimore, we notice that upon the authority of information, said to be brought by a vessel arrived on the 15th August at a port in Nova-Scotia, in 29 days from Glasgow...
Mr. Jefferson has answered the Newburyport petition, for raising the embargo, and which is, it is said, unfavourable to the views of the petitioners.
New-Hampshire and Rhode-Island Elections confirmed federal; no information of the Vermont Election.
A New-York paper of the 9th states, that JAMES SULLIVAN, Esq. Governor of Massachusetts, is dead.
[COMMUNICATED.]
DIED—At Martinsburg, in this state, on the 3d instant, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, Mrs. FRANCES B. SOUTHGATE, the truly amiable consort of Mr. John Southgate.
In her death, society is deprived of one of its brightest ornaments; her family, relatives, and friends of a most kind, affectionate and pious companion, and the poor of this place of a most benevolent and tender benefactress.
Her conduct through life was ever guided by her duty, and the rules and precepts of the gospel; and her death exhibited a lively and animating example, of the anticipation of its promised reward.
IMPORTANT.
Extract of a letter from a highly respectable gentleman at Bayonne, under date of the 27th June, to a gentleman in Baltimore.
"It is apprehended a general embargo on all American ships in France will soon take place. SIXTY TWO American vessels have been of late condemned by the Conseil des Prizes at Paris. God knows how all this will end! Let us hope, however, that political matters may not be pushed to extremes."
(Communicated for the North American.)
BORDEAUX PRICE CURRENT, July 6, 1808
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Coffee, Cochineal, Indigo, India, Louisiana, Pepper, Cotton, West-India, Louisiana, Georgia short, Sugars, Logwood, Tobacco.
LATEST FROM SPAIN.
Boston, September 5.
On Saturday, arrived the last sailing ship Arcturus, capt. Main, in 48 days from St. Sebastians. Among the passengers in this ship, came P. R. Livingston, esq. who is the bearer of several sets of dispatches from the French government to our own.
The general complexion of affairs in Spain, is said, by several of the passengers, to be highly flattering; that no doubts were entertained of the final success of the Spanish patriots; that the armies were filling up with great alacrity; that arms and ammunition were continually arriving, and the collected force, when arranged and supplied with military stores, would far exceed any force or body of men, Buonaparte could bring against them...
All the provinces of Spain are in a state of revolution, and have actually declared war against France, except Guipusoa, Biscay, Alava and Navarre; there being so near and immediately under the power of France, have not as yet taken up arms; but only wait for a favourable moment to join in the common cause...
There is but little doubt that gen. Dupont with about 17,000 men who passed the mountain of Sierra Morena, towards Seville and Cadiz, has been entirely defeated at Cordova and Andujar.
In consequence of the disasters of the French, a rendezvous of 17,000 men had been ordered at Burgos, and 3 or 4,000 men (French) had abandoned Santander, after being in possession of that town for some weeks. The French continued in possession of Madrid, when the Arcturus sailed, as well as of Valladolid, Burgos, Victoria, Pamplona, and St. Sebastians; but a considerable army from Galicia and Andalusia, was said to be marching towards Madrid.
Palafax the commander of the Spanish troops which took up arms against the French—is unmarried—about 32 years of age, youngest of 3 sons of a Marquis of that name, a family distinguished in the annals of Spain; he was a brigadier in the king's body guard, and went with the young king Ferdinand the 7th to Bayonne, where foreseeing what was to pass, escaped to Saragossa in Arragon, his native town, and put himself at their head.
Altho' the city of Barcelona is in possession of the French, the province of Catalonia is mostly under arms, and have had several successful skirmishes.
There appears great mortality at Madrid among the French soldiers, as well as desertion to the Spanish side. The French officers have on various occasions expressed their dislike and regret to march against the Spaniards, in so unjust a cause. Almost all the French troops now in Spain & Portugal, supposed about 120,000, are young, and of the last conscription, and let the issue be what it may, many cannot in all calculations return, or escape from slaughter.
Some days out from St. Sebastians, passed a convoy of 75 sail from Cork, with 10,000 troops on board, under gen. Wellesley; was boarded and in-
formed they were bound to join the Spaniards and Portuguese against gen. Junot.
It appears from the latest accounts, that the Spanish war is exceedingly unpopular in France; that the Spanish royal family had been sent into the interior of France; that the troops lately sent into Spain by Buonaparte's orders were principally new and untrained conscripts; that Murat was still at Bayonne, and much indisposed; that the direct road from Bayonne to Madrid was in possession of the French, but was the only communication they had between the two countries.
Milan Decree enforced.
We have received by the Arcturus three of the first condemnations by the council of prizes at Paris, of American vessels and cargoes, taken under the Milan decree of the 17th December. The first, on the 8th June (the first sitting) is the brig George, of Newburyport, capt. Bray, (late capt. Hale,) from Labrador to Bilbao, with fish and some oil, papers endorsed by the British, and being far north and in want of provisions and water, put into Falmouth for a supply, where the British government, seeing the injustice of the endorsement, granted a pass for the original destination and from further detention by British ships.
The second is the brig Vengeance of Salem, capt. Ward Chipman, owned by Wm. Gray, esq. condemned on the 15th June (the second sitting) bound with tobacco from Norfolk (from whence she sailed on the 4th December) for Bilbao, was endorsed on the 30th same month by the Ins frigate, captain Tower. On the same night escaped and bore away for Bilbao. On the 6th January came to anchor at San Antonio; lost an anchor and run for Bilbao, and was taken by the same boat off said port of Bilbao, on the 7th, and sent into Passage in Spain. The cargo was worth 180,000 dollars at the time of condemnation. Her cargo, consisting of about 180 hds. of tobacco, would have brought one dollar per pound.
The third is the ship Mars, of New-York, Charles Henry, master, condemned on the 15th June, bound from Savannah (whence she sailed the 4th January) for London, laden with rice and cotton. On the 4th Feb. in about lat. 49, 18, N. long. 11, W. was captured by a French privateer off Rochelle, and sent to Passage in Spain. Capt. H. had not his papers endorsed, nor did he see or speak with any English or other vessel.
Captains Henry and Chipman are passengers in the Arcturus.
All the foregoing are facts, and may be relied on. It appears that after the date of the Milan decree, and perhaps at the time of Mr. Champagny's letter to Mr. Armstrong an order was given to the council of prizes not to proceed on American cases; but soon after the arrival of the Osage a counter order was given; and the three cited vessels were condemned with many others at the first and second sittings, being every Thursday, weekly. Most of the valuable vessels and cargoes were condemned on those days.
It was rumored that a suspension took place in the council of prizes; but two gentlemen passengers per the Arcturus, saw a letter from Paris the day before their sailing, to a French gentleman at St. Sebastians, saying, that altho' it was supposed the council would not condemn any more, yet since the 15th of June, six more American vessels and cargoes had been condemned.
Among other remarkable cases, one is worthy to be noticed. A Salem brig, the Hipsy and Jane, was endorsed off the Cordovan on the 31 December, escaped the vigilance of the English and ran into Bayonne on the 6th; unloaded, and the captain went to Bordeaux to consult and sell his cargo. On the 25th of the same month the government seized the vessel and cargo, under the Milan decree of the 17th December, twelve days after the arrival of the vessel in port, and will no doubt condemn her—valued at 60,000 dollars.
CAPTAINS BRAY & CHIPMAN.
Gentlemen—It gives me much pain to inform you, in answer to your letters of the 6th inst. that on recurring to the proceedings of the council of prizes, I find your vessels and cargoes have both been condemned. The one on the 8th and the other on the 15th inst. The reasons assigned for condemning the George, are, "because having been stopped by a British cruiser, she was carried into Falmouth, from which place she sailed with a king's licence." For condemning the Vengeance "because she has been visited by British cruisers."
It is the duty of the agent of prize causes to give you all necessary information on this subject. Permit me therefore to refer you to him. I am, gentlemen, your obedient humble servant.
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG. The following translations are made from Spanish papers, received by the Arcturus, from St. Sebastians.
Extract from the Gazette Extraordinary of Saragossa, of the 20th of June.
On the 17th a Spanish soldier, who had been a prisoner to the French, delivered a letter directed to the administrators of Saragossa, which had been given him by the French general Lefevre to be placed in the hands of his excellency Palafax. The same soldier brought with him sedition proclamations printed in Bayonne in the Spanish language which were delivered to him by the French general. The letter was sent without breaking the seal, to his excellency, who has given the following answer, which was sent this day to the enemy's camp.
Saragossa, at my head quarters, 18th June. If his majesty, the emperor, sends you general, to establish the tranquility of this country which it has never lost, the cares you take are very useless. If I ought to answer the confidence placed in me by the valiant people of Arragon, who drew me from my retirement to place their interests in my hands; I certainly should not fulfil my duty by abandoning them at the appearance of a friendship so deceitful. My sword guards the gates of its capital and my honour is answerable for its security. This labour should not be the lot of those troops, who are yet fatigued from their exertions on the 15th and 16th, they will be found, however, active in their ranks, I shall be so in my exertions.
The spirit of the Spanish nation, roused by their numerous wrongs is far from being appeased—it continues to rise. The spies paid by your excellency are faithless; agrarian part of Catalonia has placed itself under my command; the same has
been done by not a less part of Castile: The captains general of this and of Valencia are united with me: Galicia, Estremadura, Asturias and the four kingdoms of Arragon are resolved to revenge their sufferings: The French troops commit atrocities unworthy of men; they rob, insult and murder worthy people who have done them no injury; they outrage religion, burning the sacred images in an unheard-of manner. Neither this, nor the tone your excellency adopts, even after the days of the 15th and 16th, are proper to satisfy a valiant people. Your excellency may do what you please, I shall do what I ought.
Y. H. S. JOSE PALAFOSY MELE. General of the troops of Arragon.
* Referring to the battle of the 15th, mentioned in our first page. Ed. Ledg.
PAMPLONA, June 29.
The Gazette of the 20th announces that the French army had lost 4000 men killed, since its entrance into that kingdom, independent of wounded, prisoners and deserters. The Gazette of the 24th, as-ures that a detachment of 2000 men, who were marching towards Epila, and who indeed entered, were so completely destroyed that there only remained 400 who could flee. That of the 25th relates another famous action in Saragossa whose result has been so favourable that we are assured that gen. Lefevre, can have at the most only 2500 men, of the 22000 who marched from that place, and Lagrange. Indeed God protects our cause, since the Spaniards perform miracles never known in a people undisciplined.
A courier from gen. Lefevre, has been intercepted in which he declares to the emperor his want of men, but requests all the kingdoms might be declared already reduced to obedience. Notwithstanding this news, formidable trains of artillery continue to leave this city destined for Arragon, as well as bombs, &c.
A letter of the 24th July, states that in Saragossa, on the 26th ult. a shell from the French camp fell in the square of St. Domingo, which so enraged the inhabitants they rushed to the field of battle, routed the enemy, pursuing them 7 leagues, and became masters of 27 pieces of cannon, with all their baggage.
On the 28th, 29th and 30th there was a violent cannonading, but the result is not known, a person however who came yesterday from P. assures us that gen. Lefevre, with the few men left him surrendered and that the escort with provisions and ammunition destined for his camp, had been taken by the Arragonians with 45 baggage waggons.
Gazette Extraordinary
Saragossa, July 1.
By an express which left Valencia on the 30th June, we have officially the rare news that the French army, commanded by gen. Murat having attacked that city on the 28th or the same month, were received by such a dreadful fire from the batteries for the space of seven hours, that after having been routed, and their dead bodies covering the ground in the neighbourhood, they precipitately abandoned the field, and in the utmost confusion, without provisions and without force, took the road to Madrid, in which the main body of the Valencian army is waiting to cut off their retreat, so that not one of those who remain can escape.
We have also received, by the courier of to-day, information that the remains of the army of 10000 men, who entered Andalusia under the command of general Dupont, has retreated to Adujar, and that it is reduced to only 6000. That on the 22d of June they were within the distance of two leagues from the first division of the vanguard of the Spanish army of that kingdom, commanded by gen. Campignoni; and that the day following it would be joined by the 2d division under gen. Castanos, for the purpose of attacking and entirely destroying Dupont.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
S'b'r President, Walker, 24 hours from Baltimore. In Hampton Roads bound to Baltimore, ship Arno, Kempton, 51 days from Liverpool, with a cargo of Dry Goods.
Ship Hero, —, 50 days from Liverpool, bound to City Point.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms.
That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-House, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to
John Granbery.
September 14
New Family Flour and Corn.
Just received, (a-float).
Martin's double brand FLOUR, from new wheat, in whole and half barrels, and 250 barrels CORN—For Sale by
J. B. Crosbie.
September 14.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory—He has also Seal Leather, which has been in use seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity.
He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
ALSO, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. September 14.
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to
Richard Blw.
William Commack, or
Samuel Proctor, Overseer.
September 12.
A handsome GIG for Sale.
Apply to
J. & W. Cook, No. 69, Church-street. September 12.
FERGUSON'S Packet will sail for Baltimore first fair wind. Sept. 12.

TRIAL OF COMMODORE BARRON.
As soon as a sufficient number of Subscriptions are procured, to defray the cost of the Paper, WILL BE PUBLISHED, AT THE LEDGER OFFICE,
NORFOLK, THE WHOLE PROCEEDINGS IN THE TRIALS OF Commodore JAMES BARRON, Capt. CHARLES GORDON, Commandant of the United States' frigate Chesapeake, JOHN HALL, Esq. Captain of Marines, and WILLIAM HOOK, Gunner.
These Trials will be found highly interesting to the public in general, and to the Officers of the United States' Navy in particular. Every circumstance relative to the important affair, which gave occasion for these Trials, will be found detailed with great exactness; and many official documents which have not yet been published will appear with this work. The interest which the nation has taken in this affair, and the circumstances connected with it, render it unnecessary that the Publisher should offer any remarks upon the value of the work. Officers of the Navy will be greatly interested in having the proceedings of the most important Trials that have occurred in the service.
The Publisher has been favoured with a record of the proceedings; he will pay particular attention to the correct execution of the work, which is expected will contain from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pages, octavo.
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At a Court held for Northampton County, the 11th day of July, 1808.
Thomas D. Simkins and William Simkins, an infant by Thomas D. Simkins, his guardian, Complainants , Against Coventon Simkins, John Simkins, John Brickhouse, Junior, and George Lewis, Defendants . The complainants have filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Coventon Simkins one of the defendants, is out of this commonwealth, it is ordered, that the said Coventon Simkins do enter his appearance to this suit on the first day of November Court next, and give security for performing the decree that may be made in this case, or the Court will on that day proceed in the suit like manner as if an appearance had been entered; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County, and published in the Publick Ledger for two months successively. Teste, Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Complainant , Against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased, Defendant . The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough. A Copy, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808.
Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs , Against Mary Slater, widow and devisee for life of John Slater, deceased, Richard and William S. Slater, sons and devisees of the said John Slater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executors of John Slater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Slater, 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.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1806. This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns impart his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in.—The gentleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances. He left his native country in March 1806.—He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740, and married M. E. His brother John who was elder than him, had died before his twin sisters were C. & A. of whom the former was dead before 1806. He was born in the parish of B. where the estate of his ancestors is. Educated at L. in the county of R and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia. July 15.
NOTICE.
The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent—all those indebted as well as those who have claims against them, are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or J. B. Cunningham, who are fully authorised to liquidate the business of said concern. William Pennock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham. Norfolk, July 15, 1808. The business heretofore carried on by the aforesaid will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of Wilson & Cunningham. Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickels at the stomach, severe head aches, &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 so much 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 from the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION. Mr. DYOOTT, 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 aches, 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. DYOOTT, 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 head 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. DYOOTT, August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I will 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 my office 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. DYOOTT, November 11.
WILLIAM PENNOCK
Has removed his Counting-Room to No. 4. on his own wharf. July 29.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808.
Cornelius Cruywegan, Complainant , Against Maritz Boetzells and Moses Myers, Defendants . The defendant Maritz Boetzells not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Boetzells, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Boetzells in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
Two thousand Spanish HIDES,
For Sale by William Plume, & Co. Type 6.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the attention of the medical profession. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescriptions in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been so often evidenced, by numerous and unimpeachable evidences, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtues of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vended, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-Street, Philadelphia. The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton.
I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wife was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed. I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plum-Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatism pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatism affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR. The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO. Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking.
prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse. The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. Where also may be had, The IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
NOTICE.
All persons are forewarned from crediting my Wife CATHARINE IVES, on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from this date. The utmost rigour of the law will be enforced against any one who is detected in harbouring her. Robert Ives. August 24.
NOTICE.
Is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of THOMAS BARK, deceased, that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 1st of December next, properly attested; all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought indiscriminately—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by Peter Foster, Executor. August 24.
Ten Dollars Reward
For Negro ALECK, purchased of Mr. Hubbard of this place, of a very dark complexion, has lost his upper fore teeth; had on when he went away a coarse check shirt and cassimere pantaloons, long coat and white hat; he was seen near Tappahannock, Ferry, York, where I suspect he is still lurking, or at Williamsburg where he has a wife. George Veale. August 22.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory,
No. 70, MAIN-STREET. The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cos-sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 19th day of July, 1808.
Alexander Love, Plaintiff , Against Alexander Falconer, and John Hamill, Defendants . IN CHANCERY. The Defendant Falconer, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of November Court next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper of the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County. A Copy, Teste, Wm. Wilson, Jun. C. N. C.
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.
Norfolk Drawbridge.
The Directors have declared a dividend of Fifty Six Cents on the Stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 10th inst. which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th August next. William Cammack, Treasurer. July 13.
LANDING
This Day from the schooner Adventure and brig Eliza, 55 hhds. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by Moses Myers. July 6.
We have for SALE on our Wharf,
200 hogheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 238 bags Gualdape Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt Jamaica Coffee, in hhds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Laguire do. 30 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Peas, 8500 do. St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Is and, 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 40 hhds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. July 13.
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.
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 SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by
the hoghead, 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. 19.
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, Gentlemens' 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.
For RENT,
The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24.
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. 30.
Fresh Imperial TEA.
Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation.—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 80 barrels and a few hogheads 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 Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26.
FOR SALE,
30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.