Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-08-19 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLIC LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAURA.
VOL. VI.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 19, 1809.
NO. 14]
From the Connecticut Mirror.
A great effort is once more making by the foreign presses in this country, to throw us into the arms of France. Duane, and others, are zealously engaged in the business; and every attempt is made, to rouse all the vile passions of human nature, to aid in the accomplishment of their desperate purpose.
The extravagancies, injustice, cruelties, and desolations, of revolutionary France, have been so long, and so universally practised, that mankind at length appear to view them with a kind of indifference, as events in the ordinary course of nature.
It will be recollected, that in the year 1799, this conqueror of Europe, deserted his army in Egypt, took passage in a vessel bound to France, with great difficulty escaped the British cruisers in the Mediterranean, and landed alone in France.
The means by which these astonishing events have been produced, are of the most formidable kind—corruption and arms; and the latter, terrible as they are, are much less to be dreaded than the former.
Reflections of this sort are gloomy enough; but if the above remarks are just and true, unpleasant as the subject may be, it is a duty to press it on the public attention.
Mr. Erskine's instructions have been published by the British government, and are now circulated through our papers. Whether he had other, or further instructions, remains to be ascertained.
Baptist Irvine, the gentleman Editor of the Baltimore Whig, and, as we take it, a foreigner, insists upon it, that the British ministry, in declaring that Mr. Erskine's arrangement was not authorised by his instructions, have committed the crime of perjury.
In the Aurora of July 26th 1809, is the following paragraph. "The American publick was at first told, by the prints in British pay, that the whole of the misunderstanding was Mr. Erskine's."
We republish the above, for the purpose of adding our "desire" for once, to Duane's, that the above declaration may be remembered.
A story is travelling through the democratic papers, which charges col. Pickering with having corresponded with the British ministry through the medium of Mr. Williams, a native of this country resident in London, on the subject of dividing the United States, and placing the northern section under the protection of the British government.
From the New York Evening Post.
SECOND LETTER. The following letter is the other that I promised on Saturday. I was mistaken, I find, in saying that the second letter was written after the news of the arrangement between Mr. Smith and Mr. Erskine.
26th of April, which the writer singularly enough supposes to have been issued in pursuance of an arrangement between the British government and Mr. Pinkney.
This letter is written with less ability and possessionless interest than the other; could we but see the third which is promised in the close of this, but which will not probably appear, at least not at present, we should be put in possession of a key to unlock, completely, the secrets of the French cabinet in respect to this country.
Second letter to Monsieur Le Comte de *** on the arrangement concluded between the Americans and English.
Iiacoos intra muros peccatur et extra. In my first letter, Monsieur le Comte, I told you my sentiments of the raising of the embargo in the United States. I considered that measure as extremely favourable to the English commerce, or rather as its plank of safety.
Neither you nor I, nor any person in the least degree acquainted with what passes in England, the character of the people, the parliamentary debates, the stratagems of ministers, the pretended combats of parties, always at bottom agreeing on every thing which tends to the pecuniary interest of the nation;
For this purpose, I have only to put in the margin some very simple reflections on the crafty reasoning with which he accompanies his news; all your doubts will be speedily removed, as mine were.
(a) On the 26th of April, the orders in council of the 11th November, 1807, of the 25th of the same month, of the 18th December, 1807, and 13th March 1809, relative to the commerce and navigation of the United States were revoked and annulled.
Certainly after having sounded so loudly the importance and the advantages of your orders in council; after having maintained them until now, notwithstanding universal complaints, confess that very imperious motives were necessary to make you renounce them.
The same day, a new order of council determines the conditions under which the United States may trade with other nations.
Always the tone of masters even when you have need of the assistance of others; but this is an old and bad custom among you; and surely, should there not be something concealed?
It is decided that the ports of France and Holland, and their colonies, plantations and dependencies; the ports of Italy to the north of Orbitello and Passaro; the port of Barcelona, the bay of Roses, in Spain, the coast of Biscay from St. Andero to Fontarabia, shall be considered as being in a state of the most rigorous blockade.
In fact to open to the Americans all the ports of the globe indiscriminately, to permit them to go to those belonging to or under the control of France, after having yourselves raised the obstacles which prevented them, would not that be throwing off the mask too openly?
(a) I am particularly desired to take notice where the quotations begin and end—Ed. P. (b) This alludes to a ceremony which is said to be the Dutch are obliged to undergo before they can be admitted into the ports of Japan.
them, must naturally produce quite contrary effects between them and us. How then were you to draw from their flag all the aid which you must have expected from it?
By reflecting on it a little, this suspicion appears to me to acquire a considerable degree of probability.
A new order in council was made on the same day that you revoked the others. How could the American negotiator, when demanding, when obtaining the revocation of the old orders, have acknowledged the legality of the new, if it had not been tacitly agreed between you and him, that the latter should only be pro forma, as in fact it is;
Be not uneasy on that head, and let the partisans of the ministry enjoy a triumph, which you heartily partake. Nothing is less uncertain than the issue of Pinkney. He has given it with joy, believing that he promotes the interest of his own country in promoting the interest of yours, and we shall soon see that he was before hand sufficiently sure of the approbation of his government.
It depends upon the French government to change the effect of all these measures, and perhaps to turn them against themselves. The commerce of the United States tends towards the ports of France. It will readily enter them, ridiculing our rigorous orders and our vain precautions.
Vessels of that nation entered our ports, at the very moment when we learned that the bill which forbade all commerce with England was sanctioned by the Congress.
Think you that we have been ignorant, and can there exist more evident proofs of the attachment of these pretended neutrals and of the partiality of their government in your favour?
Let us fear every thing from a people cunning and ingenious, who observe with joy our increasing embarrassment and approaching distress, without efforts, without combat, without a navy.
Doubtless it is because you fear every thing from such a people, that you open to them your ports, and for your own ruin that you sell to them from 250 to three hundred millions of francs of manufactured articles, which they cannot pay for but by selling themselves to other nations the produce of your colonies.
The blockade which it is wished to have respected by the Americans, is of such a nature that it may be looked upon as impossible to be observed.
Who knows it better than you?
And yet, Americans, will you persist in relying upon your independence restored by the abolition of the orders in council? What will be the consequence between you and us, if we were to be forced to resume our measures of restriction at sea?

then take they taken such a measure if it is to be decisive in order that your friends may enter our ports and freely, under the mantle of rivalry and opposition.
Why are not the ports of Russia included, when the government manifests against an enemy at increasing, and when ours has lost all hope of receiving it?
A five quest. If you have occasion to sell your productions in Russia, and to purchase there; because your flag not being received in her ports, you are obliged to transact your affairs through other agents, as was done last year, and will be done again, if Russia consents to furnish you with naval stores, to attack her fleets and her ports.
In the present state of things, the Americans may communicate with the greater part of the ports of Spain and Portugal.
Because the insurgents of Spain and her colonies, like yours, have need of provisions, and you yourself have none to spare.
Sweden is also open to the commerce of the United States, and yet how many pressing alarms have we not on the side of that kingdom? The other ports of the Baltic are not interdicted, and there is not one of them at which our vessels are received."
Because you foresee that you will ere long lose the alliance of Sweden; because the sound is about to be shut either willingly or by force, as Trieste doubtless already is; because you want active agents wherever you cannot act yourselves.
The real motive of this arrangement is to facilitate the new loan which the chancellor of the exchequer has just announced at the bank and on the exchange. That loan, it is said, will be more considerable than those of former years. The expenses only of the army for the present year, are augmented near three millions. This augmentation of expense is frightful, at a time when the publick revenue diminishes in a still greater proportion. The customs and the excise, which are the principal branches of it, suffer every day more and more from the stagnation of commerce."
At last we have you. Habemus confidentem reum. You want a considerable loan. The customs and the excise, your principal branches of revenue suffer every day more and more from the stagnation of commerce. You confess that the measures which France had taken were beginning to produce their effect. A little longer, and they would have been followed by consequences the most disastrous to you. Masters of both the Indies, those possessions were about to become a real burden to you. The nations of Europe were on the point of being at last freed from your tyranny; and the most distant nation, who had imitated their noble example, would have found in the increase of its population, of its industry, of its agriculture, an ample recompense for some momentary sacrifices. It was necessary for you to extricate yourselves from that alarming crisis, to regain all your advantages, to re-open the channels which convey to you the treasures of the two worlds, to snatch from other nations the means of prolonging their sufferings, and to render useless twenty years of combats and of triumphs over you and your allies. All this, you have effected by your amicable arrangement. Your commerce will revive; the coffers of your customs and your excise will be replenished; your loan will be promptly filled up. Be it so—you are under great obligations to those who render you so signal a service; but at least expect that France and her allies will deign to contribute to it."
Such, monsieur Le Compte, are the replies which might be made to the English journalist; or rather to the mercantile coalition which has just been formed against us. The ministers of that nation are certainly not in the wrong to sing victory, and as for us, we cannot but see, with painful uneasiness, the English commerce, that audacious Proteus, almost touching the earth, rise up under another form, and escape all our attacks. Had I not reason to say to you, in my first letter, that in the present state of things, all maritime and colonial commerce, permitted or suffered on the continent of Europe, cannot but turn to the advantage of England and her exhausted finances; that pretended neutrals will necessarily be the most powerful auxiliaries of the English commerce; that France and her allies must be on their guard, and frustrate by their firmness, manoeuvres so contrary to their true interests.
Examine and re-examine the question in every point of view, and see if it can be answered in any other manner; if there be, on our part, any possible tolerance, which will not in its result, contribute to the advantage of our mortal enemies; examine whether in the interior of the continent, under whatever forms, the productions of the two Indies, do not always proceed from England; whether, in short, the proceeds do not go into her coffers, whether her fortune is not founded upon those accumulated proceeds, and whether she can ever be compelled to make peace, if she finds among us and her other enemies, the means of prolonging the war.
This is not the first time, as you well know, that my feeble pen has combated the odious system which would submit the whole universe to the domination of a single people, not by force, and the glory of arms, but by the arm, perhaps not less formidable of passion, caprice and prejudice. After having unveiled the new plot which threatens us, a third letter will perhaps indicate to you the most proper methods to preserve us from it, and will destroy the frivolous pretexts by which it is attempted to advocate a change of measures on our part. I shall eschew myself but too happy, if, from the depth of my obscurity, I can throw some light upon a question which so nearly concerns the welfare of the French empire, and the glory of its august chief. D. C. Paris, 20th May, 1809.
P. S. At the moment of sending you my letter, I learn from good authority, that an American vessel has entered the Muse, with a cargo of tobacco, pretending to come from Denmark. All the letters from Hamburg state that the American vessels which had arrived at Tonnigen, came direct from London. I have predicted to you all these manoeuvres, you will see plenty of others. One might be an excellent chance for France, without knowing all the arts of commerce; without being, or having been a merchant, it would be impossible to form an idea of all the methods which the mercantile genius can employ to elude the severest regulations. Here happily, the question presents but a single point.—Will you and your allies admit the Americans? England saved. Will you repulse them, whenever they may come? England has missed her aim, and is more embarrassed than ever. Seek not a mezzo terminis (middle path) between these two extremes; you would lose your labour. D. C.
I know that we have forgotten both the false neutral papers fabricated in England, and the false certificates of origin, which were sold in the North and in Holland at two louis a piece.
I already know that the American flag floats on every sea. No time has been lost. They are footing the ground on the right and on the left. Two vessels of that nation have arrived to enter Tonnigen, and the Danish government has thought it its duty to sequester them, until the powerful arbiters of the continent shall have decided.
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HALIFAX, August 8. British bravery has been once more brilliant in the capture of the enemy's frigate La Vengeance , of 48 guns, on the 6th ult. by la Bonne Citoyenne , of 18 guns, after an engagement of 6 hours 31 minutes. The French vessel had killed 3 wounded 1—the English ship one killed and one wounded. The frigate is laden with sugar, cocoa, and 1,900,000 lbs. coffee. Both vessels have arrived here.
BOSTON, August 8. FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES. Retract of a letter from Mr. Preble at Paris, to a respectable mercantile house in this town, dated June 28, received by the Mentor.
"I open my letter to say, that the emperor has appointed a person to settle the differences and make a treaty with the United States—and there is every probability that commerce will be again renewed." I hope soon to see some of our vessels at Marseilles." On Saturday, Mr. Adams, appointed Minister Resident at the Court of Russia, sailed for St. Petersburg in the ship Horace . The ship received several salutes on leaving the town and harbour. We are confident Mr. Adams will make no engagements that will affect our relations with any other nation—and that his instructions do not permit such engagements. We are not to be caught in a Russian or French trap, however it may be baited. Their tyranny on the ocean, when their scheme should be consummated, would, we believe, be greater than that of Britain. The latter has some checks—but what check would they have? [Palladium.]
SALEM, August 8. NEUTRAL COMMERCE AND FREEDOM ON THE SEAS!
HOLLAND. —Two American vessels have been recently seized in the Texel, though loaded with Tobacco, Oil, &c. in conformity to the last decree of King Louis. The Governor Strong, of Boston, arrived at Helvoetsluis the 20th June, and was seized—no cause alleged and nothing done about her as late as the 25th. All communication with her has been forbid.
ITALY. — Extract of a letter from Leghorn, June 2. —Besides the Mary, the sch't Thompson , of Baltimore, has been taken and carried into Naples; there is a schooner from Philadelphia and a brig from Boston carried into Naples, and another American vessels carried into Reggio in Calabria." Same letter, June 8, says, "There are 11 more American vessels taken, 3 of them carried into Naples, and 8 into Ancona. Another American ship with 1000 boxes of sugar had been taken, but was recaptured by a British frigate."
THE NORTH. — Gottenburg, June 7. "Russia still refuses to admit any vessels from Sweden; and the Danes continue to take and detain all that comes within their reach."
A letter from capt. Haskell, of the brig Ann , of Beverly, at Gottenburg, dated 5th June, states, that the bark Packet , Pedrick , of Marblehead, had been carried into Christianstadt (Norway,) and condemned, vessel and cargo, and that the vessel was given up by the captors to capt. P. who had arrived with her in ballast at Gottenburg, and further informed, that the brig Ann , Howe, of Boston, belonging to Messrs. Parsons and Sigourney, was condemned, and a vessel belonging to Gloucester; and that the marine court was proceeding to the trial of others, which it was expected would share the same fate. Mr. Gray from Boston yesterday brought news that 15 vessels had gone up to Russia; that 9 having the Imperial Licence , were admitted, and 6 refused. To sail under British licences, not Russian, is paying TRIBUTE.
NEW YORK, August 9. (Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.) ANNIHILATION OF THE POPE'S TEMPORAL POWER.
Rome, June 10, 1809. This morning, at 10 o'clock, has been published, in the principal places, at the sound of the artillery of Fort St. Angelo, a decree of his majesty the emperor and king, which unites the states of the Pope to the French empire. This happy change has taken place with the greatest tranquillity, and the inhabitants of Rome have manifested great joy and a lively acknowledgment of an event which puts an end to all the uncertainties of their political existence. This decree, dated from the imperial camp at Vienna, 17th May, 1809, is conceived as follows:—
NAPOLEON, &c. Considering that when Charlemagne, emperor of the French, and our august predecessor, presented the bishops of Rome with divers tracts of land (concessions) they were granted to them as fendal tenure, to secure the repose of his subjects, without Rome having ceased on that account to make a part of his empire;
Considering that since that period the union of the two powers, spiritual and temporal, having been, as it still is at the present day, the source of continual discords; that the Pope having but too often made use of the influence of the one to support the pretensions of the other; and that in consequence of it the spiritual affairs, which, by their nature are immutable, are confounded with the temporal, which change, according to circumstances and the policy of the times;
Considering, lastly, that every thing we have proposed to conciliate the safety of our armies, the tranquillity and welfare of our people, the dignity and integrity of our empire with the temporal pretensions of the Popes, has been proposed in vain;
We have decreed, and do decree as follows:
Art. 1. The states of the Pope are re-united to the French empire. 2. The city of Rome, the first Christian See and so celebrated by recollections which she forces on the mind, and the monuments she preserved, is declared an imperial and free city. Its government and administration shall be regulated by a special decree. 3. The monuments of Roman greatness shall be preserved and kept up at the expense of our treasury. 4. The publick debt is declared a debt of the empire. 5. The present income of the Popes shall be extended to 2 millions of francs free from all charges and tenure. 6. The properties and palace of the Pope shall be subjected to no impost, jurisdiction, or visit, and shall besides enjoy special immunities. 7. An extraordinary Consultum shall on the 1st of June next, take possession in our name, of the states of the Pope, and make the necessary arrangements so that the constitutional government be in vigour on the 1st of January, 1810.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. The Minister Secretary of State, (Signed) H. B. MARET.
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 is now engaged in the business himself, his former partner being conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to receive 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 Barktraps, single do. and Cogs, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER. SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 19, 1809.
A disappointment in receiving a supply of paper until yesterday, occasioned as to omit the publication of the Ledger on Wednesday. We have been extremely mortified in consequence, and hope we shall experience the indulgence of our friends.
QUARLUS is a correspondent we respect, and his communications we receive with pleasure; but believing that an effect might be produced different from what the author would desire, we have delayed the publication for the present.
His Britannick Majesty's Brig Contest , sailed from Hampton Roads, on Thursday last.
On Wednesday night, between 11 and 12 o'clock, a fire broke out in a ware-house on Southgate and Dickson's wharf, which communicated to four others, which with their contents were consumed. Its progress was arrested by the fire proof ware-house occupied by Mr. Thomas Dickson.
From the circumstance of the fire having broke out in a house in which no person slept, and of course in which there was no occasion for even a candle, strong suspicions are entertained that this fire has been the work of an incendiary, but nothing has transpired to establish the guilt of any person.
Montesquieu remarks, that the Romans had become so debased, that when Caligula proposed to make his horse Consul, it occasioned neither indignation nor surprise. It appears, that the same kind of apathy has extended itself over the world, as relates to the actions of Buonaparte. National sympathy, a sense of national independence, and just abhorrence of publick robbery, appear no longer to exist. His deeds are viewed with a fatal indifference by some, and with a criminal satisfaction by others. Nothing, however detestable, appears to excite surprise in some, or, which does not find justification by others.
It will readily be supposed that these reflections have been excited by the atrocious deed which we record in this day's paper. The seizure of the temporal dominions of the Pope, is not astonishing when we consider the character of the Usurper.
This venerable Pontiff must have many bitter reflections, when he thinks on the shameful manner in which he prostrated his dignity, as head of the Catholic church in going to Paris, to crown as emperor of France, this common enemy of Europe.
It is true, that for some time past the Pope has been deprived of all his authority, he has long since enjoyed only the shew of power, but even the shadow is now taken away. It would be an unprofitable waste of time, to reason upon this abominable usurpation, for the mind which does not revolt at the bare recital of this act, must be prepared for the yoke. We fear that there are but too many, that like the giddy Roman populace, would shout for joy to be told that they were free, because the grand emperor had willed them to be so.
Extract of a letter from John M. Forbes, Esq. American Consul at Edinburgh, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated 20th May, 1809.
"We have three arrivals at Tonnigen and its vicinity, all from Baltimore. The Danish government has permitted them to unload, and has replied to my enquiries, that vessels bearing Danish Consul's certificate of the neutrality of the property, and not having under any pretext whatever, touched in England, will be freely admitted to land and sell." [True Amer.]
From the United States' Gazette.
MR. CANNING AND MR. ERSKINE.
We have seen in the publick prints various conjectures respecting what has taken place between these two gentlemen, and between the latter and our government; but none that were in any way satisfactory; in fact the whole business must be inexplicable to every body but themselves.
Mr. Erskine must have had other instructions besides those published; at least about the attack on the Chesapeake, and I hope that business is done with. Mr. Canning states that Mr. Erskine had informed him our heads of departments had expressed so much anxiety for a settlement of our differences, that they were willing to agree to three articles, which he Mr. Canning, had detailed in his letter. Now this is impossible, as least as to the last two: hence the only conclusion which can at present be drawn is, that the wrong language, in which Mr. Erskine represented the good disposition of our government, may have induced Mr. Canning to dictate those articles in one of his letters, by way of essay towards the basis of a treaty, but unquestionably the minister's instructions must have been much more detailed than any thing we have seen.
There is encouragement to be derived from the temper which has been discovered by both governments, in the arrangements they have made, in consequence of what had taken place. As to the emperor of France, the only way in which he can injure England, is by his decrees, restricting her commerce; as he has said there must be no "neutrals." It is believed he cares little about us, unless we will be instrumental in injuring his adversary. He appears never to have had so much business on hand as at present. What would probably be the next movement of the French and Austrian main armies, an interesting speculation. It would seem as if the northern side of the Danube, on the borders of or in Hungary, would be the scene of their operations.
DEATH OF GOV. TRUMBULL.
It is with the deepest regret, we announce to the publick the death of his Excellency Governor TRUMBULL, who expired at his seat in Lebanon, on the 7th inst. at one o'clock, P. M. after a most painful and distressing illness, during which his savour of manners, and gentleman-like conduct, which distinguished him through life, never for a moment forsook him. From the commencement of his disease, to its fatal termination, he resigned himself with a true Christian disposition, to the holy dispensations of a righteous God—and while his life uniformly bore testimony to the truths of our holy religion, so was his death of a believer. The loss of this great and good man, demands of us, a tender of our most sincere condolence to his bereaved consort, his Children, his relatives and the publick. [Conn. Herald.]
KINGSTON, (Jam.) July 10. We have been favoured with the following particulars respecting the operations of our army at St. Domingo, communicated by an officer present, dated July 7.
"The British flag is now flying on the walls of St. Domingo. As rapid and bold movements were the surest means of success with a brave enemy, gen. Carmichael established his head-quarters in the first instance at St. Carlos, under the muzzles of the enemy's guns. He rejected the French general's request for an armistice, pressed him within his walls with advanced piquets, and cut off his communication with the strongest post and fort Jerome. A storming party of the Royal Irish, under major Walker, in his front; an intercepted correspondence and prisoners taken; the enemy seemed determined not to lay down their arms. On the 3d, the enemy requested commissioners might meet to arrange articles of capitulation. The enemy's proposal of the garrison being put on its parole, and allowed to go to France, was peremptorily refused by general Carmichael. On the 6th, scaling ladders and all other preparations for an assault being in readiness, the column of 500 British troops were formed within musket shot, when gen. Carmichael sent a message to the French general, giving the option of a surrender or an assault with its consequence, allowing an hour's consideration."
At the expiration of that time, general Carmichael sent major Twigg to know the cause of a white flag being hoisted, was ascertained to announce the surrender of the garrison as prisoners of war. The general is now employed in returning good for evil to Jamaica, by his endeavours to promote its commercial interests with the Spanish commandant, who seems cordially disposed to prove his friendship and gratitude to the English. Return of French 1400 regulars and 300 militia. The British force for the assault amounted to 528 rank and file."
A letter from an officer in the St. Domingo expedition, dated St. Carlos, July 7, says, "We have just time to inform you of the city having surrendered without any resistance. We have experienced considerable inconvenience from the incessant rain, and no place but a hut to shelter us in. We landed a week since at 40 miles distance, and had to pass a rugged and uneven country, full of rivers. Little or no assistance has been received from the Spaniards. In about two days time we shall enter the city."
BOSTON, August 10. LATEST FROM SPAIN.
Capt. Taylor, arrived yesterday from Cadiz in 45 days, mentions, that the French army of about 25,000 men, was about 150 miles from Cadiz, [in Estremadura, no doubt] but that the inhabitants entertained no fears of their nearer approach. Barcelona still remained in possession of the French. Captain T. brought no papers.
From Cadiz, June 25, 1809. "Our political situation is growing better every day. The French army is retiring from Estremadura. The English and Spanish armies are advancing in pursuit of it; and we now daily expect an engagement, the result of which we doubt not will be favourable to the arms of Spain."
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
Our columns this day present intelligence from England to the 28th June and from France, into July.—It will appear by these accounts, that no general battle between the two grand armies, had taken place since the 21st and 22nd May, altho' both commanders had been considerably strengthened in their respective positions; that the archduke John was still embarrassed in his retreat from the Tyrol country, and compelled occasionally to stop and give battle to his pursuers; that the archduke Ferdinand was rapidly marching towards the main army; that the duke of Brunswick had raised a powerful force in the north of Germany and was in possession of several strong places; that Prussia if not disposed to become an active friend to Austria, would remain neutral; that large and powerful expeditions were fitting out in England, having for their object a descent on the coast of Holland and probably to assist the patriots in Germany as well as in Spain and Portugal; that the Spanish cause continued to prosper in most of the northern provinces; and that from the increasing numbers and energy of the Spanish regulars and volunteers, a speedy investment of the capital, was contemplated.
On the subject of our commercial relations with France, it appears that Buonaparte has been induced at length, to open a sort of negotiation, in which the American merchant may contemplate a restitution of the property unlawfully withheld for years, provided our government would purchase from him another Louisiana tract; and retain such part of the purchase money as may be sufficient to cover the spoliations but not a sous will he get in money from the French exchequer.
On the subject of our commercial affairs with England, the papers are totally silent, as it regards anything of a decisive nature. We are told that the negotiations with Mr. Pinkney are going on in a friendly manner; and that the most confident expectations are entertained of a speedy and amicable adjustment of every difficulty. [Gazette.]
LONDON, June 22.
Of Spanish Affairs. —The re-occupation of St. Andero by the Spaniards is confirmed. The Revenge arrived at Plymouth, brought a brief detail of the particulars and about 100 French prisoners, out of 300 who swam from the shore of St. Andero, and saved themselves from slaughter by throwing themselves into the arms of the English. They report that the Spanish patriot, Don de Polier, a young gentleman of 22, who took the field some time ago with a few followers, armed with pikes, fusils, and other weapons, has now with him five thousand men—that he had set out with the avowed purpose of giving no quarter to the invaders of his country, whose atrocities had roused the spirit of insatiable revenge. He had succeeded in every skirmish, and excessively harassed the enemy. He took St. Andero by assault, and of the garrison of 800 men he put 500 to the sword. The remaining body had got on board the Statura, which lay in the Roads; and as we have stated, above 100 of them are arrived in the Revenge sloop of war.
The capture of two of the prizes taken by the Statura and Amelia was occasioned by the above events at St. Andero. On the entry of De Polier they immediately quitted that harbour, and put to sea for safety. These prizes arrived at Plymouth on Tuesday with the Statura; one of them is the French brig Rejoine, laden with spars for masts. Another of these prizes is a French schooner, in ballast, with a number of French prisoners on board.
The Statura has also brought in La Monche French corvette, of 18 guns, and 180 men, from St. Antonio, with soldiers' clothing, some linen and a great quantity of valuables, plundered from the Spaniards.
The Amelia has taken a large row-boat fitted out by the French, having about 15,000 dollars on board. There was another in company with 30,000 dollars on board, but she escaped.
Letters from Madrid dated the 25th, express in confident terms the hope, that the French will soon leave Madrid, that a correspondence between that capital and London will be restored. "We expect," says one of these letters, "to communicate directly with London in the course of a few months."
Battle in Poland. —By the late arrivals from Poland, government received accounts of a battle ha-

has been fought at Lublin, in Poland, between the archduke Ferdinand's army and the Poles and Saxons, in which the latter were defeated, and their general Dambowski killed, which is believed to be perfectly correct; but government do not feel justified in publishing the account as official till they receive further information. The fighting lasted at intervals for five days.
The Expedition. In the absence of foreign intelligence there is nothing talked of upon Change, but the grand expedition now on foot. It is to consist of 35 or 40,000 men. The naval part of it is to be under the command of Sir Home Popham, and if we are rightly informed, the military command will be given to gen. Hope or to the Earl of Moira. It is understood to be destined for an attack upon the island of Walcheren, which government has learnt within these few days, is almost destitute of troops, they having been all marched to join the grand army in Germany. This enterprise is also undertaken with a view of giving the Dutch people an opportunity of shaking off the French yoke.
Earthquakes. Extract of a letter from an officer in the 27th regiment to his friend in Glasgow, dated Sicily, 12th April, 1809, says— "Mount Etna burst out on the 26 or 27th ult. in a most tremendous manner. The first great eruption was from the very top. Twelve new craters opened shortly afterwards, about half down the mountain and have continued to throw out rivers of burning lava ever since. Several estates have been covered with the lava 30 or 40 feet deep. The first three or four nights, I saw it very well from this, and a very large river of red-hot lava running down from the crater." The court martial on admiral Gambier does not take place this day owing to the absence of necessary witnesses.
The trial of lord Gambier will be extremely interesting. The charges have been made out from the log book of Lord Cochrane's ship, but his Lordship is not the prosecutor. It is said that a certain degree of ill-humour prevailed in the fleet at the circumstance of his being employed on the expedition, and that the signals were either not seen or not repeated so as to be answered in time to complete the destruction which lord Cochrane so gallantly began. Charles IV, his Queen, and the Prince of peace, are still at Marseilles; they inhabit one of the finest hotels in that city, and live at a very expensive rate. June 24.
This day two Gottenburg mails arrived. The Duke of Sudermania has been elected, crowned, and proclaimed King by the title of Charles XIII. There is a report of the Turks having defeated the Russians, and killed 6000 men.
RUSSIA. A new ukase has been published at St. Petersburg, dated 7th May. The regulations go to a further restriction of commercial intercourse with Great Britain and resemble much in effect the famous decree of Napoleon to put all our ports into a state of blockade. Among other things, it enacts, that neutral vessels unprovided with documents sufficient to prove the property neutral, shall not be permitted to discharge in a Russian port—Neutral ships partly loaded with merchandise the manufacture or produce of enemy, the goods to be seized; but if more than half the cargo consists of such goods, both ship and cargo shall be seized. If the supercargo or master, or more than one third of the crew, should be subjects of powers at war with Russia, both ship and cargo shall be seized but the crew shall be set at liberty. If it should appear that a vessel is provided with double documents, with different destinations, such vessel and cargo shall be seized. Expeditions. —Great preparations are making both to fit out the grand expedition under J. Hope, and two or three smaller expeditions, intended for the coasts of Spain, France, and Holland. Among other regiments, the first to go are—2d battalion 6th 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d 2d
The following embark at Harwich in a few days—3d battalion 1st or royals, 1st and 2d, do. of the 4th, 2d, or Queen's 2d, bat. 43d, 20, 28th, 49th, 75th and 84th.
The report of Buonaparte having solicited a truce to enable him to bury his dead, and which the archduke Charles is said to have refused, is understood to be authentic, the intelligence having been received by government.
We understand that it is the intention of government to send a strong force to occupy the island of Rugen in the Baltic, so as to be able to afford prompt assistance to the general spirit of insurrection which has broken out in the north of Germany, against French oppression.
It is said that government have come to a determination to send immediately on foreign service, the whole of the disposable force of the country; and, to recall the absentees of their respective regiments, to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's notice.
The Battle of Aspern. A private letter gives a more particular detail of the loss of the French, in the battle of the 21st and 22d May, than any we have before seen. The letter alluded to is dated Veroi the 11th inst. and states the victory of the archduke Charles to have been most complete. The French lost 35,000 killed and wounded, 45 eagles, and among them five belonging to the guards, all their ammunition, baggage and artillery; nine generals, 17 colonels, 360 officers taken, Lannes and Oudinot mortally wounded, Messena slightly, and 3 generals killed.
The loss of the Austrians, on the 21st and 22d ult. was between 15 and 16,000 men, and the reason of the great disproportion between the loss of the two armies, is stated by Buonaparte himself in his bulletin, viz. that for some hours on the 22d, the Austrians kept up a dreadful fire upon the French from 200 pieces of cannon, while the French, "deprived of their parks of reserve, were under the necessity of being sparing of their ammunition." Reinforcements are of course pouring in to join the archduke Charles from different quarters, so that there does not appear to be any ground for apprehending that Buonaparte will be able to overwhelm the Austrians by the immense superiority of numbers.
Louis Morand is the name of the person who arrived in town, on Monday night, from Vienna. He is a Piedmontese, and at the beginning of the late war, was employed as a messenger by government. He says he was in the battles of the 21st, 22d and 23d, in which the French lost 32,000 men, and upwards of 150 pieces of artillery. In effecting his escape, he changed the character of his dress twelve different times.
June 28. We have received intelligence of a very recent date, from the new residence of the Portuguese government, by which we learn that Liniers still retains his authority at Buenos Ayres.
Rio Janeiro, April 8. All trade to the River Plate hitherto unlawful, is still interdicted, and it is supposed that the government of Buenos Ayres and Monte Video are waiting orders on the subject from the existing government in Spain; in the meantime, by licences granted by the viceroy Liniers, and by smuggling, a vast quantity of goods are introduced.
As soon as the embargo is taken off in America,
great many vessels are expected here from that country, and no doubt among other articles, they will supply us with flour at better quality, and cheaper than comes from the Continent.
The valuation of certain description of goods underwent some alteration since the arrival of the consul-general, who called in certain persons, supposed to be well informed on the value of goods; but a great deal was, perhaps, unavoidably, left undone, which it is hoped will be accomplished, and every thing ratified by a treaty of commerce, said to be in great forwardness between this court and Great Britain. The business of the custom-house is by no means tedious than it was at Lisbon, and in this respect we have not the least complaint to make. The exchange was at 73 to 75.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE. Admiralty-Office, June 24, 1809.
Copy of a letter from the hon. capt. Irby, of his majesty's ship Amelia, addressed to admiral lord Gambier, transmitted by his lordship to the hon. W. W. Poole.
His majesty's ship Amelia, off St. Andrew, June 10, 1809.
"My Lord—Acting in obedience to your lordship's order of the 15th ult. I received information of an attack being about to be made by the Spanish patriots on the French troops in possession of the town of St. Andrew, and having established signals between his majesty's ship under my command, and the fortress of the fortress of Golezand, I proceeded off this place in company with his majesty's ship Statura, she having joined me on the 8th inst. but a strong wind and current prevented our getting up till this day, when on our approach, firing was observed in every direction on the shore, and several vessels trying to effect their escape out of the harbour, which were captured as per margin; one boat only getting away; more must have escaped, but were prevented through the activity of capt. Boys, in his majesty's ship Statura. They appear fine vessels, and several of the French army on board with a chief, part of the hospital staff. The corvette is the same lately so gallantly engaged by captain Skinner, with his majesty's sloop Goldfinch, and since by the Black Joke lugger, and has proved a great annoyance to our trade. I learn by a Spanish officer, who came to me from the shore (and-de-camp to general Ballesteros) and by our boats which I sent on shore, that the French troops have all surrendered—and that the town is in the possession of the Spanish patriots, under the command of general Ballesteros. In consequence of the number of prisoners, I have sent the Statura into port, with the prizes, and shall remain myself off this coast, in hopes of being able to render further assistance to the Spanish cause. I have the honour to be, &c."
FRED. PAUL IRBY."
To the Right Hon. Lord Gambier, &c. &c. French corvette La Mouche, capt. Allegre, 16 brass 8-pounders, and 180 men—French brig La Rejouie, capt. Breton, eight 8-pounders, 57 men— Schooner La Mouche, capt. Cornolle, 1 four pound gun, 25 men—Lugger, La Legere, capt. Sequerre, not sea-worthy, cargo removed to La Rejouie—Lugger Notre Dame, capt. Berge Chiri, 5 men.
FROM THE GOTTENBURG MAIL. Helsingburg, June 13.
The emperor of Russia is on his journey to Koningsberg, the purport of his journey is to obtain an interview with the king of Prussia, respecting matters that at present can only be conjectured.
The Plover, which arrived on Tuesday at Plymouth, spoke several neutral vessels from France, the masters of which informed her, that all the French privateers had been laid up, and their crews sent to join the French armies.
The following extract of a letter from Memel, seems to give the negative to the rumour that Prussia had declared against France.
"MEMEL, May 21.
"War has now actually been declared by our government against Austria, and a Russian army is marching through East Prussia against the corps of the archduke Ferdinand, who is retreating from the Vistula. The king of Prussia remains neutral, and seems to be cutely influenced by the Russian government."
It is added in this letter, "in case no alteration should take place in the Russian harbours, the imports as well as exports would be attended with great difficulty, since the papers and documents of every cargo must be sent to St. Petersburg for examination."
FRANKFORT, June 13. Since yesterday we have had here the king of Saxony, with his whole family and suite, as well as the Grand Duke of Wurtzburg—"God preserve our city and its environs!"
EXTRACT OF ANOTHER LETTER.
"Yesterday the corps under the duke of Brunswick entered Wurtzburg, driving the two French divisions before them, the Prince Primate, King and Queen of Saxony, with their suite, having arrived the day before for safety. The French party are packing up all their moveable property, and we are in hourly expectation and dread of the arrival of the Austrians, whose numbers cannot be well ascertained, and all that is known on that head is, that according as they move their forces augment rapidly. It is now reported that the Austrians under one of the archdukes has gained a great victory."
Sweden. —The new Swedish constitution is ready for presentation to the Diet, for its adoption or rejection. It consists of 104 articles, and seems to be founded upon the principles of the constitution of England. The nobles, contrary to expectation, have relinquished some of their privileges, which, it was suggested to them, mitigated against the general interests of the country. The oldest son only is to have the title, and to enjoy the privileges attached to the order of nobility, and not as heretofore claimed and enjoyed by the younger branches of noble families. The exemptions of land, the property of the nobility, whether obtained by descent or by purchase, from the payment of certain taxes—a grievance which produced much discontent and inconvenience to the government itself, is declared to be abolished; so that the landlords of every description will in future contribute equally to the exigencies of the state, and the commercial interest will be relieved from the necessity of paying beyond their proportion to supply the deficiency. The new constitution also provides, that the king is to be invested with the prerogative of declaring war and making peace. That a national Court of Judicature, wholly independent of the executive, is to be established for the decision of all causes between subject and subject; but whether state and criminal offences are to be tried by this tribunal, is not known.
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Shot, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's Shell Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 16, 1809.
We delayed the publication of our paper until the arrival of the mail, in the hope that it would have furnished something interesting, in which we have been disappointed, our mail papers being uncommonly barren of intelligence.
Mr. Secretary Smith received on the 14th instant, from Mr. Erskine a long and very satisfactory letter in answer to one of the 9th instant, in which Mr. Smith had respectfully requested a candid explanation, as to the conversations, which Mr. Canning's despatch of the 23d of January had imputed to Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin and himself.
Mr. Erskine, has, moreover, in this letter, stated the reasons, which, in the exercise of the discretion given him, had induced him not to lay his instructions before the government of the United States. These papers will, no doubt, be communicated in due time to congress.
National Intelligencer.
PHILADELPHIA, August 15. The prince of ORANGE, grand son to the late Stadtholder of Holland, has arrived in England. It was reported he was intended for the husband of the young princess of Wales, heir to the British Throne.
Decisions by the British court of Sessions.
Thompson vs. Millie.—Wages are due to a seaman during the period of a vessel's detention by an embargo in a foreign port.
Robert Thompson was hired to perform a voyage to Russia and back again, on board the Resolution, belonging to David Millie, at a certain rate per month. The ship having finished her voyage out was lying in the harbour of Peterburgh, when the emperor Paul, taking umbrage at an alleged delay of Great Britain in the execution of a treaty, published a proclamation (7th Nov. 1800) which declares that "his imperial majesty being determined to defend his rights, has been pleased to command that an embargo shall be laid on all English ships in the ports of his empire till the above mentioned convention shall be fulfilled."
The sailors were marched into the interior of the country, under a Russian guard, and there detained prisoners. Commissioners were appointed for the disposing of the British effects which had been sequestered, and for receiving the balances of all accounts.
A hostile confederacy was formed between Russia, Sweden and Denmark, which was dissolved by the battle of Copenhagen, April 2d, 1801, and the death of the emperor Paul. In the month of May the British seamen were marched back to the coast, and, along with their vessels and cargoes were liberated; but no indemnification was made by the Russian government, either to the proprietors of the ships, for the loss they sustained on account of the detention of their ships and cargoes; nor to their sailors on account of their captivity.
Millie refused to pay the wages for the time during which the vessel had been detained, as during that time Thompson had not been on board the ship, nor employed on the service.
Thompson, therefore brought an action against him before the Judge admiral, concluding for "the sum of 317. 13s. 4d. of wages, for the purser's service on board the ship Resolution, from the 8th of November 1800 to the 30th of May, 1801."
The Judge admiral, 8th June, 1804, decided against the defendant.
The case having been brought before the court, the Lord Ordinary, (6th June, 1805) repelled the reasons of suspension and reduction.
Millie reclaimed, and
Pladed. —It is admitted, that if the seizure of the ship by the Russians, be considered as a capture, that there can be no claim for wages to the mariners, during the period of detention. Now, this truly was a hostile seizure, both from the treatment which the seamen received and by the measures which were adopted in regard to the ship and cargo. All connexion between the sailors and the ships on board of which they sailed, were dissolved. They were no longer in the service of their owners; they were actually prisoners.
There was a complete interruption of the service, and consequently of the contract. An embargo is, where an order is given to prevent ships from sailing from particular ports, or to any particular country for a certain definitive space of time. The ship in that case remains the property of the owners in every respect; and the sailors remain to their service. But the proceeding in this instance was totally different; and the measures adopted by the British government as reprisals, on account of the Russian embargo, have been held to partake as much of the nature of hostility, as to discharge the contract of charter party between the subjects of those powers and of Great Britain—and to put an end to the lien which the master has over the cargo for his freight. It cannot therefore subsist between the ship owner and the mariners.
Answered. —When a vessel is captured, or totally lost, before reaching the port of its destination, the sailor loses all right to his wages; but wherever freight is earned, wages are due, without taking the accidents or impediments which may have shortened or protracted the voyage; whether it has been from contrary winds, from being becalmed, from being detained by frost, or by the embargo of a foreign prince.
In this case, there never was any thing more than an embargo; the ship never was condemned, nor the property confiscated. There was nothing but the act of detention; every thing that followed was subservient to that act, and intended for no other purpose than to make it effectual. After subsisting a few months, the embargo was regularly taken off; the property was restored, without having been for a moment divested, and the vessel proceeded upon its voyage, without any new contract, either express or implied, and earned the stipulated freight, upon safely landing the cargo in this country. A case in point has been already decided in the English courts—Beal v. Thompson, in Bull. and Bos. Rep. vol. 3, p. 432.
The court adhered; considering that although the proceedings of the Russian court were attended with greater acts of hostility than usual; yet, upon the whole, they bore more the appearance of an embargo than a capture; and consequently, that it did not void the contract, by which the sailors were entitled to earn their wages.
NOTICE.
I intend to petition the next General Assembly, to pass a special act, authorising the Overseers of the Poor, or Commissioners for that purpose, to be appointed to sell the GLEBE LANDS, in the County of Matilda. I am the incumbent, and the interest arising from the sale to be annually applied to my use during my life, or my continuance as the incumbent minister.—Also to sell the BRICK WALLS of the Church, commonly called the New Church, being now in a saleable situation, and the money to be applied as other master directed by law arising from the sale of Glebe Lands. Armstead Smith. August 19.
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THE BIG EXPERIMENT,  Henry Dickson, Master. This vessel will be sold low, and with her 1000 bushels Flour, and 1000 bushels Corn, and a choice credit given for approved paper. For terms apply to  WILLIAM DICKSON. August 7.
For Liverpool,  The Ship MINERVA, Wm. Moffat, Master, a good part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all possible despatch. For freight of the remainder apply to  William Dickson. August 7.
60 hogsheads St. Kitt's MOLASSES, 50 do. Sugar; 50 do. Jamaica Coffee, 3 do. Guadalupe do. 200 bales Sea-Island and Upland Cotton, 1000 hogsheads Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco, 6000 bushels coarse Salt; 15,000 do. Liverpool blown do. 6 pipes Old London particular Wine, 50 crates Queen's Ware, assorted, 150 barrels Superfine and Fine Flour, Russia and Raven's Duck, Country Gin, Rum, &c. For Sale on liberal terms by  C. & F. Whittle. A Good  Stanch VESSEL, Of 150 to 180 hogsheads wanted. July 26.
For Freight or Charter,  The fine fast-sailing  SHIP BETSEY, Edward Watson, Master, burthen 325 tons, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to  Bowden & Milhado. July 19.
For Freight or Charter,  The Schooner Carlton, James Johnson, master, Now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson and Cunningham, or  JAMES JOHNSON. June 12.
LANDING At Commerce-Street Wharf, and for Sale by the Subscribers, A large and general assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, Cambricks, Muslins, Quiltings, British Canvas, and Tin Plates, which will be sold low for cash, or approved acceptances in town.  JAMES DYKES, & CO. Who want Freight, To a Northern Port for the Schooner  PHOEBE, Captain Fleming, burthen 100 tons. June 28.
For Sale by the Subscriber,  8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 250 Liverpool filled sacks do. 400 sacks do. filled here; 13 crates Earthenware, 6 cases Glassware, 4 cases Sheathing Nails; 7 bags Coffee, 107 bales Upland Cotton, 43 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco.  A. MACLURE. July 31.
The Great Match Race! For Two Thousand Dollars, Will be run on WEDNESDAY the 13th of September next, over the Norfolk and Portsmouth Jockey Club Course, between WRANGLER , raised by Col. Seiden, and SIR SOLOMON , by Mr. Boush, four mile heats, each to carry 100 wt. It is expected that from 10 to 15,000 dollars will be betted on this famous race, as the Horses are considered the best on the continent. August 9.
For SALE—A float,  319 bbls. Alexandria superfine Flour, By  ROBERT DICKSON. In Store on Maxwell's Wharf,  8000 bushels Liverpool blown SALT, in accompanying parcels, at 55 Cents. August 11.
NEW GOODS.  WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED  80 packages Spring and Summer GOODS, Consisting of almost every description of Goods suitable for the present season. They will be sold at very low prices for cash, or acceptances in town. June 14.
For SALE or RENT, That large Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Town-Point, Main-street, at present occupied by the subscriber. That large Fire-Proof Warehouse on Wide Water-street, and a small Dwelling House adjoining in Foyers-street. Possession of all or any one of them may be had immediately if required; also one end of the House in Foyers-street, at present occupied by Robert B. Taylor, Esq. at his office.  Daniel R. Wadley. Who wishes to Sell,  50 ACRES OF LAND, in the County of Princess Anne, on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, distant from Norfolk about 5 or 6 miles; water, running across the main road from this to the water; part of which is heavily timbered with oak, pine, ash, &c. July 28.
ANTIGUA RUM. Landing from on board the sch'r Catharine Shepherd,  25 puncheons Antigua RUM. And in Store,  15 punch. choice 6 years old RUM. For Sale by  Jennings & Roddey. July 21.
NOTICE. The Subscriber desires all persons who have claims against him to present them for settlement, and those who are indebted to him, and requested to make immediate payment.  John Hamilton. July 21.
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY. THE SUBSCRIBER takes the liberty of informing the inhabitants of Norfolk and its vicinity that he has commenced business in Main-Street, two doors from the Exchange-Coffee House, where he has laid in, selected by himself in Philadelphia, an assortment of materials in the line of his profession, such as  Boot Legs, Tops, Vamps, and Calf Skins, Of a superior quality; together with an assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins of different patterns and colours, and such as now worn by the fashionables of England and France. He has brought with him some workmen from Philadelphia equal to any in the United States; and begs leave to suggest to the Ladies that he has employed a person solely for the purpose of making fashionable Shoe-Heels—SPANG-LING done in the neatest manner, equal to that of London, as in Philadelphia he procured some of the most fashionable patterns by the late arrivals from England. From the knowledge he has of business, having worked in some of the best factories in London, Dublin, and Philadelphia, he flatters himself to give general satisfaction to those who favour him with their orders; added to which his prices shall be reasonable, as Cash will be required for every article on delivery.  John Fry. August 9.
Millinery and Mantua-Making Business. THE SUBSCRIBER informs the Ladies of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, that she has arrived here from Philadelphia, and has opened Shop in Main-Street, No. 101, next to Mr. Peter Elliott's, where she carries on the above business in the most fashionable manner. This she is enabled to do, having provided herself with the latest and most fashionable PATTERNS from England and France.  ELIZA FRY. Who has for Sale, a fashionable assortment of Ladies' Kid and Morocco SHOES, Of the best quality. August 9.
J. MORAN, Has just received per the schooner Rising States, captain Gilbert, via New-York, in addition to his former supply, AN ASSORTMENT OF Ship Chandlery and Hardware; Among which are the following, London White Lead, Sheet Lead, Wedging Hoes, Tea Kettles, Handsaws, &c. August 7.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of WILLIS GEORGE , deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested for adjustment; for which purpose I am authorised by the Executrix to dispose of TWO NEGROES, viz. a Woman about 18 years old, and a boy about 14 years.  Francis S. Taylor. August 11.
A very desirable LOT for Sale. I am authorised by Mrs. NANCY GEORGE , Executrix of JOHN GEORGE , deceased, to sell that very desirable Lot at the foot of Colley's Bridge, to which an effectual title can be made agreeable to the will of the said deceased. The Lot has a comfortable Dwelling-House upon it, about 18 by 20, two rooms below and two above: it commences 15 feet to the eastward of the house, and runs back to Hodge's lane 60 feet; thence parallel with the street out to the channel of the creek, about 4 or 500 feet. A liberal credit will be given for part of the purchase money.  Francis S. Taylor. August 11.
FOR RENT. That large and commodious  Three Story Fire Proof House, on Wide Water-Street, at the head of Rothery's wharf, lately occupied by Messrs. Noble and Arbuthnott & Co. as a Shipchandlery Store. Apply to  Lilias M c Pherson. May 12.
AVIS. Le Propriétaire de ces beaux Jardins a "Brigg's Point" est disposé de les vendre pour un Prix modique. l'Emplacement, l'Air & l'Eau les rendent désirables ou pour le Séjour d'un Amusement du Public. Juillet 31.
THIRD NOTICE. All persons having proper claims against the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are hereby notified to bring them in properly attested on or before the first day of September next, or this notice will be plead against all that may or shall be omitted to be brought in, it being requisite to make my return.  Daniel R. Wadley, Administrator of D. Patterson's Estate. July 28.
LANDING This day on Commerce-Street, from the schooner Two Brothers, Capt. Nichols,  9 pipes, 50 hogsheads particular Tenerife WINE,  25 quarter casks superior quality Tenerife WINE, For Sale by  Moses Myers & Son. Also,  100,000 feet Northern BOARDS, on board the Ship Orestes July 6.
NEW RICE. Just received, and now landing from the Schooner Poughkeepsie,  157 tierces NEW RICE, For Sale by  Jennings & Roddey. July 26.
FOR RENT.  A TWO STORY HOUSE, With a large and excellent Garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. The House is now undergoing repairs, and will be ready for the reception of a family in a few days—Apply to  William Plume, & Co. August 7.
TENERIFFE WINE. Landing from the Brig Androscoggin, Capt. Corran,  Old London P. Tenerife WINE, In hogsheads and quarter casks—For Sale by  Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. July 12.
LANDING At Newton's Wharf, the CARGO of the Brig George, from Matanzas, Consisting of  Fine Muscovado SUGAR in Hhds. Clayed Sugar White and Brown in boxes, Green Coffee; and a few tons Lignumvitae. For Sale by  Jennings & Roddey. July 17.
Wig-Wam Garden.  NINE PINS AND QUOITS, a cure for sedentary habits. July 26.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having been appointed a Commissioner of the Chancery Court for the WILLIAMSBURG DISTRICT, gives notice to those persons, who are parties to cases referred to him, that he is ready to receive their papers.  JOHN COWPER. Master Commissioner's Office, July 11, 1809.
LANDING From the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Wheeler, from St. Vincent,  50 puncheons RUM,  50 hogsheads retailing MOLASSES, For Sale by  Jennings & Roddey. August 7.
DESERTED From the Frigate United States, on the night of the 5th instant, a very likely Seaman, who calls himself JOHN JACKSON , he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, long black hair with a queue, large whiskers, dark complexion and black eyes. As the above named John Jackson was shipped in Norfolk, it is supposed he is now lurking there. Whoever will apprehend the said deserter, and deliver him on board the frigate United States, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward. August 9.
FOR RENT.  A HOUSE and LOT, On Catharine Street, adjoining Mr. Wm. Thomson's; possession may be had immediately by applying to the subscriber. Who will give Cash for  200 cords WHARF WOOD, on delivery.  RICHARD TAYLOR. July 6.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT , deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to  Richard Taylor, Executor. June 19.
A GREAT BARGAIN.  Wig-Wam Gardens for Sale For air, water, and health, none superior. July 31.
FOR SALE.  2 Carriages and 6 excellent HORSES, 2 Shares in the Norfolk Theatre, 1 Pew in the Episcopal Church, 1 Pew in the Presbyterian Church, Household and Kitchen Furniture; 3 Milch Cows, 1 Tract of Land in Wake County, N.C. 649 acres, 1 Tract of Land in Granville County, N.C. 700 acres, A Negro Family, consisting of a valuable Gardener, his wife and three small children. Should the abovementioned articles not be disposed of in a short time at private sale, they will be Sold at Publick Auction—payment will be taken in Tobacco at the market price, or in Newbern and Cape Fear Bank Notes. For further particulars apply to  William H. Thompson. July 3.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar.  20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE,  8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. For Sale on reasonable terms by  Donaldson, Thornburn, & Co. March 22.
THE COMMISSIONERS For Paving the Streets in Norfolk, are desirous to contract for as much clean coarse Sand as shall be necessary for the paving of Market-Street; and also for 50 to 100 tons of coarse Gravel. They would prefer the delivery to be upon the spot as the pavers progress, but if this cannot be done, it may be laid upon the wharf nearest to the work. Ready cash will be paid for it as fast as it is delivered. June 26.
Bills on London, For Sale by  J. & W. Southgate. May 8.
Just Received, A few bales very fine India Cottons, suitable for Sheeting, Nankanees of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by  Wood & Hastings. May 3.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE SUBSCRIBER is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN , situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON , or JOHN READ , who reside in the neighbourhood.  Tully Robinson. Dec. 7.
FOR SALE OR BARTER, For West-India Produce, at the Subscriber's Bakes, Houses on Commerce-Street and Town Point,  60,000 wt. NAVY BREAD, 10,000 do. Pilot do. Superfine do. do. from New Flour, 50 barrels Crackers, 100 do. Ship Bread.  STEPHEN HARRIS, ALSO,  240 Casks STONE LIME. August 14.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.  SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Lewis, on Monday last from Philadelphia, a large quantity of the best  Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, &c. that has (probably) ever been in Norfolk. With the Philadelphia Upper Leather for Boots—the choice of Sole and other Leather here—good workmanship—great attention—no disappointments—a regular bred foreman—and a tolerable supervisor—He has already furnished and will continue to furnish, better Boots and Shoes and better treatment to customers than has been rendered here by any person in this way; on these conditions only he expects custom. He has now from Baltimore, &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good flock of KID and MOROCCO; all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an allowance made for that which is not; but the greatly increased price of all the materials, and the high price of labour in this way, will not admit of the Shoes being sold at the price of the run-work, generally offered for sale here. He is now getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibility of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see. He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gentlemen may be fitted at any time, with a certainty of getting such as are good, as he has no run work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His terms are cash only.
A LEASE For the eligible PROPERTY he now occupies is to be disposed of—it has about three and an half years to run.  Martin's Double Brand FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, manufactured solely for family use. July 6.
FOR RENT. A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to  James Tucker. August 13.
FOR SALE, A very valuable Tract of LAND, Containing eleven hundred acres, situated at the mouth of York River, in Gloucester County, remarkably pleasant and healthy, abounding with the finest fish, oysters, and wild fowl. The soil is well adapted to the culture of corn, small grain, tobacco and cotton; there is about 400 acres cleared and under good fences—the range for stock of all kinds is equal if not superior to any, having a large firm salt marsh attached to it. The timber is fully sufficient for the use of the plantation. The improvements are a good Overseer's House, an excellent Barn, Corn, and Negro Houses. It should have no objection to divide the Land, so as to suit purchasers, provided the whole could be sold—one third of the purchase money will be wanted in cash, the balance will be made easy; a great bargain may be had in the purchase, and the privilege of sowing 130 acres in small grain in the fall, which is now in corn; possession at Christmas next. Any person who may wish to purchase, it is presumed will view the premises, which will be shown by Mr. William Thornton, who resides on the plantation, or the Subscriber,  William K. Perrin. Gloucester County, June 24, 1809.
Just Landed,  104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, 10 boxes clayed do. 150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey, 150 do. Alexandria superfine Flour, 200 do. Middlings—For Sale by  Jennings & Roddey. Who offers for RENT, A Dwelling-House with five Rooms, pleasantly situated in the fields. May 17.
BEST FRENCH HATS, Now opening and for Sale by  WOOD & HASTINGS. Also, just received on consignment,  3 Trunks CALICOES, 3 cases Shirting Cottons; 2 do. Colrain do. 1 do. Platillas; 1 do. Ginghams, French Sewing Silk. June 26.
FOR SALE,  100 hogsheads choice MOLASSES,  JAMES YOUNG. July 11.
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-Houses, 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.
NORFOLK; PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,  BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House, Five Dollars Yearly, in advance.